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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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Dragon Quest Heroes I & II
Dragon Quest Heroes I & II

Action 03 March 2017

Dragon Quest Heroes I & II for Nintendo Switch is a collection of two third-person hack-and-slash games and Dragon Quest series spin-offs developed by Omega Force. Both games are 3D hack-and-slash titles, very similar to the Dynasty Warriors series in terms of gameplay. As we play, we will explore enormous open locations and fight with hordes of enemies. The available heroes have different attacks and special abilities.

Switch

Deceit
Deceit

Action 03 March 2017

Deceit is a multiplayer shooter with elements of survival horror. The action takes place in a psychiatric hospital. Four people take on the role of healthy patients trying to escape and the other two are bloodthirsty monsters, the aim of the latter is to hunt the rest of the players and prevent them from completing the mission.

PC

Robo Recall
Robo Recall

Action 01 March 2017

A spectacular first-person shooter offering a virtual reality experience, developed by Epic Games. The players are sent to a futuristic city whose all public service duties are performed by special utility robots. A malfunction causes the robots to turn against their masters and wreak havoc in the city. We assume the role of an experienced liquidator that has to cull the robot population and regain control over the metropolis.

PC

Spooky's Jump Scare Mansion: HD Renovation
Spooky's Jump Scare Mansion: HD Renovation

Action 01 March 2017

An FPP survival horror action adventure game. In Spooky's Jump Scare Mansion: HD Renovation we find ourselves in a haunted mansion, and our task is to cross 1000 rooms full of scares and dangers.

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Ghost Blade HD
Ghost Blade HD

Action 28 February 2017

Ghost Blade HD is a shoot'em up game developed by indie devs from Hucast Games. We take on the role of the Earth Defense Force's best pilot whose job is to defeat Shira, a rogue A.I. that was installed on an abandoned space station located on the outer rim of the Solar System. In Ghost Blade HD we control one of the three superbly armed combat space ships. Gameplay focuses on eliminating hordes of enemies and gigantic bosses.

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Horizon: Zero Dawn - Complete Edition
Horizon: Zero Dawn - Complete Edition

Action 28 February 2017

A third-person action game with RPG elements created by Guerilla Games, the studio known for Killzone series. The game is set in the distant future, where the world is ruled by intelligent animal-like forms that evolved from the machines responsible for the fall of an advanced human civilization centuries ago; the former rulers of the world survived, but their lifestyle was reduced to that of primitive, isolated tribes.

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River City Ransom: Underground
River City Ransom: Underground

Action 28 February 2017

A retro style two-dimensional beat'em up game with RPG elements, and a continuation to the cult-classic production for NES released in 1989.

PC

Tom Clancy's The Division: Last Stand
Tom Clancy's The Division: Last Stand

Action 28 February 2017

The third and the final add-on released as a part of the season pass for Tom Clancy’s The Division, a popular online action game developed by Ubisoft Massive. In opposition to the two previous expansions – Underground and Survival, Last Stand was released on all three platforms (PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One) simultaneously.

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Desync
Desync

Action 28 February 2017

An FPP shooter in which the players explore various neon-filled locations and fight hordes of enemies using a vast arsenal of weapons. The protagonist can use pistols, machine guns, shotguns and explosives, with alternative modes for each of them. Additionally, collecting Fragments during the game allow us to get useful upgrades and more weapons for our character.

PC

BRAIN / OUT
BRAIN / OUT

Action 24 February 2017

Multiplier shooter, in which the action is observed from the side. During the game we hit the middle of the fights between NATO and Warsaw Pact soldiers, and our task is to eliminate the opponents. This is how we earn money, which we spend on more and more powerful weapons and gadgets, which in turn increases our combat potential. Production is distributed free of charge (free-to-play).

PC

Hollow Knight
Hollow Knight

Action 24 February 2017

Hollow Knight is a 2D metroidvania game developed by the indie studio Team Cherry. The game takes us to a fantasy underground world located bellow the city of Dirtmouth. The place attracts numerous adventurers, who disappear without a trace when they enter it. We play as an adventurer who decides to face the challenge and find riches, fame, and the answers he is looking for in that underground world. The game is presented from a side-scrolling perspective.

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Landfall
Landfall

Action 21 February 2017

A tactical game created specifically for VR goggles. Landfall is set in the far future, where the Earth was almost completely covered by waters of a gigantic ocean and humans are fighting one another over each and every inch of land. The player takes on the role of a military commander whose task is to defeat the enemy, making use of any means available, such as mechs, bombers, or technologically advanced special attacks.

PC

N.O.V.A. Legacy
N.O.V.A. Legacy

Action 20 February 2017

A remastered version of a popular FPP shooter released for mobile devices in 2009. It was developed by the French studio Gameloft, which did not limit itself to enhancing visuals – gameplay has been enriched with, for example, crafting system that allows the players to upgrade their arsenal and create new weapons with the resources collected throughout the game. Like in the original game, N.O.V.A.

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theHunter: Call of the Wild
theHunter: Call of the Wild

Action 16 February 2017

The sequel to the 2009 hunting simulation game theHunter by Expansive Worlds. You play as a hunter traversing a large (about 50 square miles) area and completing various missions connected with hunting. In the game, you can encounter a variety of animals: from the main targets, deer and boars, through birds, to insects, which are cosmetic only, but add a touch of realism to the game.

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Homebound
Homebound

Action 16 February 2017

Homebound is a VR adventure game powered by Unreal Engine 4. We play as an astronaut who is based on a space station when a catastrophe happens. Firstly, we will have to figure out what to do on the Earth's orbit. After that, we will have to face the dangers of entering the atmosphere. The last thing that awaits us is the emergency landing. In terms of mechanics, Homebound is an action-adventure game that tests our cleverness and reflexes.

PC

Tank Troopers
Tank Troopers

Action 16 February 2017

A multiplayer-oriented action game developed by Nintendo. Tank Troopers is a three dimensional shooter, in which the players assume control of cartoon tanks with an objective to defeat the tanks belonging to the enemy team. The game offers twelve characters, whose abilities and appearance influence the look and the available tactical options. The action is seen from a third-person perspective with first-person perspective aiming.

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Sniper Elite 4
Sniper Elite 4

Action 14 February 2017

The fourth major installment in the popular tactical first-person shooter series by Rebellion, in which we assume the role of a trained sniper fighting on various fronts of the World War II. In Sniper Elite 4, we control Karl Fairburne, the protagonist of the previous games, who is sent from North Africa to the Apennine Peninsula. His mission is to cooperate with the Italian resistance in order to help the Allied forces that are pushing to the north.

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For Honor
For Honor

Action 14 February 2017

A third-person action game in a quasi-historical setting, with a focus on online competition. The production was developed by the experienced studio Ubisoft Montreal, whose portfolio includes several cult series, including Far Cry and Assassin's Creed. In the game, three factions are pitted against each other: The Chosen, The Legions, and The Warborn, modeled after the Japanese samurai, European knights, and Scandinavian Vikings respectively.

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John Wick Chronicles
John Wick Chronicles

Action 09 February 2017

A first-person shooter developed with VR headsets in mind. John Wick Chronicles is based on an American action movie from 2014. The virtual adaptation of Chad Stahelski’s and David Leitch’s film was published by Starbreeze AB, the team known for such titles as The Darkness, The Chronicles of Riddick, and Payday. The protagonist is a “retired” murderer for hire, John Wick, played by Keanu Reeves in the movie.

PC

Bleed 2
Bleed 2

Action 08 February 2017

Arcade side-scroll 2D shooter with platformer elements. Bleed 2 is a continuation of the production published in 2012. Players take on the role of a brave girl named Wryn, who is the last superhero in the world and fights evil.

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Phoning Home
Phoning Home

Action 07 February 2017

An action-adventure game with survival-oriented gameplay, developed by Ion Lands studio. The player assumes the role of ION, a robot designed to search for resources in remote areas of the galaxy. During one of such travels, his ship malfunctions and crashes on a dangerous alien world. Our job is to survive and find a way to contact the base. Fortunately, ION is supported by the ship AI, as well as ANI, an encountered female repair unit.

PC

Lords of the Fallen (2017)
Lords of the Fallen (2017)

Action 06 February 2017

Lords of the Fallen (2017) is a mobile version of the popular action RPG from 2014 developed by CI Games. The game takes us to a fantasy world ruled by the evil queen Acasha. There are three characters available for the players: Harkyn, Yetka and Kaslo. Our task is to face the queen and save all mankind. In terms of mechanics, Lords of the Fallen for mobile devices has almost nothing in common with its PC/console older brother. The game is much more similar to the famous Infinity Blade.

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Giga Wrecker
Giga Wrecker

Action 06 February 2017

The player assumes the role of Reika Rekkeiji and arrives on a world controlled by robots known as Ajeets. Due to an experiment, the heroine is transformed into a cyborg, which enables her to challenge the mechanic invaders. Giga Wreckers presents the action from the side view, and gameplay mostly consists of exploring huge levels, jumping on platforms, and battling more or less dangerous enemies.

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Evolvation
Evolvation

Action 06 February 2017

A science fiction shotgun where we sit at the helm of a spacecraft. The game is characterized by high gameplay speed and has been prepared for multi-player mode. HyperReuts studio is responsible for its creation.

PC