Action Video Games19
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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SOCOM: Confrontation
8.3 Game Score
SOCOM: Confrontation is a networked third party view shooting (TPP) prepared by the Slant Six Games development team. Players take on the role of soldiers of elite military units and participate in spectacular battles in which up to 32 people can take part at the same time.
Vindictus
8.3 Game Score
Vindictus is a dark fantasy action game with RPG elements, produced by Nexon studio. The player directs the actions of the hero, who tries to solve the mystery of the world harassed by the monsters and find his way to the mythical, paradise land - Erinn. The title offers a realistic combat model, based on the capabilities of the Source engine.
The Gunstringer
8.3 Game Score
The Gunstringer is a humorous action game by Twisted Pixel studio. The production of the title was supervised by Dan Teasdale, the creator of Rock Band 3. Players take control over the cowboy-zombie puppet, who wants to take revenge on his former companions. The main hero control system uses the capabilities of the Kinect controller.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat
8.3 Game Score
The third installment in a series of action games developed by GSC Game World. The story is set in a post-apocalyptic reality of the Zone - an area contaminated as a result of the explosion that destroyed the sarcophagus protecting the damaged reactor in Chernobyl. The story focuses on discovering the reasons behind the failure of the Fairway Operation, which was organized by the government in order to thoroughly search the dangerous areas.
Kid Icarus: Uprising
8.3 Game Score
A dynamic three-dimensional shooter that resumes the classic Kid Icarus series. As Pita, gifted with the ability to fly and armed with the magic bow of Pita, we have to face the forces of the goddess of darkness Medusa. We fight both in the air and on the ground, and each level ends with a boss battle.
Twisted Metal
8.3 Game Score
Twisted Metal is the first installment of the popular series of automotive action games by David Jaffe and Scott Campbell addressed to PlayStation 3. The title will be created by a team of developers from Sony Computer Entertainment. Players have the opportunity to steer several types of vehicles (including helicopters) equipped with various weapons, wreaking havoc on the roads and in the ranks of enemies.
ArmA II: Reinforcements
8.3 Game Score
Compilation of two DLC add-ons, which does not require ArmA II to work properly. Add-ons allow you to become a member of a private security company and a soldier of the British armed forces.
God of War Collection
8.3 Game Score
A pack containing the first two games from the bestselling God of War series, remastered for the users of next generation consoles. In both games, originally released for PlayStation 2 in 2005 and 2007 respectively, we learn the story of the Spartan warrior Kratos, currently a hatchet man working for the Olympians. The gameplay is implemented in the form of a brutal third-person slasher, as we deal with a throng of mythological monsters and even mighty gods like Ares, or Zeus himself.
Halo 4
8.3 Game Score
Halo 4 opens a brand new trilogy; the developer's baton was taken over by 343 Industries, creators of Halo: Combat Evolved. In the game, we once again play as Master Chief, who must face his own destiny and confront an ancient evil.
kill.switch
8.3 Game Score
kill.switch is a three-dimensional action game in which we play the role of a highly qualified soldier performing missions on his own. To this end, we travel to various places (the northern part of the Korean Peninsula, the Middle East, the region around the Caspian Sea, etc.).
Lost Planet 2
8.3 Game Score
Continuation of a great action game telling the story of a conflict taking place on an ice-covered planet. Again, we have to face an alien race of Akrid, using, among other things, mechs.
Spider-Man: Edge of Time
8.3 Game Score
Another action game with the popular Spider-Man in the lead role, developed by Beenox studio - authors of the last few installments of the series, developed by Activision. The script for the game was written by Peter David - co-creator of the Spider-Man 2099 comic series, and its plot focuses on time travel and its consequences.
Battlefield 3
8.3 Game Score
The third core installment in a popular first person shooter series. Battlefield 3 was developed by Swedish studio DICE, an Electronic Arts subsidiary. The game is set during a modern-day conflict and the events are presented in the form of flashbacks as remembered by Henry Blackburn, an American soldier who tries to stop Islamic terrorists from detonating a nuke. The game features three playable characters, as well as various weapons and vehicles.
The Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon
8.3 Game Score
The Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon is an arcade 3D platformer with a fearless purple dragon in the lead role. The title character joins forces with his former opponent, Cynder, and together they try to stop the forces of evil that want to control the fantastic world. The game was produced by Etranges Libellules studio, and in English language version the voices were lent to well-known Hollywood actors - Elijah Wood, Gary Oldman and Christina Ricci.
Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath
8.3 Game Score
The fourth part of the popular Oddworld series. This time we play the role of the title stranger, who is a hunter of awards, and the plot is maintained in strongly western climates. Unlike the previous parts of the series, which are typical platforms, the game mechanics combines the FPP action game with sneaky elements.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
8.3 Game Score
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is an action game produced by Konami with a Third Perspective View (TPP), whose plot refers to a comic book series about the adventures of mutated turtles-ninja. The player has the opportunity to steer the actions of the four title heroes who are trying to foil the plans of demonic Shredder and his Foot Clan.
Duke Nukem 3D
8.3 Game Score
One of the most famous first-person shooters and, at the same time, the third installment of the series about the adventures of an arrogant hero. The title focuses on dynamics and effectiveness, serving a lot of humour at the same time.
Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway
8.3 Game Score
Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway is the third development version of the well-known FPS tactical shooting series. Like the previous parts, Hell's Highway retreats players to 1944, throwing them into the vortex of the most eminent battles of World War II.
Prince of Persia: Rival Swords
8.3 Game Score
Extended port of the 2005 release of Prince of Persia: Two Trones. The action of the game takes place in the area of Babylon, where after returning from the Time Island, the title prince faces his dark counterpart, created by the action of the mythical Sands of Time. During the game we have an opportunity to direct the actions of two heroes with different characters, fighting styles and special abilities.
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Conviction
8.3 Game Score
Next installment of stealth action game series created by Ubisoft company, with agent Sam Fisher. The plot of the game focuses around searching for murderers of the main hero's daughter. While conducting his own investigation he breaks all the contacts with the agency and his old friends. When Sam receives help from his former colleague from Third Echelon, he doesn't realize that it's just a pretext to drag him back to work in the agency.
Far Cry 2
8.3 Game Score
A first-person shooter and a sequel to the groundbreaking hit released in 2004. Far Cry 2 was developed by Ubisoft Montreal, who took the mantle after Crytek Studios. The plot of the game revolves around a civil war in a small African country rich in diamonds. The player becomes a mercenary sent with a mission to eliminate Jackal, a dangerous weapon dealer whose illegal activities led to the escalation of the conflict.
Dynasty Warriors 6
8.3 Game Score
Another part of the very popular series. The "Warriors Dynasty 6" introduces the new combos system in the first place. Graphics have also been significantly improved, especially the animation of the main characters' behaviours.
Red Faction: Guerrilla
8.3 Game Score
A science-fiction TPP action game, which is a third installment in a series created by Volition studio in 2001. The plot of Red Faction: Guerrilla takes place on Mars, 50 years after the events of the first part. During the gameplay, we assume the role of Alec Mason, an engineer who leads a resistance army, hoping to overthrow the tyranny of an organization called Earth Defense Force.
Serious Sam HD: The Second Encounter
8.3 Game Score
Serious Sam HD: The Second Encounter is the second installment of the first person's perspective shootout, which was refreshed by Croteam studio. This time the title character, who travels in time and space, has to face monsters from South America, Babylon and medieval Europe. The game is based on the extermination of hundreds of monsters. Compared to the original version released in 2002, the remastered version has a much better graphic design, thanks to the use of the Sam Engine 3 engine.