PC Action Games

Aliens: Colonial Marines 2501.

Aliens: Colonial Marines

Platform: PC
February 11, 2013
In Aliens: Colonial Marines, players are part of a United States Colonial Marine squad and must prepare to face an Aliens assault more intense and horrific than ever before. Driven by an original story penned by renowned writers Bradley Thompson and David Weddle, Aliens: Colonial Marines retains the atmospheric look and feel of the original films while leveraging next-generation technology to create an entirely new interactive Aliens experience. Packing classic Aliens weaponry ranging from pulse rifles to flamethrowers as well as brand-new equipment and skills all within a squad-based combat system, players become an elite United States Colonial Marine. Featuring claustrophobic environments, a brooding soundtrack, and a multitude of surprises and shocks, players battle against menacing alien hordes in levels that include the stark interiors of the abandoned Sulaco and unique environments created specifically for the game. Aliens: Colonial Marines features a story driven single-player mode and an all-new four player co-op mode allowing players to share the chilling experience with three friends. In co-op mode, each player assumes the persona of a United States Colonial Marine and have a distinct role to play in the completion of every mission. [Sega]
Metascore:
45
User Score:
3.6
Postal 2: Apocalypse Weekend 2502.

Postal 2: Apocalypse Weekend

Platform: PC
May 31, 2005
In Postal 2: Apocalypse Weekend, gamers controlling the enigmatic Postal Dude will be sorely tempted to carry on his wicked ways in the weekend that follows on the bloody heels of the five insane, carnage-filled days experienced in POSTAL 2. This single-player expansion pack offers over 20 new areas of Paradise to decimate, 10 new missions to execute with extreme prejudice and an array of "cutting edge" weaponry that would make Lorena Bobbitt salivate. Gamers are no longer limited to merely blasting, burning and blowing up enemies ? they can hack them down to nuggets as well! There's the Scythe which definitely has some serious hands-on/heads-off appeal. Then there's the Sledgehammer ? pound for pound pure enjoyment. And the Boomerang Machete. It's exactly what it sounds like ? a machete that you can throw like a boomerang! Just line up some Mad Cow-infected Tourettes Zombies and cut right through and through and through! Other features allow users to determine NPC logic with dynamic, real-time AI; set up buildings, furniture and other visual elements to produce original game scenarios and create their own MOD for POSTAL 2. [Running With Scissors; Requires POSTAL 2 or POSTAL2: Share The Pain]
Metascore:
45
User Score:
6.7
Battlestar Galactica 2503.

Battlestar Galactica

Platform: PC
October 23, 2007
Sign up to defend the Galactica, or play as the ruthless Cylons as they seek to remove the Human Race from existence. Pilot iconic ships from the Viper II to the Heavy Raider and lead your squadron in enormous fast-action multiplayer space combat (with up to eight players online) or play through the exciting single-player campaign. Play online with up to eight players in this relentless space-based action shooter in Firefight, Skirmish, and Domination modes. Pilot four human and four Cylon ships, from the Viper II to the Heavy Raider, each with unique weapon capabilities. Special weapons: Coordinate attacks with an arsenal of destructive weapons including missiles, guns, and more. Defensive maneuvers: Avoid annihilation with the barrel roll, quick turnabouts, and other aerial moves. [Microsoft]
Metascore:
45
User Score:
4.4
The Scourge Project: Episodes 1 and 2 2504.

The Scourge Project: Episodes 1 and 2

Platform: PC
April 9, 2010
Set in the near future, The Scourge Project throws you into the boots of Echo Squad, an elite group of mercenaries hired by The Tarn Initiative to deal a decisive blow against the power-hungry Nogari Corporation. Your mission: First, to locate and rescue Dr Reisbeck, Tarn's double-agent inside Nogari; Second, to recover a piece of the meteorite fragment that Nogari has used to develop Ambrosia, the powerful new energy source with which they now control the world economy. Stranded on Nogari Island shortly after being mysteriously attacked during your covert insertion, and surrounded on all sides by hostile forces, you'll need all of your skill to stay alive as you fight your way through the chaos that has consumed the alien-infested facilities that lie before you... The Scourge Project is a 3rd-Person Shooter created using Unreal Engine 3 to deliver exciting single, co-op, and multiplayer game play. [Tragnarion Studios]
Metascore:
44
User Score:
4.5
Watchmen: The End Is Nigh Part 2 2505.

Watchmen: The End Is Nigh Part 2

Platform: PC
July 29, 2009
[Downloadable Game] It's June 1977, and any day now the passage of the Keene Act will outlaw all masked vigilantes not sanctioned by the government. Rorschach has uncovered a mysterious missing person's case. Together with the help of Nite Owl, the pair has set out to find the young girl in Watchmen: The End is Nigh Part 2. Their search takes them deep into the depraved, sleazy corners of the city, and eventually face-to-face with the mysterious Twilight Lady. The seedy underbelly of New York beckons … will you take the call? The journey continues: Rorschach and Nite Owl once again prowl the back alleys of the city in their quest for justice. Play as either character throughout the game. Voice acting: Patrick Wilson and Jackie Earl Haley reprise their roles as Nite Owl and Rorschach from the film, supplying voiceovers for the characters. Game modes: Play in single player or split-screen co-op multiplayer mode and bring justice to the city. [Warner Bros.]
Metascore:
44
User Score:
5.2
US Special Forces: Team Factor 2506.

US Special Forces: Team Factor

Platform: PC
September 23, 2002
US Special Forces: Team Factor has a unique three-team scenario, with each team competing against the other two, all with overlapping objectives. Become a member of an elite fighting force as a Soldier, Scout, Sniper or Specialist. Players must move swift, silent and deadly in many drop zones such as a Siberian airfield, a Turkish bath, the Mekong Delta, a Middle Eastern port and locations in the US. The 3-D LightForce engine designed specifically for USSF brings the drop zones to life with superior graphics, texture mapping and extraordinarily smooth animations. [XiCat Interactive]
Metascore:
44
User Score:
tbd
Bubsy: The Woolies Strike Back 2507.

Bubsy: The Woolies Strike Back

Platform: PC
October 31, 2017
Watch Bubsy glide like a bat, jump like a jack rabbit, bounce like a red rubber ball and run…run Bubsy run. This is the Bubsy adventure you were born to play.
Metascore:
44
User Score:
5.4
Cortex Command 2508.

Cortex Command

Platform: PC
September 28, 2012
Mine precious gold from the deformable pixel terrain in order to buy more and better ships, soldiers, weapons, digging tools, and deployable defenses. Use these assets to defend your disembodied brain and bankrupt your opponent! Old-school 2D sidescroller pixel graphics coupled with an extremely detailed physics simulation makes for a mix of nostalgia and surprising gameplay.
Metascore:
44
User Score:
7.3
Waking 2509.

Waking

Platform: PC
June 18, 2020
Combining third-person action and guided meditation, Waking is an emotional adventure through your dying mind. Battle the forces of oblivion, conjure the memories of loved ones, and join them in the fight for your life.
Metascore:
44
User Score:
2.8
Nom Nom Apocalypse 2510.

Nom Nom Apocalypse

Platform: PC
February 13, 2020
Nom Nom Apocalypse is a top down shooter roguelite set in a post-apocalyptic city plagued by mutant food monstrosities.Shoot! dodge and OUTLAST the plague of greasy beasts and candy creatures that lurk around every unknown corner.
Metascore:
44
User Score:
2.0
Rhythm Zone 2511.

Rhythm Zone

Platform: PC
July 20, 2010
Rhythm Zone reinvents the music game genre introducing never-before-seen game play dynamics; featuring algorithmically created game data using a player's own music library plus stunning visuals linked to waveform analysis and player performance. This experience shifts the established music genre paradigm toward the gamer; allowing them to choose what they want to play.
Metascore:
44
User Score:
5.7
Everreach: Project Eden 2512.

Everreach: Project Eden

Platform: PC
December 4, 2019
Assume the role of Nora Harwood, member of Everreach’s Security Division, on a mission to secure the colonization process of Eden and investigate mysterious incidents in this fast-paced, story-driven action-RPG set on the visually stunning Planet Eden.
Metascore:
43
User Score:
4.9
Prospekt 2513.

Prospekt

Platform: PC
February 18, 2016
Prospekt begins in the Nova Prospekt prison in the Half-Life universe. Gordon Freeman is slowly being overrun by soldiers in the prison, however unknown to him, his Vortigaunt allies manage to find some help from a forgotten hero.
Metascore:
43
User Score:
4.9
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2 2514.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2

Platform: PC
July 12, 2011
Harry Potter takes a dark turn in this third-person shooter as he battles death eaters and dementors while fleeing for his life across the wilds of England.
Metascore:
43
User Score:
4.5
Soldner: Secret Wars 2515.

Soldner: Secret Wars

Platform: PC
June 22, 2004
After half a century of military interventions major countries like the United States of America or Russia are weary of their role as "World Police". The consequences of their military actions for their economy, national security, and internal ethnic conflicts let to the conclusion to tune down their military campaigns. Due to that more and more countries choose unconventional warfare by using secret Special Forces. Military success is no longer made by major countries but by small and highly specialized mercenary forces. In "SOLDNER - Secret Wars" the player takes over the command of such a Special Forces team. As the Commander he leads a small high tech army consisting of soldiers, light armored vehicles, helicopters and VTOLS (Vertical Take Off and Landing Airplanes) to fulfill a wide variety of mission types. The players units are stationed on a multi purpose ship which is camouflaged as a merchantman to allow unrestrained travel of the seas to get their forces to the area of operation. The complete simulation of a complex political world system allows creating a dynamic campaign: each decision of the player, each success or failure has direct effect on the game flow. In addition the player has the ability to gain access to the latest weapon systems and technology, which currently exist in the research centers of the weapon industry only. [Encore Software]
Metascore:
43
User Score:
4.2
Hatred 2516.

Hatred

Platform: PC
June 1, 2015
Hatred is an isometric shooter with disturbing atmosphere of mass killing, where player takes the role of a cold blood antagonist, who is full of hatred for humanity. It's a horror, but here YOU are the villain. Wander the outskirts of New York State, seek for victims on seven free-roam levels. Fight against law enforcement and take a journey into the antagonist's hateful mind. Gather equipment of the dead ‘human shields’ to spread Armageddon upon society. Destroy everything on your way of hunt and fight back when it's disturbed...
Metascore:
43
User Score:
4.8
Painkiller: Redemption 2517.

Painkiller: Redemption

Platform: PC
February 25, 2011
The player will continue the story of Daniel and Belial as they join forces for the first time to end the bloody conflict between heaven and hell. You will discover all new maps, fight off literally thousands of demonic fiends, and lose yourself in the intense gameplay rounded off with an absorbing heavy metal soundtrack.
Metascore:
43
User Score:
5.0
Samurai Warriors 2 2518.

Samurai Warriors 2

Platform: PC
June 27, 2008
Long before the twilight of the samurai, Japan was ruled by powerful leaders hungry to unite the land under one banner. The samurai and ninja who defended their land and honor became legends. Features 26 playable characters in all. 10 new warriors are ready for battle including the legendary Musashi Miyamoto, the unifier of Japan Ieyasu Tokugawa, and the enigmatic ninja Kotaro Fuma. Once forbidden secret techniques for each warrior are revealed. Set traps, summon ninja decoys, and more. Use powerful Linked Charge attacks and for the first time power up to three Musou gauges. Now castle warfare blends seamlessly with field combat. Take control of castles on the battlefield to gain a significant morale advantage. Experience new tales in Story, Free, and Survival modes. Team up with friends for two-player Co-op play or compete with them at "Sugoroku," a bonus party game for up to four players. Challenge an opponent in two-player Vs. play exclusively through Xbox Live. Over 70 cinematic sequences supervised by Shinsuke Sato, director of the cult hit, "The Princess Blade" and new music from fusion artist Minoru Mukaiya. [KOEI]
Metascore:
43
User Score:
7.3
Air Conflicts: Vietnam 2519.

Air Conflicts: Vietnam

Platform: PC
October 2, 2013
Air Conflicts: Vietnam offers the popular combination of flight simulation and arcade gameplay. In the course of the game, the player controls over 20 accurately simulated fighter jets and helicopters from the Vietnam War era. In certain missions, the player has to leave the pilots seat temporarily to operate the guns and defend against attacks. If several fighter jets take part in a mission, the player can equip and upgrade them individually, as well as control the entire squadron. Air Conflicts: Vietnam offers a variety of missions and a compelling story set against the background of one of the best-known and most controversial wars in modern history.
Metascore:
43
User Score:
3.1
The History Channel: Battle for the Pacific 2520.

The History Channel: Battle for the Pacific

Platform: PC
December 4, 2007
The History Channel takes you to the Battle for the Pacific where you will experience history brought to life in one of the defining campaigns of World War II. Relive epic land battles fought on some of the most brutal and unforgiving battlefields in recorded history. Retake strategically important locations throughout the Pacific Theatre that are vital to the allies on the Road to Tokyo. Play through the eyes of an American GI as you experience intense, no holds barred action against an opponent for which surrender isn't an option! Fire authentic allied and axis weaponry including sub-machine guns, sniper rifles, anti-aircraft guns, pistols, and grenades Relive History - each level begins with a documentary video featuring actual battle footage, key facts and statistics, and the importance that the battle ultimately played in the allied victory. Fight from Henderson Field in Guadalcanal through the Philippines to Mount Suribachi on Iwo Jima. Experience some of the most exotic and forbidden battlefields including dense jungles and barren volcanic islands. Face the harsh realities of war as you engage the enemy on the frontlines. Fight alongside squadron members reacting to the events of the battlefield, where fighting is often hand to hand and your objective is simple - defeat the enemy at all costs. Based on actual battles including storming the beaches in an amphibious assault, recapturing a strategic airfield, defending against an enemy assault, going on a search and destroy mission, fighting through fortified caves and scaling Mount Suribachi to plant the American flag. Play online as an American or Japanese soldier in your favorite individual and team based modes including elimination, team elimination, death match, team death match and capture the flag on battlefields painstakingly recreated from topographical maps and historical records. Battles come to life amidst exploding artillery, whistling bullets, falling comrades, unrelenting enemies and much more. [Activision]
Metascore:
42
User Score:
2.4
Beyond the Law: The Third Wave 2521.

Beyond the Law: The Third Wave

Platform: PC
April 2, 2004
Ruthless mobsters gather in New York City to orchestrate and initiate the first of three waves of crime and corruption designed to paralyze our nation. First they strike with bribery, blackmail and blood tinged corruption. Debts are recalled in the shadows of abandoned shipyards while unsuspecting citizens suddenly become victims of human trafficking. Using prostitution, money laundering and drug cartels the second wave is only a subtle prelude of what's to come. The most deadly of all, the Third Wave is the ultimate threat that could annihilate our Nation's capital. Our police force is under their control. Intervention beyond the law is the only way to fight back to save our country. As commander, you must choose from 50 members of an elite group of paramilitary specialists and lead them on a series of 20 missions. Deploy your squad and direct each of them independently. Utilizing sniper, ballistic, tactical, and technical experts, you will operate in total secrecy to stop the mob dead in it's tracks. [Magnum Games]
Metascore:
42
User Score:
4.2
Clan of Champions 2522.

Clan of Champions

Platform: PC
October 30, 2012
Clan of Champions is the localized version of the Japanese game Gladiator Vs.
Metascore:
42
User Score:
3.9
Happy Feet 2523.

Happy Feet

Platform: PC
November 14, 2006
Play as Mumble in the ultimate adventure to win the heart of Gloria and save the Emperor penguin nation. Based on Warner Bros. Pictures' comedy adventure Happy Feet, Midway's immersive videogame puts the player in the "tap shoes" of Mumble, a young penguin born into a nation of Emperor penguins - where each needs a Heartsong to attract a soul mate. Unfortunately, Mumble is the worst singer in the world... however, as it happens, he is a brilliant tap dancer! [Midway]
Metascore:
42
User Score:
4.5
Planet of the Apes 2524.

Planet of the Apes

Platform: PC
September 19, 2001
Assume the role of Ulysses, a deep-space astronaut shipwrecked on a future planet populated with a breed of intelligent apes who rule the civilization. Ulysses must infiltrate the simian society and halt general Ursus's genocidal plans.
Metascore:
41
User Score:
4.0
Wayward Manor 2525.

Wayward Manor

Platform: PC
July 15, 2014
Neil Gaiman & Wayward Manor invite you to jump into the afterlife of a disgruntled ghost, trying to reclaim his house from its newfound owners.
Metascore:
41
User Score:
4.4
MilitAnt 2526.

MilitAnt

Platform: PC
July 12, 2016
Militant packs rich stylized insect worlds in high definition, novel 2.5D shooter gameplay action, customizable weapon load-outs, a large variety of enemies and epic boss battles. Militant immerses players in an insect based world through fast-paced unforgiving action gameplay combining classic side-scrolling controls with modern 3d visuals, delivering a completely refreshing experience that players of all ages can enjoy.
Metascore:
41
User Score:
tbd
RICO London 2527.

RICO London

Platform: PC
September 9, 2021
Criminal organizations are taking residence inside abandoned structures throughout the city making schemes, taking hostages, and becoming far too comfortable. Behind every door and around every corner, they will be there. They may have the numbers, but you have the element of surprise and the firepower. Your objective: clear them out. Room by room, floor by floor. Use any means necessary to cleanse the city of its criminal plague. FEATURES: Team up with a friend or take on the criminal underworld yourself as you storm their hideouts and take care of "business." With more enemy types, hostage situations and procedurally generated levels, you'll never know what to expect behind the next door. Every playthrough can be a first experience. More guns. More tactics. More ways to "clean house."
Metascore:
41
User Score:
tbd
Damnation 2528.

Damnation

Platform: PC
May 22, 2009
Evolving the shooter genre with its unique combination of fluid action and combat, Damnation features huge, open environments, frenetic combat, daredevil acrobatics and high-octane vehicle-based stunts. Presenting players with an intense test of reflexes, quick thinking and rapid-fire conflict, Damnation features vast, breathtaking landscapes, each covering miles of distance and thousands of vertical feet. Billed as a "shooter gone vertical" and visually inspired by iconic elements of American history, these massive streaming landscapes form the battlegrounds for a post-industrial conflict between humanity and an unstoppable arms dealer hell-bent on total world domination. Players choose their own paths and navigate the world by performing daredevil feats on the edge of human ability. Intelligent enemies give chase and engage players in frantic gun fights and attacks that can come from any direction. With up to three hours of actual gameplay stretching out in front of them per level, players need more than just muscle power to get across each level safely. Damnation offers players a selection of vehicles, from motorbikes capable of launching across seemingly infinite chasms, to huge, armour-piercing marvels that induce mayhem with every huge shell. The high action is supported by an epic and in-depth story which, while focusing on the exploits of the hero character Rourke, is truly an ensemble piece. Players meet and become involved in intricate story plots that reveal much more than the obvious. In addition to the single player experience, Damnation comes complete with a unique set of multiplayer options that take full advantage of the game’s expansive levels. [Codemasters]
Metascore:
41
User Score:
4.2
Alien Blast: The Encounter 2529.

Alien Blast: The Encounter

Platform: PC
February 9, 2004
The year is 2060 and the action takes place on a remote and isolated planet. In the distant frontiers of space, a large allied force well beyond the reach of Earth maintains civilization. The aim is to conquer and defend distant planets for the new civilization. The crew of the commercial starship MBK-03 has been alerted to investigate a distress call from an allied planet. After landing on the planet, the crew discovers that the signal is actually a warning. A warning to abandon the planet, but it is too late to turn back and the terror begins when they first encounter an alien during their investigation. Defend the allied planet against the alien raid ? this is the mission! Far from the reaches of your solar system, you are alone on an assignment to battle the alien horde. As a member of the allied forces, everyone is relying on you. Most of your allied forces have been destroyed, and this will be your most difficult mission yet. It's up to you to defend the planet. In this first-person view arcade shoot'em-up, you must gather up all your courage to defend yourself and defeat the enemy, the aliens. Alien Blast is an exciting sci-fi action combat game for everyone. [Strategy First]
Metascore:
41
User Score:
3.9
Timeline (2000) 2530.

Timeline (2000)

Platform: PC
November 12, 2000
Make your way through a challenging and perilous interactive world to rescue your professor. Characters come to life with innovative facial animations and full audio dialogue. Immerse yourself in diverse and realistic environments all modeled with historic accuracy to create an authentic experience. [Eidos Interactive]
Metascore:
41
User Score:
5.1
7554 2531.

7554

Platform: PC
July 20, 2012
7554 is a first person shooter set against the historical backdrop of the climatic conclusion to the first Indochina War between the Vietnam People’s Army revolutionaries and the oppressing French army. The single player campaign puts gamers on the front line of a colonial independence movement locked in battle against a technologically more advanced modern Western occupier.
Metascore:
41
User Score:
7.3
The Expendables 2 Videogame 2532.

The Expendables 2 Videogame

Platform: PC
August 17, 2012
Building on the universe created in the high-octane, star-studded movies, The Expendables 2 Videogame invites gamers on an adventure to rescue an extremely valuable, kidnapped billionaire. It's all business, until all hell breaks loose and the explosive mix of testosterone and kerosene detonates in a massive fireball that never lets up. The adventure concludes right where the new movie begins, creating a continuous story experience for fans of the Expendables' hard-boiled brand of action.
Metascore:
41
User Score:
2.2
Rocko's Quest 2533.

Rocko's Quest

Platform: PC
May 13, 2003
Rocko?s Quest is a fun-filled 3D action adventure game where you are Rocko, a big man of few words and even fewer thoughts, with a heart of gold. Rocko?s girlfriend has been kidnapped from right under his nose and he is on a mission to get her back safely and rid the world of all the ugly creatures. But even though Rocko may have a big heart, his brain is the size of a pea so you'll have to do all the thinking for him! [Big City Games]
Metascore:
41
User Score:
4.5
Delta Force: Xtreme 2 2534.

Delta Force: Xtreme 2

Platform: PC
May 27, 2009
The world's most deadly fighting force is back in all new multiplayer combat Delta Force: Xtreme 2 (DFX2) for the PC. The sequel to Delta Force: Xtreme is supported by the NovaWorld Community, a multiplayer network that provides smoother, faster and seamless gameplay for up to 150 players per game. With 10 single-player missions and nine co-op missions within two campaigns, players immerse themselves into the Delta Force experience by battling enemies in Asia. Now available for download from www.novalogic.com, Valve, Direct2Drive and RealNetworks and at retail locations nationwide, DFX2 carries the recession busting price of just $29.99 (MSRP). DFX2 offers intense military gameplay in stunning 1080p Full HD and Dolby 7.1 Surround sound, and with game servers placed strategically around the world, the NovaWorld Community provides the gameplay that fans demand. Featuring 20 content-rich multiplayer maps, DFX2 supports five of the most popular game types: Deathmatch, Team Deathmatch, Team King of the Hill, Capture the Flag, and Flagball. Each detailed map has something for everyone, from large, vehicle heavy battlefields to small, intense engagement zones. In addition to the feature-loaded multiplayer experience, gamers of all skill levels can mix it up in two heart-pounding single-player or co-operative campaigns where players assume the role of a Delta Force operator sent to Asia to bring a drug cartel and former Soviet mercenaries to justice. The NovaWorld Community allows every element of the gameplay, from the enhanced ballistics to the innovative in-vehicle spawn system, to be carefully coordinated to support a fully balanced experience where teamwork is deadlier than individual firepower, and in DFX2, intelligence and creativity are rewarded as much as fast-twitch reflexes. The game also ships with a powerful MED level editor, which will allow gamers full utilization of game assets to create their own levels, including additional multiplayer game types. [NovaLogic]
Metascore:
40
User Score:
5.0
Slain! 2535.

Slain!

Platform: PC
March 24, 2016
Players control Bathoryn, a lycanthropic hero in a Gothic world, seeking to liberate seven great towers from 7 deadly overlords. Bathoryn must battle his way through a doomed land packed with gruesome pixel art foes before ascending (or sometimes descending) each tower, defeating puzzles, traps and monsters alike.
Metascore:
40
User Score:
5.3
The Chaos Engine (2013) 2536.

The Chaos Engine (2013)

Platform: PC
August 29, 2013
The Chaos Engine is a classic Amiga top-down shooter game originally developed by The Bitmap Brothers that will be restored by Abstraction Games and brought to the PC, Mac, and Linux.
Metascore:
40
User Score:
7.5
Psychotoxic 2537.

Psychotoxic

Platform: PC
February 25, 2005
PsychoToxic places gamers in the shoes of heroine Angie Prophet who, unbeknownst to her, must save mankind from impending nuclear Armageddon. The year is 2022, the place is New York City and as Angie's role as savior unfolds so too does her understanding of why she is the only one that stands in the way of the Fourth Horseman of the Apocalypse and the destruction of civilization. Throughout the game, Angie continues to discover a series of unique abilities, such as invisibility, the slowing of time and the infiltration of other's dreams, all of which aid her progress. [Whiptail Interactive]
Metascore:
40
User Score:
4.1
ShellShock 2: Blood Trails 2538.

ShellShock 2: Blood Trails

Platform: PC
February 13, 2009
ShellShock 2: Blood Trails is a violent, first-person, survival horror game set against the backdrop of the Vietnam War. Gameplay centers on the use of psychological horror and fear, relying on the power of suggestion, mood, tension and foreshadowing - implying the notion of danger, potential danger, imminent danger, and horrifying acts that have or are implied to have occurred or will come to pass. On course for war torn Vietnam, a plane carrying a top-secret cargo known only as Whiteknight is lost over the uncharted jungles of Cambodia. The special ops squad sent in to retrieve it disappear wtihout trace. Until, a month later, one of them walks out. Something in the darkness has driven him insane... Something from the darkness has followed him out. [Eidos Interactive]
Metascore:
40
User Score:
5.3
The Cleaner (2022) 2539.

The Cleaner (2022)

Platform: PC
May 5, 2022
The Cleaner is a hardcore die 'n' retry inspired by John Wick, Hotline Miami and SuperHot. You control a highly-trained "cleaner" with a unique power. No cliche storyline, no cutscenes, start the game and play. Die, and don't be afraid to die. The Cleaner will put you through a challenge. One bullet is enough to kill you, so use your power of slowing down time to kill your enemies. Reloading? Never heard of it, you rather just borrow your victims weapons. Good luck!
Metascore:
40
User Score:
tbd
Super Duper Party Pooper 2540.

Super Duper Party Pooper

Platform: PC
June 6, 2016
Have you ever wanted to poop on party goers but were too socially awkward to just go for it? Well, Super Duper Party Pooper is about to change all that. In this follow up to the smash hit There’s Poop In My Soup by Rudder Games the player will find themselves in the middle of a raw human story of existential panic.
Metascore:
40
User Score:
7.1
Inner Chains 2541.

Inner Chains

Platform: PC
May 18, 2017
An FPS horror game set in a surreal, dark and deadly biomechanical world never seen before. Humankind is just a small part of a hostile universe. Want to survive? Discover its secrets.
Metascore:
40
User Score:
4.9
Combat: Task Force 121 2542.

Combat: Task Force 121

Platform: PC
March 24, 2005
After years of simmering unrest, Marxist Rebels have obtained a foothold within the Armed Services and found sympathetic comrades to lend both a voice and weapons. While a full blown coup d'état is not yet underway, a few early high profile rebel victories could quickly turn the tide. U.S. forces have been called in to put a halt to these terrorist acts. 10 exciting single player missions take you through a variety of locales including dense jungle, shaty town, oil rig, refinery plant and an exotic island. Day and night missions add to the challenge and realism. Use a variety of authentic military weapons such as USP Pistol, M4 Assault Rifle with M203 Grenade Launcher, MP5 SD, Mk43 7.62mm Machine Gun, M1 Combat Shotgun, .50 Cal Tactical Sniper Rifle, C4 charge, Grenade and Combat Knife. [Groove Games]
Metascore:
40
User Score:
5.5
Deep Black: Reloaded 2543.

Deep Black: Reloaded

Platform: PC
March 1, 2012
Deep Black: Reloaded is set in a desolate near future of global terrorism and espionage as players become involved in a desperate fight for world supremacy and the possession of a sophisticated biological weapon
Metascore:
39
User Score:
3.7
Air Raid: This Is Not a Drill! 2544.

Air Raid: This Is Not a Drill!

Platform: PC
June 18, 2003
Air Raid immerses you in a mind blowing, realistic battle simulation that features stunning 3D arcade shoot 'em up action. Air Raid thrusts you into the adrenaline-pumping, action packed world of a World War II battleship under enemy fire. The gamer finds himself stationed behind the awesome firepower of a 40mm Bofor Anti-Aircraft fixed deck gun on the bow of a battleship reminiscent of the famed U.S.S. Missouri. The mission is to blast away at the endless onslaught of enemy attackers hell bent on sinking the battleship. Honor, glory and pride are on the line, but the primary mission is simply to survive. [Big City Games]
Metascore:
39
User Score:
6.5
Turning Point: Fall of Liberty 2545.

Turning Point: Fall of Liberty

Platform: PC
February 26, 2008
The game supposes that the incident in which a car struck Winston Churchill in New York on December 13th 1931 actually proved fatal – and that without his inspirational speeches to galvanise the Allies, the course of the Second World War took a very different route, with the Axis Powers even invading America.
Metascore:
39
User Score:
4.4
25 to Life 2546.

25 to Life

Platform: PC
January 17, 2006
25 to Life is the game the streets have been waiting for. Play as either cops or gangsters in this urban third person shooter. The game delivers intense Online gameplay for up to 16 players, as well as a rich single player experience. Set in the heart of today's cities, experience the gritty lifestyles of police task forces or as a gangster survive the local neighborhood thugs while fighting your way up the inner sanctum of the drug lord's mansion, your knowledge of the streets will be put to the test because...25 to Life IS the streets! [Eidos Interactive]
Metascore:
39
User Score:
5.1
Bounty Battle 2547.

Bounty Battle

Platform: PC
September 10, 2020
Bounty Battle is the indie fighting game -- a new multiplayer 2D fighting game, where you can square off as your favorite indie hero against other indie heroes from games like Guacamelee!, Darkest Dungeon, Dead Cells, and Psychonauts 2 among other awesome indies. The game features more than 30 character, each with their own companion Minion and unique abilities. It's Super Smash Bros. meets indie games where you battle across levels inspired from indie game worlds with up to 4 players.
Metascore:
39
User Score:
tbd
American Idol 2548.

American Idol

Platform: PC
November 18, 2003
Experience the life of an American Idol contestant as you compete against other performers and face the judge?s praise and criticism. Make it to the final round and you can become an American Idol! Then, capture your performance on video, where you can post it on-line for the world to vote you #1. Do you have what it takes to be a superstar? [Viveni Universal]
Metascore:
39
User Score:
3.3
Terrorist Takedown 2549.

Terrorist Takedown

Platform: PC
November 11, 2004
Steeped in today's headlines with vivid 3D environments and powerful special effects, Terrorist Takedown is nonstop military action. Take control of AH-64 and UH-1 helicopters, operate High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles (HMMWVs), and fire heavy machine guns, rocket launchers, and more as you strike at known terrorists and their sponsors. In 16 heart-pounding missions, you must defeat the terrorists and protect our homeland. To honor those men and women fighting the real war, 5% of the profits from the sale of each copy of the game will be donated to the Special Operations Warrior Foundation (SOWF). This very special charity pays tribute to those fallen Special Operations personnel by providing college scholarship grants to their surviving children. [Merscom]
Metascore:
39
User Score:
3.9
Raven Squad: Operation Hidden Dagger 2550.

Raven Squad: Operation Hidden Dagger

Platform: PC
August 25, 2009
Raven Squad puts players in control of two groups of mercenary squads who crash land behind enemy lines in the Amazonian jungles. It requires tactical planning and a liberal amount of brute force to escape to safety. Each of the eight squad members possesses distinctive skills and weaponry that the player has to use wisely to progress through the game's story driven objectives. Raven Squad sets itself apart by allowing players to switch freely between real-time strategy and first-person shooter gameplay. Only by mastering both of these modes of play, and becoming adept at switching between the two, can players make it out of the jungle alive. [SouthPeak Games]
Metascore:
39
User Score:
3.1
Primal Fears 2551.

Primal Fears

Platform: PC
January 8, 2013
Due to a chemical known as pharGONe, the world has been turned upside down. Battle your way through multiple levels, earning upgrades, competing against your friends and more, and find the truth about what has happened to the world. Use a variety of weapons to stop the mutated population, and save yourself from being another victim. Not sure exactly what you are facing, Primal Fears harkens to the depths of the human psyche as you fight monstrous foes alone or with friends. Nothing is more scary than the unknown and it is your goal to reveal the truth...
Metascore:
39
User Score:
4.5
Painkiller: Recurring Evil 2552.

Painkiller: Recurring Evil

Platform: PC
February 29, 2012
Battle never ceases in the realm known as Hell. This time around it's a battle for the freedom of your very soul. Will you be able to escape from the prison hidden in the darkest deepest chasm of Hell? Do you have enough courage to travel through the most dangerous and twisted areas which are infamous for their unsafety even among demons...
Metascore:
38
User Score:
3.8
Ghostbusters 2553.

Ghostbusters

Platform: PC
July 12, 2016
Have you and your friends been experiencing paranormal activity? Grab your Proton Pack and join the Ghostbusters as you explore Manhattan, blasting ghosts, and trapping those runaway ghouls.
Metascore:
38
User Score:
2.1
Balan Wonderworld 2554.

Balan Wonderworld

Platform: PC
March 26, 2021
BALAN WONDERWORLD is an action platformer game themed around the Balan Theatre. Led by the enigmatic maestro named Balan, the stars of the show Emma and Leo will use special abilities from a multitude of characterful costumes as they adventure in the bizarre and imaginary land of Wonderworld. Here memories and vistas from the real world mix with the things that people hold dear. Twelve different tales await our stars in the Wonderworld, each with their own unique quirks. They will explore all corners of these labyrinthine stages, filled with a myriad of tricks and traps, to get to the heart of each story.
Metascore:
38
User Score:
6.1
Battle: Los Angeles 2555.

Battle: Los Angeles

Platform: PC
March 11, 2011
Players will have the opportunity to relive the thrill of the movie as they assume the role of Corporal Lee Imlay and fight alongside characters from the film and defend the city of Los Angeles from attacks from unknown forces.
Metascore:
38
User Score:
3.2
Painkiller: Resurrection 2556.

Painkiller: Resurrection

Platform: PC
October 27, 2009
William "Wild Bill" Sherman, an ex CIA Agent and specialist for dangerous missions in the Black Ops Special Unit has a big problem: during his last job, he has managed to not only kill the head of an illegal drug operation and a slew of innocent civilians, but himself in a fatal mistake. Trapped in a hostile place between heaven and hell, his soul flickers between the millions of faceless infidels and good and evil forces start to use Wild Bill for their own needs. But, it turns out that nothing is as it seemed at the beginning - solve the mystery and give the equilibrium between heaven and hell a little flip! [DreamCatcher]
Metascore:
38
User Score:
4.1
The Walking Dead: Survival Instinct 2557.

The Walking Dead: Survival Instinct

Platform: PC
March 19, 2013
Terminal Reality’s The Walking Dead video game takes the undead and brings them out of the TV show and into console gaming systems in a new, terrifying way. The iconic walkers will relentlessly hunt down players like their television counterparts, using a combination of sight, sound and smell. As Daryl, players will need to tread carefully throughout each new area they explore. Once discovered, it doesn’t take much to attract an unstoppable horde of undead walkers, so every threat needs to be assessed, and every situation analyzed. Players will have to choose between whether to stay and fight while risking a gruesome death or using stealth to avoid the undead. No place is truly safe for Daryl as he makes his way through the Georgia countryside in this new, post-apocalyptic world.
Metascore:
38
User Score:
2.7
Deep Raider 2558.

Deep Raider

Platform: PC
October 24, 2000
There is no reason whatsoever for you to purchase or play Deep Raider.
Metascore:
38
User Score:
tbd
Hello Neighbor 2559.

Hello Neighbor

Platform: PC
December 8, 2017
Hello Neighbor is a stealth-horror game about breaking into your neighbor’s house. Play against an advanced AI that learns from your actions, and counters them. Find out what horrible secrets your neighbor is hiding inside his basement.
Metascore:
38
User Score:
4.9
Global Ops: Commando Libya 2560.

Global Ops: Commando Libya

Platform: PC
October 26, 2011
The story starts back in January 21, 1968, when a B-52G bomber carrying thermonuclear bombs on board crashes in the Artic Sea of North Star Bay near Thule Airbase. The search party finds the wreckage and three bombs, but the fourth is missing… Jump to the present: the notorious Russian Mafia boss and weapons dealer, Yebievdenko, has a new toy for sale: an atom bomb. The CIA learns of his plans to sell it to a Libyan ruler. The fear is that it will be used to in a terrorist attack against the USA to avenge American involvement in the Libyan conflict. As part of a US special unit, the player must stop the deal taking place and get the bombs back. The race against time has begun: the trail leads from Greenland through North Africa to Libya…
Metascore:
37
User Score:
4.0
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 1 2561.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 1

Platform: PC
November 16, 2010
Harry Potter takes a dark turn in this third-person shooter as he battles death eaters and dementors while fleeing for his life across the wilds of England.
Metascore:
37
User Score:
4.0
Army Men: Sarge's War 2562.

Army Men: Sarge's War

Platform: PC
July 27, 2004
On the verge of a long-awaited peace between the Green and the Tan, rogue elements of the Tan Army draw Sarge and his men out into combat. Out in the field, Sarge discovers a new and diabolical enemy-Colonel Malice-equipped with weapons that threaten the very existence of the Green Nation. With his squad destroyed, Sarge becomes a one man army out to stop Colonel Malice at all costs. [Global Star Software]
Metascore:
37
User Score:
7.6
Sniper: Art of Victory 2563.

Sniper: Art of Victory

Platform: PC
October 16, 2008
WW II was a theatre of war for many specialized combat units, working together to ensure an army’s victory. Among them a unique role was played by hidden and deadly marksmen. Their ability to lay motionless waiting for the perfect shot together with their professional equipment allowed them to change the course of the history with one pull of a trigger. Become a sharpshooter and take part in the turning points of the WW II. Eliminate the Nazi general, who came to support the Germans lying siege to Stalingrad. Make your way through areas occupied by the Third Reich to your unit. Aid the Alliance forces during their offensive on the Italian Peninsula to break the resistance of the retreating Wehrmacht forces. [City Interactive]
Metascore:
36
User Score:
3.5
Darkstar: The Interactive Movie 2564.

Darkstar: The Interactive Movie

Platform: PC
November 8, 2010
DARKSTAR provides hours of entertainment in both interactive adventure and cinema, and features the entire original cast of Mystery Science Theater 3000 and music by Progressive Sound and MetalWorx. This is also the final performance of the late, great Peter Graves. With more footage than any "game" ever produced (over 13 hours), DARKSTAR is a true interactive animated world with live-action actors.
Metascore:
36
User Score:
6.1
The Flock 2565.

The Flock

Platform: PC
August 21, 2015
Flock is an intense asymmetrical PC multiplayer set on a dark and grim future Earth of the year 3000.
Metascore:
36
User Score:
4.3
Orion: Dino Horde 2566.

Orion: Dino Horde

Platform: PC
May 4, 2012
(Also released as "ORION: Dino Beatdown") ORION: Dino Beatdown is an Open World, Class-Based Cooperative Survival Sci-Fi FPS. The game puts five players together in huge, endless environments in which they must work together to accomplish objectives and survive the devastating Dinosaur horde. Players earn in-game credits which can be used to upgrade their abilities, purchase new weapons, unlock weapon upgrades and call in vehicles in order to ensure survival. Experience the future as never before. Make use of Jetpacks, Medic Guns, Cloaking Devices and equip yourself with state-of-the-art weapons ranging from Shotguns, Machine Guns, Rocket Launchers, Laser Rifles. If that isnt enough then simply tear up the environments in a number of vehicles ranging from Hover Bikes, Buggies, Mechs, Tanks and VTOLs.
Metascore:
36
User Score:
5.7
Enforcer: Police Crime Action 2567.

Enforcer: Police Crime Action

Platform: PC
October 24, 2014
A new breed of Police Simulator, Enforcer demands you show exceptional bravery in the line of duty while under pressure and enemy gunfire. While on duty you'll need to remain ever vigilant and question any suspicious behaviour to protect your small American town from a rising criminal threat. Off duty you'll need to visit friends, family and live life to its fullest. Your actions while at work and home affect your stress levels. If you spend too much time fighting crime, you will be under severe pressure that will affect your ability to uphold the law. You'll need to question witnesses, administer breathalyser tests, block off roads for city events, site mobile speed cameras and pursue fleeing criminals on foot and in one of the specially designed police vehicles.
Metascore:
36
User Score:
4.8
Torrente 2568.

Torrente

Platform: PC
December 6, 2004
Torrente is a fascist, sexist, racist, drunk, and dirty former cop who soon finds himself caught in the crossfire between drug cartels and the Mafia. Now he must blast his way through street thugs and hit men battling for control over Madrid's seedy underworld. Torrente was dismissed from the force due to his questionable involvement in a sordid case. Now he scrapes out a living as a private dick with the objective of some day being reinstated in the glorious police force from which he believes he was wrongly dismissed. In missions ranging from Madrid to Marbella, Torrente must complete a variety of tasks such as escorting an important client, deactivating bombs, and protecting beauty queens, generally with chaotic and bloody results. [O~3 Entertainment]
Metascore:
36
User Score:
8.0
Umbrella Corps 2569.

Umbrella Corps

Platform: PC
June 21, 2016
Umbrella Corps brings a competitive experience featuring new types of strategy and technique blended with elements from the world of Resident Evil, to create a "unique" kind of shooter.
Metascore:
36
User Score:
1.7
Land of the Dead: Road to Fiddler's Green 2570.

Land of the Dead: Road to Fiddler's Green

Platform: PC
October 20, 2005
Prepare for the Horror... A horrific plague breaks out and mobs of zombies are roaming throughout the tri-state area, killing people at random. You play Jack, a simple farmer who must rise beyond fear, and battle your way through hordes of terrifying undead who are bent on spreading the zombie plague. You encounter a mysterious man named Mr. Kaufman who has established Fiddler's Green, a fortified city, which holds the last of the living. He has offered you a special job, with an exceptional reward. An offer too good to turn down, but will you live long enough to reap the rewards? Based on the George A. Romero film, "Land of the Dead." [Groove Games]
Metascore:
36
User Score:
6.6
Tsunami 2265 2571.

Tsunami 2265

Platform: PC
August 4, 2002
Featuring vibrant anime-style 3D graphics, Tsunami 2265 hurls you into an intriguing tale, rich with dramatic twists and turns. The story is structured to create a perfect mix between hectic and destructive shoot'em up sections, and intriguing arcade phases. During the adventure phases, you control either of two main characters, Naoko Hikari and Neon Shima, leading them inside secret military bases held under tight surveillance. With the aid of their most powerful Mech, you must reveal the secret that hides behind E.L.EN.A., a mysterious source of energy and untamed power. [Got Game]
Metascore:
35
User Score:
4.2
Ed, Edd n Eddy: The Mis-Edventures 2572.

Ed, Edd n Eddy: The Mis-Edventures

Platform: PC
November 16, 2005
Ed, Edd n Eddy: The Mis-Edventures is based on the slap-stick adventures of Cartoon Network's favorite three musketeers of adolescence; Ed, Edd ("Double D") and Eddy. Ed, Edd n Eddy: The Mis-Edventures boasts as a unique tag team adventure game in which players are able to switch Eds on the fly to take advantage of their special abilities. Ed can lift, throw and smash objects. Edd can either enable or disable mechanical devices and in a pinch he can pull out his trusty slingshot. Eddy can make the neighborhood kids run away in fear of being the target of his El Mongo Stink Bomb! Players will also be able to execute special all-Ed formations that extend their own unique gameplay capabilities, including the Batter-Ed, Trampol-Edd and the Tower-of-Eddy. Get ready to encounter all of the characters from the show, even the Kanker sisters, as the Eds' focus on scheming up plans to make money to buy their beloved jawbreakers. [Midway]
Metascore:
35
User Score:
7.3
Flashback 2 2573.

Flashback 2

Platform: PC
November 16, 2023
Conrad is back! 30 years after Flashback, Paul Cuisset's mythical game, which made the licence known worldwide, is back with this new sci-fi action-adventure game! After his victory over the "Master Brain" in the first episode, Conrad and his allies are once again confronted with the Morphs, who threaten all civilizations. Moreover, his friend Ian, who has answers to many of Conrad's questions, has just been kidnapped in front of him... A trick of the Morphs? For what purpose? It's up to you to find out Help him and his allies to solve this delicate and dangerous investigation through 5 levels full of action and shoot-outs and to fight the Morphs who are preparing a machiavellian plan for total control of the solar system...
Metascore:
35
User Score:
tbd
Tamarin 2574.

Tamarin

Platform: PC
September 10, 2020
SAVE YOUR FAMILY FROM THE INSECT INVASION Explore an incredible interconnected 3D world, brimming with primate platforming and bug-splattering shooter action. Leap with the agility of a tamarin as you journey into the Northern wilderness on scenic routes through forests, fjords and mountains. Along the way you will chase mysterious electrical fireflies, discover a secret underground world of dancing ants, rescue innocent birds, and restore the tamarins' once idyllic natural habitat. What kind of game is it? Tamarin features a unique gameplay mix that alternates between 3D-platforming and exploration, and third-person shooter gameplay. The game is inspired by the more open 3D adventures from Nintendo and Rare, and by nature and all the wonderful plants and animals in it.
Metascore:
35
User Score:
6.6
Drug Wars (2009) 2575.

Drug Wars (2009)

Platform: PC
March 17, 2009
In 3100 A.D., global warming has caused the sea level to rise and engulf the streets of Brooklyn. The land is gone, but society rebuilds the city on top of existing structures, connecting buildings through a network of sky bridges. As the upper class literally moves higher, law enforcement abandons the lower parts of the city, and its less-affluent inhabitants. To meet the upper city's demand for laborers, city leaders contract the Brooklyn Institute of Technology (B.I.T.) to clone a new working class. At the time, the B.I.T. Labs had made incredible advances in cloning; Neanderthals were chosen as the main focus of the research based on their physical resilience. The city's contract called for far more Neanderthal clones than were required, causing the excess and sub-standard Neo-Neanderthals to be discarded to the dregs of the city. The well established mob entity known as the Merchants of Brooklyn saw a lucrative opportunity here - use the bottom dwellers for high stakes fights to the death. It became the new sport of under-city kings. In MERCHANTS OF BROOKLYN, You take the role of an elite Neanderthal fighter with a taste for blood. Having had your arm unwillingly detached from your body courtesy of a chainsaw, your new prototype biomechanical arm transforms into different twisted and brutal weaponry to aid you in the slaughter. Your goal: escape from the under city and free your brethren to take over the upper utopian empire to do with as you please. [Paleo Entertainment]
Metascore:
35
User Score:
4.5
Rambo: The Video Game 2576.

Rambo: The Video Game

Platform: PC
February 21, 2014
RAMBO The Vidoegame puts players in Rambo’s combat boots and takes them on an action-packed adventure through the iconic action- sequences and story-arcs of FIRST BLOOD, RAMBO: FIRST BLOOD PART II & RAMBO III. The game features the original movie voice-tracks of John Rambo and Col. Samuel Trautman as well as selected music from the original Rambo Trilogy.
Metascore:
34
User Score:
1.6
Jekyll & Hyde (2001) 2577.

Jekyll & Hyde (2001)

Platform: PC
October 9, 2001
Assume the role of either Dr. Jekyll or the evil Mr. Hyde in this real time action/adventure game as Jekyll seeks to save his daughter Laurie from her kidnappers.
Metascore:
34
User Score:
6.8
Apocalyptica (2004) 2578.

Apocalyptica (2004)

Platform: PC
April 9, 2004
Say your prayers as you enter the dark and distant worlds of Apocalyptica, the most intense third-person combat action experience for PC. Control one of four technologically advanced religious soldiers in a team-based quest to destroy Neo-Satan and his legions. Apocalyptica features the deadly combination of weapons attacks, melee combat and spell casting for an assault system never-before-seen in action gaming. 16 player online play including Deathmatch and Missions. Play as one of four religious soldiers - lead the others in battle. Explore futuristic worlds, from outer space to Nu Hades at Earth's core. Battle enemies with heavy artillery, deadly swords or mystifying spells. [Konami]
Metascore:
34
User Score:
2.8
Shadow Harvest: Phantom Ops 2579.

Shadow Harvest: Phantom Ops

Platform: PC
April 5, 2011
Shadow Harvest is a highly immersive 3rd-person tactical action game set in the year 2025 on various current and future points of conflict around the globe. Featuring dual character control, amazingly realistic graphics and a refreshingly different storyline, Shadow Harvest is a completely new interpretation of the tactical-action genre. Being an ISA agent, the first character, Myra Lee, has a background in espionage and stealth operations, while the other character, Aron Alvarez, is a hard-boiled close combat specialist of US Army's Delta Force.
Metascore:
34
User Score:
2.3
Takedown: Red Sabre 2580.

Takedown: Red Sabre

Platform: PC
September 20, 2013
In recent years, shooters have become homogenized. There used to be a wide range of different games to choose, from run-and-gun action titles to slow-paced tactical shooters focusing on strategy and tactics, but now most shooters follow the same model of big set pieces, regenerating health, linear levels, and cinematic experiences. The realistic tactical shooters with in-depth planning have almost entirely disappeared in recent years. This project, working title TAKEDOWN, aims to change that. This game, the spiritual successor to games like the original Rainbow Six and SWAT series, will focus on realistic weapons modeling, squad based play, in a close-quarters battle setting. To succeed in this game you need to take things slow, study your plans, and execute flawlessly. If you get shot, there are consequences. You wont be hiding behind a wall waiting for your health to regenerate. If a team member goes down, you will have to assess the situation and reallocate team members if necessary to complete the mission. Don't expect all of the tools and plans to be forced fed to you - it is up to the player to ensure their team is equipped and ready for the tasks at hand. AKEDOWN is a thinking-persons shooter. The player that takes things slow, aims carefully, and plans their moves right will overcome the player who runs in with guns blazing. Close-quarters battle brings the fight inside, as you would see SWAT teams or SOF units taking down small numbers of dangerous adversaries. Non-linear environments allow for multiple routes and tactics and add replayability. The operation to clear pirates from a hijacked oil tanker by Russian special forces in May of 2010 is a perfect example of the types of missions in TAKEDOWN. You will plan your insertions and routes before going into the scenario, outfitting your teammates with weapons and equipment of your choosing, and then execute the mission. If one of your team members is killed, they are gone, and you have lost their valuable experience, so you have to be careful! Gameplay modes include single player, co-op, and competitive multiplayer. If you are a fan of old school shooters where thinking meant more than running and gunning or perks, or if you are just looking for something different in your shooter games experience, this is the project for you.
Metascore:
34
User Score:
3.0
You Are Empty 2581.

You Are Empty

Platform: PC
June 1, 2007
You Are Empty offers players an alternative approach to the history of the late fifties of the XX century. Scene of action is the Soviet Union. Leading Soviet scientists start a big experiment that alter human physiology and mentality in order to create super humans capable of building bright future and communism all over the world. But something goes wrong... As a result the whole city, where that experiment took place, goes on a rampage. The majority of citizens died, and those who survived turned into hideous mutants - the only inhabitants of deserted streets. You Are Empty immerses you in an exaggerated dark and obscure atmosphere of Soviet totalitarianism. Fighting against mutants, that obtained super power after the experiment was carried out, the main hero tries to gain an understanding of what's happening around and save the day. [1C Company]
Metascore:
34
User Score:
5.8
The Shield: The Game 2582.

The Shield: The Game

Platform: PC
January 22, 2007
Sammy Studios and Point Of View capture the look, feel, and authenticity of "The Shield" television series in a 3rd-person action game. Never-before-seen gameplay elements create the first true-to-life police action game, and moments taken directly from the series immerse players in the disturbing Farmington underworld now recognized by millions as Vic Mackey's universe. Players control Vic in a living, breathing Farmington, engaging in perilous assignments ranging from busting crack dens to thwarting bank robberies. Much like the series, Vic and the Strike Team delve into the grayest areas of the law, fighting a war on crime where the ends justify the means. In addition to the raw action that undergirds the gameplay, players employ tactics used by Vic on the show, including intimidating suspects, employing brute force, accepting and offering bribes and planting incriminating evidence. The game also lets players choose between the right and wrong side of the law, with Vic walking a thin line while trying to accomplish missions, maintain the respect of his men, keep his politically ambitious police captain happy, pad his retirement fund and, above all, avoid Internal Affairs. [Sammy Studios]
Metascore:
34
User Score:
3.4
The Incredible Hulk 2583.

The Incredible Hulk

Platform: PC
June 10, 2008
Fast-paced and action-packed, the blockbuster franchise and comic book saga unfolds for the first time on next-generation platforms, as Banner scours the planet trying to find anything to help him fight his involuntary rage. Take the role of one of Marvel's most powerful Super Heroes in The Incredible Hulk, a third-person action video game. Gamers can demolish anything in their path, including lampposts, passing cars and even buildings. The fury-fueled game also features key moments from the film, as well as additional plotlines and characters from The Incredible Hulk universe. Players crash through New York City, battling gigantic enemies amidst soaring skyscrapers in a massive open world. [Sega]
Metascore:
33
User Score:
4.7
Iron Man 2584.

Iron Man

Platform: PC
May 6, 2008
Iron Man, an explosive third-person action shooter game that pits one of the world's most renowned Super Heroes against unspeakable odds, draws its story from the upcoming movie while also incorporating story elements from original Iron Man comic books. Using the advanced technology in Iron Man's suits of armour, gamers can take advantage of the wide array of high-impact weapons to strategically annihilate any enemy force standing in their way. Before tackling stunning and immense open battlefields, players can customise their armour suit as they encounter progressively more vicious enemies, and fight in epic battles that could challenge even the toughest Super Heroes. [Sega]
Metascore:
32
User Score:
2.7
Code of Honor 2: Conspiracy Island 2585.

Code of Honor 2: Conspiracy Island

Platform: PC
July 29, 2008
The follow-up to "Code of Honor: Foreign Legion," the new Code of Honor 2: Conspiracy Island immerses players in extreme action as they try to save the region of Guiana after a terrorist group apprehends an experimental nuclear reactor. On the coast of South America, in the quiet region of Guiana, lurks a deadly terrorist group. The Global Revolutionary Front rebels are heading to the Isle of Ile Royale to gain control of an experimental nuclear reactor. A series of events including the stealing of the nuclear reactor thrusts the whole territory in extreme danger. It is up to the Foreign Legion to capture the terrorist group and save the day. The player becomes a member of the Foreign Legion and heads into battle to conquer the enemy and save Guiana. Using military skills in order to overcome the terrorist group, the player has to think fast in order to stay one step ahead. The player is forced to perform under intense pressure with no time to spare in regaining control of the reactor. The clock is ticking, can the region be saved? [City Interactive]
Metascore:
32
User Score:
4.8
Rekoil 2586.

Rekoil

Platform: PC
January 28, 2014
Rekoil is a multiplayer first person shooter in which the downtrodden "Minutemen" are pitted against their oppressors, Darkwater Inc, in a world where the only goal is to survive the unrelenting pandemic that has swept across the globe.
Metascore:
32
User Score:
2.2
Zombeer 2587.

Zombeer

Platform: PC
January 30, 2015
In the not-so-distant (and some may say, lucky) future, there will be a pandemic transforming the world’s population into zombies. That is not the lucky part – this is: Once bitten by a zombie, the only way to stave off the infection is drinking beer.
Metascore:
32
User Score:
5.7
New World Order 2588.

New World Order

Platform: PC
March 18, 2003
In the near future, terrorist factions known as "The Syndicate" are becoming increasingly successful in creating havoc in the world. They are trained mercenaries, specialized in sabotage, kidnapping, destruction and espionage - and there seems no way to stop them. Now, the worldpowers have reacted by forming anti-terrrorist guerilla squads known as the Global Assault Team, who have a mandate to track down and dispose of terrorists any way they see fit, anywhere in the world. You are a rookie member of the Global Assault Team with only one mission: show terrorists it is time to set a New World Order and restore freedom... Play all missions in the singleplayer mode or battle it out online or on a LAN in this next-generation tactical shooter of epic proportions. [Strategy First]
Metascore:
32
User Score:
3.5
The Asskickers 2589.

The Asskickers

Platform: PC
July 21, 2011
The Asskickers is 2D co-op & single player ode to the classic beat’em titles from the 80s like Streets of Rage, Kung-Fu Master and Double Dragon.
Metascore:
31
User Score:
3.4
POSTAL 4: No Regerts 2590.

POSTAL 4: No Regerts

Platform: PC
April 20, 2022
Several years have passed since the events that devastated the once proud town remembered as Paradise. The only two to walk away from the cataclysm unscathed, the hapless everyman known as the POSTAL Dude and his loyal companion Champ, drive aimlessly through the scorching deserts of Arizona looking for a new place to call home. After a fortuitous gas station rest stop ends with their car, trailer home, and the rest of their worldly possessions stolen, all the Dude’s seemingly got left to his name is his canine cohort and his bathrobe, and neither of them smells all that great. However, on the horizon, the duo glimpses an unfamiliar and dazzling town that beckons to them. What untold prospects lie within? Fame? Fortune? Maybe a bidet or two? Edensin awaits. POSTAL 4: No Regerts is a satirical and outrageous comedic open world first person shooter and the long-awaited true sequel to what’s been fondly dubbed as "The Worst Game Ever™", POSTAL 2! (No third game is known to exist.)
Metascore:
31
User Score:
4.8
MTV's Celebrity Deathmatch 2591.

MTV's Celebrity Deathmatch

Platform: PC
October 14, 2003
Finally take control of MTV's Celebrity Deathmatch and play as any one of over 20 celebrities to rumble in some of the greatest battles in the ring. Announcers Nick Diamond and Johnny Gomez provide color commentary as you rock in this first rate bloodbath coming to consoles this Spring. Episode Mode: Choose one of three different character match-ups. Nick and Johnny provide pre, post, and play-by-play commentary. Over 20 celebrities to choose from including, some never before seen in the TV show. Other characters are also available from show specials. Original show hosts Nick Diamond and Johnny Gomez provide color commentary while ref Mills Lane calls the shots. [Gotham Games]
Metascore:
30
User Score:
5.6
Shaq Fu: A Legend Reborn 2592.

Shaq Fu: A Legend Reborn

Platform: PC
June 5, 2018
Shaq Fu: A Legend Reborn is what the original game should have been an instant classic. We're talking Streets of Rage meets Street Fighter meets Devil May Cry. It's a modern day take on the classic beat 'em up. Play as Shaquille O'Neal learn hundreds of moves and battle techniques, take on thousands of enemies with dozens of cool melee weapons, battle bosses in dynamic arenas, master cool finishing moves and play with your buddies in COOP mode or against each other in player vs player combat. In Shaq Fu, dozens of unique and varied enemies await which require careful use of tactics. The game also features destructive environments, awesome power ups and a series of well-designed, beautiful levels with interesting progression. This is all tied together by what very well might be the story of the century, a performance worthy of an Oscar, by the Big Diesel, in his battle against a villain for the ages the mysterious Black Star Ninja.
Metascore:
30
User Score:
6.7
Tunnel Rats: 1968 2593.

Tunnel Rats: 1968

Platform: PC
May 15, 2009
Tunnel Rats is a dark and intense single-player shooter for PC that depicts the horrific realities of the Vietnam War as seen through the eyes of a young US soldier. As member of a "Tunnel Rats" squad, the player is trained to clearing out the huge tunnel systems underneath the jungle of Vietnam. After all of his mates got killed in an ambush, the young GI finds himself all alone, fighting against the Vietcong, their deadly traps and his growing inner madness. [Steam]
Metascore:
30
User Score:
3.3
XIII (Remake) 2594.

XIII (Remake)

Platform: PC
November 10, 2020
XIII is a remake of the cult first-person action game that was initially released in 2003. You play as "XIII", a man without an identity, in a solo campaign with numerous twists and turns. Inspired by the eponymous graphic novel, the game features a completely reinvented and unique cel-shading design. In XIII, players can also take part in fierce multi-player fights. The country remains in a state of shock following the assassination of President Sheridan. You wake up, wounded and with amnesia, on a deserted beach on the east coast. The only clues as to your identity are a tattoo of the number XIII near your collarbone and a locker key. Even though your memory is failing, you discover that you have the reflexes of a highly trained professional fighter. You set off in search of your past, discovering that you played a role in the murder of the President of the United States of America, and revealing the most astounding conspiracy ever hatched in the country's history.
Metascore:
29
User Score:
3.3
Sniper Rust VR 2595.

Sniper Rust VR

Platform: PC
June 19, 2018
A Virtual Reality campaign pitting you, the Agency’s best sharpshooter, against a global insurgency.
Metascore:
29
User Score:
tbd
ReVOLUTION 2596.

ReVOLUTION

Platform: PC
October 11, 2002
Get ready to throw yourself into an evolving story about a fictional future world, where the Corporation is about to take control over human kind using the ultimate technologies to create a perfect human race: the New Breed Real life facts like Cloning Technology or Genetic Engineering are used as a foundation to create a new form of life. A question is rising: are the people using the technology or are they becoming used by technology itself?
Metascore:
29
User Score:
3.2
Rogue Warrior 2597.

Rogue Warrior

Platform: PC
December 1, 2009
Rogue Warrior is a character-driven, first-person-shooter, featuring Richard "Demo Dick" Marcinko's explosive personality in an action-packed single player campaign, and intense multiplayer combat. Playing as Richard "Demo Dick" Marcinko, you go behind the iron curtain to disrupt a suspected North Korean ballistic missile program. Soon into the mission, you uncover a conspiracy that could turn the tides of the Cold War in the communists' favor. You must then take the mission into your own hands as you enter into the bowels of the USSR to destroy a technology that could change the balance of geopolitical power, leaving a trail of destruction in your wake! [Bethesda Softworks]
Metascore:
29
User Score:
3.4
The Mark 2598.

The Mark

Platform: PC
February 26, 2007
Terrorists stole a nuclear-tipped missile and plan to blast away one of Europe's’ largest city: LONDON!The missiles short range is a problem, but money is not, and the terrorists find an accomplice, Ilya Rakov, son of a Russian billionaire and arms dealer. Aleksandr Rakov. Ilya agrees to supply the terrorists with a ship that will bring the missile within range of London. He also agrees to hunt down the only two people who are capable of foiling the plot: Steve and Sandy Fletcher. Steve and his sister Sandy are officers in the US Marine Corps. Aleksandr Rakov is horrified by his son‘s plan. Unable to take direct action, he hires the elite mercenary Austin Hawke to protect and assist Fletch. [JoWood Productions]
Metascore:
27
User Score:
3.1
R.I.P.D. The Game 2599.

R.I.P.D. The Game

Platform: PC
July 16, 2013
Based on the 3D supernatural action-adventure film, R.I.P.D., you and your partner strap on the holsters of two lawmen assigned to the otherworld to protect and serve the living from an increasingly destructive array of souls who refuse to move peacefully to the other side. Top-notch teamwork and an arsenal of badass weapons are the keys to defeating your enemies and bringing order back to the world.
Metascore:
26
User Score:
1.5
007 Legends 2600.

007 Legends

Platform: PC
November 1, 2012
007 Legends features an original, overarching storyline that explores Bond's journey from a newly-minted secret agent to the most beloved, or hated, spy legend there has ever been. Players experience the conscience and gritty evolution of James Bond by tying together 5 classic Bond movie-inspired missions: Moonraker, On Her Majesty's Secret Service, Die Another Day, Licence to Kill, and Goldfinger. A 6th mission based on this year’s SKYFALL is available post-launch as DLC. Each of the 007 Legends movie-inspired missions include multiple levels based on a re-imaginings of some of the most iconic Bond films, showcasing state-of-the-art spy gadgets, an arsenal of weapons and tricked-out vehicles, exotic locales, and intense moments that require Bond’s dexterity to defeat notorious villains and their wiley henchmen.
Metascore:
26
User Score:
2.8
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