The most interesting action games released in 2000
All the best and most popular games of the year, upcoming releases, and hits from the past. Use filters to narrow down search.
Die Hard Trilogy 2: Viva Las Vegas
Action
February 29, 2000
The second part of a dynamic game exploding with action, based on the cult film trilogy of the Glass Trap. Like the original, the production combines three popular genres: a third-person action game, a rail-shooter and car racing. In this episode we get to know a completely new story, not connected with film scripts.
Tomb Raider III: The Lost Artifact
Action
March 8, 2000
A continuation of Lara Croft’s adventure started in Tomb Raider III. In contrast to the expansions to the two previous installments of the popular series, Tomb Raider III: The Lost Artifact was sold separately and I was not free for owners of the base game. This time the archaeologist starts her adventure in the British Isles – first she visits Scotland, then Channel Tunnel, and finally she goes to Paris. The mini campaign in The Lost Artifact is composed of several levels and its plot revolves around the search for a mysterious treasure hidden in the catacombs under Willard castle in Scottish Loch Ness. Lara Croft believes that this is the legendary Hand of Rathmore, the fifth artifact necessary for the release of enigmatic powers laying dormant in an ancient meteorite. On her way, Lara meets e.g. prehistoric and dangerous monsters which she fights with her iconic pistols. Traditionally, the game centers around traveling through 3D levels, solving environmental puzzles, and looking for valuable items.
Syphon Filter 2
Action
March 14, 2000
Three-dimensional action game, in which a lot of emphasis was placed on the stealth aspects. The title continues the threads presented in the first installment of the cycle. New is the multiplayer module, in which two players can face each other in duels to the death and life.
Catechumen
Action
March 19, 2000
Seemingly another typical representative of the species first person perspective shooter. In this case, however, appearances are misleading. The unusual thing about the title is that the authors managed to create a game in which we do not deal with hectolitres of bloodshed.
Thief 2: The Metal Age
Action
March 23, 2000
A continuation of the best-selling first-person stealth game created by Looking Glass Technologies studio in 1998. Once again, we play the part of a thief, Garrett, who is willing to undertake virtually any, daring or not, theft, just to make more money. Thanks to his activities, the protagonist has managed to amass not only sizable assets, but also many bitter enemies, representing three factions governing the city. Thus, in Thief 2: The Metal Age our main task will be to keep Garrett alive and explain the reasons for everyone's sudden increase in interest in his person. Concerning gameplay, the game basically does not differ from the first installment, although player gets a few new useful gadgets at his disposal, such as new types of arrows or an invisibility potion. Artificial intelligence algorithms and the range of potential reactions and behaviors of our opponents were significantly improved.
Messiah
Action
March 29, 2000
Messiah is an action game produced by Shiny Entertainment studio. The main character in the plot is cherubin Bob, who receives from the Creator the task of eradicating sinners on Earth. The angel is able to take control of people and, using their ability to wield various weapons, sow destruction among God's breaking commandments. The game is characterized by a non-linear storyline and the ability to complete the game in many ways.
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Rogue Spear: Urban Operations
Action
April 5, 2000
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Rouge Spear: Urban Operations is an extension to the 1999 tactical shootout under the name of a well-known writer, created by Red Storm developers. The plugin contains, among other things, a package of new missions for single player mode, as well as new maps for online games.
Flying Heroes
Action
May 2, 2000
An unusual action game that allows you to take part in an unusual aircraft competition, in which take part both monster and bizarre flying ships. Carried by the power of magic, in flying machines, on the backs of birds and lizards we fight for victory in heavenly competitions.
Nightmare Creatures II
Action
May 23, 2000
Continuation of the survival horror movie from 1997, in which the player once again faces Adam Crowley and his army of monsters. The protagonist visits dark levels, where he fights hordes of enemies with white and firearms. Compared to the first page of the saga, the system of creating a combination of attacks has been simplified. The adrenaline bar has also been removed, giving the main character the opportunity to carry out spectacular attacks on his opponents.
Chase the Express
Action
May 31, 2000
A third action game in which the player plays the role of a soldier trying to bounce back a train captured by terrorists. The game consists mainly in breaking through successive wagons, fighting, silent elimination of opponents and solving simple environmental riddles.
MDK 2
Action
July 14, 2000
MDK 2 is a continuation of the MDK action game released in 1997, prepared by developers from BioWare. In the sequel, players will get to know further adventures of Kurt Hectic, Dr. Hawkins and cybernetic dog Maks. This time the heroes try to stop the alien invasion of Earth. Gameplay requires the effective use of the individual skills of each character.
KISS Psycho Circus: The Nightmare Child
Action
July 18, 2000
KISS Psycho Circus: The Nightmare Child is a first person shooter (FPS) in a psychedelic climate produced by Third Law Interactive studio. The action of the game was set in the hellish world of Psycho Circus, and the player takes on the role of one of the members of the KISS team and starts fighting with the servants of the title Child of the Nightmare.
Dogs of War
Action
July 28, 2000
Combining strategy with tactical action play. We play as the commander of one of the three factions and set off to conquer the planet. The game has more than 25 giant levels in which we will see more than 200 different units. Nice audio-visual setting and advanced artificial intelligence make long hours of gameplay more enjoyable.
Heavy Metal F.A.K.K. 2
Action
July 28, 2000
Heavy Metal: F.A.K.K.K.2 is an action game referring to the legendary animated film Heavy Metal. The events are shown from the perspective of a third person. Fun mechanics combines exploring the world and solving riddles in the style of Tomb Raider with an extensive hand-to-hand combat system.
Tenchu 2: Birth of the Stealth Assassins
Action
August 7, 2000
Continuation of a sneaky ninja about warriors from 1998. Tenchu 2: Birth of the Stealth Assassins takes place before the events presented in the first part of the cycle and focuses on the fate of three young ninjutsu art adepts who stand on opposite sides of the barricade during the devastating civil war. In addition to an extensive feature campaign, the production also offers a mission editor.
Dino Crisis 2
Action
September 13, 2000
Sequel action adventure game, originally released in 1999 and dedicated to Sony PlayStation. The authors of the program were inspired by the best-selling series of virtual survival-horrors called Resident Evil - however, this time the opponents are not rotting zombies, but bloodthirsty reptiles from prehistoric times.
Duke Nukem: Land of the Babes
Action
September 19, 2000
Continuation of Duke Nukem: Time to Kill, published in 1998, which slightly changes the assumptions of the original. Production is an action game with a third party perspective. The title character takes another journey in time, this time to the future, to save women enslaved by aliens.
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Covert Ops Essentials
Action
September 20, 2000
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Covert Ops Essentials is a stand-alone addition to Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six. The extension was prepared by RedStorm studio. Players have the opportunity to test their skills in tactical command of soldiers of the elite anti-terrorist unit in 9 new missions. The supplement was enriched with interesting information materials related to the equipment and methods of operation of special units.
