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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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Prince of Persia: Trilogy
Prince of Persia: Trilogy

Action 27 October 2006

Prince of Persia: Trilogy is a special compilation, released on the occasion of the third anniversary of the triumphal return to the world of electronic entertainment of the Prince of Persia series, whose roots date back to the late 1980s. This kit is available only to PlayStation 2 landlords and contains games released between 2003 and 2005.

PS2

Yakuza 2
Yakuza 2

Action 09 September 2008

Yakuza 2 is a continuation of the action game with a view from the perspective of a third person, Yakuza, released in 2006. The plot presents the further fate of Kazum Kiryu, a former member of the title mafia organization. This time he has to alleviate the conflict between two influential clans. Developers from Sega remained faithful to the mechanisms of the original game, enriching it with new elements, including a large number of new moves and interesting mini-games.

PS2

Hitman Trilogy (2007)
Hitman Trilogy (2007)

Action 20 June 2007

A set of three games from the highly popular third-person stealth game series from Danish studio Io-Interactive. Hitman Trilogy pack consists of Hitman: Codename 47, Hitman 2: Silent Assassin and Hitman: Contracts, all from 2000-2004. We play as the mysterious assassin codenamed 47, owner of a characteristic (lack of) haircut and a barcode tattoo.

PC

Pirate Hunter
Pirate Hunter

Action 10 September 2009

Pirate Hunter is a classic representative of the First Person Shooter (FPS) genre, created by the Russian development studio DIOsoft and using a modern, original graphic engine DIOsoft Engine.

PC

The Rage
The Rage

Action 12 October 2001

The Rage is an action game inspired by classic film fights, produced by the Fluid Games development team. The player takes control of one of the three masters of martial arts and fights with opponents - punks, skins, hooligans, etc. - encountered in the streets of the virtual city. The creators have prepared several variants of the game, including the option to play in multiplayer mode.

PC

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

Action 16 September 2011

Graphically refreshed conversion of the trilogy of classic stealth games. The set includes three cycle views. The first one, Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell, takes place in 2004 and introduces us into the dark world of Third Echelon. In the second part, Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Pandora Tomorrow we must stop the inclinations of Indonesian terrorists.

PS3

NOMBZ: Night of a Million Billion Zombies
NOMBZ: Night of a Million Billion Zombies

Action 25 March 2008

NOMBZ: Night of a Million Billion Zombies is a simple shooter, which serves as a relaxing, several-minute interlude to more ambitious titles. While playing, we play as one of the five heroes and hit the streets of the city attacked by endless crowds of corpses.

PC

Rising Storm
Rising Storm

Action 30 May 2013

A standalone expansion for Red Orchestra: Heroes of Stalingrad, developed by Tripwire Interactive. This time, the players can experience the brutal campaign on the Pacific in the years 1942-1945. In the game you can either fight as a member of the American Army and the Marine Corps or side with the Imperial Japanese Army and their Special Naval Landing Forces.

PC

Killzone 3
Killzone 3

Action 22 February 2011

The third installment in a hit video game series started in 2005 on PlayStation 2. Killzone 3 is a science-fiction FPS game developed - like the previous Killzone installments – by Guerilla Games. The game’s story takes place on a planet inhabited by the Helghast, where two characters known from the previous games, Sev and Rico, have to fight their way through the members of the enemy faction.

PS3

Tomb Raider Trilogy
Tomb Raider Trilogy

Action 22 March 2011

Tomb Raider Trilogy is a compilation of three action games created by Crystal Dynamics for PlayStation 3. The set includes Tomb Raider: Legend, Tomb Raider: Anniversary and Tomb Raider: Underworld. Players have the opportunity to take on the role of sexy adventurer Lara Croft and embark on a quest for legendary treasures.

PS3

NecroVision: Lost Company
NecroVision: Lost Company

Action 04 December 2009

NecroVision: Lost Company is a prequel to the first person shooter (FPS) produced by The Farm51 development team. The plot of the game presents the events that took place before the events shown in NecroVision. The player takes on the role of a German soldier from World War I, who discovers that apart from humans, zombies and demons also take part in battles on the front. The game is maintained in the climate of dark horror.

PC

ArmA II: British Armed Forces
ArmA II: British Armed Forces

Action 26 August 2010

Add-on to a great soldier simulator, for which the creators of the first part of Operation Flashpoint are responsible. In the extension we undertake a campaign taking place after the events from the basic version of the game. We return to Takistan to face the guerrillas. The creators prepared six new weapons, two vehicles and previously unavailable helicopters. The game includes an extended cooperation mode as standard.

PC

Guardian Heroes HD
Guardian Heroes HD

Action 12 October 2011

Walking brawl with RPG elements, which is an improved conversion of the game released in 1996 to Sega Saturn console. We choose one of the five warriors and start murdering enemies. Each character has its own characteristics, fighting style and special blows. Compared to the original, graphics have been improved and new multiplayer modes have been added.

X360

Aliens vs Predator Classic 2000
Aliens vs Predator Classic 2000

Action 15 January 2010

Return of classic Aliens vs. Predator in a version adapted to newer computers. The production includes basic campaigns and additional missions from the later re-edition of the game. In single player mode, each side of the conflict (People, Predators and Aliens) receives more than 10 scenarios. There were also extended options of multi-player games.

PC

DMZ: North Korea
DMZ: North Korea

Action 12 December 2006

A low-budget shooter, in which we observe the action from the perspective of the first person. We operate in North Korea, neutralizing enemy structures and killing high-ranking officers.

PC

God of War: Chains of Olympus
God of War: Chains of Olympus

Action 04 March 2008

The next installment of the legendary God of War slasher series, which was prepared for PlayStation Portable. The authors use the power of the device to provide spectacular action and graphics that were impossible to achieve on competing mobile devices at the time.

PSP

Killzone
Killzone

Action 02 November 2004

A sci-fi action shooter developed exclusively for the PlayStation 2 by Guerrilla Games. Killzone is set in the near future, where the player-controlled protagonist becomes entangled in a war between two factions: Helghasts and ISA. There are 11 different missions at our disposal, additionally divided into smaller stages. During the game we take care of a four-person squad of warriors with different specializations, but we can control only one of them at a time.

PS2

Kabus 22
Kabus 22

Action 09 April 2007

FearZone: Zone 22 is a third-person action game maintained in the atmosphere of survival horror. The position designed by the Turkish studio Son Isik draws inspiration from works of the genre, such as the Silent Hill series and Resident Evil.

PC

Yakuza 3
Yakuza 3

Action 26 February 2009

The third installment of a popular series of action games about the Japanese mafia. The story presented in Yakuza 3 once again focuses on the character of Kazuma Kiryu. The protagonist once again finds himself in the middle of the gangster accounts - this time in defense of an orphanage he founded, which attracted the interest of corrupt politicians associated with the title Yakuza.

PS3

Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker
Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker

Action 29 April 2010

A hand-held spin-off to the popular series of stealth games developed by Konami. The game was developed for PlayStation Portable and builds upon 2004's Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater. The story of the game shows further life of Big Boss. Together with an army of mercenaries under his command, he travels to Puerto Rico to investigate why the US government, together with CIA, is backing up a military group present on the island.

PSP

First Battalion
First Battalion

Action 21 August 2006

DreamCatcher's First Battalion is a mix of the best elements taken from shooters and strategies, with a clear advantage of the former. The title is for players who love to go crazy with a 30-tonne armored vehicle without worrying about the damage done.

PC

Kill Strain
Kill Strain

Action 12 July 2016

A free-to-play team online shooter that employs an unusual gameplay premise: 5 vs 5 vs 2. The game was developed by the few dozen members comprising the team at Sony San Diego. The action of Kill Strain takes place on the icy tundra where various factions fight for valuable energy sources. Three rivaling teams face each other, two of which are five-member mercenary groups, while the third one is a duo of mutants with incredible abilities.

PS4

Friday the 13th: The Game
Friday the 13th: The Game

Action 26 May 2017

Focusing around the asynchronous multiplayer mode, a third-person action game adaptation of the classic horror movie Friday the 13th. Known for the tactical simulation series Breach & Clear, Gun Media studio is the developer of the game. The key figures connected with the film series, such as Sean S. Cunningham, Kane Hodder, Tom Savini, and Harry Manfredini, have had their hand in the production.

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Ships That Fight Underground
Ships That Fight Underground

Action 22 October 2015

A spiritual successor of the Descent series. In Ships That Fight Underground we play as a pilot for one of the megacorporations in the future. We can participate in combat missions, as well as focus on collecting resources or transporting goods. There many ships available.

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