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Arcade games. Titles from this category require particularly good manual skills. Main purpose of the gameplay is to reach a specific point or defeat enemies while controlling a character or a vehicle. Arcade games usually don’t have any story or have it in a very simple form. This category contains e.g. popular platformers.

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Lichtspeer
Lichtspeer

Arcade 27 September 2016

A simplistic arcade game requiring the player to throw spears at incoming enemies. This is the debut of Lichthund - an independent Polish developer. The game is set in the far future and the world itself was inspired by Germanic mythology, which is combined here with elements of science fiction and abstract humor. The player assumes the role of a bright-haired warrior who traverses this fantasy world and fights mythological creatures.

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Oddmar
Oddmar

Arcade 19 April 2018

A colorful, two-dimensional platformer game for mobile devices, created by Mobge Games - a Turkish developer. With its relaxed atmosphere, the game describes daily life and habits of Vikings. As a platformer game, Viking Mushroom offers twenty-five different levels filled with opportunities to jump and climb. The player encounters large numbers of traps, enemies and collectibles as well.

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Gal Gunvolt
Gal Gunvolt

Arcade 06 August 2015

A port of a 3DS arcade game Azure Strike Gunvolt by Inti Creates studio. We are given a two-dimensional, side-scrolling action game, in which we go through stages and deal with incoming enemies until we reach a boss. Compared to its predecessor, Gal Gunvolt offers 4 more levels: Factory, Bio Lab, Highway and Gym, which in previous game were available in the form of paid add-ons. We can choose one of three different characters in form of Mighty Gunvolt, Ekoro with Gal Gun and Mighty No. 9.

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Hob
Hob

Arcade 26 September 2017

An arcade adventure game developed by Runic Games, an American studio behind the Torchlight series. In Hob, we assume the role of a hero who wakes up in a beautiful but dangerous world on the verge of annihilation. The protagonist does not remember how he came to be in that place, and he will learn the answers for his questions only as the story progresses. What’s interesting, the production does not feature any text or dialogues, which gives a lot of room for interpretation.

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Lost in Harmony: Kaito's Adventure
Lost in Harmony: Kaito's Adventure

Arcade 21 January 2016

An unusual, rare combination of an autorunner with a narrative rhythmical game, developed by Digixart Entertainment studio led by Yoan Fanise, former Ubisoft employee and the creator of Valiant Hearts. The story of Lost in Harmony: Kaito’s Adventure is set in an unknown futuristic world, across which the protagonist – young boy named Kaito – rides on his skateboard, carrying his friend, Aya, on his back.

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Battlezone (1998)
Battlezone (1998)

Arcade 20 March 1998

An innovative combination of the strategic RTS game and a typical FPP shooter, in which we have at our disposal the powerful forces of a unit made of bio-metal, a wonderful material for which the battle is taking place.

PC

Taiko no Tatsujin: Tokumori!
Taiko no Tatsujin: Tokumori!

Arcade 20 November 2014

The second installment of the popular in Japan series Taiko no Tatsujin, which came to the Wii U console. As in the previous parts, we are dealing here with a classical music game, in which to the rhythm of music we hit the virtual taiko drums. Production has an extensive library of over 100 licensed works from anime, games, series and popular films in the Land of the Cherry Blossom.

WiiU

Vector 2
Vector 2

Arcade 18 May 2016

Continuation of the original auto-run platformer that was the first major success of Russian independent studio Nekki. Plot of Vector 2 continues the storyline of the original and takes us back to the dreary world of the future, in which the eye of Big Brother keeps track of all actions of the people.

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Pac-Man 256
Pac-Man 256

Arcade 19 August 2015

This arcade, endless-runner game brings a continuation to the long-standing, iconic Pac-Man series. Pac-Man 256 is a free-to-play title with microtransactions. The game was created by Hipster Whale - an external developer standing behind production of the popular game Crossy Road, based on similar mechanics.

PCXONEPS4ANDiOSWP

Looney Tunes Galactic Sports
Looney Tunes Galactic Sports

Arcade 22 May 2015

An arcade game by Virtual Toys, based on the popular Looney Tunes cartoon series by Warner Bros. As the title suggests, the game focuses on a sport contest organized by Marvin the Martian. The legendary characters, such as Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and Taz the Tasmanian Devil participate in wacky competitions like galactic archery, space racing, and star boxing. Winning helps you unlock helpful gadgets and new participants with unique abilities.

PSV

Pandemonium 2
Pandemonium 2

Arcade 22 September 1997

Pandemonium 2 is a continuation of the popular platformer from 1996. The plot of the game is based on the mystery of the "comet of unlimited possibilities", flying over the land of Lyr once in 300 years. Known in the first installment, Nikii and Fergus have to face a bad queen who wants to use the comet for their evil purposes.

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Extreme Exorcism
Extreme Exorcism

Arcade 23 September 2015

A two-dimensional platformer game which casts the player in the role of Mae Barrons - an exorcist who specializes in ghosts. In contrast to other exorcists, Mae uses rocket launchers, machetes, spells and various gadgets to fight the beings from another dimension. Gameplay in Extreme Exorcism is based on an innovative pattern - each defeated ghost is replaced by another that recreates movements the protagonist performed in the previous fight.

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Woah Dave!
Woah Dave!

Arcade 30 October 2014

Exceptionally uncomplicated two-dimensional arcade game, reminiscent of the first productions from arcade machines. Players take on the role of the title Dave, who fights successive waves of evolving creatures.

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Must Deliver
Must Deliver

Arcade 16 April 2015

A mobile endless runner game by Cherrypick Games. The gameplay in Must Deliver is based on a well-tried system. You play as your chosen character and avoid zombie hordes that attack you to get to the safe zone in once piece. The levels differ in terms of the numbers and kinds of zombies, as well as landscapes, from cities to frozen tundra. You can move in whichever direction you want, avoiding attacks and gathering various power-ups, which unlock helpful abilities.

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Skylanders SuperChargers
Skylanders SuperChargers

Arcade 20 September 2015

Another installment of the popular arcade platformer game series developed by Vicarious Visions. Once more, the player has to face the ruthless Kaos who intends to take over Skylands with the use of a powerful weapon — Doomstation of Ultimate Doomstruction. His plans can only be thwarted by the team of Skylanders appointed by Master Eon. Similarly to its predecessors, Skylanders SuperChargers uses real action figurines that are transferred to the virtual world with Portal of Power.

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Team Kirby Clash Deluxe
Team Kirby Clash Deluxe

Arcade 12 April 2017

A multiplayer action game by Nintendo, utilizing a free-to-play model. As the title implies, the players take on the roles of Kirbys, who participate in team battles with boss enemies threatening the Dream Kingdom. The team can consist of up to four players, and to win you have to cooperate with others and make use of your strengths. There are four kinds of Kirbys to choose from (Sword Hero, Hammer Lord, Doctor Healmore and Beam Mage), and every one of them has their own unique abilities.

3DS

Spheroids
Spheroids

Arcade 05 January 2017

A hilarious 2D platformer developed and published by Eclipse Games - an independent Spanish studio. The player is taken to an alternative, angular, version of Earth, which has fallen victim to an attack of aliens from another dimension. Round-shaped creatures, the titular Spheroids have flooded the planet and are trying to turn everything into round objects. A young boy by the name of Lucas and a crazy scientist called Otto are the only ones capable of defeating the invaders.

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Shift Happens
Shift Happens

Arcade 22 February 2017

A hybrid of a platformer and a logic game, developed by the independent studio Klonk Games. The player takes control of Bismo and Plom – jelly-like humanoid creatures. By some accident, the heroes get literally bound together, which enables them to exchange their masses. Gameplay of Shift Happens consists in traveling through colorful locations, collecting valuable coins, and solving more and less demanding puzzles which require close cooperation between the two heroes.

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Stern Pinball Arcade
Stern Pinball Arcade

Arcade 15 November 2016

An arcade pinball that attempts to reintroduce the spirit of classic coin-operated flippers manufactured by Stern, a North American pinball manufacturer with over 40 years of development history. The game was developed by FarSight Studios – the authors managed to introduce classic tables and legacy ROMs based on the original code, as well as detailed walkthroughs for each device.

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Wonder Boy Returns
Wonder Boy Returns

Arcade 13 October 2016

A remake of the two-dimensional platform game released in 1986. The new version was developed by Korean studio CFK. The player assumes the role of the titular Wonder Boy – a caveman whose girlfriend was kidnapped by the Dark King. The protagonist attempts to rescue Tina while trying to take care of the villain. The gameplay of Wonder Boy Returns features traveling through various levels, jumping between platforms and fighting enemies like bees, spiders and penguins.

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Naruto: Ninja Council 2
Naruto: Ninja Council 2

Arcade 04 October 2006

The second part of the series of walking brawls based on Masashi Kishimoto's manga. Again, we lead the Seven Team, fighting enemies and jumping on platforms on two-dimensional boards.

GBA

LEGO Harry Potter Collection
LEGO Harry Potter Collection

Arcade 18 October 2016

A set of two enhanced parts of the LEGO Harry Potter series for the eighth generation consoles, originally released in 2010-2011 by Traveller's Tales and Warner Bros Interactive Entertainment. The set includes the games LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4 and LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7, based on the seven books in the series by the British writer J.K. Rowling.

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Angry Video Game Nerd II: ASSimilation
Angry Video Game Nerd II: ASSimilation

Arcade 29 March 2016

A continuation of a platformer by Freakzone Games studio, based on the Internet game review series starring James Rolfe. Plot in Angry Video Game Nerd II: ASSimilation does not make much sense and serves only as a pretext for action. When the Earth is struck by a beam from space, it turns the world into a video game and the hero from the original title undertakes a mission of saving his friends and humanity.

PC

Crash Bandicoot HD
Crash Bandicoot HD

Arcade 30 June 2017

Developed by Vicarious Visions studio from the USA, a remake of the first installment of the Crash Bandicoot franchise. Compared to the original production, this title features brand new graphics along with a fresh soundtrack. Even though there are a few minor improvements in mechanics, the backbone of the game stays the same. Once again, you play as a bandicoot named Crash, whose objective is to stop doctor Neo Cortex from raising an army of obedient, humanoid animals.

PS4