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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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LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga
LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga

Action 06 November 2007

Complete edition of two bestselling games from the LEGO series, based on the first six movie episodes of Star Wars (divided into classic and new trilogy). LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga consists of 2005’s LEGO Star Wars and its year younger sequel, LEGO Star Wars: The Original Trilogy. They are no different from the earlier productions from TT Games studio (previously known as Traveller’s Tale), both games being colorful action adventure games with platformer features.

Ride to Hell: Retribution
Ride to Hell: Retribution

Action 25 June 2013

Produced by Eutechnyx studio third person action game starring harley riders. The story of Ride to Hell: Retribution is set in the 1960s. The main character - Jake Conway wants to take revenge on the leaders of The Devil's Hand gang for the death of his brother. The gameplay is a mix of elements of action game, shooter, brawler and arcade racing. Following the protagonist's actions, the player travels on a motorbike between locations where he has to meet the enemy gang members.

Serious Sam 3: BFE
Serious Sam 3: BFE

Action canceled

Third installment of Croteam studio's series of crazy and humorous adventures of commando Sam "Serious" Stone, who traditionally fights hosts of aliens, demons and other strange beasts. In terms of the plot, Serious Sam 3: BFE is a prequel to the entire series, and our hero here once again faces the Tah-Um known from earlier parts and his numerous army of demons. The story takes place against the backdrop of ruined ancient temples and cities of futuristic Egypt.

Bayonetta
Bayonetta

Action 29 October 2009

A dynamic third-person perspective hack-n-slash action game developed by Japanese studio Platinum Games led by Hideki Kamiya. The main protagonist, Bayonetta, is a sexy witch who, 20 years prior to the events depicted in the game, woke up in a chest at the bottom of a lake. She has no memories of how she got there or what happened before. Forced to fight against forces of Heaven that constantly attack her, the protagonist gradually learns new facts about her past.

Mafia II: Jimmy's Vendetta
Mafia II: Jimmy's Vendetta

Action 07 September 2010

DLC addition to Mafia II game allowing you to play the role of Jimmy - ruthless mercenary, one of the best specialists in dirty work, who, after several years of sitting down, returns to Empire Bay to take revenge on the leaders of mafia families.

Way of the Samurai 3
Way of the Samurai 3

Action 13 November 2008

One of the installments in action games series developed by Acquire studio. The story takes place in feudal Japan, in the Gishu Amana province, where a fierce battle between the rivaling clans takes place. The player assumes the role of a samurai and chooses his side in the conflict. It is worth mentioning that each path has a different ending. The basic of the gameplay is combat. The enemies can be defeated by using many types of melee weapon.

Army of Two
Army of Two

Action 04 March 2008

Developed by a Canadian studio belonging to Electronic Arts, Army of Two is a co-op, third-person perspective shooter. Each mission is carried out with the partner controlled by AI or another player.

Silent Hill: Downpour
Silent Hill: Downpour

Action 13 March 2012

Silent Hill: Downpour is the eighth installment of the series of survival-horror action games released by Konami. The Slovak studio Vatra Games is responsible for the development of the title. Players play the role of Murphy Pendleton, a prisoner who manages to escape from the convoy and hide in the infamous town of Silent Hill. The game combines elements of action (fight against nightmarish monsters) with logical riddles.

BlackSite: Area 51
BlackSite: Area 51

Action 10 December 2007

BlackSite: Area 51 is a game of the FPS genre, in a sense a continuation of "Area 51". The main topic is again the mysterious Zone 51, which is connected with the threads of extraterrestrial civilizations.

Dark Void
Dark Void

Action 19 January 2010

Arcade action game from the perspective of a third person, taking place in an alternative dimension of our world. As the main character Will will come to stand up to the battle with the alien race and find the opportunity to return to the original dimension. The hero is equipped with an armour with a rocket backpack and various weapons. The game uses the third generation Unreal engine and the gameplay contains some original ideas.

Battlefield: Bad Company 2
Battlefield: Bad Company 2

Action 02 March 2010

A sequel to 2008's Battlefield: Bad Company - an acclaimed shooter game. Again, the game was created by DICE - a Swedish developer belonging to Electronic Arts. In the story campaign, the player is acquainted with further adventures of the titular Bad Company.

Max Payne
Max Payne

Action 02 May 2012

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.

Red Dead Redemption: Undead Nightmare
Red Dead Redemption: Undead Nightmare

Action 23 November 2010

Released in retail distribution, Red Dead Redemption: Undead Nightmare is a standalone bundle of expansion packs to a best-selling action game Red Dead Redemption. As the title suggests, it combines the distinctive Western setting with the evergreen theme of zombie apocalypse. As the protagonist of the base game, John Marston, you travel across the Wild West in search of the cure for a fast-spreading zombie infestation. The story campaign offers a series of new missions and varied side quests.

Stranglehold
Stranglehold

Action 29 October 2007

Stranglehold is an action game produced under the watchful eye of the famous director John Woo. This product is a de facto continuation of the 1992 film Hard Boiled (the Polish title is Children of Triad) - it was the last work of this cinematographic creator, shot in Hong Kong before moving to Hollywood.

Castlevania: Lords of Shadow
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow

Action 05 October 2010

Another full-fledged installment in the legendary series of action games, developed by the Spanish developer Mercury Steam in cooperating with Konami - the creators of all the previous installments. The protagonist is called Gabriel and he is a member of the Brotherhood of Light. The organization fights evil forces, and Gabriel is given a mission to eliminate the titular Lords of Shadow.

Alien Breed 3: Descent
Alien Breed 3: Descent

Action 23 February 2011

The third part of the action/TPP game trilogy, initiated in 2009, resembles the cult shooting known primarily to Amiga computer owners. The main task of the player is to overcome the next stages, eliminating hosts of aliens.

Ratchet: Deadlocked HD
Ratchet: Deadlocked HD

Action 21 May 2013

Reissue of the fourth installment of the popular three-dimensional platformer series originally released on PlayStation 2. This time the creators have almost completely abandoned the roots of the series and focused on applying as many elements characteristic of the shooting genre as possible. The graphic design has been upgraded to HD resolution and the ability to unlock Trophies has been added.

Helldivers
Helldivers

Action 03 March 2015

Helldivers is an arcade cooperative science fiction shooter developed by Arrowhead, creators of the humorous action RPG Magicka. The game takes place in a distant future where players take the roles of the members of the elite Helldivers unit whose job is to protect the politically divided planet known as Super Earth. It was attacked by three alien races. Players have to finish procedurally generated missions in order to save mankind.

Cabela's Big Game Hunter: Pro Hunts
Cabela's Big Game Hunter: Pro Hunts

Action 26 March 2014

The next installment of a rich series of dynamic hunting games using the official license of the American chain of stores with hunting equipment - Cabela's. In Cabela's Big Game Hunter: Pro Hunts we play the role of a hunter and hunt for wild animals from North America.

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

Action 18 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.

The Evil Within: The Consequence
The Evil Within: The Consequence

Action 21 April 2015

The second DLC expansion included in the season pass for The Evil Within. It shows the second half of the story from the previous expansion, starting right after the end of The Assignment. Once again, the players assume the role of Julia Kidman, partner of the game’s amnesiac protagonist, who mysteriously disappeared during the events of the game. As we progress through levels, we find answers to our questions and learn the secret behind the Julia's disappearance.

One Piece: Pirate Warriors 3
One Piece: Pirate Warriors 3

Action 26 March 2015

One Piece: Pirate Warriors 3 is another installment of the third-person action game series that mixes the mechanics from the cult Japanese hack-and-slash Dynasty Warriors with the world of the popular One Piece manga. The game was developed by Omega Force and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. The protagonist of One Piece: Pirate Warriors 3 is a pirate named Luffy whose biggest dream is to become the Pirate King.

Godzilla
Godzilla

Action 18 December 2014

Developed by an experienced studio Natsume, Godzilla is a third-person action game featuring one of the most famous film monsters. This game is set 60 years after the events in the cult movie from 1950s. The reborn Godzilla reappears in order to obtain more G-Energy, which is essential for the monster’s evolution. In the Destruction Mode the players must traverse 20 locations in search of G-Energy generators.

The Evil Within: The Executioner
The Evil Within: The Executioner

Action 26 May 2015

The third story DLC included in the Season Pass for the dark survival horror The Evil Within released in 2014. Just like the original game, the expansion is set in the ominous asylum in which a brutal massacre takes place. Interestingly, The Executioner tells the story from the perspective of an enemy of The Evil Within’s protagonist.