Action Video Games83
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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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.
2025: Battle for Fatherland
Action 21 April 2010
2025: Battle for Fatherland is a futuristic action game with a third person perspective (TPP), for which the Primal Software development team is responsible. The plot takes players into the near future, when the world is in chaos and governments are waging a war against terrorism. The main character is a soldier of the Peacekeeping Forces, specializing in servicing various types of vehicles and combat machines.
Armed Forces Corp.
Action 27 February 2009
Polish first person shooter, in which we play the role of mercenaries associated in a certain organization. Soldiers are sent to a skyscraper seized by terrorists to retrieve priceless information. The campaign consists of 8 stages. In the game you will find several types of weapons and various accessories (e.g. night vision goggles).
Raving Rabbids: Travel in Time
Action 21 November 2010
The next adventure of crazy rabbits, this time going on a journey in time. Their excursions were presented in the form of twenty four-player games, divided into five game styles (from flying to jumping). The novelty is that for the first time in the history of this series you can play with your colleagues on the Internet or on a split screen.
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword
Action 18 November 2011
An action-adventure game featuring RPG elements, set in a fantasy world. It is the second installment (to be released for Wii) in the iconic Nintendo series, The Legend of Zelda. The player assumes the role of Link, who one day finds the eponymous item: a powerful, enchanted weapon with a spirit contained within.
Chivalry: Medieval Warfare
Action 16 October 2012
Chivalry: Medieval Warfare is a multiplayer only action game developed by the independent studio Torn Banner. In the game, we take on the role of medieval warriors and take part in a bloody conflict between the Mason Order and the Agatha Knights. Up to 32 players can partake in spectacular battles. On each battlefield each player controls one warrior. Every available character has different equipment and plays a different role on the battlefield.
Painkiller: Redemption
Action 25 February 2011
Another installment of the Painkiller series, this time developed by Eggtooth Team, a studio that started its career by creating fan mods for the previous installments in the franchise. The story is focused on Daniel Garner and Belial who join forces to put an end to the bloody conflict between heaven and hell. The developers prepared a new solo campaign in which we have to kill six thousand enemies.
SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Fireteam Bravo 3
Action 16 February 2010
SOCOM: Fireteam Bravo 3 is another part of the popular tactical game. A team of commandos led by the player moves to various battlefields and tries to complete the assigned mission with bullets and bombs.
Vigilante 8: Arcade
Action 05 November 2008
A remake of a popular action game based on the Twisted Metal series. We take part in clashes with various vehicles, trying to get rid of other participants of the game.
Fort Zombie
Action 30 October 2009
Another title on zombie invasion. We play the role of a hero, who can only win the war with the undead by properly fortifying one of the buildings and saving other survivors.
Uncharted: Golden Abyss
Action 17 December 2011
An action game and a spin-off installment of the popular Uncharted series, developed as one of the launch titles of PlayStation Vita. Contrary to the major entries in the franchise, which were created by Naughty Dog, Uncharted: Golden Abyss was developed by Bend. Plot-wise, it is a prequel to the Uncharted series.
Airborne Hero D–Day Frontline 1944
Action 10 January 2006
Airborne Hero D-Day Frontline 1944 is an action game that takes us into the realities of World War II. It gives a chance to take part in one of the most important and bloody battles of this conflict.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.