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Resident Evil 2 (1998)

Resident Evil 2 (1998)

PCPlayStationNintendo

Adventure

January 21, 1998

The second installment in the best-selling survival horror action-adventure game series. Similarly to the original installment, the game has been developed by the Japanese studio Capcom. The action of Resident Evil 2 is set after the events shown in the first installment – nearly all citizens of Raccoon City have been infected by a mysterious virus, which changed them into bloodthirsty zombies. Once again, the player gets to control two characters – this time around it's Leon, a young police officer and Claire, a journalist. Their task is to save Raccoon City from complete destruction and stop the virus before it spreads all over the world. In Resident Evil 2, gameplay revolves around exploration and solving environmental puzzles – another important aspect of the game is fighting numerous foes using a wide range of weapons, limited by scarce amounts of ammunition. As befits an installment in the Resident Evil series, in order to survive and escape consecutive dangers, the player has to carefully manage the supplies they acquire on their adventure.

Resident Evil 3: Nemesis

Resident Evil 3: Nemesis

PCPlayStationNintendo

Adventure

September 22, 1999

The third installment of the extremely popular survival horror series, which is supervised by Capcom. Players once again find themselves in the fictional town of Raccoon City, whose residents have been turned into bloodthirsty zombies. Of course, behind these events is once again the Umbrella corporation, from whose laboratory escaped another, deadly virus. We're given two protagonists - at the beginning we control only Jill Valentine from the elite S.T.A.R.S. unit, but with time a Brazilian mercenary, Carlos Oliveira, joins her.

Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain

Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain

PCPlayStation

Action

November 1, 1996

Opening the series Legacy of Cain adventure game in which the camera presents events from the bird's eye view. The main character is an aristocrat turned into a vampire, who is looking for a way to regain his humanity.

Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace

Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace

PCPlayStation

Action

August 31, 1999

Based on the motifs of the film opening the Star Wars saga an action game with a third person's perspective. As Anakin Skywalker, Qui-Gon Jinn, Queen Amidala, Obi-Wan Kenobi and other Star War heroes, the player has to face the dangers lurking on the planets of Naboo and Tatooine, as well as in the capital of the Republic - Coruscant.

Resident Evil

Resident Evil

PCPlayStationNintendo

Adventure

April 1, 1996

Action adventure game in the survival horror convention, which gave rise to a series that enjoys unflagging popularity around the world. The title was developed by Capcom, and its storyline draws heavily on horror films. In unexplained circumstances, bloodthirsty zombies appeared on the streets of a fictional city Raccoon City - to the rescue moves a special squad S.T.A.R.S., which quickly discovers that it is dealing with the effects of a mysterious virus developed by the sinister corporation Umbrella.

Alone in the Dark: The New Nightmare

Alone in the Dark: The New Nightmare

PCPlayStation

Adventure

June 18, 2001

Alone in the Dark: The New Nightmare is a classic survival-horror. We play one of two different characters (Edward Carnby and Aline Cedrac). During the game we solve not too complicated puzzles, and we fight spectacular duels with terrifying creatures.

Tomb Raider: Chronicles

Tomb Raider: Chronicles

PCPlayStation

Action

November 17, 2000

The fifth full-fledged installment in the bestselling Tomb Raider series. Again, the player assumes the role of a comely British traveler and treasure hunter by the name of Lara Croft. Contrary to the previous installments, the plot here is based on retrospections and divided into four separate episodes. Thus the protagonist travels to Rome in search for the legendary Philosopher's Stone, tries to prevent Russian mobsters from obtaining the mythical Spear of Destiny and goes back to the times of her youth, visiting a demonic island in Ireland. In the last episode, Lara tries to take an artifact called Iris (Tomb Raider 4) from Werner von Croy, breaking into the antagonist's modern-design skyscraper. The game expands the mechanics of the previous installments and features several new ones, including mainly line walking and an ability to swing from sticks. Additionally, the game features a functional level editor.

Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation

Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation

PCPlayStation

Action

November 22, 1999

Another installment in the popular action adventure game series by Core Design, featuring the sexy archaeologist as the main role. The action of Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation starts in Cambodia, in the Angkor Wat temple, but the main part of the plot takes place in Egypt, where the heroine happened to have released the evil god Seth, which threatens the whole humanity. To save the world, Lara needs to collect every piece of the mythical Armour of Horus and call upon his help in order to fight the enemy. In contrast to the previous installments of the series, Tomb Raider 4 emphasizes freedom – each location can be visited numerous times in any order. Other elements of the series are virtually unchanged, except the developer gave Lara some new abilities and weapons unavailable before. Tomb Raider 4 is the first title in the series that introduces an option of combining items, which allows us to modify our equipment.

Silent Hill

Silent Hill

PlayStation

Adventure

January 31, 1999

A classic survival horror movie from PlayStation, which started one of the most popular series in its genre. In the game we play the role of Harry Mason, who together with his daughter goes on holiday to the title town of Silent Hill. On the spot, the protagonist undergoes an accident, after which it turns out that his daughter has disappeared and the city is shrouded in dense, mysterious fog.

Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver

Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver

PCPlayStation

Adventure

August 16, 1999

Set in a dark world, an action adventure game with a view of TPP, in which the banished vampire Raziel realizes a plan of revenge on his former ruler. Successful production combines action sequences with logical challenges.

Tomb Raider III: Adventures of Lara Croft

Tomb Raider III: Adventures of Lara Croft

PCPlayStation

Action

November 20, 1998

The third installment in a popular series of action-adventure games developed by Core Design and following the story of the fearless Lara Croft - an archeologist searching for legendary artifacts all around the world. In Tomb Raider III, the protagonist tries to find four mysterious artifacts carved from an ancient meteorite. In so doing, she visits five different locations, including a jungle in India, islands in the southern part of the Pacific Ocean, dark rooftops of London, an underground secret base known as Area 51 and the frosty Antarctica. Interestingly, the game is non-linear to a specific extent, for the player sets the order of visiting particular locations, excluding the first and one which comes the last. The next installment is based on the best mechanics of the predecessors, although several improvements were made. These include the addition of new movements, previously unavailable vehicles and weapons, as well as the increase in the number of different enemy types.

Tomb Raider (1996)

Tomb Raider (1996)

PCPlayStationMobile

Action

November 14, 1996

A TPP action game with platformer elements, in which we play as the brave and attractive female archaeologist Lara Croft. Our protagonist sets out in search of a mystical artifact named Scion, which lies inside the tomb of Qualopec, located deep in the Peruvian jungle. After her guide dies at the very beginning of the journey, Lara is forced to face all the dangers waiting within ancient structures, tunnels, and catacombs on her own. And this is just the beginning of her adventure, which will lead her from ancient Rome, through Egyptian pyramids, and to several other exotic places. Tomb Raider’s gameplay skillfully combines the elements of an adventure game with the features of a platformer (e.g. climbing rock shelves) and action sequences, during which you will be facing wild animals and armed humans.

Tomb Raider II: The Dagger of Xian

Tomb Raider II: The Dagger of Xian

PCPlayStationMobile

Action

October 31, 1997

A sequel to a groundbreaking action-adventure game released in 1996. In the original game, the player followed the adventures of the extraordinary Lara Croft - an archeologist exploring ancient tombs located all around the world, searching for valuable artifacts. In Tomb Raider II created again by Core Design, the plot focuses around the search for a mythical dagger from the Xian temple. The item itself is capable of turning a human being into a powerful dragon. Following the traces of the legendary dagger, the protagonist visits different locations, such as the Great Wall of China, Venice, Tibet, an oil rig or undersea depths. When it comes to the mechanics, the sequel remains faithful to the original game, delivering an alluring combination of an action-adventure game with platformer elements in third person perspective. However, the game features a number of new elements as well, such as different movements added, new weapons or enemies. Thanks to the modern-day 3D accelerators, the visuals were noticeably improved as well.

In Cold Blood

In Cold Blood

PCPlayStation

Adventure

July 14, 2000

A three-dimensional adventure game telling the story of a British spy who sets off on a secret mission to Eastern Europe and follows an international conspiracy. In Cold Blood is the work of Revolution Software studio.

MediEvil 2

MediEvil 2

PlayStation

Action

April 19, 2000

Continuation of the action adventure game released in 1998. Again, we play Sir Daniel Fortesque, a dead knight who was brought back to life to defeat the evil sorcerer.

Chase the Express

Chase the Express

PlayStation

Action

May 31, 2000

A third action game in which the player plays the role of a soldier trying to bounce back a train captured by terrorists. The game consists mainly in breaking through successive wagons, fighting, silent elimination of opponents and solving simple environmental riddles.

OverBlood

OverBlood

PlayStation

Action

August 2, 1996

A survival horror in which we play Lars Karcy, one of the victims of horrific experiments carried out at the secret research facility of Lystra Laboratories. While playing in OverBlood we travel through claustrophobic locations, fight with encountered opponents and solve puzzles pushing the story forward.

Little Big Adventure

Little Big Adventure

PCPlayStationMobile

Adventure

July 19, 1996

A revolutionary adventure game from 1994, made by Adeline Software International and published by Electronic Arts. The player becomes a young Quetch called Twinsen, who takes on the tyranny of Funfrock.

Fade to Black

Fade to Black

PCPlayStation

Adventure

June 28, 1996

Fade to Black is a continuation of a futuristic adventure game called Flashback: The Quest for Identity, which brought fame to the French team Delphine Software in mid-1993.

Resident Evil: Director's Cut

Resident Evil: Director's Cut

PlayStation

Adventure

September 22, 1997

A re-release of Resident Evil, released exclusively in digital form as part of the PSOne Classics service. Developed by Capcom, the production is an expanded and uncensored version of the hit title that debuted in 1996 on the PlayStation console. In comparison with the original, Resident Evil: Director's Cut can boast, above all, the presence of three gameplay variants. Original Mode is a faithful copy of the original, not subjected to any changes or improvements.