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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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Contra: Legacy of War
Contra: Legacy of War

Action 29 November 1996

Prepared by the Hungarian studio Appaloosa Interactive, the next installment of the famous series of arcade shooters. This is the first part of the legendary cycle that uses 3D graphics.

Ace Combat 2
Ace Combat 2

Action 30 May 1997

The second part of the air shootout, which neatly combines arcade and simulation elements. Exclusively released on PlayStation 1, the production is a continuation of Air Combat from 1997.

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.

The Fifth Element
The Fifth Element

Action 23 September 1998

A licensed science fiction action game with a third person perspective. The title allows you to play heroses known from the cinema screen and take part in the events presented in Hollywood production.

OverBlood
OverBlood

Action 02 August 1996

A survival horror in which we play Lars Karcy, one of the victims of horrific experiments carried out at the secret research facility of Lystra Laboratories. While playing in OverBlood we travel through claustrophobic locations, fight with encountered opponents and solve puzzles pushing the story forward.

Rampage World Tour
Rampage World Tour

Action 30 September 1997

Two-dimensional action game, which is a remake of the arcade game Rampage released in 1986. We take control of one of the three giant monsters, demolishing the world's most famous cities.

Rampage: Universal Tour
Rampage: Universal Tour

Action 31 March 1999

The third part of the famous series of arcade action games Rampage, in which players take over the role of giant beasts destroying the city. This is the first edition released only on consoles.

Dreams to Reality
Dreams to Reality

Action 01 January 1997

Action adventure game created by Cryo Interactive studio, in which we play the role of Duncan - the chosen one trying to save the land of sleep and the real world from the forces of evil. In Dreams to Reality we observe the protagonist's actions from behind his back - during the game we mainly deal with exploration of the location, solving environmental riddles and fighting with enemies.

Assault Rigs
Assault Rigs

Action 01 February 1996

Action game with elements of a simulator, in which we sit behind the controls of virtual tanks and take part in brutal games. In addition to dozens of missions designed for solo play, Assault Rigs offers levels designed for multiplayer play. Noteworthy is also the graphic design, maintained in a style evoking associations with the cult film Tron.

The Misadventures of Tron Bonne
The Misadventures of Tron Bonne

Action 22 July 1999

Spin-off of the Mega Man Legends series, in which we play the title role of Tron Bonne. The protagonist's task is to collect the money needed to pay the ransom and free her brothers and sisters who have been kidnapped by the evil Mr. Loath. To this end, the heroine undertakes various tasks such as plundering dangerous ruins and assaulting banks.

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.

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.

Final Doom
Final Doom

Action 01 October 1996

Developed in collaboration between id Software and GT Interactive, this is the official expansion to the 1994 cult FPS shooter Doom II: Hell on Earth. The expansion entitled Final Doom enriches the basic version of the game with two brand new episodes: Plutonia Experiment and TNT: Evilution, in which we follow the further fate of a lone soldier, fighting hordes of hellish monsters.

Die Hard Trilogy
Die Hard Trilogy

Action 31 August 1996

A dynamic action game based on the famous Bruce Willis film series. The production is divided into three parts, referring to the individual films and which are basically three independent games. In Die Hard Trilogy you will find both a third-person action game, rail-shooter shooting, as well as an arcade car game.

Crusaders of Might and Magic
Crusaders of Might and Magic

Action 29 February 2000

Crusaders of Might and Magic, developed by 3DO Company, is an action RPG spin-off of the popular Might and Magic series. We play as a young warrior named Drake who seeks revenge for the slaughter that took place in his home village in the past. After years spent on training and exercising, he decides to face the force that ravages the country - Legion of the Fallen, led by the demonic Necros who sold his soul for magical powers.

Nightmare Creatures
Nightmare Creatures

Action 30 September 1997

Nightmare Creatures is an expanded action game with elements of adventure, in which we observe the action from the third person's perspective (TPP view). The whole climate resembles such series as Resident Evil or Castlevania.

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
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.

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.

Alien Resurrection
Alien Resurrection

Action 10 October 2000

A shooter with elements of horror, based on the popular Alien: Awakening from 1997. The production depicts the fate of cloned Ellen Ripley and a group of mercenaries trying to survive the clash with bloodthirsty aliens. The production allows players to play four different heroes, and each of them has a unique equipment. Among the opponents there are iconic xenomorphs, small hugger guys and hostile soldiers.

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.