Shantae and the Pirate's Curse
October 23, 2014
Arcade, 2D, Fantasy, Pirates, Platformers, Singleplayer.
Shantae and the Pirate's Curse is a 2D platformer available for PCs. While playing, the player crosses vast levels, solves puzzles, overcomes obstacles and fights enemies. The collection of various equipment and armaments also plays an important role, and many of the items held can be upgraded. All this was done in a style modelled on productions from 32-bit consoles.
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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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Nyan Cat: Lost In Space
May 12, 2011
Arcade, Auto-runner, Indie Games, Singleplayer.
Official game with the famous Nyan Catem in the lead role. Nyan Cat: Lost In Space is a production belonging to the genre of dexterity endless runners, in which we manage a cat known for its Internet memes. Our goal is to score as many points as possible by collecting food and milk and bypassing enemies.
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Megapolis
January 14, 2012
Strategy, City Builder, Economic, Facebook, Internet, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Social Networking, Free-to-play.
Social economic strategy, in which we play the role of the mayor of a virtual town, and our goal is to make it the title metropolis. During the game, we erect residential buildings, production facilities, public buildings and decorations, taking care of the residents' satisfaction and constant influence on the city's cash register.
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Pool Live Pro
February 1, 2012
Sports, Billiards, Facebook, Internet, Multiplayer, Polish, Singleplayer, Social Networking, Free-to-play.
A social billiard game played by the Polish GameDesire studio, focused on competition between players. In the game we can compete in the classic eight, nine and the so-called Blackpool. The currency won is used to unlock new billiard clubs and to buy in new competitions.
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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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ReRunners: Race for the World
June 29, 2016
Arcade, 2D, Internet, Multiplayer, Free-to-play.
A mobile arcade racing game with platform game features. It is the first game developed by Klang Games. In ReRunners: Race for the World the player assumes the role of a runner who wants to become the best runner in the world. Other players have a similar goal and one must race against them during the game. Gameplay mechanics are rather simple and consist mostly of jumping and avoiding obstacles on a few dozen of varied levels such as jungle, floating island or a rainbow arc. Levels feature open structure, allowing the player to freely explore them and collect various power-ups like bombs or jetpacks during the race. The power-ups are helpful in completing the race on first place. Additionally, as the game progresses, the player gains experience which allows him to develop abilities such as double jump. The game focuses only on online multiplayer mode.
Zombie Night Terror
July 20, 2016
Action, 2D, Strategic Elements, Indie Games, Post-apocalypse, Side-scroll, Singleplayer, Zombie.
Zombie Night Terror is an old-school action game with elements of strategy, developed by French studio NoClip. Players become the brains of a zombie apocalypse of the purest form, and their task is to spread the epidemic across the whole world. The main issue is the intelligence of our subjects, or rather the complete lack of it. The mechanics of gameplay in Zombie Terror are inspired by a cult classic series called Lemmings. The zombies, should they be left unattended, will saunter on the streets and fall into traps left by the humans fighting for survival. The undead can, however, evolve and mutate if they consume enough human DNA, which renders them able to follow simple orders and attack harmless individuals in many different ways. The game features 40 levels of increasing difficulty, in which the players have to lead their army across the given location, and perform a slaughter on people encountered on the way.
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Raiden V: Director's Cut
February 25, 2016
Arcade, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Science Fiction, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer, Shooters, Top-down.
The fifth official installment in a series of classic, scrolling top-down shooters. Raiden V was created by MOSS - a Japanese developer in possession of the rights to the franchise since 2005. Similar to the previous installments, the plot presents a great war between humans and Cranassian - an alien civilization that has attacked the Earth. The player has to face the invaders, assuming the role of a pilot. The game offers several characters to choose from, including a British or American male, as well as a Portuguese, German or a Romanian female. Each of the characters has a different personality and biography. Also, the player chooses from among three fighter planes (Japanese, French or American) differing both in statistics and weaponry. The story campaign comprises of a set of missions, during which the player fires at incoming enemies, drops bombs on ground targets and avoids enemy fire. The players have three fire modes at their disposal, allowing for continuous fire, shooting in bursts and launching rockets. Each of the cannons can be upgraded. Every level has their own setting and ends with a boss fight. What is new in Raiden V, is the Cheer System allowing another player to join the game at any moment.
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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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Turmoil
June 2, 2016
Strategy, 2D, Economic, Simulation Elements, Indie Games, Singleplayer, 19th Century.
An economic strategy simulation game, created by Dutch studio Gamious. It is set in the 19th century America, during the oil drilling rush. You play as one of the daredevils who trust their luck and dream of an oil tycoon career, possibly also resulting in them becoming a mayor of some American town. You start the game by purchasing the necessary licenses and setting out to search for the deposits, and then finally you build your wells, where you extract the oil. As your business develops, you invest in upgrades, which increase the efficiency of your work and the amount of extracted resources. You also have to care for the proper storage and profitable selling of the oil on the local market, while by monitoring your competitors' activities, you may e.g. enter into various shady arrangements to undermine them.
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Skylanders Imaginators
October 14, 2016
Arcade, Figure, 3D Platformers, Singleplayer, TPP, Toys.
Another installment in the popular series of 3D platform games developed in cooperation between Activision and Toys for Bob. The series uses special toy figurines that are transferred to the virtual world of the game. The mechanics of Skylanders Imaginators are similar to the ones from the previous installments of the series. It is a typical action game focused on exploration, getting through obstacles, collecting items and fighting enemies while occasionally solving riddles. The way of interacting with the toys hasn’t changed as well – what’s more, the game is fully compatible with models released for the previous installments. Among the most important new features there is the possibility to design new characters (thanks to the toy called Creation Crystal) and completely new figurines from the Skylanders Sense group, among which there are 31 warriors.
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Heroes of Loot 2
June 7, 2016
RPG, 2D, Fantasy, Indie Games, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Roguelike, Action RPG, Singleplayer, Top-down.
A sequel of an arcade action RPG title of OrangePixel studio. We return to the fantasy land from the first Heroes of Loot and its heroes, who quickly became bored after their previous adventure. And so they turned to a certain lord, who gave them a task of clearing a few dungeons of monsters and rescuing a damsel in distress. In terms of gameplay, the game is identical to its predecessor and offers quick action, with players madly dashing through randomly generated dungeons, fighting against monsters and collecting treasures. The main difference is that we no longer control one hero, instead playing as two of the four protagonists, so using both heroes’ skills properly is crucial.
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Parkitect: Deluxe Edition
November 29, 2018
Strategy, Amusement Park Builder, Economic, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Isometric View.
An economic strategy inspired by classic management games such as Theme Park or Rollercoaster Tycoon. We assume the role of a rookie amusement park manager who attempts to transform his park into one of the greatest sites on Earth. To attain our goal, we need to build various attractions, design and build rollercoaster rides, as well as create paths and transport systems that will enable the guests to find their way around the park. Moreover, we are tasked with keeping the site visually appealing, spending extensive amounts of time on recruiting employees and upgrading their skills. The staff takes care of the rides, helps guests, and maintains the area in neat shape. All of these procedures have to be carefully planned to maintain balance between our earnings and expenses. Parkitect is characteristic for its simple three-dimensional graphics that are seen from an isometric perspective.
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1heart
October 10, 2014
Adventure, 2D, Horror, Indie Games, Point-and-click, Polish, Singleplayer, Hidden Objects.
A climatic adventure game with elements of horror, in which we play the role of one of the sisters, kidnapped and locked in a dark, mysterious place. The game consists of classic puzzles, requiring the collection and use of objects, logical-arcade mini-games and occasional searches for hidden objects.
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Wurm Unlimited
October 21, 2015
RPG, Crafting, Fantasy, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Sandbox, Online, Singleplayer, TPP.
A sandbox RPG which is a stand-alone version of a MMORPG Wurm Online. Both titles use the same technology, gameplay mechanics, and content. The difference being that Wurm Unlimited introduces a single player mode, and allows for creating private servers for multiplayer gameplay. Wurm Unlimited throws the player into a fantasy universe, and offers a complete freedom in choosing as to what to do next and what line of work should we pick up. We can get involved in animal husbandry, farming, sea adventures, city management, or even become a god. The game world is dynamic, with changing seasons, and plant growth. The players can also change the area around them, by e.g. cutting trees, or digging holes in the ground. A complex crafting system allows for resource gathering and constructing items, buildings, or even entire cities. Combat in Wurm Unlimited takes place in real time, and is slightly arcade in nature. Aside from smaller encounters with AI-controlled monsters, great wars can erupt between factions controlled by the players.
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The Abandoned
March 31, 2016
Action, FPP, Action Adventure, Singleplayer, Survival.
A sandbox survival simulator developed by studio Yadon and Gaijin Entertainment for mobile devices. In The Abandoned, the player goes to a mysterious island which can be freely explored. The location is filled with various enemies, threats and anomalies which may lead to insanity, if the player stays too long in their vicinity. As in other games in this genre, the character controlled by the player is at first almost completely helpless and the main objective is to explore the area in search for resources. These resources are then used for creating first tools, clothes, weapons and other items necessary for fighting and surviving. One must also search for special artifacts related to the anomalies occurring on the island. The artifacts allow the player to develop the character and teaching him some new, useful abilities. In addition to simple fight for survival, the game offers story missions and a special story mode with lowered difficulty level.
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Arma III: Apex
July 11, 2016
Action, FPP, FPS, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Shooters, Modern Conflicts.
First major DLC add-on for Arma III, a realistic military simulator released in 2013 by Bohemia Interactive studio. The main component of the expansion is a completely new map, encompassing a Pacific archipelago Tanoa, with an area of 100 square kilometers. Along with the map, we receive a new cooperative campaign, which revolves around the theme of armed conflicts in the near future. The set of additions is complemented by previously unavailable weapons and vehicles, including a bit more futuristic equipment, in the form of light combat vehicles and VTOL’s - vertical takeoff planes, The integral part of the Arma III Apex add-on is a massive game update, noticeably improving the graphical layer of the base game, also incorporating a number of improvements in the mechanics and the game’s interface. At the same time, the add-on lays the foundations for its further development - both in terms of official content, as well as the one created by the players.
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Aragami
October 4, 2016
Action, Fantasy, Indie Games, Ninja, Action Adventure, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Singleplayer, Stealth, TPP.
A representative of the third-person stealth game genre, created by the independent studio of Lince Works. The main character of the production is the titular Aragami - an assassin who has risen from the dead and has been endowed with supernatural abilities. The mysterious Yamiko is responsible for his resurrection and she desperately needs his aid to escape from the closely guarded fortress. Gameplay mechanics revolve around the characteristic patterns of similar productions, such as Tenchu or Dishonored. Zones visited during the various missions have an open-world character, which, combined with an extensive range of skills, allows the hero to perform tasks in many different ways. In Aragami we have to sneak in the shadows, teleport to selected locations, dispose of the bodies of murdered opponents, and even create clones of the protagonist. However, the hero clearly wasn't meant for direct confrontations and a group of opponents are able to take his life without much of a problem. The cartoonish visuals, which draw inspiration from the East Asian culture, are also a very distinctive feature.
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Pyre
July 25, 2017
RPG, 2D, Arcade Elements, Indie Games, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Action RPG, Singleplayer, Tactics, Visual Novel.
A unique tactical RPG from independent American studio Supergiant Games. The story of Pyre is set in a mysterious land called Downside, which is a variation on the Christian idea of purgatory. The main protagonist is rescued by a trio of masked travelers, who ask him to help them in unveiling the truth about the so-called Rites – an unusual competition, in which the winners can earn pardon for their sins and be freed from Downside. Pyre’s gameplay contains two fundamental parts. We travel in a special coach that is also used to manage our companions and make decisions that affect the land and its inhabitants. However, there is another and more important part of the game, in form of skirmishes we take part in, which combines features of MOBA and sport titles. A team of three characters must get a hold of a special ball and take it to enemy’s base.
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The Karters
June 7, 2018
Racing, Kart Racing, Internet, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Polish, Singleplayer.
The Karters is an arcade racing game developed by the Polish developer Cmoar Studio. The game was inspired by Crash Team Racing from the PS One console. In the game, we control one of the dozen or so cartoonish characters available and take part in crazy races that take place in many various locations, such as jungle, sunny beach, dust-filled canyon, or wacky town. Driving model used in The Karters is far from being realistic. Instead, it focuses on pure fun and arcade controls. The overall design alludes to the classic arcade racers like Crash Team Racing or Mario Kart. Just like in those games, gameplay in The Karters is enriched by many cartoonish weapons and power-ups located all over the racing tracks. Along with single player and multiplayer, the game also offers the Battle Arena mode, where damaging your opponents' cars is number one objective.
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IS Defense
April 19, 2016
Action, FPP, FPS, Polish, Rail Shooter, Singleplayer, Shooters, Modern Conflicts.
A first-person rail shooter developed by Destructive Creations, a Polish studio known for the controversial Hatred. The action of IS Defense takes us to the year 2020, when Europe is attacked by the Islamic State. The players assume the role of a NATO soldier who operates a heavy machine gun, and their task is to eliminate advancing enemies. As far as gameplay is concerned, the production is inspired by the genre’s classics and such titles as Beach Head 2000. In the game, we cannot move as we please since we constantly remain on the mobile machine gun and artillery position. The game continuously adjusts the difficulty level to the player’s skill, and lets us call additional support (such as an airstrike or air support) as well as supply drops depending on our results. The game is complemented by a simple character advancement system and pretty graphics powered by Unreal Engine 4.
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Mechajammer
December 2, 2021
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
August 17, 2016
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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Hard Reset: Redux
June 3, 2016
Action, Cyberpunk, FPP, FPS, Polish, Remaster/remake, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Shooters.
An improved edition of Hard Reset - a cyberpunk first-person shooter developed by Flying Wild Hog (the creators of the successful Shadow Warrior remake). Although the original game (2011) was released exclusively for PCs, Hard Reset: Redux received console versions for the eighth generation of hardware as well. The game offers a journey to a grim world of the future, when the Earth has been almost entirely dominated by merciless robots who have devastated the planet. The player takes on the role of Major Fletcher, a war veteran with a task of defending the last remaining human outpost. The game offers fast-paced action and brutal combat sequences involving both regular enemies and powerful bosses. The player makes use of various types of futuristic firearms and a completely new weapon known as cyber-katana. What is new as well, is the ability to perform a quick dodge, which is useful while confronting larger groups of enemies. In addition to the original contents, Hard Reset: Redux features the Exile DLC expansion. The game offers both a story-based campaign and a survival mode, but the latter lacks the multiplayer component. The game utilizes the newest version of the RoadHog engine. As a result, it offers both better lighting and special effects, as well as faster loading time.
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The Wild Eight
October 3, 2019
Action, Crafting, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Survival, Isometric View.
An isometric survival game with co-op gameplay for up to eight players at its core. The Wild Eight tells the story of eight people stranded somewhere in cold Alaska after surviving a plane crash. The player’s role is to team up with other survivors and work together in order to stay alive and find a way back home. The things you do in The Wild Eight include exploring environment, discovering secrets, constructing useful items and tools using a complex crafting system, improving your character’s skills and fighting mutated animals. You must also gather resources and use them for creating a shelter for the entire group as well as provide enough food and warmth for them to survive. Although the key to surviving lies group work, characters controlled by players differ in personality and skills, and you never know if one of your companions turns out to be a ruthless egoist in a critical situation. The Wild Eight is characterized by its original cartoonish stylistics.
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Deliver Us the Moon
October 10, 2019
Adventure, Crowdfunding, Exploration Games, Episodic, FPP, Indie Games, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Survival, TPP.
A science-fiction action-adventure game featuring survival elements. It is the first major project of KeokeN – an independent Dutch developer. The player is taken to the year 2069, when humanity has to face total depletion of natural resources. Established by governments of world powers, the Worldwide Space Agency decides to resume the exploration of the Moon's surface and the player is cast in the role of an astronaut sent there among others. The protagonist discovers the existence of a huge conspiracy, which sheds new light on the Earth's situation. For the most part, the player explores the virtual environment and solves puzzles. However, the player is not entirely on their own here, for a robot accompanies the protagonist, which is helpful in said puzzle solving. The protagonist has a universal tool at their disposal and the player modifies its purpose gradually alongside progression. Additionally, survival elements were interwoven into the gameplay. For instance, the player encounters locations which lack oxygen and so one is required to make the best possible use of what air they have left.
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Bike Mayhem 2
February 5, 2016
Sports, 2.5D, Arcade Elements, Internet, Multiplayer, Bicycles, Side-scroll, Singleplayer, Xbox Exclusive.
A side-scrolling adventure game by the Canadian studio Goldmark and a continuation to a mobile hit Bike Mayhem: Extreme Mountain Racing. The game allows you to ride a high-performance bicycle, urging you to finish the tracks as fast as you can while performing impressive stunts. The gameplay employs a perspective from the side and features quite a realistic physics engine and a ragdoll system that can be seen at work each time you crash. One of Bike Mayhem 2’s strengths is the large number of tracks and an impressive selection of 30 licensed parts, which you can install on your bike to upgrade it. Furthermore, Bike Mayhem 2 also features many character customization options.
Fallout 4: Far Harbor
May 19, 2016
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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Aralon: Sword and Shadow
December 16, 2010
RPG, Fantasy, FPP, Singleplayer, TPP.
Aralon: Sword and Shadow is an RPG game developed with the Androidzie in mind. It is set in a fantasy land with three-dimensional graphics and open structure. The gameplay focuses on exploring, completing tasks and fighting with the help of the skill-based combat system.
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Deadlight: Director's Cut
June 21, 2016
Arcade, 2.5D, Puzzle Elements, Singleplayer, Zombie.
A remastered edition of a 2012's two-dimensional platformer by studio Tequila Works, designed for PC and eighth generation of video game consoles. The plot of the title is set in an alternative version of the 80s, in which, as a result of a mysterious virus, world was overrun by zombies. During the game we play the part of a survivor named Randall Wayne, who is trying to reach a safe place and meet up with his friends and family. When it comes to mechanics, the game is a 2.5D platformer, emphasizing exploration and different ways of dealing with zombies. There are also purely arcade sequences, as well as environmental puzzles that we have to solve in order to get to previously inaccessible places. In comparison to the original game published four years earlier, Deadlight: Director's Cut features improved 1080p visuals, a set of new animations and a new game mode – Survival Arena.
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Caravan
September 30, 2016
Strategy, 2D, Economic, Exploration Games, RPG Elements, Singleplayer, Ancient History.
An original mix of video game genres featuring elements of strategy, RPG, roguelike, economy, and exploration. The title was created by It Matters Games, a producer of mobile and browser games. Caravan takes you to the Arabian Peninsula in the beginning of the Common Era. The land was recreated with attention to historical detail, which however, did not stop the developer from implementing fantasy elements rooting back to the Middle-Eastern mythology. In the game you assume the role of a head of a prominent merchant family, who currently leads a caravan. Using the in-game map you select your travel destination and pick companions as well as stock up on water or merchandise. As you journey across the land you encounter random events – at those moments the perspective switches to a 2D view of the caravan. The same happens in towns, which you visit in order to trade and develop your character’s skills. Combat and bargaining take on the form of an original mini-game, which is a combination of rock-paper-scissors and a dice game.
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Twin Soul
October 2026
Adventure, FPP, Horror, Indie Games, Action Adventure, Singleplayer, Survival Horror.
A survival horror focused on co-op gameplay. Twin Soul was developed by White Noise studio, which was previously famed for creating a Source Engine-based modification called Silent Hill: Alchemilla. Twin Soul is set in Russia, not long after the dissolution of the USSR. The players assume the roles of souls of dead people trapped in the purgatory, trying to find their way to the afterlife. Gameplay is focused on dealing with numerous monsters, each one with unique qualities, such as sharp vision or increased hearing. Since most of the monsters are really strong and the ammo for firearms found on the way is scarce, the best way to deal with opponents is to avoid open fight and sneak past them, distracting, or creating elaborate traps. It is also important for the two players to tightly cooperate with each other. Twin Soul features amazing atmosphere inspired by H.R. Giger’s art, David Lynch’s films and modern culture of Russia.
Criminal Girls
November 18, 2010
RPG, 2D, Dungeon Crawler, Fantasy, jRPG, Singleplayer, Top-down, Turn-based, PlayStation Exclusive.
Original jRPG, in which we move to hell. Players take on the role of the guardian of the souls of seven young girls, who must repent of their sins. If, with our help, they can climb to the top of the hellish towers, they will have the right to be born again in the real world.
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Criminal Girls: Invite Only
February 3, 2015
RPG, 2D, Dungeon Crawler, Fantasy, jRPG, Singleplayer, Top-down, Turn-based.
A dungeon crawler developed by Nippon Ichi Software. Criminal Girls: Invite Only is a new and updated version of an original jRPG released on PlayStation Portable in 2010. The player takes care of the souls of seven girls suffering punishments in hell. The protagonists’ sins can be atoned once they climb the highest floor of the hellish spire and defeat various monsters – only then can they earn the right to be reborn in the real world. Gameplay of Criminal Girls: Invite Only focuses on exploration of 2D dungeons and fighting creatures. Combat is turn-based – you do not control the girls directly, but choose the suggested attacks and special powers to be used during clashes. The unruly girls can be motivated by imposing different punishments on them – by doing so, you do not only rehabilitate them, but also improve their statistics and learn about their pasts.
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Romance of the Three Kingdoms
December 31, 1985
Strategy, 2D, China, Grand Strategy, Historical, Romance of The Three Kingdoms, Singleplayer, Ancient History, War Strategy, Turn-based.
Turn-based strategy, which takes place in China during the Han Dynasty. The player's task is to manage his state and to unite the other regions under his rule.
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Die Young
September 12, 2019
Action, Exploration Games, Adventure Elements, FPP, Indie Games, Action Adventure, Singleplayer, Survival.
An independent exploration game with survival elements from an in-house team of the Indie Gala company. We play as a heroine who found herself on a Mediterranean island, not knowing how, why, and by whom she was kidnapped. She must uncover the truth behind this event and escape. Die Young employs first-person perspective and focuses on exploration. Aside from that, the protagonist must fight for survival, gathering food, water and useful equipment. Because she can’t use any weapons, our heroine is forced to run from dangers and climb on her surroundings to avoid danger – otherwise, she will meet a horrible end at the hands of opponents, with decapitations with axe being common scenes. What makes Die Young stand out from other games from the genre are its high-quality visuals, with detailed, moved by wind plants.
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Black The Fall
July 11, 2017
Adventure, 2.5D, Dystopia, Puzzle Elements, Platformers, Action Adventure, Singleplayer.
An action-adventure title developed by the independent developer Sand Sailor Studio. The action of Black The Fall takes place in a communist industrial dystopia where the inhabitants are completely subject to the regime. The main hero, named Black, is a obedient worker at one of the many factories. However, when the entrance door gets damaged, he takes the opportunity to break free. Gameplay featuring a side-view focuses on exploration of the mysterious environment. Locations introduce numerous traps, obstacles, and diverse environmental puzzles. During gameplay, Black gets his hands on a designator – a tool which gives him control over workers, machines, and other friendly beings. The title utilizes 2.5D visuals that do not feature too many vivid colors, which makes the title stand out.
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Hot Wheels: Race Off
October 13, 2016
Racing, Arcade Elements, Internet, Multiplayer, Cars, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.
A hybrid of an action game and a racing game, developed by Hutch Games. The action is shown from a side perspective and the player can take control of more than twenty vehicles (including muscle cars, off-road vehicles, futuristic racing cars and light buggies). The objective of the game is to complete the track in the most spectacular way possible. There are more than forty varied levels filled with obstacles and ramps, which the player can use to jump in the air and perform various stunts. Access to new vehicles and upgrades is unlocked as the player progresses through the game. In addition to single player modes, Hot Wheels: Race Off offers various competitive multiplayer modes. The title offers colorful, cartoonish graphics. An advanced vehicle damage system is worth mentioning as well. The game is distributed by using a free-to-play model with microtransactions.
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Xenoblade Chronicles 2
December 1, 2017
RPG, Fantasy, jRPG, Sandbox, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, TPP, Nintendo Exclusive.
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is the third entry in the Xenoblade series. The previous entries were Xenoblade Chronicles for Wii and Xenoblade Chronicles X for Wii U. The new entry isn’t directly related to its predecessors, but similarly to Final Fantasy series it shares some common elements with them, including enemies, available items, attacks and character skills. During the adventure the player assumes the role of a boy named Rex. Together with his friend Pyra he starts an epic journey in search for the mythical Elysium - humanity’s last hope for survival. In order to reach it, the two and their companions met during the adventure must travel through a vast fantasy world created on the back of monstrous titans.
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Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes
January 18, 2019
Action, Humorous, Co-op, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Action Adventure, Singleplayer, Slasher, TPP.
Another entry in the series of action games about the serial killer Travis Touchdown. The title was developed by the creators of the previous games in the series and supervised by Suda 51.
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Cold Waters
June 5, 2017
Simulation, Strategic Elements, Indie Games, Submarines, Singleplayer, Cold War.
A mix of simulation and strategy game developed by the independent studio Killerfish Games. The plot is loosely based on Tom Clancy’s works, telling an alternative version of history, in which the Cold War eventually turned into World War III. The player assumes the role of a submarine captain and tries to stop the Soviet Union’s plans to establish an outpost in Scandinavia. Mission objectives focus on fighting enemy naval and land units, preventing sea landings, and raiding convoys. We not only get an extensive arsenal at our disposal, which consists of torpedoes and long-range missiles, but also various kinds of defensive means and a realistic sonar. Combat takes place in real time. We get to face over forty types of enemy units, starting with ships, though submarines, to choppers and aircraft. The developers put emphasis on realism, which translates into battle tactics applied by our adversaries and units recreated with attention to detail.
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Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Mega Battle
January 18, 2017
Action, Beat 'em Up, Arcade Elements, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Power Rangers, Singleplayer.
A classic beat'em up game developed by Bandai Namco Entertainment. The game is based on the license of the Power Rangers TV series popular back in 1990s. The titular teenagers are the characters the players assume control of in the game, supported by mysterious Zordon. The heroes have to face the forces of evil represented by the ominous Rita Repulsa and Lord Zedd - they want to destroy the Earth and try to achieve it by sending in more and more powerful monsters. The game offers five characters the fans of the TV series are familiar with - the heroes differ both in terms of their weapons and special abilities. The player is required mainly to eliminate subsequent enemies and bosses with melee weapons and advanced attacks based on various martial arts. The game comes with cartoonish 2D visuals referring to the aesthetics popular in the 1990s. Both music and dialogues were taken from the original Mighty Morphin Power Rangers TV series.
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Osiris: New Dawn
January 18, 2023
Action, FPP, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Sandbox, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Survival, TPP.
A science-fiction action game with survival elements. The title was developed by Fenix Fire. In Osiris: New Dawn the player assumes the role of an astronaut participating in Osiris 2 mission. He is sent to a remote area of space in order to find out what happened to the Osiris 1 expedition. During the journey the astronaut is forced to land on an unknown planet inhabited by various predatory beasts which evolve during the night, becoming even stronger and more dangerous. The player starts the game with small supplies, so in order to survive, he must gather resources and use them to build structures and construct useful items. The gameplay concentrates on exploration and combat, using various weapons, vehicles, planes and robots. In contrast to other games of the genre, the survival aspects are only an addition. on which the player doesn’t need to focus too much.
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Nights of Azure 2: Bride of the New Moon
August 24, 2017
RPG, Fantasy, jRPG, Action RPG, Singleplayer, Slasher, TPP.
A sequel to the action RPG from the Japanese studio Gust. Nights of Azure 2 lets us revisit the dark fantasy world, in which humanity rules only by daylight, while night belongs to demonic minions of the Night Lord. However, we won’t see any old faces from first game, as the second game focuses on completely new characters. Players take role of Ashule, a warrior who dies while trying to defend her friend Liliana from a powerful demon and is reborn as half-demonic being. Her main objective is to find and rescue Liliana. Similarly to its predecessor, Nights of Azure 2 is a typical hack and slash with an arcade battle system and TPP view. As she gets more experience, Ashule will unlock more skills and get more powerful in the process. She can also be helped by female companions, and the more often she does that, the stronger bond she creates with them. This in turn lets her learn new powers or unlock news quests.
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IL-2 Sturmovik: Battle of Kuban
March 14, 2018
Simulation, World War II, Internet, Multiplayer, Planes, Singleplayer.
Another installment in the popular series of flight simulators set during the World War II period, developed by 1C Company in collaboration with 777 Studios. Il-2 Sturmovik: Battle of Kuban takes the players to the Eastern Front of the World War II, giving them a chance to participate in the eponymous Battle of Kuban. The game is played over an area of 300 by 400 kilometers. During aerial battles you can pilot such machines as Bf-109 G-4, Yak-7b, IL-2 mod.43 UBT or Spitfire Mk.VB. Additionally, some of the battles are waged on the sea and land, in which an essential part is played by destroyers, cargo ships, submarines, torpedo boats and tanks. What puts the game (and the entire series) apart from other titles is historical accuracy when it comes to World War II period as a whole as well as the flight mechanics for planes of that period. The game offers expansive single player campaign and co-op multiplayer with a functional mission editor.
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LEGO Harry Potter Collection
October 18, 2016
Arcade, Fantasy, Movies, Harry Potter, Humorous, Internet, Co-op, Books, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Package, Splitscreen, Action Adventure, Singleplayer, TPP.
A set of two enhanced parts of the LEGO Harry Potter series for the eighth generation consoles, originally released in 2010-2011 by Traveller's Tales and Warner Bros Interactive Entertainment. The set includes the games LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4 and LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7, based on the seven books in the series by the British writer J.K. Rowling. In both games, apart from the protagonist — the teenage wizard — you meet many characters from the books and movies, both his friends and enemies, including the nefarious Lord Voldemort. Both parts of LEGO Harry Potter Collection feature improved visuals, introducing e.g. enhanced lighting and new special effects. The set also includes two expansions: Spell Pack, which adds five unique spells, and Character Pack, adding 10 previously unavailable characters.
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Samurai Warriors: Spirit of Sanada
November 23, 2016
Action, Hack'and'slash, Samurai, Singleplayer, TPP.
Another installment in the series of dynamical action games traditionally developed by Omega Force. This time the player assumes the role of Yukimura Sanada, one of the more popular protagonists of the series. We follow his story from birth, through the trainings that prepare him to combat, to the civil war and death during the siege of Osaka. The gameplay is similar to the one present in the previous games in the series and is based on battles with thousands of participants. Among the improvements created by the developers there is a selection of game modes – the adventure starts in the “castle city”, a base from which we can not only select playing mode but also participate in various side activities. The main mode of the game is a historical war campaign during which the player has freedom to select tactics and optional objectives. What’s new are the “Long-term Battles” – fights that take many hours and have a day and night cycle. Samurai Warriors: Sanada Maru has high quality graphics provided by the engine created for the fourth main installment of the series.
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Train Simulator 2017
September 15, 2016
Simulation, Trains, Singleplayer.
Another installment in the railway-themed simulation game series, whose consecutive releases have been developed by Dovetail Games since 2009. Train Simulator 2017 is based on the same technology that powered the previous game. The biggest innovation are the four new routes: players can drive across Germany (between Lubeck and Hamburg), the United States (New York – New Jersey), France (Marseille Saint Charles to Avignon TGV), and the Great Britain (Bristol – Cardiff). Moreover, Train Simulator 2017 offers new locomotives, spearheaded by TGV Duplex, DB BR 218, and NJ TRANSIT ALP-45DP. Just as it was previously, the new game is fully compatible with Steam Workshop, therefore fans are free to create their own content and share it with the entire community. As always, the core gameplay element in Train Simulator 2017 is the career mode, which lets you take part in several dozen diverse scenarios.
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Life is Feudal: Forest Village
May 26, 2017
Strategy, City Builder, Economic, Indie Games, Singleplayer, Survival, The Middle Ages.
A city builder strategy game created by Mindillusion. The player is placed in charge of an early-medieval settlement. One's prime goal here is to maintain an appropriate balance between expanding the village and being able to survive in a hostile environment. Thus, apart from utilizing more and more space, constructing new buildings and upgrading the existing ones, the player has to give proper winter clothing to their subordinates and deliver them with balanced meals. The last can be achieved through growing different kinds of plants, breeding animals and storing food; making light of these aspects can result in dangerous epidemics. Apart from that, the player's village can fall victim to attacks of predators and various natural disasters, such as tornadoes or storms, which can cause a fire. All such events affect the spirit of the villagers, which is reflected by a special meter - unhappy workers become less productive. Life is Feudal: Forest Village offers a three-dimensional environment. Interestingly, the player can switch between an isometric view and first-person perspectives (as one of his subjects).
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