Games 15

Napoleon: Total War

Napoleon: Total War

PCMobile

February 23, 2010

Strategy, Napoleonic Era, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer, War Strategy, Turn-based.

Another installment in a renowned series of spectacular strategy games developed by Creative Assembly since 2000. The game focuses on the character of Napoleon Bonaparte and his military conquests at the turn of the 19th century. The player observes his ups and downs during the Italian, the Egyptian, and the European story campaigns. Completing them allows the player to witness both the rise and the fall of his empire. When it comes to the gameplay mechanics, the game introduces only slight modifications. The game combines all the successful mechanics employed in Empire: Total War with a set of new features, such as the system of army provisions, ship repairs, further extension of diplomacy and the increased role of spies. During the battles, the generals (including Bonaparte himself) are of high relevance, as they are capable of punishing the soldiers and bolstering their spirit. Both the visuals and AI of the units were improved.

9.2

Steam

8.1

Users

Napoleon: Total War
Assassin's Creed: Rogue

Assassin's Creed: Rogue

PCPlayStationXbox

November 11, 2014

Action, Historical, Internet, Multiplayer, Sandbox, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Stealth, Ships, TPP, 18th Century.

Another installment in popular the Assassin’s Creed series, created and developed by the Ubisoft company. Unlike Assassin’s Creed: Unity, released in a similar time window on PC and the eight generation consoles, Rogue is designed for older platforms. Story-wise, the game is a conclusion of the plots presented in the third and the fourth part of the series. The game is set in mid-18th century, and for the first time in the series you play as a Templar, Shay Patrick Cormack. He once belonged to the Brotherhood of Assassins, but since he was betrayed he switched sides and started hunting his former “brothers”. In terms of gameplay, the game does not introduce any revolutionary changes, albeit the opponents are now much more skilled in combat. For the first time since Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood, the game offers no multiplayer mode, focusing entirely on single player experience.

7.0

OpenCritic

8.6

Steam

8.6

Users

Assassin's Creed: Rogue
DayZ

DayZ

PCPlayStationXbox

December 13, 2018

Action, Crafting, FPP, Internet, MMO, Multiplayer, Post-apocalypse, Sandbox, Survival, TPP, Xbox Game Pass Essential, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Zombie, PC Game Pass.

A post-apocalyptic MMO first person shooter. The game, created by the Czech developer Bohemia Interactive Studios, is an expanded version of a popular ArmA II mod. DayZ features a world where most of the population turned into bloodthirsty zombies. The game is set in a fictional country called Chernarus, where the remaining humans try to survive at all cost. Players have to face not only hordes of the undead, but above all defend themselves from competitors, who, just like them, strive for food, weapons, and medicines. Gameplay is focused on cooperation of small but well-organized groups of players. DayZ is powered by a proprietary game engine Enfusion.

4.1

OpenCritic

7.8

Steam

6.7

Users

DayZ
Kane & Lynch: Dead Men

Kane & Lynch: Dead Men

PCPlayStationXbox

November 14, 2007

Action, Gangster, Internet, Co-op, LAN, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Singleplayer, Shooters, TPP, TPS.

An original third-person action game created by the creators of Danish IO Interactive, a studio best known for its Hitman series. The plot of the game focuses on the fate of former mercenary Kane, who murdered his colleagues by appropriating precious diamonds, and Lynch, who killed his wife in a fit of schizophrenia. Both have been sentenced to death and meet on a prison bus that is hijacked by Kane's former colleagues. The criminals also kidnap Lynch's daughter, trying to force him to cooperate in recovering the stones stolen by his companion.

6.5

Steam

7.3

Users

Kane & Lynch: Dead Men
Back 4 Blood

Back 4 Blood

PCPlayStationXbox

October 12, 2021

Action, FPP, FPS, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Post-apocalypse, Online, Singleplayer, Shooters, Zombie.

A shooter in which players find themselves in a world dominated by zombies. Back 4 Blood is the work of Turtle Rock Studios, who previously created such items as Evolve or best-selling Left 4 Dead.

7.0

Gamepressure

7.6

OpenCritic

6.9

Steam

4.4

Users

Back 4 Blood
RAGE

RAGE

PCPlayStationXboxMobile

November 17, 2010

Action, FPP, FPS, Multiplayer, Post-apocalypse, PS Plus Premium, Rail Shooter, Sandbox, Singleplayer, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Xbox Game Pass Premium.

A first-person shooter featuring sandbox elements, set in a post-apocalyptic world. Rage is the first new IP created by id Software since 1996. The action takes place on Earth, though the planet was devastated by an asteroid. The protagonist has to face the new, brutal reality. Making allies among other survivors, they stand up to the military regime in order to fight for their future. The player completes subsequent story missions (rather simplistic) given by one of the parties involved in the conflict. Although the missions themselves follow the patterns established by classic first-person shooters, the protagonist is capable of using various vehicles and parts of equipment. The latter can be crafted by the protagonist, once the player has obtained adequate schematics. The single-player campaign is complemented by two multiplayer modes. The players can take part in classic deathmatches, in which vehicles can be used; they can also participate in scenarios created exclusively for the co-op mode.

7.8

Steam

6.2

Users

RAGE
Stronghold: Crusader HD

Stronghold: Crusader HD

PC

November 1, 2012

Strategy, Economic, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, Remaster/remake, RTS, Singleplayer, The Middle Ages.

An improved edition of a popular RTS game created by FireFly Studios and originally released back in 2002. The HD edition increases the maximum resolution supported and adds zooming in and out in the isometric view. The game offers the entire content of the original release, supplemented with additional units, scenarios and tactical options introduced in the Stronghold Warchest and Stronghold Crusader Extreme editions. The player assumes the role of a castle's administrator living during the first three crusades. Throughout several single player campaigns, the player completes a series of story missions, familiarizing themselves with subsequent game mechanics. Balancing between prosperous economy and powerful army is the core element of gameplay here. Apart from standard campaigns, the game offers a set of individual scenarios and multiplayer missions for up to 8 players. Beyond the aforementioned technical improvements, the audiovisuals as such were not changed.

9.8

Steam

9.4

Users

Stronghold: Crusader HD
Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Revolution

Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Revolution

PCPlayStationXbox

September 11, 2014

Fighting, Beat 'em Up, Internet, Manga and Anime, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Naruto, Ninja, Animated TV Series, Singleplayer.

Another entry in the arcade fighting game series based on popular manga by Masashi Kishimoto. It has been developed by CyberConnect 2 studio, which has been developing the franchise since its creation. The title expands on foundations of 2013’s third game in the series, focusing on dynamic battles, which – thanks to the heroes’ unique abilities – take place both on land and in the air. The developers prepared over 100 characters known from the Naruto Shippuden universe, including a completely new fighter created exclusively for the game by Masashi Kishimoto. New features include additional attacks and ways to combine them in more advanced techniques. As far as audiovisuals go, the title retains traditional colorful graphics stylized on original manga.

8.4

Steam

7.1

Users

Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Revolution
Slime Rancher

Slime Rancher

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

August 1, 2017

Action, FPP, Domesticated, Indie Games, Farm, Sandbox, Singleplayer.

Monomi Park’s sandbox action game with economic simulation game elements. Smile Rancher lets us play as Beatrix Labeau – a farmer girl who travels to Far, Far Range looking for a better life. She decides to make a fortune by breeding the titular slimes – lovable creatures that look like jellybeans. However, our heroine must face various threats, including a hostile species of jelly creatures. Each day starts with Beatrix taking care of the harvest and feeding her creatures their favorite food. Then she must explore to look for plants to cultivate and new species to tame, all of it by using a multifunctional device, which can vacuum various objects and then propel them whenever we want. At the evening, she must return to her ranch and prepare for another day.

9.8

Steam

8.7

Users

Slime Rancher
Deponia Doomsday

Deponia Doomsday

PCPlayStationXbox

March 1, 2016

Adventure, 2D, Humorous, Indie Games, Time Travel, Point-and-click, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.

The fourth installment in the comedy adventure game series initially planned as a trilogy. however, under the pressure of fan expectations, the creators from Daedalic Entertainment decided to create one more entry in the franchise. Deponia Doomsday continues the story of Rufus, who had a vision of a disaster striking the idyllic floating city of Elysium and his home, garbage heap-planet Deponia. Once he woke up from his nightmare, he decided to do everything he can in order to prevent the cataclysm from happening. He asks professor McChronicle for help and by using his time machine he sets out on a crazy journey in time and space. When it comes to gameplay mechanics, the game does not differ from the previous parts and concentrates on exploration, dialogues with NPCs, and puzzle solving. Even though Deponia Doomsday was released several years after the third part of the game, the visuals look very much the same, once again utilizing the series' distinctive style.

8.5

Gamepressure

7.3

OpenCritic

8.6

Steam

5.1

Users

Deponia Doomsday
Forest 3

Forest 3

PC

TBA

Action, Crafting, FPP, Horror, Indie Games, Sandbox, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Survival.

The third installment in the survival horror game series from Endnight Games. In Forest 3 we find ourselves on an alien planet overrun by hostile creatures and dangerous flora, with weapons at our disposal, including an energy pistol and a mechanical grapple gun.

Forest 3
World War Z

World War Z

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

April 16, 2019

Action, Movies, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Post-apocalypse, Singleplayer, Shooters, TPP, TPS, Zombie.

A cooperative shooter based on the license of a movie by the same title. The players are taken to a world overrun by a zombie pandemic and fight for survival in Moscow, New York and Jerusalem.

8.3

Steam

2.6

Users

World War Z
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

PCPlayStationXbox

October 25, 2024

Action, FPP, FPS, Internet, Co-op, 90s, Multiplayer, Online, Singleplayer, Shooters, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Cold War, PC Game Pass.

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.

8.3

OpenCritic

4.3

Steam

7.1

Users

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
Don't Starve

Don't Starve

PCPlayStationXbox

April 23, 2013

Action, Crafting, Adventure Elements, Fantasy, Indie Games, Sandbox, Singleplayer, Survival.

A humorous action-adventure game with strategy and cRPG features. The game was developed by Klei Entertainment, the creators of Shank and Mark of the Ninja. The main protagonist of Don’t Starve is Wilson, a Victorian gentleman scientist. The insidious demon Maxwell sends Wilson to the wild where he must use all of his knowledge and intelligence to survive among dangerous beasts. The player is tasked with helping the protagonist in his fight against the nature and the monsters – he must build a place to hide, obtain food, start a fire, produce tools etc. As the game progresses, one can unlock new playable characters, each with unique abilities. The game has unusual 2D graphics with cartoonish style and music that is pleasant to the ear.

9.7

Steam

8.1

Users

Don't Starve
Resident Evil 3: Nemesis

Resident Evil 3: Nemesis

PCPlayStationNintendo

September 22, 1999

Adventure, Action Adventure, PS Plus Premium, PSOne Classics, Singleplayer, Survival Horror, TPP, Zombie.

The third installment of the extremely popular survival horror series, which is supervised by Capcom. Players once again find themselves in the fictional town of Raccoon City, whose residents have been turned into bloodthirsty zombies. Of course, behind these events is once again the Umbrella corporation, from whose laboratory escaped another, deadly virus. We're given two protagonists - at the beginning we control only Jill Valentine from the elite S.T.A.R.S. unit, but with time a Brazilian mercenary, Carlos Oliveira, joins her.

8.9

Steam

6.6

Users

Resident Evil 3: Nemesis
Call of Duty: Ghosts

Call of Duty: Ghosts

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

November 5, 2013

Action, FPP, FPS, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Post-apocalypse, Singleplayer, Shooters.

The tenth title in the bestselling first-person shooter series. The title is developed by Infinity Ward studio, currently a part of Activision, in collaboration with Raven Software studio. The campaign is set in an alternative reality of the future where a “Federation” of South America countries invades USA. The player assumes the role of a member of the Ghosts, a unit specialized in conducting dangerous missions behind enemy lines. The developers of Call of Duty: Ghosts stay faithful to the “action cinema” style, relying heavily on scripted plot events, but also implement new gameplay elements, like a trained military dog assisting the unit. The multiplayer mode was significantly expanded, now offering some new online modes, such as Cranked, Extinction, and more.

7.2

OpenCritic

6.5

Steam

6.8

Users

Call of Duty: Ghosts
The Technomancer

The Technomancer

PCPlayStationXbox

June 28, 2016

RPG, Cyberpunk, Post-apocalypse, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Romances, Action RPG, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, TPP.

A cyberpunk action-RPG and sequel to the 2013 Mars: War Logs. The title was created by Spiders, an experienced developer, whose other works include Bound by Flame, Of Orcs and Men, and Faery: Legends of Avalon. The game takes us back to the universe known from the previous game, where technology and magic coexist, and rivaling factions fight over water supplies. The player becomes a young technomancer – a representative of the cast of genetically modified warriors, who guard the ancient knowledge of their forefathers. His task is to find some precious artifacts from the Earth. You can join one of 6 playable factions, each possessing their own strengths and weaknesses that have significant influence on the way you play them. Gameplay mechanics are not much different from the ones used in Mars: War Logs. The main difference is that The Technomancer offers more complex story missions with lots of secondary plots.

7.5

Gamepressure

5.8

OpenCritic

6.8

Steam

6.7

Users

The Technomancer
Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin

Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin

PCPlayStationXbox

April 2, 2015

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.

8.7

OpenCritic

8.4

Steam

7.9

Users

Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin
Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection

Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection

PCPlayStation

January 28, 2022

Action, Package, Action Adventure, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Remaster/remake, Singleplayer, TPP.

Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection is a set including graphically refreshed Uncharted 4: Thief's End and the Lost Legacy expansion pack.

8.8

OpenCritic

9.0

Steam

7.9

Users

Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection
Minecraft: Dungeons

Minecraft: Dungeons

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

May 26, 2020

Action, RPG Elements, Fantasy, Hack'and'slash, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, PC Game Pass, Splitscreen, Action Adventure, Action RPG, Singleplayer, Isometric View, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.

Minecraft: Dungeons is a spin-off of the popular Minecraft, an action adventure game set in the realities of fantasy. Players take on the role of daredevils trying to save the village from the army of monsters. Production allows you to play solo or in cooperative mode for up to 4 people.

7.5

Gamepressure

9.1

Steam

6.6

Users

Minecraft: Dungeons
Crysis 2

Crysis 2

PCPlayStationXbox

March 22, 2011

Action, EA Play, FPP, FPS, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Shooters, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass.

Crysis 2 is a sequel to the science fiction FPS created by Crytek studio. The game is set three years after events of the first installment and takes place mostly on the streets of New York City, where we face members of an alien civilization and hostile soldiers of the C.E.L.L. corporation. In the title, we control a completely new character – a commando named Alcatraz who dons the sane suit the hero of the first part did, drawing attention of opponents. The authors expanded solutions known from the predecessor, including a special nanosuit 2.0, which can be improved by obtaining alien catalysts. In contrast to the previous episode, individual missions take place mainly in closed locations and during gameplay there is much more emphasis on the story. The game is complemented by an extensive multiplayer mode, in which through successive skirmishes we gain experience necessary to unlock new weapons and nanosuit extensions.

9.4

Steam

7.2

Users

Crysis 2
Call of Duty: Black Ops III

Call of Duty: Black Ops III

PCPlayStationXbox

November 6, 2015

Action, FPP, FPS, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Shooters.

The twelfth major installment in a bestselling shooting game series from Activision company, existing as a direct sequel to the previous editions of the series authored by Treyarch Studio. The story is set 40 years after the events in Black Ops II, in a world reigned by chaos, where climatic changes, diminishing natural resources, and ideological divisions in the society are the leading problems. Under such circumstances the NDI system, a gigantic mental network, is created, allowing for unprecedented coordination of military troops all around the world. The player assumes the role of a member of a military squad who has somehow lost contact with their base. Right after what seems to be the biggest government data leak in history has occurred. In terms of mechanics, the game offers more open map structure and cooperative gameplay in campaign mode. The biggest changes, however, were introduced to multiplayer, where a 9-class system was introduced.

7.9

OpenCritic

8.5

Steam

5.5

Users

Call of Duty: Black Ops III
Stronghold: Crusader II

Stronghold: Crusader II

PC

September 23, 2014

Strategy, Economic, Internet, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer, The Middle Ages.

An RTS set in medieval and a sequel to the 2001 hit strategy game, Stronghold. In Stronghold: Crusader II, players once again take role of a leader of medieval armies fighting in the Middle East during the crusades. Similarly to is predecessor, the gameplay focuses on ruling one's fortress, including the management of resources and workforce, building fortifications, and building an army to defend your stronghold, but also laying siege to enemy castles. Developers from FireFly studio aimed to implement bigger maps and many new types of units. Another novelty is a multiplayer co-op mode, which effectively allows you to divide ruler's duties between a military commander and an administrator.

6.8

OpenCritic

7.2

Steam

8.4

Users

Stronghold: Crusader II
Shadowrun Returns

Shadowrun Returns

PCPlayStationXboxMobileNintendo

July 25, 2013

RPG, 2D, Crowdfunding, Cyberpunk, Indie Games, Classic RPG, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Turn-based, Urban Fantasy, Isometric View, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass.

A tactical turn-based role-playing game based on a popular tabletop RPG. The production is set in 2054, in the world blending cyberpunk with fantasy elements. You lead a highly-trained team of mercenaries, who accept extremely dangerous tasks in order to earn money.

8.8

Steam

8.0

Users

Shadowrun Returns
Black Mesa

Black Mesa

PC

March 5, 2020

Action, FPP, FPS, Indie Games, Internet, Multiplayer, Remaster/remake, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Shooters.

A fan modification of the classic first-person shooter Half-Life from 1998; the mod's development took roughly 8 years to complete. In terms of plot, the production is a faithful recreation of the original game and tells the story of Gordon Freeman, a physicist, and his struggle for survival in the titular Black Mesa Research Facility invaded by mysterious beings from another dimension. The implemented changes relate primarily to the audio-visual aspects, which were developed entirely from scratch, using the original locations, 3D models, and sound effects as a model. The game is powered by the popular Source engine, which created for the cult Half-Life 2, enabling it – in comparison with the original GoldSrc engine – to fully employ the capabilities of modern graphics cards and multi-core processors. This allows us to enjoy high-quality visuals, improved physics and character animations, and a host of advanced visual effects. An entirely new soundtrack, composed by Joel Nielsen, was also made for the game.

8.5

OpenCritic

9.5

Steam

8.5

Users

Black Mesa
Hearthstone

Hearthstone

PCMobile

March 11, 2014

Puzzle, Fantasy, Games as a Service, Internet, Card Games, Multiplayer, Online, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.

A card logic game set in the fantasy universe of Azeroth, known from the Warcraft franchise. The game was developed by Blizzard Entertainment company, who mention the cult card game Magic: The Gathering as one of their major inspirations. Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft lets you pick one of the nine available character classes and build you own deck of cards, which you can use in battles against the AI (tutorials) or living opponents (duels, tournaments). Gameplay mechanics are based on a set of easy to learn rules. Victory is rewarded with new cards. The game is based on free-to-play model with optional microtransactions, which means that although you can play Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft for free, some elements require payment.

8.7

OpenCritic

3.4

Users

Hearthstone
theHunter: Call of the Wild

theHunter: Call of the Wild

PCPlayStationXbox

February 16, 2017

Action, FPP, Internet, Multiplayer, Hunting, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Sandbox, Singleplayer, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass.

The sequel to the 2009 hunting simulation game theHunter by Expansive Worlds. You play as a hunter traversing a large (about 50 square miles) area and completing various missions connected with hunting. In the game, you can encounter a variety of animals: from the main targets, deer and boars, through birds, to insects, which are cosmetic only, but add a touch of realism to the game. Like in the original installment, the game is accurate when it comes to animal behavior and the available range of weapons and hunting accessories. Unlike the previous game in the series, utilizing the free-to-play model, theHunter: Call of the Wild is a paid production, featuring a story campaign and several multiplayer modes.

8.9

Steam

8.1

Users

theHunter: Call of the Wild
Bulletstorm

Bulletstorm

PCPlayStationXbox

February 22, 2011

Action, FPP, FPS, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Polish, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Shooters.

An insane, science-fiction FPS game developed by People Can Fly. The action is set in the 26th century, when one of the greatest world powers is the Confederation of Planets led by the cruel general Sarrano. The player takes on the role of Grayson Hunt, an ex-member of the Dead Echo elite squad. Having discovered the truth about his employer, the protagonist decides to act on his own and defeat the general once and for all. In terms of mechanics, the game is a dynamic and incredibly brutal shooter, featuring spectacular melee combat apart from a wide variety of sophisticated weapons and gadgets. Killing enemies in a stylish manner earns the player special points, which can be spent on weaponry upgrades. Apart from the story campaign, Bulletstorm offers the arcade Echo mode and the Anarchy mode allowing for cooperation between up to four players.

8.5

Users

Bulletstorm
Might & Magic: Clash of Heroes

Might & Magic: Clash of Heroes

PCPlayStationXboxMobileNintendo

December 1, 2009

Strategy, Fantasy, Hotseat, Internet, LAN, Might & Magic, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Singleplayer, Turn-based.

A spin-off of the popular Might & Magic series by Capybara Games, originally released for Nintendo DS, and later also for PC and the eight generation consoles. It is a combination of logic puzzle games and turn-based strategies with significant plot, and visuals-wise it resembles a jRPG. The story was divided into 5 episodes, during which you have to complete quests, explore the world, talk to NPCs, and, of course, fight enemies. The game focuses strongly on creating and managing your team, consisting of e.g. knights, elves, wizards, necromancers, or tamed demons. It allows you to use various strategies and your troops' special abilities in battle. The single player mode is complemented by an online and a local multiplayer mode, in which your team competes against other players' teams.

8.5

Steam

7.0

Users

Might & Magic: Clash of Heroes
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End

Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

May 22, 2007

Adventure, Movies, LAN, Multiplayer, Pirates, Splitscreen, Action Adventure, PS Plus Premium, Singleplayer, TPP.

Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End is an action adventure game that uses themes depicted in the second and third parts of the movie series Pirates of the Caribbean. Developers from Eurocom Entertainment decided to show the story from the perspective of Captain Jack Sparrow, however players also get the opportunity to play as both William Turner and Elizabeth Swann. This installment of the Pirates of the Caribbean game series includes many elements previously depicted in the motion picture series such as the characters themselves, locations they visit on their adventures and iconic scenes that illustrate their fantastic stories. The game focuses on exploration, best accomplished by embarking on various quests and solving simple puzzles. Apart from that, players have to fight numerous foes. During combat, one can use a variety of skills distinctive for each of the playable characters, as well as special attacks and finishing blows. Moreover, nothing stands in player’s way to utilize objects found near the combat area. The licensed motion picture soundtrack accompanies the player all throughout the game.

7.7

Steam

7.4

Users

Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End
Age of Empires II: The Conquerors

Age of Empires II: The Conquerors

PC

August 25, 2000

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.

9.7

Users

Age of Empires II: The Conquerors
Max Payne

Max Payne

PCPlayStationXboxMobileNintendo

July 26, 2001

Action, Singleplayer, Shooters, TPP, TPS.

Max Payne is a third-person perspective action game developed by the Finnish studio Remedy Entertainment. The protagonist is an undercover DEA agent whose task is to locate the source of Valkyr - a deadly new drug. Personally, Max is also seeking revenge against the murderers of his family. He falls victim to a conspiracy and gets accused of killing his supervisor. The creators were inspired by the crime stories from the 1940s and 1950s, Pulp novels, and the movie, The Matrix. The gameplay focuses on very dynamic sequences of spectacular shootings. An innovative gameplay mechanism is the bullet-time effect which allows the player to slow down the passage of time for a short while in order to perform quick movements, such as jumps or dodges.

8.9

Steam

8.0

Users

Max Payne
Aliens vs Predator

Aliens vs Predator

PCPlayStationXbox

February 16, 2010

Action, Asymmetrical Multiplayer, Movies, FPP, FPS, Horror, Internet, Co-op, LAN, Multiplayer, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Shooters.

Aliens vs Predator is a first-person action game developed by Rebellion. It is a reboot of the popular FPS series released between 1999 and 2002. The game's plot combines elements from two popular comic book and movie series. We can play as a Xenomorph, the Predator, or as a Marine. There are three campaigns available, each of them having its own unique gameplay mechanics. If we choose to play as a Marine, we get a rather typical first-person shooter, where we use state-of-the-art technology to eliminate the alien species. However, playing as either a Xenomoprhs or the Predator is very different, due to the species unique abilities. Xenomorphs, endowed with deadly claws and tail, can walk on walls and ceilings. They can not only kill their enemies, but also assimilate them. The Predator can see in infrared, and is equipped with many useful and deadly weapons, like a plasma caster, spear, or a crossbow.

9.1

Steam

8.3

Users

Aliens vs Predator
Command & Conquer 3: Kane's Wrath

Command & Conquer 3: Kane's Wrath

PCXbox

March 26, 2008

Strategy, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, RTS, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, EA Play.

Official Command & Conquer 3 expansion produced in 2007 by the heirs of the original creators of the series from EA Los Angeles studio. The plot of the expansion focuses entirely on the actions of the Brotherhood of Nod and its charismatic leader Kane. Single player campaign was divided into 3 independent chapters, which action takes place over 20 years. The first one fills the gap between the first and the second part of the series, the next two appropriately complement and extend the story of the basic game.

9.4

Steam

7.3

Users

Command & Conquer 3: Kane's Wrath
Black Desert Online

Black Desert Online

PCPlayStationXbox

December 17, 2014

RPG, Fantasy, Internet, MMO, MMORPG, PvE, PvP, TPP.

A high fantasy MMORPG. Black Desert is a debut project of the Korean studio Pearl Abyss, created in cooperation with the industry veteran, Dae-Il Kim, creator of RYL Online and Continent of Ninth. The game is set in a dark and gloomy world rocked by a conflict raging between two powers – The Calpheon Republic and Valencia Kingdom. As befits a MMORPG, players create their own avatars and then explore numeours vast locations, earn experience, and collect more and more valuable items. What sets Black Desert apart from similar titles is complex combat mechanics that puts reflexes and player’s skills above character attributes, as well as the unique, extremely powerful character creation tool.

7.1

OpenCritic

7.4

Steam

6.4

Users

Black Desert Online
Half-Life 2: Episode Two

Half-Life 2: Episode Two

PC

October 10, 2007

Action, Episodic, FPP, FPS, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Shooters.

The second official expansion pack to Half-Life 2 that shows the following adventures of the two characters known from the previous installments – Gordon Freeman and Alyx Vance. This time the action focuses on the secret data which the two protagonists obtained while escaping from alien citadel. In this episode the player visits much more varied locations (forests, a military base and an abandoned mine). The developers introduced a new 2-person vehicle and a completely new weapon. Additionally, the distinctive Gravity Gun received some completely new abilities. It can be used for example against Hunters, the new type of small but quite troublesome enemies. As for the technical and gameplay matters, Episode Two doesn’t change anything, instead employing the well received solutions known from previous installments. It is worth mentioning that the in-game riddles have become much harder.

9.7

Steam

8.3

Users

Half-Life 2: Episode Two
Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway

Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway

PCPlayStationXbox

September 23, 2008

Action, FPP, FPS, World War II, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Shooters.

Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway is the third development version of the well-known FPS tactical shooting series. Like the previous parts, Hell's Highway retreats players to 1944, throwing them into the vortex of the most eminent battles of World War II.

9.1

Steam

8.4

Users

Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway
Crysis: Warhead

Crysis: Warhead

PC

September 16, 2008

Action, FPP, FPS, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Shooters.

A stand-alone expansion pack for the bestselling first-person perspective shooter developed by Crytek studio in 2007. The story of the game is based on the events that occurred in the original game but shows them from a different point of view, thus supplementing the story. In the game the player assumes the role of an ex-SAS soldier who is sent on a mission to reclaim what is feared to be a nuclear warhead. The North Korean forces are interested in the weapon as well. During the game the soldier faces not only enemy soldier, but merciless aliens as well. The latter are starting a terraforming process, turning the tropical island where the action takes place into an icy rock. The gameplay mechanics of the game are similar as in the original game, but the game is more focused on fights against bosses and enemy machines. The players can use two new weapons and previously unavailable vehicles. The multiplayer mode was enriched with new maps and team modes.

8.6

Steam

8.4

Users

Crysis: Warhead
Warhammer: Vermintide 2

Warhammer: Vermintide 2

PCPlayStationXbox

March 8, 2018

Action, RPG Elements, Fantasy, FPP, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Singleplayer, Warhammer, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Xbox Game Pass Premium.

A sequel to Warhammer: The End Times – Vermintide from 2015. The title is a first-person perspective action game focused on cooperation mode. The players use various weapons to fight beasts living in the Old World.

8.5

Steam

7.7

Users

Warhammer: Vermintide 2
Lust for Darkness

Lust for Darkness

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

June 12, 2018

Adventure, Erotic Games, FPP, Horror, Indie Games, Polish, Singleplayer, Stealth, Survival Horror.

An adventure game with a psychological horror setting. The main protagonist of the story is Jonathan Moon, who lands in a grim Victorian residence in search for his missing wife. In the mansion owned by Yelvertones, there is a secret and occultistic ceremony taking place. Moreover, the mansion is connected with an alternate dimension called Lusst'ghaa inhabited by degenerated beings. In Lust for Darkness, the player observes the action from the first-person perspective and traverses dark rooms within the mansion as well as the locations in the Lusst'ghaa dimension, which one can enter using the encountered portals. On their adventure, the player has to solve more or less complicated puzzles and learn useful information on the in-game world. As the main protagonist is unable to fight, in case of a confrontation, the player is left with no other choice than to hide from the danger and sneak past the adversaries. The game developed by Movie Games features high-quality visuals - the developers drew their inspirations from occult themes and erotic paintings by Zdzislaw Beksinski.

6.8

Steam

5.4

Users

Lust for Darkness
Arena Breakout: Infinite

Arena Breakout: Infinite

PC

September 16, 2025

Action, FPP, FPS, Internet, Co-op, MMO, MMOFPS, Multiplayer, Online, Shooters, Tactics, Free-to-play.

An online tactical FPP extraction shooter (PvPvE), based on the free-to-play model and published by Tencent. Arena Breakout: Infinite tries to offer a realistic approach to a modern battlefield. The game also allows to heavily personalize weapons and save their favorite designs.

7.5

Steam

9.3

Users

Arena Breakout: Infinite
The Godfather II

The Godfather II

PCPlayStationXbox

April 7, 2009

Action, Movies, Gangster, Internet, Books, LAN, 60s and 70s, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, TPP, TPS.

A sequel of the well-received action game based on the novel by Mario Puzo and its movie adaptation by Francis Ford Coppola. This time the game is set in the 1960s where you play as a rookie gangster, trying to earn the respect of the criminal underworld and get to the top of the mafia hierarchy. Compared to the original, The Godfather II features a much larger world, now spanning over three cities: New York, Havana and Miami. The gameplay is based on that of the first installment, although some strategy elements have been added. You can now not only get new members for your gang, but also manage whole districts in the Don's View mode, in which the camera goes from TPP to bird's eye view, and you can see the bigger picture of the situation in your controlled area. The visuals have been greatly improved, and they're complemented by the music based on that from the movie. Moreover, the voice cast of The Godfather II includes e.g. Marlon Brando and Al Pacino.

8.0

Users

The Godfather II
Alpha Protocol

Alpha Protocol

PCPlayStationXbox

May 28, 2010

RPG, Role-playing Shooter, Action RPG, Singleplayer, Stealth, Espionage, TPP.

An espionage action game with distinct RPG elements, developed by Obsidian Entertainment. The player assumes the role of Michael Thorton – a secret agent whose main task is to unravel a conspiracy that threatens the political balance of the entire world. During his adventure, the main protagonist visits different parts of the globe (such as Rome, Moscow, and Taipei), and the task he has been assigned requires him to make difficult decisions, resulting in measurable results later on. In Alpha Protocol: The Espionage RPG the action is presented from a third-person perspective. Key gameplay aspects are the conversations with NPCs that one can handle in three ways (aggressive, professional, and suave) – the approach taken by the player has a direct effect on the interlocutors’ behavior and might result in either acquiring new friends or severing relations with a given organization. Depending on the chosen specialty, missions can be executed in a number of different ways – nothing stands in the player’s way to initiate shootouts; however, it is also worth considering to sneak past enemies and take them down from surprise. As the story progresses, Michael makes use of a constantly growing number of both active and passive skills. Moreover, for each achievement one receives additional perks, which offer stat bonuses and additional experience. The character development system is well complimented with diversified equipment comprising armor, weapons, and gadgets.

8.1

Steam

6.8

Users

Alpha Protocol
Spore

Spore

PCNintendo

September 3, 2008

Simulation, EA Play, Strategic Elements, Arcade Elements, Sandbox, Singleplayer, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass.

An unusual simulator, in which your objective is to bring to life a perfectly functioning species of organisms, starting from the lowest step on the evolution ladder. The game is developed by the legendary studio Maxis, led by Will Wright – the man responsible for such cult series as SimCity and The Sims. Mechanics combine elements of many game genres and each stage of your organism’s evolution offers a bit different quests and altered gameplay. Starting with the cell cycle and ending with a whole community, the game offers enormous scope of modification in regard to the appearance and other traits of your species. In later stages of evolution, the primitive organism gets a mouth, limbs, and other attributes that influence its ability to adapt and cope in various external conditions. With the game's progress, elements of competition with other species emerge and our, initially small, village becomes a huge metropolis with the newest technology.

9.3

Steam

6.6

Users

Spore
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Advanced Warfighter 2

Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Advanced Warfighter 2

PCPlayStationXbox

March 6, 2007

Action, LAN, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Shooters, Tactics, TPP, TPS, Modern Conflicts.

Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Advanced Warfighter 2 is the second part of a mini-series of popular tactical action games called "Ghosts".

7.8

Users

Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Advanced Warfighter 2
Peak

Peak

PC

June 16, 2025

Arcade, FPP, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Survival, Climbing.

A first person survival-arcade game about climbing. Peak was designed primarily for coop and up to 4 people can play the game. We become survivors stuck on a mysterious island. Our main objective is to reach the titular peak on the island which may be our chance for rescue.

9.5

Steam

9.5

Users

Peak
Honkai: Star Rail

Honkai: Star Rail

PCPlayStationMobile

April 26, 2023

RPG, Epic Store Exclusive, Fantasy, Internet, jRPG, Multiplayer, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, TPP, Turn-based, Free-to-play.

Honkai: Star Rail is a futuristic fantasy RPG. The player controls a group of heroic space explorers, while the gameplay revolves around expansive turn-based combat.

5.4

Users

Honkai: Star Rail
Street Fighter 6

Street Fighter 6

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

June 2, 2023

Fighting, 2.5D, Internet, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Singleplayer.

The sixth installment in a popular series of arcade fighting games by Capcom. Street Fighter 6 introduces alternate control schemes for newcomers and the Drive meter used to execute special techniques.

9.0

Gamepressure

9.1

OpenCritic

8.3

Steam

5.2

Users

Street Fighter 6
Animal Crossing: New Horizons

Animal Crossing: New Horizons

Nintendo

March 20, 2020

Simulation, Casual, Crafting, Strategic Elements, Internet, Co-op, LAN, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Cozy Game, Sandbox, Singleplayer, Life Sim, TPP, Nintendo Exclusive.

Animal Crossing is the next installment of the hit simulation series from Nintendo, which allows the player to try life in a fairytale village inhabited by anthropomorphic animals.

9.0

Gamepressure

9.0

OpenCritic

5.3

Users

Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Marvel's Avengers

Marvel's Avengers

PCPlayStationXbox

September 4, 2020

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.

7.5

Gamepressure

6.8

OpenCritic

6.7

Steam

5.9

Users

Marvel's Avengers