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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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Darksiders II
Darksiders II

Action 14 August 2012

The sequel to the action game, Darksiders, released in 2010 by the developer studio Vigil Games. The storyline of Darksiders II depicts the adventures of another of the raiders of the apocalypse – Death. The hero sets out to aid his brother – War, who has been accused of unleashing the Apocalypse prematurely. In order to help, the protagonist has to prove the existence of a plot and resurrect humanity, which was completely annihilated in the End-War.

LEGO The Hobbit
LEGO The Hobbit

Action 08 April 2014

LEGO The Hobbit is a 3D action platformer and an adaptation of the movies Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey and Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug. It was developed by Traveller's Tales, a studio that specializes in LEGO games (i.e. LEGO Star Wars and LEGO The Lord of The Rings). During their adventures, the players can play as Bilbo Baggins, Gandalf, and the dwarves on their dangerous journey to retrieve the treasures of Smaug the dragon.

LEGO The Lord of the Rings
LEGO The Lord of the Rings

Action 13 November 2012

An action game, featuring elements of a 3D platformer, based on J.R.R. Tolkien’s novels and the movie trilogy by Peter Jackson. LEGO The Lord of the Rings is another "blocky" production from Traveller’s Tale studio. It lets us take the role of a chosen member of the Fellowship of the Ring and set out on a dangerous journey to stop Sauron and his minions. The campaign consists of a series of stages inspired by the most memorable scenes from the movies.

Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor
Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor

Action 18 November 2014

A TPP action game set in J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth. Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor was developed by Monolith Productions, the creators of Aliens vs Predator 2 and F.E.A.R.: First Encounter Assault Recon. The plot takes place before the events depicted in "The Lord of the Rings".

DMC: Devil May Cry
DMC: Devil May Cry

Action 15 January 2013

A dynamic action game utilizing the third-person perspective. It's the fifth installment in the Devil May Cry franchise and also the reboot of the series. The game was produced by British studio Ninja Theory (Heavenly Sword, Enslaved: Odyssey to the West) and the process was supervised by Capcom. DMC: Devil May Cry takes place simultaneously in two worlds: the human one and the infernal one (Limbo).

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

Action 23 January 2015

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.

Devil May Cry 4
Devil May Cry 4

Action 05 February 2008

A dynamic, third-person perspective action game, which is the fourth major installment in the hack and slash series by Capcom, mainly associated with SONY consoles. The plot in Devil May Cry 4 concentrates on the adventures of a completely new protagonist – Nero, a member of the Holy Knights. One day he witnesses a slaughter on his brothers carried out by Dante – the character known from the previous parts – and swears to avenge them.

The Legend of Korra
The Legend of Korra

Action 22 October 2014

Fantasy-based third person action game based on the license for the popular Nickelodeon animated series, screened in Poland as Legend of Korra. The game was created by Platinum Games, a studio known for cult Bayonetta. The action of the game takes place between events shown in the 2nd and 3rd season of the series. We move to the world in which people can control the elements of fire, earth, air or water.

Bakugan: Battle Brawlers
Bakugan: Battle Brawlers

Action 20 October 2009

Bakugan: Battle Brawlers, created by Japanese developer NOW Production, is based on the popular anime series under the same title.

NieR Gestalt
NieR Gestalt

Action 23 April 2010

NieR Gestalt is a third-person action game developed by the popular Japanese company Square Enix. The story is set in a world overrun by monstrous creatures and a virus called Black Scrawl. As the titular Nier, we set out to find a cure for the infected daughter.

Alice: Madness Returns
Alice: Madness Returns

Action 14 June 2011

A third-person action game with elements of 3D platformer and adventure game, designed by American McGee and his Spice Horse studio. Similarly to the previous work of that developer, i.e. American McGee’s Alice, also this game is a reinterpretation of a novel by Lewis Carroll. After ten years of dealing with catatonic schizophrenia caused by the tragic death of her parents, the eponymous heroine has a chance of getting back to a normal life.

Dust: An Elysian Tail
Dust: An Elysian Tail

Action 15 August 2012

A side-scrolling action platformer with RPG elements, developed by Dean Dodrill’s one-man studio Humble Hearts adapting his own animated movie. We assume the role of a hooded character of unclear origins, armed with an ancient magical sword. He sets out on a dangerous journey together with his faithful friend, Fidget, to free his village from the rule of mysterious monsters and learn about his past. The gameplay focuses on combo-based combat.

Zeno Clash: Ultimate Edition
Zeno Clash: Ultimate Edition

Action 05 May 2010

A brutal action game in which we observe the events from the perspective of the first person. We play the role of a warrior, setting off to the end of the world. We roll down effective melee battles with monsters.

Prince of Persia: Epilogue
Prince of Persia: Epilogue

Action 05 March 2009

First DLC to Prince of Persia. It is an extension of the last stage of production, introducing a few new elements to the game.

The Lord of the Rings: Conquest
The Lord of the Rings: Conquest

Action 13 January 2009

An action game set in the universe created by J.R.R. Tolkien. The game shows a vision of the aforementioned universe inspired by the movie trilogy directed by Peter Jackson. Developed by Pandemic Studios, The Lord of the Rings: Conquest allows the player to participate in a number of battles determining the fate of Middle Earth.

Undead Legions
Undead Legions

Action 28 March 2013

Undead Legions is a fantasy-based, dynamic shooter with top-down action. Players direct the actions of heroes, and their task is to confront the hordes of once defeated enemies who have returned as undead. The title was produced by independent German studio Key17 Games.

Dungeons & Dragons: Chronicles of Mystara
Dungeons & Dragons: Chronicles of Mystara

Action 19 June 2013

Dungeons & Dragons: Chronicles of Mystara is a compilation of two games produced by Capcom studio - Dungeons & Dragons: Tower of Doom and Dungeons & Dragons: Shadow over Mystara. Both are two-dimensional walking beats enriched with RPG elements.

N3II: Ninety-Nine Nights
N3II: Ninety-Nine Nights

Action 29 June 2010

The Sequel of one of the first slashers available on Xbox 360. Countless hordes of opponents versus a player-led hero - that's how Ninety-Nine Nights 2 can be characterized.

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.

BloodRayne: Betrayal
BloodRayne: Betrayal

Action 07 September 2011

Maintained in the convention of side-scroll 2D arcade with elements of hack'n slash, third installment of BloodRayne series. The title dhampiece must stop the evil vampire planning a bloody massacre. The production of the Abstraction studio was originally released on consoles.

Bloodforge
Bloodforge

Action 25 April 2012

Slasher in Celtic climates. The production resembles such titles as God of War or Dante's Inferno, although it prefers a much darker style. In the game we play the role of Croma, a warrior who exposed himself to the gods and has to fight for life. The hero has various attacks and a large arsenal and deals with enemies in an extremely brutal way.

Fable: The Journey
Fable: The Journey

Action 09 October 2012

A spin-off to the legendary RPG series developed by Lionhead studios. The game was created exclusively for Xbox 360 and the Kinect motion controller. The story takes place in the well-known land of Albion, but the gameplay mechanics were significantly simplified in order to support Kinect. It is a first-person action game with a linear story. The player is put in the shoes of a young coachman by the name of Gabriel.

Devil May Cry HD Collection
Devil May Cry HD Collection

Action 03 April 2012

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.

Dungeon Fighter LIVE: Fall of Hendon Myre
Dungeon Fighter LIVE: Fall of Hendon Myre

Action 30 May 2012

Dungeon Fighter LIVE: Fall of Hendon Myre is an arcade game in which, like such classics as Golden Axe or Double Dragon, we keep moving to the right and fight hordes of monsters.