The most interesting action games released in 1994
All the best and most popular games of the year, upcoming releases, and hits from the past. Use filters to narrow down search.
Novastorm
Action
January 1, 1994
Shooting on rails, in which the player sits at the controls of the fighter, and his task is to eliminate the so-called Scarab-X - rebellious machines seeking to destroy humanity. In the course of the struggle we do not have full control over the vehicle; we can only manoeuvre it vertically and horizontally and avoid it.
Jazz Jackrabbit
Action
March 20, 1994
Jazz Jackrabbit is the first installment of the classic arcade platforming series, which is the responsibility of Epic Games studio. The title character, a brave rabbit, sets out to rescue the beautiful princess Ewa Dlugouszka, kidnapped by the wicked king of turtles, Devan Skorupa. The creators have prepared 90 levels, where you have to demonstrate considerable dexterity and cunning.
Magic Carpet
Action
May 6, 1994
A unique first-person action game, developed by Bullfrog, that can be described as an arcade simulator of the eponymous flying furniture. Its story is set in a fantasy world inhabited by many mythical creatures, with us taking the role of a young wizard, who, after the death of his mentor, decides to follow in his footsteps. The objective of the game is to gather enough magical energy to bring back peace to the lands ravaged by internal conflicts of mages. During each mission we are given our own castle and a unique means of transport in the form of a flying carpet. The gameplay takes place in fully three-dimensional environment and concentrates on fighting enemies by using 20 different offensive and defensive spells. There are also some supporting incantations, e.g. summoning an army of skeletons or teleporting back to our stronghold to regain energy.
System Shock (1994)
Action
May 21, 1994
A cyberpunk action-adventure FPP game developed by Looking Glass Technologies under the lead of a game video industry veteran, Paul Neurath. You play as an experienced hacker who gets forcefully hospitalized and has a special implant injected into his neural system. After waking up from coma the protagonist discovers that all personnel of the medical station were slaughtered and the compound was taken over by an intelligent computer called Shodan. Easy to guess, the hero has to face the powerful digital enemy. In terms of gameplay mechanics, System Shock combines features of a typical first-person shooter, with loads of firearms, and elements of RPG and adventure game. Hence, as you play, you get to gradually develop your character’s skills and solve numerous puzzles, which are usually about finding access codes to the next section of the station.
Doom II: Hell on Earth
Action
June 15, 1994
A continuation of the 1993's bestselling FPP shooter, once again developed by the experienced creators from id Software. Action takes place after events of the first part, when our hero, after having defeated alien hosts on Mars, returns home with an intention of ending his military career. It soon becomes clear, however, that the legions of hell were not completely defeated as they reach the Earth and launch a successful invasion. The task of a group of survivors (led by the player) is to hijack an alien spacecraft, allowing them to escape their home world in search of a new, better home. Doom II: Hell on Earth features all the key elements of its classic predecessor and introduces some novelties, such as brand new weapons and greatly expanded bestiary. With engine tweaks and more detailed textures, the game's visuals are noticeably better than in the original.
One Must Fall 2097
Action
June 20, 1994
One Must Fall 2097 is an extremely powerful killing, which will allow you to take part in robot battles. As one of the pilots, you will take control of the selected unit, lead it to victory and earn a fortune at the same time. As long as, of course, you manage to master the machine in such a way as to beat all the competitors trying to do the same.
Rooster
Action
July 30, 1994
The first contact with Rooster almost immediately brings to mind one of the most famous Team 17 products called Alien Breed. Polish programmers from the TSA studio were strongly inspired by the above mentioned title, creating a clone of classic shooting, offering a view from above.
Operation Body Count
Action
September 11, 1994
After Corridor 7, Operation Body Count was the second attempt by Capstone to enter the market of first person shootings. Although this attempt also failed, the title offered innovative solutions, which could not be found in competitive products, even in the then ruling Doom series.
West Adventure
Action
December 31, 1994
West Adventure (also known as Journey to the West) is an action game created by Panda Entertainment, a Chinese company specializing in classic "hotheads". The story tells the adventures of three hikers who went on a hike to India. Along the way, they will have to face a large army of creatures from hell, powerful bosses and other adversities.