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Game previews published in 2016.
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Yandere 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 sim
The 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 Thrones
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 Paradox
Life is Feudal: Forest Village hands-on – serious survival Settlers
game preview22 September 2016
Fans of survival economic strategies are a lucky bunch. Banished, a pretty solid title, came out two years ago, and its clone – Life is Feudal: Forrest Village – has recently hit Early Access. It’s similar, but is it any good?
Life is Feudal: Forest Village hands-on – serious survival Settlers
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided Hands-on – Adam Jensen is getting more upgrades
game preview18 July 2016
After spending six hours with Deus Ex: Mankind Divided, I was able to develop a preliminary opinion about the new part of the classic series. The sequel is immersive, visually amazing, and manages to mend the shortcomings of Human Revolution.
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided Hands-on – Adam Jensen is getting more upgrades
Sniper: Ghost Warrior 3 hands-on – is the sniper Far Cry a good direction?
game preview02 August 2016
After a year of silence, the devs from CI Games have reminded us that the third part of Sniper: Ghost Warrior is on its way. The corridor shooter that the game used to be is finally becoming a sandbox with total freedom in the way we approach missions.
Sniper: Ghost Warrior 3 hands-on – is the sniper Far Cry a good direction?
Sid Meier’s Civilization VI announced – first look at the emperor of strategy games
game preview11 May 2016
The long-awaited new Civilization, the sixth installment in the series, will be released this fall. In order to learn more about the most important innovations in the gameplay, we’ve interviewed the developers from Firaxis.
Sid Meier’s Civilization VI announced – first look at the emperor of strategy games
Gwent Hands-on – we've played it and we love it!
game preview16 June 2016
Somebody could say that the card game from The Witcher 3 is not suited for multiplayer, but that somebody would be a liar. The standalone Gwent is not only pretty, but also complex and fun. It can really stir the genre.
Gwent Hands-on – we've played it and we love it!
The Alphabet of Civilization VI, or 10 most interesting changes introduced by sixth installment
game preview07 October 2016
Having spent 25 hours with the alpha version of Civilization VI, we’ve decided to prepare a short summary of the most important changes in the latest part of the cult cycle.
The Alphabet of Civilization VI, or 10 most interesting changes introduced by sixth installment
Expeditions: Viking hands-on – blood and betrayal in Viking RPG
game preview07 November 2016
A piece of solid RPG is coming from Denmark. Expeditions: Viking will not be a bestseller, but RPG aficionados should watch it closely, as things are looking rather interesting.
Expeditions: Viking hands-on – blood and betrayal in Viking RPG
Tom Clancy’s The Division hands-on – the apocalypse in New York is near
game preview15 January 2016
It’s only a few weeks now until the release of Tom Clancy’s The Division. The game is almost in its final shape, and we attended a special event where we could see how much the game resembles what the creators promised us in the first place.
Tom Clancy’s The Division hands-on – the apocalypse in New York is near
Elex hands-on – science-fantasy for fans of Gothic
game preview21 October 2016
After some time spent watching and then playing Elex, an RPG by the German studio Piranha Bytes, it’s hard to believe it will be on par with Gothic. Will a well-developed world make up for technical shortcomings?
Elex hands-on – science-fantasy for fans of Gothic
Agatha Christie: The ABC Murders hands-on – Hercule Poirot takes on Sherlock Holmes
game preview11 January 2016
The game advertised with Agatha Christie’s name combines some mechanics from the Sherlock Holmes adventure game series with a more classic point-and-click approach, but if you want a good workout for your brain cells, you may find the production lacking.
Agatha Christie: The ABC Murders hands-on – Hercule Poirot takes on Sherlock Holmes
Caravan Hands-on – Once upon a time in the Middle East
game preview04 March 2016
Caravan wants us to take up a life of a merchant in the Arabian Peninsula, and this doesn't sound bad. However, after my time spent with the game itself, I can’t help but wonder if the developers unwillingly compromised their game with half-baked ideas.
Caravan Hands-on – Once upon a time in the Middle East
Factorio Hands-on – next-gen tycoon with a 90s look
game preview08 April 2016
The Czech Factorio is one of the productions that prove you shouldn’t judge a game by its graphics. Behind the dirt-gray and brownish-green sprites straight from the 90s hides one of the most intricate tycoons of the recent years.
Factorio Hands-on – next-gen tycoon with a 90s look
Phantaruk Hands-on – Polish idea for Alien: Isolation
game preview20 July 2016
In space no one can hear you scream. Phantaruk is an upcoming Polish survival horror set in space. We’ve had a chance to try it out and see whether it’s Amnesia in space, or Dead Space without combat.
Phantaruk Hands-on – Polish idea for Alien: Isolation
We're in space, CUPtain! – the new Prey may be one of the most intriguing FPSs in recent years
game preview22 August 2016
At gamescom Prey proved that it’s worth the wait. Good visuals, great atmosphere, brilliant enemies and weapons, as well as the ability to become a coffee mug. I feel like there's a breath of fresh air coming to modern FPSs.
We're in space, CUPtain! – the new Prey may be one of the most intriguing FPSs in recent years
Heliborne Hands-on – World of Helicopters
game preview05 July 2016
We’ve had tanks, warplanes, and warships, so it’s high time for helicopters. Heliborne is a multiplayer game by JetCatGames allowing you to fight 8v8 battles in helis, with an emphasis on cooperation and capturing territory.
Heliborne Hands-on – World of Helicopters
Bohemian Killing Preview – Will the courtroom adventure game taking place in 19th-century Paris set new standards in the genre?
game preview17 March 2016
Polish studio The Moonwalls, a one-man project, aims to create something unprecedented in the history of video games: a courtroom drama featuring a completely non-linear structure. The initial announcements are way too promising to pass up on this one.
Bohemian Killing Preview – Will the courtroom adventure game taking place in 19th-century Paris set new standards in the genre?
Driftland: 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 Majesty
Dying 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 games
Transport 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 Tycoon
Mafia 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 here
Niffelheim 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 done
We 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 BioShock
Civilization 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 screens
Osiris: 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 Martian
Ruiner 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 Shell
Tyranny 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 Eternity
The 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 roguelike