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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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Quake II (1997)
Quake II (1997)

Action 18 November 2005

The sequel to the groundbreaking first-person shooter by id Software that, just like its predecessor released the year before, set new visual standards thanks to the enhanced idTech 2 engine. The action of Quake II takes place in the distant future where humanity established contact with a biomechanical race of the technologically advanced Stroggs. When it turned out that the alien secretly plan to conquer Earth, a special space marine unit was sent into action.

Tenchu Z
Tenchu Z

Action 12 June 2007

Tenchu Z is the next installment of the famous series, allowing us to take on the role of a ninja warrior. As in the previous sections, our task is to carry out a series of missions and remain unnoticed. In order to do so, we must demonstrate agility and use the appropriate items, which are included in the equipment of each ninja.

Too Human
Too Human

Action 19 August 2008

Too Human is a dynamic action game with elements of cRPG, set in a futuristic world and touching on the theme of Nordic myths. In the game we play Baldura, who is thrown into the middle of the war, on which the future of his race may depend.

The Outfit
The Outfit

Action 14 March 2006

The Outfit is another tactical action game, set in the third person's perspective, which takes the player to the battlefields of World War II.

Stranglehold
Stranglehold

Action 05 September 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.

Majin and the Forsaken Kingdom
Majin and the Forsaken Kingdom

Action 23 November 2010

Majin: The Fallen Realm is an action adventure game developed for Namco Bandai by the well-known Japanese Game Republic studio, known so far for productions such as Folklore or Dragon Ball: Origins.

Rayman Raving Rabbids
Rayman Raving Rabbids

Action 13 April 2007

Rayman Raving Rabbids is a spin-off version of the popular series of 3D platformers, containing 70 mini-games prepared by the development team of Ubisoft concern. This time, the title character, whose actions are directed by the player, has to face crazy daughters who have invaded the peaceful Land of Dreams.

Mafia II: Joe’s Adventures
Mafia II: Joe’s Adventures

Action 23 November 2010

DLC add-on to Mafia II allows you to take on the role of Joe Barbaro - a friend of Vito Scaletta, whom we know as the main character of the basic adventure. The missions range from daring car driving to typical shooting levels.

Battlefield 2: Modern Combat
Battlefield 2: Modern Combat

Action 11 April 2006

A console edition of Battlefield 2, the second installment in the multiplayer FPS game series by Swedish studio DICE. As implied by the subtitle of the game, this time you play as a new-generation soldier, equipped with state-of-the-art technology and deadly weaponry. The plot of Battlefield 2: Modern Combat focuses on a fictional conflict between NATO and China, taking place in Kazakhstan.

Red Faction: Armageddon
Red Faction: Armageddon

Action 07 June 2011

A science-fiction based TPP shooter, which is the fourth installment in a popular series by Volition. The plot of Red Faction: Armageddon takes place fifty years after the events shown in the previous game. The humanity on Mars has been forced to descend to hide underground. The protagonist, Darius Mason, accidentally causes an alien race to wake up from their slumber. As it turns out, the aliens are aggressive and bloodthirsty, taking over subsequent human colonies.

2 Days to Vegas
2 Days to Vegas

Action canceled

2 Days to Vegas is an action adventure game, shown from the perspective of a third person. Basically, this title is another clone of the famous Grand Theft Auto series, so it is full of spectacular, extreme car chases and shootings.

Frontlines: Fuel of War
Frontlines: Fuel of War

Action 25 February 2008

An action shooter with a view of FPP, in which the action takes place in the near future, produced by KAOS studios. The action takes place in 2024, where the war for fuel takes place. As a member of the American army, we must stop the Russians striving to dominate the world. The game has a great audiovisual setting, a large arsenal and a lot of vehicles. One of the most important advantages of the game is the refined multiplayer mode.

Doom (1993)
Doom (1993)

Action 27 September 2006

A first-person shooter set in a science fiction realm, created by id Software studio, previously known mainly for the arcade series Commander Keen and the groundbreaking Wolfenstein 3D. Action of Doom takes place in the near future, and players play the part of a cosmic Marine who, for insubordination, is sent to UAC corporation's secret research facility on Mars.

Homefront
Homefront

Action 15 March 2011

A first-person shooter developed by KAOS Studios (Frontlines: Fuel of War). The scenario was written by John Milius, the screenwriter for Apocalypse Now. Homefront presents a vision of a near future where, after an economical crisis, the United States were suddenly attacked and eventually occupied by North Korea. The player assumes the role of a member of resistance and together with two companions he completes various missions aimed at the occupant.

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.

Up: The Video Game
Up: The Video Game

Action 26 May 2009

Departure is a humorous adventure game based on Pixar's excellent animated film. The player gets to know the adventures of Russell and the retired Carl Fredricksen, who set off on a journey through exotic corners of the world. The title was produced by Heavy Iron studio development team.

Darksiders
Darksiders

Action 05 January 2010

A third-person action game featuring RPG elements. The plot was inspired by events described in the Book of Revelation. Darksiders was developed by Vigil Games, a studio led by Joe Madureira, who is a popular comic book author. The player assumes the role of one of the four biblical Horsemen of the Apocalypse, who finds out that he has been betrayed, after reaching the Earth.

NecroVision
NecroVision

Action canceled

Produced by the Polish studio The Farm 51 FPS with a plot set during the First World War. However, the creators did not strengthen historical realism and introduced supernatural elements, thanks to which we fight against demons, vampires and zombies. The game is based on joyful combat and fun consists mainly in clashes with large groups of enemies.

Condemned 2: Bloodshot
Condemned 2: Bloodshot

Action 11 March 2008

Condemned 2: Bloodshot is a continuation of the game presented in the perspective of the first person, described by the authors themselves as a dark, brutal psychological thriller. As in the previous installment, the production allows us to play the role of a detective exploring the mysteries of mysterious serial murders. The game was developed by Monolith Productions, a studio with, among others, the first part of Condemned, and also F.E.A.R.

Vanquish
Vanquish

Action 19 October 2010

Vanquish is a futuristic third-person shooter developed by the Japanese studio PlatinumGames. The game takes place in a distant future where the Earth's natural resources are running low and two main world powers are fighting for what is left of them. When the Russians attack an American space station, USA sends a special forces unit to retake it. We play as a member of that unit.

Bakugan: Battle Brawlers
Bakugan: Battle Brawlers

Action 20 October 2009

Bakugan: Battle Brawlers, created by Japanese developer NOW Production, is based on the popular anime series under the same title.

Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas 2
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas 2

Action 18 March 2008

The sequel to the critically acclaimed tactical shooter Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Vegas, the sixth installment in the best-selling series launched in 1998 by Red Storm Entertainment. In the game we return once again to the titular gambling city, and the storyline is quite closely connected with the story presented in the predecessor.

Dead Block
Dead Block

Action 06 July 2011

A humorous action game in which we compete with successive waves of zombies. The game consists mainly in repelling the attacks of opponents, which is helped by barricades and a wide range of traps. The cooperation mode for up to four players is of great importance.

Assassin's Creed II: Battle of Forli
Assassin's Creed II: Battle of Forli

Action 28 January 2010

A small addition to the game about the adventures of the assassin Ezio. This time the hero has to help defend the city of Forli against the attack of the Orsi brothers' army. During the game we get to know new allies - known historical figures: Katarzyna Sforza and Niccolo Machiavelli. In one of the special sequences we can also fly with a flying machine created by Leonardo da Vinci.