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GBA Action Video Games

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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LEGO Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy
LEGO Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy

Action 12 September 2006

LEGO Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy is a continuation of one of the best made electronic and entertainment products of 2005. According to the subtitle, this time the developers focused on three episodes of the Star Wars film cycle, shot by George Lucas in 1977-1983.

Tomb Raider: Legend
Tomb Raider: Legend

Action 10 November 2006

The seventh major installment of the Tomb Raider series. As the previous parts of the game were not received very well, a new studio – Crystal Dynamics, with Toby Gard, the creator of the original series, in its ranks – was entrusted with the game. Setting-wise, the title goes back to its roots, which means exploring ancient tombs and catacombs. During the gameplay you will visit a number of exotic locations, including Himalayas, Bolivia, Peru, Japan, Ghana, Malaysia, England, and Kazakhstan.

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

Action 08 November 2005

Another virtual adaptation based on a book belonging to the series written by J.K. Rowling. The series revolves around the adventures of Harry Potter and his two friends: Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley.

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

Action 26 June 2007

Published by Electronic Arts, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix is a game based on the fifth movie following the adventures of a young wizard. Similarly to all the previous installments, the game is available on multiple platforms and follows the formula developed by the previous Harry Potter games – the players are given an action adventure game, in which they observe the action from the third person perspective.

Medal of Honor: Infiltrator
Medal of Honor: Infiltrator

Action 17 November 2003

The very popular Medal of Honor series returns to GBA, this time making perfect use of the hardware capabilities of the Nintendo consoles.

Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell

Action 05 June 2003

A third-person stealth action game by Ubisoft Montreal, inspired by the works of the famous Tom Clancy and the NetForce novel series. We assume the role of Sam Fisher, a federal agent and an operative of a secret unit within NSA (National Security Agency). The protagonist's task is to perform missions given to him by the agency, usually involving elimination of incredibly dangerous enemies, destroying documents, or infiltrating secret installations.

Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events
Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events

Action 10 November 2004

A computer game based on the very popular series of books for children "A Series of Unfortunate Events", as well as a film adaptation of the first three parts of the cycle (The Bad Beginning; The Reptile Room; The Wide Window).

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2: Battle Nexus
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2: Battle Nexus

Action 19 October 2004

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2 is a continuation of a virtual beat game, treating the adventures of a quartet of mutated turtles, eliminating all manifestations of evil with the help of Far Eastern martial arts. This program was created on the basis of the second series of cartoons about warlike reptiles.

Bratz: Babyz
Bratz: Babyz

Action 03 November 2006

Bratz: Babyz was prepared especially for the premiere of the animated film under the same title. Both works refer to the brand under which various toys are released on the market - mainly dolls, representing crazy teenage girls.

Smuggler's Run
Smuggler's Run

Action 25 September 2002

We play the role of the title smuggler and transport illegal goods. There are several dozen different vehicles to choose from. The game has an extensive singleleplayer and an equally interesting multiplayer (for 2 people).

Max Payne
Max Payne

Action 18 December 2003

Max Payne is a third-person perspective action game developed by the Finnish studio Remedy Entertainment. The protagonist is an undercover DEA agent whose task is to locate the source of Valkyr - a deadly new drug. Personally, Max is also seeking revenge against the murderers of his family. He falls victim to a conspiracy and gets accused of killing his supervisor. The creators were inspired by the crime stories from the 1940s and 1950s, Pulp novels, and the movie, The Matrix.

Doom (1993)
Doom (1993)

Action 28 October 2001

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.

TMNT - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
TMNT - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Action 20 March 2007

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is another action adventure game about the adventures of Ninja Turtles Warriors. This time it was decided to create a product on the canvas of a full-length film, made entirely with the use of computer graphics. Of course, we see Leonard, Donatell, Raphael and Michelangel in the leading roles, both in the cinema hits and in the game.

Medal of Honor: Underground
Medal of Honor: Underground

Action 02 December 2002

Medal of Honor: Underground is a sequel to the World War II-based FPP shooter from DreamWorks Interactive, released in 1999 exclusively on PlayStation. The story of Medal of Honor: Underground is a prequel to the events described in its predecessor, and you play as a woman named Manon Batiste, a member of the French Resistance recruited by the US Bureau of Strategic Services.

Sonic Advance 2
Sonic Advance 2

Action 09 March 2003

Continuation of the adventures of the crazy hedgehog. This time we can direct one of the five different characters. Improvements included the appearance and size of the levels, as well as the quality of the audiovisual luminaire.

Avatar: The Last Airbender - The Burning Earth
Avatar: The Last Airbender - The Burning Earth

Action 16 October 2007

Continuation of the game "Avatar: The Last Airbender". Again we play the role of Aang, who is the reincarnation of the title Avatar. We participate in numerous clashes with enemy forces.

Wolfenstein 3D
Wolfenstein 3D

Action 31 March 2002

A 1992 cult shooter game, often called the “forefather” of 3D FPS games. Wolfenstein 3D was developed by the famous studio id Software, also known from such titles as Doom or Quake. You play as William “B.J.” Blazkowicz, an Allied special forces spy, who undertakes dangerous missions on enemy territory. Blazkowicz is sent to Nazi Germany to infiltrate Castle Hollehammer, a secret base where research on creating a super-soldier is conducted.

Doom II
Doom II

Action 22 October 2002

Classic FPS, this time on Game Boy Advance. In the distant future, the Earth is attacked by hell-born monsters whose habitat was discovered on Mars. As a surviving marines with an impressive arsenal, we face hordes of hellish beasts on more than 32 levels. In addition, we get a sensational multiplayer mode.

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Action 11 July 2005

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is an action adventure game based on a cinematic screening (directed by Tim Burton and with John Depp in the lead role) of Roald Dahl's classic book of the same title.

Robots
Robots

Action 22 February 2005

Robots is a game for younger players, the plot of which is based on an animated S-F film of the same title.

Shrek SuperSlam
Shrek SuperSlam

Action 25 October 2005

Shrek SuperSlam is an action game produced by Amaze Entertainmen developer studio with a third person perspective (TPP), set in a world well known from DreamWorks animated films. Players can play the title game or 20 other fairytale characters and take part in spectacular duels using fists, hooves, tusks and various other weapons.

Scooby Doo! Mystery Mayhem
Scooby Doo! Mystery Mayhem

Action 11 July 2003

Scooby Doo: Mystery Mayhem is a platformer with strongly outlined elements typical for point'n'clickable adventures. Jump, run, find, bring in, sweep and everything is already known. The game was created by Artificial Mind and Movement and released THQ.

The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy
The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy

Action 26 September 2006

The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy is a ruthless virtual fight from Midway Games studio. The game was created on the basis of a television animated series of the same name (the Polish title is: Dark Adventures of Billy and Mandy), aired by Cartoon Network and created by Maxwell Atoms.

Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith
Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith

Action 04 May 2005

Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith is a dynamic action game with a third person view (TPP), based on cinema superproduction. The player directs the actions of the main characters in the film, fighting spectacular battles on light swords, participating in battles and fulfilling various tasks. Developers from The Collective studio took care of attractive audio-visual setting and the possibility of playing with a live opponent.