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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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Spider-Man: Friend or Foe
Spider-Man: Friend or Foe

Action 02 October 2007

Created by Beenox studio third-person action game in which we play as the titular Spider-Man, we fight with characters known from the popular universe of Marvel. Spider-Man: Friend or Foe was realized in the form of a walking brawl, which is distinguished by the fact that side by side with our superhero can also fight his fiercest enemies, such as the Sandman or the Green Goblin. Before this happens, however, we have to defeat them and convince them to come to our side.

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True Crime: New York City
True Crime: New York City

Action 15 November 2005

Continuation of the famous action game from 2003. We play the role of a black policeman Marcus and set off on the streets of the title "The Great Apple". The player can perform tasks related to the main thread or numerous additional missions.

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Foxhole
Foxhole

Action 28 September 2022

A multiplayer shooter game played from an aerial view. Foxhole emphasizes logistics-related tasks performed by the players - they have to gather resources, produce and deliver equipment, but also construct defensive structures. Developed by the Canadian studio Clapfoot, the game casts the players in the roles of regular soldiers fighting for one of two factions. The experience was inspired by battles fought during both World Wars.

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The Last of Us: Part II Remastered
The Last of Us: Part II Remastered

Action 19 January 2024

The remastered version of The Last of Us: Part II, utilizing the capabilities of the PS5. The remaster offers better graphics, additional game modes and the chance to visit unfinished levels cut from the full release.

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Far Cry 7
Far Cry 7

Action TBA

The seventh main installment of the best-selling series of first-person shooters from Ubisoft. The production is led by the veteran Drew Holmes. The game is rumored to feature drastic changes to the existing formula, moving away from some of the ideas from previous entries.

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SWAT Commander
SWAT Commander

Action November 2024

A tactical FPS inspired by the SWAT and Rainbow Six series. In Tactical Squad: SWAT Stories we command the titular elite squad. We must take our time to prepare for the missions and then exectute all of the steps perfectly to avoid casualties. We can play alone or in online coop.

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Ghostrunner 2
Ghostrunner 2

Action 26 October 2023

The second installment in a series of cyberpunk FPP action games. Ghostrunner 2 is set a year after the first game, pitting Jack against a brutal AI cult, the fate of humanity in his hands.

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The Precinct
The Precinct

Action 2025

An action game, in which we play as a rookie cop. The Precinct tasks us with maintaining order in the city of Averno, foiling procedurally generated crimes while investigating the death of the protagonist's father. We'll get to traverse the city on foot, in a police car or a helicopter.

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Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag - Freedom Cry
Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag - Freedom Cry

Action 17 December 2013

A standalone expansion to Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag developed by an in-house Ubisoft studio. Unlike the base game, this time around, the player doesn't assume the role of Edward Kenway, but of his former quartermaster – Adewale, an emancipated black slave who joined the ranks of Assassins.

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Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness
Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness

Action 21 June 2003

The sixth installment in the popular series featuring the tenacious archaeologist Lara Croft. In Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness the protagonist is falsely accused of killing her former mentor, who is also the main antagonist – Werner Von Croy. During the game Lara is forced to go into hiding. She tries to clear her name through conversations with other characters and associating facts. This fact changes gameplay dramatically and pushes it more towards a classic adventure game.

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Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen - The Game
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen - The Game

Action 23 June 2009

Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen is an action game embedded in the popular science fiction universe based on film. Players have the opportunity to embody their favourite robots and take part in the struggle between the Autobots defending humanity and the Deceptikons threatening it.

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James Bond 007: NightFire
James Bond 007: NightFire

Action 18 November 2002

Action/adventure game with the main focus on action, in which players become the best and most dangerous agent in the world. Our task is to stop the cruel criminal Rafael Drake and his criminal organisation from taking control of the whole Earth.

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Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

Action 08 November 2005

Another virtual adaptation based on a book belonging to the series written by J.K. Rowling. The series revolves around the adventures of Harry Potter and his two friends: Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley.

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LEGO Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy
LEGO Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy

Action 12 September 2006

LEGO Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy is a continuation of one of the best made electronic and entertainment products of 2005. According to the subtitle, this time the developers focused on three episodes of the Star Wars film cycle, shot by George Lucas in 1977-1983.

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Area 51
Area 51

Action 25 April 2005

Area 51 is a first-person action game, the plot of which is related to the mysterious Zone 51 located in the desert area in Nevada, where strange lights and alleged unidentified flying objects have been observed.

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Star Wars Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II
Star Wars Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II

Action 15 September 1997

Sequel the great action game Dark Forces, set in the world of Star Wars, where again as a mercenary Kyle Katarn we have to foil the plans of the Empire by training in the power of the Jedi.

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F.E.A.R. Combat
F.E.A.R. Combat

Action 17 August 2006

F.E.A.R. Combat is a free game for skirmishes on the Internet and the local network, which was released by Monolith Productions, Inc. in mid-August 2006. The program is no different from the multiplayer mode included in the basic version of F.E.A.R.: First Encounter Assault Recon, but it can be operated without the need for a commercial version of the product.

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Hunt: Showdown
Hunt: Showdown

Action 27 August 2019

A TPP action game focused on the online co-op mode. It was developed by Crytek, whose members used to work e.g on the Darksiders series. The game utilizes a free-to-play model with optional microtransactions. The story is set in the 19th century and focuses on several fearless heroes fighting monsters from legends and superstitions. The team of 4 people features characters with unique abilities, which can be developed as the game progresses.

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Grim
Grim

Action TBA

Grim is a FPS produced by More Polygons studio. The game focuses on dynamic and purely arcade network battles with other people. The fun is enhanced by several interesting ideas, such as equipping the characters with the ability to perform giant jumps and a system of buying improvements for themselves and the team.

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Star Wars: Battlefront
Star Wars: Battlefront

Action 17 November 2015

The third installment in the Star Wars-themed first person shooter series, which comes back after 10-year hiatus and with audiovisuals befitting the eight generation of consoles. After Lucas Arts Studio, who developed the first two parts, was closed, the works on the sequel were handed over to EA DICE. The game once more takes you into the age-old war for the galaxy and lets you choose one of two sides of the conflict.

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God of Weapons
God of Weapons

Action 13 September 2023

An arena survival, and a cross between a roguelike, action RPG and bullet hell shooter. God of Weapons has us fighting automatically, tasking us with avoiding enemy attacks and acquiring more weapons to stuff into our inventory.

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My Hero: Ultra Rumble
My Hero: Ultra Rumble

Action 28 September 2023

My Hero Academia: Ultra Rumble is an online action battle royale game based on the anime Boku no Hero Academia, whose characters are playable here. It was developed by Japanese studio Bandai Namco.

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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II

Action 28 October 2022

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is a first-person shooter from the studio Infinity Ward. The game is a sequel to 2019's CoD: Modern Warfare and, like the first part, offers a story campaign, a co-op mode, and online PvP skirmishes against other players.

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Control Ultimate Edition
Control Ultimate Edition

Action 27 August 2020

Control Ultimate Edition is a complete edition of Control by Remedy Entertainment studio (creators of Alan Wake and Max Payne series). The package includes the basic version and all DLCs (The Foundation and AWE).

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