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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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Thor: God of Thunder
Thor: God of Thunder

Action 29 April 2011

Thor: God of Thunder is an action adventure game created by Liquid Entertainment based on Kenneth Branagh's film and the popular comic book series released by Marvel. Players take on the role of the title Nordic god and set off to fight the monsters that threaten the land of Asgaard. The gameplay is based on spectacular clashes with enemies and deriving deadly combinations of blows.

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Battlefield 1943
Battlefield 1943

Action 08 July 2009

An online multiplayer FPS game focused on the co-op aspect, developed by EA DICE, and created only for digital release (and as extra content for the console editions of Battlefield: Bad Company 2). Similarly to the first installment in the cult series, Battlefield 1942, the game takes place during World War Two, although it's focused on the Pacific region only.

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Red Dead Revolver
Red Dead Revolver

Action 03 May 2004

A third-person perspective action game developed by Rockstar Games, a company known for Grand Theft Auto and Midnight Club series. The game features a Western setting, starting during the final years of 19th century and the player assumes the role of Red, a man filled with lust for revenge. During his early years he witnessed the death of his parents at the hands of Mexican bandits that wanted to claim possession of a gold mine located on Red’s parent’s land.

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187 Ride or Die
187 Ride or Die

Action 23 August 2005

The product is aimed at lovers of entertainment under the sign of such games as Grand Theft Auto: Vice City. This is an excellent choice for all players who like street races, gang wars or shooting, of course virtual.

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Grand Theft Auto: The Ballad of Gay Tony
Grand Theft Auto: The Ballad of Gay Tony

Action 29 October 2009

The second major expansion for Grand Theft Auto IV - an action title by Rockstar Games set in the open environment of Liberty City. The expansion introduces a new storyline - the player assumes the role of Luis Lopez, a part-time gangster and an assistant of the legendary king of night clubs - Tony Prince. It turns out the protagonist's employer has earned himself the dislike of both Russian and Italian mobsters, and the player's task is to get Tony out of this troublesome situation.

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BloodRayne
BloodRayne

Action 15 October 2002

TPP action game about the adventures of the title character - a sexy agent and a half-vampire. The production takes place in an alternative version of history just after the end of the First World War. Rayne's task is to stop the Nazis who intend to use an ancient power to return to power. Extremely brutal gameplay consists of numerous battles and platform scenes.

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Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast
Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast

Action 29 March 2002

Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast is the third part of Raven Software's series of first person shootouts set in the world of Star Wars. The player once again takes on the role of Kyle Qatar. This time, the Jedi Knight has to face the mighty Dark Jedi, who is working on power limiting technology in the Galaxy.

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LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga
LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga

Action 06 November 2007

Complete edition of two bestselling games from the LEGO series, based on the first six movie episodes of Star Wars (divided into classic and new trilogy). LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga consists of 2005’s LEGO Star Wars and its year younger sequel, LEGO Star Wars: The Original Trilogy. They are no different from the earlier productions from TT Games studio (previously known as Traveller’s Tale), both games being colorful action adventure games with platformer features.

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Warhammer 40,000: Fire Warrior
Warhammer 40,000: Fire Warrior

Action 26 September 2003

A three-dimensional action/FPS game with a story set in the world of Warhammer 40,000. The player can survive 24 hours of the life of the 23-year-old Tau warrior named Kais.

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Black: Second Mission
Black: Second Mission

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Sequel is a very popular first person Black shooter. The plot of the game presents further adventures of Sergeant Jacek Kellar. A member of the elite CIA Special Operations Division is once again faced with people threatening peace in the world. As in the case of the first part, the work on the title was carried out by Criterion Games studio.

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Men of Valor: Vietnam
Men of Valor: Vietnam

Action 19 October 2004

Men of Valor: Vietnam is the first person shooter (FPS), whose action was set in the realities of the Vietnam War. The player takes on the role of an American soldier and participates in missions modelled on the historical military operations carried out during the conflict. In addition to the solo mode, developers from the studio 2015 took care of a fully functional, network multiplayer designed for up to 24 participants.

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Devastation
Devastation

Action 25 March 2003

Post-apocalyptic FPS action game located in the urban world of the future, designed mainly for network team games in which various characters participate. The authors have prepared 12 maps and 32 people can play on each of them at the same time.

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Bounty Hounds
Bounty Hounds

Action 12 September 2006

Bounty Hounds is a three-dimensional action game in which the course of events was shown from the perspective of a third person. This title is also the name of a group of virtual mercenaries who search for planets suitable for settlement by human civilization conquering the cosmos. The leader of this ruthless team is Maximillian, who is also the protagonist of this product.

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El Matador
El Matador

Action 08 September 2006

El Matador is an extremely dynamic action game in which the main character is observed from the third person perspective (TPP). This title combines elements of such games as Max Payne or Dead to Rights.

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The Sting!
The Sting!

Action 21 June 2001

The Sting! Gangster's career is a humorous, gangster action game, produced by JoWood Productions studio. The player directs the actions of a petty thief who has the ambition to become the king of the criminal underworld. Unfortunately, gaining a reputation among hardened criminals is not easy, and the inhabitants of the virtual city guard their belongings with a variety of security systems.

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The Rage
The Rage

Action 12 October 2001

The Rage is an action game inspired by classic film fights, produced by the Fluid Games development team. The player takes control of one of the three masters of martial arts and fights with opponents - punks, skins, hooligans, etc. - encountered in the streets of the virtual city. The creators have prepared several variants of the game, including the option to play in multiplayer mode.

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Rune: Viking Warlord
Rune: Viking Warlord

Action 30 July 2001

A dynamic action game, in which we play the role of a warrior wiking and set off to fight the forces of evil. There are several dozen different levels to overcome. The game also has a multiplayer for four people.

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Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Essentials
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Essentials

Action 21 March 2006

Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Essentials is another popular game in the series, treating the exciting adventures of a special agent working for the American government. This product was developed by Ubisoft Entertainment solely for the PlayStation Portable handheld console and is the debut of the series on this platform.

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Vietcong 2
Vietcong 2

Action 25 October 2005

Vietcong 2 is a continuation of the first-person shootout (FPS), published in 2003, by the development team of the Pterodon studio. The action of the game was set in 1968. The player plays the role of captain of the American army, participating in the infamous Tet Offensive, considered the turning point of the Vietnam War. The creators also prepared a second campaign to see the events from the perspective of a Vietcong soldier.

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Fallen Lords: Condemnation
Fallen Lords: Condemnation

Action 04 September 2005

Fallen Lords: Condemnation is a three-dimensional action game, mainly about the extremely brutal fight (abundant bloodshed, cutting off body fragments, etc.). We are moved to the Afterworld, where a lot of enemies are waiting for us to defeat. Only by defeating in battle will we achieve ultimate success in the whole game and bring our own order to the land mentioned above.

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God of War (2005)
God of War (2005)

Action 22 March 2005

An action-adventure game that tells the story of Kratos – once a Spartan warrior, currently the servant of Olympus. The protagonist isn’t a flawless, noble warrior – he is a specialist when it comes to “dirty work”.

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World War II Sniper: Call to Victory
World War II Sniper: Call to Victory

Action 28 September 2004

Rally to Berlin: Special Forces is a first person shootout (FPS), the action of which was set in the realities of World War II. The player has the opportunity to play the role of a soldier and take part in a number of historical military operations, such as "Market-Garden", counter-phensewa in the Ardennes, or fight for bridges over the Rhine. The game was produced by Greeve Games studio.

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Anacondas: 3D Adventure Game
Anacondas: 3D Adventure Game

Action 09 July 2004

Anacondas: 3D Adventure Game is an action game produced in Sony studios, in which events are observed from a third party perspective.

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SAS: Secure Tomorrow
SAS: Secure Tomorrow

Action 15 September 2008

SAS: Secure Tomorrow is an action game prepared by the Polish company City Interactive from the first person's perspective. Based on F.E.A.R.-a Jupiter EX engine, this product enables us to take on the role of an elite SAS soldier and, like the SWAT series and Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six, to fight the world's most dangerous terrorists.

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