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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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Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath HD
Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath HD

6.8 Game Score

Refreshed edition of the fourth part of the popular Oddworld series, in which as the title stranger we deal with chasing carnivores, rogue after the immersed in lawless universe of the game. HD Edition is primarily about improved high-definition graphics, remodeled characters and locations, as well as improved sound and three levels of gameplay difficulty.

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Saints Row: Gat out of Hell
Saints Row: Gat out of Hell

6.8 Game Score

A stand-alone expansion to the fourth installment of the series of crazy action games, Saints Row, developed since 2006 by Volition studio. The protagonist of the expansion is Johnny Gat, a character well known by the fans of the series. Together with hacker Kinzie Kensington he literally goes to hell and back. The pair of characters is tasked with saving the leader of the Saints gang who was chosen by the lord of hell as fiancé for his daughter.

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Crackdown 3
Crackdown 3

6.8 Game Score

The third installment in a series of popular, open-world futuristic action games. Crackdown 3 introduces the franchise to the eighth-gen consoles. The game was created by Cloudgine – a British studio led by David Jones, who is the father of the series. Similar to the previous installments, the player is taken to a futuristic city of an open structure, assuming the role of a futuristic officer of the law who faces organized crime.

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Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor's Edge
Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor's Edge

6.8 Game Score

Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor's Edge is a special version of the popular Ninja Team action game. The plot shows the struggle of ninja warrior Ryu Hayabusy against a dangerous corporation. The gameplay is characterized by dynamic scenes of fights with the use of white weapons.

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Sniper Elite: Nazi Zombie Army
Sniper Elite: Nazi Zombie Army

6.8 Game Score

Created with a view to playing in co-op mode action game, which is based on hit studio Rebellion - Sniper Elite V2. The main campaign takes place just before the fall of the Third Reich. Aware of the coming defeat, Adolf Hitler turns to dark rituals that turn the inhabitants of Germany into the living dead. A handful of surviving American, German and Soviet soldiers join forces to confront this new threat.

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Star Wars: Battlefront
Star Wars: Battlefront

6.8 Game Score

The third installment in the Star Wars-themed first person shooter series, which comes back after 10-year hiatus and with audiovisuals befitting the eight generation of consoles. After Lucas Arts Studio, who developed the first two parts, was closed, the works on the sequel were handed over to EA DICE. The game once more takes you into the age-old war for the galaxy and lets you choose one of two sides of the conflict.

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Fantasy World Dizzy
Fantasy World Dizzy

6.8 Game Score

Zaks once again reminded about himself. This time the sorcerer's target was troll Rockwart, who under the influence of charm went to the side of evil and at the command of his new master kidnapped our hero's beloved, the beautiful Daisy. Of course, the task of a player who once again plays the role of Dizzy is to find a life partner and thus destroy the sorcerer's plans....

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Operation Wolf
Operation Wolf

6.8 Game Score

Operation Wolf is a classic representative of the so-called "rail-shooters". What distinguishes him from other shooters is that we do not have any influence on the movement of our hero, and the only interactive element is a mouse-controlled viewfinder.

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Asghan: The Dragon Slayer
Asghan: The Dragon Slayer

6.8 Game Score

As an Asghan, a warrior prince, you must fight hordes of deadly dragons, travel a dangerous path to regain the right to the throne of the kingdom of Blackmoon.

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Command & Conquer: Renegade
Command & Conquer: Renegade

6.8 Game Score

Side-scroller of the extremely popular strategy series started in 1995 by Westwood Studios. The story of the game uses a well-known motif from the full-fledged parts of the series - a conflict between the forces of GDI and NOD. This time, however, we don't have to do with a classic RTS strategy, but with a first-person action game, in which we play as captain Nick "Havoc" Parker, performing a number of dangerous missions against the NOD Brotherhood.

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Spec Ops 2: Green Berets
Spec Ops 2: Green Berets

6.8 Game Score

Spec Ops 2: Green Berets is the second part of a series of tactical first person shootings by Zombie Inc. Players play the role of the commander of the title units of the "Green Berets". - an elite unit of the American army. Their task is to plan and then carry out a series of military operations in different corners of the globe.

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Line of Sight: Vietnam
Line of Sight: Vietnam

6.8 Game Score

Line of Sight: Vietnam is a first person shooter produced by nFusion Interactive studio, the action of which was set in the realities of the Vietnam War. The player takes on the role of sniper of an elite commandos unit, who is delegated to perform a number of dangerous missions. Creators of the game took care of, among others, detailed 3D graphics and multi-player mode of play.

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Enclave
Enclave

6.8 Game Score

Action game with RPG elements in fantasy reality, played from TPP or FPP view. The world of the game has divided into the land of good and evil - we have to take one side. The campaign consists of more than 20 levels full of different monsters. Climatic locations and a rich arsenal diversify the gameplay.

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Fist of the North Star: Ken's Rage
Fist of the North Star: Ken's Rage

6.8 Game Score

Dynamic action game with TPP perspective, set in postapocalyptic climates, produced by Koei studio. We play the role of Kenshiro, a killer warrior whose task is to break through hordes of enemies on the way to a specific point. Brutal, yet interesting graphics and great sound effects make this title interesting.

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Judge Dredd: Dredd vs Death
Judge Dredd: Dredd vs Death

6.8 Game Score

Judge Dredd: Dredd vs Death is a Rebellion studio-produced first person shooter with comic heros in the lead role. The action of the game is set in the futuristic metropolis of Mega-City One. The player takes on the role of the title police officer who, without disguise, tries to stop all criminals.

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No More Heroes: Heroes Paradise
No More Heroes: Heroes Paradise

6.8 Game Score

A crazy game showing the action from the perspective of TPP. It tells the crazy story of Travis Touchdown, a contract killer.

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Spider-Man 3: The Game
Spider-Man 3: The Game

6.8 Game Score

An action adventure game based on the third Spider-Man movie directed by Sam Raimi. The action is set in the city of New York, recreated with great attention to details. We assume the role of the eponymous superhero, who has to undertake a myriad of various quests. However, the story does not impose any specific path on us, letting us decide the mission order on our own.

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Metal Arms: Glitch in the System
Metal Arms: Glitch in the System

6.8 Game Score

Glitch - a small robot, but with a great spirit, must set off on a journey to save his mechanical friends and crack down with the forces of evil robots.

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Saints Row 2
Saints Row 2

6.8 Game Score

The sequel to the 2006’s third-person action game which was created as a response to the popularity of the Grand Theft Auto series. The action of Saints Row 2 takes place several years after the events of the original, when its protagonist, wishing to take revenge on the traitors that made him lose his current influence, finds himself in serious trouble. Mechanics-wise, Saints Row 2 does not introduce too many novelties and bases on the tried solutions of the original.

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Dark Void
Dark Void

6.8 Game Score

Arcade action game from the perspective of a third person, taking place in an alternative dimension of our world. As the main character Will will come to stand up to the battle with the alien race and find the opportunity to return to the original dimension. The hero is equipped with an armour with a rocket backpack and various weapons. The game uses the third generation Unreal engine and the gameplay contains some original ideas.

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Warriors Orochi 2
Warriors Orochi 2

6.8 Game Score

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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Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City
Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City

6.8 Game Score

Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City is a spin-off installment of Resident Evil, a popular action game series. The title was developed by Slant Six Games under the supervision of Capcom. The players can assume the role of Umbrella Security Services (USS) agents and look at the events of Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 3: Nemesis from their perspective.

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Medal of Honor
Medal of Honor

6.8 Game Score

Another installment in the bestselling Medal of Honor series. This entry is a reboot of the saga, and for the first time in history it takes place in modern times. The game was created by Danger Close studio in cooperation with EA Dice. The former created the single player mode, the latter developed multiplayer mode. In the game the player assumes the roles of two members of elite American forces, Tier 1 and US Rangers. Both teams support each other during the missions.

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Dynasty Warriors 6: Empires
Dynasty Warriors 6: Empires

6.8 Game Score

Warriors Dynasty 6: Empires is another position referring to the cult slasher. Developers from Omega Force have enriched the gameplay system with numerous elements of strategy. The scenario takes the player into the realities of ancient China, where he has to face hostile armies.

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