Action
Description
In action games players are required to have good reflexes and quick reaction in order to overcome challenges. Action games typically focus on combat, during which the player must press buttons or keys rapidly or in timed intervals in order to execute attacks and other moves. Non-combat challenges may include avoiding traps, jumping, running, completing tasks within a pressing time limit, etc.
Common action sub-genres are
shooters,
fighting, and
platform games.
Though most racing / driving, sports, and many simulation games contain action-oriented gameplay, they can be considered action games only if they specifically emphasize arcade-like, reflex-based gameplay.
Action games may include extensive non-violent exploration and/or puzzle-solving, or combine themselves with other genres, e.g. role-playing or driving.
Quick thinking is often required to succeed in action games; however, games that specifically emphasize quick
thinking over
reflexes are usually
real-time strategy or puzzle games.
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ZX Spectrum (1985) Like the similarly-named C64 game, this driving game puts you in control of a Dunlop-shod Porsche 911. The player must... |
Windows (2007) 99 Action & Arcade is a collection of single player games which are variations and clones of classic arcade hits... |
Nintendo 3DS (2011) and Nintendo DSi (2011) 99 Bullets is a shoot-em-up with a twist--the player can take a whopping 99 hits before they die! But it's... |
Amiga (1990) and Atari ST (1990) Claudette the cat has been kidnapped by scientists aiming to use her for experiments. Bob Cat can't allow this, and... |
Windows (1998) A2 Racer II again allows you to race on the well known Dutch A-2 highway. But also race tracks have... |
Windows (2000) and PlayStation (2000) Part 3 in the Dutch A2 Racer series takes the player to London, Berlin and Vienna. The gameplay remains the... |
Windows (2001) Part four in the A2 Racer series includes tracks in Amsterdam, Scheveningen, Berlin, Hamburg and Vienna. The gameplay of this... |
DOS (1998) A2 is sequel to AUTS - The Ultimate Stress Relief Game. The idea is to fly in caves and shoot... |
Windows (2003) and Linux (2004) A7Xpg is a freeware, open-source abstract shooter with vector graphics created by Japanese developer Kenta Cho, where the player guides... |
Windows (2009) In this BASE jumping game players jump down from skyscrapers in a floating city, performing stunts to entertain fans and... |
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Commodore 64 (1983) Avoid the snakes, arrow-shooting man, porcupines, condor-dropped eggs and, in later levels, fire and eyes in the forest. Get to... |
Xbox 360 (2010) Aagh! is a two dimensional side-scrolling racer that tasks the player with guiding a small metallic ball through a narrow... |
Genesis (1993) and Game Gear (1993) Aa Harimanada is a sumo wrestling game based on the manga and anime created by Kei Sadayasu. As in the... |
Xbox 360 (2010) Aah Impossible Rescue tasks the player with guiding three kittens who are stranded in a river across twelve levels to... |
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Xbox 360 (2009) Aardvark is a ball and paddle game that gives the player control of a paddle and tasks the player with... |
Xbox 360 (2008) Aaron's Ping-Pong is a indie game version of Pong, with virtually identical gameplay. The game area is entirely black, and... |
NES (1992) In this game, you must help a little boy to become a baseball star. Your goal is to make it... |
Xbox 360 (2010) Abaddon is a tower defence game set in space that gives the player control of the capital ship Abaddon, which... |
Xbox 360 (2010) The sequel to the Xbox Live Indie game Abaddon, Abaddon: Retribution puts the player in the role of Tara Cole,... |
NES (1989) Somewhere in the galaxy, a huge alien space creature known as Parasitis travels between realms digesting it's pray. It's latest... |
PlayStation (1998) Abalaburn is a 3D fighting game from Tamsoft, makers of the Toshinden franchise. A group of warriors have gathered to... |
Windows (2009) Abandon is an action game with strategical elements set in a series of dark mazes. The protagonist radiates light and... |
Windows (2004) Abandon 2 is a Breakout game with an unique approach.Like any other Breakout game, your job is to remove all... |
