Spacewrights
cancelled
Strategy, Economic, Indie Games, Internet, Multiplayer, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Space Sim.
Space economic strategy with simulation elements, implementing an old-school pixel-art graphic style, and the debut production of independent American studio ArithmeBit. During the game, we control a fleet of spaceships, traversing the vast, open world, discovering new planets, and fighting with encountered opponents. Developers have left players a lot of choice in taking various activities and choosing a career. Authors also provided them with the ability to land on planet surfaces in order to obtain raw materials or capture unknown fauna species. During the game, we unlock a number of technologies, allowing modifications of our ships and space stations. We can also assign additional tasks to individual members of the crew who can develop their skills and learn new roles in the course of the game. Spacewrights offers a narrative campaign for single player as well as a survival mode and cross-platform multiplayer.
DomiNations
April 2, 2015
Strategy, Economic, Internet, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, War Strategy.
A mobile strategy game from the creators of Rise of Nations. DomiNations lets us lead one of several developing nations (including Britons, Romans, Japanese, Greek) on their quest for power and world domination. We start in the Stone Age and – as we progress and invent more advanced technologies – experience all of the most important eras of human history. Like the popular Sid Meier’s Civilization series, the game features famous buildings and historical characters, such as Alexander the Great, Cleopatra or Napoleon Bonaparte. The developers have focused on the technological progress, which allows us to move to another age. Alliances with other users are equally important as the conquest of nearby areas. DomiNations features attractive, two-dimensional visuals in high resolutions, with very detailed objects and good-looking animations of units.
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Brothers in Arms 3: Sons of War
December 17, 2014
Action, World War II, Singleplayer, Shooters, TPP.
A three-dimensional World War II shooter developed by Gameloft. The main protagonist is Sergeant Wright, who after landing in Normandy continues the military offensive on territories occupied by the Nazis. He is accompanied by a small group of men, each member of which has unique equipment and skills. The game features only a story campaign, which consists of eight missions. During them the player participates in open shootouts with enemies and performs stealth missions. The action is presented with a third-person perspective – the first-person perspective is used only while precisely aiming. Because of that and the presence of a cover system, despite the large number of enemies the action is rather slow paced. During the fights the player can use special attacks (like an airstrike, rockets, Molotov’s cocktails) and the gameplay mechanics feature RPG traits like statistics upgrading and developing the skills of members of the squad.
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Pokemon Camp
October 21, 2014
Arcade, Puzzle Elements, Minigames, Pokemon, Singleplayer.
Pokemon Camp is an application for fans of the Pokemon cycle. It allows you to visit a training island inhabited by creatures, play several different mini games, learn new facts about the brand's story and take pictures of the real world, and then enrich them with virtual elements.
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Icewind Dale: Enhanced Edition
October 30, 2014
RPG, Dungeons & Dragons, Fantasy, Internet, Classic RPG, Co-op, Multiplayer, Remaster/remake, Singleplayer, Isometric View.
Refreshed edition of the cult cRPG game created by Black Isle team in 2000. Canadian studio Beamdog, known from two successful remakes of equally legendary Baldur's Gate series, is responsible for its creation. The action of the game is set in Forgotten Realms universe and tells about adventures of six-person team of daredevils, who set off on a journey through the title Valley of the Ice Storm to the mountains called the Spine of the World.
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Sparkle 2
June 20, 2013
Puzzle, 2D, Arcade Elements, Match-3, Singleplayer.
An arcade puzzle game in which we are looking for five magic keys. Our task is to match the colorful crystals whose string moves through the screen.
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Shadow Realms
cancelled
RPG, Dungeon Crawler, Episodic, Fantasy, Co-op, Action RPG, Online, TPP.
Network action RPG from the experienced BioWare studio - creators of such series as Baldur's Gate, Dragon Age and Mass Effect. The action of the game takes place in a fantastic universe, in which the modern Earth and the magical land of Embra are combined. The aim of players is to defeat mysterious Shadowlord and his legions, threatening both worlds. The gameplay mechanics is based on the rules of paper RPG systems. In the game takes part a team of four cooperating heroes with different classes and skills.
F1 2015
July 10, 2015
Racing, Formula 1, Internet, Multiplayer, Cars, Singleplayer.
It is the seventh installment in a race game series devoted to Formula 1. As per usual, the game was created by British developer Codemasters, known for such legendary titles, as Colin McRae Rally, TOCA Race Driver, or Micro Machines. Traditionally, you can play through an entire Formula 1 season, taking part in all test sessions, eliminations, and proper races. The game features also a scenario mode and a multiplayer, letting you compete against living opponents. For the first time in the history of the series the creators adjusted the time of release to coincide with the beginning of the racing season. This enabled the game to synchronize drivers’ condition and performance in-game and in reality, using real-life data. F1 2015 is the first edition of the series designed for the eight generation consoles, which significantly improved the game’s realism and graphics.
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Train Simulator 2016
September 17, 2015
Simulation, Trains, Singleplayer.
Another annual edition of one of the most popular train simulators. For many years the series was developed Rail Simulation Developments. The foundations of the new installment remain unchanged and the game still focuses mostly on controlling various train types on tracks located in different corners of the world. The player can select from many faithfully recreated rail tracks and realistic models of actual trains. Train Simulator 2016 is a technical revolution for the series, introducing the game to the modern Unreal Engine 4 technology. This had a very positive impact on the graphics of the title, but it also made the DLC created for the previous games incompatible with the 2016 installment. The players are forced to build their large base of expansions from scratch. The game traditionally offers an advanced editor which enables the player to create their own locomotives, locations and tasks.
Fist of Jesus
September 17, 2014
Fighting, 2D, Beat 'em Up, Humorous, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.
Fist of Jesus is a walking brawl developed by the Mutant Games team, in which Jesus and Judas join forces against the invasion of living corpses. The controversial topic was treated here with a pinch of salt and presented in the cartoon style of the comedy.
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Star Traders: Frontiers
August 1, 2018
RPG, Strategic Elements, Indie Games, Space, Sandbox, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
A space RPG with emphasized strategic elements developed by Trese Brothers Games. The game takes place in the universe known from the first installment of the series and from the turn-based game Star Traders 4X Empires. The title allows the player to assume the role of a captain of a space ship who is trying to earn money for himself and his crew. During the game player completes various tasks, gradually improves his ship, recruits and trains the crew, of which every member has different personality and their strong and weak points. Star Traders 2 RPG offers many opportunities for combat in turn-based system not only in space, but also in atmosphere and on the surface of the planet. The title offers complete freedom of acting thanks to which one can decide whether he wants to be a space pirate, a merchant, a bounty hunter, a mercenary, a soldier or a spy. One can also freely combine various career paths.
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Space Rogue
September 15, 2016
Strategy, RPG Elements, Space, RTS, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
A space themed real-time strategy with RPG elements and the debut project of Red Beat studio, established by the veterans of the Ukrainian developer scene. The plot of Space Rouge has been created in the vein of classic science fiction novels on space travel. During the gameplay, we traverse a procedurally generated galaxy, taking part in interesting missions and random events that constantly force us to make decisions shaping the course of the story. We conduct real-time battles, taking place in space, as well as on the planets’ surfaces, or aboard a starship. The whole game is complemented by such features as the ability to modify the ship and expand it with new segments or the experience system for individual crew members. Space Rouge offers attractive, slightly cartoonish 3D visuals and powerful modding tools that allow for modification of almost every element of the game.
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RIDE
March 27, 2015
Racing, Internet, Motorbike, Multiplayer, Singleplayer.
RIDE is a realistic motorcycle racing game developed by the experienced studio Milestone, creators of the well-known game series like Screamer, SBK, MotoGP, or WRC: FIA World Rally Championship. There are over one hundred motor bikes, divided into four categories, available in RIDE. We can modify all of them, in terms of both design and technical aspects. Races take place in fifteen diversified locations, among which we will find the professional Grand Prix race tracks and tracks located in cities and outside of them. As the game leans towards simulation, even the smallest mistake can cost us the entire race. At the same time, many facilities were implemented to make the driving model more arcade and enjoyable for the less experienced players. There are seven game modes available, all of them being playable in both single player and multiplayer.
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Master X Master
January 31, 2018, End of Life
Action, RPG Elements, Fantasy, Internet, Co-op, MMO, MOBA, Online, Isometric View, Free-to-play.
A hybrid MMO game combining PvP duels typical for MOBA titles with an extensive, story-based PvE component; it was created by NCSoft - an experienced, Korean developer. The game is set in a universe that mingles together elements of NCSoft's earlier games, and the player can explore various colorful sceneries. Both popular and completely new characters were included - each has their different active and passive abilities. The player can switch between two different characters during PvP fights (including modes such as Team Deathmatch, Point Control or Ruins of the Titans). What is innovative about Master X Master, is the introduction of an additional yet full-fledged PvE component based on missions differing in difficulty level and set in one of 25 locations. All of this is complemented by a recreational mode, which is a rare occurrence in MMO games. In this mode, the player can enjoy three arcade mini-games, including Laser Dodging, Bullet Mode and Racing.
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Nancy Drew: Labyrinth of Lies
January 31, 2018, End of Life
Adventure, Detective, Point-and-click, Singleplayer.
The thirty-first episode of a popular adventure series about the adventures of teenage detective Nancy Drew. This time the action takes place in Greece, where valuable museum exhibits disappear in mysterious circumstances a few days before the planned exhibition.
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Ego Protocol
January 31, 2018, End of Life
Arcade, 2D, Puzzle Elements, Indie Games, Platformers, Polish, Singleplayer.
Ego Protocol is a logic/arcade game developed by the Polish studio Static Dreams. The game won The Jam competition organized by the 1ndieWorld website, where competitors had to create a game in the spirit of the classic Polish platformer Electro Body. In Ego Protocol we have to manipulate the game's environment in order for our hero to reach his destination and avoid all sorts of dangers that await him. Each of the forty five game levels is made of a dozen or so square blocks which we can move around in order to create a path to the portal for our character. In addition to our impact on the game's environment, we can give our hero simple orders to make him avoid the traps or deal with the enemies. Gameplay is fast-paced and relies heavily on the player's reflexes. The game has simple 2D visuals full of gloomy colors.
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The Last Night
January 31, 2018, End of Life
Adventure, 2.5D, Cyberpunk, Arcade Elements, Platformers, Action Adventure, Science Fiction, Side-scroll, Singleplayer, Stealth.
A cyberpunk platformer with adventure elements. Developed by Odd Tales, it's the company's first commercial production, developed from a free title that has won Cyberpunk Jam 2014. The action of The Last Night is set in a futuristic, open city divided into four areas of different appearance and atmosphere, which influences gameplay. You assume the role of a spy hired by private employers who give you such tasks as stealing cars or killing particular people. The city is filled with cameras and patrols, so in order to succeed, you need to sneak, avoid raising suspicion, look for alternative paths, and hack various computer networks. Chatting with NPCs is also an efficient way of getting the job done – the characters dynamically react to the player’s actions.
Dungeons II
January 31, 2018, End of Life
Strategy, Economic, Fantasy, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, RTS, Singleplayer.
A continuation of the original strategy game from 2011, inspired by the Bullfrog's cult classic Dungeon Keeper. In this production from Realmforge, we once again assume the role of a dark lord who rules underground dungeons. This time, however, his ambitions go much further. Apart from defending his realm, his goal is also to attack human settlements and castles that can be found on the surface. Therefore, the gameplay of Dungeons 2 takes place on two levels. The economic part focuses around raw materials acquisition, dungeon development, researching new technologies, and training monsters. Once the player emerges on the surface, the game turns into a classic RTS, in which we lead an army of horrific creatures to plunder and wreak havoc in human settlements. The game is characterized by a rather humorous approach, making fun of numerous, hackneyed patterns of the fantasy genre. In addition to the typical single-player campaign, the game also features a multiplayer mode for up to 4 people.
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Constructor
January 31, 2018, End of Life
Strategy, City Builder, Economic, Gangster, Internet, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer, Isometric View.
A humorous economic strategy in which we take control of our own construction company, and our goal is to compete ruthlessly with the industry's competitors. By building appropriate workshops and houses for rent, we try to slow down the development of our rivals by means that are not necessarily in line with the law.
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Constructor HD
January 31, 2018, End of Life
Strategy, City Builder, Economic, Gangster, Remaster/remake, RTS, Singleplayer, Isometric View.
Remake of a bestselling economic strategy game released in 1997, prepared by creators of the original – British studio System 3 Software. In the game we take on the role of an owner of a construction company, and our goal is to develop a thriving business and eliminate competition, always breathing down our neck. During the game we have to take care of raw materials supply, such as concrete or wood, and construct customer-fit houses which, when sold or rented, will give us a reasonable profit. A characteristic feature of the title is the possibility to take advantage of various not always lawful methods of undermining the competition. We can bribe protesting hippies, psychopaths, thieves, or saboteurs, and in the later stages of the game also cooperate with mafia. The main feature of the refreshed version of Constructor are its HD resolution graphics. Creators decided not to interfere with the classic gameplay mechanics, keeping also the large dose of humor that traditionally accompanies our struggle.
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Carnivores: Dinosaur Hunt
January 31, 2018, End of Life
Action, Dinosaurs, FPP, FPS, Indie Games, Hunting, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Shooters.
A new version of the classic FPS with dinosaurs, which was first released in 1998 on personal computers. The new version combines the plot of the original game with modern graphics and technical features that were used in newer ports of the game. The newest edition was developed by a team that consists mostly of the creators of the first version. The action of the game takes place in a distant future. During the exploration of remote areas of the space, a planet with similar environment to Earth is discovered. Powerful dinosaurs inhabit it. Despite the fact that colonization of the planet is impossible, DinoHunt Inc. decides to take advantage of the opportunity and organize an unusual safari for the rich, during which the participants can hunt prehistoric creatures. The gameplay mechanics combine features of classic first-person shooters with typical hunting games. The title offers a wide variety of weapons and hunting trophies. The centerpiece of the game are carefully-recreated dinosaurs.
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Toukiden Kiwami
January 31, 2018, End of Life
Action, Fantasy, Hack'and'slash, Internet, Co-op, LAN, Japanese Mythology, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, TPP.
Game was created by Omega Force, Japanese studio known from such series as Dynasty Warriors or Samurai Warriors. The plot of the game refers to the Japanese mythology and focuses on the war waged with demons called Oni, which crawled out from under the ground and took over most of human settlements. Players take on the role of elite warriors, called to fight against the spreading evil. Gameplay boils down to exploration and conversations with NPCs who give us further tasks.
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Pacer
January 31, 2018, End of Life
Racing, Crowdfunding, Indie Games, Internet, Multiplayer, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
Formula Fusion is a futuristic racing game developed by R8 Games in cooperation with The Designers Republic. The game is a spiritual successor to the Wipeout series. Just like in the aforementioned title, we use futuristic antigravitational vehicles (they can reach enormous speeds) to race against other drivers on unique futuristic race tracks. Achieving victory depends not only on our driving skills, but also on using various types of weapons. The game, however, comes with some features that were not present in the original Wipeout games. We can craft and implement all sorts of upgrades to our machines and create our own racing tracks. Along with single player, Formula Fusion offers a synchronous multiplayer with online leagues and a hyperspeed game mode.
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Knights and Bikes
January 31, 2018, End of Life
Arcade, Crowdfunding, Adventure Elements, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, 80s, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Action Adventure, Singleplayer.
Knights and Bikes is a PC-based nostalgic action adventure game that takes us to a small British island in autumn 1987 and casts us as teenage girls trying to stop the ghostly invasion. The game is mainly about exploring and fighting, and in both of these aspects the use of bicycles plays a key role.
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Little Racers
January 31, 2018, End of Life
Racing, 2D, Arcade Elements, Indie Games, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Top-down, Xbox Exclusive.
Simple, two-dimensional racing game in a classic top view, referring to arcade games from the 16-bit era and vending machines in the living room. Players have at their disposal more than 20 routes and more than 40 cars, divided into 8 classes. We can play alone or in local/network multiplayer mode.
Battalion 1944
January 31, 2018, End of Life
Action, FPP, FPS, World War II, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, Online, Shooters, Free-to-play.
A multiplayer-focused first-person shooter set during the World War 2, developed by British Bulkhead Interactive studio. The maps on which we play are inspired by real battlefields of the Great War, like the streets of Carentan or the forests near Bastogne. We play as an infantry soldier and take part in dynamic, purely arcade battles – though not without a good dose of realism, visible in e.g. faithfully recreated weapons. The game emphasizes players skills and lacks a character progression system typically present in other online titles, with our only reward for winning being only cosmetic additions. Battalion 1944 offers many classic game modes, like deathmatch, capture the flag, and their team variants.
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Children of Zodiarcs
January 31, 2018, End of Life
RPG, Fantasy, jRPG, Singleplayer, Tactics, Turn-based, Isometric View.
Children of Zodiarcs is a tactical RPG developed by Cardboard Utopia. The game takes place in a fantasy world ruled by the Torian Empire. The empire owes its power to the titular Zodiarcs, ancient machines that were left behind by a long extinct civilization. We play as a band of thieves caught in the act of robbing one of the nobles. This draws the attention of the guards and other criminal groups, like the Cannibal Clan. Gameplay is based on turn-based combat. The key to success lies in taking advantage of the game's environment and the individual skills of our party members. Almost all of our combat actions are controlled by a deck of cards we collect during our adventures. The effects of our actions can be empowered by throwing dice. We can improve those dice through an advanced crafting system. Children of Zodiarcs allows us to develop our characters in many various ways.
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SkidStorm
January 31, 2018, End of Life
Racing, Arcade Elements, Vector Graphics, Internet, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Top-down.
An arcade top-down racing game. Eat My Dust! was developed by Immobile Games studio (Hopping Penguin and Master Archer 3D) for mobile platforms. The title is a typical example of the genre, featuring a light tone and vector graphics. The players can use several vehicles that are unlocked as they progress in the game. The tracks on which the races take place all feature desert scenery. Despite the fact of being short, they are filled with various ramps, traps, and destructible objects that make the races more interesting. The developers made sure that their game has simple, intuitive controls – the game uses automatic acceleration and auto-regenerating boost. The player must focus only on controlling the vehicle. Eat My Dust! offers both single- and multiplayer. The first mode offers many races against AI as part of the campaign, and time trials. As for the multiplayer mode, up to four players can play simultaneously.
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Sorcery! 2
January 31, 2018, End of Life
Adventure, Fantasy, Gamebook, Singleplayer, Text.
A sequel to a unique adventure RPG by inkle studio, and an adaptation of a popular gamebook by Steve Jackson and John Blanche. The story of Sorcery! 2 continues the tale of its predecessor and takes us to Khare, town of outlaws, where The Festival of Thieves is celebrated. Players have to discover the mysteries of the town, overthrow the council ruling it, and stop an incoming invasion. We can start with a completely new character or import our hero from the first game to explore the world and talk with characters, making decisions that affect the plot. Interestingly, depending on our personal feelings, the town’s inhabitants might not necessarily deserve saving, and their fate is mostly in our hands. The key features of the first Sorcery! are obviously present, including the original character development system and the unusual battle system that chooses the actions available to us depending on our play style.
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Sorcery! 4: The Crown of Kings
January 31, 2018, End of Life
Adventure, Fantasy, Gamebook, Singleplayer, Text.
The fourth (and, according to its creators, final) entry in the warmly-welcomed adventure RPG series from inkle based on Sorcery!, a popular gamebook from 1983. Like the three previous titles, Sorcery! 4 offers a completely new story, so knowledge of the earlier games isn’t necessary to play. Once again, we can create a completely new character or import our old hero from the previous parts of the series. The gameplay of Sorcery! 4 employs the usual mechanics of the series, focusing on exploration and reading to get to know characters and the surrounding world. The story, however, develops non-linearly and is shaped by the numerous decisions the player had taken throughout the game. The game is complemented by the trademarks of the series: the character progression system and unique arcade combat.
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The Final Station
January 31, 2018, End of Life
Action, 2D, Indie Games, Trains, Post-apocalypse, Action Adventure, Singleplayer, Survival.
A post-apocalyptic adventure game featuring a classic 2D side-view and old-school pixel art visuals. The action of the game is set in a world in which the human kind is almost gone because of an outbreak of a virus that transforms people into strange and dangerous beasts. You assume the role of a survivor traveling from town to town to look for fuel and other important resources. Gameplay is divided into two separate aspects: the first one concerns keeping your train - the only means of transportation you have available - in good shape and taking care of its passengers. The other one involves exploration and fighting. Once in a while, you will stop at different places to thoroughly search them. Outside the train you can come across a variety of useful objects, or meet other survivors, but you will also stumble upon bloodthirsty creatures, which will need an immediate introduction to your broad arsenal of weapons.
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Two Worlds II: Call of the Tenebrae
January 31, 2018, End of Life
RPG, Fantasy, Internet, Multiplayer, Polish, Action RPG, Singleplayer, TPP.
The second major expansion to Two Worlds II – third-person fantasy RPG created by the Polish studio Reality Pump. Call of the Tenebrae was released six years after the core game, along with a remastered version of the latter, so it offers better graphics than the original title. Main focus of the DLC’s story is the new enemy – a vile race of sapient rat-like monsters, serving some even more powerful creatures that seek to destroy the world of Antaloor. You have to assemble your allies – both old friends and new characters – and stop this threat. Call of the Tenebrae offers a dozen or so hours of gameplay. The adventure takes place in various new locations where you can find new items, learn new skills and encounter new enemies. Although the DLC has large amount of single player content, it offers no upgrades for the multiplayer mode.
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Faeria
January 31, 2018, End of Life
Strategy, Fantasy, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Indie Games, Internet, Card Games, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
A card game with turn-based strategy elements that uses free-to-play distribution model with microtransactions. Faeria invites the players into an old fantasy world, home to humans as well as other intelligent species. The game puts emphasis on the lore and contains much additional information about the fictional universe. As for the gameplay, Faeria represents an unorthodox approach to the card game genre. Duels between two players are the foundation of the game. The fights are waged by using cards drawn from users’ personal decks. The warriors must also gather resources and use them in the duels. The cards represent heroes, effects and spells, but they cannot be played freely. Instead they have to be used on special, hexagon fields. Empty at first, the map becomes filled with hexes due to the player’s actions, and various terrain types affect the behavior of units and spells. Another innovation in the game is the necessity for characters to find themselves on adjacent fields in order to start the battle. It is worth adding that Faeria also allows the owners of various gaming platforms to face each other.
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Fallout 4: Wasteland Workshop
January 31, 2018, End of Life
RPG, Crafting, FPP, FPS, Post-apocalypse, Role-playing Shooter, Action RPG, Sandbox, Singleplayer, TPP, TPS.
The second minor DLC for the 2015’s Fallout 4, a sandbox action RPG from Bethesda. The biggest novelty introduced in the Wasteland Workshop expansion is the option to tame or subjugate various kinds of hostile wasteland creatures, from beasts such as the Deathclaw to humanoid opponents, like bandits. Once captured, they can be kept in personally designed cages and let out when the situation calls for it, or we simply feel like doing it, for instance: during an assault on a mutant encampment or to provide a unique entertainment to the inhabitants of our settlement. As the title suggests, the expansion offers a large selection of new objects to craft and install in our settlements, including neon lights and various stuffed animals among other things.
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Fallout 4: Far Harbor
January 31, 2018, End of Life
RPG, Crafting, FPP, FPS, Post-apocalypse, Role-playing Shooter, Action RPG, Sandbox, Singleplayer, TPP, TPS.
The third in turn and the first major DLC for the fourth entry in the cult post-apocalyptic franchise, Fallout. In Fallout 4: Far Harbor, we take on a case from Valentine’s Detective Agency. Following the trail of a missing girl, the protagonist leaves the Commonwealth and finds himself on a heavily irradiated island on which the eponymous coastal town is located. Upon arrival, the hero engages in a conflict between three local factions and, uncovering subsequent secrets of Far Harbors, tries to bring peace to the place. The action takes place in a vast, completely new region that offers not only the aforementioned town, but also numerous settlements and undergrounds with a myriad of main and side quests to complete. Moreover, the expansion features some previously unavailable enemies, weapons, armor, and so on. The game is characterized by a significantly higher difficulty level than the vanilla game and is meant for more experienced characters.
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Mechajammer
January 31, 2018, End of Life
RPG, Crowdfunding, Cyberpunk, Indie Games, Classic RPG, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Turn-based, Isometric View.
A cyberpunk role-playing game featuring a turn-based combat system. It was developed by Whalenought, an American studio consisting of two people, who also created Serpent in the Staglands - a game similar in genre. The story is set in the near future on the island of Calitana, where the society sends people labeled as worthless. Isolated from the rest of the world, the place soon transforms into hell on Earth ruled by criminal organizations in control of the scarce supplies and resources left on the island. The players assume the role of a newcomer; their task is to survive and ensure the survival of other people who, in time, decided to join the protagonist. The player explores the game world, talks to other characters and completes quests. The game emphasizes its turn-based combat system. It is a cyberpunk game, thus apart from the traditional statistics progression, the player can also benefit from various cybernetic implants.
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Legend of the Skyfish
January 31, 2018, End of Life
Action, 2D, Fantasy, Indie Games, Action Adventure, Singleplayer, Top-down.
An action-adventure game for mobile devices, set in a fairy-tale land, in which a sea deity, enraged by the greed of man, turned humans into fish-like monsters. The protagonist, one of the survivors, leaves her family island in search for her kidnapped brother. The gameplay of Legend of the Skyfish focuses on exploration of varied environments, gathering new pieces of equipment, solving various puzzles, and fighting enemies. In combat, you use a unique weapon resembling a cross between a fishing rod and a sabre. The tool can also be used to drag objects closer to you and makes it easier to move around areas full of traps. Stealth fans can try to sneak behind their foes' backs and eliminate them without raising alarm. The game features simple but nice visuals and a bird's eye view.
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Forza Motorsport 6: Apex
January 31, 2018, End of Life
Racing, Cars, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.
A free-to-play spin-off installment to the bestselling racing game series known from the subsequent generations of the Xbox console. It was developed by Turn 10 Studios with PC users in mind. The gameplay of Forza Motorsport 6: Apex does not differ significantly from other full-fledged installments in the series and emphasizes simulation aspects (while still offering a number of gameplay facilities). Compared to the full-price console version, the title is significantly poorer content-wise. The game features only slightly more than 60 cars (compared to the 450 models available in the original) and 20 tracks in six locations based on actual racing circuits. The basic game mode, Showcase Tour, allows us to take part in 12 automobile events commented on by the former hosts of the highly-popular Top Gear television series.
Rokh
January 31, 2018, End of Life
Action, FPP, Co-op, Multiplayer, Science Fiction, Survival.
An interactive survival horror set in a science-fiction world, developed by Darewise Interactive studio, in which we play as one of the Martian colonists with the task of surviving in the hostile environment. The gameplay mechanics are mostly based on other, similar games from this genre, with the gameplay boiling down to exploration and creation of necessary items using a complex crafting system, which relies heavily on robotics and programming. We also have to take care of various vital parameters of our character, providing him with food, oxygen, and protection from radiation. The game concentrates around the co-op mode, which shows not only in the possibility of working together with other players, but is also necessary to master crafting. Rokh is powered by Unreal Engine 4, offering e.g. dynamic weather and atmospheric pressure, which both have major impact on the gameplay.
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Undercover Missions: Operation Kursk K-141
January 31, 2018, End of Life
Adventure, Point-and-click, Singleplayer, Espionage, TPP.
A third-person point-and-click espionage thriller adventure game developed by The Game Species. The action of Undercover Missions: Operation Kursk K-141 is set aboard the eponymous Russian submarine which went missing under suspicious circumstances in August of 2000. In the game we assume the role of a secret agent whose mission is to detect and capture the leader of a criminal organization that's been stealing Russian weapon systems. When her undercover partner suddenly vanishes without a trace, the protagonist has to board Kursk and gather the necessary evidence on her own before they are both buried on the bottom of the ocean. As far as gameplay is concerned, the title is a classical adventure game in which we visit nearly 50 locations, interact with characters we meet and collect items vital to solving subsequent puzzles. Moreover, we participate in over a dozen mini-games that test our skills and detective sense.
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Dead Star
November 1, 2016, End of Life
Action, Internet, Space, Multiplayer, Science Fiction, Shoot 'em Up.
A multiplayer shooter set in space, created by Armature studio. The action of Dead Star takes place near a dying star that will soon transform into a supernova. Each ship owner tries to scavenge the remaining resources in the area in order to escape, even if it means taking away lives. There are two teams composed of up to 10 players. They are in control of various spaceships that can be customized and upgraded. The game mechanics in Dead Star resembles old-school arcade shooters. You move in two-dimensional environment with a top-down view of the vehicle and aiming independent from the ship’s movement. Dead Star includes several modern design solutions, and procedural map generation is the most important one among them. Levels are randomly filled with obstacles and structures that provide various bonuses.
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Toukiden 2
November 1, 2016, End of Life
Action, RPG Elements, Fantasy, Hack'and'slash, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Singleplayer, TPP.
A sequel to the 2013 action game Toukiden: The Age of Demons, created by Japanese studio Omega Force (known for e.g. One Piece: Pirate Warriors 3 and Dynasty Warriors). Unlike its predecessor, which was only available for portable devices, Toukiden 2 was also released for PlayStation 3 and 4 home consoles. The game's mechanics are similar to those of the first installment, so it's still a hack and slash with RPG elements. The setting is again the fantasy world ravaged by armies of demons, and you play as a seasoned warrior, who's dedicated to defeat them. The combat system is based on spectacular combo attacks and requires some agility. When facing boss enemies, you need to use a proper strategy and take advantage of your opponent's weaknesses. Toukiden 2 features an open world, where you can find NPCs, side quests, and various service providers. Apart from the singleplayer campaign, the game also has an online multiplayer mode.
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Until Dawn: Rush of Blood
November 1, 2016, End of Life
Action, FPP, PlayStation VR, Rail Shooter, Singleplayer, Shooters, PlayStation Exclusive, VR.
A spin-off to the well-received horror game Until Dawn. This installment is a typical rail shooter developed with PlayStation VR goggles in mind. During the game player assumes the role of a passenger of an automatically moving cart. One uses the cart to travel through various locations filled with different opponents. As per genre's tradition, the player is tasked with quick and effective elimination of everything that moves. In addition to enemies, Until Dawn: Rush of Blood is also filled with typical jump-scares that resemble the ones used in amusement parks. The VR goggles improve the immersion of the game – thanks to them the players can feel as if they were personally participating in the events shown on the screen.
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Contradiction: Spot The Liar!
November 1, 2016, End of Life
Adventure, Detective, Puzzle Elements, Full Motion Video, Singleplayer.
A detective adventure game based on the Full Motion Video (FMV) technology. In Contradiction: Spot the Liar! developed by Baggy Cat, the player gets to follow the adventures of detective Jenks, who is tasked with investigating the Atlas training center, where a number of mysterious events have occurred recently. In terms of gameplay mechanics, the game is a combination of adventure games similar to Myst and classic FMV productions. The player is given a map of a region and is able to freely move around between the consecutive locations. Using the tile-by-tile movement system, one has to find and analyze multiple clues, pieces of evidence, and items, as well as interact with the citizens of Edenton and Atlas' employees. The dialogues are incredibly important due to all the contradictions and lies, which drive the thought processes of most of those involved in the case led by detective Jenks. The cast of Contradiction: Spot the Liar! comprises a number of professional, however not very famous actors, such as Rupert Booth, Paul Darrow, and Melanie Gray.
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Trillion: God of Destruction
November 1, 2016, End of Life
RPG, Fantasy, Roguelike, Singleplayer.
An RPG with rougelike elements created by Compile Heart, a Japanese studio known from series such as Hyperdimension Neptunia or Record of Agarest War Zero. The player enters a fantasy universe in which a great war between the Heavens and the Underworld took place 1000 years ago. The peaceful lives of Underworld demons have been interrupted by the appearance of Trillion – the legendary god of destruction whose objective is to begin the apocalypse. A great king – Zeabolos – has been defeated by Trillion, but is resurrected thanks to a woman named Faust. The resurrected hero is joined by a party of demonic lords that want to dispose of their ancient enemy once and for all. In Trillion: God of Destruction, the players take control of the aforementioned demons that are disguised as women. The game has a system of abilities which can be developed – we can upgrade them when Trillion is asleep. During that time, the protagonists complete special practice tasks – it should be mentioned that they are characterized by strict time limits.
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Nobunaga's Ambition: Sphere of Influence - Ascension
November 1, 2016, End of Life
Strategy, Economic, Grand Strategy, Historical, Japan, War Strategy, Turn-based, 16th Century.
A turn-based strategy game developed by Koei Tecmo. The action of the title takes place in Japan during the Sengoku era (years 1467-1573). Similarly as in the previous installments of the series, the main part of the game are the story campaigns in which the players can learn about the history of various actual people such as Yukimura Sanada, Masamune Date or Ieyasu Tokugawa. More than two thousand of playable characters appear in Nobunaga's Ambition: Sphere of Influence – Ascension. The story tells about the events that led to the birth of the Tokugawa Shogunate. The gameplay is turn-based and concentrates on managing one’s fief, providing the army with technology, training soldiers, trading with neighbors and waging wars. Naval battles and sieges are a novelty in the series. The player can even start his carrier as a regular officer who climbs the ladder of the military career. The game features high-quality (for the genre’s standards) graphics.
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Through the Woods
November 1, 2016, End of Life
Adventure, Horror, Norse Mythology, Action Adventure, Singleplayer, Stealth, TPP.
A horror adventure game and the debut production of Antagonist, a Norwegian studio. The action of Through the Woods takes place in modern times in a dark forest somewhere on the western shore of Norway. While playing, we assume the role of a desperate woman named Karen who tries to find her lost son. She is constantly interrupted by various evil creatures inspired by Nordic mythology and Scandinavian folklore. The game has an unusual form of a flashback that takes place while the protagonist is having a sessions with a psychologist. In the title, we mostly explore and solve puzzles, although we will also engage in arcade challenges. Most of them boil down to sneaking or running, though, since the heroine is practically defenseless in direct combat and the only gadget she possess is a torchlight that comes in handy very often.
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Atelier Firis: The Alchemist and the Mysterious Journey
November 1, 2016, End of Life
RPG, Crafting, Fantasy, jRPG, Singleplayer, TPP, Turn-based.
The eighteenth major installment of Atelier, an complex, long-running jRPG series developed since 1997 mainly by Gust, a Japanese studio. We assume the role of the eponymous girl, Firis Mistlud, who decides to leave her underground mining town and embark on a journey into the unknown. On the surface, the heroine must face various challenges but her alchemic knowledge and mining experience help her get out of trouble. Atelier Firis: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Journey is a new opening for the entire series, introducing many new solutions into the gameplay. Among these, the biggest game world in history of the franchise is the most noteworthy, as well as previously unavailable abilities and the possibility of shaping the world with the decisions you make. Turn-based combat is another very important element. In combat, we can use not only standard and special attacks but also bombs, poisons, and other equipment crafted by Firis.
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The Fall Part 2: Unbound
November 1, 2016, End of Life
Adventure, 2.5D, Indie Games, Metroidvania, Platformers, Action Adventure, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
An action adventure game with platformer elements, developed by the independent studio Over the Moon Games. The production is a direct sequel to The Fall which debuted in 2014. After the events of the original, ARID reaches the global network and her primary task is to save herself — the heroine, who is an advanced artificial intelligence, takes over various robots to do so. The gameplay of The Fall Part 2: Unbound is presented from a side view. The fun is focused on exploration of the places we visit and assuming control over various characters that have different abilities and limitations. The key to success is to use their individual capabilities not only while moving through locations but also when solving puzzles or fighting. The production is powered by the Unity technology, which provides decent graphics. Contrary to its predecessor, the title was released on many platforms simultaneously.
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Earth Defense Force 4.1: The Shadow of New Despair
November 1, 2016, End of Life
Action, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Shooters, TPP, TPS.
Earth Defense Force 4.1: The Shadow of New Despair is a remastered version of the dynamic action game Earth Defense Force 2025. In Earth Defense Force 4.1: The Shadow of New Despair we play as a member of the titular organization that protects our planter from the invading species from space, just like in the previous games from the series. The game takes place in 2025, when Earth is once again attacked by the insectoid alien invaders. Before we can face them, we have to choose one from a couple of available classes, like the universal infantry soldier, air strike specialist or the heavy arms expert. No matter what class we decide to play as, we have a wide array of weapons at our disposal. Even though we cannot control them directly, tanks, helicopters, and mechs aid us in battle. The game focuses on fighting creatures that look like overgrown ants, hornets, even dragons, or armored vehicles. Along with the single player campaign, Earth Defense Force 4.1: The Shadow of New Despair offers multiplayer cooperative missions.
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