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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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Alien Breed 2: Assault
Alien Breed 2: Assault

Action 22 September 2010

Alien Breed 2: Assault is the sequel to the 2009 release of the futuristic TPP shooter, Alien Breed Impact. The player directs the actions of Conrad, the chief engineer on the alien spacecraft Leopold. The game was created by Team 17 Software's development team and uses the Unreal Engine 3 engine.

PCX360PS3

Duke Nukem: Manhattan Project
Duke Nukem: Manhattan Project

Action 03 June 2002

In Duke Nukem: Manhattan Project we go back a little bit in time, until some mysterious people decided to discover a new source of radioactive energy, when Duke was busy fighting foreign invaders.

PCX360

Serious Sam HD: The Second Encounter
Serious Sam HD: The Second Encounter

Action 28 April 2010

Serious Sam HD: The Second Encounter is the second installment of the first person's perspective shootout, which was refreshed by Croteam studio. This time the title character, who travels in time and space, has to face monsters from South America, Babylon and medieval Europe. The game is based on the extermination of hundreds of monsters. Compared to the original version released in 2002, the remastered version has a much better graphic design, thanks to the use of the Sam Engine 3 engine.

PCX360

Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness
Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness

Action 21 June 2003

The sixth installment in the popular series featuring the tenacious archaeologist Lara Croft. In Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness the protagonist is falsely accused of killing her former mentor, who is also the main antagonist – Werner Von Croy. During the game Lara is forced to go into hiding. She tries to clear her name through conversations with other characters and associating facts. This fact changes gameplay dramatically and pushes it more towards a classic adventure game.

PCPS2

Collapse: Devastated World
Collapse: Devastated World

Action 25 September 2008

Collapse: Devastated World is a third party action adventure game (TPP) produced by Creoteam. The player takes on the role of a warrior who tries to ensure the survival of the survivors of the human race in a future destroyed by the foreign world. The game combines a dynamic fight with arcade elements and logical puzzles.

PC

Painkiller: Overdose
Painkiller: Overdose

Action 23 October 2007

A direct sequel to Painkiller, the popular first-person shooter from 2004. In contrast to the original, the production wasn’t developed by the Poland-based studio People Can Fly but Mindware Studios, a Czech studio. We don’t assume the role of Daniel Garner, the protagonist of the prequel either, although the events partly take place before his lone crusade. At the core of Painkiller: Overdose is a single player campaign that consists of sixteen levels.

PC

Gore: Ultimate Soldier
Gore: Ultimate Soldier

Action 05 June 2002

A tactical multiplayer action game in which players must demonstrate the ability to play a team game and assess their own strength to use a specific weapon.

PC

Throne of Darkness
Throne of Darkness

Action 26 September 2001

Throne of Darkness is an action-RPG game, which is the responsibility of the Climax development team. The action was set in the world of Japanese mythology. The player directs a team of samurai, who, wishing to avenge the death of the leader of the clan, stand up to fight against the ruler of darkness and his army. The creators foresaw several variants of fun, also in multiplayer mode.

PC

Mob Enforcer
Mob Enforcer

Action 02 June 2004

Mob Enforcer is one of many low-budget shooters (first-person view), created and simultaneously released by ValuSoft studio, specializing in this type of productions.

PC

Marathon: Durandal
Marathon: Durandal

Action 01 October 2007

Remake of the classic FPP shooter by Bungie. You can choose from an extensive singleleplayer, consisting of 27 stages, as well as an equally interesting multiplayer for eight people (or four for offline fun).

X360

The Royal Marines Commando
The Royal Marines Commando

Action 14 November 2008

The Royal Marines Commando is a representative of quite a large group of FPS played in the realities of World War II. The creator and publisher of this game is City Interactive, which not for the first time checks its capabilities in this genre.

PC

Hard Reset
Hard Reset

Action 13 September 2011

First person shooter maintained in the cyberpunk atmosphere. The action takes place in the distant future, and we play the role of a soldier defending the inhabitants of Bezoar against bloodthirsty robots. The game bets on a dynamic fight with a large number of opponents. The authors focused on the single player campaign and omitted multiplayer mode.

PC

Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six 3: Gold Edition
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six 3: Gold Edition

Action 14 July 2004

Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six 3: Gold Edition is a compilation of two products: Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Raven Shield and Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six 3: Athena Sword.

PC

Crashlands
Crashlands

Action 21 January 2016

Developed by Butterscotch Shenanigans, Crashlands is an action adventure game with RPG elements, gameplay-wise similar to another popular title, Don’t Starve. You explore a vast, diverse world filled with plants, wildlife, and numerous dangers. The game does not set any specific goal for you to achieve; the player’s main objective focuses solely on survival.

PCXONESwitchANDiOS

Age of Zombies
Age of Zombies

Action 25 February 2010

Two-dimensional shooter with action depicted in isometric projection. Players take on the role of a time traveler and use a wide arsenal of weapons to eliminate the hordes of zombies that will appear in different historical eras thanks to the evil professor Brains.

PSPPSV

Senran Kagura Shinovi Versus
Senran Kagura Shinovi Versus

Action 28 February 2013

Senran Kagura Shinovi Versus is available for PCs Japanese action game. The story tells the story of the rivalry between the three ninja schools. The game focuses on fighting spectacular battles, during which we perform impressive stunts and use a variety of attack techniques.

PCPSV

We Happy Few
We Happy Few

Action 10 August 2018

An unordinary action-adventure game which uses the style and tune of the 60s. The title was created by an independent studio Compulsion Games known for creating Contrast, a title that used similar style. In the game, the player travels to a fictional town in which, due to indoctrination and a wonderful drug, the citizens are constantly happy and all traits of dissatisfaction are immediately eliminated. The protagonist is one of the defiant citizens who are resistant to the system.

PCXONEPS4

Transformers: Devastation
Transformers: Devastation

Action 06 October 2015

A third-person action game set in the universe of the popular Hasbro toy franchise. Contrary to the Transformers games released in recent years, the production by Platinum Games has nothing to do with Michael Bay’s movie series and is directly inspired by the animated TV series that aired in the USA in years 1984-87.

PCXONEPS4X360PS3

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants in Manhattan
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants in Manhattan

Action 24 May 2016

A third-person action game with brawler elements and another digital adaptation of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise. The title was developed by Platinum Games, an experienced Japanese studio, in cooperation with Nickelodeon.

PCXONEPS4X360PS3

The Order: 1886
The Order: 1886

Action 20 February 2015

A third-person perspective (TPP) action game in a steampunk setting, developed by Ready At Dawn studios. The main campaign storyline of The Order: 1886 takes the player to an alternate version of the Victorian era, in which a war is raging against a species of mutated humans. The player assumes the role of Sir Galahad, a knight of the Order that has fought the beasts for centuries. The action takes place mostly in London, where many authentic places and pieces of architecture can be found.

PS4

Army of Two: The Devil’s Cartel
Army of Two: The Devil’s Cartel

Action 26 March 2013

The third instalment of Army of Two from 2008. The title puts the player in the middle of a drug war taking place in Mexican cities. Just like its previous parts, the game focuses on cooperation.

X360PS3

ATLAS
ATLAS

Action 2024 (early access since 22 December 2018)

Ambitious pirate MMO, which was created by developers of ARK: Survival Evolved. Players play on a huge map of the world, designed for a maximum of 40 thousand people. The adventure begins with building the first ship and selecting the crew to gain control over the territory. Fighting for influence with other groups of players is the main premise of the game.

PCXONE

Neon Abyss
Neon Abyss

Action 14 July 2020

A roguelike game created in a platform shooter convention. In Neon Abyss, we cross randomly generated undergrounds and fight hordes of enemies. As we progress, we increase our combat potential through the acquisition of increasingly powerful weapons and skills.

PCXONEPS4Switch

DUSK
DUSK

Action 10 December 2018

A game created by Dawid Szymanski, an indie developer, in collaboration with New Blood Interactive. The game represents the action genre and was inspired by the classic games that came out in the 90s. The plot in DUSK is only an excuse for flashy and brutal gameplay, and during the game we have to face hordes of enemies with supernatural abilities. The levels are diverse: we can choose from a modern city infrastructure, through churches, to dark undergrounds.

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