Action Video Games94
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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Gravity Rush 2
Action 18 January 2017
A continuation of a third-person perspective action game from Sony, which was originally released in 2012 (in Japan known as Gravity Daze) as one of the first exclusive titles for PS Vita. Four years later a remastered version of the title was published on PlayStation 4. The action of Gravity Rush 2 is set in the same setting as the first installment. The inhabitants of a retro-futuristic metropolis once again have to face a powerful gravity storm.
Rise & Shine
Action 13 January 2017
A combination of a classic platformer with a dynamic shooter. The game was created by Super Mega Team - an independent developer. The player is taken to Gamearth, a planet which fell victim to space invaders who call themselves Nexgen. Rise is the only hope the inhabitants of Gamearth have - he is an 11-year-old boy equipped with a holy artifact - a pistol known as Shine.
99Vidas
Action 23 December 2016
Developed by the independent developer QUByte Interactive, 99Vidas is a conventional 2D beat'em up game. The titular 99Vidas is an incredibly powerful artifact, which was stolen by the Evil Boss. The main characters are fighters trained to guard the artifact - their goal is to defeat the adversary along with the six allies of his, apart from retrieving the item before it gets used for evil purposes. As all the other brawlers in general, the game is played from a side view.
Wild Guns: Reloaded
Action 20 December 2016
An extensive remake of Wild Guns, a classical action game that was initially released in 1994 for SNES. It was developed by Natsume in cooperation with the creators of the original. The game’s plot combines elements of western with science fiction and cyberpunk and tells the story of two protagonists: a girl named Annie, who wishes to take revenge on the Kid’s gang, and a bounty hunter, Clint, helping her. Mechanics-wise, it is a combination of arcade rail shooter and a third-person action game.
Akiba's Beat
Action 15 December 2016
An action game developed by Japanese studio Aquire. Gameplay mechanics of Akiba’s Beat are similar to the previous production of the developer – Akiba’s Trip: Undead & Undressed. It combines RPG, beat’em up and visual novel features. The second installment of the series once again takes place in one of the most famous districts of Tokyo – Akihabara. The citizens of the district are caught in a time loop due to which they are endlessly repeating one day.
Space Hulk: Deathwing
Action 14 December 2016
One of several video games based on Space Hulk - a board game created by Games Workshop and set in the world of Warhammer 40,000. In the case of Space Hulk: Deathwing, the players receive a fast-paced first-person shooter created as a result of the cooperation between Cyanide (the Blood Bowl series) and Streum On Studio (E.Y.E: Divine Cybermancy). The player is put in the shoes of the titular Deathwing squad's member.
Survivalcraft 2
Action 11 December 2016
The second installment in a mobile sandbox series developed by Candy Rufus Games. Survivalcraft 2 enables the players to enter a vast sandbox world built from three-dimensional blocks. The action is seen from a first-person perspective, while the game focuses around exploration and crafting. Our job is to acquire resources that can be spent on useful tools, weapons, or inventive traps.
Galaxy on Fire 3: Manticore
Action 08 December 2016
Another full-fledged installment in a series of popular space shooter games developed by Fishlabs Entertainment. In terms of the mechanics, this iteration does not bring any revolutionary features and remains similar to its predecessors in many aspects. Galaxy on Fire 3: Manticore is first and foremost a third-person space shooter taking the player to the Neox sector - where they become a bounty hunter and their role is to complete subsequent assignments for adequate rewards.
ROM: Extraction
Action 07 December 2016
A first-person shooter set in a science fiction world, developed by First Contact Entertainment studio for VR devices. The story of ROM: Extraction takes place in 2076, with the player taking control of a member of Orb Extraction Unit. Their objective is to guard aliens’ eggs while they are being escorted to Earth. Gameplay focuses on fast-paced battles against aliens, during which players must survive for several minutes and fend off incoming waves of enemies.
SUPERHOT VR
Action 06 December 2016
A special edition of the unusual Polish game, SUPERHOT, developed specifically for virtual reality devices and dedicated movement controllers. The game’s most prominent feature (same as in the original) is the fact that in SUPERHOT VR, time flows only when the player moves. Contrary to the original, however, the player cannot move freely around the environment; instead, they are teleported to another section of the level after clearing the current section of all enemies.
Dead Rising 4
Action 06 December 2016
The fourth installment in a series of zombie-themed, third-person action games developed by Capcom. The story campaign brings a continuation to the storylines presented in the first installment. The player assumes the role of Frank West (appeared first in the original game) - a photographer trapped in a town overrun by hordes of zombies. During the Christmas period, he has to somehow survive through a period of several days, waiting for help to arrive.
Star Wars: Battlefront - Rogue One
Action 06 December 2016
The fourth expansion to Star Wars: Battlefront, a title developed by EA DICE. This is the final expansion included om the season pass and its debut was synchronized with the premiere of the movie “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story”. The gameplay mechanics doesn’t differ from what was presented in the basic version of the game – the DLC introduces new multiplayer maps, additional heroes and it expands the weapon list with one new tool.
Star Wars: Battlefront - Rogue One: X-Wing VR Mission
Action 06 December 2016
A free expansion for Star Wars: Battlefront, available only on PS4 with PlayStation VR. In contrast to the basic version of the game, X-Wing VR Mission is not a shooter in which the player controls various characters. Instead, the DLC the player takes control of the titular starfighter and participates in a large-scale space battle. A space destroyer, among other spacecrafts, also participates in the battle. The player must not only control the vehicle, but shoot various opponents as well.
The Unspoken
Action 06 December 2016
An online action game focused on PvP competition, developed with virtual reality in mind. The Unspoken was created by Insomniac Games, the creators of Sunset Overdrive, Fuse, and the Ratchet & Clank series, among other things. The Unspoken is set in a world that bears resemblance to the present with the only difference being that magic exists, and it's incredibly spectacular. The players assume the role of mages who fight each other in one on one fights organized by an ancient order.
Arizona Sunshine
Action 06 December 2016
A first-person perspective shooter developed by Jaywalkers Interactive and Vertigo Games. The player is taken to the post-apocalyptic areas near the Grand Canyon in Colorado. He is tasked with facing hordes of blood-thirsty zombies. Luckily, he isn’t helpless as he can use melee weapons and various guns (including pistols, machine guns and shotguns). The game also consists of survival features – the key to victory is to constantly control the supplies of ammunition and food.
Let it Die
Action 03 December 2016
A brutal action game by Grasshopper Manufacture, the creators of such productions as Killer7, No More Heroes, Lollipop Chainsaw, and the Shadows of the Damned. Initially, the project was announced under the name of Lily Bergamo but in time changed its formula and was renamed to Let it Die. It is exclusive to PlayStation 4 and uses the free-to-play business model.
Arena Masters: Legend Begins
Action 28 November 2016
A web-based action game by Nexon, known from such mobile productions as Dynasty Warriors: Unleashed and Pocket MapleStory. The game utilizes an isometric point of view. You choose one of about dozen characters and use them in real-time combat. The characters have varied weapons and unique abilities, so it's important to make good use of them to win. There are several multiplayer modes to choose from.
DrawFighters
Action 24 November 2016
A turn-based action game by WildBit Studios, set in an universe where fantasy creatures, medieval knights, and Mexican wrestlers fight each other to win the Great Tournament of the Three Volcanoes. Unlike many similar productions, the game allows you to draw your own fighters — their 2D designs are transferred into the game with a special mobile app and converted into 3D models.
Zula
Action 24 November 2016
FPS distributed in a free-to-play model, in which players take on the role of members of two opposing factions and fight bloody battles on different maps. Zula provides us with an extensive arsenal, and individual murder tools are susceptible to various modifications.
Samurai Warriors: Spirit of Sanada
Action 23 November 2016
Another installment in the series of dynamical action games traditionally developed by Omega Force. This time the player assumes the role of Yukimura Sanada, one of the more popular protagonists of the series. We follow his story from birth, through the trainings that prepare him to combat, to the civil war and death during the siege of Osaka. The gameplay is similar to the one present in the previous games in the series and is based on battles with thousands of participants.
Darksiders Warmastered Edition
Action 22 November 2016
A refreshed edition of Darksiders – an action-adventure game from 2010, prepared mainly with eight generation consoles in mind (PlayStation 4 and Xbox One). We assume the role of War, one of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse. As a result of a conspiracy, he initiates the end of the world prematurely, for which he is punished by being stripped of most of his powers and exiled to Earth.
Tom Clancy's The Division: Survival
Action 22 November 2016
The second paid expansion for Tom Clancy’s The Division, an online action game with RPG elements. Survival, just like the vanilla game, was developed by Ubisoft Massive, a studio experienced with online titles. Similarly to the first add-on, Underground, Survival first debuted on Xbox One and then came out for PC and PlayStation 4 a month later. The Division is a political thriller in which New York is faced with a biological terrorist attack.
Star Wars: Battlefront - Ultimate Edition
Action 18 November 2016
A complete edition of Star Wars: Battlefront, the third entry in a popular online shooter series set in the Star Wars universe. Star Wars: Battlefront – Ultimate Edition contains the base version of the game, along with a bunch of digital bonuses, including all add-ons: Battle for Jakku, Outer Rim, Bespin, Death Star and Rogue One: Scarif. Players can choose from several multiplayer modes, in which soldiers of Rebellion and forces of Empire compete with each other.
Killing Floor 2
Action 18 November 2016
A sequel to the cooperative online shooter - Killing Floor - which came out in 2009 as a commercial version of a standalone Unreal Tournament 2004 modification. The sequel was prepared by the creators of the original – Tripwire Interactive, also known for another popular game modification, Red Orchestra.