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.
 Game Title |
NES (1985) and Wii (2007) In Ikki, players take the role of Gonbe (and his friend Tago if there is a second player), who are... |
PlayStation 2 (2007) Shining Dragon is a 3D action fighting game based on the Ikkitōsen anime franchise created by Yuji Shiozaki, also known... |
PlayStation 2 (2007) This is a limited-edition version of Ikkitōsen: Shining Dragon that includes the game along with several bonus items:
Ikkichōsen! Akakabe... |
PlayStation 3 (2009) and Xbox 360 (2009) IL-2 Sturmovik: Birds of Prey is the 4th entry into the well known WWII flight simulation game series.In this version,... |
Windows (2011) IL-2 Sturmovik: Cliffs of Dover is a flight simulation set in World War II; this time focusing on the Battle... |
Windows (2011) This Collector's Edition includes:IL-2 Sturmovik: Cliffs of Dover
50x50cm pilot escape map made of cloth, showing strategic positions of the... |
DOS (1993) Il grande gioco di Tangentopoli (The great game of Bribesville) is an Italian game influenced by the great scandal of... |
DOS (1994) Manpa Sikjeok-pyeon is based on the Chinese Ming Dynasty story of Yi Zhi Mei ("Iljimae" in Korean), a mysterious thief... |
Dreamcast (2001) B-movie horror-film producer Michael Reynolds offers a million dollars to anyone who can survive his terrifying movie-themed park, Illbleed. Four... |
Atari ST (1987) Illusion is a colorful break-out game for one player. The theme of the game is computers so the bricks are... |
DOS (1994) Illusion Blaze is a Korean-made sci-fi horizontally-scrolling shoot-em-up. The player controls either of the two available spacecraft that must traverse... |
SNES (1993) Will is a young boy whose father disappeared long time ago. Now Will lives in a small town with his... |
Windows (2007) I Love Kittens! is a package of 22 feline mini-games ranging from traditional cat show fair to more outlandish games... |
Windows (2007) I Love Puppies! is a package of 22 canine mini-games ranging from traditional dog show fair to more outlandish games... |
Xbox 360 (2009) "Welcome to my game.
I put zombies in it for your pain.
They come shambling out from the side.
And... |
Browser (2013) Image Breakout is a Breakout variant made to commemorate the original game's 37th anniversary. It is accessed by typing "atari... |
NES (1990), TurboGrafx-16 (1990), Wii (2007), FM Towns (1990) and Sharp X68000 (1990) A mysterious alien life form is spreading across the galaxy, trying to conquer the world. It took control of the... |
TurboGrafx CD (1992) In the year 2048, the mother computer on the moon base was destroyed, the alien invasion stopped, and peace brought... |
PlayStation (1998) and SEGA Saturn (1998) Part of the Arcade Gears series, this compilation features two old Irem scrollers: Image Fight and X Multiply. |
Atari 8-bit (1984) This is a compilation of three games by Imagic: Laser Gates, Quickstep and Wing War.Laser Gates is a side scrolling... |
Nintendo DS (2009) With the school's sports teams losing game after game, and no crowd support, the player, along with her best friend... |
Nintendo DS (2008) Another game in the Ubisoft's Imagine series of games that show female children and early teenagers the basics of some... |
Nintendo DS (2006) Another game in the Ubisoft's Imagine series of games that show female children and early teenagers the basics of some... |
ZX Spectrum (1984) Having travelled the galaxy in an attempt to defeat an alien race, you return home to find that they have... |
DOS (1995) The eponymous villain of the game I.M. Meen has a serious pet peeve-- he can't stand it when children study.... |
