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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. more

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True Crime: Streets of L.A.
True Crime: Streets of L.A.

Action 03 November 2003

A dynamic action game with numerous car chases, shootouts and melee battles, inspired by Hong Kong-style karate films. By many players it is called the Far East equivalent of GTA: Vice City.

Max Payne
Max Payne

Action 07 December 2001

Max Payne is a third-person perspective action game developed by the Finnish studio Remedy Entertainment. The protagonist is an undercover DEA agent whose task is to locate the source of Valkyr - a deadly new drug. Personally, Max is also seeking revenge against the murderers of his family. He falls victim to a conspiracy and gets accused of killing his supervisor. The creators were inspired by the crime stories from the 1940s and 1950s, Pulp novels, and the movie, The Matrix.

Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events
Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events

Action 10 November 2004

A computer game based on the very popular series of books for children "A Series of Unfortunate Events", as well as a film adaptation of the first three parts of the cycle (The Bad Beginning; The Reptile Room; The Wide Window).

The Punisher
The Punisher

Action 18 January 2005

"The Punisher" is a typical shooter, created by a publishing consortium of THQ and Volition Inc. The game was dominated by elements of action and combat, while the feature layer was directly based on the famous series of comics of the same title.

Stolen
Stolen

Action 01 April 2005

Stolen is an expanded stealth action game. (sneaky), in many aspects resembling the Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell or Metal Gear Solid series. Players take on the role of an athletic and sensual champion of a thieving trade named Anya.

Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex
Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex

Action 08 November 2004

Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex is a third party action game (TPP). At the same time this is the second video game based on the famous manga Ghost in the Shell by Masamune Shirow.

NARC
NARC

Action 22 March 2005

NARC is a dynamic action game, produced by the development studio VIS Entertainment. The player plays the role of a member of the title, elite police unit and carries out missions related to the fight against crime and drug trafficking. The gameplay combines elements of FPP and TPP, allowing a lot of freedom of action in the game world.

Drakengard
Drakengard

Action 02 March 2004

An arcade action game in the fantasy world, in which we fly a dragon and sow pogroms among countless enemies. As a former prince of the Union, we intend to inflict a powerful blow on the sinister Empire as compensation for earlier murders and destruction. During the game we can ride a flying mount, use dozens of spells and various weapons.

Red Dead Revolver
Red Dead Revolver

Action 03 May 2004

A third-person perspective action game developed by Rockstar Games, a company known for Grand Theft Auto and Midnight Club series. The game features a Western setting, starting during the final years of 19th century and the player assumes the role of Red, a man filled with lust for revenge. During his early years he witnessed the death of his parents at the hands of Mexican bandits that wanted to claim possession of a gold mine located on Red’s parent’s land.

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

Action 27 March 2003

A third-person stealth action game by Ubisoft Montreal, inspired by the works of the famous Tom Clancy and the NetForce novel series. We assume the role of Sam Fisher, a federal agent and an operative of a secret unit within NSA (National Security Agency). The protagonist's task is to perform missions given to him by the agency, usually involving elimination of incredibly dangerous enemies, destroying documents, or infiltrating secret installations.

Sniper Elite: Berlin 1945
Sniper Elite: Berlin 1945

Action 30 September 2005

First-person action game with stealth elements by Rebellion Software, known so far mainly for the cult shooter Aliens vs Predator from 1999. The action of Sniper Elite: Berlin 1945 takes place in the last days of World War II, and during the game we play as Peter Maurer - elite German sniper, recruited by the American OSS agency.

Call of Duty 2: Big Red One
Call of Duty 2: Big Red One

Action 01 November 2005

An alternative version of Call of Duty 2 - a first-person shooter developed by Treyarch for PC and Xbox 360. Big Red One was created exclusively for the PlayStation 2, Xbox and GameCube consoles. Similar to the original Call of Duty 2, the story here is set during the Second World War, but focuses only on the actions of a single American infantry unit. The player assumes the role of the squad leader, who coordinates the actions of his subordinates.

Crime Life: Gang Wars
Crime Life: Gang Wars

Action 11 November 2005

An action game in which events are shown from a third person's perspective. We play the role of a young gang member with great ambitions. Fun comes down to spectacular fights. As we move forward, we unlock newer and newer blows and combos, which allow us to deal with our rivals even faster. During the fight we can also use various weapons.

The Regiment
The Regiment

Action canceled

The Regiment is a spectacular first person perspective shooting (FPS), produced by Kuju Entertainment development studio. The player takes on the role of commander of a unit of well-trained soldiers of the SAS unit and takes part in dangerous anti-terrorist missions. The creators put a lot of emphasis on the realism of the game, in which the consultants employed in the production of the game - former members of anti-terrorist groups - played a significant role.

Ruff Trigger: Vanocore Conspiracy
Ruff Trigger: Vanocore Conspiracy

Action 28 June 2006

Ruff Trigger: The Vanocore Conspiracy is a three dimensional platform game. This title is for PlayStation2 owners only. We play the role of a hunter who looks like a nice and gentle dog. However, the reality turns out to be different.

Naruto: Uzumaki Chronicles
Naruto: Uzumaki Chronicles

Action 14 November 2006

Developed by Bandai Namco Entertainment, the third-person walker brawler is based on the cult manga and anime about the adventures of a young ninjutsu student, Naruto Uzumaki. The game takes us through a series of different locations, facing off against waves of enemies, while the range of our moves is limited to jumping and delivering weak and strong attacks - both on the ground and in the air.

Naruto: Uzumaki Chronicles 2
Naruto: Uzumaki Chronicles 2

Action 04 September 2007

Continuation of the action game by Bandai Namco, based on the famous Japanese manga and anime series starring the teenage warrior Naruto. The plot of Uzumaki Chronicles 2 tells a completely new story, unknown so far to the fans of the series, in which the task of our protagonist is to defeat the ancient organization, coming back to life after many centuries of dormancy.

Transformers: The Game
Transformers: The Game

Action 26 June 2007

Dynamic action game developed by Activision, an adaptation of the 2007 American superproduction. The PC version was created by Traveller's Tales, while the console and handheld editions were made by Vicarious Visions. The plot of Transformers: The Game is loosely based on the story told in the film. In the game we can control both Autobots (Optimus Prime, Ironhide and Bumblebee are at our disposal) and Decepticons (in this case we play as Megatron, Barricade or even Starscream).

Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy
Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy

Action 11 December 2006

Three great items at one price - this is the shortest description of the package, including Grand Theft Auto III, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City and Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. The Trilogy is a collection of the best titles that came out of the Rockstar Games employees' keyboards so far.

Fur Fighters: Viggo's Revenge
Fur Fighters: Viggo's Revenge

Action 08 June 2001

Fur Fighters: Viggo's Revenge is an arcade game designed by Bizarre Creations studio. The PlayStation 2 title is a refreshed version of a product that appeared on the Dreamcast console a year earlier, gaining a large group of fans.

Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Jungle Storm
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Jungle Storm

Action 12 March 2004

A tactical action game in which we take command of the title unit of "Spirits". To complete several complicated missions, played in a not very friendly environment.

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.

Ultimate Ninja 4: Naruto Shippuden
Ultimate Ninja 4: Naruto Shippuden

Action 05 April 2007

The fourth full-fledged installment of the popular brawler series from Cyberconnect 2 studio, set in the universe of the well-known manga and anime series by Masashi Kishimoto. Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja 4 is the first installment in the series based on the second installment of the series, Naruto Shippuden, and is set two and a half years after the main character left his home village of Konoha to train under the watchful eye of Master Jiraiya.

Metal Slug 3D
Metal Slug 3D

Action 29 June 2006

The first game of the very popular shooting series, which was presented in full 3D. However, the climate of the vending machines has not changed.