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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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God of War: Ascension
Action 12 March 2013
The fourth chapter of the adventures of Kratos, the Spartan warrior-gone-god. The title is a prequel to the God of War trilogy. The protagonist of the game was deceived by Ares into murdering his family. He decides to be no longer obedient to the god of war, for what he is sent to the titan prison. Despite the madness and tortures, he doesn’t abandon his hopes for revenge. Once he manages to escape, he can start his bloody revenge on the gods of the Olympus.
Resistance 3
Action 06 September 2011
The third part of the popular FPP shooting series, the prototype of which was one of the starting titles on PlayStation 3. The game continues the threads known from the predecessors and develops their story.
God of War: Origins Collection
Action 13 September 2011
A compilation of two God of War spin-offs, originally released only on the PlayStation Portable console, made for PlayStation 3 users. The first of these, Chain of Olympus, is a prequel to the entire series and takes place before the events shown in the first game, when the protagonist of the series, Kratos, is still a Spartan warrior.
Killzone 3
Action 22 February 2011
The third installment in a hit video game series started in 2005 on PlayStation 2. Killzone 3 is a science-fiction FPS game developed - like the previous Killzone installments – by Guerilla Games. The game’s story takes place on a planet inhabited by the Helghast, where two characters known from the previous games, Sev and Rico, have to fight their way through the members of the enemy faction.
Super Stardust HD
Action 28 June 2007
Remake of one of the most popular space shooters. Again we play the role of a pilot of a futuristic fighter, eliminating the asteroids appearing on the board.
Killzone Trilogy
Action 23 October 2012
Compilation of the first three parts of the popular FPS series called Killzone, which also includes all the DLC sets released so far. The first installment of the series, which was originally released on PlayStation 2, has been enriched with trophy support. Its graphics were refreshed, allowing you to play it for the first time in high resolution.
SOCOM 4: U.S. Navy SEALs
Action 19 April 2011
SOCOM 4: U.S. Navy SEALs (SOCOM: Polish Armed Forces) is the fourth installment of a series of tactical first person perspective shooting (FPP) developed by Zipper Interactive studio. The action of the game was set in a South Asian country, where the military regime took over power. Players include command of a 5-person elite unit sent to a place with a mission to control the situation.
The Sly Collection
Action 09 November 2010
The Sly Collection is a compilation of three action adventure games by the development team of Sucker Punch studio. Included in the set: Sly Raccoon, Sly 2: Band of Thieves and Sly 3: Honor Among Thieves. Individual titles were remastered by Sanzaru Games, which resulted in a more attractive visual setting and minor improvements in gameplay mechanics.
Prince of Persia Trilogy
Action 19 November 2010
Compilation of three parts of Ubisoft's bestselling Prince of Persia series, refreshed for the PlayStation 3 users. The package includes games released originally in 2003-2005: The Sands of Time, Warrior Within and The Two Thrones. The story of these productions, referred to as the new Prince of Persia trilogy, revolves around the mythical Sands of Time and the consequences that, as a result of their release, the main protagonist of the series is forced to face.
Sine Mora
Action 20 November 2012
Sine Mora is a steampunk action game created by Japanese studio Grasshopper Manufacture in cooperation with Hungarian Digital Reality. The game refers to classic shoot up shooters, enriching them with innovative elements, including the ability to manipulate time.