Action Video Games55
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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Cold War: Behind The Iron Curtain
7.4 Game Score
An adventure game with elements of action, set in the realities of the Cold War. The player directs the actions of an American journalist who covers the plans of a sabotage aimed at blowing up the Chernobyl power plant.
LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7
7.4 Game Score
LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7 is the sequel to a 2010 release, an action adventure game by Traveller's Tales, combining the world of LEGO with the universe from the popular series of books and their movie adaptation. The plot of LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7 is based on the last three books in the series, and the story is focused on Harry's fight against the powerful Lord Voldemort, who, after gathering more followers, becomes a real thread to the whole world of magic.
DUST 514
7.4 Game Score
DUST 514 is a MMO production by CCP studio, the creators of the popular EVE Online, combining the dynamics of FPP shootouts and the need to use sophisticated tactics known from real time strategies.
Spy Hunter: Nowhere to Run
7.4 Game Score
Spy Hunter: Nowhere to Run is another game of the hit series, launched in 1983. At the beginning of the 21st century, a remake of the "Spies Hunter" from the 1980s was prepared, and two years later the sequel was released. In turn this product was made in parallel with a full-length film under the same title.
Avatar: The Last Airbender
7.4 Game Score
Avatar: The Last Airbender is an action game with elements of the genre cRPG, based on a popular animated series broadcast by the children's TV channel Nickelodeon. The protagonist is Aang, a boy suspected of being the incarnation of the Spirit of the planet. Together with three friends (Qatar, Sokka and Haru) he sets off on an expedition to restore the balance of the world.
Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter
7.4 Game Score
Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter is a remastered version of the popular FPP shooter, prepared by Croteam development studio. Players take on the role of Sam "Seriousa" Stone, a special forces soldier who is sent into the past to prevent the evil that could destroy humanity. The creators decided to remain in line with the plot and basic gameplay mechanisms of the original game published in 2001, however, changing the visual setting of the game and adapting it to more modern standards.
Enter The Matrix
7.4 Game Score
An action adventure game set in the realities known from the legendary film Matrix, and what is more, based on a script written especially for it by the Wachowski brothers, Matrix filmmakers.
Bad Day L.A.
7.4 Game Score
A humorous dexterity game that is a parody of everyday life of Americans after the events of September 11, 2001 and dozens of catastrophic films. As a homeless hero, we have to deal with the hordes of enemies who captured the streets of Los Angeles. A wide arsenal of weapons helps him in this task.
Wolfenstein
7.4 Game Score
The popular FPS series, dating back to 8-bit computers (1981's Castle Wolfenstein), returns after a few years of absence. As the official owner of the franchise, Activision decided that the game would be created by Raven Software, the company known for Quake IV or the Soldier of Fortune series. Once again, the player assumes the role of B.J. Blazkowicz, who is trying to stop the Nazis and prevent them from inventing a secret weapon known as Black Sun.
Manhunt 2
7.4 Game Score
Manhunt 2 is a sequel to a controversial action game released in 2003 by people from Rockstar Games. We play the role of a scientist named Daniel Lamb, who becomes a pupil of a psychopathic murderer.
Lost Planet: Colonies
7.4 Game Score
Lost Planet: Colonies is a special edition of Lost Planet: Extreme Condition. It is an action game with a third person perspective. Like the original, it was prepared by Capcom studio, creators of such series as Devil May Cry, Onimusha and Resident Evil.
Hydrophobia Prophecy
7.4 Game Score
Hydrophobia is a Blade Interactive third party view adventure game (TPP). The player directs the actions of Kate Wilson, who on board the Queen of the World has to face a dangerous terrorist group and her greatest fear - water. The game has been enriched with logical puzzles.
The Bureau: XCOM Declassified
7.4 Game Score
Tactical third-person shooter (TPS) that came out as a spin-off to the XCOM strategy series. The game was developed by 2K Marin, best known for making BioShock 2. The Bureau: XCOM Declassified is set in 1960s, showing the early stages of the war between XCOM and aliens who invaded the Earth. The main hero – agent William Carter – gets sent to places where aliens have been spotted in order to wipe out the invaders.
King Arthur (2004)
7.4 Game Score
A game based on Antoine Fuqua's film "King Arhur" in which heroes fight against the Saxons, the eternal enemies of Celts and Picts. There are five famous Knights of the Round Table: Arthur, Lancelot, Tristan, Bors and Ginewra.
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed
7.4 Game Score
Third-person action game produced by LucasArts, set in the cult Star Wars universe. The Force Unleashed takes place between the third and fourth episode of the film series, when the Galactic Empire grows stronger before our eyes, and the Rebel Alliance opposes it. In the game we play as a student of Darth Vader himself, whose task is to expand the influence of the Dark Side of the Force.
Darkest of Days
7.4 Game Score
Dynamic FPS action, set in sci-fi reality, referring to various historical events. We play the role of the agent of the futuristic organization KronoteK, whose task is to ensure that no person changes the past of our civilization. Traveling in time we follow the fate of battles known from the civil war, world wars and other famous conflicts.
Theseus: Return of the Hero
7.4 Game Score
The successor of Alien Shooter, a spectacular shooter referring in its performance to the cult Alien Breed. The main axis of the game is a merciless annihilation of aliens threatening humanity.
LEGO Battles: Ninjago
7.4 Game Score
Continuation of the strategy game set in the universe of LEGO blocks. This time the main roles are played by a new series of toys called Ninjago, which presents oriental atmosphere. The game consists mainly in expanding your own base and creating an army to conquer an enemy fortress.
Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception
7.4 Game Score
The third installment of the very popular series of action-adventure games created by Naughty Dog. The story of Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception tells another tale of the treasure hunter Nathan Drake. This time the main protagonist must find the legendary city of Ubar. A group of thugs led by Katherine Marlowe is standing on his way. The basic fundaments of the gameplay haven’t changed.
Heretic: Shadow of the Serpent Riders
7.4 Game Score
Extended Edition of a fantasy-based first person shooter entitled Heretic. Compared to the basic version, two additional episodes were introduced. One of them allows you to see how the world destroyed centuries ago by the Snake Riders looked like, and the other allows you to visit the birthplace of the legendary D'Sparil.
The Sopranos: Road to Respect
7.4 Game Score
The Sopranos: Road to Respect Studio 7 Studios is an action game whose prototype is an extremely popular and award-winning HBO series called The Sopranos (Polish title The Soprano Family). The production of the title was supervised by the father of the TV series - David Chase.
Killzone
7.4 Game Score
A sci-fi action shooter developed exclusively for the PlayStation 2 by Guerrilla Games. Killzone is set in the near future, where the player-controlled protagonist becomes entangled in a war between two factions: Helghasts and ISA. There are 11 different missions at our disposal, additionally divided into smaller stages. During the game we take care of a four-person squad of warriors with different specializations, but we can control only one of them at a time.
Ultimate Ninja 4: Naruto Shippuden
7.4 Game Score
The fourth full-fledged installment of the popular brawler series from Cyberconnect 2 studio, set in the universe of the well-known manga and anime series by Masashi Kishimoto. Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja 4 is the first installment in the series based on the second installment of the series, Naruto Shippuden, and is set two and a half years after the main character left his home village of Konoha to train under the watchful eye of Master Jiraiya.
Soldier Front
7.4 Game Score
Soldier Front is the first person shooter from NHN Games studio. Designed for FPS network games, this one is aimed at providing receivers with the most realistic experience of warfare conducted by specialized military units.