Escape Dead Island
November 18, 2014
Adventure, Action Adventure, PS Plus Premium, Singleplayer, Stealth, Survival, TPP, TPS, Zombie.
A spin-off to the series of action games with RPG elements, originally developed by Polish studio Techland. As the owner of the title, Deep Silver chose the Swedish Fatshark studio as the developer for the spin-off. They are known for multiplayer-oriented games such as War of the Roses and War of the Viking. As a result, the players received a third-person perspective action-adventure game, the story of which takes place in between the first and the second part of the series and connects them together. The main hero – Cliff Calo – decides to trace the origins of the zombie virus outbreak and document them. Together with his friends, Cliff sets out on an expedition that soon turns out to be nothing more than a constant fight for survival, as any contact with the living dead ends up in death. You can use a wide arsenal of inventive weapons, but the gameplay emphasizes stealth elements and silent elimination of the enemies. The game features distinctive colorful graphics that utilize cel-shading technology.
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Crypt of the NecroDancer
April 23, 2015
RPG, 2D, Dungeon Crawler, Indie Games, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Roguelike, Action RPG, Rhythm, Singleplayer, Top-down.
The work of a one-man Canadian studio Brace Yourself Games in the form of a unique independent production that combines features of seemingly contrasting elements of a roguelike RPG and a dancing game. Crypt of the NecroDancer lets us play as a girl named Cadence, who sets on a journey to find her missing father. It leads her to the mysterious crypt ruled by an evil demon known as NecroDancer. It casts an unusual curse on the protagonist, making her heart always beat in rhythm of a music. As far as its mechanics go, NecroDancer is and old school action RPG. We explore procedurally generated dungeons and fight various monsters using weapons and magic. What makes the game unique is the fact that enemies move to the rhythm of music, and Cadence must adjust to their dance to defeat them. Each enemy she encounters has his unique style, and discovering the correct combination of moves is the key to success.
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WRC 5
October 9, 2015
Racing, Internet, Multiplayer, Rally, Cars, Singleplayer.
The fifth installment in a series of racing games initiated in 2010 and devoted to rallying. Despite entrusting a completely new crew with the task of creating this game, the mechanics haven't changed significantly since previous installments - WRC 5 was developed by Kylotonn Games, the creators of such games as Bet on Soldier or Hunter's Trophy. The player's goal is to complete subsequent career events by taking part in competitions such as WRC, WRC 2 or WRC Junior, for example. The creators obtained the World Rally Championship licenses, allowing real-life teams, drivers and co-drivers to appear in the game. The game offers new, more realistic driving physics, as well as carefully recreated rally stages from 14 countries. WRC 5 is the first installment in the series to be released for eighth-gen consoles, which resulted mainly in a visible increase in the quality of the visuals, as well as implementation of changing weather conditions.
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Company of Heroes 2: Ardennes Assault
November 18, 2014
Strategy, World War II, RTS, Singleplayer, War Strategy, Tactics.
The second stand-alone expansion for Company of Heroes 2, the game developed in 2013 by the Relic Entertainment studio. As the subtitle of the add-on suggests, in the game we return to the Western Front of World War II during the famous German counter-offensive in the Ardennes. In contrast to the first expansion that focused on multiplayer mode, this time the developers decided to concentrate on the single player campaign. During 18 subsequent missions telling a single, coherent story we take charge of the American units fighting against the forces of Nazi Germany. Game develops dynamically depending on our decisions, and the key to success is to gain experience, plan tactically and wisely manage a very limited supply of people and equipment. Technical aspects of the game remained unchanged, but the developers decided to introduce three new American companies with unique officers.
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Gang Beasts
December 12, 2017
Fighting, Humorous, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, PC Game Pass, PlayStation VR, Splitscreen, Singleplayer, Party Game, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Xbox Game Pass Essential.
A multiplayer-focused joke arcade game created by Boneloaf, an indie studio from the Great Britain. More precisely, this is an unusual brawler, in which character physics plays a key role. You control colorful little men whose animations are procedurally generated as you play. The gameplay focuses on melee combat, including punching, kicking, throwing your opponents off ledges or pushing them into traps. The game offers several diverse locations, where you can hurt enemies using elements of environment, such as scaffolds, or running trucks, to add to the base moveset. The game’s visuals are minimalistic – the environments comprise of simple, untextured geometric shapes featuring little to no detail. The game offers several modes of local and online competitive multiplayer (solo or in a team). You can also compete against AI or play in the sandbox mode.
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Strafe
May 9, 2017
Action, Boomer Shooter, Crowdfunding, FPP, FPS, Indie Games, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Shooters.
Set in a science fiction world, an old-school first-person shooter in a retro style inspired by similar productions from the 90s. In this debut project of Pixel Titans, you take control of a scavenger who suddenly loses a huge space cruiser ICARUS from his radar during one of the scouting missions. He decides to see what is wrong and ends up having to fight for his life on the deck of this humongous ship. Mechanically, Strafe is a dynamic, hard-core shooter in which you have to constantly fight, move, and dodge attacks in order to survive. Additionally, the death of the hero requires you to start everything from the beginning. The diverse locations you visit are, to some degree, procedurally-generated. To make the struggle easier, you get to choose one of three types of weapons, which you can upgrade as you progress. The title also features a simple crafting system and trading.
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SpongeBob: Sponge on the Run
January 22, 2015
Arcade, Auto-runner, Casual, For Children, Singleplayer.
An arcade endless runner game based on the popular animated TV series titled SpongeBob SquarePants. The game is one of the popular productions accompanying the full-length movie about SpongeBob. The gameplay mechanics revolve around controlling the continuously running SpongeBob in an attempt to cover the longest distance possible on the procedurally generated map comprising three tracks filled with diverse obstacles and numerous collectibles. In order to achieve the best score, the player can evolve SpongeBob into his more powerful version or utilize a number of vehicles (e.g. Patrick’s burger car). Unlike most so-called endless runner games, the procedurally generated levels have an end – it is represented by a portal, which takes the player to another land, where they can continue the game. SpongeBob: Sponge on the Run delivers a pleasant 3D visuals, which follow the humoristic style featured in the animated TV series.
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Borderlands: The Handsome Collection
March 24, 2015
Action, FPP, FPS, Internet, Co-op, Looter Shooter, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Package, Splitscreen, Role-playing Shooter, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Shooters.
A set of the Borderlands 2 and Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel! Reeditions with all of their expansions. Borderlands: The Handsome Collection is a bundle developed with the 8th-generation consoles in mind. The remastered versions, similarly to the originals, were developed by Gearbox Software. The action of the games takes us to the post-apocalyptic planet Pandora and its moon respectively. The gameplay combines elements of open-word action and role-playing games. The players have to perform a number of story and side missions, during which they explore interesting locations, fight enemies using futuristic firearms, and collect increasingly powerful battle gear. Each title offers four unique heroes of different specializations and abilities. With time, the player’s character gathers experience and, with it, new skills. Borderlands: The Handsome Collection features enhanced graphics and smoother animation. Additionally, it expands the cooperation mode for up to four players.
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Ronin
June 30, 2015
Action, 2D, Indie Games, Polish, Singleplayer, Stealth, Turn-based.
An old school 2D platform game developed by independent Polish developer Tomasz Waclawek. The story of the game was inspired by the cult movie Kill Bill directed by Quentin Tarantino. In the game the player assumes the role of a mysterious woman who intends to get rid of five influential owners of a corporation. In order to do it, the protagonist must get through series of heavily guarded locations while being equipped only with katana and a hook that allows her to climb on walls and attach herself to the ceilings. The key to success in the game is the ability to silently sneak up behind the backs of guards and cameras; a good plan and its perfect realization. The battles are played by marking targets and at any moment of the game the time can be stopped in order to plan the next move. The graphics of the game have retro style, similar to platform games released in eighties and nineties.
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Valhalla Hills: Definitive Edition
November 19, 2015
Strategy, Economic, Norse Mythology, RTS, Singleplayer, The Vikings.
An economic strategy game developed by Funatics and a spiritual successor to the once popular Cultures series. The game focuses on a Viking tribe whose members, after dying on the field of glory, find the gates of Valhalla closed shut. This turns out to be the result of a dispute between Odin and his son Leko, who failed his exam in godhood. As a result, he gets sent back to Earth, along with the souls of fallen Vikings, and the player must help them get back to Valhalla. While playing, you need to look after your tribe’s safety, protect them from wild beasts, as well as provide them with food and warm clothes. To this end, you have construct new production buildings and create thriving economy. Interestingly, the game does not give you direct control over your people. Instead, you have to influence their behavior by constructing appropriate buildings and encouraging them to engage in a particular activity.
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MX vs. ATV Supercross Encore
October 27, 2015
Racing, Motocross, Motorbike, Multiplayer, Quads, Singleplayer.
An arcade dirt bike racing game which is an improved edition of the original, 2014 release. The game was created specifically for the eighth-gen consoles. The player takes on the role of a professional rider that participates in races taking place on special tracks filled with obstacles and jumps. 80 licensed motocross companies are featured in the game, as well as real-life contestants and authentic tracks. Several series of competitions are waiting for the player in the career mode and the so-called freeride. Both the Waypoint and Rhythm Racing modes are novelties here. In the former, the riders have to reach subsequent checkpoints in an open environment as fast as they can; in the latter, the contestants race on a straight track filled with obstacles. In terms of the multiplayer, up to 12 players can meet in an on-line session; on the other hand, the game also features a split-screen mode. MX vs. ATV Supercross Encore brings improved visuals, including both more detailed models and textures. Also, new sound effects were added.
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Dragon Quest Builders
January 28, 2016
RPG, Crafting, Fantasy, Internet, jRPG, Multiplayer, Sandbox, Singleplayer, TPP.
A spin-off game from the popular Dragon Quest series, developed by a subsidiary studio of the Square Enix company as fantasy jRPG with sandbox features. It takes place in the land of Alefgard, which has been the arena of a great conflict between humans and monsters. Eventually, humans suffer defeat, after their legendary hero falls into enemy trap, and their only hope for rebuilding the civilization is a young hero with astounding skills of creation, controlled by the player. Our task is to gather resources and use the hero’s powers to create items, castles, or even entire towns strengthening humanity, and occasionally face monsters in arcade battles. As befits an RPG game, character progression plays a crucial role in Dragon Quest Builders, as does creating weapons and armors for our hero.
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Helicopter: Natural Disasters
April 16, 2015
Simulation, Helicopters, Rescue, Singleplayer.
An unusual rescue helicopter simulator developed by PlayWay. We are left without any form of storyline or a plot, instead taking part in a number of unconnected rescue operations. The game takes place on an expansive world spanning 100 km2 that contains various settlements, locations, and other elements which are a background to thirty varied assignments that see us fight against numerous natural disasters including great fires or earthquakes. The player is given five helicopters that are characterized by their specialization and different behavior in flight, as well as a few land vehicles and speedboats that received their separate segments. Helicopter: Natural Disasters is governed by a realistic physics engine that offers realistic flight, as well as controls a number of smaller factors such as the weight of the transported cargo or changing weather conditions.
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Construction Machines 2016
April 16, 2015
Simulation, Construction, Strategic Elements, Singleplayer.
Another simulator created by Gamecask and published by PlayWay. In the game, the player assumes the role of a construction company president with a goal to achieve financial success. Construction Machines 2016 is based on two main aspects, the first one being the strategy – in this case, one gets to manage an entire enterprise, sign new contracts, and invest the money one has earned in order to unlock more profitable undertakings and some new locations. The second aspect is the simulation itself, where the players can operate numerous construction machines and construct, demolish, or maintain buildings with their own hands. Among other things, the players get at their disposal excavators, huge construction cranes, and dump trucks. What is worth mentioning, the player has to maintain and improve the aforementioned machines – in total, the game offers 40 upgrades to install on the vehicles. The entire experience becomes even more interesting with all the available tools, such as wrenches, hammers, and even some explosives. Construction Machines 2016 is based on a new technology and the 3D visuals present a relatively high-quality execution – especially the dynamic demolition system, which delivers satisfying animations of collapsing structures and other elements from the environment.
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World End Economica
August 13, 2011
Adventure, Episodic, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Visual Novel.
World End Economica is a visual novel PC adventure game. The story takes place in the future and tells the story of a teenager trying to make a fortune by trading in shares on the stock exchange located on the Moon. During the game we follow the narratives and make key decisions.
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Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 5
September 29, 2015
Sports, Skateboard, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Singleplayer, Extreme Sports, TPP.
The fifth major installment in one of the most popular skateboarding game series, returning after a long hiatus thanks to Robomodo – the authors of RIDE, SHRED, and Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater HD. The game takes the series back to its roots, featuring similar gameplay model. Just as in the original, players get a series of missions and challenges to complete in one of several in-game locations. The game has purely arcade gameplay: different power-ups are scattered across locations, and in some places you can even fire missiles or throw items at targets while skateboarding. You can select your avatar from a cast of popular skaters, whose skills can be further improved as you play. The game features both single and multiplayer (competitive and cooperative) modes. Furthermore, the game features a functional level editor that lets you design your own skate parks and share them with friends.
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Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water
September 27, 2014
Adventure, Ghosts, Photography, Japan, Action Adventure, Singleplayer, Survival Horror, TPP.
The fifth fully-fledged installment of the survival horror series started on PlayStation 2. In the game we play the role of three heroes who come to the area of the mysterious Hikayama Mountain, guided by various personal motives. The game is divided into episodes during which we search for missing persons. An inseparable element of the characters' equipment is a special camera that allows them to exorcise ghosts by taking pictures of them.
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Brother against Brother: The Drawing of the Sword
April 16, 2015
Strategy, Multiplayer, PBeM, Singleplayer, Turn-based, American Civil War, 19th Century.
A turn-based strategy game developed by Western Civilization Software. As the title suggests, the game focuses on the American Civil War, during which brothers often had to turn against each other when the Confederate States declared war upon the northern states, devastating the United States of America. The action of this game is set at the initial stages of the American Civil War, allowing players to participate in the events such as the First Battle of Bull Run, the Battle of Wilson's Creek (1861), the Battle of Mill Springs and the Battle of Williamsburg (1862). Apart from the large campaigns, the game delivers a number of smaller scenarios, including the hypothetical ones presenting an alternative course of events. Battles take place on huge maps covering the area of 50 square miles, divided into 75-yard hexagons. A single turn corresponds to 24 hours in real time. Brother against Brother: The Drawing of the Sword builds on realism – regiments have their unique skills that made them famous during the Civil War. Apart from the units’ stats and player’s tactical decisions, the battle is affected by the amount of supplies, changing weather conditions, and the smoke suspended over the battlefield.
CTR: Crash Team Racing
October 19, 1999
Racing, Kart Racing, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, PSOne Classics, Cars, Singleplayer.
Digital reissue of the fourth game about the adventures of the nice mutant Crash. Unlike the previous parts of the cycle, which were three-dimensional platforms, this time we are dealing with crazy go-kart races. Crash's and Dr. Cortex's teams stand for a big tournament organized by the best rally driver in the universe - Nitrous Oxide.
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Xenowerk
June 18, 2015
Action, Internet, Multiplayer, Alien, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Shooters.
A mobile science-fiction/horror twin-stick shooter game, stylistically similar to Alien Breed. Xenowerk was developed by Swedish studio Pixelbite, the creators of the well-received Space Marshals. The story is set in an Arctic research station, taken over by monsters, which were bred there. You play as a member of a team sent to neutralize the threat. The story campaign gives you missions with various objectives, focused mostly on battling hordes of enemies. The gameplay centers on shooting the enemies you encounter with a wide range of weapons, which can be upgraded. You observe everything from the point of view of a camera located above the protagonist's head, and you control him with a pad with two analog sticks (you move around with one and target with the other). Xenowerk features a dynamic and spectacular gameplay, and also a multiplayer mode allowing you to compete with your friends.
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Ravensword: The Fallen King
November 17, 2009
Action, RPG Elements, Fantasy, FPP, Singleplayer, TPP.
Mobile action/RPG game, modelled on the biggest computer classics like Gothic or The Elder Scrolls series. We play the role of a hero who, using the power of the title sword, must discover the truth about his own origin and deal with a demon threatening the land. The game focuses primarily on the action, and the RPG elements have been reduced to the necessary minimum.
Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8: Final Chapter Prologue
January 12, 2017
RPG, Crossover, Movies, Cartoons, jRPG, Package, Remaster/remake, Action RPG, Animated TV Series, Singleplayer, TPP.
A compilation of remastered games from the Kingdom Hearts jRPG series, known in the gaming world since 2001. Square Enix (formely Square) is responsible for the series from its beginning. The compilation contains a refreshed version of Kingdom Hearts: Dream Drop Distance, Kingdom Hearts 0.2: Birth by Sleep - A Fragmentary Passage, and a collection of cutscenes divided into chapters from Kingdom Hearts X, entitled Kingdom Hearts X Back Cover. The gameplay focuses on swift, spectacular action scenes, and its base elements include exploration of a fantasy world, battling encountered enemies, and development of our hero. Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8: Final Chapter Prologue uses Unreal Engine 4 technology, which powers the third installment of the Kingdom Hearts series.
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The King of Fighters XIV
August 23, 2016
Fighting, Internet, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Singleplayer.
The fourteenth installment in the legendary Japanese series of fighting games started in 1994 on Neo Geo console and arcade cabinets. In contrast to the majority of other installments in the franchise, famous for very detailed 2D graphics, The King of Fighters XIV offers fully three-dimensional arenas. This greatly impacts the gameplay, making it more similar to the Tekken or Dead or Alive series. The King of Fighters IV is the first installment in the series to be released on PlayStation 4. In the game, the players assume the role of a warrior of their choosing and fight against opponent controlled by either another player or by the AI. The game offers a wide choice of playable characters. Some of them return from previous entries in The King of Fighters series, but their fighting style was adapted to new gameplay mechanics that uses three-dimensional environment. The game itself focuses on performing attacks and combining them into combos while avoiding enemy blows. In addition to the singleplayer modes, among which there are arcade and training mode, King of Fighters XIV also contains advanced multiplayer options.
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Brave & Little Adventure
November 26, 2015
Adventure, 2D, A Fairy Tale, Puzzle Elements, Point-and-click, Singleplayer, Stealth.
A classic point ’n’ click adventure game and the debut project from an independent studio LightDrop Games. The developers were inspired by the tale of Red Riding Hood – the player assumes the role of Molly, a girl who decides to visit her grandmother living in the city. Unfortunately, granny has fallen ill. The only medicine able to help her is the edelweiss flower, which grows high in the mountains. The protagonist embarks on a journey to find this rare plant. The adventure leads her through medieval forests, caves, and aforementioned mountaintops. Brave & Little Adventure consists of six chapters, in which the players explore charming locations while completing various tasks given by encountered neutral characters. Additionally, the key to success lies in solving various logical and environmental riddles, as well as sneaking behind certain enemies’ backs. The title is characterized by two-dimensional, colorful visuals and nice character animations. The authors’ vision is completed by a memorable, climatic soundtrack.
Zombie Night Terror
July 20, 2016
Action, 2D, Strategic Elements, Indie Games, Post-apocalypse, Side-scroll, Singleplayer, Zombie.
Zombie Night Terror is an old-school action game with elements of strategy, developed by French studio NoClip. Players become the brains of a zombie apocalypse of the purest form, and their task is to spread the epidemic across the whole world. The main issue is the intelligence of our subjects, or rather the complete lack of it. The mechanics of gameplay in Zombie Terror are inspired by a cult classic series called Lemmings. The zombies, should they be left unattended, will saunter on the streets and fall into traps left by the humans fighting for survival. The undead can, however, evolve and mutate if they consume enough human DNA, which renders them able to follow simple orders and attack harmless individuals in many different ways. The game features 40 levels of increasing difficulty, in which the players have to lead their army across the given location, and perform a slaughter on people encountered on the way.
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Blackwood Crossing
February 17, 2017
Adventure, Exploration Games, FPP, Indie Games, Singleplayer.
An adventure game developed by PaperSeven. The plot was written by Oliver Reid-Smith (the creator of the script for the well-received The Room), and it focuses on the relations of orphaned siblings: Scarlett and her younger brother, Finn. When the girl enters adolescence, their relations worsen. While traveling on a train, the protagonists meet a mysterious creature that lets them look at their past from a different perspective. The gameplay in Blackwood Crossing is based on exploration of the environment, having conversations with non-player characters, and making various kinds of decisions. The choices we make not only have an influence on subsequent stages of the story but also its climax. The game is also enriched by simple logic puzzles. The title is powered by Unity Engine technology and boasts high-quality three-dimensional cartoon graphics.
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Galaxy in Turmoil
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Action, Crowdfunding, FPP, FPS, Indie Games, Internet, Multiplayer, Remaster/remake, Science Fiction, Online, Shooters, TPP, TPS, Free-to-play.
An action game set in the Star Wars universe, and a fan modification of the unfinished Star Wars: Battlefront III by Free Radical Design. The abandoned production was then adapted by Russian studio Frontwire, basing on their predecessors' accomplishments, although the final product has been visibly modernized and given high-quality visuals utilizing the Unreal Engine 4 technology. Galaxy in Turmoil features a singleplayer story campaign, taking place during an intergalactic war, although the main focus is still the multiplayer mode, centered on epic PvP battles involving two teams of 32 players each. Every battle involves infantry as well as land-based and airborne vehicles, and there is a strong focus on the ability to smoothly switch from one of them to another. During the game you use a wide range of iconic weaponry from several era of the Star Wars universe, and explore a variety of locations.
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DJMAX Respect V
March 6, 2018
Party, Internet, Multiplayer, Music, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Rhythm, Singleplayer.
A rhythm game developed for PlayStation 4. DJMAX Respect is a special annual installment of the DJMAX series which was started in 2004 by the Korean company Neowiz. Similarly to Guitar Hero or Rock Band, it uses a vertical board divided into several tracks where colorful bricks appear and move down towards the bottom. Each track is assigned a gamepad button which we have to press when a brick is in the corresponding field. DJMAX Respect features a hundred songs taken from DJMAX Portable and DJMAX Portable 2. The music library can be also expanded by buying additional tunes in the form of DLC. Apart from a standard arcade mode, in which we select songs from the list, DJMAX Respect offers a campaign that consists of a number of missions that add different kinds of limitations and difficulties. Moreover, the title allows us to compete 1 vs 1, both over the Internet and locally on a single console.
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Rabi-Ribi
January 28, 2016
Arcade, 2D, Fantasy, Indie Games, Metroidvania, Platformers, Singleplayer.
A two-dimensional platform game heavily inspired by the metroidvania genre. In Rabi-Ribi the player assumes the role of Erina – a bunny turned into a woman due to a curse. The female protagonist is accompanied by Ribbon, a winged pink-haired fairy. The tale about how the main characters are trying to break the spell is presented mostly by visual-novel-style dialogues. The gameplay of Rabi-Ribi is focused on exploration of various areas, character progression and fighting the enemies. In addition to the regular enemies, the player will encounter bosses, defeating which requires finding a good tactic, focus and good reflex. The boss fights take the form of a bullet hell shooter, forcing the player to avoid numerous missiles and laser beams coming in his way. During the game the protagonist gains new abilities and pieces of equipment thanks to which she can be more effective in combat and gain access to previously unavailable locations. The action is shown from the side perspective like in classic, two-dimensional platform games. The graphics employ manga-style visuals.
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Symmetry
February 20, 2018
Adventure, 2D, Indie Games, Polish, Science Fiction, Side-scroll, Singleplayer, Survival, Free-to-play.
An independent Polish game developed by Sleepless Clinic. The players are tasked with taking care of a research team that crash landed on an alien planet covered with ice. The players must make sure that the researchers survive. In order to achieve this goal, they must satisfy their basic needs by providing them with food and rest. They must also fix the broken ship.
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Heroes of Loot 2
June 7, 2016
RPG, 2D, Fantasy, Indie Games, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Roguelike, Action RPG, Singleplayer, Top-down.
A sequel of an arcade action RPG title of OrangePixel studio. We return to the fantasy land from the first Heroes of Loot and its heroes, who quickly became bored after their previous adventure. And so they turned to a certain lord, who gave them a task of clearing a few dungeons of monsters and rescuing a damsel in distress. In terms of gameplay, the game is identical to its predecessor and offers quick action, with players madly dashing through randomly generated dungeons, fighting against monsters and collecting treasures. The main difference is that we no longer control one hero, instead playing as two of the four protagonists, so using both heroes’ skills properly is crucial.
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Higurashi When They Cry
August 10, 2002
Adventure, 2D, Horror, Singleplayer, Thriller, Visual Novel.
Higurashi When They Cry is a Japanese adventure in the visual novel category. The production is kept in a horror atmosphere and tells the story of a small village of Hinamizawa, which in June 1983 became the scene of a series of brutal murders. The game boils down primarily to passive tracking of the plot presented in text form enriched with simple pictures.
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Grow Up
August 16, 2016
Arcade, 3D Platformers, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, TPP.
Developed by Ubisoft Reflections studio, an arcade adventure game with platformer elements, which is a continuation of Grow Home published in 2015. During gameplay you assume the role of a likeable, red robot named BUD. Gameplay consists of exploration of a huge world – a colorful 3D planet with flying islands surrounding it, which hide various kinds of surprises. Your objective is to collect samples of local fauna and flora and also to reveal the secrets guarded by each locations. Similarly to its predecessor, in Grow Up you travel by using young shoots of a huge rapidly-growing plant. Climbing mechanics play a crucial role in the game, as climbing enables you to reach places difficult to get to. The game reprises the original’s atmosphere, featuring colorful, yet minimalistic visuals.
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Grand Prix Rock 'N Racing
May 13, 2016
Racing, Arcade Elements, Indie Games, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Singleplayer, Top-down.
An arcade racing game from Spanish studio EnjoyUp Games with classic top-down view. Though its focuses on Formula 1 racing car competition, its driving model is anything, but realistic, and fair play rules are rather lightly treated. We are given 10 different tracks from 10 countries, and the game is divided into racing seasons. Our vehicle’s parameters play major part in achieving victory, and they can be modified through tokens earned through racing. Due to that, we can forget about taking top positions during our first season, but as we upgrade our engine power, acceleration, brakes, tires and gearbox, we can progressively take higher places and finally compete for the top spots. Grand Prix Rock’N’Racing offers rather modest visuals and a rock’n’roll soundtrack.
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Soul Axiom
February 29, 2016
Puzzle, Exploration Games, Adventure Elements, FPP, Singleplayer.
An adventure logic puzzle FPP game created by Wales Interactive, and a spiritual successor to Master Reboot. The story of Soul Axiom takes place in the far future, when death is no longer a problem and people are mass-uploading their souls into a server called Elysia, where all their fantasies and dreams come true. However, something went wrong during the upload process of the protagonist's soul, and when he finally arrives on the “other side,” he no longer remembers who he is and how he ended up there. Your task it to discover, step by step, his story, which you do by exploring the world and solving puzzles. The game features 40 unique locations and over 100 varied puzzles, whose solutions involve mostly using the laws of physics and manipulating the environment. During the gameplay you gain a range of abilities, which come in handy when trying to solve the puzzles.
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Batman: Return to Arkham
October 18, 2016
Action, Batman, Beat 'em Up, DC Comics, Detective, Comics, Package, Action Adventure, Remaster/remake, Sandbox, Singleplayer, Superheroes, TPP.
A compilation of two remastered versions of action-adventure games from the Batman: Arkham series with all DLC packs. The refreshed versions were created by Virtuos, a company which previously created other remastered games. Batman: Return to Arkham consists of two games: Batman: Arkham Asylum from 2009 and Batman: Arkham City from 2011. The first title takes place in a mental facility taken over by Joker and other villains. The second part takes place in an isolated district in which especially dangerous criminals were locked. Both games have open locations and action-based mechanics. What’s characteristic for the series is spectacular combat based on combo system – the longer the series of attacks, the stronger the hero’s hits. Batman also has access to technologically advanced gadgets which are used not only for combat, but for traveling through the game world and for solving riddles as well. The games featured in Batman: Return to Arkham compilation offer improved graphics powered by Unreal Engine 4.
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7 Mages
March 14, 2016
RPG, Dungeon Crawler, Fantasy, FPP, Classic RPG, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
An old-school RPG with plot that was inspired by the Akira Kurosawa's classic movie Seven Samurai and its American remake, The Magnificent Seven. The action is set in a fantasy world on the island of Roven, where the inhabitants have been terrorized by ruthless bandits for a long time — they steal, burn down houses, and even commit murder. The desperate islanders hire a group of seven coldblooded mages to deal with the villains. The gameplay mechanics of 7 Mages are inspired by classical dungeon crawlers. In the game, we control a 7-member party of heroes with varied magical abilities. The on-screen events are viewed from the first-person perspective. Occasionally, we will also have to solve logic puzzles. The above is complemented by an old-school tile-by-tile movement with the ability to turn by 90 degrees only and a tactically rich turn-based combat system.
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Obliteracers
February 24, 2016
Racing, Indie Games, Internet, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Cars, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
A game by the independent developer Space Dust Studios from Australia, also known under the trade name Varkian Empire. Embracing cartoonish aesthetics, it is a party racing game with action elements. The game mechanics of Obliteracers are inspired by such classic series as Micro Machines or Mario Kart. During the game you take part in small, intergalactic racing competitions organized on exotic planets. The game features a wide array of strange opponents, such as a humanoid elephants or birds along with various kinds of robots. Your objective, apart from winning the race, is to eliminate the competitors by using numerous weapons and collecting power-ups while driving. The game was designed to provide entertainment through its frantic gameplay, allowing up to 16 players to race in front of the same screen. Not only can you use the traditional gamepads as controllers, but also notebooks, tablets, or even smartphones.
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Shock Tactics
April 11, 2017
Strategy, Indie Games, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Tactics, Turn-based, Isometric View.
Shock Tactics is a turn-based strategy inspired by the classic games like the X-COM series or Jagged Alliance and the TV show Firefly. The game takes place in the far future, where mankind colonized the universe. We play as an ex-convict who was sent on a dangerous mission. His job will be to lead the colonization of a newly discovered planet. Ruthless mercenaries hired by the intergalactic Syndicate and a mysterious race that originated from humans will stand in his way and try to stop him from fulfilling his mission. During our adventures we will be exploring the planet, divided into several procedurally generated continents. Firstly, we will have to secure checkpoints and set convoy routes. In time, we will unlock new areas and learn the secrets left by civilization that once lived there. We can use the gathered knowledge to improve and develop our base and conduct research on new technologies. During missions, we lead a group of up to six unique soldiers. Taking advantage of the environment plays an important role during battles.
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Shin Megami Tensei
March 18, 2014
RPG, Dungeon Crawler, Fantasy, FPP, jRPG, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
Shin Megami Tensei is a classic Japanese RPG, originally released on a 16-bit Super Nintendo console, and 22 years later converted to iOS. The action takes place in Tokyo, and players take on the role of a high school student, who gains the power to contract with demons, who then help him in combat.
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Gibbous: A Cthulhu Adventure
August 7, 2019
Adventure, 2D, Crowdfunding, Cthulhu, Horror, Humorous, Indie Games, Point-and-click, Singleplayer.
Balancing on the edge of comedy and horror adventure point-and-click, inspired by classic productions of LucasArts studio, the work of H.P. Lovecraft and films of Alfred Hitchcock. During the game we follow the fate of three characters: a private detective, a young librarian and his cats, who want to recover the legendary Book of the Dead - Necronomicon.
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BlazBlue: Central Fiction
October 6, 2016
Fighting, 2D, Fantasy, Internet, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Visual Novel.
Another installment in the popular series of fighting games developed by Arc System Works. The story was divided into three chapters and it tells about the further adventures of characters known from the previous entries in the series. There are also new characters like Hibiki Kohaku, Naoto Kurogane and Hades Izanami. The gameplay is faithful to the roots of the series – BlazBlue: Central Fiction focuses on duels fought in two-dimensional environment. A special version of Distortion Drive called Exceed Accel is a novelty in the series – it allows the character to deal enormous damage. There is also the Active Flow mechanism that activates when a player plays very aggressively – it provides stronger attacks and faster Burst regeneration. Arcade Mode and Multiplayer are the main modes of the game and they are accompanied by Speedstar Mode (the objective is to defeat a specific number of opponents in limited time) and Alliance Mode (team battles in which the defeated opponents can join player’s team).
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God Mode
April 19, 2013
Action, Humorous, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, TPP.
God Mode is a cooperative shooter created by Saber Interactive team for up to four people. Players take on the role of ancient deities and their task is to repel the attacks of the hordes of enemies and get out of the hellish maze.
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Riot: Civil Unrest
February 5, 2019
Strategy, 2D, Modern Times, Simulation Elements, Hotseat, Indie Games, Co-op, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Politics, RTS, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.
A riot simulation strategy game. Riot is the debut production from Stimunation, an Italian studio whose lead designer is a former cutscene producer at Valve. The action of Riot takes place in modern times. The society is forced to resort to mass rioting because of an economic crisis. The developers prepared an extensive campaign that lets us take part in the most famous riots of the recent years either as the protesting crowd or the police that try to restore order. The game also features a hot-seat multiplayer mode. What’s important, Riot doesn’t make fun of its subject but tries to present its essence. To faithfully recreate the reasons and the course of various riots, the developers interviewed people that participated in them on both sides. Virtual protests are shown in attractive pixel-art graphics that brings the visuals of Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP to mind.
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Elemental: Fallen Enchantress - Legendary Heroes
May 22, 2013
Strategy, Fantasy, Internet, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
A stand-alone expansion pack to the turn-based strategy game Elemental: Fallen Enchantress that was developed by Stardock. Elemental: Fallen Enchantress – Legendary Heroes expansion features a new single player scenario, in which the kingdoms of a fantasy realm must prepare to face a new threat. Additionally, the game features various gameplay upgrades. One of the changes is the rebuilt Champion system. Now the Champions are coming to the player – who assumes the role of the ruler of one of the kingdoms – when a certain fame level is reached. In addition to that, instead of having random skills, Champions have a separate skill tree. Thanks to that, the players can control their development. The changes also include the battle system – strength in numbers became more important. Elemental: Fallen Enchantress – Legendary Heroes also features new types of monsters and many additional spells. Graphics and animations were improved as well.
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America's Army: Proving Grounds
May 5, 2022, End of Life
Action, FPP, FPS, Internet, Co-op, LAN, Multiplayer, Shooters, Modern Conflicts, Free-to-play.
The fourth installment of the first-person perspective multiplayer shooter franchise created in 2002 on request of the U.S. Army as a promotion of a military career. The title focuses on multiplayer, so once you pass the series of initial tests, you find yourself on the virtual battlefield where up to 32 players undertake missions, unlock new content, and earn military honors. America’s Army: Proving Grounds diligently recreates organizational structures of the U.S Army along with its code – breaking it negatively impacts your career. The title features faithfully-recreated tactics, weapons, and equipment used by the American Army. The realistic combat model takes into consideration such elements as, for example, the way breathing influences accuracy, which is also noteworthy.
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Tiny Troopers
May 5, 2022, End of Life
Action, Strategic Elements, Indie Games, Singleplayer, Shooters.
An action game modelled on Cannon Fodder, in which we take command over a small group of well-armed soldiers. Our task is mainly to murder hundreds of enemies. The camera is located high above the heads of the characters, and the whole thing offers a very humorous approach to the war subject matter.
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American LowRiders
May 5, 2022, End of Life
Racing, Polish, Cars, Singleplayer.
American LowRiders is a car game created by Red Dot Games studio for fans of American cars and extreme tuning. The player plays the role of a driver who participates at nights in shows and illegal street races, and during the day he tries to make his road cruiser even faster and more eye-catching.
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Wonderbook: Book of Spells
May 5, 2022, End of Life
Arcade, Fantasy, Harry Potter, PlayStation Move, Augmented Reality, Singleplayer, PlayStation Exclusive.
An interactive version of Harry Potter's novel series by J. K. Rowling using the PlayStation Eye camera and the PlayStation Move controller. With the help of a wand we discover the history of the famous young wizard, learn new spells and take part in mini-games.
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Magic: The Gathering - Duels of the Planeswalkers 2013
May 5, 2022, End of Life
Puzzle, Internet, Card Games, Co-op, Magic: The Gathering, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Singleplayer.
Magic: The Gathering - Duels of the Planeswalkers 2013 is a strategy game based on the principles of the cult card - Magic: The Gathering. Players take on the roles of magicians and duels between themselves, using virtual cards representing a variety of creatures, spells, skills and objects. The title was produced by Stainless Games studio.
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