The most interesting action games released in 2007 (3)
All the best and most popular games of the year, upcoming releases, and hits from the past. Use filters to narrow down search.

Tomb Raider: Anniversary
Action
June 1, 2007
An official remake of the classic first installment in the acclaimed Tomb Raider series. It was created for the original game's tenth anniversary, having been released in 1996 both for PCs and the PlayStation consoles. Tomb Raider: Anniversary was developed by Crystal Dynamics (Tomb Raider: Legend) - a studio which took over the development of the franchise from its original creators - Core Design. The remake does not bring any differences to the original game's plot. The player assumes the role of Lara Croft - an archeologist hired by a powerful organization wishing to retrieve a mythical artifact. Although the remake includes the same weapons, enemies and locations, certain in-game environments were improved and slightly extended, for the remake utilizes a more powerful engine. The main difference between the remake and the original game lies in the visuals, remade from scratch, and modernized controls borrowed from the franchise's latest installments. The latter gives more opportunities to the protagonist and makes movement more flexible.

Brothers in Arms: DS
Action
June 6, 2007
Brothers in Arms: DS is another game from the popular series, set in the realities of World War II. We are dealing here with a position, achievable only on the Nintendo DS platform and quite different from the rest of the series. Developers from Gearbox Software did not serve us a typical FPS, but an action game, shown from a third party perspective.

Fantastic 4: Rise of the Silver Surfer
Action
June 12, 2007
Fantastic 4: Rise of the Silver Surfer is an action game, presented from the perspective of a third person. It is another electronic-entertainment position, created on the basis of a popular series of comic books published by Marvel Enterprises. The inspiration to create this production was also given by the cinema hit of the same name.

Tenchu Z
Action
June 12, 2007
Tenchu Z is the next installment of the famous series, allowing us to take on the role of a ninja warrior. As in the previous sections, our task is to carry out a series of missions and remain unnoticed. In order to do so, we must demonstrate agility and use the appropriate items, which are included in the equipment of each ninja.

Hitman Trilogy (2007)
Action
June 20, 2007
A set of three games from the highly popular third-person stealth game series from Danish studio Io-Interactive. Hitman Trilogy pack consists of Hitman: Codename 47, Hitman 2: Silent Assassin and Hitman: Contracts, all from 2000-2004. We play as the mysterious assassin codenamed 47, owner of a characteristic (lack of) haircut and a barcode tattoo. The protagonist, working for a secret organization called the Agency, undertakes and completes assignments all over the world, often targeting influential bosses of the underground. Gameplay emphasizes freedom at performing each assassination and rewards well-planned, silent executions. The game stands out with its high realism and difficulty level, with a single mistake being all what it takes to fail the mission.

The Darkness
Action
June 25, 2007
An action game based on a popular comic book series published by Top Cow. The Darkness video game was created by Starbreeze - a developer popular for The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay. Jackie Estacado, the game's protagonist, is an assassin working for the mob when he discovers that an ancient power known as Darkness lives within him. Jackie struggles against the power that wishes to dominate him, simultaneously engaging in his personal revenge after a crime family betrayed him and lured the protagonist into a trap. Jackie's uncle continues to send murderers after him, but various monsters from alternative reality attack the protagonist as well. The game can be played either from first-, or third-person perspective. In combat, the player makes use of both firearms and monstrous jaws leaning over the protagonist's shoulder. Because the game has a rather dark atmosphere, the action is set in places such as slums, shady corners, docks or subway tunnels of New York.

Cookie & Cream
Action
June 26, 2007
Cookie & Cream is an action-packed platformer prepared exclusively for the owners of a two screen Nintendo console. It is a continuation of a game about the adventures of title heroes, which was released in 2001 for PlayStation 2. This time the task of a pair of rabbits is to find the moon that has been hidden. The success of their mission determines whether there will be a lunar festival.

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Action
June 26, 2007
Published by Electronic Arts, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix is a game based on the fifth movie following the adventures of a young wizard. Similarly to all the previous installments, the game is available on multiple platforms and follows the formula developed by the previous Harry Potter games – the players are given an action adventure game, in which they observe the action from the third person perspective.

Transformers: The Game
Action
June 26, 2007
Dynamic action game developed by Activision, an adaptation of the 2007 American superproduction. The PC version was created by Traveller's Tales, while the console and handheld editions were made by Vicarious Visions. The plot of Transformers: The Game is loosely based on the story told in the film. In the game we can control both Autobots (Optimus Prime, Ironhide and Bumblebee are at our disposal) and Decepticons (in this case we play as Megatron, Barricade or even Starscream).

Pokemon Battle Revolution
Action
June 27, 2007
Pokemon Battle Revolution is another game whose heroes are popular creatures known, among others, from animated films. The name Pokemon comes from a combination of the word pocket and monster, which can be translated as a pocket monster. These words perfectly reflect the idea of the game, which consists in collecting these creatures, training and putting them to fight.

Dracula: The Days of Gore
Action
June 30, 2007
Dracula: The Days of Gore is a first person perspective (FPP) action game produced by Lexicon Entertainment studio. The player takes on the role of a 19th century vampire conqueror and sets out for Transylvania to find and destroy the ruler of monsters that threaten humanity.

Super Agent 008
Action
July 9, 2007
Detective Rutkowski - Is back! is the third action game based on the adventures of the popular politician and detective Krzysztof Rutkowski. Behind the production of the title is In Images group, and the project created by it contains many elements characteristic for the genre of stealthy sneakers.

Alien Syndrome
Action
July 24, 2007
Alien Syndrome is a remake of a retro-fire shot, issued in the second half of the 1980s and known to the owners of many different hardware platforms. The new game is clearly different from its classic predecessor, because it combines dynamic action with elements of the cRPG genre. Still, however, the main opponent in virtual reality are hordes of aliens.

Dynasty Warriors DS: Fighter's Battle
Action
July 24, 2007
Warriors DS Dynasty: Fighter's Battle is part of a well-known series of dynamic action games that debuted on PlayStation in 1997. The fun action takes place in ancient China, which is once again threatened by a foreign kingdom and hordes of rebels. The user has to be one of three completely new warriors.

Space Trader: Merchant Marine
Action
July 25, 2007
Space Trader: Merchant Marine is a combination of first-person action game and economic strategy embedded in the realities of science fiction. The player takes on the role of a trader who travels the planets of the solar system by buying and selling goods, as well as hunting dangerous criminals. The title was produced by the independent HermitWorks Entertainment studio and uses the free version of the idTech 3 engine.

Gluk'Oza: Action!
Action
July 27, 2007
A dynamic action game with a view of TPP, created by GFI Russia studio. The action takes place in a declining world, where we will have to lead a young heroine - Gluk'Oza. We must eradicate the most varied creatures and spitting by means of an arsenal consisting mainly of white weapons. Graphics and physical model look very good.

BioShock
Action
August 21, 2007
BioShock is a combination of an action game, first person shooter, cRPG, and survival horror created by Irrational Games (developers of System Shock 2, SWAT 4, and other titles). The story takes you into the submerged city of Rapture, where the main protagonis, named Jack, arrives after having survived a plane crash. This ruined metropolis hides many dark and deadly secrets. In terms of gameplay, BioShock combines the elements of a dynamic FPS and cRPG. In combat you can use several types of conventional weapons as well as so-called plasmids that give you supernatural powers. Moral choices you make in the game influence how the events unfold. The game features very atmospheric audiovisuals, with graphics powered by the popular Unreal Engine 2.5.

Pet Alien
Action
August 24, 2007
Pet Alien is an action game with adventure elements, based on a well-known American animated series (Polish title: Ufolagi). The story is relatively simple and unsophisticated - the main task of funny newcomers from another planet is to pull out of the heat their earthly friend Tommy.

Battlestrike: Force of Resistance
Action
August 25, 2007
Mortyr III: Diversionary Actions is the next installment of a well-known shooter, whose development over the years was the responsibility of such teams as Corwin Software Studios and Mirage Interactive. The work on the third part of the Polish FPS was carried out by programmers employed at CITY interactive.

Monster Hunter Freedom 2
Action
August 28, 2007
Monster Hunter Freedom 2 is a production created by Capcom combining elements known from RPG with action game solutions. As the name suggests, we play the role of a monster hunter. He will face many species of creatures on his way and will undertake dozens of missions to protect his village from danger. It is worth mentioning that this title gained great popularity in the Country of Cherry Blossom and as the first product at the PSP sold in Japan in the number of more than a million copies.