The Signal From Tolva
April 10, 2017
Action, Exploration Games, FPP, Indie Games, Sandbox, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
A first-person action game with open world, set in a science fiction reality. The Signal From Tölva was developed by the independent developer Big Robot studio, the creators of the humorous Sir, You Are Being Hunted. This time, the player assumes the role of a hacker and takes control of robots that decided to explore an alien planet on their own. In this way, we have to investigate the source of a mysterious signal emitted from beneath the planet’s surface. While conducting the search in the vast, open world, we will often have to clash with hostile factions with the use of a rich arsenal of futuristic weapons and gadgets, including a plasma shield, shockwaves, and so on. Should the robot we control be destroyed, we can hack into another one’s computer and continue playing. Graphics-wise, The Signal From Tölva presents a significantly higher quality than Sir, You Are Being Hunted. The game world combines an original comic style with landscapes characteristic of the science fiction genre.
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Tooth and Tail
September 12, 2017
Strategy, 2D, Internet, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, RTS, Singleplayer, Isometric View.
An arcade real-time strategy game by Pocketwatch Games, featuring old-school pixel art visuals. The action of Tooth and Tail takes place during an animal revolution, modeled to the conflicts of the turn of 19th and 20th century, where several factions comprised of different animal species fight to the death. Gameplay mechanics resemble classic RTS productions—their foundations lay in resource gathering, base building, and tactical combat. In the game, however, we can not issue direct orders to individual units. Instead, we assume control of their commander, who moves throughout the battlefield with a banner in his hand. His task is to designate places in which buildings will be built and show his subordinates their targets. Since we control just one character, the controls of Tooth and Tail resemble a typical action game rather than strategy, and most processes were adequately automated so that the player can focus on pure fun.
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The Great Whale Road
March 31, 2017
RPG, 2D, Strategic Elements, Historical, Singleplayer, Turn-based, The Vikings.
A strategy role-playing game set in the early Middle Ages, and the first production by Sunburned Games. The game takes place in the 7th century Europe, and there is a large focus on historical accuracy and the plot, divided into campaign for each of the playable nations (e.g. the Danish, the Franks, the Picts and the Anglo-Saxons). Independently of the chosen nation, you play as a chief of a small clan, whose duty is to care for their home village and to lead their warriors during the battles with enemies. The gameplay revolves around two seasons. While you spend winter mostly in the village, planning and managing your people and resources, in summer you sail out, usually to raid others. While the exploring part takes place in real time, the combat is turn based and features card game elements.
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Nights of Azure
October 1, 2015
RPG, Fantasy, Hack'and'slash, jRPG, Action RPG, Singleplayer, TPP.
An action RPG set in unique fantasy world, developed by Japanese studio Gust, know from the Atelier and Ar tonelico series. Nights of Azure takes us to an isolated island kingdom, in which people must face demonic creatures that roam at night. The main heroine, Arnice, is a warrior gifted with dark powers. Her duty is to protect priestess Lilysee who – according to legends – can lift the curse that was cast on the land by sacrificing herself. To prevail against overwhelming forces of evil, Arnice has to gradually abandon her humanity, while Lilysee tries to accept her fate. Gameplay of Nights of Azure shares characteristics with the hack and slash genre. We observe the three-dimensional world from third-person perspective, as the heroine fights with enemies. Those battles are purely arcade and fought with the assistance of demonic minions. Between missions – main or secondary – we can visit our base, where we may talk with NPCs and unlock new powers.
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Crusader Kings II: The Reaper's Due
August 25, 2016
Strategy, Economic, Grand Strategy, Historical, Internet, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, The Middle Ages.
The 12th expansion for 2012’s grand strategy game by Paradox Interactive, Crusader Kings II. In The Reaper’s Due, the developers focused on historical epidemics such as the Black Death which was the plague that gathered a bloody harvest in 13th century Europe. Therefore, the add-on introduces several new mechanics. The most important ones are obviously diseases that spread throughout the map of the continent. They have a negative influence on, among other things, our army’s numbers as well as finances. The latter can be replenished by forcing large dividends on prosperous provinces that pay us in gold and workforce. We can protect our people from diseases, though, thanks to hospitals and doctors who have access to the latest medical knowledge but their presence not always can prevent an epidemic. Apart from the aforementioned novelties, the gameplay is traditionally enriched by new event chains.
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The Sims 4: Dine Out
June 7, 2016
Simulation, Economic, Sandbox, Singleplayer, Life Sim.
The third game pack to the fourth installment of the cult series of life simulation games developed by EA Maxis. As the title of the expansion suggests, The Sims 4: Dine Out concentrates on the theme of cooking. It allows the Sims to visit a restaurant and eat a meal with friends outside the house. That’s not all – one can create his own restaurant which will function even when the owner is not there. The player can choose from a few predefined restaurant designs or create a new one from scratch by choosing its name, logo, style, interior decorations, clothes of the employees and menu. What’s interesting, not only the expansion offers most popular traditional meals from all over the world, but also cooking art from the experimental branch of molecular kitchen.
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Enigmatis 3: The Shadow of Karkhala
July 21, 2016
Adventure, Casual, Detective, Polish, Singleplayer, Hidden Objects.
The third installment of the series of investigation adventure/hidden object games that is one of the more popular franchises created by Polish studio Artifex Mundi. In Enigmatis 3: The Shadow of Karkhala the player follows the protagonists known from the previous installments of the series, who join forces with hopes of catching the series' main antagonist, the demonic preacher. This time he is traveling towards the Karakorum Mountains where in an ancient temple lies his final destination – a secret that will allow him to take over the world. Mechanics of the game are similar as in typical titles of this genre and as in previous games developed by Artifex Mundi. They combine interesting story and features of classic adventure games with many minigames and scenes that require the player to find hidden objects. In contrast to the grim atmosphere of previous entries in the series, this time the player explores mountain landmarks and places inspired by the culture of China and Far East.
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Into the Belly of the Beast
June 22, 2016
Adventure, 2D, Indie Games, Platformers, Action Adventure, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.
A colorful, two-dimensional action game from the German studio Lucky Brograms, in which the players concentrate on combining DNA of marine animals. We play as a likeable worm named Sploosh, whose children were abducted by a mighty sea monster as they were taking a carefree bath. Desperate, Sploosh chases after the beast and manages to get inside its body. Before he manages to rescue his children, he must traverse five worlds inside the monster’s body, facing various obstacles and enemies, overcoming which will require usage of different techniques. One of the most important features is the ability of devouring various bacteria, allowing Sploosh to get some of their DNA strands. This, in turn, lets him obtain many unique skills and affects how other creatures react to his presence.
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Bard's Gold
August 14, 2015
Arcade, 2D, Fantasy, Indie Games, Platformers, Roguelike, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.
Developed by Pixel Lantern, an independent studio from Germany, a 2D platformer with roguelike elements. The player takes control of the titular bard whose gold is stolen by a sly goblin. In order to get the gold back, the bard sets off on a dangerous journey. Bard’s Gold features a side-view – there are over 100 levels filled to capacity with various dangerous traps and enemies. As the hero dies from a single hit and particular parts of levels are generated procedurally, the title poses a real challenge. After each death, the hero keeps his equipment and abilities, which he gained by finding special skill books. The title’s retro atmosphere is seasoned with characteristic pixel art visuals.
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Day of Infamy
March 23, 2017
Action, FPP, FPS, World War II, Internet, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Shooters, Tactics.
An online first-person shooter set during the Second World War and developed by New World Interactive. The game has its roots in a modification for Insurgency, a game created by the same team. The gameplay here is based on the fundamentals of the said predecessor, delivering a realistic, tactical shooter game that places the ability to plan and cooperate within the team above good reflexes - one stray bullet can put an end to the player's life in this game. The game allows for competition on several famous battlefields of the World War II, such as beaches of Sicily or Belgian forests covered with snow. Depending on the game mode, the teams are required to achieve certain goals, such as taking over the outposts. In comparison to Insurgency, the game introduces many elements making the gameplay more enjoyable. For instance, the opportunity to get promoted and become an officer or call in an artillery strike. Also, the guns behave more convincingly now.
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Steep
December 2, 2016
Sports, Internet, Multiplayer, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Sandbox, Singleplayer, Snowboard, Extreme Sports, Winter Sports, TPP, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.
A sandbox extreme winter sports simulation game by Ubisoft, set in faithfully recreated regions of the Alps and Alaska, divided into several open-world sectors. There you can go skiing or snowboarding, or even take to the skies with a paraglider or a wingsuit. The gameplay is purely arcade-like, so you need to both ride fast and execute spectacular tricks. During the game you can try to beat a wide range of challenges such as time trials or stunts. Steep also places emphasis on the social aspect, thanks to which you can create your own challenges and make them available to other players. The system is complemented by online rankings, although you can forego the rivalry and simply enjoy the wintry landscapes.
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Shin Megami Tensei
March 18, 2014
RPG, Dungeon Crawler, Fantasy, FPP, jRPG, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
Shin Megami Tensei is a classic Japanese RPG, originally released on a 16-bit Super Nintendo console, and 22 years later converted to iOS. The action takes place in Tokyo, and players take on the role of a high school student, who gains the power to contract with demons, who then help him in combat.
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Sensible Soccer '98
August 25, 1998
Sports, 2D, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Football, Splitscreen, Singleplayer, Top-down.
The first attempt to refresh the formula of the cult Sensible Soccer series, combining the magic of the original with modernised 3D graphics. The game offers typical series elements such as a top view and a simple and intuitive control model. However, due to the lack of appropriate licences, the number of available teams has been limited and the names of players have been slightly twisted.
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Letter Quest: Grimm's Journey
January 30, 2014
Puzzle, RPG Elements, Indie Games, Singleplayer, Verbal.
An unusual logic game that combines a turn-based RPG with elements of the popular board game Scrabble, developed by Bacon Bandit Games. In Letter Quest: Grimm’s Journey, we assume the role of two grim reapers called Grimm and Rose who have to face hordes of ghosts, monsters, and other evil spawn using only the power of… words. While playing, we traverse five varied lands and fight turn-based battles with enemies, which allows us to enhance our character and weapons as we progress in the game. Combat itself is quite unusual, since subsequent clashes involve forming words from a grand dictionary that consists of roughly 190 thousand English words. Damage dealt to an enemy depends on the amount of points scored for a given word. The effect can be further modified with the use of magical potions and items that we can buy for jewels obtained in the course of the game.
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Hand of Fate 2
November 7, 2017
RPG, Fantasy, Hack'and'slash, Card Games, Board & Card, Roguelike, Action RPG, Singleplayer, TPP.
A new installment of an unusual RPG from Defiant Development, enriched with board and card game elements. Similarly to its predecessor, the player is tasked with taking on the challenges created using cards rolled by a magical enemy, called The Dealer. Thanks to the efforts of the previous protagonist, he was defeated, but the hero was0 corrupted by his own power, and became a bloodthirsty tyrant. The Dealer returns to train a new hero, capable of facing his predecessor. The overall idea for the gameplay had remains unchanged, but a number of new elements have been introduced. Hand of Fate 2 introduces an additional plane to the game map, instigating more situations with potential encounters – that part of the game received additional requirements such as time-oriented objectives. Aside from that, our hero doesn’t have to be alone anymore – we received an ability to recruit comrades, and create a party.
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R.B.I. Baseball 16
March 29, 2016
Sports, Baseball, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Singleplayer.
An official baseball sports game, created by studio Major League Baseball Advanced Media which was formed by American Major League Baseball (MLB). Just like the games released in 2014 and 2015, R.B.I. Baseball 16 enables you to become a manager of a selected baseball team from MLB to play one full season and off-season matches for the main trophy. R.B.I. Baseball 16 offers authentic and complete squads for all teams and detailed statistics for particular players, updated regularly during the 2016 season. Significant new features in version 16 include new moves (dives, wall-catches, pump-fakes), improved AI of defensive players, better ball hitting system and upgraded graphics. Apart from single player career and quick match modes, R.B.I. Baseball 16 offers also a versus option for two players playing on one computer or console (it is unavailable on mobile devices).
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Shadow Bug
April 4, 2016
Arcade, 2D, Indie Games, Platformers, Singleplayer.
A mobile platform game from an independent Finish studio Muro, which evolved from a simple but successful project initiated by a few Alto University students. In Shadow Bug, we assume the role of a militant worm armed with two swords. The protagonist's job is to clear the forest of the hostile bugs and other opponents. During the gameplay, we traverse successive levels, in which we meet a whole bunch of different enemies and a large number of traps, which often require some cleverness. The hero can move left or right only, sometimes pushing static objects, but he has a spectacular way of dealing with opponents – his style of fighting is reminiscent of a ninja fighter. After finishing each stage, we receive a rating in form of stars, whose number depends on, among others, the time elapsed and the number of gathered gleaming balls. Shadow Bug has a characteristic graphic layer – only the backgrounds are colored, while the whole foreground, along with the hero and his enemies, is presented in black.
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Pathfinder Adventures
April 27, 2016
RPG, Fantasy, Card Games, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.
A card game with strong RPG accents. It is an adaptation of the table game Pathfinder Adventure Card Game. The title was created by the experienced studio Obsidian Entertainment, creators of such games as Pillars of Eternity and Fallout: New Vegas. Pathfinder Adventures is a free-to-play game with microtransactions. It takes the player to a fantasy realm called Golarion which is filled with magic, monsters and inhumans. Pathfinder Adventures is based on the Rise of the Runelords campaign known from the paper original. The player is tasked with stopping an attempt to resurrect the despotic Runelords. Gameplay of Pathfinder Adventures is based on the original game and all interactions, including combat, are presented as a card game. One can play the game alone or in cooperation mode for up to four players, each of whom controls a character belonging to one of the available classes. Thanks to different abilities that can be additionally developed, the characters supplement each other. What makes the game even more interesting are interactive cutscenes during which the player is making story decisions.
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Monster Hunter Explore
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Action, RPG Elements, Fantasy, Internet, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, TPP, Free-to-play.
Monster Hunter Explore is an action game with a tertiary view, enriched with RPG elements. The action takes place in a fantasy world, and the player's task is to hunt powerful monsters using an extensive combat system.
Sword Art Online: Hollow Realization
October 27, 2016
RPG, Fantasy, Internet, jRPG, Books, Manga and Anime, Multiplayer, Action RPG, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, TPP.
A Japanese action role-playing game by Aquria, based on the popular Sword Art Online franchise, which started with a novel series by Reki Kawahara. The game is set in the near future in Japan, where virtual reality MMORPGs are wildly popular. The story of Sword Art Online: Hollow Realization takes place inside one of such games, called Sword Art: Origin, which gained popularity after a group of players was trapped in it. You play as Kirito, the protagonist of the franchise, who finds himself inside a new version of the program, this time devoid of the code fragments that would present a threat to the users. The gameplay consists mostly of exploring, completing quests, leveling up your character and arcade-like combat. During the game you encounter many characters from the books and the anime series based on them, as well as some brand new characters.
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Project Nova
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Action, FPP, FPS, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Science Fiction, Shooters.
A first-person perspective shooter that takes place in the universe of EVE Online. Project Nova is a free-to-play game focused on multiplayer. Instead of a classic single player campaign, the game offers various multiplayer modes. Most of them take place in narrow corridors of ships and space stations – the developers focused on dynamic encounters instead of battles taking place in large open spaces. Project Nova is more like a tactical shooter than an arcade FPS. The players can be easily killed, which forces them to play carefully and to cooperate with their companions. The game offers eight classes. Each class has different specialization and equipment. Experience points gained during the game enable the player to adapt his soldier to a preferred play style or even to create his own, customized class. Project Nova is powered by Unreal Engine 4.0.
Loot Rascals
March 7, 2017
RPG, Roguelike, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
A science-fiction RPG belonging to the roguelike subgenre; it is the debut project of Hollow Ponds - a studio founded by the creators of Hohokum. In Loot Rascals, the player assumes the role of an astronaut whose ship crashes on an unknown, hostile planet. The game's randomly generated world is made up of hexes, most of which are hidden at the beginning. The player often encounters aggressive monsters that are fought in real time. Interestingly, defeated enemies leave cards for the player to pick up - those represent different skills. Since the player has a limited number of slots for cards in their equipment, it is important to select them carefully. When the player dies, they lose a number of their cards, but what is another interesting feature, those are picked up by the creature that defeated the player - the monster later on makes an appearance in another player's adventures. If that player manages to slay the monster, they can return the card to its previous owner or simply keep it. In case of the latter option however, the player has to remember that someone can be after them.
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RIDE 2
October 7, 2016
Racing, Internet, Motorbike, Multiplayer, Singleplayer.
RIDE 2 is a continuation to a motorcycle racing simulator developed by Milestone and released in 2015. The player takes part in subsequent, exciting competitions coming in several single and multiplayer modes. World Tour is the main mode here and the player competes against the AI in subsequent events (there are various kinds of them) organized all over the world. The game offers over 30 tracks falling into seven categories, as well as more than 200 bikes. As for the motorcycles included, they were carefully recreated thanks to all the required licenses the creators had obtained. Similar to the previous game, high level of realism was important for the creators when preparing the second installment as well. Thus even the smallest mistakes can result in a crash and the bikes are quite difficult to control. However, numerous optional assists can be enabled, making the gameplay easier. What's more, RIDE 2 offers an extensive bike customization system allowing the player to replace over 1200 parts in their machine.
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Yomawari: Night Alone
October 29, 2015
Adventure, Horror, Singleplayer, Stealth, Survival Horror, Isometric View.
A cartoonish survival horror stealth game with an isometric view. The production was developed by Japanese studio Nippon Ichi Software, known mostly for the Disgaea series. In Yomawari: Night Alone you play as a little girl, who embarks on a search for her missing sister and dog, on her own, after dark. It quickly turns out that the town streets are full of wraiths, from which the girl has to hide. To survive, you have to sneak past the ghosts, divert their attention, and try to outsmart them. What warns you against the nearby threats is the visualization of the girl's heartbeat — the closer a ghost is, the faster your heart rate. The game also features logic puzzles. You should also gather coins, which you can use to buy favors from the local deities in temples. Despite the 2D visuals, resembling Japanese anime, they create a truly frightening atmosphere thanks to the subdued colors and the designs of the wraiths.
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Serial Cleaner
July 11, 2017
Action, 2D, Indie Games, 60s and 70s, Polish, Singleplayer, Stealth, Top-down.
An oldschool 2D action game with stealth elements and a gangster atmosphere, created by Polish studio iFun4all. Serial Cleaner takes place in America of the 1970s and you play as a seemingly ordinary citizen, who's really the eponymous “cleaner,” specializing in cleaning crime scenes—getting rid of the bodies, evidence, and blood. The missions in the game are based on real crime scenes from the 1970s, and your task is to efficiently clean them without getting noticed by the policemen patrolling the area. The game gives you complete freedom and rewards you for exploring, making quick decisions and experimenting with different methods of solving a problem. Your task is made slightly easier by the fact that the policemen are a rather lazy and not quite clever bunch, and they don't pay much attention to their duties.
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Book of Demons
December 13, 2018
RPG, Fantasy, Hack'and'slash, Indie Games, Polish, Action RPG, Singleplayer, Isometric View.
An action game with RPG and CCG elements set in a fantasy world, developed by Thing Trunk, an independent Polish studio. Return 2 Games: Book of Demons is the first production from a planned series that is intended to pay homage to the best titles of the last decade of the 20th century. The production’s plot is another variation of the fight between good and evil and a chosen one who saves the world from annihilation. It is a quite clear pastiche of the cult classic Diablo and its clones. In the game, we assume the role of a hero who belongs to one of three different classes, and our main task is to combat hordes of demons. During breaks between subsequent quests, we can go to the city, talk to non-player characters, and trade equipment. The gameplay is complemented by the possibility of acquiring and collecting cards that represent various skills of our character. The game features a curious visuals style thanks to which the game world looks as if it’s created from cut-outs.
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How We Soar
November 29, 2016
Simulation, Exploration Games, Adventure Elements, PlayStation VR, Singleplayer, PlayStation Exclusive, VR.
Developed for VR devices, an exploration game by British Penny Black - a studio set up by former employees of Crytek and Free Radical Design. The action of How We Soar takes us to a fantasy universe projected in a writer’s mind. In the game we try to bring back order to this world and put the writer’s shattered memories back together while flying on a mythical bird – Phoenix. Gameplay predominantly concentrates on exploration in which interaction with the world plays an important role. The world is composed of paper models made of pages from the writer’s book. At the beginning, the world appears to have been shattered to pieces, but once you explore more and delve into other memories of the writer, you gradually restore peace by adding colors, revealing hidden secrets, and remodeling disfigured shapes into distinguishable objects.
King of Thieves
February 12, 2015
Arcade, Internet, MMO, Platformers, Tower Defense.
King of Thieves is a mobile arcade game that blends elements of platformers and tower defense games. The game was developed by the creators of Pudding Monsters and Cut the Ropes series but, unlike these games, King of Thieves is aimed at mid-core gamers and focuses on online multiplayer. We play as the titular king of thieves who breaks into dungeons designed by other players. We have to avoid traps and collect as much treasures as possible, which, considering how dangerous those dungeons can be, is not an easy task. The game offers an asynchronous multiplayer, just like Clash of Clans. Some players try to rob dungeons, while others try their best to make their creations as thief-proof as possible. King of Thieves is a free-to-play game with optional microtransactions.
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Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright
June 25, 2015
RPG, Fantasy, jRPG, Singleplayer, Tactics, Turn-based, Nintendo Exclusive.
Another entry in the tactical jRPG series that has been developed since 1990, as well as the second game for the Nintendo 3DS console to be made by Intelligent System. Its story is divided into two paths: Hoshido and Nohr, each available in one version – Birthright and Conquest. Both let us play in a fantasy world as Corrin (default name of the main hero or heroine) a member of one of the titular factions. Gameplay focuses on exploring the land and turn-based battles. As we progress with the plot, we gather experience points and develop our character. While Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright is a full-scale sequel, players who want to learn the whole story should also buy the Conquest edition, available with a discount as add-on.
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The Hobbit: Battle of the Five Armies - Fight for Middle-Earth
December 8, 2014
Action, Fantasy, Movies, Hack'and'slash, Books, Singleplayer, TPP, Free-to-play.
A hack’n’slash action game based on Peter Jackson’s movie The Hobbit: Battle of the Five Armies. The game enables the player to participate in the titular battle as a supporter of one of the sides of the conflict. The player can lead a three-person team of men, elves, dwarves or orcs. Each race features various advantages and disadvantages. However, this has little meaning on the battlefield as the combat mechanics are always similar (the only exception is the elves who are using bows). The battles are fought near the Lonely Mountain and are focused on eliminating groups of enemies. During the fight the player can freely switch between the party members. Because the game lacks a typical story mode, the main objective is to achieve as high score as possible and to compete in online rankings. The graphics of the game aren’t impressive as the textures are of low quality and the maps lack details.
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GT Racing 2: The Real Car Experience
November 13, 2013
Racing, Internet, Multiplayer, Cars, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.
The second installment of the Gameloft mobile racing series, launched in 2010. The creators will provide players with 67 licensed cars, a realistic driving model and high-end graphics. Race races take place on 13 different routes in several game modes such as Classic Race, One on One, Qualification, Knockout, Overtake and King of the Hill.
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Theme Park (2011)
December 7, 2011
Strategy, Amusement Park Builder, Economic, Internet, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Social Networking, Free-to-play.
A new version of Bullfrog's classic economic game, developed in the form of a social free-to-play strategy aimed at mobile devices. In production we play the role of the head of the emerging amusement park, and our task is to attract as many customers as possible and earn cash, necessary for further development of the park.
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Arcania: The Complete Tale
May 28, 2013
RPG, Fantasy, Action RPG, Singleplayer, TPP.
Complete edition of the action RPG set in fantasy reality, being a continuation of the cult series Gothic by Piranha Bytes studio. Prepared by Spellbound Interactive, the package includes the core game Arcania with the official Fall of Setariff expansion pack. Despite the name change due to copyright reasons, the action of the game is set in the well-known Gothic universe, and during the game we control a new (though also called Nameless) character.
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Shiftlings
March 3, 2015
Adventure, 2.5D, Humorous, Indie Games, Internet, Multiplayer, Platformers, Splitscreen, Action Adventure, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
An entertaining platformer/logic game developed by Rock Pocket Games and distributed by Sierra. Shiftlings sees us assume control of two quirky aliens that take part in an intergalactic reality show hosted by Zookod, a charismatic presenter. We are given over 50 levels taking place on 5 different planets. Each level is filled with various riddles that often see us employ various laws of physics. Moreover, the heroes are connected through a conduit that enables them to change their sizes from big to small and vice versa. The game is characteristic for its reality-show setting with hilarious commentary as well as colorful visuals seen from a side-scrolling perspective.
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Etrian Odyssey V: Beyond the Myth
October 17, 2017
RPG, Dungeon Crawler, Fantasy, FPP, jRPG, Singleplayer, Turn-based, Nintendo Exclusive.
The fifth full-fledged installment in a series of classic turn-based jRPGs developed by Atlus for Nintendo's hand-held consoles. The action takes place in the mysterious land of Arcadia. It is inhabited by four races - the game features original interpretations of the typical fantasy races. In terms of gameplay mechanics, it is a first-person dungeon crawler. The player assembles a team of characters representing various classes. The party visits labyrinths, descends into subsequent dungeons filled with traps, enemies and puzzles. Solving them open the way further. The game offers a turn-based combat system. The characters can perform standard attacks, cast spells and use their special abilities. As usual, the player decides about the character development and teaches the party members new skills with the experience points earned as the game progresses progression.
The Shadow Sun
December 19, 2013
RPG, Arcade Elements, Fantasy, Classic RPG, Singleplayer.
The Shadow Sun is an RPG game modelled on PC productions of this genre. Players must save the gloomy fantasy world from extinction by exploring locations, completing quests and battles with the help of a highly arcade combat system.
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J-Stars Victory VS+
March 19, 2014
Fighting, Beat 'em Up, Crossover, Dragon Ball, Internet, Co-op, Manga and Anime, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Naruto, One Piece, Splitscreen, Singleplayer, TPP, PlayStation Exclusive.
An extended version of the three-dimensional fight, which debuted in 2014 on PlayStation 3 and PS Vita. Players have the opportunity to embody their favourite characters known from Japanese comic magazines Jump and take part in spectacular duels in many arenas.
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AIPD
January 29, 2016
Arcade, 2D, Internet, Space, Multiplayer, Police, Science Fiction, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer.
Created by Blazing Badger, AIPD is a co-op top-down twin-stick shooter resembling the classic arcade hits from the 80s. In the game you control futuristic police ships. Within limited time you have to destroy as many increasingly stronger enemies as you can. You can modify your ship between the missions, adjusting not only its appearance, but also parameters such as agility, firepower, or shields. The game's numerous challenges and game modes are generated randomly and, due to the loads of possible combinations of enemies and world variations, each level is unique. The visuals of AIPD make use of the contrast between black background and the vivid, flashy colors, employing an entire palette of modern visual effects.
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Strafe
May 9, 2017
Action, Boomer Shooter, Crowdfunding, FPP, FPS, Indie Games, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Shooters.
Set in a science fiction world, an old-school first-person shooter in a retro style inspired by similar productions from the 90s. In this debut project of Pixel Titans, you take control of a scavenger who suddenly loses a huge space cruiser ICARUS from his radar during one of the scouting missions. He decides to see what is wrong and ends up having to fight for his life on the deck of this humongous ship. Mechanically, Strafe is a dynamic, hard-core shooter in which you have to constantly fight, move, and dodge attacks in order to survive. Additionally, the death of the hero requires you to start everything from the beginning. The diverse locations you visit are, to some degree, procedurally-generated. To make the struggle easier, you get to choose one of three types of weapons, which you can upgrade as you progress. The title also features a simple crafting system and trading.
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Galactic Keep: Dice Battles
August 20, 2015
RPG, Internet, Classic RPG, Space, Multiplayer, Board & Card, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
A mobile science fiction RPG by Gilded Skull Games. The plot of Galactic Keep: Dice Battles is set in times when an advanced alien race kidnaps humans and puts them in their factories and research facilities on a distant planet. Soon, a rebellion occurs, and the result is that humanity regains its freedom and destroys most of its captors’ cities. After three hundred years, having integrated with the other species, people start to visit various worlds, although the majority still focuses on living on their home planet called Aarath. Mechanics-wise, the game is based on rolling dice and the formula resembles a typical board game. While playing, we can assume the role of heroes of various races and classes, and the gameplay revolves around exploring the universe and performing various missions, over the course of which we acquire items, talk to encountered non-player characters, solve puzzles, and fight opponents.
SpongeBob: Sponge on the Run
January 22, 2015
Arcade, Auto-runner, Casual, For Children, Singleplayer.
An arcade endless runner game based on the popular animated TV series titled SpongeBob SquarePants. The game is one of the popular productions accompanying the full-length movie about SpongeBob. The gameplay mechanics revolve around controlling the continuously running SpongeBob in an attempt to cover the longest distance possible on the procedurally generated map comprising three tracks filled with diverse obstacles and numerous collectibles. In order to achieve the best score, the player can evolve SpongeBob into his more powerful version or utilize a number of vehicles (e.g. Patrick’s burger car). Unlike most so-called endless runner games, the procedurally generated levels have an end – it is represented by a portal, which takes the player to another land, where they can continue the game. SpongeBob: Sponge on the Run delivers a pleasant 3D visuals, which follow the humoristic style featured in the animated TV series.
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Icebreaker: A Viking Voyage
June 20, 2013
Puzzle, 2D, Adventure Elements, Arcade Elements, Singleplayer, The Vikings.
An adventure puzzle-arcade game with brave Vikings in the main roles. The title, designed for mobile devices running iOS and Android, is an extended version of the award-winning flash game with the same title.
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Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India
January 12, 2016
Action, 2.5D, Historical, Platformers, Action Adventure, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Singleplayer, Stealth, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.
The second installment in a spin-off series created within Assassin’s Creed - one of the Ubisoft’s leading franchise. The game translates the series’ mechanics into a 2.5D side-scrolling action-adventure game. The story is set in 1841, in India. The country is on the brink of open conflict as tensions increase between the Empire of Sikh and the British, who claim rights to Indian territory. With these historical events serving as the background, another ongoing conflict comes to light – the never-ending war of Assassins and Templars. You play as Abraaz Mir, a member of the Assassin Order, who tries to care for the Order’s interests in the times of political turmoil. The game features the characteristic elements of the series, such as spectacular acrobatics, sneaking, melee-combat with guards, and assassinations of targets. The shift in player perspective, however, necessitates a different play style, putting more emphasis on tactical thinking and planning your every step.
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Champ Man 15
August 14, 2014
Sports, Manager, Football Manager, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.
Football manager, which is a mobile continuation of the cult cycle of Championship Manager. In the game we can lead to the success of more than 400 football clubs from 23 leagues from all over the world. During the game we are responsible for trainings, transfers, club infrastructure development, tactics and line-up for the next games. The game is distributed in a free-to-play model.
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Football Manager Handheld 2015
November 19, 2014
Sports, Football Manager, Football, Singleplayer.
Football Manager Handheld 2015 is a sports manager, in which we play the role of a professional manager of a football club. Our tasks include recruiting players, creating training plans, budget management and developing tactics for matches.
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The Evil Within: The Executioner
May 26, 2015
Action, Very Brutal, FPP, Singleplayer, Stealth, Survival Horror.
The third story DLC included in the Season Pass for the dark survival horror The Evil Within released in 2014. Just like the original game, the expansion is set in the ominous asylum in which a brutal massacre takes place. Interestingly, The Executioner tells the story from the perspective of an enemy of The Evil Within’s protagonist. This character, known as The Keeper, is a hideous monster with a safe in the place of his head and wielding a butcher’s axe – the incarnation of Sebastian’s innermost nightmares. This way the developers from Tango Gameworks (led by the father of the Resident Evil series, Shinji Mikami) enabled players to witness the game’s twisted plot from a different point of view. What is more, this solution also allowed them to turn gameplay rules by 180 degrees. Instead of running away and fighting various monsters, players themselves become the eponymous Executioner and brutally murder innocent victims. This shift is highlighted by changing the perspective from TPP to first-person.
Steam
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Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 5
September 29, 2015
Sports, Skateboard, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Singleplayer, Extreme Sports, TPP.
The fifth major installment in one of the most popular skateboarding game series, returning after a long hiatus thanks to Robomodo – the authors of RIDE, SHRED, and Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater HD. The game takes the series back to its roots, featuring similar gameplay model. Just as in the original, players get a series of missions and challenges to complete in one of several in-game locations. The game has purely arcade gameplay: different power-ups are scattered across locations, and in some places you can even fire missiles or throw items at targets while skateboarding. You can select your avatar from a cast of popular skaters, whose skills can be further improved as you play. The game features both single and multiplayer (competitive and cooperative) modes. Furthermore, the game features a functional level editor that lets you design your own skate parks and share them with friends.
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World End Economica
August 13, 2011
Adventure, Episodic, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Visual Novel.
World End Economica is a visual novel PC adventure game. The story takes place in the future and tells the story of a teenager trying to make a fortune by trading in shares on the stock exchange located on the Moon. During the game we follow the narratives and make key decisions.
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Brother against Brother: The Drawing of the Sword
April 16, 2015
Strategy, Multiplayer, PBeM, Singleplayer, Turn-based, American Civil War, 19th Century.
A turn-based strategy game developed by Western Civilization Software. As the title suggests, the game focuses on the American Civil War, during which brothers often had to turn against each other when the Confederate States declared war upon the northern states, devastating the United States of America. The action of this game is set at the initial stages of the American Civil War, allowing players to participate in the events such as the First Battle of Bull Run, the Battle of Wilson's Creek (1861), the Battle of Mill Springs and the Battle of Williamsburg (1862). Apart from the large campaigns, the game delivers a number of smaller scenarios, including the hypothetical ones presenting an alternative course of events. Battles take place on huge maps covering the area of 50 square miles, divided into 75-yard hexagons. A single turn corresponds to 24 hours in real time. Brother against Brother: The Drawing of the Sword builds on realism – regiments have their unique skills that made them famous during the Civil War. Apart from the units’ stats and player’s tactical decisions, the battle is affected by the amount of supplies, changing weather conditions, and the smoke suspended over the battlefield.
NBA Jam Tournament Edition
February 23, 1995
Sports, Basketball, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Singleplayer.
A special edition of a crazy sports game, which in 1993 was a great success on the showroom slot machines. In the game we participate in a crazy rivalry of two-person teams, during which there are no rules and fouls, and our players are able to perform spectacular batches from almost every place on the pitch.
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