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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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Middle-earth: Shadow of War
Middle-earth: Shadow of War

Action 10 October 2017

Middle-Earth: Shadow of War is a direct sequel to the well-received action-adventure game Middle-Earth: Shadow of Mordor. Just like the first game in the series, Shadow of War takes place in the world created by J.R.R. Tolkien. The game is presented from a third-person perspective. We can explore the rich, open world of the game by riding various steeds and by taking good use of the free-running movement system, similar to that from the Assassin's Creed series.

MediEvil
MediEvil

Action 25 October 2019

An adventure action title with hack’n’slash elements. The game’s protagonist is an undead knight who is trying to defend his kingdom against an evil sorcerer. This is a major remake of original MediEvil published on PlayStation in 1998.

The Legend of Korra
The Legend of Korra

Action 22 October 2014

Fantasy-based third person action game based on the license for the popular Nickelodeon animated series, screened in Poland as Legend of Korra. The game was created by Platinum Games, a studio known for cult Bayonetta. The action of the game takes place between events shown in the 2nd and 3rd season of the series. We move to the world in which people can control the elements of fire, earth, air or water.

Minecraft: Dungeons
Minecraft: Dungeons

Action 26 May 2020

Minecraft: Dungeons is a spin-off of the popular Minecraft, an action adventure game set in the realities of fantasy. Players take on the role of daredevils trying to save the village from the army of monsters. Production allows you to play solo or in cooperative mode for up to 4 people.

Attack on Titan: Wings of Freedom
Attack on Titan: Wings of Freedom

Action 16 February 2016

A third-person action game developed by experienced Japanese developer Omega Force (Dynasty Warriors, Samurai Warriors) and an adaption of highly popular anime TV series and manga, originally known as Shingeki no Kyojin. The plot is based on the comic books and takes us to grim, post-apocalyptic world, in which the remnants of humanity enclosed themselves in a series of towering walls after being nearly driven to extinction by gigantic Titans.

God of War III Remastered
God of War III Remastered

Action 14 July 2015

A remastered version of the third installment in a cult action-game franchise, whose consecutive parts were released on different generations of Sony’s consoles. This product was prepared to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the series and was released on PlayStation 4. The story is a direct sequel to God of War II. It tells about the war between titans and gods, which was ignited by Kratos. This time players get brand new weapons, each one characterized by a different combat style.

Dynasty Warriors 8: Xtreme Legends
Dynasty Warriors 8: Xtreme Legends

Action 22 February 2014

Self-contained extension for Dynasty Warriors 8. Produced by Omega Force studio, the addition introduces two new heroes, changes in Commander Mode, as well as a system of online rankings. Apart from novelties, the production also has the whole content of the basic version of the game.

Godfall
Godfall

Action 10 August 2021

Action game based on the looter shooter scheme, but set in a fantasy reality. Godfall focuses on single or cooperative melee encounters with computer opponents and developing the hero by acquiring new equipment.

Extinction
Extinction

Action 10 April 2018

An action-adventure game developed by Iron Galaxy that tells about a war between humans and powerful ogres. The developers of Extinction claim that while humans always kept fighting with each other, the aforementioned monsters were the real threat and they finally decided to step out of shadows. Only specially trained Sentinels can face them and there aren’t that many of them left. The player assumes the role of one of the last Sentinels – a warrior named Avil.

Berserk and the Band of the Hawk
Berserk and the Band of the Hawk

Action 27 October 2016

A third-person perspective hack-and-slash action game developed by Omega Force. The title adapts the popular Japanese comic series Berserk, set in a grim dark fantasy realm filled with wars, demons and villainy, drawing inspiration from European Middle Ages. The main protagonist of the series is a warrior named Guts, initially a mercenary he was later forced to declare war on the demonic forces pulling the strings of this dark world.

Immortals: Fenyx Rising - The Lost Gods
Immortals: Fenyx Rising - The Lost Gods

Action 22 April 2021

The third big add-on to the RPG adventure game with RPG elements called Immortals: Fenyx Rising. The Lost Gods introduces a number of changes - we play the role of a new hero and like in the Diablo series, we watch the action from top-down view, fighting against hordes of enemies.

Devil May Cry HD Collection
Devil May Cry HD Collection

Action 13 March 2018

A remastered edition of three first installments of the popular series of third-person perspective hack and slash games developed by Capcom. The saga started in 2001 on PlayStation 2 and it tells the story of a half-demon warrior named Dante, whose job is to fight evil. The gameplay mechanics of the game combine dynamic battles with adventure and platform game elements. A very spectacular combat system is the most famous feature of the game.

Bayonetta
Bayonetta

Action 18 February 2020

A dynamic third-person perspective hack-n-slash action game developed by Japanese studio Platinum Games led by Hideki Kamiya. The main protagonist, Bayonetta, is a sexy witch who, 20 years prior to the events depicted in the game, woke up in a chest at the bottom of a lake. She has no memories of how she got there or what happened before. Forced to fight against forces of Heaven that constantly attack her, the protagonist gradually learns new facts about her past.

Dynasty Warriors 9
Dynasty Warriors 9

Action 13 February 2018

Another full-fledged installment in the popular series of third-person perspective action games with tactical features. The series is developed by the Japanese studio Omega Force. The story of Dynasty Warriors 9 is loosely based on the novel Romance of the Three Kingdoms that describes the Chinese civil war that occurred during the 2nd and 3rd century. The player can choose from a few dozen of varied characters, some of which are well known from the previous entries in the series.

Onechanbara Z2: Chaos
Onechanbara Z2: Chaos

Action 30 October 2014

Onechanbara Z2: Chaos is a dynamic action game in which the player breaks through hordes of undeads. What distinguishes the title from other productions of this type are its heroines - four scarcely dressed cowboys-samurai, belonging to the ancient clan of vampires.

Ender of Fire
Ender of Fire

Action 25 June 2015

An arcade hack'and slash game with action set in a typical fantasy universe. During the game we play the role of a warrior, mage or archer, who together fight stronger and stronger opponents and bosses. The title has a local multiplayer mode for three people.

Senran Kagura: Estival Versus
Senran Kagura: Estival Versus

Action 15 March 2015

A new entry in the Senran Kagura series. Senran Kagura: Estival Versus is a Japanese action-adventure game that mixes the elements seen in fighting games and hack’n’slashes. The new installment is a direct sequel to Senran Kagura: Shinovi Versus, a spin-off of the series which was released for PlayStation Vita in 2013.

Dynasty Warriors 8: Empires
Dynasty Warriors 8: Empires

Action 20 November 2014

Dynasty Warriors 8: Empires is the second expansion pack for Dynasty Warriors 8, a TPP hack'n'slash game set in historical China. Like the previous installments of the series, the production adds strategy elements to the gameplay. Dynasty Warriors 8: Empires features e.g. more options of managing your dynasty and more tactical possibilities on the battlefield.

Afro Samurai 2: Revenge of Kuma
Afro Samurai 2: Revenge of Kuma

Action 22 September 2015

The continuation of the console hit titled Afro Samurai, based on a manga written and illustrated by Takashi Okazaki. The indie studio Redacted, established by David Robinson, the co-creator of the original game, is responsible for the development of the production. The storyline involves a completely fresh story, focused on the character of Kuma.

Samurai Warriors 4
Samurai Warriors 4

Action 04 September 2014

Samurai Warriors 4 is the next part of the TPP action game series dedicated to samurai, in which we play the role of authentic characters, taking part in historical events from the history of Japan. In the fourth installment of the cycle, the number of playable warriors was increased and the possibility of creating one's own protagonist was added. In addition, we can now take two heroes to the battlefield and switch between them while having fun.

Skara: The Blade Remains
Skara: The Blade Remains

Action canceled

A fun multiplayer third-person action game in which players fight for dominance over the title land of Skara. Two teams of 8 players each can participate in the game, and the individual heroes represent one of the 5 races. These include indigenous peoples as well as aggressors who want to take advantage of the chaos after the cosmic catastrophe. The fight was realized in the style of hack-and-slash games and rewards the skills of the players themselves, not their character stats.

Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below
Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below

Action 26 February 2015

A three-dimensional action game with RPG elements, based on the well-known jRPG series, Dragon Quest. Contrary to other productions that employ the Dynasty Warriors formula, Dragon Quest: Heroes has its own story which is not directly tied to any installment of the core Dragon Quest series. Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree’s Woe and the Blight Below allows the player to traverse vast locations and fight hordes of enemies whose strength lies in their numbers.

Toukiden 2
Toukiden 2

Action 28 July 2016

A sequel to the 2013 action game Toukiden: The Age of Demons, created by Japanese studio Omega Force (known for e.g. One Piece: Pirate Warriors 3 and Dynasty Warriors). Unlike its predecessor, which was only available for portable devices, Toukiden 2 was also released for PlayStation 3 and 4 home consoles. The game's mechanics are similar to those of the first installment, so it's still a hack and slash with RPG elements.

Samurai Warriors 4: Empires
Samurai Warriors 4: Empires

Action 17 September 2015

Another installment of the third-person hack ‘n’ slash action games developed by Omega Force. The title takes the players to feudal Japan and lets them take part in Battle of Okehazama and Battle of Sekigahara. The title is focused on stories of individual characters that we choose before the adventure starts. At the core of Samurai Warriors 4: Empires lies real-time combat with hundreds of units participating.