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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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Mobile Forces
Mobile Forces

Action 03 June 2002

Mobile Forces is another action game using Unreal's famous engine. This is a tactical war shooter, in which players can sow destruction not only with the use of handguns but also with the use of a whole range of armed vehicles.

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Operation Flashpoint: Gold Upgrade
Operation Flashpoint: Gold Upgrade

Action 03 December 2001

The official package of additions to the Codemasters' tactical war simulator - Operation Flashpoint. The set also includes four new vehicles, four additional weapons, two missions in single game mode and five multiplayer maps. The whole thing requires a basic version of the game.

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Messiah
Messiah

Action 29 March 2000

Messiah is an action game produced by Shiny Entertainment studio. The main character in the plot is cherubin Bob, who receives from the Creator the task of eradicating sinners on Earth. The angel is able to take control of people and, using their ability to wield various weapons, sow destruction among God's breaking commandments. The game is characterized by a non-linear storyline and the ability to complete the game in many ways.

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Extreme Assault
Extreme Assault

Action 15 September 1997

Defend the Earth from alien invasion with a prototype Sioux AH-23 helicopter and a next-generation heavy T1 tank that you are fighting in giant operating areas.

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Wanted Dead or Alive
Wanted Dead or Alive

Action 11 January 2003

An action game that combines horseback riding, silent gliding and dynamic shooting. As Devlin, currently a clergyman who in his previous incarnation robbed his gang mates, you must catch those responsible for looting your new home and killing all its inhabitants.

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Global Operations
Global Operations

Action 26 March 2002

Global Operations is an action-packed first-person perspective game in which we play the role of a member of the elite special forces and we must work closely with the rest of the team, because only in this way will we achieve the desired goal.

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Star Wars Jedi Knight: Mysteries of the Sith
Star Wars Jedi Knight: Mysteries of the Sith

Action 15 June 1998

Star Wars Jedi Knight: Mysteries of the Sith is a package of Jedi Knight: Dark Force II action add-ons prepared by the LucasArts development team. The set includes a new character - Jade Mara empire agent, new weapons, powers and enemies, as well as 29 new missions, including 14 single-player missions.

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Dino Crisis 2
Dino Crisis 2

Action 13 September 2000

Sequel action adventure game, originally released in 1999 and dedicated to Sony PlayStation. The authors of the program were inspired by the best-selling series of virtual survival-horrors called Resident Evil - however, this time the opponents are not rotting zombies, but bloodthirsty reptiles from prehistoric times.

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Hexen: Deathkings of the Dark Citadel
Hexen: Deathkings of the Dark Citadel

Action 03 September 1996

The only official extension to Hexen, a fantasy FPS game. The plugin offers 20 premiere single player scenarios and a completely new Multiplayer mode that can be used by up to eight players at once.

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Kuma War
Kuma War

Action 01 April 2004

Action game with a first person perspective. Its main goal is to offer a high level of realism in the missions played, which are based on real events. Thanks to the subscription system, the player is able to get to know the details of armed conflicts around the world within a few weeks.

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Jekyll & Hyde (2001)
Jekyll & Hyde (2001)

Action 20 July 2001

Take on the role of Dr. Henry Jekyll, a well-known film horror film director, surrender to a dark and mysterious story that will lead you to the evil responsible for kidnapping your daughter Laura and the mystery of your other personality, Hyda.

PC

One Must Fall: Battlegrounds
One Must Fall: Battlegrounds

Action 14 December 2003

One Must Fall: Battleground takes us into a distant future, where the most popular sport is the combat of powerful 10-metre robots. The player is given the opportunity to steer one of these monstrous machines and gain great fame and the title of an unbeatable champion.

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Recoil
Recoil

Action 10 March 1999

An action game in which we sit in the cockpit of a futuristic 100 ton battle tank. Our machine can also turn into a stealthy hovercraft, armoured amphibian or submarine. The authors have prepared a long campaign for a single player and extensive multiplayer options.

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MediEvil Resurrection
MediEvil Resurrection

Action 01 September 2005

The latest installment of the classic series of platformers. The player takes on the role of an undead knight and fights crazy battles with hostile creatures. The surroundings are shown in full three-dimensional.

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Barbarian Returns
Barbarian Returns

Action 25 May 2004

Barbarian Returns is a remake of a classic action game called Death Sword (also known as Barbarian, hence the analogous title). The program was prepared by an amateur group Delphi Games Development and was implemented using a fully three-dimensional Basilisk engine.

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Dead to Rights II: Hell to Pay
Dead to Rights II: Hell to Pay

Action 12 April 2005

Hell to Pay is the subtitle of the sequel to Dead to Rights, released on consoles in 2002 and on PeCety in 2003. The player again plays the role of Jacek Slate, a policeman "framed" into the death of his father.

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Rogue Trooper
Rogue Trooper

Action 21 April 2006

Rogue Trooper is a dynamic action game with stealth elements created by Rebellion Software studio (Aliens vs. Predator, Judge Dredd: Dredd vs. Death) based on one of the best selling comic book series in the UK.

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TimeSplitters 2
TimeSplitters 2

Action 09 October 2002

Timesplitters 2 is a continuation of a quite original shootout in which we travel in time. While preserving the specific atmosphere of the first movement, elements have been added that have made the game much more engaging.

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Green Lantern: Rise of the Manhunters
Green Lantern: Rise of the Manhunters

Action 07 June 2011

Skillbook based on characters known from the popular comic book by DC Comics publishing house. We play the role of a member of the Green Lighthouse Corps. All of its superheroes owe their powers to the rings that allow them to realize the products of their imagination.

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Charlie's Angels
Charlie's Angels

Action 04 July 2003

Not too complicated arcade game, based on the famous action film from 2002. We play the role of one of the title agents and take part in spectacular duels in one of the six available locations.

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ShellShock 2: Blood Trails
ShellShock 2: Blood Trails

Action 13 February 2009

Sequel action game, which developed the creators of the series Killzone. Again, we find ourselves in war-torn Vietnam to face numerous opponents. We have a rich arsenal of weapons at our disposal.

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Delta Force 2
Delta Force 2

Action 03 November 1999

Continuation of the popular tactical shooting studio Novalogic. Again, we play the role of the title soldier of the United States' special army unit. The authors prepared 40 new missions and significantly improved the graphic design. The game can be played solo or in multiplayer mode. The gameplay is additionally extended by an extensive level editor.

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Guilty Gear Isuka
Guilty Gear Isuka

Action 21 March 2006

Another installment in the 2D fighting game for PlayStation and arcades, developed by Arc System Works. Guilty Gear Isuka allows you to participate in a grand fighting tournament, in which human martial arts masters and magical bio-warriors called “Gears” compete with each other. You can choose from 23 varied characters, including three brand new ones, each of them having distinct standard and combo attacks. There are also more game modes available, allowing for e.g.

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Army of Two: The 40th Day
Army of Two: The 40th Day

Action 12 January 2010

Army of Two: The 40th Day is a continuation of the shooter by EA Montreal. Again, you assume the roles of Rios and Salem who take part in a conflict in ruined Shanghai.

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