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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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Master X Master
Master X Master

7.6 Game Score

A hybrid MMO game combining PvP duels typical for MOBA titles with an extensive, story-based PvE component; it was created by NCSoft - an experienced, Korean developer. The game is set in a universe that mingles together elements of NCSoft's earlier games, and the player can explore various colorful sceneries. Both popular and completely new characters were included - each has their different active and passive abilities.

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Hurtworld
Hurtworld

7.6 Game Score

A survival simulator that emphasizes multiplayer. It is the first major production by Bankroll, an Australian developer studio. The gameplay mechanics do not deviate from the majority of similar games, especially the bestselling Rust. The player character finds himself at a vast desert plain and his task is to survive in this hostile environment.

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Borderlands 3
Borderlands 3

7.6 Game Score

The third main part of the famous Borderlands series - humorous and cooperative FPP shooter with a strong RPG element. The action takes place a few years after the Borderlands 2 events. The title was created by Gearbox Software studio, also responsible for previous editions and, among others, the Brothers in Arms series.

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Gear Up
Gear Up

7.6 Game Score

A third-person shooter game based on the free-to-play business model. In Gear Up, the players get to pilot battle machines constructedby themselves and participate in dynamic battles waged across visually diverse arenas. Upon starting the game, one has to create his own machine using a basic, yet broad range of components. The player can decide on the appearance of his machine as well as the weapons, mobility (choosing from wheels, crawler tracks, mechanical limbs, etc.

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Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2

7.6 Game Score

A sequel to the 2010’s Castlevania: Lords of Shadow, a hack ‘n’ slash game. Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 and its prequel were both developed by Mercury Steam Entertainment in cooperation with Konami. The players learn the further fate of Gabriel Belmont. The protagonist fell victim to evil and transformed into a Lord of Shadow.

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Dead Island Riptide
Dead Island Riptide

7.6 Game Score

A sequel to Dead Island, the bloody FPS survival horror released in 2011. The game was developed by Polish studio Techland with publishing support from Deep Silver company. Dead Island Riptide picks up where the first game left off. Although a few lucky survivors managed to escape the zombie-infested island of Banoi, they never managed to get home, as their ship crashed by the shore of another tropical island – Palanai.

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Happy Wars
Happy Wars

7.6 Game Score

Happy Wars is a dynamic action game focused on multiplayer battles in which up to 30 players can take part at the same time. In the production of Super Smash Bros. Brawl is also not lacking attractions for lone gameplayers.

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Remember Me
Remember Me

7.6 Game Score

A cyberpunk action-adventure game with third-person perspective view. It is the first work of the French studio Dontnod Entertainment. The story of Remember Me is set in 2084, when humanity developed technology that allows for digitization of memories. This system is supervised by the Memorize corporation and its special agents called Memory Hunters.

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Super Monday Night Combat
Super Monday Night Combat

7.6 Game Score

The next edition of the dynamic network shooting, in which the action is observed from a camera placed behind the back of a controlled character. The title is a representative of free-to-play production.

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Resident Evil: Code Veronica X HD
Resident Evil: Code Veronica X HD

7.6 Game Score

A refreshed edition of the classic spin-off of the popular Resident Evil series, which was originally released in 2000 on the Dreamcast console, and then in a slightly enhanced version for the PlayStation 2 and GameCube. In the game we direct the actions of siblings Claire and Chris Redfield, who try to escape from the Rockfort Island, which belongs to the Umbrella Corporation.

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Hard Reset
Hard Reset

7.6 Game Score

First person shooter maintained in the cyberpunk atmosphere. The action takes place in the distant future, and we play the role of a soldier defending the inhabitants of Bezoar against bloodthirsty robots. The game bets on a dynamic fight with a large number of opponents. The authors focused on the single player campaign and omitted multiplayer mode.

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Narco Terror
Narco Terror

7.6 Game Score

Arcade shooting, in which we play the role of Rick Quinna - a one-man army fighting the drug cartel. Like Rambo, we will face hundreds of opponents in single player mode or in network cooperation.

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Blade Symphony
Blade Symphony

7.6 Game Score

Blade Symphony is an action game developed by Puny Human Games team focusing on multiplayer mode. The game boils down to fencing duels between players using a very complex system of fighting with small arms.

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Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate
Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate

7.6 Game Score

Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate is an enhanced version of the best-selling action-RPG released in 2009 on the Nintendo Wii console. The player plays the role of a hero who tries to protect a peaceful fishing village from dangerous beasts. Prepared for the Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo WiiU consoles, the port introduces a number of new features, including additional enemies and improvements in the visual layer.

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Earth Defense Force 2025
Earth Defense Force 2025

7.6 Game Score

The fourth part of a series of action games Earth Defense Force, telling the story of the fight against giant worms. The production of Sandlot studio remains true to the assumptions of the brand and focuses on fast gameplay and cooperation mode. The creators prepared several new monsters, additional classes of soldiers and previously unavailable weapons.

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Borderlands 2: Mr. Torgue’s Campaign of Carnage
Borderlands 2: Mr. Torgue’s Campaign of Carnage

7.6 Game Score

The second major DLC for Borderlands 2, a post-apocalyptic first-person shooter with RPG elements developed by Gearbox Software. The plot of Mr. Torgue’s Campaign of Carnage revolves around a new Vault which requires a special ritual to be opened. In order to perform it, a champion of Pandora must be chosen by means of a brutal tournament on a special arena. Mr.

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Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex - First Assault
Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex - First Assault

7.6 Game Score

A cyberpunk online FPS game based on the popular Ghost in the Shell franchise, and more precisely, on the animated TV series Stand Alone Complex. This title was created by a Nexon company’s subsidiary who specialize in online games. The story is set in the year 2030 in New Ports, a fictional Japanese city. Most of the society has enhanced their bodies with implants or even exchanged their bodies for fully mechanical shells.

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Dynasty Warriors 8
Dynasty Warriors 8

7.6 Game Score

The eighth edition of the series of action arcade games based on one of the most famous Chinese historical novels - Legend of the Three Kingdoms. The title does not introduce revolutionary changes to the beaten formula, extending the gameplay with new elements and re-introducing solutions from previous parts.

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Days Gone
Days Gone

7.6 Game Score

A post-apocalyptic third-person perspective action game developed by Bend Studio, the creators of the spin-off to the Uncharted series released on PS Vita. Days Gone takes place in America, two years after a global virus outbreak which transformed millions of people into zombie-like monsters called “freakers”. During the game the player assumes the role of a former member of a motorcycle club who is trying to come to terms with the fact that he lost the love of his life.

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Sniper Elite 4
Sniper Elite 4

7.6 Game Score

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.

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BioShock 2 Remastered
BioShock 2 Remastered

7.6 Game Score

A remastered version of the second installment of the popular BioShock series that was initially released in 2010 for PC and the 7th-generation consoles. In the game, we are once again taken to the underwater city of Rapture, featured in the original BioShock, and the gameplay is focused on exploration, solving puzzles, and fighting encountered hostiles.

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Zombie Night Terror
Zombie Night Terror

7.6 Game Score

Zombie Night Terror is an old-school action game with elements of strategy, developed by French studio NoClip. Players become the brains of a zombie apocalypse of the purest form, and their task is to spread the epidemic across the whole world. The main issue is the intelligence of our subjects, or rather the complete lack of it. The mechanics of gameplay in Zombie Terror are inspired by a cult classic series called Lemmings.

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Call of Duty: WWII
Call of Duty: WWII

7.6 Game Score

Call of Duty: WWII is another installment in the extremely popular first-person shooter series developed by Sledgehammer Games. The game comes back to its roots and takes the players to the World War II era. We play as "Red" Daniels (member of the famous 1st Infantry Division) and take part in a series of the most important battles of WWII, including Normandy, Ardennes, the Liberation of Paris, and the Battle of Berlin. We will use all kinds of weapons as we play.

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Cave Story+
Cave Story+

7.6 Game Score

Refreshed version of the heat adopted metroidvanii from 2004. In addition to the new graphics and soundtrack, the title boasts three different levels of difficulty. However, the gameplay has remained unchanged, so the fun is still about exploring vast levels, jumping on platforms and fighting with smaller and larger supporters of the crazy Doctor.

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