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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 Harry Potter: Years 1-4
LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4

Action 25 June 2010

A licensed LEGO action-adventure game, set in the fantasy universe of Harry Potter, created by the British writer J. K. Rowling. The story was based on the first four Harry Potter books and their movie adaptations by Warner Bros. During the gameplay, you witness the adventures of Harry and other characters, explore Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and fight many enemies, including the main antagonist of the cycle, the evil Lord Voldemort.

LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7
LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7

Action 15 November 2011

LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7 is the sequel to a 2010 release, an action adventure game by Traveller's Tales, combining the world of LEGO with the universe from the popular series of books and their movie adaptation. The plot of LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7 is based on the last three books in the series, and the story is focused on Harry's fight against the powerful Lord Voldemort, who, after gathering more followers, becomes a real thread to the whole world of magic.

LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean: The Video Game
LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean: The Video Game

Action 10 May 2011

Another installment in the popular arcade action games series by the British studio Traveller’s Tales that re-imagines famous pop culture universes as LEGO bricks. This time around, it is the Pirates of the Caribbean movie saga. Plot-wise, LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean: The Video Game covers themes from four movies dealing with the adventures of captain Jack Sparrow, starting with The Curse of the Black Pearl and ending with On Stranger Tides.

LEGO The Lord of the Rings
LEGO The Lord of the Rings

Action 13 November 2012

An action game, featuring elements of a 3D platformer, based on J.R.R. Tolkien’s novels and the movie trilogy by Peter Jackson. LEGO The Lord of the Rings is another "blocky" production from Traveller’s Tale studio. It lets us take the role of a chosen member of the Fellowship of the Ring and set out on a dangerous journey to stop Sauron and his minions. The campaign consists of a series of stages inspired by the most memorable scenes from the movies.

LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes
LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes

Action 19 June 2012

LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes is a sequel to the action game LEGO Batman: The Video Game released in 2008. The game was developed by Traveller’s Tales, who also created such product as LEGO Indiana Jones and LEGO Harry Potter. As the title suggests, the player becomes The Dark Knight, and together with other DC Comics super heroes (such as Superman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, and others) has to save Gotham City from the villains.

LEGO Star Wars III: The Clone Wars
LEGO Star Wars III: The Clone Wars

Action 22 March 2011

A 3D action-adventure platformer that came out as the third installment in the LEGO Star Wars game series. The story of LEGO Star Wars III: The Clone Wars is based on the popular animated TV series Star Wars: The Clone Wars. Players can take part in the galactic conflict between the Republic and the Separatists. The developers prepared 3 campaigns, each consisting of 6 missions corresponding to the consecutive episodes of the TV show.

Call of Duty: Black Ops
Call of Duty: Black Ops

Action 09 November 2010

A first-person shooter, the seventh installment in the Call of Duty series, and a start of a new sub-series. The game was developed by studio Treyarch, the team responsible for Call of Duty: World at War. The story campaign of Call of Duty: Black Ops is presented in the form of flashbacks suffered by the main protagonist, Alex Mason. Having previously worked for the CIA as a field operative, in his memories Mason returns to the age of Cold War.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (2011)
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (2011)

Action 08 November 2011

The third part in the first-person shooter series being one of the spin-offs of the Call of Duty franchise. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 was developed by Infinity Ward with the assistance from other development studios owned by Activision – e.g. Raven Software and Sledgehammer Games. The plot continues the action of the first two installments of the game.

Call of Duty: World at War
Call of Duty: World at War

Action 11 November 2008

A spectacular first-person shooter (FPS) set during the Second World War. The game was developed by Treyarch, Activision’s subsidiary. It’s three-chapter campaign spans across the years 1942-1945, being set on Southern Pacific and the Eastern front. We observe the events from the perspectives of three soldier (two Americans and one Russian), and we get to take part in such military operations as the defense of Stalingrad or the Battle of Okinawa.

Nickelodeon's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Nickelodeon's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Action 22 October 2013

Walking fight with title ninja warriors in the main role. The title is an adaptation of a cartoon emitted on the Nickelodeon channel and focuses on cooperative gameplay for up to four players.

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.

Toy Story 3: The Video Game
Toy Story 3: The Video Game

Action 15 June 2010

Toy Story 3: The Video Game is an action game produced by Avalanche Software, based on the motifs of the popular animated film by Pixar. The player directs the actions of Buzz and Woody, who are trying to remedy the difficult position of toys they found themselves in after their owner - Andy grew up and went to college.

Onechanbara: Bikini Zombie Slayers
Onechanbara: Bikini Zombie Slayers

Action 07 February 2008

A brutal action game in which we take control over scarcely dressed warriors. We start fighting hordes of undeads, using a rich arsenal of white weapons.

Monster Hunter 3 (tri-)
Monster Hunter 3 (tri-)

Action 20 April 2010

Monster Hunter 3 is the next installment of the action RPG series, where our task is to hunt monsters in the title. This is also the first game in the series available for the Nintendo console.

Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light
Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light

Action canceled

An unusual spin-off to the legendary Tomb Raider series. The game was developed by Crystal Dynamics - the creators of the franchise's latest installments. The game follows the adventures of a beautiful female archeologist and her friend - a Mayan warrior by the name of Totec. The characters set out for a journey, searching for a mysterious artifact known as Mirror of Smoke, which is to be used against the evil Xolotl, who has gained the power to control other spirits.

The House of the Dead: Overkill
The House of the Dead: Overkill

Action 10 February 2009

The House of the Dead: Overkill is a bloodthirsty horror first person shootout of the genus "viewfinder". (rail shooter). The player takes on the role of one of the special agents, sent to Bayou City, Louisiana to exterminate a hordes of living corpses. In terms of storytelling, the game created by Headstrong Games studio is a prequel to The House of the Dead series.

Zombie Panic in Wonderland
Zombie Panic in Wonderland

Action 16 March 2010

Zombie Panic in Wonderland is the debut work of the Spanish studio Akaoni. Players take on the role of one of the three heroes who have to face the invasion of the dead into a fantastic land. The game is kept in the convention of shooting with a view from the first person's perspective. Apart from the possibility of playing solo, the creators also took care of the mode of two-person cooperation.

The House of the Dead 2 & 3 Return
The House of the Dead 2 & 3 Return

Action 28 March 2008

A compilation of two games from The House of the Dead series. We deal with the elimination of undead creatures appearing on the screen. The game offers support for the Wii Zapper device.

Trauma Center: New Blood
Trauma Center: New Blood

Action 20 November 2007

The third part of the popular series. Again, we play the role of a doctor, participating in complex surgeries. New is the addition of the cooperation mode for two players.