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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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WALL-E
WALL-E

Action 24 June 2008

An electronic version of the adventures of the title work. The whole is based directly on the animated film by Pixar studio. We travel all over the galaxy, exploring interesting locations and defeating enemies.

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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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Superman: Shadow of Apokolips
Superman: Shadow of Apokolips

Action 25 September 2002

In Superman: Shadow of Apokolips we play the well-known comic character Clark Kent, otherwise known as a Steel Man or Superman. He must discover the mysterious phenomenon of kidnapping scientists from all over the city of Metropolis and it is the player who helps him in this.

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Knights of the Temple: Infernal Crusade
Knights of the Temple: Infernal Crusade

Action 19 March 2004

Action/Adventure game (type: hack-and-slash), created by programmers from the Swedish development studio Starbreeze, known in the world for its two parts of the Enclave series.

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Quake III: Revolution
Quake III: Revolution

Action 26 March 2001

The first console installment of the very popular FPS series. The title combines the traits of the basic edition of Quake III: Arena with the novelties implemented in the Team Arena expansion. Similarly as its PC archetype, Quake III: Revolution concentrates mostly on its six multiplayer modes, which allow up to four players to play simultaneously on a split screen. Thirty partially original maps and twelve weapons are available in the game.

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Fired Up
Fired Up

Action 01 September 2005

Fired Up is an action car game for up to eight players. The action takes place mainly in deserted cities. We don't even meet individual people in them, but we find a whole lot of enemy vehicles.

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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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Terrorist Takedown
Terrorist Takedown

Action 13 September 2004

"Terrorist Takedown (in Poland: "Conflict in the Middle East") is an extensive action game, the development of which is the responsibility of the native City Interactive team. Players play the role of a soldier of an elite special unit, while the task set by the creators of the programme is to effectively carry out purges among terrorist organisations or self-proclaimed guerrilla militias operating in the Middle East.

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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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Shogo: Mobile Armor Division
Shogo: Mobile Armor Division

Action 24 October 1998

Play as Sanjuro Makabe, a UCA soldier sent on a dangerous mission to defeat Gabriel, the rebel leader on Cronus. Kill many enemies and complete your task.

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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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Hellforces
Hellforces

Action 25 March 2005

Hellforces is a classic FPS that takes place at a truly murderous pace. The plot is of secondary importance here, what counts is what the player does with the help of an extensive arsenal of means of extermination. Destruction will be sown among a dozen or so types of enemies, ranging from ordinary cultivators, through zombies, to demonic beings from hell to rhodium.

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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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Resurrection: The Return of the Black Dragon
Resurrection: The Return of the Black Dragon

Action 20 April 2001

Resurrection is a combination of an adventure game and an action game with a view of a third person embedded in the reality of fantasy. As it usually happens, it turns out that only you are able to solve mysterious puzzles and save the kingdom.

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Kemuri
Kemuri

Action 2025

The debut project of Unseen, a studio founded by Ikumi Nakamura, an artist known for her work on Okami, Bayonetta, Ghostwire: Tokyo and many others. Kemuri has us playing as titular yokai hunters, fighting against ghosts and spirits known from Japanese folklore.

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Spine
Spine

Action 2025

A third-person action game featuring visually spectacular combat. Spine stars a rebellious artist Redline taking on the futuristic regime. Combat is heavily themed around gun fu, letting us fight unarmed, wield firearms and everyday objects as improvised weapons.

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Agent 64: Spies Never Die
Agent 64: Spies Never Die

Action 2025

A spy FPS largely inspired by GoldenEye 007 and other console shooters from the late 1990s. Agent 64: Spies Never Die offers features not usually known in PC shooters, like having an automated aiming system for easier enemy kills or the option to play splitscreen multiplayer.

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Rainbow Six: SMOL
Rainbow Six: SMOL

Action 20 February 2024

A spin-off of the Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six series. Rainbow Six: SMOL is an isometric shooter with roguelike elements and a cartoonish style. We lead a group of operators in various missions, facing not only human enemies, but also demons, dragons and other creatures.

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Tormented Souls 2
Tormented Souls 2

Action 2025

The sequel to an acclaimed first-person survival horror adventure game. Like its predecessor, it was developed by a Chilean studio Dual Effect.

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Ghost Knight: A Dark Tale
Ghost Knight: A Dark Tale

Action 2025

A 2.5D fantasy platformer. Ghost Knight: A Dark Tyale stars the titular hero, traversing the land of Lorentia on a quest to stop its mad king and his all-consuming obsession with becoming immortal.

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Possessor(s)
Possessor(s)

Action 2025

A sci-fi metroidvania with elements of platforming and adventure games. In Possessor(s) we end up inside a city put under quarantine. We must figure out its mystery, eliminating enemies, solving puzzles and reaching previously unavailable places in the process.

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River City Saga: Three Kingdoms Next
River City Saga: Three Kingdoms Next

Action 07 November 2024

A spin-off of the popular beat'em up series. River City Saga: Three Kingdoms Next is set during the Age of Three Kingdoms period. Kunio and his band participate in historical, yet not so serious battles. We can use various types of attacks or even a motorcycle to defeat enemies.

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Double Dragon Revive
Double Dragon Revive

Action 2025

A new opening in the series of beat'em up titles, created by Yuke's and published by Arc System Works. Double Dragon Revive features a side view with 3D graphics, allowing us again to play as Billy and Jimmy Lee, defeating groups of enemies standing in their way.

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What the Fog
What the Fog

Action 14 May 2024

An action TPP game with roguelike elements. What the Fog is a spinoff of the popular Dead by Daylight game. Dwight, Claudette and Feng Min end up on a strange board game, where they must face hordes of enemies. The game allows to play alone, but was meant for 2 player coop.

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