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Video Games Encyclopedia by Gamepressure.com
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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Resident Evil 4 (2005)
Action 02 March 2007
The fourth major installment of the cult series of survival horrors created by Capcom. In the game the player assumes the role of ex-cop Leon S. Kennedy, a character well known from the second entry in the franchise. As a special agent responsible for protecting the presidential family, he goes to Europe in order to find the missing daughter of the US president. The trail leads to a small village in Spain.
Resident Evil Village
Action 07 May 2021
The eighth main part of the popular series of survival horrors developed by Capcom. Resident Evil Village continues the story of Ethan and his wife started in Resident Evil 7 and reapplies the FPP view.
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2
Action 25 February 2014
A sequel to the 2010’s Castlevania: Lords of Shadow, a hack ‘n’ slash game. Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 and its prequel were both developed by Mercury Steam Entertainment in cooperation with Konami. The players learn the further fate of Gabriel Belmont. The protagonist fell victim to evil and transformed into a Lord of Shadow.
Project: Playtime
Action 2024 (early access since 12 December 2022)
A spin-off of the episodic horror game Poppy Playtime. Project: Playtime is an asymmetrical multiplayer game in which six players are tasked with finding toy parts while avoiding a stalker controlled by a seventh player.
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
Action 16 November 2001
The first adventure game based on the best-selling novel written by J.K. Rowling about a young wizard – Harry Potter. The main protagonist is trying to develop his magical potential in Hogwarts, School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow
Action 27 August 2013
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.
Tomb Raider I-III Remastered
Action 14 February 2024
A remastered compilation of the first three Tomb Raider action adventure games. Tomb Raider I-III Remastered features refreshed visuals, new character models and textures.
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Action 08 November 2005
Another virtual adaptation based on a book belonging to the series written by J.K. Rowling. The series revolves around the adventures of Harry Potter and his two friends: Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley.
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.
Children of the Sun
Action 09 April 2024
An innovative game combining the elements of sniper TPP shooters, stealth titles and puzzle games. Each level in Children of the Sun begins with only one bullet. It must be used creatively to eliminate all of the targets from the current mission.
ReCore: Definitive Edition
Action 29 August 2017
An improved edition of the 2016 ReCore, developed by Comcept in cooperation with Armature and published by Microsoft Studios. In the game, the player assumes the role of Joule Adams, who is one of the last existing humans. She was supposed to prepare the planet of Far Eden for colonization; something went wrong, however, and now she has to fight for her life with the help of a robot called Mack.
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Action 25 May 2004
Harry Potter and Azkaban Prisoner is the fourth game based on J.K. Rowling's books about the adventures of Harry Potter's title student and his two friends, Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger.
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Action 29 June 2007
Published by Electronic Arts, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix is a game based on the fifth movie following the adventures of a young wizard. Similarly to all the previous installments, the game is available on multiple platforms and follows the formula developed by the previous Harry Potter games – the players are given an action adventure game, in which they observe the action from the third person perspective.
Tomb Raider III: Adventures of Lara Croft
Action 15 November 1998
The third installment in a popular series of action-adventure games developed by Core Design and following the story of the fearless Lara Croft - an archeologist searching for legendary artifacts all around the world. In Tomb Raider III, the protagonist tries to find four mysterious artifacts carved from an ancient meteorite.
Outcast: Second Contact
Action 14 November 2017
A refreshed version of a third-person perspective action-adventure game from 1999. The remake was prepared by Appeal – a reincarnation of the studio responsible for the original version. Outcast: Second Contact takes place in a science-fiction world, inspired by Stargate – a popular fictional universe, depicted in a number of movies and TV series.
R.I.P.D.: The Game
Action 16 July 2013
R.I.P.D.: The Game is an action game in which the camera is placed behind the hero's back. The player takes on the role of an employee of the security service of the other worlds, and his task is to defend humanity from evil souls.
Hydrophobia Prophecy
Action 09 May 2011
Hydrophobia is a Blade Interactive third party view adventure game (TPP). The player directs the actions of Kate Wilson, who on board the Queen of the World has to face a dangerous terrorist group and her greatest fear - water. The game has been enriched with logical puzzles.
Supraland
Action 05 April 2019
An action adventure game in which we play the role of a plasticine man exploring a garden full of surprises. The mechanics of this production is inspired by such series as The Legend of Zelda, Mario, Portal or Metroid. Supra Games studio is responsible for the creation of this title, and the publisher is Assemble Entertainment.
Shadow of the Tomb Raider: The Path Home
Action 23 April 2019
Last DLC for the game Shadow of the Tomb Raider. In The Path Home, Lara Croft's allies are forfeited without warning; in order to find them, the protagonist must explore the ancient tunnels and discover the mystery hidden in the ancient tomb. Add-on also includes a new outfit and bow for the heroine, as well as a previously unavailable skill.
Danganronpa Another Episode: Ultra Despair Girls
Action 27 June 2017
Action game enriched with elements of survival horror, which is a spin-off of the Danganronpa cycle. The player plays the role of a teenage Naegi mosquito, whose task is to stop a childish gang murdering adult inhabitants of Towa City in order to create their own utopia. The game focuses on solving a variety of environmental riddles and fighting against hostile enemies with the help of the original arsenal.
Hazelnut Bastille
Action 2025
A 2D action-adventure game with pixel-art visuals, inspired by a subgenre known as metroidvania. Developed by the American Aloft Studio, Hazelnut Bastille is an attempt to recreate the best features of 2D games released in the 90s for SNES. The creators brought both an adequate visual style and a fitting soundtrack, but they also limited the aspect ratio to 4:3 for example.
The Ball
Action 26 October 2010
The Ball is an unusual action game produced by Teotl studio, combining elements of arcade with logical riddles. Players take on the role of an archaeologist who, trapped in a tunnel, came across the ruins of an ancient civilization. A tool that can help him get outside is the title sphere, thanks to which the main character can manipulate the environment and deal with numerous monsters.
Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris
Action 09 December 2014
A continuation of the warmly-received spin-off of the Tomb Raider series in which adventures of beautiful archaeologist are seen from the isometric view, which is unusual for the series. The game is once again developed by Crystal Dynamics and this time the action takes us to Egypt, where you will visit the titular Temple of Osiris as well as some other places.
Rise & Shine
Action 13 January 2017
A combination of a classic platformer with a dynamic shooter. The game was created by Super Mega Team - an independent developer. The player is taken to Gamearth, a planet which fell victim to space invaders who call themselves Nexgen. Rise is the only hope the inhabitants of Gamearth have - he is an 11-year-old boy equipped with a holy artifact - a pistol known as Shine.