Sniper Elite 5
May 26, 2022
Action, World War II, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Singleplayer, Stealth, Shooters, TPP, TPS.
Sniper Elite 5 is the next installment in the series of sniper action games by Rebellion studio. This time we go with the mission to France occupied by German forces in 1944. Game improves gameplay mechanics and introduces new concepts to multiplayer modes.
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Styx: Shards of Darkness
March 14, 2017
Action, Fantasy, Action Adventure, Singleplayer, Stealth, TPP.
A sequel to the well-received TPP stealth game Styx: Master of Shadows by French studio Cyanide. Once again you play as the goblin assassin known from the first installment and the RPG Of Orcs and Men. The protagonist goes to the city of Körangar, a stronghold of the Dark Elves. There he discovers that a secretive meeting of the Elves and the Dwarves is just a cover for a dangerous conspiracy of the goblin-hating races. Your task is to uncover the secrets surrounding the conspiracy and to save your kin from annihilation. In terms of mechanics, Styx: Shades of Darkness does not differ much from its predecessor, focusing on the stealth aspect and the quiet ways of eliminating your opponents. At the same time, the game's world has become more expansive, and the protagonist now has a range of new abilities, such as being able to jump from one corner of the room to another, climb up ropes or us a knife to move around via zip-lines.
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Batman: Arkham Origins
October 16, 2013
Action, Batman, Beat 'em Up, DC Comics, Detective, Arcade Elements, Internet, Comics, Co-op, Multiplayer, PS Plus Premium, Sandbox, Singleplayer, Superheroes, TPP, Free-to-play.
The third entry in the series of spectacular action games with Batman. It was developed by WB Games Montreal (which previously prepared the Wii U port of Batman: Arkham City) and published by the Warner Bros. company. The story of Batman: Arkham Origins shows the beginning of Batman’s career, taking inspiration from the comic books Batman: Year One and Legends of the Dark Knight. As the protagonist, we face Black Mask and his hired thugs. Like in the previous games from the Batman: Arkham series, gameplay combines features of a fighting game with shooter and stealth elements. Additionally, the creators included some innovations, like a built-in system of challenges.
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Mafia: Definitive Edition
September 25, 2020
Action, Interwar Period, Gangster, Action Adventure, Remaster/remake, Cars, Sandbox, Singleplayer, Shooters, TPP, TPS.
A remake of the cult game of the 2K Czech studio created by the original developers under the label of the Hangar 13 studio. In Mafia: Definitive Edition as Tommy Angelo we progress in the criminal underworld of the fictional city of Lost Heaven.
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Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus
October 27, 2017
Action, Alternative History, Very Brutal, FPP, FPS, 60s and 70s, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Shooters, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass.
Another installment of the best-selling FPS series, and at the same time a direct continuation to Wolfenstein: The New Order created by Machine Games. The Action of Wolfenstein: The New Colossus is set in 1961 – after waking up from a coma B.J. Blazkowicz and his companions find the United States of America occupied by the Nazis. The main protagonist finds common ground with the leaders of the local resistance, and decides to help them fight the invaders. As in the previous Wolfenstein installment, the gameplay in The New Colossus features exploration, completing consecutive missions, and eliminating scores of diverse foes. The players are given a wide range of murderous weapons – including not only classic firearms but also some more elaborate pieces. Interestingly, once again the developers have decided to abandon health regeneration mechanics in favor of the old-school med-kit system. The game features high-quality 3D graphics – in comparison to its predecessor, the most significant are the texture and special effect enhancements that accompany the gunfights.
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Far Cry 4
November 18, 2014
Action, RPG Elements, FPP, FPS, Internet, Multiplayer, Sandbox, Singleplayer, Shooters, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass.
The fourth installment of the extremely popular series of sandbox FPP action games. In accordance with the Ubisoft’s policy, the production was developed by several internal development studios led by Ubisoft Montreal and Ubisoft Shanghai. Once again players have the opportunity to assume the role of a protagonist forced to face numerous enemies and obstacles all by himself. At his disposal, however, is a considerable arsenal of firearms and melee weapons. The creators remained true to the well-proven gameplay scheme, allowing the gamers to explore vast locations and complete task with an unparalleled degree of freedom. On the technical side, Far Cry 4 fully employs the potential of the constantly improved Dunia Engine, providing high-quality audiovisuals and realistic physics.
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Hitman: Absolution
November 20, 2012
Action, Singleplayer, Stealth, Shooters, TPP, TPS.
An action game with stealth features and the fifth major entry in the Hitman series. Hitman: Absolution’s development has been handed to a Danish studio Io-Interactive, a subsidiary of Square Enix. Its story shows the further life of Agent 47. The perfect assassin has been betrayed by his supervisors. In order to survive, he must make use of his extraordinary skills and experience. Like in previous games, the core of gameplay in Hitman: Absolution is the elimination of given targets. The players are given a lot of freedom at choosing their way to complete the job, although more creative solutions are better rewarded. The game's appealing visuals are generated by the Glacier 2 engine. Developers also made use of the motion-capture technology to accurately recreate the facial expressions of the characters.
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God of War
April 20, 2018
Action, Very Brutal, RPG Elements, Norse Mythology, Action Adventure, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Singleplayer, Slasher, TPP.
Another major entry in the famous hack-and-slash action game series that is one of the most important franchises available exclusively on subsequent generations of the PlayStation consoles. In previous parts of the series, we have been following a story of Spartan warrior named Kratos, and the gameplay concentrated mainly on spectacular and incredibly bloody action and eye-catching fighting system. The new God of War, developed by one of the Sony Computer Entertainment's subsidiaries, is a reboot of the series and the first installment created with PlayStation 4 in mind, resulting in a completely new, intriguing storyline as well as improved graphics and sound that make full use of the power of eighth generation consoles.
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Far Cry 3
November 29, 2012
Action, RPG Elements, FPP, FPS, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Sandbox, Singleplayer, Shooters, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.
The third installment in a popular first person shooter franchise. This game was developed by Ubisoft Montreal Studios in cooperation with Ubisoft Shanghai, Ubisoft Reflections, and Massive Entertainment. The protagonist of Far Cry 3 is Jason Brody, whose vacation unexpectedly turns into a fight for survival. Jason and his friends land on an island occupied by psychopathic pirates. He has to free his friends from the hands of the madmen and find a way back to civilization. As befits a purebred FPS, the gameplay is filled with shootouts, in which you use many different weapons. The game offers nearly complete freedom when it comes to exploration, combat tactics, and execution of various missions.
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LEGO The Hobbit
April 8, 2014
Action, Fantasy, Movies, Humorous, Co-op, LEGO, Splitscreen, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Singleplayer, TPP.
LEGO The Hobbit is a 3D action platformer and an adaptation of the movies Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey and Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug. It was developed by Traveller's Tales, a studio that specializes in LEGO games (i.e. LEGO Star Wars and LEGO The Lord of The Rings). During their adventures, the players can play as Bilbo Baggins, Gandalf, and the dwarves on their dangerous journey to retrieve the treasures of Smaug the dragon. The game's campaign presents the most important parts of the films in a rather humorous way. Just like in the previous LEGO games, gameplay in LEGO The Hobbit combines dynamic action, thrilling combat, arcade elements, and logical puzzles and riddles.
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Assassin's Creed III
October 30, 2012
Action, Historical, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Sandbox, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Stealth, TPP, 18th Century.
The third major entry in the action adventure game series, Assassin Creed. Assassin Creed III has been created by Ubisoft Montreal in cooperation with its subsidiaries. It continues the story of the conflict between the Assassin Brotherhood and the Templar Order. Most of events take place during the American War of Independence (1753-1783). The main character – Connor Kenway – is, once again, an ancestor of Desmond Miles. The half-blood Indian vows to fight tyranny and seek justice. The creators have skillfully implemented many historical figures and events to the story. As per Assassin’s Creed tradition, the gameplay takes place in an open-world environment, with players having a lot of freedom in completing tasks and exploration.
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Sniper Elite 4
February 14, 2017
Action, World War II, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Singleplayer, Stealth, Shooters, TPP, TPS.
The fourth major installment in the popular tactical first-person shooter series by Rebellion, in which we assume the role of a trained sniper fighting on various fronts of the World War II. In Sniper Elite 4, we control Karl Fairburne, the protagonist of the previous games, who is sent from North Africa to the Apennine Peninsula. His mission is to cooperate with the Italian resistance in order to help the Allied forces that are pushing to the north. As far as gameplay mechanics are concerned, the game develops the ideas of its predecessor, and our task is to efficiently eliminate subsequent targets; how are we going to do it is entirely up to us. The game takes place on vast sandbox maps and, as usual, puts a great emphasis on realistic recreation of bullet behavior depending on the atmospheric conditions. The title is meant to be played solo or in cooperation mode, although it does not lack for other multiplayer features known from its predecessors.
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Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Breakpoint
October 4, 2019
Action, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Sandbox, Singleplayer, Shooters, TPP, TPS, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.
The seventh main installment in Ubisoft's Ghost Recon series. Breakpoint is an open-world third-person shooter expanding upon the mechanics of Ghost Recon: Wildlands, introducing some new features of its own, such as lack of AI-controlled allies and an injury system.
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The Last of Us: Part II
June 19, 2020
Action, Post-apocalypse, Action Adventure, Singleplayer, Stealth, TPP.
A continuation of one of the most popular and critically-acclaimed action adventure titles created by Naughty Dog and published in 2013 on PlayStation 3. The action of The Last of Us Part II follows the events from the first installment and takes us to the near future in which a deadly epidemic led to the fall of civilization. The title features a comeback of the two well-known characters - Joel and Ellie. However, this time it is the already 19-year-old girl who is the main hero. Mechanics draw and improve on those employed in the first part of the title. The action seen from the third-person perspective consists in exploring partly-open locations and sneaking past enemies. Gameplay is full of brutal, direct combat, which will force you to use a wide arsenal of melee weapons and guns.
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LEGO The Lord of the Rings
November 13, 2012
Action, Fantasy, Movies, Humorous, Co-op, LEGO, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Singleplayer, TPP, The Lord of The Rings.
An action game, featuring elements of a 3D platformer, based on J.R.R. Tolkien’s novels and the movie trilogy by Peter Jackson. LEGO The Lord of the Rings is another "blocky" production from Traveller’s Tale studio. It lets us take the role of a chosen member of the Fellowship of the Ring and set out on a dangerous journey to stop Sauron and his minions. The campaign consists of a series of stages inspired by the most memorable scenes from the movies. The gameplay mixes elements of action, arcade, and logical puzzle games. Similar to previous LEGO-licensed productions from Traveller’s Tale, LEGO The Lord of the Rings offers a two-player cooperation in addition to single player.
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LEGO The Incredibles
June 15, 2018
Action, Cartoons, Humorous, Internet, Co-op, LEGO, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, 3D Platformers, Splitscreen, Action Adventure, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Singleplayer.
Traveller’s Tales Studios used The Incredibles movie license to create another action platform LEGO game. The title is similar to previous LEGO games, enabling the players to enjoy it alone or in cooperation with up to three friends.
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LEGO Jurassic World
June 12, 2015
Action, Dinosaurs, Movies, Humorous, Co-op, LEGO, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Action Adventure, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Singleplayer, TPP.
Another reincarnation of the highly popular action-adventure game franchise originated in mid-90’s, sporting a license on the world’s most famous brand of toy bricks. This production by Traveller’s Tales Studios was created for the premiere of the film Jurassic World, however, the game’s story spans across the whole bestselling Jurassic Park trilogy. The game is set on Isla Nublar, an island known from the movie, which is actually a one of a kind amusement park with prehistoric reptiles brought back to life through cloning processes. As a result of a chain of experiments, a new dinosaur species was created by scientist, which is a combination of a Tyrannosaurus and a Velociraptor. Unfortunately, the beast escapes, becoming a direct threat to all visitors. When it comes to gameplay mechanics, the game employs the traditional solutions used in the series, with action-adventure elements and a gallery of characters known from the original movie.
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Middle-earth: Shadow of War
October 10, 2017
Action, Fantasy, Hack'and'slash, Action Adventure, Sandbox, Singleplayer, TPP, The Lord of The Rings, Xbox Play Anywhere.
Middle-Earth: Shadow of War is a direct sequel to the well-received action-adventure game Middle-Earth: Shadow of Mordor. Just like the first game in the series, Shadow of War takes place in the world created by J.R.R. Tolkien. The game is presented from a third-person perspective. We can explore the rich, open world of the game by riding various steeds and by taking good use of the free-running movement system, similar to that from the Assassin's Creed series. Once again the Nemezis system is one of the core gameplay mechanics. The game will automatically generate unique enemies which we will encounter, battle and optionally make them join us in our battle against Sauron. It needs to be mentioned that the game also offers many new features, with the possibility of taking over Dark Lord's keeps being one of them. There are more types of enemies for us to face, more new, unlockable skins and pieces of equipment.
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Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Wildlands
March 7, 2017
Action, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Sandbox, Singleplayer, Shooters, TPP, TPS, Modern Conflicts, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass.
The next installment in an action game series that originated in 2001. The series focuses on a famous American special squad known from the novels by Tom Clancy. The game was produced by a Parisian subsidiary of the Ubisoft company, also responsible for the previous installment, Future Soldier. The game is set in Bolivia, where a dangerous drug cartel spreads terror, violence, and lawlessness, unrestrained by the corrupted government authorities. Ghost Recon squad is sent into action in order to eliminate the key members of the criminal organization. Wildlands is revolutionary for the series, as it is the first time in the franchise's history when it takes the players into a vast, open world, which can be traversed on foot or by various vehicles – ground, aerial, or naval – resembling such franchises as Far Cry or Just Cause. The game was designed with both single player gameplay and multiplayer co-op for up to 4 players in mind.
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Half-Life
November 19, 1998
Action, FPP, FPS, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Shooters.
An FPS set in a science-fiction world, created by the debuting American studio Valve Software. The story takes place in secret research facility of Black Mesa and begins the main character of the game – Gordon Freeman - arrives at the facility. As a result of failed experiment that opened an inter-dimensional portal, the laboratory is invaded by aliens from planet Xen, and our protagonist has to fight for survival, facing not only alien creatures, but also soldiers of a special forces unit, sent in to cover up the disaster. The goal of the game is to escape from the destroyed facility with the assistance of its other workers. Half-Life has been acknowledged as a cornerstone of the FPS genre, skillfully combining FPP with horror elements and complex plot.
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Watch Dogs 2
November 15, 2016
Action, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Action Adventure, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Sandbox, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, TPP, TPS, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass.
A sequel to Watch Dogs, a sandbox action game from 2014, in which the players assume the role of a former criminal and use his hacking skills as well as a number of gadgets to control the city infrastructure as well as private communication devices. Watch Dogs 2 develops the key gameplay elements of its predecessor; the action, however, was moved to an entirely new city, and now takes place in San Francisco. The game was developed by Ubisoft’s internal development studios lead by Ubisoft Montreal. Contrary to first installment, Watch Dogs 2 was created solely with PCs and the 8th-generation consoles, such as PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, in mind.
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Mafia II
August 24, 2010
Action, Gangster, 40s and 50s, Cars, Singleplayer, TPP, TPS.
A sequel to the popular gangster game - the first Mafia was released in 2002. This new title was developed by the creators of the original game – also known for games like Hidden & Dangerous and Vietcong – working for the 2K Games company. The second part tells a completely new story; however, it contains multiple references to the previous title. The protagonist is a man named Vito Scaletta, who returns to his home city of Empire Bay after the end of Second World War; the city itself is a virtual creation heavily inspired by New York. Trying to find himself in a new, peaceful reality, Vito picks up jobs for the local criminal underground, gradually climbing up the mafia hierarchy. Apart from traditional shootouts with rival gangs, kidnappings, and getaways, there are lots of extra attractions, such as clothing stores and car customization options. A new game engine significantly improved the graphics and features like day and night cycle.
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ARC Raiders
October 30, 2025
Action, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Post-apocalypse, Science Fiction, Online, Shooters, TPP, TPS, Xbox Play Anywhere.
ARC Raiders is a PvPvE extraction shooter with a third-person camera. Its unique element is the strong focus on players' cooperation in the fight against murderous robots. The game was developed by Embark studio, including many veterans from EA DICE.
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The Last of Us
June 14, 2013
Action, Horror, Internet, Multiplayer, Post-apocalypse, Action Adventure, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Remaster/remake, Singleplayer, TPP.
An action adventure game in a post-apocalyptic survival horror setting, created by the Naughty Dog developer studio (known mainly from the Uncharted series) and published by Sony Computer Entertainment. The story of Last of Us takes place in the nearby future – 20 years after a mysterious plague decimated the humanity and led to the fall of civilization. Two people – smuggler Joel (controlled by player) and a teenage orphan, Ellie, try to survive in a world filled with dangers. The gameplay revolves around exploring locations and fighting enemies using guns and environment (stones, table legs etc.). In addition to the single player campaign, the game offers fully functional online multiplayer with three different game modes: Supply Raid, Survivors, and Interrogation.
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Resident Evil VII: Biohazard
January 24, 2017
Action, FPP, Horror, Internet, Multiplayer, PlayStation VR, Action Adventure, Singleplayer, Survival Horror, VR, Xbox Play Anywhere.
Seventh major installment in the cult series of survival horrors created by Capcom and launched in year 1996 on the PlayStation console. Subsequent parts of this long-standing series concentrate on a battle the humanity wages against a deadly virus which transforms those it infects into bloodthirsty monsters. The players accompany several characters who appeared in various installments of Resident Evil over the years as well as in many side installments. The game, being faithful to tradition, shows the action in third person perspective and the gameplay is based on exploration, fighting enemies and solving occasional logical puzzles. The game has a horror atmosphere which, across subsequent installments in the series, was gradually reduced in favor of action elements. Resident Evil 7 combines the best aspects of the old and new installments and is the first main Resident Evil game created for the eight generation consoles.
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Mad Max
September 1, 2015
Action, Crafting, Post-apocalypse, Cars, Sandbox, Singleplayer, TPP, TPS.
A TPP sandbox action game, based on the cult film franchise by George Miller. The production was developed by Swedish studio Avalanche in collaboration with Warner Bros. Interactive. The plot of Mad Max is not an adaptation of the blockbuster movie, presenting instead a completely separate story set in a post-apocalyptic world in the near future. Players get an opportunity to assume the role of the titular character. After losing his legendary V8 Interceptor, the hero traverses the wasteland in search of parts needed to construct a new vehicle. The creators provided the players with a large degree of freedom when it comes to exploration of the game world; they are also given a host of side quests to choose from. The visual side of Mad Max is a clear reference to the distinctive aesthetics of the movie.
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BioShock Infinite
March 26, 2013
Action, Alternative History, Dystopia, RPG Elements, FPP, FPS, Early 20th Century, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Shooters.
First person perspective action game released as a spin-off to the BioShock series. This title was produced by Irrational Games with publishing support from the 2K Games company. BioShock Infinite is set in an alternative version of the early 20th century. The main hero, private detective Booker DeWitt, arrives to Columbia, a city floating in the sky, where he needs to locate and rescue a woman named Elizabeth. Turns out she is extremely valuable to two factions competing for control over the city. While playing, you can make use of various fire arms and special powers (e.g. summoning ravens or using telekinesis). The game’s uniquely atmospheric visuals are generated by a modified version of Unreal Engine 3.
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Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales
November 12, 2020
Action, Beat 'em Up, Comics, Marvel Comics, Action Adventure, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Sandbox, Singleplayer, Superheroes, TPP.
A graphically improved extension to the 2018 Spider-Man action game created by Insomniac Games. In Spider-Man: Miles Morales, players take on the role of the main hero, who takes over Peter Parker's legacy as the Spider-Man.
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Watch Dogs
May 27, 2014
Action, Internet, Multiplayer, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Sandbox, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, TPP, TPS, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.
A third person perspective (TPP) action game developed by Ubisoft company’s subsidiaries led by Ubisoft Montreal. Watch_Dogs is set in the near future in Chicago, one of many American metropolitan areas, whose infrastructure is managed by the Central Operating System (CtOS). The game’s protagonist is Aiden Pearce, a talented hacker able to hack almost every electronic device and use it to provoke a specific reaction or influence other people’s behavior. Gameplay is set in an open world, providing the player with the freedom to complete the missions as he sees fit. Gameplay combines elements of a third person shooter, stealth, and action-adventure game. Watch_Dogs also includes a multiplayer system with a unique feature – other players’ actions can influence the single player campaign.
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Uncharted 4: A Thief's End
May 10, 2016
Action, Internet, Multiplayer, Action Adventure, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Singleplayer, TPP.
The fourth major installment in the flagship action adventure series for the PlayStation 3 platform. The game developed for its successor is a reboot of sorts, introducing the series to the next-generation consoles. The game was created by the authors of the entire franchise – Naughty Dog studio. The game once again features the likeable adventurer Nathan Drake – heir to Indiana Jones and the male alternative to the legendary Lara Croft. Since our hero is famous for having a serious knack for trouble, in the fourth part of the game he experiences a whole bunch of thrilling adventures. The story, as usual, will take him across several different parts of the globe. The authors included a variety of elements characteristic for the franchise, such as numerous plot-twists, ancient mysteries, and breathtaking scenery. It also provides an amazing esthetic experience thanks to the game's debut on eighth-generation consoles.
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Far Cry Primal
February 23, 2016
Action, Crafting, FPP, Prehistory, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Sandbox, Singleplayer, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.
A spin-off to the first person open world action game series launched by Ubisoft in 2004. Far Cry Primal strands significantly from the previous entries in the franchise, taking us back in time to the year circa 10 thousand B.C. We play as hunter named Trakkar, whose tribe has been slaughtered and who find himself in the dangerous land of Oros, where humans are nothing more than prey for prehistoric beasts. One of the most important features of the game is survival; we explore the world while completing quests, hunting various creatures, crafting useful items and learning new skills. Unlike in the main installments in the series, our hero obviously won’t find any guns in his inventory - only primitive weapons like spears, clubs, and bows. The lack of vehicles is compensated by the possibility of riding different animals.
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Dying Light
January 27, 2015
Action, RPG Elements, FPP, Horror, Internet, Co-op, LAN, Multiplayer, Parkour, Polish, Singleplayer, Zombie.
An first-person perspective survival horror game, created by the Polish developer Techland, known for Dead Island and the Call of Juarez series, among others. The player assumes the role of a character who is trying to survive in a zombie-infested metropolis. The sandbox gameplay of Dying Light is divided into two phases. During the day, the game puts main focus on exploration and acquisition of raw materials and weapons, while at night players must face hordes of the living dead. The creators wanted to put the accent on two gameplay elements: thrilling combat with a variety of weapons (including crafted ones), and dynamic movement throughout the city, enabling the players to overcome terrain obstacles using parkour. In addition to a single-player campaign, Dying Light also offers a four-person cooperation mode via the Internet.
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LEGO City: Undercover
March 18, 2013
Action, Humorous, LEGO, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Police, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Sandbox, Singleplayer, TPP.
Another installment in the popular series of third-person perspective action games that uses the license of the popular LEGO bricks franchise. This time, the title is available exclusively on Nintendo platforms. The game takes place in a modern metropolis and its main protagonist, Chase McCain, is an undercover cop. His task is to find, infiltrate, and stop criminal operations, which he does in-style, Hollywood style. Gameplay mechanics in LEGO City: Undercover combine the most important features of the LEGO series with elements typical of the Grand Theft Auto and Driver series. The overall feeling of the game is strongly inspired by classic action movies. The gameplay is a mix of various genres and during the game the player will participate in spectacular car chases, fly a police helicopter, chase after suspects on rooftops, and engage enemies in fist fights. The controls are simple and intuitive and the game provides us with many opportunities to employ the unique capabilities of Nintendo consoles and their controllers.
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Dead Island 2
April 21, 2023
Action, Very Brutal, RPG Elements, FPP, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Post-apocalypse, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Singleplayer, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Zombie, Xbox Game Pass Premium.
The second installment of an FPP action series set during the zombie apocalypse. Dead Island 2 takes place in Los Angeles, where a few lucky survivors turn out to be immune to the zombie virus. They thus attempt to learn the origin of the epidemic by traversing the city, completing quests and wiping out hordes of undead.
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Darksiders II
August 14, 2012
Action, RPG Elements, Fantasy, Hack'and'slash, Action Adventure, Sandbox, Singleplayer, TPP.
The sequel to the action game, Darksiders, released in 2010 by the developer studio Vigil Games. The storyline of Darksiders II depicts the adventures of another of the raiders of the apocalypse – Death. The hero sets out to aid his brother – War, who has been accused of unleashing the Apocalypse prematurely. In order to help, the protagonist has to prove the existence of a plot and resurrect humanity, which was completely annihilated in the End-War. In comparison to the first installment, the creators of Darksiders II have prepared a much larger and more diverse world, through which the hero travels, accompanied by his steed (Despair) and a crow (Dust). The gameplay revolves around spectacular skirmishes with enemies; in some areas, however, also the player’s ability to solve logic-based puzzles will be tested. The changes introduced in Darksiders II have also influenced the graphics, greatly increasing their over-all quality.
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LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham
November 11, 2014
Action, Batman, DC Comics, Humorous, Comics, LEGO, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Singleplayer, Superheroes, TPP.
Another installment in the popular arcade game series from the LEGO brand. It is also the third game depicting the adventures of the legendary hero from the DC universe. It was developed by Traveller’s Tales, known for many other productions in the LEGO series. The story focuses on the struggle between the Justice League, led by Batman and other comic superheroes — and a villain called Brainiac who wants to shrink our planet and include into his disgraceful collection. The game will take us from the streets of Gotham City into space and other, not yet visited, regions of the DC universe. The gameplay mechanics are based on proven solutions, although some novelties were introduced as well. Among the latter, we can find the simultaneous use of various abilities, hacking mini-games, as well as levels where we operate a space fighter or in zero gravity.
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Sons of the Forest
February 22, 2024
Action, Crafting, FPP, Horror, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Sandbox, Singleplayer, Survival.
Sons of the Forest is an FPP survival horror game and a sequel to The Forest from 2018. Once again, the work of Endnight Games takes place on a horrifying island inhabited by foul mutants.
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Horizon: Forbidden West
February 18, 2022
Action, RPG Elements, Post-apocalypse, Action Adventure, Sandbox, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, TPP.
Continuation of Horizon Zero Dawn, an action adventure action game with a TPP view from Guerrilla Games studio. Players return to the postapocalyptic world, dominated by mechanical creatures.
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Cult of the Lamb
August 11, 2022
Action, Strategic Elements, Fantasy, Humorous, Indie Games, Roguelike, Singleplayer.
A roguelike developed by Massive Monster, in which we play as a possessed lamb, saved from a miserable fate by a mysterious stranger. To repay his debt, the hero of Cult of the Lamb must build and maintain a sect that is strong and loyal to him.
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Resident Evil 5
March 5, 2009
Action, Internet, Co-op, LAN, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Remaster/remake, Singleplayer, Survival Horror, TPP, TPS, Zombie.
A TPP action game, another entry in the popular horror game series. Resident Evil 5 takes place 10 years after the destruction of Racoon City. Main hero – Chris Redfield – travels to Africa to investigate origins of the mysterious T Virus that changes humans into zombies. Gameplay combines dynamic shooting sequences with gory horror, as the player has to deal with hordes of enemies using various weapons: from pistols, shotguns and machine rifles, to knives and grenades. Resident Evil 5 offers several modes, including multiplayer cooperation for two players.
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Thief
February 25, 2014
Action, RPG Elements, Fantasy, FPP, Immersive Sim, Action Adventure, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Singleplayer, Stealth.
Thief is a first-person perspective (FPP) stealth action game, being the fourth iteration of the adventures of the master thief, Garrett. The title was created by a developer team at Eidos Montreal, known, for example, for Deus Ex: Human Revolution. Action of Thief takes place in a fictional world featuring elements of Gothic, Victorian-era, and steampunk. The story depicts the adventures of the legendary thief who, after returning to the city, gets involved in a complicated intrigue, and the fate of the city's inhabitants depends on his decisions. Main campaign of the game consists of a set of missions involving mainly stealing from various prominent citizens. While controlling Garrett's actions, the player must demonstrate ability to remain hidden, silently eliminate enemies, and his proficiency with various tools of the trade. The game is powered by the popular Unreal Engine 3 technology.
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Sniper Elite III: Afrika
June 27, 2014
Action, World War II, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Stealth, Shooters, TPP, TPS.
The third installment in the series of World War II shooters. Sniper Elite III: Afrika once again tells the story of an American sniper by the name of Karl Fairburne. This time, the protagonist is on a hunt for Nazis in North Africa. The single player campaign constitutes a series of missions with gradually increasing difficulty level. The creators from Rebellion studio prepared a cooperation mode as well. The gameplay is based largely on being able to make a good use of a sniper rifle in the game's numerous shooting sequences. Accurate shots are always rewarded with a slow motion x-ray vision of our bullets penetrating the body parts of the enemies. One of the bigger new features introduced in this installment is the presence of structurally open map layouts, which give much more freedom of approach to the players.
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Wolfenstein: The New Order
May 20, 2014
Action, Alternative History, Very Brutal, FPP, FPS, 60s and 70s, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Singleplayer, Shooters, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass.
A first-person shooter and the seventh major installment in the Wolfenstein series. This one was developed by Swedish studio Machine Games, founded by former members of Starbreeze Studios. Wolfenstein: The New Order tells an alternative history of the World War II, where the Third Reich won. The game’s main hero is B. J. Blazkowicz, a veteran of the American special forces. After spending 20 years in cryosleep, he has to stand up to the Nazis once more. The gameplay boils down to annihilating armies of enemies with all sorts of weapons, and occasionally solving simple puzzles. The game’s advanced graphics are powered by the efficient id Tech 5 engine, also known from Rage and The Evil Within.
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Resident Evil 4 (2005)
January 11, 2005
Action, Puzzle Elements, Horror, Action Adventure, Singleplayer, Survival Horror, TPP, Zombie.
The fourth major installment of the cult series of survival horrors created by Capcom. In the game the player assumes the role of ex-cop Leon S. Kennedy, a character well known from the second entry in the franchise. As a special agent responsible for protecting the presidential family, he goes to Europe in order to find the missing daughter of the US president. The trail leads to a small village in Spain. The village is controlled by a mysterious sect and the citizens are infected with a virus which causes mutations. During the game one will face hordes of zombies as well as more demanding bosses, such as giant monsters or the powerful leader of the sect, Osmund Saddler. Resident Evil 4 retains the dark feel of the previous installments and the game contains puzzles, but gameplay mechanics were greatly changed and the new engine allowed the developers to create faster and more dynamic action sequences. The game also contains many quick-time events.
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Mafia III
October 7, 2016
Action, Gangster, 60s and 70s, Cars, Sandbox, Singleplayer, TPP, TPS.
The third installment in the popular sandbox gangster series, launched in 2002 by Czech studio Illusion Softworks. Newly created Hangar 13 team, assembled within 2K Games, was in charge of this production. The team included the developers who made the first two parts of the cycle. Unlike those installments, this part takes us to America during the second half of the twentieth century; the main characters are of course members of an Italian crime family, operating in the state of Louisiana. In terms of mechanics, the game does not differ significantly from its predecessors, offering an open world bustling with life, and a series of missions that allow us to participate in shootouts, car chases, and other illegal activities that are typical of the criminal underworld. There is also a bunch of side missions and additional activities, which we can take up in between our tasks.
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Doom Eternal
March 20, 2020
Action, Very Brutal, Boomer Shooter, FPP, FPS, Internet, Multiplayer, PC Game Pass, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Science Fiction, Online, Singleplayer, Shooters, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Xbox Game Pass Essential.
A full-fledged sequel to the 2016's Doom - a well-received reboot of the famous FPS game series. During their adventure, the players have to descend to hell and face new types of opponents using a wide variety of deadly weaponry.
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I.G.I. 2: Covert Strike
February 21, 2003
Action, FPP, FPS, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Shooters, Tactics, Modern Conflicts.
The sequel to the first-person shooter Project I.G.I., developed by the Interloop studio. Player assumes the role of the first part's protagonist – a former soldier of the British special forces SAS, who, as a member of the I.G.I. organization, single-handedly completes secret missions in various parts of the globe. I.G.I.2: Covert Strike features three thematically connected campaigns that take place successively in Russia, Libya, and China. Compared to the previous installment, I.G.I.2: Covert Strike offers improved enemy AI, which now takes advantage of authentic combat tactics used by modern armies. Available firearms' arsenal was also enlarged. The game is built on a modified version of the previous installment's game engine, thus features more detailed locations and diversified weather conditions. In addition to the single player mode, I.G.I.2: Covert Strike offers also a team-based multiplayer.
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Doom II: Hell on Earth
June 15, 1994
Action, Very Brutal, FPP, FPS, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, PS Plus Premium, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Shooters, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass.
A continuation of the 1993's bestselling FPP shooter, once again developed by the experienced creators from id Software. Action takes place after events of the first part, when our hero, after having defeated alien hosts on Mars, returns home with an intention of ending his military career. It soon becomes clear, however, that the legions of hell were not completely defeated as they reach the Earth and launch a successful invasion. The task of a group of survivors (led by the player) is to hijack an alien spacecraft, allowing them to escape their home world in search of a new, better home. Doom II: Hell on Earth features all the key elements of its classic predecessor and introduces some novelties, such as brand new weapons and greatly expanded bestiary. With engine tweaks and more detailed textures, the game's visuals are noticeably better than in the original.
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Horizon: Zero Dawn - Complete Edition
February 28, 2017
Action, RPG Elements, Post-apocalypse, Action Adventure, Action RPG, Sandbox, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, TPP.
A third-person action game with RPG elements created by Guerilla Games, the studio known for Killzone series. The game is set in the distant future, where the world is ruled by intelligent animal-like forms that evolved from the machines responsible for the fall of an advanced human civilization centuries ago; the former rulers of the world survived, but their lifestyle was reduced to that of primitive, isolated tribes. The player takes the role of Aloy – a young girl, who seeks to find secrets of the ancients and discover her destiny. The heroine is not defenseless in this dangerous world. When fighting hostile machines she can count on her skills (developed individually) and loads of futuristic weapons, made up of parts of fallen enemies. The game is set in an open world, and the protagonist is free to choose both the order and method in which she undertakes missions. You can either openly confront your enemies or cunningly exploit their weaknesses.
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Lost Judgment
September 24, 2021
Action, Beat 'em Up, Detective, Japan, Crime, Action Adventure, Singleplayer, Thriller, TPP.
A spin-off of the popular Yakuza series, and a sequel to 2019's warmly welcomed Judgment. In Lost Judgment, the main character is once again Takayuki Yagami, a private detective investigating a mysterious murder case in Yokohama.
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