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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

Gun Showdown
Gun Showdown

Action 10 October 2006

Gun Showdown is a refreshed edition of Gun, previously known from the version for other hardware platforms. The plot of the game remained the same. In the production we play the role of a revolver named Colton White, travelling through the Wild West in search of murderers of his father. Our task is to find the bandits and bring them to justice.

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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.

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SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Fireteam Bravo
SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Fireteam Bravo

Action 08 November 2005

SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs is the third action game in which we play as the commander of the American commandos.

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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.

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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

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.

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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.

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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

Parg
Parg

Action 14 March 2003

"Parg" is a very simple arcade game created for younger players. We control the title creature, leading it through other lands.

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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

Project Nomads
Project Nomads

Action 24 September 2002

The game was created from a combination of genre features: real-time strategy, action games and cRPG. The action takes us to the future, where the remnants of mankind that survived the destruction of our world fight for the remaining raw materials and natural goods.

PC

Star Trek: Elite Force II
Star Trek: Elite Force II

Action 26 June 2003

Continuation of the famous action/FPS game "Star Trek: Voyager Elite Force", set in the realities of the famous Star Trek saga. Player as lieutenant Munro faces numerous opponents, including Borg, Romulans, Klingons.

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Urban Chaos
Urban Chaos

Action 15 December 1999

An action-packed game with a view from the perspective of a third person whose story has been set in the near future. As D'Arcy Stern or Roper McIntyre's mercenary, players must liquidate the dangerous governing gang of Union City.

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Shadow of Rome
Shadow of Rome

Action 04 February 2005

Let's move back to the ancient times of the Roman Empire, when honour and pride were more in price, while bravery and loyalty counted three times and was lavishly rewarded by emperors.

PS2

Cryptic Passage for Blood
Cryptic Passage for Blood

Action 09 August 1997

Another addition to one of the most interesting games, based on the popular Engin Build. This time Caleb sets off on a dangerous mission to find an ancient scroll.

PC

Star Wars: Rebel Assault II - The Hidden Empire
Star Wars: Rebel Assault II - The Hidden Empire

Action 07 July 1995

A continuation of a great hit from 1993, made practically in the same pattern: we watch a long film, which is occasionally interrupted by arcade inserts. Noteworthy is the fact that for the first time since "The Return of the Jedi", George Lucas label decided to shoot premiere video scenes.

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Beyond Castle Wolfenstein
Beyond Castle Wolfenstein

Action 05 June 1985

After escaping from Wolfenstein Castle, you gained great recognition in the eyes of your commanders. You shouldn't be surprised that you have been commissioned with another, extremely dangerous, but also very important task.

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