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Action games. Wide category of games that require reflex, accuracy and agility. It includes, among other things, shooters (e.g. Call of Duty and Battlefield series) and action-adventure games (Tomb Raider). First and third person perspective (FPP/TPP) is used. In most cases we are playing as a character who has to defeat some enemies and reach a specific point. We can use a wide range of weapons, including pistols, rocket launchers, swords, knives and like. Action-adventure is a particular category within action games genre. Such titles put less emphasis on action and combat, focusing more on story, exploration and puzzles.

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Rise of Nightmares
Rise of Nightmares

Action 06 September 2011

Rise of Nightmares is a dark action game in the survival-horror convention by SEGA. Players play the role of an American tourist, who sets out to rescue his wife kidnapped by a crazy scientist. The title uses the functionality of the Kinect motion controller, which is required for fun.

X360

God Hand
God Hand

Action 10 October 2006

God Hand is a three-dimensional action game prepared for PlayStation 2 by Clover Studio. The player plays the role of a wanderer named Jean, endowed with supernatural powers and abilities, who has to face destiny and be responsible for the consequences of his newly learned skills.

PS2

Yakuza 4
Yakuza 4

Action 18 March 2010

Yakuza 4 is the fifth installment of a popular series of action games, for which the Amusement Vision development team is responsible. The story continues the story of Kazuma Kiryu, a former member of the title mafia organization. This time, however, players can also learn about the interweaving fate of four other heroes. The creators prepared new locations, allowing for a more free exploration of the Kamurocho district, and also modified the combat system.

PS3

Battlestrike: Force of Resistance
Battlestrike: Force of Resistance

Action 25 August 2007

Mortyr III: Diversionary Actions is the next installment of a well-known shooter, whose development over the years was the responsibility of such teams as Corwin Software Studios and Mirage Interactive. The work on the third part of the Polish FPS was carried out by programmers employed at CITY interactive.

PC

DMZ: North Korea
DMZ: North Korea

Action 12 December 2006

A low-budget shooter, in which we observe the action from the perspective of the first person. We operate in North Korea, neutralizing enemy structures and killing high-ranking officers.

PC

Devil May Cry
Devil May Cry

Action 16 October 2001

Developed by an internal development studio of Capcom, a third-person perspective action game emphasizing its dynamic, very spectacular combat system. Originally, the game was intended to be another installment in the Resident Evil franchise. The plot of Devil May Cry is set in a modern setting on the fictional Mallet Island.

SwitchPS2

Patriots: A Nation Under Fire
Patriots: A Nation Under Fire

Action 02 November 2006

Patriots: A Nation under Fire is a first-person action game created by 4D Rulers studio and released by DreamCatcher Interactive.

PC

LEGO Battles
LEGO Battles

Action 09 June 2009

A light strategy set in the world of LEGO blocks, in which we lead troops consisting of very different units to battle.

NDS

Tenchu: Wrath of Heaven
Tenchu: Wrath of Heaven

Action 03 March 2003

Tenchu: Wrath of Heaven is already the third part of the game belonging to the increasingly popular genre of "stealth games". As a ninja we carry out a number of missions, mainly consisting in the liquidation of an individual. A total of 26 challenging tasks for three characters.

PS2

Shadowgrounds Survivor
Shadowgrounds Survivor

Action 14 November 2007

The second part of the series of spectacular shootings, created by the Finnish studio Frozenbyte. The main advantage of this series is the action presented from a bird's eye perspective, relatively rarely seen today and bringing obvious associations with classic productions such as Gauntlet or Alien Breed.

PC

Red Ocean
Red Ocean

Action 16 March 2007

Red Ocean is the first person action game from Collision Studios team. This product belongs to the FPS genre, but what distinguishes it from other shooters is the fact that it allows us to open fire both on land and under the surface of water.

PC

TechnoMage
TechnoMage

Action 15 November 2000

The world of Gothos, attacked by monsters coming from the underground world, defends itself against extinction. As a child of parents of two different races, able to skillfully combine magic and technique, TechnoMag opposes evil.

PCPS1

Shadow Complex Remastered
Shadow Complex Remastered

Action 03 December 2015

A remastered edition of an action game that was originally released in 2009 on Xbox Live Arcade. This version has been developed for a wider variety of gaming systems. It was created by ChAIR Entertainment studio, which belongs to Epic Games. Among the creators of the story, a well-known American writer Orson Scott Card stands out. The story itself is about a young man who discovers a secret base during a mountain trip with his girlfriend.

PCXONEPS4

Iron Grip: Warlord
Iron Grip: Warlord

Action 05 November 2008

Iron Grip: Warlord is the first game of the Isotx group, known mainly for modifications to popular productions such as Half-Life 2 or C&C Generals: Zero Hour. It belongs to the genre of action/FPP games, but it also has some elements of strategy.

PC

Perfect Dark
Perfect Dark

Action TBA

Conversion of cult FPP shooting with special agent Joanna Dark in the lead role. Prequel game Perfect Dark Zero released in 2005. The production became famous, among other things, thanks to the extremely extensive multiplayer mode.

PCXSX

Alien Blast: The Encounter
Alien Blast: The Encounter

Action 09 February 2004

A futuristic shooter set in 2060, somewhere in a distant part of the cosmos, beyond the reach of human civilization. You defend the planet from alien hordes on your own.

PC

Bet on Soldier: Blood Sport
Bet on Soldier: Blood Sport

Action 25 August 2005

A FPS game in which we take part in murderous competitions watched by millions of viewers living in the world of the distant future. An interesting element is the gambling system, which allows specific sums of money for specific results of fights. . Thanks to the gained funds we can improve our player, and thus compete with stronger opponents.

PC

FBI: Hostage Rescue
FBI: Hostage Rescue

Action 05 February 2004

Low-budget shooter prepared by Idol FX studio, which is responsible for another FPP game - "Nosferatu". "FBI: Hostage Rescue", as the title of the product indicates, allows the player to play the role of a Federal Bureau of Investigation agent, which is part of the team dealing with the most risky tasks.

PC

Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six 3: Athena Sword
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six 3: Athena Sword

Action 09 March 2004

Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six 3: Athena Sword is the official addition to Red Storm's tactical Rainbow Six 3: Raven Shield shooting. Enlargement introduces a new campaign divided into 8 missions played in 6 locations. The creators have also implemented new weapons, optional maps for multiplayer battles and a few additional fun options.

PC

Terminator 3: War of the Machines
Terminator 3: War of the Machines

Action 02 December 2003

Terminator 3: War of the Machines is a first person perspective action game (FPP) based on film motifs, created by Clever's Development studio. Players embody the famous terminator model T-101 and fight against machines wishing to exterminate humanity. The creators made sure that the plot of the game enriched the story presented in the film with new threads.

PC

Tribes: Vengeance
Tribes: Vengeance

Action 12 October 2004

Tribes: Vengeance is the fourth part of a series of network FPSs in science fiction climates. The game was produced by Irrational Games studio and unlike previous editions of the series also has the option of a solo game, which is a kind of storyline introduction to the proper multiplayer game.

PC

Yakuza
Yakuza

Action 05 September 2006

Yakuza is an action game in response to the Grand Theft Auto series. The title was created in cooperation with the award-winning designer Toshihiro Nagoshi and tells the story of a mafia who wants to break free from the ties of a criminal organization.

PS2

Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams
Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams

Action 14 March 2006

The player takes on the role of Soka, a young warrior endowed with magical power. Fortunately, it is not left to its own devices. During his journey he meets four allies. You can choose one of them to accompany the hero in this battle of good against evil. Interestingly, the player can also control the other character or give orders as Soki.

PS2

Army Men: Sarge's Heroes
Army Men: Sarge's Heroes

Action 13 December 2000

Go back to your carefree childhood and as a plastic soldier, play big battles again, full of enemies and enemies.

PC