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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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Batman: Arkham City
Batman: Arkham City

Action 18 October 2011

A sequel to the 2009 Batman: Arkham Asylum. Just like its predecessor, the game was produced by British studio Rocksteady in cooperation with Warner Bros. Interactive. The story campaign in Batman: Arkham City is set several months after the events of the first game. An old district of Gotham City was walled off and the most dangerous criminals were put inside. Afraid that the situation is getting out of control, Batman tries to stop the wrongdoers before it is too late.

Batman: Arkham Origins
Batman: Arkham Origins

Action 25 October 2013

The third entry in the series of spectacular action games with Batman. It was developed by WB Games Montreal (which previously prepared the Wii U port of Batman: Arkham City) and published by the Warner Bros. company. The story of Batman: Arkham Origins shows the beginning of Batman’s career, taking inspiration from the comic books Batman: Year One and Legends of the Dark Knight. As the protagonist, we face Black Mask and his hired thugs.

Batman: Arkham Asylum
Batman: Arkham Asylum

Action 25 August 2009

A dark action game starring the popular comic book superhero. Batman: Arkham Asylum was made by the Rocksteady developer studio, makers of Urban Chaos: Riot Response. The game's story revolves around Batman's struggle against the Joker. After capturing the villain, Bat transports the captive to titular psychiatric hospital.

Remember Me
Remember Me

Action 04 June 2013

A cyberpunk action-adventure game with third-person perspective view. It is the first work of the French studio Dontnod Entertainment. The story of Remember Me is set in 2084, when humanity developed technology that allows for digitization of memories. This system is supervised by the Memorize corporation and its special agents called Memory Hunters.

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.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows

Action 28 August 2013

Action game with warrior ninja turtles in the lead roles. The title is based on the American animated series Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles from 2012. Players can play alone and use the cooperation mode for up to four people.

Transformers: Devastation
Transformers: Devastation

Action 06 October 2015

A third-person action game set in the universe of the popular Hasbro toy franchise. Contrary to the Transformers games released in recent years, the production by Platinum Games has nothing to do with Michael Bay’s movie series and is directly inspired by the animated TV series that aired in the USA in years 1984-87.

Dynasty Warriors: Gundam 3
Dynasty Warriors: Gundam 3

Action 28 June 2011

The third part of the series based on the famous anime Gundam, produced by Koei studio to a company from Namco Bandai Games. In the game, with the help of a powerful battle suit, we fight against a hordes of enemies. In battles we use a number of special skills and blows. Great references to anime, lots of tasks and characters, as well as a developed multiplayer mode are the main advantages of the title.

Metal Slug 3
Metal Slug 3

Action 02 January 2008

Re-edition of the classic two-dimensional shooting, which originally debuted on the NeoGeo console. We have a dozen or so different boards to overcome. We only deal with the liquidation of enemies appearing on the screen.

Comix Zone
Comix Zone

Action 10 June 2009

An original action game about a cartoonist who has been drawn into his work. The title impresses with interesting solutions in the field of game mechanics.

Yaiba: Ninja Gaiden Z
Yaiba: Ninja Gaiden Z

Action 18 March 2014

Action game created by Comcept studio, which was founded by Keji Inafune, creator of Dead Rising, Onimusha, Mega Man series and the most important titles from the Resident Evil series. The production is a side title of the Ninja Gaiden series.

Dead Pixels
Dead Pixels

Action 15 September 2011

Dead Pixels is an arcade shooter of the "beat 'em up" type, produced by the development team of CSR-Studios. The game takes place in the fictional city of New Hexington, which as a result of contamination of water intakes struggles with the invasion of living corpses. The player directs the actions of the hero, who has to face hordes of zombies on his way. Production is maintained in a retro climate.

Dynasty Warriors: Gundam 2
Dynasty Warriors: Gundam 2

Action 18 December 2008

Warriors Dynasty: Gundam 2 is a direct continuation of the 2007 production and at the same time the next installment of the well-known series of tactical action games. The events on the screen are observed from the perspective of a third person.

Dynasty Warriors 6
Dynasty Warriors 6

Action 19 February 2008

Another part of the very popular series. The "Warriors Dynasty 6" introduces the new combos system in the first place. Graphics have also been significantly improved, especially the animation of the main characters' behaviours.

Altered Beast
Altered Beast

Action 10 June 2009

Conversion of the 80's hit enriched with network cooperation mode, rankings and binding in 1080p resolution. Altered Beast is a walking brawl in which we play the role of a resurrected centurion, able to take the form of powerful beasts.

El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron
El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron

Action 28 April 2011

Three-dimensional action game with a TPP perspective, with a number of arcade stages shown in 2D. As God's messenger named Enoch, we descend to Earth to kill the fallen archangels and their allies. The game has a unique graphics with a very unusual style, which makes it stand out from other productions of this type.

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.

Kick-Ass 2
Kick-Ass 2

Action 02 May 2014

Maintained in the convention of "walking brawl". (brawler) action game, being an adaptation of the film under the same title. Kick-Ass 2 is the work of Freedom Factory studio, whose output also includes such productions as Cycling Evolution 2009 and BloodBath. The game's plot is based on the cinematic original. The main characters, two high school students in superhero costumes - Kick-Ass and Hit Girl - must clean the city from criminals led by the dangerous The Motherfu**er.

Dungeons & Dragons: Chronicles of Mystara
Dungeons & Dragons: Chronicles of Mystara

Action 19 June 2013

Dungeons & Dragons: Chronicles of Mystara is a compilation of two games produced by Capcom studio - Dungeons & Dragons: Tower of Doom and Dungeons & Dragons: Shadow over Mystara. Both are two-dimensional walking beats enriched with RPG elements.

Batman: Arkham City - Harley Quinn's Revenge
Batman: Arkham City - Harley Quinn's Revenge

Action 30 May 2012

Harley Quinn's Revenge is a DLC supplement to Batman: Arkham City that provides two hours of fun. It allows, among other things, to get to know an additional thread related to Joker's helper and to visit several new locations.

Deadpool: The Video Game
Deadpool: The Video Game

Action 25 June 2013

An action game based on the popular comic series published by Marvel Comics. The game was developed by High Moon, studio known mostly for its Transformers games. The story of Deadpool: The Video Game focuses mostly on the antics of the sarcastic protagonist. The mercenary is trying to have his revenge on Mr. Sinister who caused Deadpool to fail in completing one of his contracts.

Batman: Arkham Origins - Cold, Cold Heart
Batman: Arkham Origins - Cold, Cold Heart

Action 22 April 2014

A several-hours long story DLC included in the Season Pass to the action game Batman: Arkham Origins released in 2013. Just like the original game, the expansion was developed by WB Games Montreal. The story of Cold, Cold Heart features Batman’s trying to stop Mr. Freeze — one of the super villains from the original comic books — whose actions threaten lives of guests at the New Year’s Eve "Humanitarian of the Year" gala.

Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds
Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds

Action 27 February 2013

Spin-off Phantom Breaker beat, which is a traditional two-dimensional beat 'em upem, realized in retro convention. Players can choose between four characters with different abilities and attacks. The game also has a local and network multiplayer mode.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants in Manhattan
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants in Manhattan

Action 24 May 2016

A third-person action game with brawler elements and another digital adaptation of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise. The title was developed by Platinum Games, an experienced Japanese studio, in cooperation with Nickelodeon.