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Game previews published in 2016.
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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
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
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
Expeditions: 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 strategy
Torment: 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 State
Elex 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 Risen
Shadow 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 sequel
Deliver 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 world
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
The 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 apocalypse
SpellForce 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 vibe
Master 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 past
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