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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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Call of Duty: WWII - United Front
Call of Duty: WWII - United Front

Action 26 June 2018

An expansion to the 2017 entry in the popular FPS series Call of Duty. The add-on introduces three new maps (Market Garden, Stalingrad, and Monte Cassino) for online PvP matches, each set on a famous battlefield of World War II. United Front also offers a mission for the War mode and another adventure for cooperative zombie mode.

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New Gundam Breaker
New Gundam Breaker

Action 22 June 2018

The fourth entry in the Gundam Breaker brawler series, in which the players are fighting by using Gunpla toys. In addition to fighting, the players are tasked with modifying the toy models by painting them or changing various parts.

PCPS4

Aggelos
Aggelos

Action 19 June 2018

Largely inspired by the Wonder Boy series, a Metroidvania title with action RPG elements. During the game, we assume the role of Aggelos – the hero traveling through the fantastic world of Lumen and fighting invaders from another dimension. Thanks to the pixel-art visuals and a catchy, chiptune soundtrack, the game strongly resembles 16-bit classics.

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Haimrik
Haimrik

Action 19 June 2018

An original mix of an adventure game and a platformer, developed by the independent studio Below the Game. The action is set in a fantasy world in which you play as the titular hero – a young scribe Haimrik. You mission is to face an evil king and his Word Warriors. The protagonist, however, is not helpless and alone – accompanied by Masamba, a constantly-hungry lioness, he commands the Power of the Words, his basic weapon. Gameplay consists of exploring locations and jumping on platforms.

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Crying is not Enough
Crying is not Enough

Action 19 June 2018

Being a part of the three-season history called “Project Chromopolis,” a third-person perspective adventure game from the survival horror genre. We assume the role of 35-years old Jacob who decides to go on a journey between two parallel worlds in order to wake his wife from a coma.

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VRobot
VRobot

Action 19 June 2018

A funny action game, in which we get the opportunity to counterbalance a giant moss and stand up to fight with another machine, or destroy the city around us. VRobot was prepared with virtual reality technology in mind. Studio Luden.io is responsible for the development of the game, and the role of publisher was taken on by Nival company.

PCPS4

Fog of War
Fog of War

Action 18 June 2018

A first-person shooter in which players are taken to a front of the World War II, right in the middle of the fight between USSR and Third Reich. Fog of War focuses on multiplayer matches, with players being able to choose from specialized characters. Choosing a class determines weapons, battle skills and vehicles available on the battlefield.

PC

LEGO The Incredibles
LEGO The Incredibles

Action 15 June 2018

Traveller’s Tales Studios used The Incredibles movie license to create another action platform LEGO game. The title is similar to previous LEGO games, enabling the players to enjoy it alone or in cooperation with up to three friends.

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ARK: Survival Evolved Mobile
ARK: Survival Evolved Mobile

Action 14 June 2018

A mobile port of ARK: Survival Evolved – a popular sandbox game known from PCs and consoles. The players enter a large island inhabited by dinosaurs with a mission to survive in the hostile territory.

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Budget Cuts
Budget Cuts

Action 14 June 2018

An action game with elements of a stealth game, in which we get to the headquarters of TransCorp, which was taken over by robots. In the course of the game we face these machines and solve environmental riddles - all this in order to maintain our position at all costs.

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Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion
Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion

Action 13 June 2018

A story expansion to the third-person shooter Splatoon 2. In the add-on, the players assume the role of an amnesiac character. The developers created eighty missions, completing which unlocks Octoling multiplayer character.

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Overwhelm
Overwhelm

Action 12 June 2018

A dynamic two-dimensional action game that combines traits of a platform game and a horror game. The players assume the role of a lone soldier who uses guns to defeat five bosses and dozens of lesser enemies.

PCSwitch

Prey: Mooncrash
Prey: Mooncrash

Action 11 June 2018

Prey: Mooncrash is a DLC for the action came by Arkane. The expansion adds a new mission with roguelike elements, in which you have to make your way through a dangerous lunar base, where challenges, dangers, and rewards are randomly generated with each playthrough.

PCXONEPS4

Iro Hero
Iro Hero

Action 07 June 2018

A shoot'em up the game, in which the players assume the role of the titular Iro - an airship pilot trying to put an end to using humans as batteries by the greedy corporations. During the game, one completes nine diverse arenas, fights encountered opponents and has to avoid deadly obstacles such as energy barriers.

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Totally Accurate Battlegrounds
Totally Accurate Battlegrounds

Action 06 June 2018

A shooter that parodies battle royale games. In Totally Accurate Battlegrounds, the players participate in violent battles. Only one person can survive the match. The fights are running on a physics engine that frequently generates absurd situations.

PC

Realm Royale
Realm Royale

Action 05 June 2018

Realm Royale is a multiplayer action game that takes an unusual approach to the battle royale genre. The game uses a free-to-play distribution model. More than twenty groups of four people are competing in matches that last until only one group remains alive. The game strongly emphasizes crafting.

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Aragami: Nightfall
Aragami: Nightfall

Action 05 June 2018

Aragami: Nightfall is the first story expansion pack to the stealth game Aragami. The DLC introduces a new campaign with two new protagonists and expands the list of available abilities. The content can be enjoyed alone or in cooperation mode for two players.

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Aragami: Shadow Edition
Aragami: Shadow Edition

Action 05 June 2018

A special version of Aragami, enriched with the Nightfall expansion pack. Aragami: Shadow Edition is a stealth game developed by Spanish studio Lince Works. In the game, the players assume of warriors who possess the power of shadows.

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Far Cry 5: Hours of Darkness
Far Cry 5: Hours of Darkness

Action 05 June 2018

An expansion for the 2018 FPS Far Cry 5, set during the Vietnam War. It was developed by French company Ubisoft, known for e.g. Assassin''s Creed and Watch Dogs.

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Shaq Fu: A Legend Reborn
Shaq Fu: A Legend Reborn

Action 05 June 2018

A reboot of a classic 1994 fighting game whose main protagonist is a former NBA player, Shaquille O'Neal. The new version was created by Big Deez Productions and contrary to the original game (which had as many supporters as it had opponents back in the 90s), Shaq-Fu: A Legend Reborn is a modern-day fighting game, which combines elements of such classics as Streets of Rage or Street Fighter with features of 3D action games, such as Devil May Cry.

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Gunheart
Gunheart

Action 04 June 2018

A first-person shooter developed exclusively for Virtual Reality headgear. In Gunheart, players get to explore an exotic planet, where they control battle droids and work as bounty hunters. Gameplay builds on dynamic battles with multiple enemies and huge bosses. In combat, the player gets to wield a futuristic arsenal including disc launchers, pistols, and crossbows. Characters can also use special abilities and throw various items.

PC

Space Pioneer
Space Pioneer

Action 31 May 2018

Developed by the Polish developer Vivid Games, Space Pioneer is a mobile action game with numerous RPG elements. The game takes the players to a distant future, in which they assume the role of a bounty hunter traversing the space in search for opportunities to earn for a living. As one might easily guess, this type of career forces the main protagonist to face multiple threats lurking on the surfaces of various planets. The player observes the action from the top-down perspective.

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Milanoir
Milanoir

Action 31 May 2018

An oldschool shooter game by Italo Games, utilizing a top-down perspective. Milanoir is set in Milan during the 1970s. The protagonist is Sacchi Piero, who was framed for murder and sentenced to a life in prison. However, he manages to leave the prison in unclear circumstances and from now on his goal is to find the person responsible for his incarceration. During the game, you explore Milan and eliminate enemies, using a wide range of firearms and such weapons as Molotov cocktails or grenades.

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Downward Spiral: Horus Station
Downward Spiral: Horus Station

Action 31 May 2018

A VR science fiction shooter containing elements seen in logic and adventure games. The player enters an abandoned space station that holds many dangers and secrets.

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