2016Top previews
Game previews published in 2016.
Realpolitiks Hands-on – a little grand strategy game inspired by games from Paradox
game preview29 June 2016
Realpolitiks is a rather plain strategy game, borrowing some concepts from the Swedes at Paradox. What sets it apart is the modern setting and simplified, more user-friendly mechanics.
Realpolitiks Hands-on – a little grand strategy game inspired by games from ParadoxHello Neighbor hands-on – breaking, entering, and fighting crafty AI
game preview13 October 2016
Let’s take a peek at Hello Neighbor, an original indie stealth game by Dynamic Pixels. Does this unassuming game have a chance to take the players by surprise and totally outmaneuver their human intelligence?
Hello Neighbor hands-on – breaking, entering, and fighting crafty AIYandere Simulator hands-on – Hitman in a skirt or a rather disturbing high-school murder sim
game preview25 October 2016
Yandere Simulator may be one of the weirdest and most disturbing among the games which are currently developed. While it originated in the USA, it’s got a distinct, and intentional, vibe of a morbid Japanese curiosity.
Yandere Simulator hands-on – Hitman in a skirt or a rather disturbing high-school murder simDriftland: The Magic Revival Hands-on – a fantastic blend of Heroes and Majesty
game preview27 June 2016
Polish gamedev veterans united under the banner of Star Drifters are devising a most interesting strategy game, which is visibly inspired by Heroes of Might and Magic and... Majesty.
Driftland: The Magic Revival Hands-on – a fantastic blend of Heroes and MajestyDeliver Us the Moon hands-on - An astronaut saves the world
game preview17 February 2016
There’s a good chance that many of you missed out on becoming an astronaut. Until now that is, because Deliver Us The Moon puts us in the shoes of an unusual astronaut, someone even beyond the most daring space explorers. It's time to save the human race.
Deliver Us the Moon hands-on - An astronaut saves the worldDying Light: The Following hands-on – an expansion pack that outshines many full games
game preview19 January 2016
We've been in Techland's head office and spent over an hour with Dying Light: The Following there. Adding vehicles and open world structure breathes a lot of fresh air into the game and actually turns the gameplay upside down.
Dying Light: The Following hands-on – an expansion pack that outshines many full gamesTransport Fever hands-on – getting closer and closer to Transport Tycoon
game preview24 August 2016
Chasing after its famous predecessor, Transport Fever finally appears to be closing the distance – while still not perfect, it certainly looks better than its prequel in most, if not all aspects.
Transport Fever hands-on – getting closer and closer to Transport TycoonMafia III extensive hands-on – it may be a sandbox, but the Mafia vibe is still here
game preview09 September 2016
Mafia III is a great unknown for the fans of the series: new background story, more focus on sandbox, and different developer. After having spent several hours with the game, we can dispel some of your doubts.
Mafia III extensive hands-on – it may be a sandbox, but the Mafia vibe is still hereNiffelheim hands-on – a Viking’s job is never done
game preview20 May 2016
We tested Niffelheim from Ellada Games, the self-proclaimed 2D open world fantasy RPG. Does the lonely journey of a Viking warrior through a frozen realm have any chance to be remembered?
Niffelheim hands-on – a Viking’s job is never doneWe Happy Few hands-on - it’s not the next BioShock
game preview01 August 2016
We Happy Few was one of the biggest surprises of this year’s E3 with its Bioshock-y esthetics and a dystopian vision of Great Britain of the 60s. This game, however, holds much more secrets.
We Happy Few hands-on - it’s not the next BioShockCivilization VI hands-on – don’t judge a game by its promo screens
game preview01 June 2016
Is it crazy to travel halfway across the world just to play a game that will be released this October for a mere hour? Perhaps. The question is: was it worth it?
Civilization VI hands-on – don’t judge a game by its promo screensOsiris: New Dawn hands-on – unexpected survival phenomenon not unlike The Martian
game preview12 October 2016
A failed colonization attempt sets off a survival adventure on an uncharted planet. No worries though – we have our wits, tools and… a potato?
Osiris: New Dawn hands-on – unexpected survival phenomenon not unlike The MartianRuiner Hands-on – the love child of Hotline Miami and Ghost in the Shell
game preview09 June 2016
During our visit in Warsaw we had the opportunity to try out Ruiner, the debut project from Reikon Games. Their work features outstanding aesthetics as well as highly addictive, fast-paced and demanding gameplay. Hotline Miami fans, this one's for you.
Ruiner Hands-on – the love child of Hotline Miami and Ghost in the ShellTyranny Hands-on – new RPG from the creators of Pillars of Eternity
game preview24 June 2016
A new classic RPG is in development at Obsidian, and at first glance it looks like a cork that’s going to be plugged into the hole between the first and the second part of Pillars of Eternity. The devil, however, is in the detail.
Tyranny Hands-on – new RPG from the creators of Pillars of EternityExpeditions: Viking hands-on – hardcore mix of RPG and turn-based strategy
game preview05 October 2016
Expeditions: Viking is a complex mix of RPG and turn-based strategy, where the fans of the previous installment in the franchise – Conquistador – will feel at home.
Expeditions: Viking hands-on – hardcore mix of RPG and turn-based strategyTorment: Tides of Numenera impressions – will it be the best RPG game of all times?
game preview27 January 2016
After spending a dozen or so hours with the beta of Torment: Tides of Numenera, all I can say is that inXile Entertainment caused me a true torment. It is the torment of waiting for the release of the sequel to the cult Planescape: Torment.
Torment: Tides of Numenera impressions – will it be the best RPG game of all times?IS Defense preview - the creators of Hatred go for war with the Islamic State
game preview09 February 2016
The creators of Hatred are currently working on a new big project, but in the meantime they play to give us a much smaller game. IS Defense is a simple shooter in which you fight with the Islamic State, and we had a chance to play it.
IS Defense preview - the creators of Hatred go for war with the Islamic StateElex Hands-on – the most ambitious game from creators of Gothic and Risen
game preview13 June 2016
Elex, the new game from Piranha Bytes, combines elements of Gothic with a completely new universe. We’ve had the opportunity to see and try out the game for ourselves.
Elex Hands-on – the most ambitious game from creators of Gothic and RisenShadow Warrior 2 hands-on – it's not just the remake's sequel
game preview13 May 2016
Guts flying, blood spilled all over the place, and rather unsophisticated humor. Shadow Warrior 2 certainly isn’t a game to play with your little brother. But it is fun and, while being a remake, it manages to introduce something fresh.
Shadow Warrior 2 hands-on – it's not just the remake's sequelThe Guild 3 first look – The Godfather meets Game of Thrones
game preview11 September 2016
The third iteration of the medieval trade simulator is coming. Once again, we will get rich, expand our empire and take care of our family, but this time also compete with secret societies. It's time for a game of merchant thrones.
The Guild 3 first look – The Godfather meets Game of ThronesThe Bunker hands-on – a cinematic apocalypse
game preview30 August 2016
Post-apocalyptic settings are widely used in video games, but we’ve never seen one presented in such a form. The Bunker is not a game for everyone, and not everyone will consider it a game.
The Bunker hands-on – a cinematic apocalypseSpellForce 3 hands-on – Company of Heroes with a fantasy vibe
game preview26 September 2016
After ten years of absence, the acclaimed mix of RPG and RTS makes a comeback, bringing many changes to the proven formula. Is the magic of Spellforce 3 going to be as powerful as it was a decade ago?
SpellForce 3 hands-on – Company of Heroes with a fantasy vibeMaster of Orion: Conquer the Stars Hands-on – an interstellar journey into the past
game preview23 March 2016
Master of Orion: Conquer the Stars takes us on a nostalgic journey through the '90s in an almost perfect homage to the spirit of the MicroProse's original installments.
Master of Orion: Conquer the Stars Hands-on – an interstellar journey into the pastThe Long Journey Home first impressions – a mix of space survival, strategy, and roguelike
game preview03 March 2016
During the Daedalic Days in Hamburg, we had a chance to see The Long Journey Home – the debut of Daedalic West studio. Although we are nowhere near being short on survivals, this one is particularly interesting due to its great emphasis on diplomacy.
The Long Journey Home first impressions – a mix of space survival, strategy, and roguelikeImpressions of Squad – Project Reality’s successor holds its own under fire
game preview04 January 2016
Squad – a tactical FPS and spiritual sequel to the famous Project Reality mod was recently made available on Steam Early Access. Despite being an early alpha, the game proves itself to be quite playable and glitch-free.
Impressions of Squad – Project Reality’s successor holds its own under fireMafia III Hands-on – how to free a city in a GTA clone
game preview16 June 2016
It was one of the last opportunities to see Mafia III before it’s released in about four months. In Los Angeles we’ve had a chance to see how to rid a city of thugs and what are the consequences of deliberately not appreciating our partners in crime.
Mafia III Hands-on – how to free a city in a GTA cloneSEVEN: The Days Long Gone Hands-on - intriguing mix of Assassin’s Creed, Thief and isometric RPG
game preview23 April 2016
The last several years have seen an abundance of classic isometric RPGs. IMGN.PRO went a step further and based their work on a unique setting and movement mechanics that resemble Mirror’s Edge rather than Baldur’s Gate.
SEVEN: The Days Long Gone Hands-on - intriguing mix of Assassin’s Creed, Thief and isometric RPGMirror's Edge: Catalyst Hands-on – Faith free running through an open world
game preview14 April 2016
We went to Sweden to take a look at the newest game in the Mirror’s Edge series, which is steadily approaching its release date. What has changed in this first-person parkour simulator in the last eight years?
Mirror's Edge: Catalyst Hands-on – Faith free running through an open worldLEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens hands-on – top score for jokes alone
game preview30 March 2016
The hype surrounding the new Star Wars is strong. This June, LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens will bring loads of fun for all ages!
LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens hands-on – top score for jokes aloneMass Effect: Andromeda – everything we know and tons of new info following N7 Day
game preview09 November 2016
This year’s N7 Day has brought loads of new facts about Mass Effect: Andromeda. Bite into our recap written by a fan who knows the franchise like the back of his own hand.
Mass Effect: Andromeda – everything we know and tons of new info following N7 Day