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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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APB: Reloaded
APB: Reloaded

Action 29 June 2010

All Points Bulletin (APB) is a gangster action game realized in the MMO convention, which allows for simultaneous gameplay of hundreds of people in a stable world 24 hours a day (so called persistent world).

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killer7
killer7

Action 06 July 2005

The vengeful Harman Smith is coming! Play as a professional murderer, who has extraordinary abilities - he can assume 7 different personalities, and each of them has different properties and abilities. The cruel Kun Lan is just waiting for you to stumble. Don't be fooled and keep your eyes wide open!

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Fear & Respect
Fear & Respect

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Who doesn't know Rockstar and their crown products from the Grand Theft Auto series? Edge of Reality has produced a very genre-like game called Fear & Respect.

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Rogue Warrior
Rogue Warrior

Action 27 November 2009

First-person shooter with stealth elements developed by Rebellion (the creators of the Aliens vs. Predator video game series). Rogue Warrior is set in the middle of the Cold War. The player assumes the role of Richard Marcinko, a famous Navy SEALs veteran, voiced by Mickey Rourke, an actor known from Sin City. The protagonist is sent to North Korea with a secret mission. Due to the nature of his task, the hero should try his best to keep low profile and eliminate enemies quietly.

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VIP
VIP

Action 24 March 2002

Dynamic skillfulness, clearly referring to the famous sensational series, with Pamela Anderson in the lead role. Val and her friends, one by one, stand up to fight a group of villains.

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Star Trek
Star Trek

Action 23 April 2013

Action game with Third Person View (TPP) addressed to the science-fiction lovers. The title was produced by Digital Extremes studio (known i.a. from Homefront and The Darkness II). The plot of the main campaign is located between events presented in Star Trek (2009) and Star Trek 2 (2012). Commander James T. Kirk and Spock of the USS Enterprise are on the trail of a mysterious race, the Gorn, who intend to invade Federation planets. They must stop this intergalactic plot before it is too late.

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Mafia II: Jimmy's Vendetta
Mafia II: Jimmy's Vendetta

Action 07 September 2010

DLC addition to Mafia II game allowing you to play the role of Jimmy - ruthless mercenary, one of the best specialists in dirty work, who, after several years of sitting down, returns to Empire Bay to take revenge on the leaders of mafia families.

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Brave: A Warrior's Tale
Brave: A Warrior's Tale

Action 04 August 2009

Brave: A Warrior's Tale is a remake of the action adventure game Brave: The Search for Spirit Dancer released on PlayStation 2. In addition to the events presented in the original version, A Warrior's Tale offers new challenges, additional materials and improved graphics.

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Raven Squad: Operation Hidden Dagger
Raven Squad: Operation Hidden Dagger

Action 18 August 2009

Raven Squad: Operation Hidden Dagger is an action game produced by Atomic Motion studio combining elements of FPS and RTS. Players are guided by the actions of a mercenary unit that tries to get out of the war-torn Amazon. The key to victory is the skillful use of the strengths of each character. In addition to solo gameplay, the game also allows you to have fun in the mode of two-person cooperation.

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Knights Contract
Knights Contract

Action 22 February 2011

An action game released by Namco Bandai that allows you to explore the world of witch hunting. The creators combined arcade elements in the form of a dynamic system of fighting with light aspects of adventure in the form of occasional puzzles. The main character is immortal and the difficulty of the game results from the need to protect his mortal companion.

X360PS3

Fuse
Fuse

Action 28 May 2013

Four-player action game in which we play the role of crazy mercenaries and save humanity from extermination. Each of the four heroes has different skills and equipment. The whole was developed by Insomniac Games studio, i.e. authors of Ratchet & Clank and Resistance series.

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Robocop
Robocop

Action 24 July 2003

Robocop is another attempt to transfer to virtual reality the famous futuristic film trilogy about the adventures of the police cyborg, initiated exactly in 1987. The main character of this FPS game is therefore a "cop" named Alex Murphy, who after being massacred by criminals is given a chance to continue living as a hybrid of man and machine.

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Space Giraffe
Space Giraffe

Action 22 August 2007

A psychedelic shooting game inspired by oldschool games from coin-op machines. The "Space Giraffe" was created by the author of the famous Tempest 2000.

PCX360

How to Train Your Dragon
How to Train Your Dragon

Action 23 March 2010

Arcade action game designed mainly for younger players based on a film hit. The player's task is to train dragons and expose them to fight in tournaments played in powerful arenas. The game has been enriched with RPG elements, thanks to which our players covered with scales gain experience points and advance to the next levels.

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Warriors Orochi 2
Warriors Orochi 2

Action 03 April 2008

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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Smuggler's Run
Smuggler's Run

Action 25 October 2000

We play the role of the title smuggler and transport illegal goods. There are several dozen different vehicles to choose from. The game has an extensive singleleplayer and an equally interesting multiplayer (for 2 people).

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Savage Skies
Savage Skies

Action 31 March 2002

A three-dimensional action game set in the fantastic land of Fraewyn, where three different nations fight a bloody struggle for power.

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Silent Hill: Downpour
Silent Hill: Downpour

Action 13 March 2012

Silent Hill: Downpour is the eighth installment of the series of survival-horror action games released by Konami. The Slovak studio Vatra Games is responsible for the development of the title. Players play the role of Murphy Pendleton, a prisoner who manages to escape from the convoy and hide in the infamous town of Silent Hill. The game combines elements of action (fight against nightmarish monsters) with logical riddles.

X360PS3

Dynasty Warriors: Gundam 3
Dynasty Warriors: Gundam 3

Action 28 June 2011

The third part of the series based on the famous anime Gundam, produced by Koei studio to a company from Namco Bandai Games. In the game, with the help of a powerful battle suit, we fight against a hordes of enemies. In battles we use a number of special skills and blows. Great references to anime, lots of tasks and characters, as well as a developed multiplayer mode are the main advantages of the title.

X360PS3

IL-2 Sturmovik: Birds of Prey
IL-2 Sturmovik: Birds of Prey

Action 04 September 2009

Skillful aviation game in which military planes from the Second World War are piloted. It belongs to a very well-known series, derived from the Pecs. She doesn't offer such realism as her ancet's ancestors, but she's still closer to simulation than all the other productions of this type that were released earlier on the console.

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Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith
Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith

Action 04 May 2005

Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith is a dynamic action game with a third person view (TPP), based on cinema superproduction. The player directs the actions of the main characters in the film, fighting spectacular battles on light swords, participating in battles and fulfilling various tasks. Developers from The Collective studio took care of attractive audio-visual setting and the possibility of playing with a live opponent.

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Star Wars: Jedi Starfighter
Star Wars: Jedi Starfighter

Action 10 March 2002

Continuation of "Star Wars: Starfighter". Once again we are dealing with a simple space simulator, this time referring to the second episode of "Star Wars". 15 main missions to play.

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SAS: Anti-Terror Force
SAS: Anti-Terror Force

Action 04 November 2005

Tactical action game, in which we observe the action from the perspective of the first person. We play the role of head of the anti-terrorist team and take part in risky actions in different parts of Europe.

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Torrente 3: El Protector
Torrente 3: El Protector

Action 30 November 2005

Torrente 3: El Protector is another part of the adventures of a former policeman who made his debut in the world of electronic entertainment in 2004, when Torrente: I want to go back to the police. This item is based on a Spanish film of the same title from 2005.

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