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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. more

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Syphon Filter
Syphon Filter

Action 11 February 1999

Re-edition of the cult action game with elements of a sneaky, which was originally released on the PlayStation in 1999. In this game we play the role of a secret government agent Gabe Logan, who tries to prevent a threatening terrorist attack in Washington using a dangerous biological weapon called Syphon Filter. In subsequent missions, our protagonist faces many different challenges, from open fire to silent sneaking behind enemies' backs.

Syphon Filter 2
Syphon Filter 2

Action 14 March 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.

Fighting Force
Fighting Force

Action 31 October 1997

A "walking" brawl, developed by the creators of Tomb Raider - Core Design studio, realized in the third person perspective. In the game we play one of the four characters trying to stop the booming of the crazy Dr. Zening. Disappointed by prophecies about the imminent end of the world, he decides to bring an apocalypse to mankind on his own.

MDK
MDK

Action 21 November 1997

MDK is a well received third-person perspective action game developed by Shiny Entertainment. The player assumes the role of Kurt Hectic, who uses intellect and inventions of doctor Fluke Hawkins to face an alien race that attacks Earth.

Die Hard Trilogy 2: Viva Las Vegas
Die Hard Trilogy 2: Viva Las Vegas

Action 29 February 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.

Doom (1993)
Doom (1993)

Action 16 November 1995

A first-person shooter set in a science fiction realm, created by id Software studio, previously known mainly for the arcade series Commander Keen and the groundbreaking Wolfenstein 3D. Action of Doom takes place in the near future, and players play the part of a cosmic Marine who, for insubordination, is sent to UAC corporation's secret research facility on Mars.

Tomorrow Never Dies
Tomorrow Never Dies

Action 16 November 1999

Based on the cinema hit license "Tomorrow Never Dies" action game with a view of a third person. The production was released exclusively on PlayStation 1 and allows you to take part in events presented in Hollywood production.

Blast Radius
Blast Radius

Action 30 July 1998

Prepared by Psygnosis studio, authors of the Colony Wars series, a space shooter with a high degree of difficulty. Production focuses on the arcade model of fun, testing the player's skills in a number of dynamic missions.

MediEvil (1998)
MediEvil (1998)

Action 01 October 1998

Legendary arcade humorous action game, in which we play the role of a dead knight, who in the form of a skeleton tries to blur a stain on the honor and make revenge on his killers.

MediEvil 2
MediEvil 2

Action 19 April 2000

Continuation of the action adventure game released in 1998. Again, we play Sir Daniel Fortesque, a dead knight who was brought back to life to defeat the evil sorcerer.

Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker
Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker

Action 20 November 2000

Brawler based on the motifs of an animated series known in Poland as Batman of the future. Players take on the role of Terry McGinnis, the new Nietoper Man, whose task is to solve the mystery behind the return of the famous Joker and stop him from implementing the next evil plan.

Batman & Robin
Batman & Robin

Action 31 July 1998

An action game which is a loose adaptation of a film under the same title. Players play the title characters, accompanied by Batgirl, and try to foil the plans of the villains threatening Gotham City, led by Mr. Freeze and Poison Ivy.

Critical Depth
Critical Depth

Action 31 October 1997

Arcade production based on the assumptions of known from car action games. The title allows you to steer submarines equipped with different weapons and take part in a series of battles.

Alien Trilogy
Alien Trilogy

Action 29 February 1996

The first person shooter is a summary of the adventures of brave Ellen Ripley from the first three parts of the film series. Alien Trilogy was created by Probe Entertainment studio. The game was launched in 1996.

Duke Nukem: Time to Kill
Duke Nukem: Time to Kill

Action 30 September 1998

Action game with TPP view released exclusively on PlayStation. The title abandons the assumptions of previous productions with the famous Duke, but retains the characteristic climate of the cycle. The title character sets off on a journey in time to thwart the plans of the cosmic race.

Parasite Eve
Parasite Eve

Action 29 March 1998

The first production by Squaresoft studio, which was addressed to adult audiences. Parasite Eve combines elements of horror with mechanics known from action games and RPGs in an innovative way.

Ronin Blade
Ronin Blade

Action 31 August 1999

Action adventure game set in feudal Japan. A player can play as a stray samurai or a woman trained in the secrets of ninjutsu. Each of them has a unique plot. The gameplay puts a strong emphasis on combat and offers an advanced system of duels, as well as the possibility of developing protagonists and weapons.

Star Wars: Demolition
Star Wars: Demolition

Action 12 November 2000

Set in the universe of Star Wars, an action game in which the player takes control of one of several characters controlling various vehicles and fights in closed arenas. The aim of the game is to eliminate all opponents. The game is enriched by reinforcements scattered around the maps, such as weapon upgrades or a masking device.

Deathtrap Dungeon
Deathtrap Dungeon

Action 19 March 1998

Three-dimensional action game based on one of the installments of the popular in the nineties series of text fiction games Fighting Fantasy. The player takes on the role of an Amazon or a barbarian and travels through vast undergrounds full of traps, puzzles and enemies to be defeated. A large arsenal of weapons and magical attacks was put at his disposal.

Time Crisis
Time Crisis

Action 31 October 1997

Shooting on rails published by Namco. Production allows players to play the role of a secret agent who tries to save the kidnapped daughter of the president of a fictitious state. The title introduced a revolutionary concept for the genre of hiding behind covers.

C-12: Final Resistance
C-12: Final Resistance

Action 06 April 2001

A futuristic action game in which the player takes on the role of a soldier equipped with cybernetic implants, defending the planet from alien invasion. The protagonist performs this task first with a laser sword, and later also with a firearm. The production was one of the last high-budget titles published on the first Sony console.

Parasite Eve II
Parasite Eve II

Action 16 December 1999

Continuation of an unusual combination of horror and action game with elements associated so far with RPG productions. The title tells the story of Ayi Brei, an officer who traces monsters that threaten people.

Soviet Strike
Soviet Strike

Action 31 October 1996

The next installment of the series of arcade air shooters, in which the action is presented in isometric projection. This is the first part of the cycle released on a 32-bit console.

Nightmare Creatures II
Nightmare Creatures II

Action 23 May 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.