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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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Commandos: Strike Force
Commandos: Strike Force

Action 17 March 2006

A new installment of the popular series from Pyro Studios, in which we take control of a unit of specially trained soldiers, sent to complete various tasks that help turn the tide of World War II. While developing Commandos: Strike Force, Pyro Studios decided to try a somewhat different approach, ending with a tactical action game seen from a first-person perspective instead of a classical tactical strategy game that the series has accustomed us to.

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

Action 14 November 2002

The second installment of the video game series following the adventures of Harry Potter based on the books written by J.K. Rowling. Young wizard, who is about to start his second year at Hogwarts, is bound to encounter new challenges.

Timesplitters: Future Perfect
Timesplitters: Future Perfect

Action 21 March 2005

"TimeSplitters: Future Perfect" is the third edition of one of the most innovative FPP console games. In the struggle shown from the perspective of the first person, players fight for their own past, present and future.

State of Emergency
State of Emergency

Action 26 March 2003

Extremely brutal action game. The essence of the game itself is the bloody street fight of the main character led by the player with numerous individuals working for a powerful corporation, which has taken control of the country and exercises indivisible authoritative power over it.

Prisoner of War
Prisoner of War

Action 19 July 2002

Take part in the Great Escape of Allied prisoners from German POW camps. The theme of Prisoner of War refers to the excellent Great Escape - a game from the times of... Spectrum computer.

Superman Returns: The Videogame
Superman Returns: The Videogame

Action 20 November 2006

Action game realized parallel to the new cinematic adaptation of the adventures of the famous Superman from the Warner Bros label. This title was produced by Studio Tiburon, a group of the most eminent employees of Electronic Arts, responsible for one of the most famous (mainly overseas) series of sports games, i.e. Madden NFL.

Spider-Man: The Movie
Spider-Man: The Movie

Action 20 April 2002

Action adventure game developed by Treyarch studio, based on the storyline of Hollywood superproduction film directed by Sam Raimi. In the game we play as a teenager Peter Parker, who becomes a heroic Spider-Man endowed with superhuman abilities. The plot of Spider-Man: The Movie develops in the same way as in the original movie.

CT Special Forces: Nemesis Strike
CT Special Forces: Nemesis Strike

Action 22 March 2005

Three-dimensional action game in which the action is observed from the third person's perspective (TPP). It's worth mentioning that we're dealing with a rather unusual conversion, because the game was originally released on the GameBoy Advance console.

Star Wars: Jedi Starfighter
Star Wars: Jedi Starfighter

Action 13 May 2002

Continuation of "Star Wars: Starfighter". Once again we are dealing with a simple space simulator, this time referring to the second episode of "Star Wars". 15 main missions to play.

Yager
Yager

Action 23 May 2003

A futuristic, arcade simulator in which, as a pilot of Magnus Tide combat planes, we experience extremely interesting adventures, full of surprises, secrets and betrayals.

Crimson Skies: High Road to Revenge
Crimson Skies: High Road to Revenge

Action 21 October 2003

We play the role of a pilot of one of several futuristic fighters. The action of the game was set in an alternative version of reality in the thirties of the twentieth century.

The Suffering
The Suffering

Action 09 March 2004

The Suffering is a three-dimensional action game that combines the features of a brutal product called Manhunt and virtual horror movies like the Resident Evil and Silent Hill series. The main character, Torque, is awaiting execution at the Abbott prison (Carnate Island). However, in unexplained circumstances there is an invasion of a multitude of monsters from nightmarish dreams.

The Simpsons: Hit & Run
The Simpsons: Hit & Run

Action 16 September 2003

A virtual version of the adventures of a crazy yellow family, known to people all over the world for over 14 years. Radical Entertainment is responsible for the development of the game, and the script was created by people responsible for the popular TV series.

Terminator: Dawn of Fate
Terminator: Dawn of Fate

Action 17 September 2002

Not too complicated arcade game, referring to the famous science-fiction films. We play the role of one of the members of the resistance movement and fight against machines sent by Skynet.

Big Mutha Truckers
Big Mutha Truckers

Action 06 December 2002

A fun racing game in which we sit behind the wheel of a truck and transport goods. During the execution of subsequent orders we compete with other drivers. The creators of the production focused on a skillful driving model and a humorous audiovisual setting. Travelling is enhanced by typical truck music in country climates.

Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines
Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines

Action 11 November 2003

Not too complicated arcade game referring to the famous action film. We play the role of the title Terminator sent to save the leader of the resistance movement, John Connor. In the game we visit many locations known from cinema production.

Bad Day L.A.
Bad Day L.A.

Action canceled

A humorous dexterity game that is a parody of everyday life of Americans after the events of September 11, 2001 and dozens of catastrophic films. As a homeless hero, we have to deal with the hordes of enemies who captured the streets of Los Angeles. A wide arsenal of weapons helps him in this task.

Operation Flashpoint: Elite
Operation Flashpoint: Elite

Action 28 October 2005

Operation Flashpoint: Cold War Crisis, winner of many prestigious awards, in Xbox version. We are dealing with a campaign from the original, 14 new missions, as well as a map editor.

Sniper Elite: Berlin 1945
Sniper Elite: Berlin 1945

Action 07 October 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.

Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast
Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast

Action 18 November 2002

Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast is the third part of Raven Software's series of first person shootouts set in the world of Star Wars. The player once again takes on the role of Kyle Qatar. This time, the Jedi Knight has to face the mighty Dark Jedi, who is working on power limiting technology in the Galaxy.

Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory

Action 28 March 2005

The third installment in the popular third-person stealth action game series starring special agent Sam Fisher. The game is set in the near future, where a conflict between North Korea and Japan escalates, unintentionally fanned by the United States. This is when our unfailing protagonist steps into action. His task is to reconcile the interests of all countries involved in the conflict.

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.

Project: Snowblind
Project: Snowblind

Action 23 February 2005

Project: Snowblind is a first person shooter (FPS) in the realities of science fiction, whose creation is the responsibility of the Crystal Dynamics development team. The plot of the main campaign is set against the background of a civil war in China and the player takes on the role of one of the futuristic super-soldiers involved in this conflict. In addition to the solo mode, the creators of the game envisaged the possibility of multiplayer battles with a maximum of 16 participants.

Star Wars: Battlefront (2004)
Star Wars: Battlefront (2004)

Action 20 September 2004

Star Wars: Battlefront is a tactical action game inspired by popular Battlefield 1942 and Operation Flashpoint products. The game is about team fights on a large scale in the reality of the universe of Star Wars, created in the mind of the famous filmmaker George Lucas.