Action Video Games44
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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Hexen II
Action 02 June 1997
Another action/FPS game created by Raven Software team. This time, Raven Software developers decided to adapt the engine Quake for the game. Of course, not without minor corrections, after all, the first Hexen was known for the fact that in addition to the traditional portion of devastation, it also offered accents characteristic of adventure games.
Brothers in Arms: Earned in Blood
Action 04 October 2005
Brothers in Arms: Earned in Blood is the next installment of a series of tactical shootouts that took place during World War II. After the big success of the first game entitled Road to Hill 30, the authors from Gearbox Software decided to continue the topic. The new program appeared on the market only a few months after the original.
Bionic Commando
Action 19 May 2009
The production refers to a popular hit from years ago, published under the same title. Producers approached the issue in a creative way, transforming the original into a dynamic, contemporary action game with platform elements. In the game we move into the future and play as a hero armed with a mechanical hand. Passing the levels, let's get to know the next events of the campaign with a surprising finale.
Dynasty Warriors: Gundam 3
Action 28 June 2011
The third part of the series based on the famous anime Gundam, produced by Koei studio to a company from Namco Bandai Games. In the game, with the help of a powerful battle suit, we fight against a hordes of enemies. In battles we use a number of special skills and blows. Great references to anime, lots of tasks and characters, as well as a developed multiplayer mode are the main advantages of the title.
Wheelman
Action 24 March 2009
An action game focusing mainly on the presentation of extremely dynamic and impressive car chases. A big attraction is the ability to play the role of a driver played by Vin Diesel.
Death to Spies: Moment of Truth
Action 28 March 2008
The second part of the sneaky game Death is Spies. Once again we play the role of a Soviet spy, performing missions during World War II. Most of the tasks have to be done quietly, crossing the enemy's territory unnoticed or infiltrating such places in disguise.
Battlestrike: Force of Resistance 2
Action 20 March 2009
An action game that takes us into the realities of the Second World War. We play the role of a Russian soldier, who must stop the secret German project of a new, dangerous weapon. The creators have prepared eight separate missions - we will visit Stalingrad, a small town in Ukraine and a German war factory. While playing we have to use many sabotage tactics.
Hunting Unlimited 2010
Action 09 July 2009
Hunting game in which we hunt for about 20 different species of animals. For the first time in the history of the series we are going to Germany, although we can also visit the Black Continent or Canada.
Sniper: Art of Victory
Action 29 November 2007
Sniper: The art of winning is the first-person shootout behind which CITY Interactive stands. The Chrome engine game takes us to the virtual battlefields of World War II.
Killzone 2
Action 25 February 2009
A direct sequel to the futuristic first person shooter released on PlayStation 2, created by Guerilla Games as an answer to the successful, and mostly Xbox exclusive, Halo series. Killzone 2 takes place on the home planet of Helghan, two years after the events shown in the first game in the series.
Totally Spies! Cyber Mission
Action 31 October 2024
An action adventure game based on the popular animated series. Totally Spies! Cyber Mission allows us to play as Sam, Clover or Alex. The secret agents travel to Singapore. They must rely on stealth & gadgets to complete various missions awaiting them.
Unreal Tournament 2004
Action 15 March 2004
The third installment in the popular series of online first-person shooters developed by Digital Extremes. It is an improved and enhanced version of its 2003 predecessor, expanded with patches, expansions and additions. In addition to having better graphics, based on the improved engine from Unreal Tournament 2003, and a new user interface, Unreal Tournament 2004 adds two new game modes: the Assault Mode from the first game and Onslaught Mode based on the similar mode from Battlefield 1942.
America's Army: Operations
Action 11 October 2002
Tactical action game created for the American army. The production focuses primarily on multiplayer gameplay, although it also includes several introductory (training) missions. Up to 32 players, divided into different classes, take part in the fights. The developers of the game tried to render the struggle of soldiers in a quite realistic way, which can be an advantage for many players.
Call of Duty: Roads to Victory
Action 13 March 2007
Call of Duty: Roads to Victory is another FPS game, part of the best-selling series developed since 2003. This work is also the first product in the series for PlayStation Portable. The owners of this pocket console have been given an exclusive position that is not directly linked to any earlier version of CoD.
Painkiller: Overdose
Action 23 October 2007
A direct sequel to Painkiller, the popular first-person shooter from 2004. In contrast to the original, the production wasn’t developed by the Poland-based studio People Can Fly but Mindware Studios, a Czech studio. We don’t assume the role of Daniel Garner, the protagonist of the prequel either, although the events partly take place before his lone crusade. At the core of Painkiller: Overdose is a single player campaign that consists of sixteen levels.
Shadow Ops: Red Mercury
Action 22 September 2004
Shadow Ops: Red Mercury is a first person shooter (FPS) produced by Zombie Inc. development studio and set in the near future. The player takes on the role of a member of the Delta Force, and his task is to take over the extremely dangerous substance called "red mercury" before it reaches the hands of terrorists.
Castlevania: Symphony of the Night
Action 20 March 1997
Castlevania: Symphony of the Night is an extended game from the famous series about vampire hunters. Two-dimensional platformer belongs also to the species of metroidvanii.
Wolfschanze 2
Action 25 November 2009
Wolfschanze 2 is the second installment of the first person shootout (FPS) in the realities of World War II. The title was produced and released by City Interactive. The player plays the role of a Red Army officer sent deep behind the front line with the task of stealing the German cipher machine and code book.
Alien Rage
Action 24 September 2013
A science-fiction first-person shooter developed by City Interactive, a studio from Bydgoszcz, Poland. The production draws inspiration from the FPS classics such as Unreal and Quake. In the distant future, humanity and a technologically advance alien race fight for an invaluable mineral—Promethium. When the aliens conquer the asteroid Deimos 875, which is rich in this raw material's deposits, an elite soldier is sent in.
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Action 25 May 2004
Harry Potter and Azkaban Prisoner is the fourth game based on J.K. Rowling's books about the adventures of Harry Potter's title student and his two friends, Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger.
Rune (2000)
Action 31 October 2000
An action-adventure game set in a world based on Norse mythology, in the times when Vikings were conquering the cold, grim world, and the pagan religions were widespread in the north. You play as a young warrior named Ragnar, who has to defeat mythical monsters and discover the source of evil that has been destroying his people. The game, which utilizes the Unreal Tournament graphic engine, features a mysterious world of the Vikings consisting of 25 levels.
SWAT 3: Close Quarters Battle
Action 18 November 1999
SWAT 3 combines elements of a tactical and strategic game with a classic action game. The effect of such a combination is an extremely interesting game, both in single and multiplayer mode.
The Getaway
Action 11 December 2002
The first part of the famous series of action games, modelled on the cult "Grand Theft Auto 3". We play one of two possible characters and perform risky tasks on the streets of London. The game is distinguished by a lot of freedom of action.
The House of the Dead III
Action 24 October 2002
The next installment of the famous arcade shoot'em up series, created mainly for gaming lovers of this unique genre.