Action games are about physical challenges, which include reaction-time and hand–eye coordination. An action game on may touch many subgenres like platform games, fighting games, shooter games and more.
Action Games
Traveling the Skies With A Flick of the Wrist in Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword
It was on this day in 2011 that The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword took players to the skies to explore the origin of Link and the Master Sword.
The Seventh Generation of Action & Adventure in Uncharted: Drake's Fortune
It was today in 2007 that we chased after the first of many extraordinary adventures to come in Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune.
The Transformation of a Legend in Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater
It was on this day that we stepped into the boots of Naked Snake in Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, bringing together so many bits and pieces of a 20-year legacy and revealing it all in one amazing prequel.
Those Who Slay Together In Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood
Today in 2010, we joined Ezio and Desmond Miles once again as the former fought to restore the Assassin’s Guild to its former glory in Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood.
Watch Dogs 2 Review
Some specters from the previous game still exist, particularly in combat and a bit in driving, but Watch Dogs 2 improves on the original game in every way that counts.
The Great Switcheroo of Metal Gear Solid 2
It was on this day in 2001 that we jumped in expecting another adventure with our favorite spy-soldier Solid Snake, and instead were shocked to find a game that cast him supporting alongside newcomer Raiden.
Fighting With the Power of Truth in Beyond Good & Evil
It was on this day in 2003 that players went undercover in Beyond Good & Evil as Jade to unravel an oppressive alien plot and save the world of Hillys.
The Insane Arsenal Action of the Original Ratchet & Clank
It was on this day in 2002 that Insomniac released the original Rachet & Clank, kicking off one of the most iconic Sony franchises of all time.
Hitman - Hokkaido Review
As a finale to the first year of Hitman content, and as an episode of Hitman on its own, this episode is easily the strongest chapter yet.
Shifting Westward With Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
Controversy has never stopped Rockstar from climbing right back into bed with the taboo, which is incidentally what many people will most remember about Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, released in 2004 today.