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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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Toy Story 3: The Video Game
Toy Story 3: The Video Game

7.9 Game Score

Toy Story 3: The Video Game is an action game produced by Avalanche Software, based on the motifs of the popular animated film by Pixar. The player directs the actions of Buzz and Woody, who are trying to remedy the difficult position of toys they found themselves in after their owner - Andy grew up and went to college.

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Majin and the Forsaken Kingdom
Majin and the Forsaken Kingdom

7.9 Game Score

Majin: The Fallen Realm is an action adventure game developed for Namco Bandai by the well-known Japanese Game Republic studio, known so far for productions such as Folklore or Dragon Ball: Origins.

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Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine

7.9 Game Score

Warhammer 40,000: Space marine is an action game with a third-person perspective. The action takes place in the popular space fantasy universe.

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Star Wars: Lethal Alliance
Star Wars: Lethal Alliance

7.9 Game Score

In Star Wars: Lethal Alliance, the main character is the twi'lekanka Rianna Saren, who works as a mercenary. The protagonist is hired by Kyle Qatar to penetrate a warehouse on the planet Coruscant....

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Jackass: The Game
Jackass: The Game

7.9 Game Score

Jackass: The Game is a virtual version of the popular American entertainment program broadcast on MTV. The prototype of this game is a rather controversial product, as it deals mainly with spectacular and somewhat stupid stuntsmanlike performances, often threatening with permanent disability or even death.

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Transformers: War For Cybertron
Transformers: War For Cybertron

7.9 Game Score

Transformers: The Cybertron War is an action game set in the comic and film universe of variable shape robots. The plot shows the events that took place before the Autobots and Deceptikony reached Earth. Developers from the High Moon studio have planned two solo campaigns (one for each faction) and several other fun options, including multiplayer mode.

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Syphon Filter: Dark Mirror
Syphon Filter: Dark Mirror

7.9 Game Score

Syphon Filter: Dark Mirror is a 3D action game released by Sony Computer Entertainment. The series dates back to the times of the first PlayStation.

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The Simpsons Game
The Simpsons Game

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The Simpsons Game is the twenty-second video game based on the popular animated series. Its producer and publisher is Electronic Arts, and the premiere took place on the occasion of the creation of the first full-length film with Simpsons in the leading roles.

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Army of Two
Army of Two

7.9 Game Score

Developed by a Canadian studio belonging to Electronic Arts, Army of Two is a co-op, third-person perspective shooter. Each mission is carried out with the partner controlled by AI or another player.

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Metal Slug 3
Metal Slug 3

7.9 Game Score

Re-edition of the classic two-dimensional shooting, which originally debuted on the NeoGeo console. We have a dozen or so different boards to overcome. We only deal with the liquidation of enemies appearing on the screen.

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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (2011)
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (2011)

7.9 Game Score

The third part in the first-person shooter series being one of the spin-offs of the Call of Duty franchise. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 was developed by Infinity Ward with the assistance from other development studios owned by Activision – e.g. Raven Software and Sledgehammer Games. The plot continues the action of the first two installments of the game.

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Call of Duty 2: Big Red One
Call of Duty 2: Big Red One

7.9 Game Score

An alternative version of Call of Duty 2 - a first-person shooter developed by Treyarch for PC and Xbox 360. Big Red One was created exclusively for the PlayStation 2, Xbox and GameCube consoles. Similar to the original Call of Duty 2, the story here is set during the Second World War, but focuses only on the actions of a single American infantry unit. The player assumes the role of the squad leader, who coordinates the actions of his subordinates.

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Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast
Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast

7.9 Game Score

Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast is the third part of Raven Software's series of first person shootouts set in the world of Star Wars. The player once again takes on the role of Kyle Qatar. This time, the Jedi Knight has to face the mighty Dark Jedi, who is working on power limiting technology in the Galaxy.

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Up: The Video Game
Up: The Video Game

7.9 Game Score

Departure is a humorous adventure game based on Pixar's excellent animated film. The player gets to know the adventures of Russell and the retired Carl Fredricksen, who set off on a journey through exotic corners of the world. The title was produced by Heavy Iron studio development team.

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Star Wars: Republic Commando
Star Wars: Republic Commando

7.9 Game Score

Republic Commando is another LucasArts game set in the Star Wars world. This time we play the role of a member of an elite unit of commandos, acting under the aegis of the Old Republic, who will have a number of dangerous missions to carry out.

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The Incredible Hulk: Ultimate Destruction
The Incredible Hulk: Ultimate Destruction

7.9 Game Score

The Incredible Hulk: Ultimate Destruction is another action game based on the popular Marvel comic, which was prepared as usual by Radical Entertainment studio. The main character of the program is Bruce Banner, a scientific genius who, under the influence of increased aggression, turns into a strong but not very intelligent creature.

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The Operative: No One Lives Forever
The Operative: No One Lives Forever

7.9 Game Score

The Operative: No One Lives Forever is an action adventure game by Monolith Productions studio developers. Players are directed by Cate Archer, an agent of the top secret intelligence agency UNITY, which is trying to expose the activities of the sinister organization H.A.R.M. The creators have planned 15 dangerous missions played on 60 boards. The game also offers the option of multiplayer fun, in which 16 people can participate.

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Serious Sam: Next Encounter
Serious Sam: Next Encounter

7.9 Game Score

Serious Sam: Next Encounter in a straight line continues one of the most colorful, de-pinked, yet incredibly playable positions. The publisher of this item is Global Star Software.

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Borderlands: The Zombie Island of Dr. Ned
Borderlands: The Zombie Island of Dr. Ned

7.9 Game Score

The first DLC for Borderlands, a successful action game that combines shooter with RPG elements. It was developed by Gearbox Software. Similarly to the vanilla version, the action of The Zombie Island Of Dr. Ned takes place on the post-apocalyptic planet of Pandora, although in a completely new location: the town of Jakobs Cove, the inhabitants of which were accidentally transformed into bloodthirsty zombies by the mad doctor Ned.

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

7.9 Game Score

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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Star Wars: The Force Unleashed - Ultimate Sith Edition
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed - Ultimate Sith Edition

7.9 Game Score

An expanded version of a third-person action game set in the universe of Star Wars, which launched in 2008 on popular stationary and portable consoles. This time, also the PC players got to assume the role of Darth Vader’s apprentice, as he explores different planets and spreads the influence of the Dark Side of the Force. Moreover, Star Wars: The Force Unleashed - Ultimate Sith Edition offers three bonus scenarios set between the events of the third and the fourth episode of the movie saga.

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Serious Sam 3: BFE
Serious Sam 3: BFE

7.9 Game Score

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

7.9 Game Score

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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Unreal Tournament 2003
Unreal Tournament 2003

7.9 Game Score

A sequel to Unreal Tournament, the 1999 game by Digital Extremes. The title was a spin-off of the popular series of first-person shooters and it focused mostly on multiplayer competition. The general gameplay principles haven’t changed, but Unreal Tournament 2003 introduces many improvements and changes to the series, including new gameplay modes, a expanded set of standard and special movements and the possibility to use various vehicles.

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