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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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Star Wars: Battlefront
Star Wars: Battlefront

6.8 Game Score

The third installment in the Star Wars-themed first person shooter series, which comes back after 10-year hiatus and with audiovisuals befitting the eight generation of consoles. After Lucas Arts Studio, who developed the first two parts, was closed, the works on the sequel were handed over to EA DICE. The game once more takes you into the age-old war for the galaxy and lets you choose one of two sides of the conflict.

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Everspace 2
Everspace 2

6.8 Game Score

Everspace 2 is a sequel to the space shooter with RPG elements from 2017. The player explores the game's world (this time designed by hand) aboard a spaceship, completing quests. Progressing rewards us with better ships and upgrades, letting us face gradually greater challenges.

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Ironsight
Ironsight

6.8 Game Score

A free-to-play online FPS with microtransactions. The action of Ironsight takes place in the not-too-distant future, where people are divided into two factions fighting for the last remnants of natural resources. The player takes one of the sides and goes into battle as a regular soldier. From the first-person perspective, you fight multiplayer battles on various maps. There are over 100 types of firearms, such as machine guns, sniper rifles, SMGs, and shotguns.

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Bayonetta 3
Bayonetta 3

6.8 Game Score

Another entry in the hack'and'slash series from PlatinumGames studio. The eponymous witch returns once more to face the forces of good.

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Just Cause 4
Just Cause 4

6.8 Game Score

The fourth entry in the series of open-world action games, in which the players assume the role of chaos-wrecking Rico Rodriguez. This time, he is trying to bring order to the fictional country of Solis in South America. Thanks to the Apex technology, Just Cause 4 features high-quality graphics and dynamically changing, frequently extreme, weather conditions.

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Serious Sam 4
Serious Sam 4

6.8 Game Score

Another major installment in the series of brutal and bloody shooters developed by the Croatian Croteam studio. The story of this part is set before the events of the third installment, in which Sam had to face the forces of the main antagonist - Mental in a futuristic, virtual version of ancient Egypt. Mental's goal was, obviously, to take over the Earth. However, the story in this new installment seems to be a bit more mature.

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Hard Reset: Redux
Hard Reset: Redux

6.8 Game Score

An improved edition of Hard Reset - a cyberpunk first-person shooter developed by Flying Wild Hog (the creators of the successful Shadow Warrior remake). Although the original game (2011) was released exclusively for PCs, Hard Reset: Redux received console versions for the eighth generation of hardware as well. The game offers a journey to a grim world of the future, when the Earth has been almost entirely dominated by merciless robots who have devastated the planet.

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Armored Core
Armored Core

6.8 Game Score

The first installment of a series of action games with a view of TPP, in which the main role is played by giant robots. Players take on the role of one of the pilots of modern combat machines and undertake a number of different missions.

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Line of Sight: Vietnam
Line of Sight: Vietnam

6.8 Game Score

Line of Sight: Vietnam is a first person shooter produced by nFusion Interactive studio, the action of which was set in the realities of the Vietnam War. The player takes on the role of sniper of an elite commandos unit, who is delegated to perform a number of dangerous missions. Creators of the game took care of, among others, detailed 3D graphics and multi-player mode of play.

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Fantasy World Dizzy
Fantasy World Dizzy

6.8 Game Score

Zaks once again reminded about himself. This time the sorcerer's target was troll Rockwart, who under the influence of charm went to the side of evil and at the command of his new master kidnapped our hero's beloved, the beautiful Daisy. Of course, the task of a player who once again plays the role of Dizzy is to find a life partner and thus destroy the sorcerer's plans....

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Operation Wolf
Operation Wolf

6.8 Game Score

Operation Wolf is a classic representative of the so-called "rail-shooters". What distinguishes him from other shooters is that we do not have any influence on the movement of our hero, and the only interactive element is a mouse-controlled viewfinder.

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Command & Conquer: Renegade
Command & Conquer: Renegade

6.8 Game Score

Side-scroller of the extremely popular strategy series started in 1995 by Westwood Studios. The story of the game uses a well-known motif from the full-fledged parts of the series - a conflict between the forces of GDI and NOD. This time, however, we don't have to do with a classic RTS strategy, but with a first-person action game, in which we play as captain Nick "Havoc" Parker, performing a number of dangerous missions against the NOD Brotherhood.

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Asghan: The Dragon Slayer
Asghan: The Dragon Slayer

6.8 Game Score

As an Asghan, a warrior prince, you must fight hordes of deadly dragons, travel a dangerous path to regain the right to the throne of the kingdom of Blackmoon.

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Spec Ops 2: Green Berets
Spec Ops 2: Green Berets

6.8 Game Score

Spec Ops 2: Green Berets is the second part of a series of tactical first person shootings by Zombie Inc. Players play the role of the commander of the title units of the "Green Berets". - an elite unit of the American army. Their task is to plan and then carry out a series of military operations in different corners of the globe.

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Enclave
Enclave

6.8 Game Score

Action game with RPG elements in fantasy reality, played from TPP or FPP view. The world of the game has divided into the land of good and evil - we have to take one side. The campaign consists of more than 20 levels full of different monsters. Climatic locations and a rich arsenal diversify the gameplay.

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Spider-Man 3: The Game
Spider-Man 3: The Game

6.8 Game Score

An action adventure game based on the third Spider-Man movie directed by Sam Raimi. The action is set in the city of New York, recreated with great attention to details. We assume the role of the eponymous superhero, who has to undertake a myriad of various quests. However, the story does not impose any specific path on us, letting us decide the mission order on our own.

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Judge Dredd: Dredd vs Death
Judge Dredd: Dredd vs Death

6.8 Game Score

Judge Dredd: Dredd vs Death is a Rebellion studio-produced first person shooter with comic heros in the lead role. The action of the game is set in the futuristic metropolis of Mega-City One. The player takes on the role of the title police officer who, without disguise, tries to stop all criminals.

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Dead Block
Dead Block

6.8 Game Score

A humorous action game in which we compete with successive waves of zombies. The game consists mainly in repelling the attacks of opponents, which is helped by barricades and a wide range of traps. The cooperation mode for up to four players is of great importance.

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No More Heroes: Heroes Paradise
No More Heroes: Heroes Paradise

6.8 Game Score

A crazy game showing the action from the perspective of TPP. It tells the crazy story of Travis Touchdown, a contract killer.

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Saints Row 2
Saints Row 2

6.8 Game Score

The sequel to the 2006’s third-person action game which was created as a response to the popularity of the Grand Theft Auto series. The action of Saints Row 2 takes place several years after the events of the original, when its protagonist, wishing to take revenge on the traitors that made him lose his current influence, finds himself in serious trouble. Mechanics-wise, Saints Row 2 does not introduce too many novelties and bases on the tried solutions of the original.

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Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City
Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City

6.8 Game Score

Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City is a spin-off installment of Resident Evil, a popular action game series. The title was developed by Slant Six Games under the supervision of Capcom. The players can assume the role of Umbrella Security Services (USS) agents and look at the events of Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 3: Nemesis from their perspective.

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Dark Void
Dark Void

6.8 Game Score

Arcade action game from the perspective of a third person, taking place in an alternative dimension of our world. As the main character Will will come to stand up to the battle with the alien race and find the opportunity to return to the original dimension. The hero is equipped with an armour with a rocket backpack and various weapons. The game uses the third generation Unreal engine and the gameplay contains some original ideas.

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Warriors Orochi 2
Warriors Orochi 2

6.8 Game Score

Warriors Orochi 2 is an action game created by Omega Force with characters from the Dynasty Warriors and Samurai Warriors series. The heroes, whose actions are directed by the player, once again have to face King Orochi and his servants. The game offers several modes of fun, including story mode and survival mode.

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Metal Arms: Glitch in the System
Metal Arms: Glitch in the System

6.8 Game Score

Glitch - a small robot, but with a great spirit, must set off on a journey to save his mechanical friends and crack down with the forces of evil robots.

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