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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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Redline
Redline

8.2 Game Score

It is a dynamic action game in which we play the role of a warrior belonging to the military group "Company", we perform successive missions entrusted to us, we advance in the hierarchy, and finally we become its leader.

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Star Wars Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II
Star Wars Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II

8.2 Game Score

Sequel the great action game Dark Forces, set in the world of Star Wars, where again as a mercenary Kyle Katarn we have to foil the plans of the Empire by training in the power of the Jedi.

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Tortuga: Age of Piracy
Tortuga: Age of Piracy

8.2 Game Score

Tortuga: Age of Piracy is an adventurous action game and at the same time an extensive maritime simulation taking place during the reign of powerful sailing ships flying the flag of the "skull", prepared by the Ascaron team (creators of Port Royale, among others).

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Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace
Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace

8.2 Game Score

Based on the motifs of the film opening the Star Wars saga an action game with a third person's perspective. As Anakin Skywalker, Qui-Gon Jinn, Queen Amidala, Obi-Wan Kenobi and other Star War heroes, the player has to face the dangers lurking on the planets of Naboo and Tatooine, as well as in the capital of the Republic - Coruscant.

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Star Wars: Dark Forces
Star Wars: Dark Forces

8.2 Game Score

The first FPS game from the LucasArts stable, set in the world of Star Wars. The player plays the role of a former soldier of the Empire, now a mercenary, whose task will be to stop Darth Vader and his elite army: Dark Troopers.

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

8.2 Game Score

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.

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3D Striptease
3D Striptease

8.2 Game Score

The action of the game takes place in a small nightclub, where five dancers present their charms. The task of the player, armed with a petard launcher, is to knock down the bonuses falling from above and thus leave the stripper on the stage for as long as possible.

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Evolva
Evolva

8.2 Game Score

Evolva is a tactical action game taking place in the distant future, in which the player, having at his disposal a group of genetically modified commandoes, fights against a parasitic race that infects the whole galaxy.

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Tomb Raider III: The Lost Artifact
Tomb Raider III: The Lost Artifact

8.2 Game Score

A continuation of Lara Croft’s adventure started in Tomb Raider III. In contrast to the expansions to the two previous installments of the popular series, Tomb Raider III: The Lost Artifact was sold separately and I was not free for owners of the base game. This time the archaeologist starts her adventure in the British Isles – first she visits Scotland, then Channel Tunnel, and finally she goes to Paris.

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Transformers
Transformers

8.2 Game Score

Transformers robots - able to change from one vehicle to another - return from the beyond! And they come back in great style - in a very good TPP shooting!

PS2

Carnivores 2
Carnivores 2

8.2 Game Score

Carnivores 2, like the original released a year earlier, will allow you to play the role of a hunter who sets off on a planet millions of light years away from the Earth and tries to hunt for creatures living there, confusingly similar to "our" extinct dinosaurs.

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Shaman King: Master of Spirits
Shaman King: Master of Spirits

8.2 Game Score

The world premiere of the popular TV animated series Shaman King took place in 1998 in Japan. She was quite quickly successful also in the number of comics and playing cards sold. Shaman King: Master of Spirits is one of two games that extend the adventures of the heroes of the series.

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Call of Duty: Finest Hour
Call of Duty: Finest Hour

8.2 Game Score

A first-person shooter that takes place during the World War II. The game was developed by Spark Unlimited and published by Activision. Call of Duty: Finest Hour is a console version of the PC title Call of Duty that was created by Infinity Ward. It’s not a typical port but a sort of expansion that offers modified plot. The game contains six interweaving stories during which the player assumes the role of three soldiers of allied countries: USA, Great Britain and Soviet Union.

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Samurai Warriors 2
Samurai Warriors 2

8.2 Game Score

Samurai Warriors 2 is a conversion of the TTP fight published by Koei in September 2006. The game was prepared by Omega Force studio, known mainly from the Dynasty Warriors series.

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LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures
LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures

8.2 Game Score

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.

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Tomb Raider: Anniversary
Tomb Raider: Anniversary

8.2 Game Score

An official remake of the classic first installment in the acclaimed Tomb Raider series. It was created for the original game's tenth anniversary, having been released in 1996 both for PCs and the PlayStation consoles. Tomb Raider: Anniversary was developed by Crystal Dynamics (Tomb Raider: Legend) - a studio which took over the development of the franchise from its original creators - Core Design. The remake does not bring any differences to the original game's plot.

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Medal of Honor: European Assault
Medal of Honor: European Assault

8.2 Game Score

Another console installment of the series of World War II first-person shooters developed by Electronic Arts. After a short trip to the Pacific this time the series goes back to European countries. The player assumes the role of Lieutenant William Holt, a commander who, together with his new squad, is selected to complete many secret special missions. He and his team can impact the outcome of four great battles that took place in France, North Africa, Stalingrad and in Ardennes.

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Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories
Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories

8.2 Game Score

A spin-off to the iconic Grand Theft Auto series. The game was first developed for the PlayStation Portable handheld console. The story of Liberty City Stories takes place a few years before the events shown in GTA3, on the streets of the same metropolis. During the game player becomes Tony Cipriani who after coming to the city is caught up in the dirt of corruption, mafia wars, and drug traffic.

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Rogue Trooper
Rogue Trooper

8.2 Game Score

Rogue Trooper is a dynamic action game with stealth elements created by Rebellion Software studio (Aliens vs. Predator, Judge Dredd: Dredd vs. Death) based on one of the best selling comic book series in the UK.

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Medal of Honor: Frontline
Medal of Honor: Frontline

8.2 Game Score

Another installment in an FPS series tracing its roots back to the PlayStation console. The Medal of Honor series of war shooters is considered to be the predecessor of the Call of Duty franchise. In Medal of Honor: Frontline, the player assumes the role of lieutenant Jimmy Patterson from the American OSS agency.

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Battlefield 2: Modern Combat
Battlefield 2: Modern Combat

8.2 Game Score

A console edition of Battlefield 2, the second installment in the multiplayer FPS game series by Swedish studio DICE. As implied by the subtitle of the game, this time you play as a new-generation soldier, equipped with state-of-the-art technology and deadly weaponry. The plot of Battlefield 2: Modern Combat focuses on a fictional conflict between NATO and China, taking place in Kazakhstan.

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Unreal Championship 2: Liandri Conflict
Unreal Championship 2: Liandri Conflict

8.2 Game Score

The continuation of Unreal Championship from 2002, which is an Xbox-only spin-off of a popular series of multiplayer FPP shooters. The main plot of Unreal Championship 2: Liandri Conflict revolves around Anubis, a fighter attempting to destroy the dangerous Liandri Corporation. Similarly to the games from the main series, the plot is just an addition to the epic multiplayer battles conducted by the players from all around the world, in different gameplay modes.

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Metroid: Zero Mission
Metroid: Zero Mission

8.2 Game Score

Metroid: Zero Mission again allows us to play the role of a girl named Samus. She can run, jump, shoot aliens. As he progresses, he gains additional skills that make it easier for us to exterminate enemies and explore new levels.

GBA

Mr. Robot
Mr. Robot

8.2 Game Score

Mr. Robot is a hybrid of such genres as arcade, adventure and RPG. In addition to solving a large number of demanding tasks, this title also offers its users the opportunity to roll turn-based fights in the style of the Final Fantasy series, for example.

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