StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm
March 12, 2013
Strategy, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, RTS, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Isometric View, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass.
The second episode of StarCraft II, a space real-time strategy trilogy by Blizzard Entertainment. The title was distributed as an expansion and requires StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty in order to work. The story campaign is focused on the race of Zerg led by Sara Kerrigan, a character from the original StarCraft, who seeks revenge on the Terran emperor, Arcturus Mengsk. In subsequent missions, we will also encounter other famous characters, such as Jim Raynor, the ghost of Nova, and Matt Horner. In the second episode of the trilogy, the developers concentrated primarily on enhancing the multiplayer mode, introducing new units for every race as well as a character progression system and clan support. Some changes were also introduced to the gameplay mechanics — the interface was improved and the RPG elements were emphasized. The enhancements of the graphics engine translate into better graphics, more realistic physics, and spectacular visual effects.
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Destiny
September 9, 2014
Action, RPG Elements, FPP, FPS, Internet, Co-op, Looter Shooter, Multiplayer, Role-playing Shooter, Science Fiction, Shooters.
A futuristic, first-person perspective action game developed by Bungie Software – the creators of the iconic Halo series. The title takes place in a distant future, in 28th century, when humanity is on the brink of destruction at the hands of an alien civilization. The players assume the roles of Guardians who, thanks to the unusual abilities drawing power from an alien ship hanging above the Earth, are the only humans capable of facing the destructive force from space. Players are divided into three classes which specialize in open combat, stealth, or special powers. Gameplay is focused on multiplayer, encouraging the players to explore the world. Battles involve small groups of participants; it is possible to start the game alone and join a previously created group. The game was created for next-gen consoles and which translates into high-quality graphics and sounds.
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Sword Coast Legends
July 25, 2018, End of Life
RPG, Dungeons & Dragons, Fantasy, Internet, Classic RPG, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Isometric View.
A classic cRPG based on the fifth edition of the Dungeons & Dragons tabletop system. The game was created by Digital Extremes, a seasoned developer, under the auspices of Wizards of the Coast. The game is based on the titular Sword Coast universe, known to PC players from e.g. the legendary Baldur’s Gate. In terms of gameplay, the title invokes the classics of the genre, offering characteristic isometric view and real-time combat with active pause. The game puts you at the helm of a 4-person party of heroes of different races (5 to choose from) and classes (6 available). Although you can play solo, the developers stressed the advantages of cooperative gameplay. One of the novelties in the game is the role of Dungeon Master – the pillar of any tabletop RPG. The player who takes this role can influence gameplay e.g. by deploying traps and monsters.
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Battlefield 2142
July 25, 2018, End of Life
Action, Battlefield, FPP, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Shooters.
Another installment in the popular multiplayer FPS game series, developed since 2002 by Digital Illusions and EA. Following the historical themes and the fictional conflict from Battlefield 2, this time the game takes place in the future—in the year 2142, to be exact, after a devastating nuclear disaster, which resulted in a new ice age. There's a new conflict involving two powerful factions: the joint European-American forces and the Russian-Arabic-Indian coalition. Like in the previous installments of the franchise, there are several soldier classes to choose as your player character, and you can use a wide range of futuristic vehicles and weapons, bringing to mind sci-fi movies. As usual when it comes to this series, Battlefield 2124 focuses mainly on the multiplayer mode, for up to 64 players at the same time, although the game also feature a singleplayer mode, in which you fight against AI-controlled enemies.
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Code Vein
July 25, 2018, End of Life
RPG, Co-op, Post-apocalypse, Action RPG, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Soulslike, TPP, Vampires.
A dark action-RPG from the Japanese studio Shift, known from the God Eater franchise. The story of Code Vein takes place in the near future, when vampires with supernatural powers live on the ruins of our civilization. The bloodsuckers live together and try to discover the mysteries of the post-apocalyptic world, while also making sure they don’t turn into grotesque monsters due to lack of blood. The game emphasizes exploration of smoothly connected locations and fighting with various types of melee weapons. Sucking blood also plays a major part in the game, being used to unlock new abilities, as well as the system that allows exploring the world with a companion. Code Vein is based on Unreal Engine 4 technology.
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
July 25, 2018, End of Life
Action, FPP, FPS, Internet, Co-op, 90s, Multiplayer, PC Game Pass, Online, Singleplayer, Shooters, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Cold War, Xbox Game Pass Premium.
The 21st installment in a popular and long-running series of first-person shooters. The campaign mode of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is a spy thriller set during the 1990s. We can also pick from the multiplayer mode (classic & Strike) and the Zombie mode.
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Dead Space (2008)
July 25, 2018, End of Life
Action, EA Play, Horror, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Survival Horror, TPP, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass.
A third-person survival horror action game developed by EA Redwood Shores. The plot of Dead Space is set in the distant future. The main protagonist, Isaac Clark, is given a task of investigating the situation on a mining ship that has just sent a distress signal. Upon arrival, he discovers that the entire crew is dead and the bodies of the dead miners are possessed by a parasitic race of necromorphs. Contrary to typical TPS games, the gameplay of Dead Space is primarily focused on building tension and the atmosphere or danger; shooting sequences that take place in zero gravity are of secondary importance. The terrifying atmosphere is empowered by the dark audiovisuals.
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Crusader Kings II
July 25, 2018, End of Life
Strategy, Economic, Grand Strategy, Internet, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer, War Strategy, The Middle Ages, Free-to-play.
A sequel to the expansive strategy game Crusader Kings, which came to existence in 2004 as a medieval-themed spin-off to the popular Europa Universalis franchise that has been developed for over a decade by Paradox Studios. The game is set in the 11th century, and you play as a prominent Christian noble, who aims to secure a successful future for his house. Throughout the gameplay you have to oversee a a number of areas essential to the development of your kingdom: social and feudal issues, military, diplomacy, and religion. The most noticeable modification, as compared with the previous game, is the developed psychological aspect, giving more weight to social relations and individual motivations of your subjects. Other changes include the introduction of barons who manage provinces, royal spies, increased importance of women, and far-reaching relations with the Church.
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Judgment
July 25, 2018, End of Life
Action, Beat 'em Up, Detective, Japan, Crime, Action Adventure, Singleplayer, Thriller, TPP.
An action adventure game in which we play the role of a detective conducting complex criminal investigations. Project JUDGE was created by the authors of the popular Yakuza series, i.e. Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio. As a former lawyer of Takayuki Yagami, we deal with the prosecution of criminals.
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Bellwright
July 25, 2018, Early Access
RPG, Crafting, Strategic Elements, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Polish games, Sandbox, Singleplayer, Survival, The Middle Ages, TPP, Xbox Play Anywhere.
A cross between a survival game and an action RPG with strategy elements. Bellwright has us playing as the resistance leader, fighting against a tyrant ruling over a medieval land, liberating villages and cities.
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Remnant: From the Ashes
July 25, 2018, End of Life
Action, RPG Elements, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Post-apocalypse, Role-playing Shooter, Singleplayer, Soulslike, Shooters, TPP, TPS, Urban Fantasy.
An action game with role-playing game features. It takes the players to a post-apocalyptic universe, where they face monsters known as The Root. Remnant: From the Ashes was developed by Gunfire Games (the creators of Darksiders III) with four-player cooperation mode in mind.
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Garena Free Fire
July 25, 2018, End of Life
Action, Battle Royale, Internet, Multiplayer, Online, Shooters, TPP, TPS, Free-to-play.
A mobile multiplayer shooter belonging to the popular battle royale sub-genre. The game is about fighting, and the clashes take place on increasingly shrinking maps. Up to 50 people can take part in each game at the same time. The game was released in a free-to-play model. Garena International is responsible for its creation.
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Marvel's Avengers
July 25, 2018, End of Life
Action, Beat 'em Up, Games as a Service, Internet, Comics, Co-op, Marvel Comics, Multiplayer, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Superheroes, TPP.
The Avengers Project is a production created by Crystal Dynamics and Eidos-Montréal and released by Square-Enix, embedded in the Marvel universe.
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Endling
July 25, 2018, End of Life
Adventure, 2.5D, Experimental/artistic, Games for Impact, Indie Games, Side-scroll, Singleplayer, Survival, Animals.
An adventure game with survival elements. In Endling we play as a fox trying to escort three puppies to a place where people cannot hurt them. The game presents a dystopian vision of the future where the overexploitation of natural resources led to total devastation of the environment.
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Total War Saga: Troy
July 25, 2018, End of Life
Strategy, Internet, Co-op, Greek Mythology, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer, Ancient Greece, Ancient History, Turn-based.
The second spin-off of the Total War strategy cycle in which players can take part in a conflict known as the Trojan War. In Total War Saga: Troy we can lead the army of the title city or the Greek army attacking it. The game created by Creative Assembly studio features eight famous heroes, headed by Achilles and Ulysses.
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The Witcher 4
July 25, 2018, End of Life
RPG, Fantasy, Books, Polish games, Sandbox, Singleplayer, TPP.
The Witcher 4 is the fourth installment in the popular RPG series from CD Projekt RED, based on the books written by Andrzej Sapkowski. The game is a start for a new trilogy and the new protagonist is Ciri who passed the Trial of Grasses and became a female witcher.
LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens
July 25, 2018, End of Life
Action, Movies, Humorous, Internet, Co-op, LAN, LEGO, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Action Adventure, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Star Wars, TPP.
Another entry in the bestselling adventure game series, combining popular LEGO franchise with the classic universe of Star Wars. Its plot is largely based on the seventh part of the galactic saga, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, and tells the story of completely new characters, though some familiar and iconic faces from previous movies appear in the background. There are also many exclusive plotlines that fill in the story gaps between Return of the Jedi and the latest movie in the series. The game mechanics remained mostly the same and the gameplay comes down to exploring, fighting enemies, and solving many logical puzzles, most of which require a creative use of the famous bricks. Nonetheless, some new features have been added, like allowing a multiply uses of single brick for different purposes and eye-catching blaster duels, during which we can make use of cover.
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Observer
July 25, 2018, End of Life
Adventure, Cyberpunk, Detective, Exploration Games, FPP, Horror, Polish games, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Thriller, Poland.
A psychological first-person horror from the Polish developer studio Bloober Team, known best for another horror game, entitled Layers of Fear. Observer is set in a cyberpunk universe, in Cracow of 2048. In the game you play as Daniel Lazarski (starred by Rutger Hauer, known from the film Blade Runner), a detective able to hack into people’s minds. The game’s story starts when the main hero gets a letter from his missing son, who turns out to be a high-ranking engineer working for a powerful corporation. The protagonist picks up an investigation that takes him to the slums of Cracow and forces him to relive dark memories and nightmares of both criminals and their victims. When it comes to gameplay, Observer is a first-person adventure game with survival horror mechanics. Most of the time the player explores grim locations and interacts with characters encountered on the way. An important aspect of gameplay are sequences in which the protagonist hacks into the minds of suspects and becomes part of their worst nightmares.
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Syberia 3
July 25, 2018, End of Life
Adventure, Point-and-click, Singleplayer.
A sequel to a popular adventure game series created by the Belgian comic artist Benoit Sokal and Microids Studio, released over a decade after the second part. The story focuses on adventures of Kate Walker, a young lawyer, whose profession, in-born curiosity, and adventurousness get her entangled in a new mystery. Throughout the game, featuring classic point-and-click mechanics, you meet a whole menagerie of characters known from the previous installments in the series, as well as a cast of new heroes, including Still Life's protagonist and an FBI agent Victoria McPherson. Despite of using full 3D graphics that replaced hand drawn backgrounds, the game features the characteristic artwork style consistent with previous games.
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Game of Thrones: A Telltale Games Series - Season One
July 25, 2018, End of Life
Adventure, Episodic, Fantasy, Game of Thrones, Books, Point-and-click, TV Series, Singleplayer.
A game by Telltale Games, the studio behind many others similar productions, designed as an episodic adventure game based on the HBO’s popular TV show Game of Thrones - an adaptation of George R. R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire books. The game features an original story overlapping with the events presented in the seasons 3-5 of the TV series. This six-part episodic story focuses on the House Forrester, whose members, although missing from the TV show, appeared in the fifth book of the saga. Known for ironwood trade, the Forresters are trying to survive the War of the Five Kings, while competing with House Whitehill. Gameplay employs the classic point-and-click mechanics. The game lets you visit many well-known locations from across both the Westeros and Essos continents, and observe the events from the perspective of several characters whose actions have direct impact on the fate of the two families.
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Resident Evil: Revelations
July 25, 2018, End of Life
Adventure, Puzzle Elements, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Action Adventure, PS Plus Premium, Singleplayer, Survival Horror, TPP, TPS, Zombie.
A survival horror action game initially released exclusively for Nintendo 3DS. Resident Evil: Revelations is a spin-off installment of the Resident Evil series, created and developed by Capcom. The action takes place in 2005, between the events of Resident Evil 4 and Resident Evil 5. The players have the opportunity to accompany Jill Valentine and Parker Luciani in their search for Chris Redfield and Jessica Sherawa. The trail leads to a ship called Queen Zenobia, the people aboard of which were infected by the t-Virus. Apart from the story campaign, Resident Evil: Revelations also offers the Raid Mode, a set of missions to perform solo or in cooperation with another person.
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Tunic
July 25, 2018, End of Life
Action, Fantasy, Indie Games, PC Game Pass, Action Adventure, Singleplayer, Isometric View, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Xbox Game Pass Essential.
Tunic is an isometric action-adventure game. We play as a anthropoid fox who explores a fantasy land full of treasures and monsters. The game's plot is told mostly through pictures and events as most of the lines are written in unintelligible, fictional language. In Tunic, we explore big, partially open maps, gather items, and fight many various enemies, including powerful bosses. Developers created an arcade combat system that allows us to execute various attacks and dodges. A stamina bar gives the game a tactical element (we use stamina for attacks and player-activated techniques). Even though Tunic does not have your typical character progression system, we can upgrade our hero's skills by getting better weapons and equipment. The game uses Unity engine and has eye-pleasing 3D visuals.
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Sacred 2: Fallen Angel
July 25, 2018, End of Life
RPG, Fantasy, Hack'and'slash, Internet, Co-op, LAN, Multiplayer, Action RPG, Singleplayer, Isometric View.
A continuation to a successful cRPG from 2004. Sacred 2: Fallen Angel was created by Ascaron Interactive - a German studio popular mainly for the Port Royale series of strategy games.
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Deltarune
July 25, 2018, End of Life
RPG, 2D, Experimental/artistic, Episodic, Fantasy, Indie Games, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
An unusual two-dimensional RPG by Toby Fox, referring to the iconic Undertale. In Deltarune, we find ourselves in a new but similar world and face the challenges of the Dark Land, fighting in turn-based battles or disarming enemies in unconventional ways.
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Last Epoch
July 25, 2018, End of Life
RPG, Fantasy, Hack'and'slash, Indie Games, Internet, Multiplayer, Action RPG, Singleplayer, Isometric View.
Action RPG game in which we get to the dark land of Eterra devoured by the dark power. As we play in Last Epoch, we take on the role of a daredevil traveling in time, trying to stop the Void before it leads to the total destruction of mankind.
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Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin
July 25, 2018, End of Life
RPG, Fantasy, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Remaster/remake, Action RPG, Sandbox, Singleplayer, Soulslike, TPP.
A complete, improved edition of the best selling action RPG created by From Software, released at the start of 2014 on PC, Xbox 360, and PlayStation 3. The game once again takes place in a gritty fantasy world. The main protagonist is trying to find a way to lift his curse. During the journey he will participate in challenging duels during which he will use both traditional weaponry and an arsenal of magical attacks. As the game progress, the character gains experience and he can be developed in various ways. The new edition contains all story DLCs, depicting his search for the three crowns of legendary rulers. The developers expanded the story of the basic game, added new NPCs, improved the item descriptions, and balanced the character progression system. Additionally, the owners of PCs and eighth generation consoles can enjoy improved graphics that fully utilize the power of their hardware.
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Syberia Remastered
July 25, 2018, End of Life
Adventure, Puzzle Elements, Point-and-click, Remaster/remake, Singleplayer.
A refreshed version of the popular point & click adventure game from Microids studio. Syberia Remastered introduces greatly improved graphics, including brand new character models. Other improvements include a more modern user interface, better controls and modified puzzles with more logical solutions.
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No Rest for the Wicked
July 25, 2018, End of Life
RPG, Fantasy, Hack'and'slash, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Action RPG, Singleplayer, Isometric View.
No Rest for the Wicked is a top-down action RPG. The player must explore a beautiful land, fighting hordes of enemies in real-time combat. The game supports singleplayer and co-op for up to four players.
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Murdered: Soul Suspect
July 25, 2018, End of Life
Adventure, Detective, Action Adventure, Singleplayer, TPP.
Murdered: Soul Suspect is a third-person action-adventure game developed by Airtight Games (Quantum Conundrum, Dark Void, and other games) in cooperation with Square Enix. The game takes place in modern-day Salem. We play as the deceased detective Ronan O'Connor who has to solve the mystery of his own death. Murdered: Soul Suspect features a thrilling detective story. Gameplay combines elements of a detective adventure game, action game, and an RPG. The game has dark, grim visuals that emphasize the city's nature after dark. Murdered: Soul Suspect uses Unreal Engine 3.
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The Elder Scrolls VI
July 25, 2018, End of Life
RPG, Fantasy, FPP, Sandbox, Singleplayer, TPP.
The next fully-fledged installment of the famous series of RPG games named The Elder Scrolls. The title was announced in 2016 by Todd Howard, the director and executive producer of the series.
Valor Mortis
July 25, 2018, End of Life
Action, Alternative History, RPG Elements, Fantasy, FPP, PC Game Pass, Polish games, Singleplayer, Soulslike, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Xbox Play Anywhere, 19th Century.
An action game from Polish studio One More Level, known for such productions as God's Trigger and Ghostrunner. At the time of its release, Cyber Slash was the largest project in the output of the Krakow-based team. It was released by Take-Two Interactive, under the Private Division brand.
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Dune: Awakening
July 25, 2018, End of Life
Action, Crafting, RPG Elements, Internet, Books, MMO, Multiplayer, PC Game Pass, Sandbox, Science Fiction, Online, Survival, TPP, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.
Dune: Awakening was developed by Funcom studio, combining elements of MMO productions and survival games. We create our own character and manage their development. The game allows to explore the open world of Arrakis, collect resources (including valuable spice), raise buildings, craft items, fight enemies and join guilds.
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The Banner Saga 2
July 25, 2018, End of Life
RPG, 2D, Fantasy, Classic RPG, Norse Mythology, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
An RPG developed by the Stoic Games studio, and a sequel to the original 2014 The Banner Saga. The game's story follows the events of the first installment and takes us back to a fantastic realm inspired by Scandinavian mythology, where we take control of a caravan of men and giants, trying to survive the end of the world. The essential element of the title are the turn-based battles, characterized by simple rules, but also by a tactical depth. During the game, we regularly have to make difficult decisions that have a significant impact on the development of the plot and the story's ending. The game features a typical character development system, in which the experience gained in battles is used to purchase new skills and improve character stats. Like the first installment, the product implements an attractive 2D graphic style, giving off impression of an interactive cartoon.
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Quake 4
July 25, 2018, End of Life
Action, FPP, FPS, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Shooters, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass.
The fourth major installment in the cult FPS series developed by Raven Software under strict supervision of id Software. Contrary to its predecessor, Quake 4 features an extensive single player mode, the action of which takes place right after the events of Quake II. The defeat of the Strogg leader, Macron, did not seal the fate of the hostile alien race, for it managed to regroup and bring a new, even more dangerous leader to life. Faced with the threat, a special commando group was sent to deal with the enemy once and for all. Mechanics-wise, the title offers a typical dose of action, although there are some simple story quests to be performed as well. Enemy character models and weapon arsenal were not drastically changed. What is new is that the protagonist, as a result of medical experiments, came into possession of special implants that let him wreak even greater havoc.
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Original War
July 25, 2018, End of Life
Strategy, RPG Elements, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, RTS, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
This is a very interesting strategy game by Altar Interactive, which, thanks to a skillful combination of RTS and cRPG game elements, definitely stands out from competitive productions.
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Choo-Choo Charles
July 25, 2018, End of Life
Action, FPP, Indie Games, Action Adventure, Sandbox, Singleplayer, Survival Horror.
Horror action adventure FPP game. In Choo-Choo Charles we play as a brave man who travels across the vast island on his draisine and prepares for the final showdown with the title monster - animated locomotive eating human flesh.
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We. the Revolution
July 25, 2018, End of Life
Adventure, 2D, Experimental/artistic, Strategic Elements, Games for Impact, Historical, Indie Games, Polish games, Legal Thriller, Singleplayer, 18th Century.
Inspired by a popular game Papers, Please, this is an unusual mix of genres by the Polish studio Polyslash. We. The Revolution is set in the 18th-century Paris during the French Revolution. The player takes the role of a judge in the Revolutionary Tribunal, who judges both revolutionists and their enemies, as well as criminals and ordinary citizens. After accepting a particular case, you have to look through files and evidence, interview the people involved, and finally state the verdict – either just or one serving your interests. During the game you get to make lots of decisions that affect not only the course of the protagonist’s career or the fate of his family and friends, but also the balance of political power in the capital of France. As the game progresses, the character that you control also gains more and more influence, which allows him, for example, to participate in various conspiracies, or even start a struggle for power.
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Diablo
July 25, 2018, End of Life
RPG, Fantasy, Hack'and'slash, Internet, Co-op, LAN, Multiplayer, Action RPG, Singleplayer, Isometric View, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass.
An incredibly popular action RPG developed by Blizzard Entertainment. The story of Diablo is set in a fantasy world called Sanctuary, a realm facing a great danger. The Lord of Terror, imprisoned in a magical soul stone, tries to break free. The demon managed to dominate the minds of bishop Lazarus and king Leoric as well as raise an army of creatures that threatens the citizens of Tristram. The brave prince Aidan steps up to fight the forces of evil. The gameplay of Diablo combines action game with an RPG. Its essence is exciting real-time combat against hordes of enemies. Apart from a single player campaign, Diablo also offers a multiplayer mode via the Internet for a maximum of 4 players.
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SpellForce 3
July 25, 2018, End of Life
Strategy, RPG Elements, Fantasy, Internet, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer.
The third installment in a fantasy game series launched in 2003, which combines elements of RTS and RPG. The title was produced by Grimlore Games, a studio founded by the series’ publisher, which employs some of creators of the first two SpellForce games. Story-wise, SpellForce 3 is a prequel to the previous titles. It is set in times, when this fantasy world was still a vast, unified continent. This obviously affected the structure of locations, which are no longer solitary islands connected by portals. In terms of gameplay mechanics, the developers used the well-proven solutions making up a strategy game, in which you build a base, recruit army, and fight battles. At the same time, the strategic gameplay is enriched with the addition of such elements as heroes of different classes and skills, a character progression system, and story-driven missions with subquests – like in a classic RPG. The game features also multiplayer gameplay available through the Spellforce.net online platform.
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Black & White 2
July 25, 2018, End of Life
Strategy, Fantasy, RTS, Singleplayer, God Game.
The sequel to the innovative strategy game by Peter Molyneux, once again offering the players an opportunity to play a god. The action of Black & White 2 takes place in the same world, and our task is to assume divine control over a chosen tribe of worshipers. The gameplay mechanics were not significantly changed, although the continuation is more combat-focused than its predecessor, and the constant choosing between good and evil remains the key issue. Depending on one's play style, the direction in which our tribe develops may, and will, change as well; we ourselves can influence it to focus more on the economy or the military. Furthermore, the so-called familiars still play an important role in the game. The creatures became more intelligent, though, and can be assigned more complex tasks than before.
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The Sims 3
July 25, 2018, End of Life
Simulation, EA Play, Economic, Sandbox, Singleplayer, Life Sim, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass.
The third major installment in a life simulation game series, The Sims. The title was developed by The Sims Studio in cooperation with Maxis and Electronic Arts. As per usual, The Sims 3 lets you take control of a life of a virtual character from the cradle to the grave. Your job is to provide for the needs of your family of Sims when it comes to their social interactions, family matters, and career. The Sims 3 introduces two significant novelties to the game: lifetime wishes and a personality system that attributes 5 dominant character features to each Sim. As compared with previous installments in the franchise, the game’s 3D visuals were significantly improved.
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Tom Clancy's The Division
July 25, 2018, End of Life
Action, RPG Elements, Games as a Service, Internet, Co-op, Looter Shooter, MMO, Multiplayer, Post-apocalypse, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Role-playing Shooter, Online, Shooters, TPP, TPS, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.
An online action game that combines tactical shooter with elements of cRPG. Tom Clancy's The Division is a game made by Ubisoft Massive Studios in cooperation with Ubisoft Reflections. The game is set in a near future, when the United States is struck by a pandemic. Players become members of a secret governmental organization called The Division, which tries to contain the chaos spreading across New York City. The gameplay focuses on rivalry between small groups of players. The world’s open structure presents the players with an impressive freedom to explore the setting and complete various missions. When it comes to the technical aspects, Tom Clancy's The Division employs the full potential of the advanced Snowdrop Engine.
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Wolfenstein: The Old Blood
July 25, 2018, End of Life
Action, Alternative History, Very Brutal, FPP, FPS, World War II, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Singleplayer, Shooters, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass.
A stand-alone expansion to Wolfenstein: The New Order, the game released on PCs and eighth generation consoles in spring 2014. Similarly as the original game, the title was created by Machine Games in cooperation with Bethesda. The game is a prequel to the basic game. The story takes place in an alternative year 1946, in which the Nazis are one step from winning the World War II. During the campaign, which is split into two parts, the protagonist of the series, B.J. Blazkovicz, goes to Bavaria, where he must steal information about the location of a secret research facility from the Wolfenstein fortress. Further into the game the player goes to a small city of Wulfburg, in which a German archeologist digs out mysterious artifacts that can unleash ancient evil powers. The gameplay and graphics of the game are similar as in the basic title. The only novelty is a set of new weapons.
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V Rising
July 25, 2018, End of Life
Action, Crafting, RPG Elements, Fantasy, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, LAN, Multiplayer, Sandbox, Online, Singleplayer, Survival, Vampires, Isometric View, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium.
A multiplayer survival game by Stunlock Studios (the creators of Battlerite). V Rising has us playing as vampires, traversing a dark land, regaining their strength and creating an empire.
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StarCraft: Remastered
July 25, 2018, End of Life
Strategy, Internet, Multiplayer, Remaster/remake, RTS, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Isometric View, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass.
An upgraded version of the bestselling 1998 RTS game. Both versions were developed by Blizzard Entertainment. Compared to the original release, the game (including the Brood War expansion) features mainly significantly improved audiovisuals. Although the visuals remain two-dimensional, all the graphic elements have become more detailed. Furthermore, the game supports high resolutions (up to 4K), as well as refreshed audio, which also applies to dialogues between characters. Changes were introduced to the game's online component as well - StarCraft: Remastered offers an advanced system of matchmaking, the option to store one's save files in the cloud, quick button re-mapping, and easy access to fan-made maps and replays. The mechanics remain unchanged - the game is a classic RTS, featuring three playable races (the Terrans, the Protoss, and the Zerg). The gameplay is based on gathering resources, building one's base, conducting research, producing units, and fighting enemies - in combat, taking advantage of both the enemy's weak spots and the strong spots of the player's forces, constitutes the key to success. Apart from six story campaigns (two for each of the races), the game offers an extensive multiplayer component with various game modes.
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Call of Juarez: Gunslinger
July 25, 2018, End of Life
Action, FPP, FPS, Polish games, Remaster/remake, Singleplayer, Shooters, Western, 19th Century.
A first-person shooter set in the Wild West. Developed by the Polish developer, Techland, it is the fourth entry in the Call of Juarez series. We play as a bounty hunter, Silas Greaves, who recalls his adventures in the Wild West. The game’s campaign is divided into missions, during which the player has to bring down many legendary outlaws and gunmen (Billy Kid, Pat Garret, Jesse James, and others). Unlike previous games, Call of Juarez: Gunslinger introduces a more arcade style of gameplay. Three-dimensional graphics use the cel-shading technology, resulting in a comic book-like visuals.
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Devil May Cry 4
July 25, 2018, End of Life
Action, Fantasy, Hack'and'slash, PS Plus Premium, Singleplayer, Slasher, TPP.
A dynamic, third-person perspective action game, which is the fourth major installment in the hack and slash series by Capcom, mainly associated with SONY consoles. The plot in Devil May Cry 4 concentrates on the adventures of a completely new protagonist – Nero, a member of the Holy Knights. One day he witnesses a slaughter on his brothers carried out by Dante – the character known from the previous parts – and swears to avenge them. However, it turns out there is a second bottom to the whole thing and eventually both heroes join forces in order to face the common enemy. Mechanics-wise, the game hasn't changed significantly from the previous installments of the series and concentrates on dynamic fights with groups of opponents and difficult bosses. In combat Nero uses his sword and firearms. He also inherited an ability after his father, which for a short period of time transforms him into a demonic warrior with increased strength and endurance.
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Age of Empires II: The Conquerors
July 25, 2018, End of Life
Strategy, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer, The Middle Ages.
An expansion for Age of Empires II: The Age of Kings, a real time strategy game developed by Ensemble Studios. The add-on introduces five new civilizations (Huns, The Maya, Aztecs, Koreans, and Spaniards), each having its own campaign based on historical events, starring numerous heroes known from history books, including Attila the Hun, El Cid, and Montezuma. The Conquerors adds a number of new battle units, including halberdiers, Korean turtle boats, or various Aztec and Mayan warriors. The new civilizations can research 26 new techs, such as caravans or herbalism, while some of the countries received unique upgrades, such as Chinese rocket artillery. Age of Empires II: The Conquerors also contains new maps for multiplayer mode, while skirmish mode received new types of games and the ability to issue orders to the AI-controlled allied countries.
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Layers of Fear (2016)
July 25, 2018, End of Life
Adventure, FPP, Horror, Indie Games, Polish games, Singleplayer, 19th Century.
A first person psychological horror adventure game inspired of 19th-century paintings and architecture. It was created by Polish developer Bloober Team, known for such titles as BRAWL, A-Men and Music Master: Chopin. The game is set in an ominous manor, while you assume the role of an insane painter striving to finish his masterpiece at all cost. Gameplay boils down to exploration, as the player searches for the source of the hero’s madness and the tools needed to complete the painting. While playing, you experience strange visions and fears born in the protagonist’s mind, making the task much more complicated. The game is soaked with dark, psychedelic atmosphere, which is further deepened by fitting audiovisuals.
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Phasmophobia
July 25, 2018, Early Access
Adventure, FPP, Horror, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, Meta Quest / Oculus, Multiplayer, PlayStation VR, Singleplayer, SteamVR, Survival Horror, VR.
Phasmophobia is an unusual survival horror, which was developed specifically for the 4-person cooperative mode. The game also offers support for virtual reality. The independent Kinetic Games studio is responsible for its development and release.
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