action adventure

Definition

A film, novel, television series or video game characterized by action, intrigue, and sometimes violence.

Example Sentences

• "Organized crime, law enforcement, warfare, nature, disasters, mythology, religion, and history are all common themes in the action adventure genre."
• "The ‘arcade adventure’ concept is catching on fast, with a number of software houses bringing out arcade action adventure games, including the Wally series from Mikro-Gen and the soon-to-be-launched Chuckie Egg II."
• "Unlike most action adventures, this one lets you choose from three character classes: Knight, Valkyrie (a female character) or Barbarian."