Video Games Encyclopedia

RPG 15 October 2019

An unusual, isometric RPG game that is the first title developed by Estonian studio Fortress Occident. The game is focused mostly on narrative. It takes place in a fictional world that combines modern setting with fantasy traits and with retro-futuristic technologies. The player assumes the role of a policeman who is tired of life. He begins working on a case that can either give him a chance of redemption or take him to the very bottom. During the game player is exploring, completing tasks, speaking to various people and fighting. However, all of this is done in a way that is unusual for the genre. The dialogue system is similar to a logic game during which you must fight by using words and manipulate the person you speak with in various ways. The battles are based on dialogues as well – you must select various text descriptions of actions, trying to create a battle scene worthy of being placed in a good novel.

Action Friday, 25 October 2019

An adventure action title with hack’n’slash elements. The game’s protagonist is an undead knight who is trying to defend his kingdom against an evil sorcerer. This is a major remake of original MediEvil published on PlayStation in 1998.

RPG Friday, 25 October 2019

Action RPG game created by Obsidian Entertainment studio. The Outer Worlds takes us to the retrofuturistic universe, to be more precise, to the destructible Halcyon colony, which is the furthest point on earth. The fate of this place, as well as that of the hero himself, depends on the choices made by the player.

Action Friday, 25 October 2019

Reboot of the sub-series Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, developed by Infinity Ward studio. Players take on the role of elite soldiers and take part in military operations around the globe. Apart from the feature campaign, the title has a competitive multiplayer mode and a cooperation module.

Strategy today, 22 October 2019

Developed by Arcen Games, AI War II is a science-fiction RTS game and a fully-fledged continuation of the studio’s 2009 debut project. AI War II picks up the story 355 years after the events from the previous installment. In the game, a player yet again takes command of the human army that during the past centuries has been preparing for war against the Artificial Intelligence faction. An enemy, who is much more powerful than expected, decides first to deal with other factions, which gives human operatives time to look for weaknesses in the AI’s tactics and defenses. In terms of its gameplay, AI War II builds on the foundation provided by the first installment of the series, and at the same time, it introduces a large number of novelties and improvements. Since the enemy forces are nearly inexhaustible, player’s task is not to annihilate the enemy but to systematically advance to consecutive strategic objectives. Unlike its predecessor, AI War II delivers a fully 3D experience and allows the players to lead to battle not only humans but also the powerful Spire faction, as well as the, missing until recently, Zenith civilization.

Action 08 November 2019

An action adventure game to be available on PlayStation 4 and later on also PC. The title was designed by the industry legend and co-creator of the Metal Gear series, Hideo Kojima. The story of Death Stranding focuses on the evolution of human race and on the “connection” motive which redefines the role of failure and death in videogames. American actor Norman Reedus who is well known for his role in The Walking Dead TV series plays the role of the main protagonist of the title. Reedus previously worked with Kojima on the canceled survival horror Silent Hills. The gameplay mechanics of Death Stranding combine features of action games, adventure games and RPGs. However, the developers have ambition to move beyond the traditional understanding of these genres and create a completely new quality which will combine the traits of traditional video game with symbolism and new ways for experiencing the story and fates of the characters.

Strategy tomorrow, 23 October 2019

The work of the Polish studio Kraken Unleashed Games, combining elements of simulation, RPG and economic strategy. The main character of Crossroads Inn is Martyn - the owner of the title inn, whose task is to transform it into a shrine known in the whole land of Delcrys.

Adventure 17 October 2019

A Polish survival horror game that tells the story of Adam, a CIA analytic. After arriving at a new home he finds the diary of a man named Nicolas. The nightmares described in the diary are invading reality, forcing the protagonist to fight for his life.

Racing 08 November 2019

The twenty-first major installment in the popular Need for Speed racing series. The production was released by Electronic Arts and developed by Ghost Games, which has been responsible for the development of the series since 2011.

RPG today, 22 October 2019

Seven large expansion for Star Wars: The Old Republic. The add-on offers a new feature campaign, introduces new locations, items and playable races, and changes the maximum level of experience for your character.

RPG today, 22 October 2019

The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III is another installment of the jRPG series developed by Nihon Falcom Corp. The game begins a year and a half after the events of the second game of the series. Erobonia Empire is now the biggest country on the continent. Government’s policies lead to the weakening of the areas once ruled by by the nobles, which leads to new problems. The students of Class VII have finished their education and began to lead their own lives. Rean Schwarzer, our protagonist, decided to become an instructor of the university’s special division that trains a small number of talented adepts. The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III uses the same (although slightly improved) gameplay mechanics as the other games of the series. Combat is now more fast-paced thanks to the assignment of particular actions to gamepad’s buttons. In addition to that, a special new command Brave Order was also implemented in the game.

Action 15 November 2019

An action game set in the Star Wars universe. In Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order the action is set between episodes III and IV of the movie saga. Players assume the role of a Jedi Knight who is being ruthlessly hunted by the forces of the Empire.

Adventure 31 October 2019

An action adventure game, developed by Protocol Games studio, belonging to the survival horror genre. The main protagonist of Song of Horror is a man named Daniel Noyer, and during the game we try to unravel the mystery of the evil force that torments him. However, we control Noyer himself only occasionally, playing instead as sixteen different characters, each of them possessing unique skills and biographies, that are somehow connected with the main hero. The plot of the game is divided into sixteen chapters in which we deal mainly with exploration and puzzles. The game doesn't feature a traditional combat system, but during its course we face many arcade challenges, including escapes or hiding from threats. The production does not offer a manual save option, forcing the players to deal with the consequences of their actions. Fortunately, death of one of the characters does not mean the end of the game; we simply take control of another person.

Adventure today, 22 October 2019

Moons of Madness is a psychological horror film by RockPocket Games. The production refers to the work of H.P. Lovecraft, and the player plays the role of a member of the expedition to Mars.

Sports today, 22 October 2019

WWE 2K20 is the next installment in a series of sports games focusing on wrestling. During the game, players take control of wrestlers from the WWE and NXT federations and take part in competitions in the ring. The title is the responsibility of 2K Games.

Simulation today, 22 October 2019

Expansion to Farming Simulator 19, developed by GIANTS Software. With Farming Simulator 19: Platinum Expansion, players have 35 Class vehicles and equipment at their disposal to help them get to grips with new types of work such as forage harvesting and baling.

Adventure 08 October 2019

Concrete Genie is a action-adventure game by PixelOpus, a studio owned by Sony. You play as Ash, a boy living in a seaside town, who discovers that he has the power to bring the pictures he paints on walls to life.

Racing 11 October 2019

Another part of the famous racing series, which offers the opportunity to race a wide range of different types of cars - from tourist cars to muscle cars. Production introduces a few new solutions to the cycle.

Action 04 October 2019

Third-person shooter set in the open world, focused on fun in the co-op mode. This is a continuation of Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Wildlands, released by Ubisoft in 2017.

Action 18 October 2019

The third installment of the TPP series of shooters, developed by PopCap Games studio and released by Electronic Arts. In Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare 3 players take part in bloodthirsty zombie battles and armed to the teeth plants, turned on various maps. The title was prepared primarily for multiplayer play.

Strategy today, 22 October 2019

A sandbox naval strategy game set in golden age of sailing ships. Players assume the role of a captain who leads his crew for far away expeditions. An open world lets them decide which missions to take and how to develop their career. There is a main storyline to discover, in which the players try to foil the plans of a mysterious cult that wants to bring the apocalypse. Abandon Ship offers a system of tactical, real time battles that require usage of various maneuvers and skillful crew management. Players’ character and their crew gain experience, and the ship can also be upgraded. However, it is impossible to recover a sunken ship, meaning that a captain of such a vessel must build his position from scratch, of course if he survives – otherwise the players must start from the beginning. Abandon Ship uses an interesting visual style, resembling oil paintings of the 19th century.

RPG today, 22 October 2019

Destiny Connect: Tick-Tock Travelers is a time traveling RPG game. The player's task is to discover the reason why time is stopping in the town of Clocknee. Nippon Ichi Software studio is responsible for the production.

Adventure 10 October 2019

A science-fiction action-adventure game featuring survival elements. It is the first major project of KeokeN – an independent Dutch developer. The player is taken to the year 2069, when humanity has to face total depletion of natural resources. Established by governments of world powers, the Worldwide Space Agency decides to resume the exploration of the Moon's surface and the player is cast in the role of an astronaut sent there among others. The protagonist discovers the existence of a huge conspiracy, which sheds new light on the Earth's situation. For the most part, the player explores the virtual environment and solves puzzles. However, the player is not entirely on their own here, for a robot accompanies the protagonist, which is helpful in said puzzle solving. The protagonist has a universal tool at their disposal and the player modifies its purpose gradually alongside progression. Additionally, survival elements were interwoven into the gameplay. For instance, the player encounters locations which lack oxygen and so one is required to make the best possible use of what air they have left.

Action 17 October 2019

Slasher is based on the license of a film of the same title in which we play Monkey King, a legendary warrior facing hordes of monsters attacking a small village. Playing is about traversing different locations and fighting enemies - among them the leading bosses of gigantic size. The whole was enriched with high quality graphics.

Strategy 08 October 2019

John Wick Hex is a turn-based strategy based on a film license, which plays battles from a silver screen in a tactical form. Players have access to a rich arsenal of attacks and manoeuvres, allowing them to freely choreograph each clash.

RPG 18 October 2019

Package containing two games from the jRPG Digimon Story series from Media.Vision studio. The productions offer complex storylines and a turn-based combat system, in which the title creatures called digimons play a key role. The publisher of the package is Bandai Namco Entertainment.