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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. more

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Heavy Fire: Special Operations 3D
Heavy Fire: Special Operations 3D

Action 13 September 2012

Heavy Fire: Special Operations 3D is a port of arcade shooting originally released on a Nintendo Wii stationary console. Developers at Teyon studio have made every effort to ensure that the Nintendo 3DS version exploits the technical potential of this device, including an innovative three-dimensional display.

Transformers Prime: The Game
Transformers Prime: The Game

Action 30 October 2012

Transformers Prime: The Game is a Now Production development studio's third person perspective action game (TPP), based on the theme of a popular animated series. Players direct the actions of their favorite Autobots, which must protect the inhabitants of the Earth from the dangerous Deceptikon leader - Megatron and his new, secret weapon. The game combines elements of "walking" fighting and skill races.

Super Pokemon Rumble
Super Pokemon Rumble

Action 11 August 2011

Three-dimensional action game in which we take control of toy beats going on a dangerous journey through the fantastic land inhabited by similar creatures. Toys, which while fighting gain experience, we can catch and join our team.

One Piece Unlimited Cruise SP
One Piece Unlimited Cruise SP

Action 26 May 2011

Action adventure game, recreating the events known from the popular Japanese comic series and its animated adaptation. We visit places known to fans, where we face clashes with thirty bosses known from both manga and television cards.

Metal Gear Solid 3D: Snake Eater
Metal Gear Solid 3D: Snake Eater

Action 21 February 2012

Expanded version of Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, known from PlayStation 2 consoles and prepared for users of the 3DS portable console. In terms of the story, the game is a kind of prequel to the entire series about the adventures of a special forces soldier known as Snake. The action is set in the 1960s in the Soviet Union and the hero's task is to capture a brilliant scientist Nikolai Sokolov, responsible for a breakthrough military technology.

Ace Combat: Assault Horizon Legacy Plus
Ace Combat: Assault Horizon Legacy Plus

Action 29 January 2015

An arcade combat flight game and a special edition of Ace Combat: Assault Horizon Legacy for Nintendo 3DS. The game is one of the first productions utilizing the extra functions of the New 3DS, such as extra buttons and second analog stick. You play as a Special Tactical Fighter Squadron Scarface pilot and participate in Operation Fighter's Honor, during which you have to stop the countries of the southern Usea from joining the Osean Federation.

Timespinner
Timespinner

Action canceled

A classic, two-dimensional platformer considered a representative of the metroidvania genre, developed by Lunar Ray Games that was founded by a former employee of Microsoft and Bungie Software. The story of Timespinner is set in the fantasy universe of Ernah, created by the developer in the days of his youth. During the game we play the part a young girl named Lunaris, whose village was destroyed by invaders from another planet.

One Piece: Unlimited World Red
One Piece: Unlimited World Red

Action 21 November 2013

Another game developed by Ganbarion and set in the One Piece manga universe. This time around, the main protagonist – Monkey D. Luffy – and his friends get to the Forgotten Island, ruled by an extremely ambitious pirate, who goes by the name Red. Our protagonists are left with no other choice but to set up a base in Trans Town and embark on a quest to defeat Red and his henchmen.

Senran Kagura Burst
Senran Kagura Burst

Action 30 August 2012

Expanded with a new campaign and options version of Senran Kagura, a three-dimensional action production with adventure elements. Players take on the role of heroines attending a secret ninja school and carry out missions assigned to them, fighting enemies using special techniques and fighting styles.

LEGO Ninjago: Nindroids
LEGO Ninjago: Nindroids

Action 29 July 2014

Sequel LEGO Battles: Nindroids from 2011. The game offers us 30 different levels of gameplay and the opportunity to play as characters known from the animated series, defending New Ninjago City against the invasion of the army led by the evil Overlord.

Kokuga
Kokuga

Action 27 June 2013

Kokuga is a challenging bird's eye view shooting that is the spiritual heir to Ikaruga and one of the most challenging games on the Nintendo portable console.

Moon Chronicles
Moon Chronicles

Action 15 May 2014

Moon Chronicles is a first-person action game (FPS) in the realm of science fiction. It was released in episodes, and the first four of them (comprising season 1) are a transfer of Moon from the Nintendo DS console to the 3DS. We play the role of Major Kane, who has the task of infiltrating the mysterious underground base on the Earth's Moon. Renegade Kid studio is responsible for creating the game.

Steel Diver: Sub Wars
Steel Diver: Sub Wars

Action 13 February 2014

Steel Diver: Sub Wars is an action arcade game in which we fight underwater battles using submarines. We choose our model, complete the crew to improve certain properties of the boat, and then we set off to the high seas to destroy our enemies. Although the title offers a single player campaign, the essential part of the game are multiplayer battles for up to eight players. What is interesting, we are dealing with free-to-play production.

Senran Kagura 2: Deep Crimson
Senran Kagura 2: Deep Crimson

Action 07 August 2014

The next edition of the Senran Kagura series, which is a three-dimensional action production with adventure elements. Players take on the role of heroines attending a secret ninja school and carry out missions assigned to them, fighting enemies using special techniques and fighting styles. A novelty in the cycle is the possibility of playing multiplayer in co-op mode.

River City: Rival Showdown
River City: Rival Showdown

Action 27 October 2016

A new installment in the Kunio-kun series of classic beat ’em up games developed by Arc System Works. Once again, the player assumes the role of Kunio. He is tasked with finding Riki's missing girlfriend and solving the mystery related to the thugs that attacked him. While playing River City: Rival Showdown, the player is constantly moving to the right and fighting legions of enemies. In the battles the player uses fists, legs and acquired weapons to attack the enemies.

Metroid: Samus Returns
Metroid: Samus Returns

Action 15 September 2017

Metroid: Samus Returns is a remastered and thoroughly remodeled version of Metroid II: Samus Returns, which was originally released on Game Boy in 1991. The modern version was developed by MercuryStream Entertainment, creators of games like the well-received Castlevania: Lords of Shadow. As the title may suggest, Samus Aran, an intergalactic bounty hunter who fights with space pirates, is the protagonist here, just like in many other Metroid games.

Fire Emblem Warriors
Fire Emblem Warriors

Action 20 October 2017

Fire Emblem Warriors is a spin-off of the popular jRPG series Fire Emblem that was released on Nintendo Switch. The game that was created by Omega Force and Nintendo is quite different from what we could see in the series' previous installments. Instead of a turn-based tactical RPG, we get a fantasy hack'n'slash that uses the series' characteristic elements and characters, and throwing in only a couple of RPG elements.

Xeodrifter
Xeodrifter

Action 11 December 2014

A typical example of a metroidvania game. It was developed by an independent American studio Renegate Kid. The player assumes the role of a lone astronaut who is tasked with exploring the surface of four dangerous planets. Although the player can visit each planet from the beginning of the game (by using a spaceship), it is quickly revealed that, in order to reach hardly accessible places, they must first obtain various upgrades.

3D Gunstar Heroes
3D Gunstar Heroes

Action 20 August 2015

A remake of the action platformer game Gunstar Heroes from 1993, developed by the Japanese studio M2. The player is taken to a fantasy world where the two main protagonists (Gunstar Red and Gunstar Blue) fought Golden Silver, a sinister robot. Neutralization of the antagonist was possible thanks to the heroes hiding away the four diamonds that gave him power.

Hyrule Warriors Legends
Hyrule Warriors Legends

Action 21 January 2016

Three-dimensional spin-off of The Legend of Zelda series, using the gameplay model known from the Dynasty Warriors series. Players embody the heroes of a hit cycle and fight dozens of enemies through large and open locations.

Metroid Prime: Federation Force
Metroid Prime: Federation Force

Action 19 August 2016

Another installment of the popular series of games for Nintendo consoles. Similarly as previous titles from the Prime sub-series, Metroid Prime: Federation Force is a science-fiction first-person shooter. It was developed by Next Level Games and features only a stub of a plot. During the game the player assumes the role of a soldier of the Galactic Federation. Together with his companions, he fights against the Space Pirates while controlling mechs.

Witch and Hero
Witch and Hero

Action 04 April 2013

An action game in which we play the role of a hero facing the army of the ominous Medusa. The protagonist must also defend his companion, transformed into a stone - the title witch - which he can revive for a short while, using the blood of his defeated opponents.

Real Heroes: Firefighter 3D
Real Heroes: Firefighter 3D

Action 04 April 2013

Real Heroes: Firefighter is an action game in which we play the role of a brave firefighter, employed in a crowded city fire station. We extinguish fires and rescue civilians.

Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon
Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon

Action 24 May 2018

An action game with platform game features. The players assume the role of Zangestu – a demon hunter who travels to a castle occupied by a powerful fallen angel. During the game, the players are exploring grim locations and fighting enemies. The game distinguishes itself from other games with the presence of four playable characters.