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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.

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Neon Chrome
Neon Chrome

Action 28 April 2016

A cyberpunk top-down shooter with roguelike elements, developed by 10tons - the creators of Crimsonland. The story of Neon Chrome takes place in the near future. The players assume the role of an augmented mercenary whose task is to kill the Overseer of a grand skyscraper that belongs to one of the world's most powerful corporations. Gameplay-wise, the developers drew inspiration from oldschool shooters. Our task boils down to eliminating subsequent hordes of enemies with all kinds of firearms.

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Toukiden 2
Toukiden 2

Action 28 July 2016

A sequel to the 2013 action game Toukiden: The Age of Demons, created by Japanese studio Omega Force (known for e.g. One Piece: Pirate Warriors 3 and Dynasty Warriors). Unlike its predecessor, which was only available for portable devices, Toukiden 2 was also released for PlayStation 3 and 4 home consoles. The game's mechanics are similar to those of the first installment, so it's still a hack and slash with RPG elements.

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Arslan: The Warriors of Legend
Arslan: The Warriors of Legend

Action 16 September 2015

An action game developed by Omega Force, based on a fantasy novel entitled Arslan Senki. The production uses the script and character models prepared with a comic adaption in mind. Moreover, the game features voice actors known from the anime TV series. The action of Arslan: The Warriors of Legend takes place in a fictional world inspired by Persian history and culture. After the mysterious death of his father, the prince of Pars is forced to flee for his life.

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Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection
Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection

Action 07 October 2015

A PlayStation 4 bundle comprising of the three major installments of the action-adventure game series released over the years 2007-2011. The remastered versions were developed by Bluepoint Games in cooperation with the original creators - Naughty Dog.

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Batman: Arkham Knight - Batgirl: A Matter of Family
Batman: Arkham Knight - Batgirl: A Matter of Family

Action 21 July 2015

The first story DLC for the game Batman: Arkham Knight, developed by WB Games Montreal, the creators of e.g. the first installment in the series. The story takes place before Arkham Asylum. You play as Batgirl, who, together with Robin, sets out to rescue Commissioner Gordon, kidnapped by the Joker. During the game you visit a brand new location of Seagate Amusement Park, built on an oil platform. This is where you fight Joker's mooks and face new main quests and side quests.

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Crows: Burning Edge
Crows: Burning Edge

Action 27 October 2016

A third-person perspective action game with beat ’em up elements, created by Bandai Namco Entertainment, based on Crows, a popular Japanese manga that tells a story of a group of high-school delinquents. The plot of the game rather faithfully recreates the events known from the comic and the movies based on it. We assume the role of Harumichi Bouya, who is transferred to an infamous high-school - the Suzuran All-Boys, infested by a gang of young bandits.

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Dead Island: Ryder White
Dead Island: Ryder White

Action 01 February 2012

Ryder White is a feature addition to the Polish action game Dead Island, in which we fight against zombies conquering the tropical island of Banoi. We play the full version of Ryder White and we can look at the famous events from a different perspective.

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Sanctum 2
Sanctum 2

Action 15 May 2013

Continuation of the original production of Coffee Stain studio from 2011, which is a unique combination of classic FPS shooter with tower defense strategy elements. In terms of mechanics, Sanctum 2 does not introduce any revolutionary changes to the gameplay, focusing in particular on the new set of maps. The game still boils down to the proper deployment of defensive structures to prevent the next waves of aliens from destroying the energy nucleus, located in the central part of each location.

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Nation Red
Nation Red

Action 23 September 2009

Nation Red is a produced and released by DiezelPower company's third person view action game (TPP), in which players stand up to fight zombie hordes, and their only goal is survival. The gameplay is characterized by dynamic action, spectacular battles with thousands of attacking living corpses and the possibility of playing in cooperation. The title is offered only in electronic distribution.

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Fortnite: Save the World
Fortnite: Save the World

Action 30 June 2020

A third-person action game focusing on cooperative gameplay. It was developed by the Polish division of Epic Games (formerly known as People Can Fly). The action of Fortnite takes place in a world haunted by zombie-like demons. The players assume the role of operators whose task is to stop the monsters that invade the Earth through a network of portals. The gameplay is divided into two phases — during the day, we have to build a stronghold that repels demon attacks at night.

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Heroes & Generals
Heroes & Generals

Action 23 September 2016

A multiplayer war game set in the World War II period and a debut production of Danish studio Reto-Moto. Heroes & Generals stands out from the competition with its three game modes, each being able to exist as a separate game. The first one is a classic FPS that emphasizes teamwork and realism on the battlefield. The second one is a browser MMO strategy, where the players command their troops, recruit new units, and launch military operations.

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Resident Evil: Code Veronica X HD
Resident Evil: Code Veronica X HD

Action 27 September 2011

A refreshed edition of the classic spin-off of the popular Resident Evil series, which was originally released in 2000 on the Dreamcast console, and then in a slightly enhanced version for the PlayStation 2 and GameCube. In the game we direct the actions of siblings Claire and Chris Redfield, who try to escape from the Rockfort Island, which belongs to the Umbrella Corporation.

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Mexican Motor Mafia
Mexican Motor Mafia

Action 15 June 2005

Mexican Motor Mafia is an action car game with arcade elements set on the borderline between the United States and Mexico. We play the role of an unnamed hero who wants to take revenge on a Mexican gang for the death of his brother and the kidnapping of his daughters.

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Salvation Prophecy
Salvation Prophecy

Action 30 July 2012

Salvation Prophecy is a game that is a real cocktail of the genre. It allows you to fight star battles in the style of space simulators, explore the planets like in third person shooters, as well as develop your own empire, conduct diplomacy, improve technology and take part in wars.

PC

Under The Ocean
Under The Ocean

Action canceled

Sandbox platformer, in which we try to survive on the archipelago of mysterious islands. We must provide shelter, get water and food, construct our own objects and defend ourselves against predators. In addition to survival, exploration of the virtual world also plays an important role.

PC

ArmA II: Army of the Czech Republic
ArmA II: Army of the Czech Republic

Action 30 July 2012

Third non-self-reliant addition to ArmA II war simulator created by Czech studio Bohemia Interactive Studio. This time the creators focused on imitating the national army of their country.

PC

Assassin's Creed III: Liberation
Assassin's Creed III: Liberation

Action 30 October 2012

Assassin's Creed is the second installment of the bestselling Assassin's Creed series, created by the Bulgarian branch of Ubisoft. For the first time in series history we play as a woman - black Aveline de Gandpré. The action takes place in New Orleans, Louisiana and Mexico, and the axis of the story is the fight for freedom and independence under the supervision of a mentor - a slave who ran away from his master and became the leader of the local brotherhood of assassins.

PSV

Hunter's Trophy 2: America
Hunter's Trophy 2: America

Action 19 April 2013

The next installment of a series of realistic hunting simulations by the French studio Kylotonn Entertainment. In Hunter's Trophy 2: America players can try their hand at virtual hunting for 20 species of wild animals occurring in North America.

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Verdun
Verdun

Action 28 April 2015

An online first-person shooter inspired by the greatest battle of the First World War. This is the debut of Blackmill Games - a Dutch team. The game is set in the years 1916-1918. The player takes on the roles of either French or German soldiers fighting on the Western Front, participating in exhausting battles near Vauquois, Argonne, Vosges and Caures. The game offers four modes; in the main one, teams of four players compete against one another.

PCXONEPS4

Far Cry Classic
Far Cry Classic

Action 11 February 2014

A remake of the 2004's PC classic Far Cry, created for the seventh generation of consoles. The original game spawned an incredibly popular series of action-sandbox games developed by Ubisoft. The player assumes the role of an owner of a transport company, who gets trapped on a tropical island while completing one of his assignments. It soon turns out that the island is swarming with unknown military forces.

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CounterSpy
CounterSpy

Action 19 August 2014

Set in the cold war reality, spy platform game with stealth elements. The title is a debut of an independent studio Dynamighty, which includes former employees of LucasArts and Pixar movie studio. During the game we play as an agent of elite organization whose task is to take care of the balance of power between the superpowers and prevent the outbreak of an open armed conflict.

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Deadstorm Pirates
Deadstorm Pirates

Action 24 November 2010

Three-dimensional arcade shooting on rails for one or two players. We play the role of a pirate who tries to reach the hidden treasure, fighting with its supernatural guards along the way. The game supports the PlayStation Move controller.

PS3

Who's That Flying?!
Who's That Flying?!

Action 16 November 2010

Who's That Flying! is a comic-style, arcade shump shooter. The player takes on the role of the super-powerful Earth Guardian, and his task is to repel the attacks of the Doom Beasts and clear his name of the charges of incompetence. The title was produced by an independent studio Mediatonic.

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Bayonetta 2
Bayonetta 2

Action 20 September 2014

Sequel to the dynamic fantasy slasher developed by Platinum Games studio led by Hideki Kamiya, the creator of the Devil May Cry series. In contrast to the original game that was released on every major seventh generation console, Bayonetta 2 is a WiiU exclusive. The game continues the story of a very attractive witch who has to fight the forces of good and defeat legions of enemies. The game features dynamic action and an interesting combat system.

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