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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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Grand Theft Auto V
Grand Theft Auto V

Action 17 September 2013

The fifth major installment in the massively popular action game series developed by Rockstar North in cooperation with Take Two Interactive. Grand Theft Auto V is set in a fictional city of Los Santos (based on Los Angeles). The story revolves around adventures of three characters: Michael De Santa, Trevor Philips, and Franklin Clinton, men infamous for brushing up against the law.

Grand Theft Auto IV
Grand Theft Auto IV

Action 29 April 2008

The fourth installment in a best-selling action game franchise. The title was developed by Rockstar North Studios under the supervision of Chris Sawyer. The protagonist of Grand Theft Auto IV is Niko Bellic, an immigrant from Eastern Europe who recently came to America, where he starts a career in the criminal underground.

Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas

Action 04 December 2015

The seventh installment in the controversial Grand Theft Auto series – one of the most popular game franchises in history that brought Rockstar Games company international fame. The series has been letting the player start as a petty criminal and work his way to the top of the criminal underground. This next part of the series is the biggest one so far, featuring world – the State of San Andreas – almost three times larger than Vice City.

Mad Max
Mad Max

Action canceled

A TPP sandbox action game, based on the cult film franchise by George Miller. The production was developed by Swedish studio Avalanche in collaboration with Warner Bros. Interactive. The plot of Mad Max is not an adaptation of the blockbuster movie, presenting instead a completely separate story set in a post-apocalyptic world in the near future. Players get an opportunity to assume the role of the titular character.

Mafia II
Mafia II

Action 24 August 2010

A sequel to the popular gangster game - the first Mafia was released in 2002. This new title was developed by the creators of the original game – also known for games like Hidden & Dangerous and Vietcong – working for the 2K Games company. The second part tells a completely new story; however, it contains multiple references to the previous title.

Grand Theft Auto Online
Grand Theft Auto Online

Action 01 October 2013

A free expansion for the bestselling action game Grand Theft Auto V developed by Rockstar North. The expansion introduces multiplayer mode based on the Internet network. The players can create their own avatars and together with friends explore the city of Los Santos. Up to 16 players can participate in the game simultaneously. The developers prepared many activities for them.

Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City
Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City

Action 13 April 2010

A set of two story DLCs for the fourth installment in the classic Grand Theft Auto series. It was published as a standalone game, not requiring the base game to launch. The set introduces two separate stories taking place in Liberty City, the metropolis known from GTA III and IV. The Lost and Damned focuses on a biker gang, known as The Lost, trying to gain the upper hand over a competitive criminal organization.

Grand Theft Auto IV: The Lost and Damned
Grand Theft Auto IV: The Lost and Damned

Action 13 April 2010

The first major expansion for Grand Theft Auto IV - a sandbox developed by Rockstar Games. In order to launch it, the base game is required. Similar to the core game, the story of the expansion is set in Liberty City. This time, the player assumes the role of Johnny Klebitz, the leader of a biker gang known as The Lost. Apart from having to deal with a competitive group known as Angels of Death, the protagonist has to deal with internal power struggle and the insane former boss of The Lost.

Mafia II: Joe’s Adventures
Mafia II: Joe’s Adventures

Action 23 November 2010

DLC add-on to Mafia II allows you to take on the role of Joe Barbaro - a friend of Vito Scaletta, whom we know as the main character of the basic adventure. The missions range from daring car driving to typical shooting levels.

Calling All Cars
Calling All Cars

Action 10 May 2007

Criminal Crackdown is an arcade game developed by the fathers of the God of War and Twisted Metal series. Just like in this last cycle, in the new game we move cars, although our main task is not to destroy other vehicles. Instead, we must catch the criminals fleeing us.

Wheelman
Wheelman

Action 24 March 2009

An action game focusing mainly on the presentation of extremely dynamic and impressive car chases. A big attraction is the ability to play the role of a driver played by Vin Diesel.

Brutal Legend
Brutal Legend

Action 13 October 2009

Another game developed by Tim Schafer, the creator of Monkey Island and Psychonauts. This time he takes the player to a world inspired by the covers of metal band’s music discs. There the protagonist must destroy hordes of monsters by using an axe, a guitar and a crazy army.

Cel Damage HD
Cel Damage HD

Action 22 April 2014

Cel Damage HD is a refreshed version of Cel Damage - a cartoon action game in cartoon climates - prepared for Sony consoles. Recreated modes, vehicles, weapons and locations from the original, introducing only a few improvements in gameplay mechanics and improved graphics. In addition, releases for "big" hardware platforms offer a 4-player multiplayer on a split screen.

Twisted Metal (1995)
Twisted Metal (1995)

Action 23 February 2011

A digital re-edition of the classic action game from PlayStation, which initiated the so-called "vehicular combat" genre. In the game we compete in the title tournament Twisted Metal, competing to the death and life behind the wheel of 12 different vehicles, equipped with various weapons.

Full Auto 2: Battlelines
Full Auto 2: Battlelines

Action 12 December 2006

Full Auto 2: Battlelines is a continuation of the action game from the beginning of 2006, created by employees of the Canadian company Pseudo Interactive. This time, nearly thirty vehicles are available for players, and the basic option of playing for a single player is a fictionalised career mode.

Stuntman: Ignition
Stuntman: Ignition

Action 17 September 2007

Stuntman 2 is a continuation of the famous game from 2002, which allows you to play the role of a stuntman working on a film set.

Supersonic Acrobatic Rocket-Powered Battle-Cars
Supersonic Acrobatic Rocket-Powered Battle-Cars

Action 09 October 2008

The game is largely related to the rules of football. We control perfectly armored vehicles, trying to drive metal balls into the arena's goals.

Red Faction: Battlegrounds
Red Faction: Battlegrounds

Action 06 April 2011

A spin-off of the popular series of games developed by Volition. The title concentrates on multiplayer and it is an introduction to the next full-fledged installment of the series, Red Faction: Armageddon. In the game the player takes control of special, customized vehicles which complete with each other on the arenas of Mars in several gameplay modes such as Deathmatch, Team Deathmatch, Capture the Flag and King of the Hill.

Mafia II: Jimmy's Vendetta
Mafia II: Jimmy's Vendetta

Action 07 September 2010

DLC addition to Mafia II game allowing you to play the role of Jimmy - ruthless mercenary, one of the best specialists in dirty work, who, after several years of sitting down, returns to Empire Bay to take revenge on the leaders of mafia families.

Crasher
Crasher

Action canceled

An action game in which the participants of the game fight each other in the arenas behind the controls of armoured carts. Players have at their disposal several types of vehicles with different properties. There is no shortage of RPG elements in production, thanks to which the machines become better and better with time. Up to 10 players meet in network battles.

Twisted Metal
Twisted Metal

Action 14 February 2012

Twisted Metal is the first installment of the popular series of automotive action games by David Jaffe and Scott Campbell addressed to PlayStation 3. The title will be created by a team of developers from Sony Computer Entertainment. Players have the opportunity to steer several types of vehicles (including helicopters) equipped with various weapons, wreaking havoc on the roads and in the ranks of enemies.

Wheels of Destruction: World Tour
Wheels of Destruction: World Tour

Action 03 April 2012

Wheels of Destruction: World Tour is a multi-person postapocalyptic shooting with vehicles equipped with deadly weapons. We are fighting in specially adapted arenas scattered around a world devastated by nuclear conflict. The game is powered by the excellent Unreal Engine 3.