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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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Batman: Arkham Origins - Cold, Cold Heart
Batman: Arkham Origins - Cold, Cold Heart

Action 22 April 2014

A several-hours long story DLC included in the Season Pass to the action game Batman: Arkham Origins released in 2013. Just like the original game, the expansion was developed by WB Games Montreal. The story of Cold, Cold Heart features Batman’s trying to stop Mr. Freeze — one of the super villains from the original comic books — whose actions threaten lives of guests at the New Year’s Eve "Humanitarian of the Year" gala.

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Tomb Raider II: The Dagger of Xian
Tomb Raider II: The Dagger of Xian

Action 31 October 1997

A sequel to a groundbreaking action-adventure game released in 1996. In the original game, the player followed the adventures of the extraordinary Lara Croft - an archeologist exploring ancient tombs located all around the world, searching for valuable artifacts. In Tomb Raider II created again by Core Design, the plot focuses around the search for a mythical dagger from the Xian temple. The item itself is capable of turning a human being into a powerful dragon.

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Mortyr
Mortyr

Action 30 August 1999

FPP shooter made in Poland. Thanks to a time machine, the Nazis manage to win the Second World War. We play the role of a scientist named Jurgen Mortyr, who decides to go back in time and restore the original course of history. The levels are located both in the year 1944 and in the future. Each of these periods has a different set of weapons and enemies.

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Heavy Metal F.A.K.K. 2
Heavy Metal F.A.K.K. 2

Action 28 July 2000

Heavy Metal: F.A.K.K.K.2 is an action game referring to the legendary animated film Heavy Metal. The events are shown from the perspective of a third person. Fun mechanics combines exploring the world and solving riddles in the style of Tomb Raider with an extensive hand-to-hand combat system.

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The I of the Dragon
The I of the Dragon

Action 12 November 2002

The I of the Dragon is an action game with cRPG elements. The player directs the actions of a young dragon who defends humanity against hordes of bloodthirsty beasts. A mythical reptile is not only able to fly, but also wields various magical spells. Developers from Primal Software studio have prepared a vast, 12-territory world full of challenges and opponents.

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Barbarian Returns
Barbarian Returns

Action 25 May 2004

Barbarian Returns is a remake of a classic action game called Death Sword (also known as Barbarian, hence the analogous title). The program was prepared by an amateur group Delphi Games Development and was implemented using a fully three-dimensional Basilisk engine.

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Quake III: Revolution
Quake III: Revolution

Action 26 March 2001

The first console installment of the very popular FPS series. The title combines the traits of the basic edition of Quake III: Arena with the novelties implemented in the Team Arena expansion. Similarly as its PC archetype, Quake III: Revolution concentrates mostly on its six multiplayer modes, which allow up to four players to play simultaneously on a split screen. Thirty partially original maps and twelve weapons are available in the game.

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Combat: Task Force 121
Combat: Task Force 121

Action 22 March 2005

America's Secret Operations is a military FPS (first person perspective shooting) by the development team of Direct Action Games studio. The player plays the role of a member of the elite Task Force 121, whose task is to fight terrorism. In addition to the solo campaign, the creators also prepared a multiplayer online mode, designed for up to 16 participants.

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The Getaway
The Getaway

Action 11 December 2002

The first part of the famous series of action games, modelled on the cult "Grand Theft Auto 3". We play one of two possible characters and perform risky tasks on the streets of London. The game is distinguished by a lot of freedom of action.

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Abomination: Nemesis Project
Abomination: Nemesis Project

Action 04 November 1999

Abomination: Nemesis Project is a team tactical game in the reality of science fiction. The player directs the actions of a group of commandoes, who fight against a dangerous cult that threatens the world. Developers from Hothouse Creations studio prepared a large arsenal of available weapons, as well as a random mission generator. In addition to the solo mode campaign, the game also offers a functional multiplayer, designed for up to 8 participants of the game.

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WarPath
WarPath

Action 18 July 2006

Representative of first person shooters, set in S-F reality, created by Digital Extremes development studio, responsible for such productions as Pariah or Dark Sector.

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Knights of the Temple: Infernal Crusade
Knights of the Temple: Infernal Crusade

Action 19 March 2004

Action/Adventure game (type: hack-and-slash), created by programmers from the Swedish development studio Starbreeze, known in the world for its two parts of the Enclave series.

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Mafia II: Joe’s Adventures
Mafia II: Joe’s Adventures

Action 23 November 2010

DLC add-on to Mafia II allows you to take on the role of Joe Barbaro - a friend of Vito Scaletta, whom we know as the main character of the basic adventure. The missions range from daring car driving to typical shooting levels.

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Serious Sam 3: BFE
Serious Sam 3: BFE

Action 22 November 2011

Third installment of Croteam studio's series of crazy and humorous adventures of commando Sam "Serious" Stone, who traditionally fights hosts of aliens, demons and other strange beasts. In terms of the plot, Serious Sam 3: BFE is a prequel to the entire series, and our hero here once again faces the Tah-Um known from earlier parts and his numerous army of demons. The story takes place against the backdrop of ruined ancient temples and cities of futuristic Egypt.

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Enclave
Enclave

Action 19 July 2002

Action game with RPG elements in fantasy reality, played from TPP or FPP view. The world of the game has divided into the land of good and evil - we have to take one side. The campaign consists of more than 20 levels full of different monsters. Climatic locations and a rich arsenal diversify the gameplay.

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Battlefield 2: Modern Combat
Battlefield 2: Modern Combat

Action 25 October 2005

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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Viking: Battle for Asgard
Viking: Battle for Asgard

Action 28 March 2008

A TPP action game set in a world inspired by Norse mythology. It was developed by Creative Assembly, the creators of the bestselling strategy game series, Total War. The player assumes the role of Skarin, a young warrior chosen by the gods of Asgard to protect the human realm, Midgard, against the undead, who were brought back to life by the goddess Hel, mistress of the underworld. She aims to destroy all the other gods and bring about the end of the world - the mythical Ragnarok.

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Burn, Zombie, Burn!
Burn, Zombie, Burn!

Action 26 March 2009

A fun action game with a view from above, in which we eliminate hordes of undeads. The production refers in a loose way to American horrors and contains a lot of humorous accents (e.g. funny versions of zombies). The whole adventure was divided into six different stages and enriched with a large arsenal of weapons and bonuses.

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Damnation
Damnation

Action 22 May 2009

Damnation is an action game released by a company that is mainly associated with the Colin McRae series, or Codemasters. The production developer is Blue Omega studio - one of the winners of the Make Something Unreal competition organized by Epic Games.

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Splatterhouse
Splatterhouse

Action 23 November 2010

Remake of Splatterhouse game, which arrived in 1988 on Japanese slot machines in the form of bloody beat'em upa. Production years ago due to the great brutality and controversial enemies by many has been recognized as the ancestor of computer horrors.

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Retro City Rampage
Retro City Rampage

Action 09 October 2012

Retro City Rampage is a humorous action game created by Vblank Entertainment studio. The title is a parody of such series as Grand Theft Auto. Players move on until 1980 and take on the role of a mentally unbalanced criminal from Theftropolis. The game is stylized on production from the era of 8-bit computers and contains many references to mass culture.

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Dynasty Warriors 7
Dynasty Warriors 7

Action 10 March 2011

Another part of one of the most popular series of console slashers. The biggest advantage of this position is, as usual, the dynamic action and the ability to face hundreds of opponents in one battle.

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Fuse
Fuse

Action 28 May 2013

Four-player action game in which we play the role of crazy mercenaries and save humanity from extermination. Each of the four heroes has different skills and equipment. The whole was developed by Insomniac Games studio, i.e. authors of Ratchet & Clank and Resistance series.

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Defiance
Defiance

Action 02 April 2013

Futuristic first-person shooter MMO (Massive Multiplayer Online), plot related to the series broadcasted by the American television station SyFy. Game was produced by Trion World Network studio. In unspecified future, the Earth became a target for alien colonization mission. Despite peaceful declarations, a war broke out between humans and Voltans. Alien fleet in orbit was destroyed, which led to spreading and mutation of alien species of flora and fauna.

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