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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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AWAY: Journey to the Unexpected
AWAY: Journey to the Unexpected

Action 05 February 2019

AWAY: Journey to the Unexpected is a cartoonish action-adventure game. It was developed by Aurelien Regard, creators of The Next People, and Jim Genisson, level designer of a couple of Rayman games. AWAY: Journey to the Unexpected was inspired by the Japanese children cartoons, both in terms of visuals and atmosphere. The game takes us to a world where modern technology and fantastic beings collide.

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Apex Legends
Apex Legends

Action 04 February 2019

A free-to-play online FPP battle royale shooter, set in the futuristic universe of the Titanfall series. Respawn Entertainment studio developed the game, and the publisher is Electronic Arts.

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Genesis Alpha One
Genesis Alpha One

Action 29 January 2019

Genesis Alpha One is an action game, in which the player observes the action from the first-person perspective. They assume the role of a spaceship captain on a mission to find a new home for humanity.

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Resident Evil 2
Resident Evil 2

Action 25 January 2019

A remake of the second part of the famous survival-horror franchise Resident Evil, which debuted on the PlayStation console in 1998 and was later ported to other consoles and PC / Windows. Resident Evil 2 Remake was developed by the Capcom’s leading team, R&D Division 1, for the latest gaming platforms. The game is based on the original plot with slightly modified mechanics.

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Zombie Panic in Wonderland DX
Zombie Panic in Wonderland DX

Action 25 January 2019

A shooter belonging to the sub-genre of the so-called rail-shooters, in which we play the characters known from various fairy tales and legends. Zombie Panic in Wonderland DX is a conversion of the game from the Nintendo Wii console. The Japanese developer Akaoni Studio is responsible for its creation.

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Unruly Heroes
Unruly Heroes

Action 23 January 2019

Platform action game inspired by Wu Cheng'en's Wandering West, one of the classic Chinese novels. In addition to the feature mode, which can be completed either alone or in cooperation with up to three people, the production offers the possibility of rolling online duels with other players. The whole was enriched with high quality graphics, looking like a moving image.

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The Hong Kong Massacre
The Hong Kong Massacre

Action 22 January 2019

Inspired by John Woo's films, this spectacular top-down view shooter is Sweden's debut project by VRESKI studio. Players go to Hong Kong, where a fierce war of triad takes place. The gameplay is based on efficient bypassing of opponents' balls, which makes it easier to slow down time, and eliminating them with a wide range of weapons. The whole is complemented by a spectacular audiovisual setting and largely destructible environment.

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Shadow of the Tomb Raider: The Nightmare
Shadow of the Tomb Raider: The Nightmare

Action 22 January 2019

The third add-on to Shadow of the Tomb Raider. In The Nightmare, Lara Croft returns to her family estate and visits another tomb, where she has to face not only numerous traps and riddles, but also known but changed adversaries.

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Senran Kagura Burst Re:Newal
Senran Kagura Burst Re:Newal

Action 18 January 2019

A remake of the two first installments in the Senran Kagura series, which originally came out for Nintendo 3DS. The game has a fast-paced, 3D combat system inherited from Senran Kagura: Estival Versus and Senran Kagura: Shinovi Versus. Senran Kagura Burst Re:Newal is set in present-day Japan, and the player assumes the roles of students learning at two competing ninja schools.

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Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown
Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown

Action 18 January 2019

An arcade flight simulator and continuation of the popular series published by Bandai Namco. Like its predecessors, Ace Combat 7 is set in alternative timeline, in which there are different countries, and humans have constructed unique flying units. Game focuses on the story, which we learn both through events during missions and many cutscenes. The gameplay is mostly arcade, with only a few simulation’s features.

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Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes
Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes

Action 18 January 2019

Another entry in the series of action games about the serial killer Travis Touchdown. The title was developed by the creators of the previous games in the series and supervised by Suda 51.

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Desolate
Desolate

Action 17 January 2019

A first-person perspective survival-horror game developed by Nearga. In Desolate the players assume the role of Volunteers who are sent to island Granichny to examine the paranormal activities and gather information required for removing the repercussions of a disaster that occurred there two years ago. The title can be played alone, although it becomes more interesting in four player cooperation mode.

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Onimusha: Warlords
Onimusha: Warlords

Action 15 January 2019

A remastered edition of the first installment of the Onimusha series from 2001. The production, which combines the features of a hack and slash and survival horror, takes us to 16th-century Japan and aims to save the kidnapped princess from the hands of the cunning warlord Oda Nobunaga and his army of demonic servants.

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Hitman HD Enhanced Collection
Hitman HD Enhanced Collection

Action 11 January 2019

Package containing refreshed versions of two versions of the Hitman series - Blood Money (2006) and Absolution (2012). Both received refreshed visuals and improved control.

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Aftercharge
Aftercharge

Action 10 January 2019

Aftercharge is an FPS game focusing on multiplayer 3-vs-3 matches. Half of the players take on the roles of robots, while the other half are soldiers. Their task is to destroy or protect given targets.

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Megalith
Megalith

Action 08 January 2019

A multiplayer shooter that allows players to play as titans and take part in a war, the winner of which will be called the god. We have at our disposal an extensive arsenal and a wide range of combat skills, which can be selected according to individual preferences. The whole is complemented by a destructible environment, which can be used for the player's own benefit if they are seasoned in battles. The title was created with the goggles of virtual reality in mind, which it requires for action.

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The Eternal Castle [Remastered]
The Eternal Castle [Remastered]

Action 05 January 2019

An adventure action game. In The Eternal Castle [REMASTERED], players hit a postapocalyptic Earth, and their task is to find the researchers sent there, who have lost their lives without any news.

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Super Treasure Arena
Super Treasure Arena

Action 24 December 2018

Online action game from an independent Venril studio, in which we face real or computer opponents in arenas from the fantasy world. However, instead of a simple elimination of enemies, we focus on gathering as much wealth as possible.

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Spider-Man: The Silver Lining
Spider-Man: The Silver Lining

Action 21 December 2018

The third feature expansion to Spider-Man from 2018, crowning The City That Never Sleeps campaign. Silver Sable returns at The Silver Lining, whose Spider Man helps to recover Sable International's stolen technology.

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Shadow of the Tomb Raider: The Pillar
Shadow of the Tomb Raider: The Pillar

Action 18 December 2018

The Pillar is the second DLC to Shadow of the Tomb Raider. As with the previous add-on, it introduces a new tomb into the game. Overcoming further obstacles, Lara will discover an ancient treasure and a mystery connected with the Mayan apocalypse.

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Bladed Fury
Bladed Fury

Action 18 December 2018

Platform action game, in which we get to the mythical version of ancient China from the Warring States period. Playing the role of Princess Ji, we travel through different locations and face numerous opponents, making use of the supernatural abilities of the heroine.

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Last Year
Last Year

Action 18 December 2018

A first-person survival horror developed by independent studio Elastic Games. Last Year draws inspiration from typical slasher films. At the core of gameplay lies asymmetrical multiplayer designed for up to 6 players. In Last Year five players play as typical American teenagers, while the sixth assumes the role of a psychopath, hunting down the rest. In the game each hero has a particular role to play, and the key to success is proper cooperation and using each character’s strengths.

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Miscreated
Miscreated

Action 18 December 2018

A sandbox TPP game developed by the debuting Entrada studio, created with online play and survival in mind. It is set in post-apocalyptic wasteland of a world destroyed by a nuclear war, with players taking roles of survivors who try to survive in this unfriendly environment. During the game we must constantly check our levels of hunger, thirst, and radiation, with the latter being very relevant to the overall condition of our body.

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Borderlands 2 VR
Borderlands 2 VR

Action 14 December 2018

Prepared for the goggles of virtual reality, conversion of popular FPS with RPG elements, released on PC, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and PlayStation Vicie. Gearbox Software is responsible for creating both the original title and the VR port.

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