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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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Bolt
Bolt

7.1 Game Score

Arcade action game based on the theme of the title series by Disney. We play Bolt, a dog star from Hollywood, who after work transforms into a real superhero. Together with the four-legged, we must save the world from extinction. The dog's companion is its owner Penny. Each character has his or her own skills. The gameplay itself is a combination of a platformer with simple puzzles and combat.

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Iron Man 2
Iron Man 2

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Iron Man 2 is a continuation of the action game released in 2008, which will be created under the responsibility of Griptonite Games and Sega Studios San Francisco development teams. The plot of the production loosely refers to the motifs of the film directed by Jon Favreau. Players direct the actions of Tony Stark and James Rhodes, who as Iron Man and War Machine have to face the villains who threaten the world.

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Turok Evolution
Turok Evolution

7.1 Game Score

Revolution is a prequel to the Turok series, in which the player takes on the role of the Indian leader. He is sent to the Lost Land, where he becomes a Turk. Using a futuristic arsenal, he will break through forests full of dinosaurs to stop the coming war.

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Lost Planet: Extreme Condition
Lost Planet: Extreme Condition

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Lost Planet: Extreme Condition belongs to the genre of action games in which the game is watched from the third person perspective (TPP). This item was created in the offices of the Capcom concern. The main works were carried out by Keiji Inafune (Onimusha series) and Jun Takeuchi (Devil May Cry).

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Resident Evil 4 (2005)
Resident Evil 4 (2005)

7.1 Game Score

The fourth major installment of the cult series of survival horrors created by Capcom. In the game the player assumes the role of ex-cop Leon S. Kennedy, a character well known from the second entry in the franchise. As a special agent responsible for protecting the presidential family, he goes to Europe in order to find the missing daughter of the US president. The trail leads to a small village in Spain.

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RAGE
RAGE

7.1 Game Score

A first-person shooter featuring sandbox elements, set in a post-apocalyptic world. Rage is the first new IP created by id Software since 1996. The action takes place on Earth, though the planet was devastated by an asteroid. The protagonist has to face the new, brutal reality. Making allies among other survivors, they stand up to the military regime in order to fight for their future.

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TimeSplitters 2
TimeSplitters 2

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Timesplitters 2 is a continuation of a quite original shootout in which we travel in time. While preserving the specific atmosphere of the first movement, elements have been added that have made the game much more engaging.

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Heavy Metal F.A.K.K. 2
Heavy Metal F.A.K.K. 2

7.1 Game Score

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.

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inFamous: Second Son
inFamous: Second Son

7.1 Game Score

The third entry in the series of TPP action games, developed by Sucker Punch Productions in cooperation with Sony Computer Entertainment. We play as Delsin Rowe, a young man from Seattle, whose exceptional feats draw attention of Department of Unified Protection, which deals with cases of people with supernatural powers. In his fight against the officials, the protagonist can use e.g. fire powers and ability to change into smoke.

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Army of Two: The Devil’s Cartel
Army of Two: The Devil’s Cartel

7.1 Game Score

The third instalment of Army of Two from 2008. The title puts the player in the middle of a drug war taking place in Mexican cities. Just like its previous parts, the game focuses on cooperation.

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Devil May Cry HD Collection
Devil May Cry HD Collection

7.1 Game Score

A remastered edition of three first installments of the popular series of third-person perspective hack and slash games developed by Capcom. The saga started in 2001 on PlayStation 2 and it tells the story of a half-demon warrior named Dante, whose job is to fight evil. The gameplay mechanics of the game combine dynamic battles with adventure and platform game elements. A very spectacular combat system is the most famous feature of the game.

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Bunch of Heroes
Bunch of Heroes

7.1 Game Score

A cooperative arcade game in which we fight hordes of aliens and zombies. The production focuses on light gameplay and fun in a four-person group. The game is associated with such hits as Alien Breed, because the camera is placed above the heads of the characters. The creators of the game prepared a lot of levels and a large arsenal, including a flame thrower and gravity bombs.

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Toukiden 2
Toukiden 2

7.1 Game Score

A sequel to the 2013 action game Toukiden: The Age of Demons, created by Japanese studio Omega Force (known for e.g. One Piece: Pirate Warriors 3 and Dynasty Warriors). Unlike its predecessor, which was only available for portable devices, Toukiden 2 was also released for PlayStation 3 and 4 home consoles. The game's mechanics are similar to those of the first installment, so it's still a hack and slash with RPG elements.

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Evolve
Evolve

7.1 Game Score

A science-fiction first-person perspective online shooter in which the focus was placed on cooperation. The title was developed by the creators of the Left 4 Dead series – studio Turtle Rock. In many aspects Evolve is similar to the titles in the aforementioned series. The game takes place in an undetermined future and focuses on four-player teams hunting alien beasts. The members of the team belong to four different classes with various abilities that supplement each other during the game.

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Monster Hunter
Monster Hunter

7.1 Game Score

Bloodthirsty dinosaurs and not such defenceless cavemen - into such mysterious areas introduces us "Monster Hunter". Only our cunning and cleverness will determine how long we survive in this wild environment. Be an animal or hunt an animal - the choice is yours!

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Space Hulk: Deathwing
Space Hulk: Deathwing

7.1 Game Score

One of several video games based on Space Hulk - a board game created by Games Workshop and set in the world of Warhammer 40,000. In the case of Space Hulk: Deathwing, the players receive a fast-paced first-person shooter created as a result of the cooperation between Cyanide (the Blood Bowl series) and Streum On Studio (E.Y.E: Divine Cybermancy). The player is put in the shoes of the titular Deathwing squad's member.

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Ion Fury
Ion Fury

7.1 Game Score

Developed by Voidpoint and published by 3D Realms, Ion Maiden is a sci-fi FPS game. The player is taken to the future and assumes the role of a female mercenary known as Bombshell - her goal is to save humanity from an invasion of aliens. Although the game utilizes the Build engine from Duke Nukem 3D, the creators modernized it to a significant degree. Mechanics were also improved - the formula of said classic title laid the groundwork, though it got adequately expanded.

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The LEGO Ninjago Movie Video Game
The LEGO Ninjago Movie Video Game

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The LEGO Ninjago Movie Video Game is a platform action game released along with The LEGO Ninjago Movie. Just like the previous LEGO games, it was developed by Traveller's Tales. The story in The LEGO Ninjago Movie Video Game is based on the movie's plot. The evil Lord Garmadon brought the Ninjago City to its knees. Lead by the wise Master Wu, a group of fearless warriors decides to face Garmadon and bring peace and order back to the city.

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Nex Machina: Death Machine
Nex Machina: Death Machine

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A science fiction shooter from Housemarque, the creators of Outland, Alienation, Dead Nation, and Resogun. The action of Nex Machina: Death Machine is set in a future world in which technologically-advanced robots rebel against unsuspecting humans. The player controls one of the few people who are aware of the terror and decides to stop the hostile machines. The creators of Nex Machina: Death Machine combine modern gameplay with the charm of classic shooters from arcade machines.

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Conan Exiles
Conan Exiles

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Set in universe of Conan, a sandbox action game with survival features, developed by team at Norwegian Funcom, mostly known from its adventure cycle The Longest Journey and the Age of Conan MMORPG. We play as one of the many outcasts trying to survive in a brutal, hostile world.

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Call of Duty: WWII - The War Machine
Call of Duty: WWII - The War Machine

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The War Machine is the second DLC to an FPS game called Call of Duty: WWII. This expansion introduces 3 new PvP maps (Dunkirk, Egypt, and Nazi rocket base), a new mission in War mode that allows players to participate in the night siege of Sicily, and another chapter of the cooperative zombie mode, in which players are taken to Berlin overrun by the living dead.

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Hellbound
Hellbound

7.1 Game Score

A first-person shooter, in which we fight against demonic hordes. The game was inspired by classic first person shooters such as Doom, Quake, or Duke Nukem 3D. As a result, the gameplay is fast and brutal.

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Middle-earth: Shadow of War - Desolation of Mordor
Middle-earth: Shadow of War - Desolation of Mordor

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The DLC to Middle-earth: Shadow of War, in which the player assumes the role of Baranor - the commander of Minas Ithil who faces the threat coming from the East. This Add-on offers not only a number of new story-related quests but also an entirely new region and additional pieces of gear that the main protagonist can upgrade at his dwarf friend – Torvin.

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Sniper: Ghost Warrior Contracts
Sniper: Ghost Warrior Contracts

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The fourth entry in the Sniper: Ghost Warrior series developed by CI Games. This time, the players are taken to Siberia, where they once again eliminate selected targets as a sniper.

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