Master of Orion: Conquer the Stars
August 25, 2016
Strategy, 2D, 4X, Economic, Internet, Space, Multiplayer, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
The fourth installment in one of the most famous 4X space strategy series. Conquer the Stars goes back to the roots of the franchise, marking the series’ reboot. It was developed by the creators of World of Tanks - Wargaming, who bought the IP rights from the bankrupting Atari company. In terms of gameplay, the game is close to what the previous installments accustomed us to. Using turn-based mechanics you have to colonize planets, develop various technologies, and establish diplomatic relations with alien races – 13 of them in total (all of them appeared in previous games). In the game you get to visit 20 planetary systems and over a hundred stars. There are also nearly 100 unique technologies to discover and 24 buildings to construct. In comparison with the previous editions, Conquer the Stars features modern audiovisuals and slightly modified user interface.
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Phantasmal: City of Darkness
April 14, 2016
Action, FPP, Singleplayer, Survival Horror.
A first-person perspective survival horror action game developed by Eyemobi studio in cooperation with Brian Bell, the man responsible for lighting in such movie hits like Riddick and The Ring 2. Phantasmal: City of Darkness takes place in a famous Chinese location - Kowloon Walled city - just before it was completely destroyed in the 90s in order to stop the criminal activity that filled the place. During the game player must face terrifying creatures that lurk in the darkness in a procedurally generated world. Each playthrough can be completely different. The key to victory is to sneak up behind the opponents and use in combat every resource we have available – from everyday objects to firearms. When fighting, one must remember that too much light or noise can lure more opponents.
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Noct
October 22, 2015, Early Access
Action, 2D, Crowdfunding, RPG Elements, Indie Games, Internet, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Survival Horror, Top-down.
A 2D survival horror focused on multiplayer gameplay, developed by independent studio C3SK and published by Devolver Digital. The game depicts a post-apocalyptic vision of the Earth where our planet has been plunged into darkness by an ancient evil that attacked without a warning, decimating human population. The title features a classic top-down perspective, and the core gameplay focuses on exploration of procedurally generated locations and fighting monsters inspired by the novels of H. P. Lovecraft. Much emphasis was put on the survival elements, requiring you to keep an eye on your character’s life functions, and collect useful items and weapons. What really makes Noct unique is the way it presents the world - since the game’s world is pitch black, the only way to see is the visualization provided by a thermal imaging satellite system.
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River City Ransom: Underground
February 28, 2017
Action, RPG Elements, Internet, Co-op, LAN, Multiplayer, Platformers, Singleplayer.
A retro style two-dimensional beat'em up game with RPG elements, and a continuation to the cult-classic production for NES released in 1989. The action takes place 25 years after the events from the original title – Alex and Ryan, the protagonists of the previous game, have graduated River City High, but Slick – one of the gang bosses defeated in the past – begins to pose a threat again; you fight as one of eight available characters in order to stop him, and all the other criminal organizations, one more time. The fundamental mechanics featured in the original have not been changed in the slightest. The game offers more than 100 hand-drawn levels with open structure, allowing us to upgrade the character and the equipment the course of the game. The gameplay basically consists of smashing consecutive opponents' faces and each playable character represents a different fighting style. River City Ransom: Underground features multiplayer that was absent from the original title.
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Red Bull Air Race: The Game
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Racing, Multiplayer, Planes, Singleplayer.
A flight simulator based on the official license of Red Bull Air Race World Series, developed by Slightly Mad Studios. The famed tournament sees each pilot make a timed approach to a stunt course built from narrow checkpoints. The pilots use high-performance stunt planes such as Zivko Edge 540, MXR Technologies MX2, CAP 232 or Extra 300. Red Bull Air Race: The Game allows the players to experience the virtual recreation of each tournament, complete with real participants, airplanes, and locations. The game is arcade-oriented, yet contains a complex physics engine that makes piloting each plane a different experience.
Farming Simulator 16
August 6, 2015
Simulation, Economic, Internet, LAN, Machines and Equipment, Multiplayer, Farm, Singleplayer.
Another installment of the farming simulation game series from GIANTS software. Contrary to most of the major entries in the franchise, Farming Simulator 16 was created solely with the PS Vita handheld console and mobile devices in mind. In the game, we traditionally assume the role of farm owner, and our task is to turn his possessions into a true agricultural empire. Achieving this requires us to sow and harvest, and then invest the money we’ve earned into the farm’s development as well as new vehicles and devices. The title features over 50 fully licensed agricultural machines of various type that we can personally drive while working in the field. Compared to its predecessor, the game offers new sorts of crops, but the biggest novelty is the introduction of forests, along with a pretty big set of hardware for felling and processing trees.
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WWE 2K16
October 27, 2015
Sports, Internet, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Singleplayer, Wrestling.
Another installment in the launched in 2000 WWF Smackdown! game series devoted to wrestling, which is popular in some English-speaking countries. Once more, the game was developed by the Yuke's studio, working under the aegis of 2K Games, which have been responsible for the series since 2012. However, unlike last year's installment, WWE 2K16 appeared only on consoles. Title features the widest, so far, range of more than 120 characters, among whom there are both present (male and female) wrestling celebrities as well as legends of the sport. Game traditionally provides a large set of updates and fixes. Rebuilt controls, new aiming system that enables us to aim our strikes at any part of opponent's body, and new kinds of props which we can use during combat, are the most notable ones. In addition to the usual MyCareer mode, in which we create our own character and lead him through subsequent stepping stones, the game features a come back of the 2K Showcase mode, in which we recreate the most iconic battles in the history of WWE.
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Basement
November 11, 2019
Strategy, 2D, Economic, Gangster, Indie Games, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.
An economic strategy game by Belarusian studio Halfbus. The title is a full-fledged version of the free-to-play prototype created for the Ludum Dare contest. You play as a scientist, who cannot gather funds for his research the legitimate way and decides to produce drugs. After finding a suitable location, you get to work and cook small amounts of narcotics for local addicts. As your business grows, you hire helpers and security, and produce more illegal substances, controlling larger parts of the market. With time, you also gain the attention of law enforcement. If you overcome all adversities, you will be able to retire. I you don't, you'll end up in jail, but it doesn't necessarily mean the game is over, as you can escape and start anew with what's left of your money.
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Disney Infinity 3.0
August 28, 2015
Arcade, Crossover, Figure, Cartoons, Internet, Co-op, Marvel Comics, Multiplayer, Sandbox, Science Fiction, Animated TV Series, Singleplayer, Star Wars, Superheroes, TPP, Toys.
The third installment in a popular action-adventure game series for kids, set in an expansive universe of films and cartoons of The Walt Disney Company. As many as five game developers worked on this title: Avalanche Software, Ninja Theory, Sumo Digital, Studio Gobo, and United Front Games. In accordance with the tradition of the series, Disney Infinity 3.0 lets you synchronize collectible figurines with the game in order to unlock virtual characters. Upon doing so, you take part in various adventures in one of many Disney worlds. The third installment in the series introduces 5 new worlds coming from Star Wars, Marvel universe, and the animated picture Inside Out. Of course, there are also new heroes and an improved version of Toy Box with new multiplayer modes. Disney Infinity 3.0 retains the cartoonish artwork characteristic for the series. The game supports all figurines and power discs from previous editions.
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Dragon Quest Heroes II
May 27, 2016
Action, RPG Elements, Fantasy, Hack'and'slash, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Slasher, TPP.
An action game with numerous RPG elements. Similar to its predecessor, it is a spin-off title in the Dragon Quest franchise by Square Enix, and although it retains a similar atmosphere, it offers several new solutions. The plot of Dragon Quest Heroes II references the events of its predecessor. Despite the lack of any direct links to the core Dragon Quest productions, there are a few familiar faces to see here. As befits a hack and slash game, Dragon Quest Heroes II focuses on quick and spectacular combat. The player fights hordes of enemies who would pose no threat in a one-on-one fight but can be dangerous in larger numbers. Moreover, from time to time, the protagonist faces powerful bosses; to defeat them, it is necessary to use more advanced tactic. Although the game focuses on arcade hand-to-hand combat, it does not lack a complex plot and script. Dragon Quest Heroes II offers three-dimensional graphics which resemble Japanese manga and anime stylistics.
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Soldner-X 2: Final Prototype
May 25, 2010
Action, 2D, Internet, Multiplayer, PS Plus Premium, Science Fiction, Shoot 'em Up, Side-scroll, Singleplayer, Shooters.
Soldner-X 2: The Final Prototype is a side-scroll shooter in which the player's task is to repel an alien invasion. As a pilot of a ship belonging to an elite ship, he confronts hordes of enemies using modern technology and bonuses, which he encounters on subsequent boards.
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Parkitect: Deluxe Edition
November 29, 2018
Strategy, Amusement Park Builder, Economic, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Isometric View.
An economic strategy inspired by classic management games such as Theme Park or Rollercoaster Tycoon. We assume the role of a rookie amusement park manager who attempts to transform his park into one of the greatest sites on Earth. To attain our goal, we need to build various attractions, design and build rollercoaster rides, as well as create paths and transport systems that will enable the guests to find their way around the park. Moreover, we are tasked with keeping the site visually appealing, spending extensive amounts of time on recruiting employees and upgrading their skills. The staff takes care of the rides, helps guests, and maintains the area in neat shape. All of these procedures have to be carefully planned to maintain balance between our earnings and expenses. Parkitect is characteristic for its simple three-dimensional graphics that are seen from an isometric perspective.
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Sensible Soccer '98
August 25, 1998
Sports, 2D, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Football, Splitscreen, Singleplayer, Top-down.
The first attempt to refresh the formula of the cult Sensible Soccer series, combining the magic of the original with modernised 3D graphics. The game offers typical series elements such as a top view and a simple and intuitive control model. However, due to the lack of appropriate licences, the number of available teams has been limited and the names of players have been slightly twisted.
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Balrum
March 1, 2016
RPG, Crafting, Crowdfunding, Indie Games, Classic RPG, Singleplayer, Turn-based, Isometric View.
A representative of classic, isometric cRPGs, featuring a turn-based combat system. It was developed by New York-based Balcony Team. The story is set in Balrum - a fantasy world whose inhabitants are hiding from undead armies led by the evil Nasrus. They find a shelter in the gloomy Darkwood, a place which had not been visited for centuries. The player assumes the role of a hero being the only one capable of solving the dark mystery of the woods and giving them back their old casual lifestyle. The gameplay mechanics combine classic RPG elements, such as exploration, combat, conversations, and questing, with a set of modern-day features, including full freedom of choice and character development for example. Interestingly, the player is allowed to build their house, thus in-between subsequent missions they can spend time as a farmer for example. The experience is complemented by an extensive crafting system, allowing us to create weapons, potions or even to prepare meals.
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March of the Living
April 20, 2016
Strategy, 2D, Arcade Elements, Indie Games, Roguelike, RTS, Singleplayer, Survival, Zombie.
A two-dimensional retro game that combines elements of real-time strategy, roguelike action game and survival. The title was developed by an independent developer known as Machine 22 and the team at Creaky Corpse (authors of the browser MMO game Dead Frontier). March of the Living employs the popular zombie apocalypse theme. In the game, the player assumes the role of one of the survivors who, together with a few other people, are trying to reach a safe haven in which humanity can start rebuilding civilization. The gameplay mechanics of March of the Living are clearly inspired by FTL: Faster Than Light. While traveling through procedurally generated world, the player fights zombie hordes, meets allies and reacts to random events. The game offers a tactical battle system with active pause. In order to survive, one must obtain food, weapons and other needed items, manage his supplies and make hard decisions.
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Overload
May 31, 2018
Action, Crowdfunding, FPP, Indie Games, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Shooters.
Overload is a 6DoF (Six Degrees of Freedom) first-person shooter developed by Revival Productions. The studio was created by the experienced developers responsible for the iconic Descent series, from which Overload takes handfuls of inspiration. Just like in its precursor, the players control a futuristic vehicle that breaks all the laws of physics with its movement mechanics. Our job will be to destroy a reactor and escape in one piece. Overload focuses on the exploration of the unique locations, created according to the "deformed cube" scheme from the Descent series, searching for shortcuts, and looking for keys that unlock next levels of the compound. We will also face hordes of enemies and free the hibernated hostages. We will use a wide array of weapons during our adventures. Each element of our arsenal can be modified to increase its power. We will have to use a more tactical approach when fighting bosses. The game comes with an editor that allows us to create our own maps and missions. Overload features high-quality 3D visuals and a characteristic soundtrack composed by Dan Wentz and Allister Brimble, composers of the music from the original Descent.
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UnReal World
February 26, 2016
RPG, Historical, Roguelike, Singleplayer, Survival, Turn-based.
An old-school roguelike RPG with survival elements, developed by Enormous Elk – a studio composed of just two people. Before the official release, the game has been systematically developed and updated for a long period of 26 years. The action of UnReal World takes place during the Iron Age in a northern region of Europe that corresponds to the territory of modern Finland. There is no plot – it is a typical roguelike life simulator, offering freedom in shaping the fate of our hero, who can take up many professions or combine their selected elements. While traveling through the procedurally generated lands, one of the game’s key aspects becomes survival and the necessity to satisfy the character's basic needs, like water, food, clothing, or shelter. The game is characterized by high levels of realism, a turn-based combat system, tactical complexity, and extensive character progression system that offers hundreds of various abilities.
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Airport Firefighters: The Simulation
May 13, 2015
Simulation, FPP, Machines and Equipment, Airports/air Control, Rescue, Singleplayer, Fire Department.
Airport Firefighters: The Simulation is the third game in the Airport Firefighters series developed by the German studio Visual Imagination Software GbR. We play as a member of the elite firefighting unit that fights with fires on an airport. We observe the game from the first-person perspective. As we play, we control one character who has to get to the fire location by, for example, driving a fire truck. Then, we get the necessary tools and do our job. We will have to not only extinguish fires, but also move around burning buildings, watch out for many obstacles, move objects, or force our way through ventilation systems. In case of emergency, we can use an axe to clear our path. We fight fire with a fire extinguisher and a sprayer. We will have to take down fires in different parts of the airport, like the passenger terminal, inside of a plane, or the office. The game offers many different fire trucks.
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Guilty Gear Xrd -Revelator-
May 26, 2016
Fighting, 2.5D, Internet, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, PS Plus Premium, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
A Japanese fighting game from the popular Guilty Gear series, originally started in 1998. The game was co-developed by Arc System Works and Daisuke Ishiwatari who has not only directed the game’s development, but also composed the soundtrack for the title. Guilty Gear Xrd –Revelator- is an extended edition of Guilty Gear Xrd –SIGN-. The improvements change the game’s balance and fix some of the bugs. The game introduces new playable characters (now there are +20 heroes, including Sol Badguy, Johnny, Jack-O, Jam Kuradoberi, and Dizzy, to mention just a few) and new chapters to the single player campaign. The title follows the events of the previous installments – the story is developed by cut-scenes in-between battles. Guilty Gear Xrd –Revelator- features 1 vs. 1 fights, which are conducted in a classic 2D perspective, while the backgrounds and characters are created in full 3D. However, due to the cel shading technology, the game retains a comic book-like visual style. Apart from the single player campaign and single battles, players can play in arcade mode and different multiplayer modes.
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Cardinal Quest
October 26, 2011
RPG, Dungeon Crawler, Fantasy, Roguelike, Singleplayer.
Cardinal Quest is a fantasy RPG production developed for PCs, where the player's task is to explore the underground and fight monsters. The game offers a simplified interpretation of roguelike standards, randomly generated dungeons and the inability to resurrect the fallen hero.
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Pacific Fleet
September 20, 2012
Strategy, Simulation Elements, Hotseat, World War II, Indie Games, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
Pacific Fleet is a strategy game and a simple simulator developed by indie studio Killerfish Games. The game takes place on the Pacific Ocean, where US Navy faces Imperial Japanese Navy in a series of grand battles. There are seventeen types of ships and eight types of planes at our disposal. Combat is turn-based and has two phases: movement and attack. The key to success lies in choosing a proper tactic. While planning our strike, we have to take under consideration the randomness of the unit placement, the weather conditions, and the day-night cycle. Pacific Fleet features both single player campaign and "hot seats" multiplayer. The game stands out among other mobile games due to its high quality visuals.
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Blood & Gold: Caribbean!
December 10, 2015
RPG, Internet, Multiplayer, Pirates, Action RPG, Sandbox, Singleplayer, Ships, TPP, 17th Century.
A sandbox action RPG title with open world being the upgraded version of 2015’s Caribbean!, made by the Russian studio Snowbird Games in cooperation with Mount & Blade creators. It takes place in 17th century, in the Caribbean Sea, with the players taking on the role of an adventurer, seeking wealth and fortune in the New World. The game lack a classic plotline, focusing instead on complete freedom. We can visit towns and settlements, hire more and more crewmembers, trade and gather equipment, and take on various tasks. The game also features fleet management as well as exciting naval and land battles. Compared to the original, Blood & Gold: Caribbean! introduces many novelties, including improved game mechanics and a multiplayer mode.
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Vendetta: Curse of Raven's Cry
November 20, 2015
RPG, Pirates, Polish, Remaster/remake, Action RPG, Singleplayer, Ships, TPP, 18th Century.
A revised and extended edition of Raven's Cry, an action RPG sandbox set in the golden age of piracy, developed by Polish studio Reality Pump. Plot-wise, the game is no different from the original and its hero is an eighteenth-century pirate Christopher Raven, seeking revenge on the people who killed his family and cut off his hand. Since the original version of the game met with a huge wave of criticism due to numerous shortcomings and bugs, creators focused on improving all key elements of the mechanics such as character development, trading system, orcombat system (both onshore and offshore). At the same time the game features some novelties, such as new story missions or previously absent alchemy skill. Additionally, authors implemented new cutscenes and video clips, as well as re-recorded the English dubbing. The entire new content was made available as a free upgrade for all buyers of the original.
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Solstice Chronicles: MIA
July 26, 2017
Action, Crowdfunding, RPG Elements, Indie Games, Co-op, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Shooters, Isometric View.
A continuation to the well-received game The Red Solstice, created by the Ironward studio. Contrary to the original game though, Solstice Chronicles is a typical twin-stick shooter inspired by games such as Alienation or Helldivers. The player's task is to eliminate hordes of enemies, obtaining new weapons and developing the character. The story revolves around a mysterious virus that turns humans into bloodthirsty mutants. A handful of survivors have managed to escape from the Earth and find shelter on the surface of Mars, though many things suggest that the threat followed them. The player's goal is to obtain the medicine and stop the epidemic before it spreads on the entire Red Planet. Four character classes differing in their weapons and skills were included in the game. The player gains access to more powerful abilities when they reach higher character levels. The available weaponry includes rifles which can be acquired at any time, as well as special weapons. The so-called "brutal weapons" are significantly more powerful, but their use is greatly limited. The core of Solstice Chronicles: Missing in Action is the campaign, which can be completed solo, or in the split-screen co-op mode.
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Tower 57
November 16, 2017
Action, 2D, Crowdfunding, Dieselpunk, Indie Games, Internet, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer, Top-down.
An old-school 2D shooter developed by Pixwerk in cooperation with 11 bit studios. The game is inspired by classic 16-bit hits, such as the Chaos Engine series. The action of Tower 57 takes place in a devastated dieselpunk world, where gigantic towers are the only places harboring what remains of human civilization. The story focuses on the adventures of a group of daredevils who attempt to infiltrate the titular Tower 57. Players observe from a top-down perspective how the characters fight off hordes of enemies and utilize a rich arsenal of diverse weaponry. In the game, one assumes the role of one of the seven available protagonists, each featuring a unique set of skills and a number of destructive weapons. The entire experience falls under the typical twin-stick shooter convention and features dynamic gameplay as well as the option to destroy elements of the surroundings. The single player campaign is well complemented by a cooperative mode.
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Shadowgun: Deadzone
October 11, 2012
Action, Internet, Multiplayer, Shooters, TPP, Free-to-play.
Spin-off popular Shadowgun shooter from 2011. Unlike the original, in this case we are dealing with a production focused only on multiplayer fun. The title offers gameplay modes such as Deathmatch and Zone Control.
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Assault Squad 2: Men of War Origins
August 25, 2016
Strategy, World War II, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, Remaster/remake, RTS, Singleplayer, Tactics.
A war-themed real-time strategy that is a remake of the original Men of War from 2009. Both titles were developed by Digitalmindsoft and Best Way. Similarly to its predecessor, Assault Squad 2: Men of War Origins is a war game taking place during WWII. Instead of classic base-building or gathering resources, the whole attention has been focused on tactical aspects and commanding units. The player has a large amount of moves at their disposal – he can order his soldiers to crawl, take over enemy vehicles or aim at their specific parts, or even take control of an individual soldier, like in an action game. Assault Squad 2: Men of War Origins includes three single player campaigns: one for each faction: Soviet Union, Germany, or the Allies, with the action taking place in Europe and North Africa. Multiplayer mode is also available. Assault Squad 2: Men of War Origins bases on an up-to-date version of GEM engine – offering DirectX 11 support, improved textures, models, and physics.
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Totally Accurate Battle Simulator
April 1, 2021
Strategy, Humorous, Indie Games, Internet, Multiplayer, Online, Singleplayer, The Middle Ages, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass.
A grotesque strategy game from the developers responsible for such curious projects as Square Brawl and Clustertruck. Totally Accurate Battle Simulator allows the players to control an army of colored humanoids. We spend our money on infantry, archers, pikemen, or siege machines, such as ballistae and catapults. Each battle begins with a planning phase where we can set the formation and tactics employed by our forces, and then watch the results of these decisions in a three-dimensional environment. The physics engine implemented in the game is one of its highlights – the troops’ animations and ragdoll effects, as well as projectile trajectories and impacts are calculated on the fly, creating spectacular, or more often, funny situations. Totally Accurate Battle Simulator is characterized by its sterile visuals – angular character models and objects are coated with uniform, very simple textures, which emphasizes the absurdity of the game.
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Aragami
October 4, 2016
Action, Fantasy, Indie Games, Ninja, Action Adventure, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Singleplayer, Stealth, TPP.
A representative of the third-person stealth game genre, created by the independent studio of Lince Works. The main character of the production is the titular Aragami - an assassin who has risen from the dead and has been endowed with supernatural abilities. The mysterious Yamiko is responsible for his resurrection and she desperately needs his aid to escape from the closely guarded fortress. Gameplay mechanics revolve around the characteristic patterns of similar productions, such as Tenchu or Dishonored. Zones visited during the various missions have an open-world character, which, combined with an extensive range of skills, allows the hero to perform tasks in many different ways. In Aragami we have to sneak in the shadows, teleport to selected locations, dispose of the bodies of murdered opponents, and even create clones of the protagonist. However, the hero clearly wasn't meant for direct confrontations and a group of opponents are able to take his life without much of a problem. The cartoonish visuals, which draw inspiration from the East Asian culture, are also a very distinctive feature.
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All Walls Must Fall
February 23, 2018
Action, Cyberpunk, Indie Games, Noir, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Espionage, Tactics, Isometric View, Free-to-play.
A tech-noir tactical action game with a spy thriller setting. All Walls Must Fall is set in 2089, in an alternative reality in which the Berlin Wall never fell and the Cold War still lasts. To make things worse, the rivalry between the East and the West has resulted in a nuclear disaster. You play as a group of intelligence agents, who travel back in time and get one night to prevent the catastrophe from happening. The decisions you make during the game can have a great effect on the world's future. The gameplay in All Walls Must Fall is shown in an isometric view. The game takes place in procedurally generated locations — mostly in Berlin nightclubs, which allows you to hide in the crowd — and your main tasks are exploration and gathering important information from NPCs. The game also features a tactical combat mode with an active pause option. An important element of the game is turning back time, which helps you to avoid the consequences of your oversights. The visuals have been inspired by communist propaganda posters.
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Combat Air Patrol 2: Military Flight Simulator
June 6, 2016, Early Access
Simulation, Strategic Elements, Indie Games, Meta Quest / Oculus, Planes, Singleplayer, SteamVR, VR, Modern Conflicts.
A military flight simulator created by Sim155 Limited - a studio founded by one of the main designers who worked on the original game. CAP2 is a spiritual heir to the 1993's Combat Air Patrol - a game released for Amiga computers. The player is given an opportunity to take control of a British-American reconnaissance/attack plane AV-8B Harrier II, which is capable of performing V/STOL maneuvers, an acronym for short, vertical take-offs and landings. The game is set in the regions near the Strait of Hormuz, and the player takes part in a set of fictional missions aimed at coordinating the actions of sea and assault patrols, as well as fighting numerous air, ground and sea targets. While the game is not a hardcore simulator, the level of realism present here should satisfy both veterans of simulation games and beginners. Additionally, simulation-related aspects are complemented by strategy elements, as the player has to plan each mission carefully.
Call of Duty: Black Ops III - Descent
July 12, 2016
Action, FPP, FPS, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Shooters.
Third DLC expansion included in the season pass for 2015’s shooter Call of Duty: Black Ops III developed by Treyarch studio. Descent does not strand from the path that long-time fans got used to, offering four new maps for the multiplayer mode: Empire, Cryogen, Berserk and Rumble. The first one takes us to an arena, named Raid, from the second Black Ops, the second one sends us on a trip to a cryogenic prison at The Dead Sea, and the last two take us respectively to a frozen Viking village and stadium at which we fight for life and death around gigantic mechs and robots. The second and last main feature of Descent is another chapter of the cooperative mini-campaign with zombies titled Gorod Krovi, which takes us to alternate reality of USRR in the 40s of the previous century and puts us against mechanized army of undead soldiers and powerful, fire-breathing dragons.
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Mugen Souls Z
April 25, 2013
RPG, Strategic Elements, Fantasy, jRPG, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
Continuation of the jRPG game released in 2012 by Compile Heart development studio. Players will get to know the adventures of Lady Chou-Chou, who, through the clumsy goddess Sylma, must regain her former strength and at the same time put an end to the threat from the ancient evil. The game is based on the solutions from the first part, offering turn-based combat system and anime style visual setting.
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Risk of Rain
November 8, 2013
Action, 2D, RPG Elements, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Platformers, Splitscreen, Roguelike, Singleplayer.
Risk of Rain is an action platform game with elements of cRPG, created by an independent studio Hopoo Games. Player-controlled heroes try to survive on a distant planet inhabited by many sinister creatures. The production is characterized by retro style and high level of difficulty.
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Hyper Light Drifter
March 31, 2016
RPG, 2D, Fantasy, Indie Games, Action RPG, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Isometric View.
A retro-style action RPG that takes inspiration from 8- and 16-bit console titles. Hyper Light Drifter is set in a fantasy world with some science-fiction elements. Player becomes one of the Drifters - the seekers of forgotten technology. He embarks on a journey to dangerous land in order to find a cure for his deadly disease. The gameplay in Hyper Light Drifter is based mainly on exploration and dynamic combat, featuring many tactical options. Character’s primary weapon is an energy sword of limitless power but he can also use pistols and rifles charged with batteries. Moreover, he is accompanied by a flying probe which can generates a shield to defend him, provide light in dark corridors, help find hidden passages, and manage the character’s equipment. Both the items and the probe can be upgraded by installing additional modules.
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Valiant Hearts: The Great War
June 25, 2014
Adventure, 2D, Puzzle Elements, Arcade Elements, Games for Impact, World War I, Platformers, Action Adventure, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Singleplayer, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.
Valiant Hears: The Great War is an original action-adventure game that takes place during the World War I. It was developed by Ubisoft Montpellier, creators of best-selling platform games Rayman Origins and Rayman Legends. The game's plot is based on authentic letters from the WW1 period and tells the story of five heroes who were were brought together by the war and... a good-willed dog that can influence the fate of people. Among our heroes we will find a French captive, an American enlistee, a Belgian paramedic, an English pilot, and a German infantryman. Gameplay differs depending on which character we are currently controlling. We will have to solve riddles and puzzles, explore, and face some arcade elements. Even though the game's atmosphere and setting are a bit grim, Valiant Hears: The Great War tends to be a bit humorous. We will also find many stereotypes about the nationalities of our heroes in the game. Game's visuals are comic book-like, "hand drawn" to some degree.
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City Car Driving
December 23, 2010
Simulation, Educational, Cars, Singleplayer.
City Car Driving is an educational car simulator, which is designed to prepare players to participate in real traffic. Having chosen one of a dozen or so vehicles differing in size, we set off to the streets of a big city, where our task is to practice safe and regular driving.
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Tram Simulator: Dusseldorf
November 13, 2013
Simulation, Buses and Streetcars, Machines and Equipment, Singleplayer, Transport.
Tram simulator on the streets of Düsseldorf, Germany. The game allows you to play the role of a driver and take a seat in the cabin of a B80D wagon driving on the U78 route. An additional attraction is the ability to create your own tracks using the built-in editor.
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Dex
May 14, 2015
RPG, 2D, Crowdfunding, Cyberpunk, Indie Games, Platformers, Action RPG, Science Fiction, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.
An original action game set in a cyberpunk world and created by Dreadlocks - an independent, Czech studio. Dex mingles elements of classic platformers with role-playing mechanics; it was inspired by classic arcade titles, as well as the works of William Gibson. The game is set in Harbor Prime, where luxurious districts stand in contrast to the filth the poor live in. The player has to face a mysterious AI that has broken loose and wishes to make irreversible changes. The game is played on two planes, for the protagonist can switch between acting in the real world and in the cyberspace. When completing subsequent story missions, the player makes use of classic weapons, special abilities and useful gadgets. Dex offers melee combat as well, which resembles classic beat'em up productions. The visuals are a homage to the classic sci-fi platformers from the 1990s.
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MapleStory 2
May 27, 2020, End of Life
RPG, Fantasy, Internet, MMO, MMORPG, Isometric View, Free-to-play.
A sequel to the free MMORPG MapleStory created by Korean studio Nexon. The game has been developed along with its predecessor and is set in an earlier period, which resulted in many changes to the in-game world, both regarding the rebuilt locations and the appearance of enemies. The gameplay is based on that from the previous installment — it focuses mostly on exploring the fantasy world, completing various quests, developing your character, earning new equipment, and fighting your foes. Apart form the AI-controlled enemies, you can also fight other players in the PvP mode. The game differs from its predecessor mainly in terms of visuals — MapleStory 2 features 3D graphics and an isometric point of view.
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Vector
May 27, 2020, End of Life
Arcade, Auto-runner, Indie Games, Internet, Multiplayer, Parkour, Platformers, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.
A dynamic platform endless runner in which we move to a totalitarian reality where citizens are constantly controlled by the authorities, and the only ones able to withstand oppression are parkoury runners. In the game we run away from the agents chasing us, using various breakneck stunts modelled on the real movements of the best parking spacecraft.
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Star Control: Origins
May 27, 2020, End of Life
Strategy, Adventure Elements, RPG Elements, Internet, Space, LAN, Multiplayer, Sandbox, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
Star Control Origins is a space sandbox developed by Stardock Entertainment. The player assumes the role of a captain of a space ship and he or she explores a dynamically changing galaxy. During the game the player discovers new planets, gathers resources, trades, participates in battles and performs diplomacy.
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Rule the Kingdom
May 27, 2020, End of Life
RPG, Economic, Strategic Elements, Fantasy, Internet, Classic RPG, MMO, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.
Combining elements of economic strategy, which consists in expanding and managing your own kingdom with an RPG game, in which we develop our own character by performing various types of role-playing tasks. We play the role of a young, inexperienced warrior to take on the task of rebuilding a decayed kingdom.
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International Cricket Captain 2013
May 27, 2020, End of Life
Sports, Internet, Manager, Multiplayer, Singleplayer.
Another edition of the managerial sports series continued since 1998, in which we can lead the cricket team to success. The authors give us the opportunity to have fun in career mode or in one of the many tournament modes, offering a number of improvements and, of course, the current database of teams and players.
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Worms: Revolution Extreme
May 27, 2020, End of Life
Strategy, 2D, Arcade Elements, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Singleplayer, Turn-based, PlayStation Exclusive.
Another installment of the popular strategy game series by Team 17 focusing on warring worms. Contrary to several of its three-dimensional predecessors, Worms: Revolution Extreme offers classical gameplay with action depicted from the side as teams of aggressive worms take their turns in attempt to eradicate the enemy team. The developers provided a rich arsenal of weapons, including firearms, rocket and grenade launchers, the iconic holy hand grenade, and the Super Sheep. These are joined by other tools such as a rope, a parachute, or a blowtorch. Worms: Revolution Extreme introduces new ways of eliminating enemies, such as telekinesis, water pistol, and Boggy-B. What’s more, we can also manipulate and destroy objects in the environment. For the first time in the history of the series, worms have been divided into classes, for instance: scientist, soldier, guard, and scout. Worms: Revolution is powered by a new graphics engine that generates pretty three-dimensional landscapes.
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Germany at War: Barbarossa 1941
May 27, 2020, End of Life
Strategy, World War II, Turn-based.
Turn-based strategy set during World War II, inspired, among others, by the cult Panzer General. The game allows you to lead the German army to dominate the USSR in the historical operation "Barbarossa". In addition to the main campaign, the title offers three side campaigns and several independent scenarios. You can play both alone against AI-led armies and with a live opponent in the game by e-mail.
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Rogue Legacy
May 27, 2020, End of Life
Arcade, RPG Elements, Fantasy, Indie Games, Platformers, Roguelike, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.
Old-school, two-dimensional arcade game with RPG elements, referring to the popular 8-bit roguelike games. We travel through randomly generated castle chambers, eliminating enemies and various traps lurking in wait for us. In case of death, we continue the game from scratch, choosing one of our three descendants.
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Steam
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Abzu
May 27, 2020, End of Life
Adventure, Experimental/artistic, Exploration Games, Puzzle Elements, Indie Games, Under Water, Singleplayer, TPP, Scuba Diving.
The first project by Giant Squids, an independent studio founded by Matt Nova – the artistic director of the extremely successful game called Journey, created for PlayStation consoles. Abzu is an interactive exploration production in which you reveal secrets of a lively underworld. The player assumes the role of a cat-like diver who delves into the ocean and meets schools of fish, groups of aquatic mammals, as well as some other truly majestic creatures and remnants of an ancient civilization. Abzu offers a fluid control system which enables you to perform underwater pirouettes, flips, and gives you a chance to ride sea creatures, such as a shark. Sometimes, getting to a place requires a skillful use of available abilities or solving a logic puzzle. Yet, Abzu puts a strong emphasis on its artistic value. Therefore, the game enchants players with a riot of colors, an abundance of diverse underwater life, and amazing special effects.
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Escape Dead Island
May 27, 2020, End of Life
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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Forza Horizon 2
May 27, 2020, End of Life
Racing, Internet, Kinect, Multiplayer, Cars, Sandbox, Singleplayer, Xbox Exclusive, Xbox SmartGlass.
A sequel to the bestselling racing game that was a spin-off to the flagship series of racing games developed for Xbox consoles. The title was developed by the creators of the previous entry: Playground Games (Xbox One version) and by Sumo Digital (Xbox 360 version). The new installment takes place in Southern Europe where another Horizon festival takes place. The festival is filled with good music and variety of racing challenges. Similarly as its predecessor, the title offers a large, open world where hundreds of licensed cars await the player. Similarly as the first entry in the spin-off series, the game offers a driving model that is slightly simplified in comparison to Forza Motorsport – it focuses mostly on making the races impressively looking. For the first time in the series the developers implemented a dynamically changing weather system which adds some realism to the races. The developers also added the Drivatars system known from Forza Motorsport 5, enabling the virtual drivers to gain experience even if they don’t participate in the game.
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