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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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Bully: Scholarship Edition
Bully: Scholarship Edition

Action 04 March 2008

Also known by the title Canis Canem Edit, Bully is a controversial action game developed by Rockstar Games. Originally, it was released for PlayStation 2, it was soon followed by Scholarship Edition for the next generation of consoles and PCs. The story takes place at the fictional Bullworth Academy, which combines an elite education facility with re-socialization grounds for juvenile offenders. The player assumes the role of a teenager who is trying to survive in these unusual circumstances.

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Action 30 June 2009

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is an action game based on a best-selling novel written by J.K. Rowling. The game revolves mostly around dueling other wizards. Moreover, the game features Quidditch matches again, and the potion brewing system has been expanded.

Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End

Action 22 May 2007

Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End is an action adventure game that uses themes depicted in the second and third parts of the movie series Pirates of the Caribbean. Developers from Eurocom Entertainment decided to show the story from the perspective of Captain Jack Sparrow, however players also get the opportunity to play as both William Turner and Elizabeth Swann.

Zombie Massacre
Zombie Massacre

Action canceled

A funny dexterity game, reminiscent in many respects of the "Crazy Taxi" series. We sit at the controls of the vehicle, eliminating the zombies we encounter on the way and race against the passing time.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2

Action 12 July 2011

An adaptation of the extremely popular series of books about Harry Potter's adventures. This is the last adventure of the famous sorcerer, in which he faces a decisive confrontation with Voldemort. The authors put emphasis on dynamic battles, and the fun is additionally diversified by adventure elements.

Battleship
Battleship

Action 20 April 2012

Battleship is a joint project of Activision and Double Helix studio, which has won such titles as Silent Hill: Homecoming and Front Mission Evolved. The production uses a film license and is an original mix of shooter and tactical game.

Remington Super Slam Hunting: Africa
Remington Super Slam Hunting: Africa

Action 17 November 2010

Remington Super Slam Hunting: Africa is the second installment of a series of first person shooters (FPS) with the logo of an American weapon manufacturer. According to the title, players have the opportunity to take part in a virtual safari on the Black Continent. Developers from the Jack of All Games studio have taken care of a large variety of weapons, animals and hunting scenes.

Star Wars: The Force Unleashed
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed

Action 16 September 2008

Third-person action game produced by LucasArts, set in the cult Star Wars universe. The Force Unleashed takes place between the third and fourth episode of the film series, when the Galactic Empire grows stronger before our eyes, and the Rebel Alliance opposes it. In the game we play as a student of Darth Vader himself, whose task is to expand the influence of the Dark Side of the Force.

Martial Arts: Capoeira
Martial Arts: Capoeira

Action canceled

Martial Arts: Capoeira is a sport fight enriched with RPG elements, which was made by Italian Twelve Interactive development studio. The player takes on the role of one of the 12 players in the Brazilian martial arts of the title and takes part in spectacular duels. Each hero is described by a set of attributes that can be developed during the game. The creators took care of several gameplay options, including Tournament, Arcade and Survival modes.

TNA iMPACT!
TNA iMPACT!

Action 16 September 2008

Action game, taking up the subject of wrestling. We can embody the best athletes of the TNA organization. Also noteworthy is the inclusion of an unusual, hexagonal ring in the game.

Driver: Parallel Lines
Driver: Parallel Lines

Action 26 June 2007

The fourth installment of the popular car series launched in 1999, allowing players to take on the role of the titular driver in the service of the mafia. After the critical reception of the third installment in the series, the developers from Reflections Interactive studio decided to modify the mechanics and diversify the story. The action takes place in two time horizons: in the present day and in the 70s. We meet the main character as an arrogant 18-year-old with above-average driving skills.

Star Wars: The Clone Wars - Republic Heroes
Star Wars: The Clone Wars - Republic Heroes

Action 06 October 2009

Action game set in the famous universe of Star Wars. It allows us to take part in events that are a bridge between the first and second season of the animated series about clone wars.

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.

Heavy Fire: Afghanistan
Heavy Fire: Afghanistan

Action 12 November 2011

Heavy Fire: Afghanistan is a first-person rail shooter game maintained in the atmosphere of the modern war in Afghanistan. The title was developed by Polish studio Teyon based in Krakow, for which it is the first multiplatform production.

Retro City Rampage
Retro City Rampage

Action 28 February 2013

Retro City Rampage is a humorous action game created by Vblank Entertainment studio. The title is a parody of such series as Grand Theft Auto. Players move on until 1980 and take on the role of a mentally unbalanced criminal from Theftropolis. The game is stylized on production from the era of 8-bit computers and contains many references to mass culture.

Avatar: The Game
Avatar: The Game

Action 01 December 2009

Avatar: The Game is an action game based on the blockbuster movie Avatar and developed by Ubisoft. The game depicts the events that took place before the action of the movie. Players end up on Pandora, right in the middle of the conflict between Na'vi - the locals, and the RDA corporation. Ryder, our protagonist, has to join one of the fighting parties. This decision influences the game's plot, ending, and gameplay mechanics.

Transformers: War For Cybertron
Transformers: War For Cybertron

Action 22 June 2010

Transformers: The Cybertron War is an action game set in the comic and film universe of variable shape robots. The plot shows the events that took place before the Autobots and Deceptikony reached Earth. Developers from the High Moon studio have planned two solo campaigns (one for each faction) and several other fun options, including multiplayer mode.

Sengoku Basara: Samurai Heroes
Sengoku Basara: Samurai Heroes

Action 29 July 2010

Sengoku Basara Samurai Heroes is the first in a series of Japanese action games Sengoku Basara released by Capcom outside Japan. Players take on the role of samurai taking part in one of the most important battles in the history of the Land of the Cherry Blossom.

Calling
Calling

Action 09 March 2010

Calling is a game representing the survival horror genre. The player is transferred to a world suspended between life and death, and in order to get out of it he has to solve the mystery of this place.

Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II

Action 26 October 2010

Created by Aspyr Media in collaboration with LucasArts, Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II is a full-fledged sequel to a Star Wars action game about Darth Vader’s secret apprentice named Starkiller, reprising his role as the protagonist in the sequel. Together you get to explore an array of iconic locations set in the universe created by George Lucas, take part in many epic battles, and use the Starkiller’s unique skills as well as the power of the Dark Side of the Force.

Shrek Forever After
Shrek Forever After

Action 30 May 2010

Shrek Forever After is an action game produced by XPEC Entertainment studio based on the themes of the fourth film with a nice ogre in the lead role. Players direct the actions of their favourite characters - Shrek, Fiona, Cat in Shoes and Donkey, who try to restore the old order in the fairy-tale land, changed by the mysterious Rumpelstiltskin. The game contains many arcade elements and simple puzzles that require the use of special abilities of individual characters.

Despicable Me: The Game
Despicable Me: The Game

Action 06 July 2010

Despicable Me is a humorous action game, whose plot is based on themes from the film under the same title (How to steal the Moon). The black character of Gru plans to steal the moon, and his biggest rival, Vector, becomes in his way. The game is about commanding an army of servants, performing various missions and solving riddles. The game is presented in a funny cartoon graphics.

Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two
Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two

Action 18 November 2012

Continuation of a three-dimensional platformer based on themes known from Disney's animated films. The player takes on the role of Mickey Mouse, which encounters many dangers on its way and has to face different opponents. The production is signed with the name Warrena Spectora.

Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake
Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake

Action 20 March 2010

Reissue of the second part of the cult series of action games Metal Gear, which was originally released in 1990 on MSX computers. In this part of the cycle, Snake, known from the original commandos cryptonym Snake tries to free the Czech scientist kidnapped by the Asian regime, who developed a way to overcome the world fuel crisis.