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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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Conflict: Desert Storm
Conflict: Desert Storm

6.9 Game Score

Tactical action game that takes us in the realities of the military operation Desert Storm, during the war in the Persian Gulf. The commando unit must oppose the Iraqi elite army.

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Ghost Rider
Ghost Rider

6.9 Game Score

Ghost Rider is an action game based on the popular comic book series of Marvel publishing house and a cinema film of the same title. The protagonist is Johnny Blaze, a motorcyclist and stuntman, who enters into a pact with the devil in exchange for a rescue for a person close to him.

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Buffy The Vampire Slayer: Chaos Bleeds
Buffy The Vampire Slayer: Chaos Bleeds

6.9 Game Score

Another arcade game under the license of a well-known series of young people. Buffy and her friends face the title vampires and a whole host of other creatures of the night. The game takes place in a very impressive way.

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Alien Breed Impact
Alien Breed Impact

6.9 Game Score

Continuation of the cult series from years ago. In this arcade shooting with a view from above we walk through the dark corridors of the research and development base. The center was captured by terrifying strangers. During the game we get to know the backstage of the events that took place in the facility. At special points we can buy and improve weapons. The game also includes a cooperation mode.

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True Crime: Streets Of L.A.
True Crime: Streets Of L.A.

6.9 Game Score

A dynamic action game with numerous car chases, shootouts and melee battles, inspired by Hong Kong-style karate films. By many players it is called the Far East equivalent of GTA: Vice City.

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Smuggler's Run 2: Hostile Territory
Smuggler's Run 2: Hostile Territory

6.9 Game Score

Continuation of the famous action game. Again we play the role of the title smuggler and take on a series of more or less complex missions. You can choose from many different types of vehicles (e.g. quad, pick-up or off-road jeep).

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The Bouncer
The Bouncer

6.9 Game Score

One of the first battles released on PlayStation 2. We play the role of one of the three available heroes and go to the rescue of a girl named Dominique.

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50 Cent: Bulletproof G-Unit Edition
50 Cent: Bulletproof G-Unit Edition

6.9 Game Score

The game tells the story of the famous rapper 50 Cent and his band - G-Unit. 50 Cent: Bulletproof G-Unit Edition is a game based on similar rules as its predecessor. This time, however, the action is presented in isometric projection.

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Vivisector: Beast Inside
Vivisector: Beast Inside

6.9 Game Score

Vivisector: The Beast's Soul is a science-fiction first person shooter (FPS), whose plot refers to Herbert G. Wells' famous novel "Dr. Moreau's Island". The player takes on the role of a man who, as a result of unforeseen circumstances, lands on the terrifying island of Noble. The game was produced by Action Forms development studio.

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Fantasy World Dizzy
Fantasy World Dizzy

6.9 Game Score

Zaks once again reminded about himself. This time the sorcerer's target was troll Rockwart, who under the influence of charm went to the side of evil and at the command of his new master kidnapped our hero's beloved, the beautiful Daisy. Of course, the task of a player who once again plays the role of Dizzy is to find a life partner and thus destroy the sorcerer's plans....

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NPPL Championship Paintball 2009
NPPL Championship Paintball 2009

6.9 Game Score

NPPL Championship Paintball 2009 is a sporting position thanks to which a player can take part in virtual paintball competitions. The simulation was produced by Activision with the professional support of the NPPL organizers, one of the two professional American paintball leagues.

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Dead Man's Hand
Dead Man's Hand

6.9 Game Score

Dead Man's Hand is a FPS shooter with an action located in the Wild West, created by Human Head Studios, a company responsible for the game Rune. The hero of the game is El Tejon, a member of a gang called The Nine, which consists of the biggest local villains.

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Alice in Wonderland
Alice in Wonderland

6.9 Game Score

Another virtual adaptation of Alice's adventures, set after both novels by Lewis Carroll. The game was based on a film by Tim Burton, a master of the grotesque known from such productions as Nightmare Before Christmas, the first two Batmans, or the Headless Rider.

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BlackSite: Area 51
BlackSite: Area 51

6.9 Game Score

BlackSite: Area 51 is a game of the FPS genre, in a sense a continuation of "Area 51". The main topic is again the mysterious Zone 51, which is connected with the threads of extraterrestrial civilizations.

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Wheelman
Wheelman

6.9 Game Score

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.

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State of Emergency 2
State of Emergency 2

6.9 Game Score

The second part of the famous action game. Once again, we are taking part in brutal street riots. State of Emergency 2 stands out not only for its improved audio-visual setting, but also for its more varied singleleplayer campaign.

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 3: Mutant Nightmare
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 3: Mutant Nightmare

6.9 Game Score

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 3: Mutant Nightmare is de facto the fourth part (after TMNT, TMNT 2: Battle Nexus and TMNT Mutant Melee) of a popular brand of games dealing with the adventures of mutant turtles. Leonardo, Donatello, Raphael and Michaelangelo eliminate all manifestations of evil using Eastern martial arts.

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

6.9 Game Score

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.

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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 – Kolekcja 2
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 – Kolekcja 2

6.9 Game Score

Second, fully-fledged extension to the very popular Call of Duty shooting: Modern Warfare 3. This patch introduces new maps to traditional multiplayer modes and further levels to Special Operations. The box contains only code that allows you to download digital content through the Steam service.

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Super Smash Bros.
Super Smash Bros.

6.9 Game Score

Another entry in the fighting game series that began in 1999 and is an exclusive franchise of Nintendo’s consoles. The most characteristic feature of Super Smash Bros. is the appearance of characters known from other top-selling series of the Japanese developer. It isn’t different this time, with over 50 characters available, known from such franchises as Super Mario, Donkey Kong, Pokemon, or Legend of Zelda.

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Strider
Strider

6.9 Game Score

A metroidvania game from Capcom's popular series. The game, developed by Double Helix Games, is set in a grim future where Earth is ruled by a cruel dictator – Grandmaster Meio. As Hiryu, a young warrior who achieved "Super A" rank as the youngest member of the titular organization, we must put an end to Meio's rule and kill him. Even though Strider is implemented in fully 3D visuals we observe the game from a side-view perspective.

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Killzone: Shadow Fall
Killzone: Shadow Fall

6.9 Game Score

The fourth full-fledged installment in the Killzone series developed by Guerilla Games. Killzone: Shadow Fall is the series’ debut on the 8th generation console – PlayStation 4. The game’s story takes place 30 years after the events presented in Killzone 3 – two feuding factions, Helghast and Vektans, coexist on one planet, each faction inhabiting its predefined zone divided by a sturdy wall.

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Assassin's Creed III: The Tyranny of King Washington - The Infamy
Assassin's Creed III: The Tyranny of King Washington - The Infamy

6.9 Game Score

The first of three DLCs constituting the additional story campaign for Assassin’s Creed III. The expansion, called The Tyranny of King Washington - The Infamy, shows an alternative version of history. Consumed by the lust for power, George Washington proclaims himself as the king and becomes a brutal tyrant that intends to gain complete control over the country. Connor, the main protagonist, does not accept that; he decides to stop the madman from ruining the country.

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Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate - The Deluxe Edition
Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate - The Deluxe Edition

6.9 Game Score

A spin-off installment to the Warner Bros.’ Batman: Arkham series, initially developed for handheld consoles. The story follows the plot of Batman: Arkham Origins, giving us the opportunity to experience more of Batman’s adventures from before when he became the Dark Knight. The action is set in the eponymous Blackgate prison, where Batman has to quell an inmate riot. Arkham Origins Blackgate is a classical beat ‘em up fighting game.

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