Action Video Games35
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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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.
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six 3: Raven Shield
Action 19 March 2003
The third installment in a tactical action game series that originates back to 1998 and is based on Tom Clancy’s novels. Just like in the previous installments of the series, you are put in command of Rainbow, a fictional special forces unit invented by the writer, during its various military operations all over the world. This time, the tasks you are challenged with include destroying a biological weapon storage facility and cracking down on a gang terrorizing a bank in the heart of London.
America's Army: Operations
Action 11 October 2002
Tactical action game created for the American army. The production focuses primarily on multiplayer gameplay, although it also includes several introductory (training) missions. Up to 32 players, divided into different classes, take part in the fights. The developers of the game tried to render the struggle of soldiers in a quite realistic way, which can be an advantage for many players.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2: Battle Nexus
Action 19 October 2004
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2 is a continuation of a virtual beat game, treating the adventures of a quartet of mutated turtles, eliminating all manifestations of evil with the help of Far Eastern martial arts. This program was created on the basis of the second series of cartoons about warlike reptiles.
The House of the Dead III
Action 24 October 2002
The next installment of the famous arcade shoot'em up series, created mainly for gaming lovers of this unique genre.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Action 21 October 2003
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is an action game produced by Konami with a Third Perspective View (TPP), whose plot refers to a comic book series about the adventures of mutated turtles-ninja. The player has the opportunity to steer the actions of the four title heroes who are trying to foil the plans of demonic Shredder and his Foot Clan.
Wheelman
Action 24 March 2009
An action game focusing mainly on the presentation of extremely dynamic and impressive car chases. A big attraction is the ability to play the role of a driver played by Vin Diesel.
Way of the Samurai 3
Action 13 November 2008
One of the installments in action games series developed by Acquire studio. The story takes place in feudal Japan, in the Gishu Amana province, where a fierce battle between the rivaling clans takes place. The player assumes the role of a samurai and chooses his side in the conflict. It is worth mentioning that each path has a different ending. The basic of the gameplay is combat. The enemies can be defeated by using many types of melee weapon.
LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures
Action 03 June 2008
LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures is another title from Traveller's Tales, which previously enchanted us with LEGO Star Wars games. After reworking the history of Star Wars, it is time for the adventures of the most famous archaeologist in the history of cinema.
Serious Sam: The Second Encounter
Action 25 January 2002
Sequel action/FPS game Serious Sam: The First Encounter. Players take on the role of the muscular commander "Sam Stone" and follow the story which is a close continuation of the plot of the previous part.
Blood II: The Chosen
Action 12 November 1998
A dark first person shooter, created by authors of such hits as Shogo and F.E.A.R. The hero of the game is Caleb, the immortal warrior who fights against a corporation threatening humanity. There is no shortage of fancy weapons, diverse opponents and surprising locations in production. The game also contains a large dose of black humour and parodistic accents.
Quake II (1997)
Action 07 December 1997
The sequel to the groundbreaking first-person shooter by id Software that, just like its predecessor released the year before, set new visual standards thanks to the enhanced idTech 2 engine. The action of Quake II takes place in the distant future where humanity established contact with a biomechanical race of the technologically advanced Stroggs. When it turned out that the alien secretly plan to conquer Earth, a special space marine unit was sent into action.
Team Fortress 2
Action 10 October 2007
The continuation of the multiplayer FPS with strategy elements, being a continuation of the legendary Quake’s freeware modification from 1996. After Valve Corporation bought the title, subsequent versions of the game were powered by Half-Life’s engine, while TF 2 utilizes the modern Source engine. To some extent, mechanics resemble those in the original Team Fortress, which means completing subsequent missions, despite the other team's efforts to prevent that.
The House of the Dead 2: Remake
Action October 2024
The House of the Dead 2: Remake is the return of the second installment of SEGA's rail shooter series by Polish companies Forever Entertainment and MegaPixel Studio. Once again, we play as special agents who have to face the zombie plague.
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
Action 2024
Game developed by Machine Games studio and published by Bethesda Softworks. Indiana Jones is not an adaptation of any of the films and presents a previously unknown story about the famous archaeologist and adventurer.
My Hero: Ultra Rumble
Action 28 September 2023
My Hero Academia: Ultra Rumble is an online action battle royale game based on the anime Boku no Hero Academia, whose characters are playable here. It was developed by Japanese studio Bandai Namco.
Risk of Rain Returns
Action 08 November 2023
The remastered version of a 2013 roguelike platformer. Risk of Rain Returns has us playing as the survivors of a spaceship crash, uncovering the secrets of the monster-inhabited planet of Petrichor V.
Synduality: Echo of Ada
Action 2024
SYNDUALITY is a post-apocalyptic TPP shooter. The player controls the pilot of a mecha, who goes on expeditions into the ruins of human civilization in search of resources. The gameplay focuses on dynamic skirmishes and developing relationships with an AI-controlled companion.
Far Cry 7
Action TBA
The seventh main installment of the best-selling series of first-person shooters from Ubisoft. The production is led by the veteran Drew Holmes. The game is rumored to feature drastic changes to the existing formula, moving away from some of the ideas from previous entries.
Mecha Break
Action 2025
A third-person multiplayer action game focusing on mecha arena combat. Mecha Break lets us fight on the ground, in melee and at range, and in the air, transforming our machine into a fighter jet.
John Carpenter's Toxic Commando
Action 2024
John Carpenter's Toxic Commando is a postapocalyptic FPS inspired by John Carpenter's movies. The players control titular commandos, hunting a monster turning people into zombies.
20 Minutes Till Dawn
Action 08 June 2023
Shoot'em up action game with a bit of roguelike elements developed by indie studio flanne. Player's task is to survive the attack of hordes of monsters inspired by the prose of H.P. Lovecraft for the title twenty minutes.
Eternights
Action 12 September 2023
Eternights is an action game with dating sim elements. The player sets out on expeditions, fighting monsters and establishing relationship with NPCs, some of which can turn romantic.
