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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Mega Man Legacy Collection
August 25, 2015
Arcade, 2D, Package, Platformers, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
A bundle of six installments of the popular series of two-dimensional platformer games, Mega Man. The collection includes the major entries in the franchise that were initially published in years 1987-1993 on 8-bit consoles. The action of these titles takes place in an undefined future. While playing, we assume the role of the eponymous Mega Man who is a sentient humanoid robot who fights various mechanical enemies created by a mad scientist and inventor, Dr. Wily. The gameplay follows the genre’s standards and is based on exploring vast maps, collecting items, and avoiding various traps and obstacles. Mega Man Legacy Collection faithfully recreates the six games although not without introducing numerous enhancements such as slightly improved graphics, Challenge mode, online leaderboards, and a virtual museum that contains tons of information on individual installments of the series.
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Shenmue III
November 19, 2019
Action, Beat 'em Up, Crowdfunding, Action Adventure, Singleplayer, TPP.
Sequel to a japanese action-RPG series started in 1999 for Dreamcast console. Yu Suzuki, father of the series, is responsible for the production of Shenmue III in cooperation with Neilo studio. Since the game was released more than ten years after the debut of previous part of the series, it has been released for PC and PlayStation 4 console. Although the project had Sony’s backing, is was finished thanks to the support of fans on Kickstarter. Shenmue III continues the unfinished story of Ryo Hazuki, a young adept at martial arts seeking his father’s murderers. Together with his new companion, a girl named Shenhua, Ryo dwells deeper into mystery of mirrors. Third entry in the series offers an open world filled with interesting content and a new combat system, making it even more spectacular. Shenmue III also offers improved AI, more advanced physics and complex relationships between characters. Visuals side is provided by the Unreal Engine 4 technology.
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Torchlight: The Legend Continues
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RPG, Fantasy, Hack'and'slash, Action RPG, Singleplayer, Isometric View, Free-to-play.
Developed by Fedeen Games, Torchlight Mobile is a spin-off to a popular hack-and-slash game series. The title was developed from scratch with mobile devices in mind, and thus it is not a simple conversion of any of the previous installments. Torchlight Mobile invites you into a classic fantasy universe, as it stands on the brink of destruction at the hands of servants of darkness. Obviously, the task of defeating the evil forces and saving the world falls down on the player. You can pick any of the four playable character classes: Berserker, Engineer, Outlander, and Embermage, each one representing a completely different profession and requiring different play style. In a typical action RPG manner, the gameplay boils down to fighting hordes of monsters, developing your character’s skills, and upgradeing their equipment, e.g. by combining several weaker items into one more powerful. Torchlight Mobile features slightly cartoonish artworks, characteristic of the core games in the series.
Hunters: Episode One
February 18, 2011
Strategy, 2D, Space, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
Hunters: Episode One is a strategy with a turn-based tactical combat system. Players command a squad of star mercenaries who travel through the galaxy and take on even the most dangerous task for money.
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Kingdom Conquest II
October 20, 2012
Strategy, RPG Elements, Fantasy, Internet, MMORTS, Multiplayer, Action RPG, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
Kingdom Conquest II is a mobile strategy with RPG elements. Players take on the role of rulers of small nations and must take care of and develop the state, organize the economy and train armies, and then use them to fight turn-based battles with artificial intelligence or other users. At the same time, each commander has a team of heroes and their missions were carried out in the form of an action known from RPGs.
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Zero Escape: Zero Time Dilemma
June 28, 2016
Adventure, Puzzle Elements, Horror, Singleplayer, Thriller, Visual Novel.
An interactive adventure horror game from visual novel genre and a third entry in Zero Escape series, created ChunSoft in cooperation with Aksys Games. It takes place in Martian research facility, ordered to survey reactions of people locked and isolated from the rest of the world. Gameplay doesn’t differ much from that of previous parts of the series and presents fans with well-known characters. Numerous puzzles are important part of the game, which we must solve quickly to maintain our heroes lives. Unlike its predecessor though, Zero Escape 3 stands out with more philosophical approach to its theme and focus on moral dilemmas. Depending on player’s actions, he or she will witness one of three alternate endings.
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Crows: Burning Edge
October 27, 2016
Action, Beat 'em Up, Internet, Manga and Anime, Multiplayer, Action Adventure, Singleplayer, TPP, PlayStation Exclusive.
A third-person perspective action game with beat ’em up elements, created by Bandai Namco Entertainment, based on Crows, a popular Japanese manga that tells a story of a group of high-school delinquents. The plot of the game rather faithfully recreates the events known from the comic and the movies based on it. We assume the role of Harumichi Bouya, who is transferred to an infamous high-school - the Suzuran All-Boys, infested by a gang of young bandits. As the city is filled with other, competing gangs, the metropolis becomes an arena of relentless struggle for power and position in criminal structures. When it comes to mechanics, Crows: Burning Edge is somewhat similar to the Yakuza series, marrying action elements with an adventure game plot. The main focus was placed on spectacular combat sequences, which earn us respect and build our prestige in the school society.
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Cityconomy
December 2, 2015
Simulation, Economic, Internet, Machines and Equipment, Multiplayer, Polish, Singleplayer.
An economic simulator developed by a Polish studio, Nano Games. In the game we assume the role of an owner of a cleaning company that maintains cleanliness in a city. The action of Cityconomy takes place in a large metropolis where we have to perform a myriad of various activities, such as garbage disposal, removing litter, trimming lawns and even towing damaged vehicles. We carry out our responsibilities using 15 specialized trucks, all of which are officially licensed by the MAN company. As we progress, we can gain access to new districts as well as more lucrative contracts. The game features a day and night cycle, changing weather conditions, and the necessity of performing the maintenance on your company's vehicles. The game also offers a multiplayer mode for the maximum of 4 players, in which the participators either share responsibilities or cooperate in the execution of a single large job.
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Empyrion: Galactic Survival
August 5, 2020
Action, Crafting, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, Space, Multiplayer, Action Adventure, Sandbox, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Survival, TPP.
A science-fiction sandbox game that takes place in a procedurally generated universe. The story is set in the 24th century, when Earth struggles with overpopulation, climate change, and natural resource depletion. Having found a wreckage of an alien ship, powered by an unknown energy source and containing a map of a distant galaxy, humanity dispatches a powerful space expedition. The player assumes command of one of the starships; however, as a result of a mechanical failure, the vessel crashes on an uncharted planet and the protagonist, as the sole survivor, is put against impossible odds to stay alive. Gameplay-wise, Empyrion: Galactic Survival combines elements of adventure, strategy, and space simulation games, putting emphasis on survival aspects and the extensive crafting system. In the game, we arrive at various kinds of planet, where we have to face different dangers in the form of hazardous climatic conditions or hostile alien races.
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Dungeon Village
March 2, 2012
Strategy, Economic, RPG Elements, Fantasy, RTS, Singleplayer.
Dungeon Village is an economic strategy about managing a village located in a fantasy land visited by typical RPG characters. While playing, we have to develop the settlement in such a way that it attracts heroses from the area, who undertake dangerous missions for us.
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Hearthstone: The Grand Tournament
August 24, 2015
Puzzle, Fantasy, Internet, Card Games, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Online, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.
Fourth major DLC for the extremely popular collectible card game Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft from Blizzard. The expansion, developed by the creators of the base game, revolves around the eponymous tourney, organized periodically by members of the Argent Crusade for the bravest knights of Azeroth. The add-on features 132 new cards, introducing new weapons and spells as well as additional minions (e.g. Maiden of the Lake, Chillmaw or Frost Giant). A brand new feature, Inspiration, was added to the game mechanics; it consists in the fact that if there is a minion with this keyword on the table, a special effect will be activated each time the controlling hero uses their Hero Power. The Grand Tournament features also a new battlefield, enriched with additional objects, new card back as well as new rewards available in the Arena. Expansion can be purchased either for real money or for the game's virtual currency.
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Pankapu
September 21, 2016
Arcade, 2D, Crowdfunding, Platformers, Singleplayer.
The debut of a French developer known as Too Kind. The game is a two-dimensional platformer and was funded on Kickstarter. The plot in Pankapu was divided into two branches. On one hand, the game tells a story of the brave warrior Pankapu - as told by a father reading this story to his child, Jaha'rell. The actual gameplay is rooted in that story, for the player assumes the role of said warrior, who was created by the god of dreams in order to eradicate the nightmares invading this world. On the other hand, the player gets acquainted with a dark story of Jaha'rell, though in this case, the player does not have any direct influence on the course of events. In terms of the mechanics, the game is a classic action-platformer, requiring the player to explore subsequent locations, avoid various traps and fight nightmares. The protagonist's main weapon is a sword, but Pankapu can also transform, gaining access to unique attacks.
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Hue
August 30, 2016
Arcade, 2D, Puzzle Elements, Indie Games, Platformers, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.
The debut production of the independent studio Fiddlesick, combining elements of platformer and logic game. While playing, we assume the role of the eponymous hero whose task is to find his lost mother. The path to his goal is a bumpy one because his mother, a lady scientist who deals with color research, got lost somewhere in a monochromatic world. In the game, we traverse vast, single-colored maps, avoiding various obstacles and solving puzzles based mostly on color manipulation. The protagonist has the ability to change the background colors in a given location, thanks to which we can, for instance, neutralize traps, create platforms, interact with items, and unblock the way to previously unavailable places. Hue bases on the structure typical to the metroidvania genre — while exploring, we find blocked paths to which he can come back to after we have obtained necessary skills.
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The Bunker
September 20, 2016
Adventure, Full Motion Video, Indie Games, Point-and-click, Post-apocalypse, Action Adventure, Singleplayer.
An full-motion video adventure game created as a result of cooperation between Splendy Interactive and Wales Interactive. The action begins 30 years after a huge nuclear explosion destroyed Great Britain. The player takes on the role of the last survivor of a fallout shelter. In order to save his life, he decides to reach the surface. To do so, however, the protagonist first has to find answers for the many questions bothering him as well as discover many dark secrets hiding in every corner of the titular bunker. The player explores subsequent chambers and searches for clues, aiming to reach the ground level. The game stands out with the fact that all the in-game scenes were shot with real actors and inside an authentic fallout shelter located in Great Britain.
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0 A.D.
March 31, 2016, Early Access
Strategy, Economic, Indie Games, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer, Ancient History, Ancient Rome, Free-to-play.
A free-to-play real-time strategy game by Wildfire Games, a studio founded by developers and gamers who work for free in their spare time. Initially, the title was supposed to be a mod for Age of Empires II but eventually it was ported to a new engine and made available as a standalone production. The main goal of its creators was to present the most important civilizations that existed on Earth between the 5th century BC to the 5th century AD. In 0 A.D., we take part in a completely fictional conflict, although the game stays faithful to history in terms of weapons, buildings, and so on. The gameplay involves controlling a nation of our choosing and developing it throughout centuries. The player has to erect buildings, produce food, and acquire resources necessary for expansion. Apart from these, we also have to prepare for potential wars by recruiting soldiers that will repel enemy invasions or conquer nearby settlements or cities.
Megapolis
January 14, 2012
Strategy, City Builder, Economic, Facebook, Internet, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Social Networking, Free-to-play.
Social economic strategy, in which we play the role of the mayor of a virtual town, and our goal is to make it the title metropolis. During the game, we erect residential buildings, production facilities, public buildings and decorations, taking care of the residents' satisfaction and constant influence on the city's cash register.
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Pool Live Pro
February 1, 2012
Sports, Billiards, Facebook, Internet, Multiplayer, Polish, Singleplayer, Social Networking, Free-to-play.
A social billiard game played by the Polish GameDesire studio, focused on competition between players. In the game we can compete in the classic eight, nine and the so-called Blackpool. The currency won is used to unlock new billiard clubs and to buy in new competitions.
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Pikmin 4
July 21, 2023
Strategy, Puzzle Elements, Co-op, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Nintendo Exclusive.
The fourth installment of the Pikmin series created by the legendary Shigeru Miyamoto. Players control small groups of tiny charming aliens lost on an alien planet.
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ReRunners: Race for the World
June 29, 2016
Arcade, 2D, Internet, Multiplayer, Free-to-play.
A mobile arcade racing game with platform game features. It is the first game developed by Klang Games. In ReRunners: Race for the World the player assumes the role of a runner who wants to become the best runner in the world. Other players have a similar goal and one must race against them during the game. Gameplay mechanics are rather simple and consist mostly of jumping and avoiding obstacles on a few dozen of varied levels such as jungle, floating island or a rainbow arc. Levels feature open structure, allowing the player to freely explore them and collect various power-ups like bombs or jetpacks during the race. The power-ups are helpful in completing the race on first place. Additionally, as the game progresses, the player gains experience which allows him to develop abilities such as double jump. The game focuses only on online multiplayer mode.
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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Take Off: The Flight Simulator
June 9, 2016
Simulation, Polish, Planes, Singleplayer.
Take Off: The Flight Simulator is a mobile flight simulator developed by Jujubee. The game is incredibly complex for a mobile production - the mechanics aren't much less rich than those available on stationary systems. The players become a beginner pilot, who slowly but steadily gathers experience and new licenses. The players have 14 planes at their disposal - each with a detailed 3D cockpit, where the game takes place. The flight mechanics are very realistic and require taking care of such factors as proper take-off and landing, or the right adjustment of height and flight direction. In Take Off: The Flight Simulator, the players can visit airports at Hawaii, Los Angeles, New York, Sydney, London, and many other places. The core of the game is the campaign, consisting of a set of tasks - from simple commercial flights, to rescue missions. Additionally, there is a free mode. Take Off: The Flight Simulator has very good 3D graphics.
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Turmoil
June 2, 2016
Strategy, 2D, Economic, Simulation Elements, Indie Games, Singleplayer, 19th Century.
An economic strategy simulation game, created by Dutch studio Gamious. It is set in the 19th century America, during the oil drilling rush. You play as one of the daredevils who trust their luck and dream of an oil tycoon career, possibly also resulting in them becoming a mayor of some American town. You start the game by purchasing the necessary licenses and setting out to search for the deposits, and then finally you build your wells, where you extract the oil. As your business develops, you invest in upgrades, which increase the efficiency of your work and the amount of extracted resources. You also have to care for the proper storage and profitable selling of the oil on the local market, while by monitoring your competitors' activities, you may e.g. enter into various shady arrangements to undermine them.
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Skylanders Imaginators
October 14, 2016
Arcade, Figure, 3D Platformers, Singleplayer, TPP, Toys.
Another installment in the popular series of 3D platform games developed in cooperation between Activision and Toys for Bob. The series uses special toy figurines that are transferred to the virtual world of the game. The mechanics of Skylanders Imaginators are similar to the ones from the previous installments of the series. It is a typical action game focused on exploration, getting through obstacles, collecting items and fighting enemies while occasionally solving riddles. The way of interacting with the toys hasn’t changed as well – what’s more, the game is fully compatible with models released for the previous installments. Among the most important new features there is the possibility to design new characters (thanks to the toy called Creation Crystal) and completely new figurines from the Skylanders Sense group, among which there are 31 warriors.
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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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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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Cat Quest
August 8, 2017
RPG, Fantasy, Indie Games, Cats, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Action RPG, Singleplayer, Isometric View.
A comedy open-world RPG developed by The Gentlebros, the creators of the popular Slashy Hero, for mobile platforms. As the title suggests, the protagonist of Cat Quest is a cat that travels an open fantasy world with a sword in his paw and an armor on his back. The story campaign starts when the cat realm of Felingard is attacked by dragons. We assume the role of a cat whose destiny is to become a Dragon Slayer and save its people. While playing, we explore a vast world that is densely filled with various quests. We can visit, among other things, three large cities, forests, mountains, deserts, pirate islands, and dungeons. The production even features sea travel. We draw the route on the screen with our finger. When the hero encounters enemies, the player has to face them in a turn-based combat system. As befits an RPG, Cat Quest offers character development system and the possibility to acquire increasingly better equipment. The game features cartoonish style that fits the game's atmosphere.
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Wurm Unlimited
October 21, 2015
RPG, Crafting, Fantasy, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Sandbox, Online, Singleplayer, TPP.
A sandbox RPG which is a stand-alone version of a MMORPG Wurm Online. Both titles use the same technology, gameplay mechanics, and content. The difference being that Wurm Unlimited introduces a single player mode, and allows for creating private servers for multiplayer gameplay. Wurm Unlimited throws the player into a fantasy universe, and offers a complete freedom in choosing as to what to do next and what line of work should we pick up. We can get involved in animal husbandry, farming, sea adventures, city management, or even become a god. The game world is dynamic, with changing seasons, and plant growth. The players can also change the area around them, by e.g. cutting trees, or digging holes in the ground. A complex crafting system allows for resource gathering and constructing items, buildings, or even entire cities. Combat in Wurm Unlimited takes place in real time, and is slightly arcade in nature. Aside from smaller encounters with AI-controlled monsters, great wars can erupt between factions controlled by the players.
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1heart
October 10, 2014
Adventure, 2D, Horror, Indie Games, Point-and-click, Polish, Singleplayer, Hidden Objects.
A climatic adventure game with elements of horror, in which we play the role of one of the sisters, kidnapped and locked in a dark, mysterious place. The game consists of classic puzzles, requiring the collection and use of objects, logical-arcade mini-games and occasional searches for hidden objects.
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Arma III: Apex
July 11, 2016
Action, FPP, FPS, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Shooters, Modern Conflicts.
First major DLC add-on for Arma III, a realistic military simulator released in 2013 by Bohemia Interactive studio. The main component of the expansion is a completely new map, encompassing a Pacific archipelago Tanoa, with an area of 100 square kilometers. Along with the map, we receive a new cooperative campaign, which revolves around the theme of armed conflicts in the near future. The set of additions is complemented by previously unavailable weapons and vehicles, including a bit more futuristic equipment, in the form of light combat vehicles and VTOL’s - vertical takeoff planes, The integral part of the Arma III Apex add-on is a massive game update, noticeably improving the graphical layer of the base game, also incorporating a number of improvements in the mechanics and the game’s interface. At the same time, the add-on lays the foundations for its further development - both in terms of official content, as well as the one created by the players.
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The Abandoned
March 31, 2016
Action, FPP, Action Adventure, Singleplayer, Survival.
A sandbox survival simulator developed by studio Yadon and Gaijin Entertainment for mobile devices. In The Abandoned, the player goes to a mysterious island which can be freely explored. The location is filled with various enemies, threats and anomalies which may lead to insanity, if the player stays too long in their vicinity. As in other games in this genre, the character controlled by the player is at first almost completely helpless and the main objective is to explore the area in search for resources. These resources are then used for creating first tools, clothes, weapons and other items necessary for fighting and surviving. One must also search for special artifacts related to the anomalies occurring on the island. The artifacts allow the player to develop the character and teaching him some new, useful abilities. In addition to simple fight for survival, the game offers story missions and a special story mode with lowered difficulty level.
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Deadlight: Director's Cut
June 21, 2016
Arcade, 2.5D, Puzzle Elements, Singleplayer, Zombie.
A remastered edition of a 2012's two-dimensional platformer by studio Tequila Works, designed for PC and eighth generation of video game consoles. The plot of the title is set in an alternative version of the 80s, in which, as a result of a mysterious virus, world was overrun by zombies. During the game we play the part of a survivor named Randall Wayne, who is trying to reach a safe place and meet up with his friends and family. When it comes to mechanics, the game is a 2.5D platformer, emphasizing exploration and different ways of dealing with zombies. There are also purely arcade sequences, as well as environmental puzzles that we have to solve in order to get to previously inaccessible places. In comparison to the original game published four years earlier, Deadlight: Director's Cut features improved 1080p visuals, a set of new animations and a new game mode – Survival Arena.
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Aralon: Sword and Shadow
December 16, 2010
RPG, Fantasy, FPP, Singleplayer, TPP.
Aralon: Sword and Shadow is an RPG game developed with the Androidzie in mind. It is set in a fantasy land with three-dimensional graphics and open structure. The gameplay focuses on exploring, completing tasks and fighting with the help of the skill-based combat system.
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Sorcerer King: Rivals
September 15, 2016
Strategy, 4X, Fantasy, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
A stand-alone expansion to Sorcerer King, a turn-based 4x strategy. Similarly to the basic version, the expansion was created by Stardock Corporation. This time, the players assume the role of a mortal ruler whose goal is to achieve immortality. Sorcerer King: Rivals introduces two new factions (King Bazzar’s dwarves, and necromancers, led by Archmage Velemor), each with their own technologies, spells, and troops. The expansion marks the return of the Sorcerer King, who recruited three new lieutenants. As a result, the enemy armies can use up to five commanders, with two of them randomly chosen by the game before the beginning. Additionally, new items and resources are waiting to be discovered, as well as bonus content created using newly-implemented mission editor. The expansion can also be bought as a cheaper DLC.
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Nights of Azure 2: Bride of the New Moon
August 24, 2017
RPG, Fantasy, jRPG, Action RPG, Singleplayer, Slasher, TPP.
A sequel to the action RPG from the Japanese studio Gust. Nights of Azure 2 lets us revisit the dark fantasy world, in which humanity rules only by daylight, while night belongs to demonic minions of the Night Lord. However, we won’t see any old faces from first game, as the second game focuses on completely new characters. Players take role of Ashule, a warrior who dies while trying to defend her friend Liliana from a powerful demon and is reborn as half-demonic being. Her main objective is to find and rescue Liliana. Similarly to its predecessor, Nights of Azure 2 is a typical hack and slash with an arcade battle system and TPP view. As she gets more experience, Ashule will unlock more skills and get more powerful in the process. She can also be helped by female companions, and the more often she does that, the stronger bond she creates with them. This in turn lets her learn new powers or unlock news quests.
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IL-2 Sturmovik: Battle of Kuban
March 14, 2018
Simulation, World War II, Internet, Multiplayer, Planes, Singleplayer.
Another installment in the popular series of flight simulators set during the World War II period, developed by 1C Company in collaboration with 777 Studios. Il-2 Sturmovik: Battle of Kuban takes the players to the Eastern Front of the World War II, giving them a chance to participate in the eponymous Battle of Kuban. The game is played over an area of 300 by 400 kilometers. During aerial battles you can pilot such machines as Bf-109 G-4, Yak-7b, IL-2 mod.43 UBT or Spitfire Mk.VB. Additionally, some of the battles are waged on the sea and land, in which an essential part is played by destroyers, cargo ships, submarines, torpedo boats and tanks. What puts the game (and the entire series) apart from other titles is historical accuracy when it comes to World War II period as a whole as well as the flight mechanics for planes of that period. The game offers expansive single player campaign and co-op multiplayer with a functional mission editor.
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LEGO Harry Potter Collection
October 18, 2016
Arcade, Fantasy, Movies, Harry Potter, Humorous, Internet, Co-op, Books, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Package, Splitscreen, Action Adventure, Singleplayer, TPP.
A set of two enhanced parts of the LEGO Harry Potter series for the eighth generation consoles, originally released in 2010-2011 by Traveller's Tales and Warner Bros Interactive Entertainment. The set includes the games LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4 and LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7, based on the seven books in the series by the British writer J.K. Rowling. In both games, apart from the protagonist — the teenage wizard — you meet many characters from the books and movies, both his friends and enemies, including the nefarious Lord Voldemort. Both parts of LEGO Harry Potter Collection feature improved visuals, introducing e.g. enhanced lighting and new special effects. The set also includes two expansions: Spell Pack, which adds five unique spells, and Character Pack, adding 10 previously unavailable characters.
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Samurai Warriors: Spirit of Sanada
November 23, 2016
Action, Hack'and'slash, Samurai, Singleplayer, TPP.
Another installment in the series of dynamical action games traditionally developed by Omega Force. This time the player assumes the role of Yukimura Sanada, one of the more popular protagonists of the series. We follow his story from birth, through the trainings that prepare him to combat, to the civil war and death during the siege of Osaka. The gameplay is similar to the one present in the previous games in the series and is based on battles with thousands of participants. Among the improvements created by the developers there is a selection of game modes – the adventure starts in the “castle city”, a base from which we can not only select playing mode but also participate in various side activities. The main mode of the game is a historical war campaign during which the player has freedom to select tactics and optional objectives. What’s new are the “Long-term Battles” – fights that take many hours and have a day and night cycle. Samurai Warriors: Sanada Maru has high quality graphics provided by the engine created for the fourth main installment of the series.
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Train Simulator 2017
September 15, 2016
Simulation, Trains, Singleplayer.
Another installment in the railway-themed simulation game series, whose consecutive releases have been developed by Dovetail Games since 2009. Train Simulator 2017 is based on the same technology that powered the previous game. The biggest innovation are the four new routes: players can drive across Germany (between Lubeck and Hamburg), the United States (New York – New Jersey), France (Marseille Saint Charles to Avignon TGV), and the Great Britain (Bristol – Cardiff). Moreover, Train Simulator 2017 offers new locomotives, spearheaded by TGV Duplex, DB BR 218, and NJ TRANSIT ALP-45DP. Just as it was previously, the new game is fully compatible with Steam Workshop, therefore fans are free to create their own content and share it with the entire community. As always, the core gameplay element in Train Simulator 2017 is the career mode, which lets you take part in several dozen diverse scenarios.
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Daymare: 1998
September 17, 2019
Action, Horror, Indie Games, 90s, Action Adventure, Singleplayer, Survival Horror, TPP.
An action-adventure survival horror. The game is the first title developed by Invader Studios and takes place during the late nineties. The story is filled with references to nineties’ pop culture and it is presented from the perspective of several playable characters, including a special forces soldier whose family is imprisoned in a city controlled by monsters. During the game the player travels through very dangerous locations, explores, fights and occasionally solves riddles. The title was developed mostly for genre veterans and it has high difficulty level – each bullet found during the exploration counts. In addition to that, the possibility to save the game is very limited. What’s interesting, Daymore: 1998 is a project that evolved from the cancelled Resident Evil 2 Reborn – the developers decided to use their work to create their own, commercial project.
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Wonder Boy Returns
October 13, 2016
Arcade, 2D, Platformers, Remaster/remake, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.
A remake of the two-dimensional platform game released in 1986. The new version was developed by Korean studio CFK. The player assumes the role of the titular Wonder Boy – a caveman whose girlfriend was kidnapped by the Dark King. The protagonist attempts to rescue Tina while trying to take care of the villain. The gameplay of Wonder Boy Returns features traveling through various levels, jumping between platforms and fighting enemies like bees, spiders and penguins. From time to time the player faces bosses as well. In the eggs scattered across the levels the player can find power-ups that gives the protagonist new abilities (such as temporary invincibility) and weapons. In comparison to the original, the game has much richer graphics – the character models and environment textures were upgraded and the title received additional animations and light effects that accompany some of the attacks.
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Criminal Girls
November 18, 2010
RPG, 2D, Dungeon Crawler, Fantasy, jRPG, Singleplayer, Top-down, Turn-based, PlayStation Exclusive.
Original jRPG, in which we move to hell. Players take on the role of the guardian of the souls of seven young girls, who must repent of their sins. If, with our help, they can climb to the top of the hellish towers, they will have the right to be born again in the real world.
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Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles
July 18, 2017
Adventure, Exploration Games, Fantasy, Indie Games, Cozy Game, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Farm, Sandbox, Singleplayer, TPP.
Yonder: The Cloud Catcher is a fantasy action game developed by a novice Australian studio Prideful Sloth. The game takes place on a magical island Gamea and we play as a kid that was sent there by his, or hers, parents. We soon realize that our new home is not the paradise we thought it was and was overtaken by dark forces. Our task is to save Gamea. As we play, we will explore the open world of Gamea, collect various items, solve riddles, and fight with the encountered enemies. Friendly spirits that can dissipate the darkness will aid us in our adventures. The game's main story and side quests are diversified by the many additional activities, like planting and gathering crops, fishing, brewing, cooking, or crafting. As we progress, we will gather more and more resources, finding allies whose help in the war against the darkness will be essential.
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Twin Soul
October 2026
Adventure, FPP, Horror, Indie Games, Action Adventure, Singleplayer, Survival Horror.
A survival horror focused on co-op gameplay. Twin Soul was developed by White Noise studio, which was previously famed for creating a Source Engine-based modification called Silent Hill: Alchemilla. Twin Soul is set in Russia, not long after the dissolution of the USSR. The players assume the roles of souls of dead people trapped in the purgatory, trying to find their way to the afterlife. Gameplay is focused on dealing with numerous monsters, each one with unique qualities, such as sharp vision or increased hearing. Since most of the monsters are really strong and the ammo for firearms found on the way is scarce, the best way to deal with opponents is to avoid open fight and sneak past them, distracting, or creating elaborate traps. It is also important for the two players to tightly cooperate with each other. Twin Soul features amazing atmosphere inspired by H.R. Giger’s art, David Lynch’s films and modern culture of Russia.
Last Year
December 18, 2018
Action, Crowdfunding, FPP, Horror, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Survival Horror.
A first-person survival horror developed by independent studio Elastic Games. Last Year draws inspiration from typical slasher films. At the core of gameplay lies asymmetrical multiplayer designed for up to 6 players. In Last Year five players play as typical American teenagers, while the sixth assumes the role of a psychopath, hunting down the rest. In the game each hero has a particular role to play, and the key to success is proper cooperation and using each character’s strengths. It’s also important to gather resources and items, which can be used to create impromptu weapons. Also the individual killers have unique abilities – each of them offers different killing techniques. The deadly competition takes place in various locations. There, the players’ task is – as you may easily guess – to use the items appearing on the maps and survive the nightmare by any means possible.
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Romance of the Three Kingdoms
December 31, 1985
Strategy, 2D, China, Grand Strategy, Historical, Romance of The Three Kingdoms, Singleplayer, Ancient History, War Strategy, Turn-based.
Turn-based strategy, which takes place in China during the Han Dynasty. The player's task is to manage his state and to unite the other regions under his rule.
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Die Young
September 12, 2019
Action, Exploration Games, Adventure Elements, FPP, Indie Games, Action Adventure, Singleplayer, Survival.
An independent exploration game with survival elements from an in-house team of the Indie Gala company. We play as a heroine who found herself on a Mediterranean island, not knowing how, why, and by whom she was kidnapped. She must uncover the truth behind this event and escape. Die Young employs first-person perspective and focuses on exploration. Aside from that, the protagonist must fight for survival, gathering food, water and useful equipment. Because she can’t use any weapons, our heroine is forced to run from dangers and climb on her surroundings to avoid danger – otherwise, she will meet a horrible end at the hands of opponents, with decapitations with axe being common scenes. What makes Die Young stand out from other games from the genre are its high-quality visuals, with detailed, moved by wind plants.
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Black The Fall
July 11, 2017
Adventure, 2.5D, Dystopia, Puzzle Elements, Platformers, Action Adventure, Singleplayer.
An action-adventure title developed by the independent developer Sand Sailor Studio. The action of Black The Fall takes place in a communist industrial dystopia where the inhabitants are completely subject to the regime. The main hero, named Black, is a obedient worker at one of the many factories. However, when the entrance door gets damaged, he takes the opportunity to break free. Gameplay featuring a side-view focuses on exploration of the mysterious environment. Locations introduce numerous traps, obstacles, and diverse environmental puzzles. During gameplay, Black gets his hands on a designator – a tool which gives him control over workers, machines, and other friendly beings. The title utilizes 2.5D visuals that do not feature too many vivid colors, which makes the title stand out.
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Dynasty Warriors: Godseekers
August 3, 2016
RPG, China, Singleplayer, Tactics, Turn-based, PlayStation Exclusive, Isometric View.
A tactical RPG which is a spin-off of a popular series of hack and slash games, developed by Omega Force. The game is set in the Three Kingdoms period, at the end of the Han dynasty's rule. The plot focuses on the character of a young warrior by the name of Zhao Yun, and his friend Lei Bin. The adventure begins when the characters discover a mysterious cave - in there, they find a young woman frozen into a brick of ice. During their journey, the characters explore the entire country, gradually becoming true heroes, for instance, through participating in battles and making history. Dynasty Warriors: Godseekers is played from an isometric view and the core of the experience is made up of turn-based encounters with enemies. When fighting, it is crucial to distribute one's warriors appropriately on the map, but applying adequate kinds of attacks and being in possession of sufficiently powerful weapons are equally important. The game offers a large set of weapons - those can be acquired through trade or completing different quests.
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Double Dragon IV
January 30, 2017
Action, 2D, Beat 'em Up, Internet, Co-op, LAN, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Singleplayer.
The fourth installment in the legendary beat ‘em up series, developed by Arc System Works. The development was supported by the persons responsible for the cult-classic previous installments of the series, including Takaomi Kaneko, Yoshihisa Kishimoto, Koji Ogata, and Kazunaka Yamane. Similarly to the previous installments of the Double Dragon series, the gameplay focuses on traversing 2D locations and eliminating hordes of approaching opponents. Our means of survival include punches and kicks, as well as numerous melee weapons, with each level ending in a boss fight that requires much more effort from the player. Double Dragon IV received a story mode that can be completed alone, or with the help of another player. Completing the campaign unlocks the Tower Mode, involving the climb on the progressively higher levels of the titular tower, and a 2P Duel Mode, focusing on online 1v1 battes. The game is characterized by simple, pixel-art visuals, which take the player back to the previous installments of the series, known for popularizing the beat ‘em up genre.
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