Telling Lies
August 23, 2019
Adventure, Detective, Experimental/artistic, Full Motion Video, Indie Games, Singleplayer.
Continuation of Her Story adventure from 2015 created by Sam Barlow. Telling Lies is a psychological thriller in which we immerse ourselves in the lives of four strangers by playing back recordings in a laptop we have found, which belongs to the intelligence services.
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Ed Hunter
May 17, 1999
Action, FPP, Iron Maiden, Multiplayer, Music, Splitscreen, Rail Shooter, Singleplayer, Shooters.
A simple FPP shootout of the genre of 'viewfinder', based on lyrics, album covers and music of the British heavy metal band Iron Maiden. In the game we play the role of the title detective, who was hired to find and release the mascot of the band - the popular Eddie. During the game we visit the streets of London, a psychiatric hospital, and even hell itself, eliminating enemies appearing on the screen.
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Minecraft: Education Edition
November 1, 2016
Adventure, Crafting, Educational, FPP, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Sandbox, Singleplayer, Survival, TPP.
A special edition of the world-famous game, Minecraft, aimed at providing educational values, created by Mojang AB and owned by Microsoft. Mechanically it does not differ from the original title. It still offers an open world waiting to be explored, where we can collect materials, create various tools and constructions – all of this being tinged with survival elements. Minecraft: Education Edition – previously known as MinecraftEdu – features a wide range of utilities for students and teachers, including improved maps with coordinates, an option allowing import/export of the worlds, expanded multiplayer, and options for saving students’ work, creating their virtual portfolios or personalized profiles etc. The game is available exclusively for educational and cultural institutions and requires a special license.
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Tom Clancy's The Division: Underground
June 28, 2016
Action, RPG Elements, Internet, Co-op, Looter Shooter, Multiplayer, Post-apocalypse, Role-playing Shooter, Online, Shooters, TPP, TPS.
Underground is the first paid expansion that comes as a part of the season pass for The Division, a multiplayer online action game by Ubisoft Massive. Initially, the DLC was made available for Xbox One and after a month-long period of exclusivity, it came out for other platforms: PC and PlayStation 4. The division is a political thriller the action of which takes place in a plague-torn New York. After the breakout of an epidemic caused by terrorists, the metropolis had been cut off from the world and became mired in chaos. While in the vanilla game we traversed the streets of the Big Apple, the said DLC, just like the title suggests, introduces a system of underground tunnels running under the city. Inside, new story quests and enemies await the players. The Division is focused on playing with other people but a large part of its contents can be explored alone.
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The Greedy Cave
January 31, 2016
RPG, Roguelike, Singleplayer, Tactics, Free-to-play.
A roguelike RPG created by Avalon Games, a developer popular for the mobile arcade game Crazy Fingers. The Greedy Cave is free-to-play with optional microtransactions. The player assumes the role of a daredevil entering the kingdom of Iblis in order to explore the legendary complex of dungeons and caves, allegedly filled with priceless treasures. The protagonist encounters difficulties embodied by hostile creatures and ruthless looters, and the player has to deal with them. Dungeons are procedurally generated, thus they are always shaped differently. As the player progresses through the game, the protagonist gains experience, obtains better equipment, and learns new skills. The two-dimensional graphics of the game resemble Don't Starve in terms of their stylistics. The specific atmosphere of the game has its source in subdued colors and exaggerated characters - especially the various kinds of monsters.
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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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Shadowgun
September 29, 2011
Action, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, TPP, TPS.
Shadowgun is a shooter with a third person view. The production offers only a feature campaign, which takes place in the XXIV century, allowing you to play the role of a head hunter to kill a crazy scientist defended by the army of cyborgs and mutants.
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We Are Doomed
April 17, 2015
Action, 2D, Indie Games, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer, Shooters.
An old school shooter based on arcade classics from the Canadian team Vertex Op. We Are Doomed doesn’t have any plot, and we control a small group of polygons trying to break through a group of enemy polygons. Our main weapon is a powerful laser cannon, which can be charged to shoot more powerful attack, but at the price of deactivating it for a few seconds. There are two main game modes. Waves Mode requires us to survive thirty waves of enemies, each with varying offensive power, units and tactics. A second option is Endless, where we face an infinite number of waves and try to survive for as long as possible.
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KartKraft
January 26, 2022
Racing, Simulation Elements, Kart Racing, Indie Games, Internet, Multiplayer, Singleplayer.
A sandbox racing game featuring MMO elements and created by Black Delta - an Australian developer. The game is an extension of a students' project called KartSim, which was initiated by Zach Griffin - both a former racer and the founder of the studio. In contrast to the majority of purely arcade karting games, KartKraft places a special emphasis on realism, and faithful recreation of the experience of real karting, including such things as effects of high speeds and various physical forces affecting karts during races, was very important for the creators. The game is a sandbox, thus the player can race without limits on different, scrupulously recreated karting tracks from all over the world. The game features an advanced system of managing both the karts owned and licensed equipment used during races. The multiplayer mode is what really livens the game up, for it allows us to compete against other players. KartKraft gives the players an opportunity to group themselves into professional racing teams as well.
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Fran Bow
August 27, 2015
Adventure, 2D, Horror, Indie Games, Point-and-click, Singleplayer.
A two-dimensional point ‘n’ click adventure game that tells a terrifying story of a young girl that suffers from serious mental disorders. Fran Bow is the debut project of the two-people studio Killmonday Games and was funded thanks to a crowdfunding campaign at Indiegogo. In the game, we assume the role of the eponymous Fran who witnesses the brutal murder of her own parents. The traumatized girl is taken to a grim mental hospital and her task is to escape the place as well as to find her beloved cat named Mr Midnight. As befits a true adventure game, Fran Bow is focused on exploration, conversations with encountered characters, and solving logic puzzles. To beat the last listed element, we will have to use medications in an appropriate, balanced manner. On one hand, they trigger horrifying visions in the protagonist’s mind, but on the other, they open her eyes to important clues that can help us push the story forward. The game is characterized by hand-drawn two-dimensional graphics that somewhat resemble the early productions of Tim Burton. The atmospheric soundtrack harmonizes with the heavy atmosphere of the plot.
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Lonewolf
January 6, 2016
Action, Puzzle Elements, Noir, Singleplayer, Shooters.
A free-to-play sniping-themed shooter created for mobile devices. Although the game uses microtransactions, it is also available as a Premium product for a specific price. The game stands out with an well-developed noir narrative told through the cutscenes. The player assumes the role of a young sniper entering the ranks of an elite organization of contract assassins known as The Assembly. Murders he commits take their toll on the mental condition of the protagonist, and he has not joined a criminal organization without a reason. The gameplay consists of eliminating targets at long distances using a sniper rifle. When taking a shot, both gravity and wind direction have to be taken into account. However, it is not enough to shoot at everything that moves - the player has to understand the relations between the positions of the guards in order to make a progress. Thus the levels resemble puzzle solving in that aspect. The gameplay is diversified with hand-to-hand combat sequences and dynamic shoot-outs. The game offers simple visuals resembling a comic strip.
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Psycho-Pass: Mandatory Happiness
May 28, 2015
Adventure, Cyberpunk, Detective, Dystopia, Manga and Anime, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Visual Novel.
An adventure game/visual novel developed by 5pb, a Japanese studio known with immense experience with the genre. Psycho-Pass: Mandatory Happiness takes place in the world of Psycho-Pass, a popular science-fiction anime series. We are introduced to a grim version of 2113, in which a complex computer system called Sybil monitors the actions, thoughts, and emotional state of the inhabitants, creating a criminal behavior estimate for every citizen. If the probability is too high, the troublemaker is pursued by the police that neutralizes him on the spot. The game, taking place during the first six episodes of the animated series, enables us to assume the role of two new members of the investigating outfit: Takuma Tsurugi, an executor who’ve been sentenced by the system, but chose to join the police forces, and Nadeshiko Kugatachi, a woman with without memory who works as an Inspector, a person supervising the work of Executors. The game sees us follow the plot, shown through text, pictures, and short animated sequences. From time to time, we are given a choice of a few alternative actions, while our decision affect the possible outcomes of the story.
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Fallout 4: Wasteland Workshop
April 12, 2016
RPG, Crafting, FPP, FPS, Post-apocalypse, Role-playing Shooter, Action RPG, Sandbox, Singleplayer, TPP, TPS.
The second minor DLC for the 2015’s Fallout 4, a sandbox action RPG from Bethesda. The biggest novelty introduced in the Wasteland Workshop expansion is the option to tame or subjugate various kinds of hostile wasteland creatures, from beasts such as the Deathclaw to humanoid opponents, like bandits. Once captured, they can be kept in personally designed cages and let out when the situation calls for it, or we simply feel like doing it, for instance: during an assault on a mutant encampment or to provide a unique entertainment to the inhabitants of our settlement. As the title suggests, the expansion offers a large selection of new objects to craft and install in our settlements, including neon lights and various stuffed animals among other things.
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Eastshade
February 13, 2019
Adventure, Exploration Games, RPG Elements, Fantasy, FPP, Indie Games, Singleplayer.
Eastshade is an adventure exploration game, in which, apart from visiting locations and absorbing the plot, you can also craft items and paint pictures of the locations you visit, which is an important aspect of the gameplay.
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Umbrella Corps
June 21, 2016
Action, FPP, FPS, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Online, Shooters, TPP, TPS, Zombie.
An online FPP/TPP shooter from set in the survival horror universe of the Resident Evil franchise, developed by Capcom. Game mechanic combines the elements of the rather coldly received Operation Racoon City and popular online shooters like Counter-Strike. The gameplay revolves around fast and eye-catching skirmishes with teams of armed mercenaries representing powerful corporations competing on the field biological weapon development. The matches take place at relatively small maps, based on most iconic locations featured in Resident Evil games. Our arsenal is composed of a wide variety of standard and non-conventional weapons, both for melee and ranged combat. There are also zombies in Umbrella Corps, controlled by artificial intelligence. Interestingly, they are more than a simple decoration as they can be used to our advantage during fights.
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Bloodborne: The Old Hunters
November 24, 2015
RPG, Fantasy, Horror, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Action RPG, Singleplayer, Soulslike, TPP, PlayStation Exclusive.
The first big expansion to an action RPG that combines elements of fantasy and horror, created by From Software (i.e. the creators of the bestselling Dark Souls franchise). The Old Hunters expansion pack offers a brand new story campaign telling of the legendary hunters who used to guard the secrets of Byrgenwerth. The players unveil the previously unseen face of Bloodborne’s universe, meeting new characters, fighting new opponents and mighty bosses (including the newest addition to the roster - Ludwig). In addition to significant expansions to the story, the creators decided to implement a whole lot of minor novelties, such as weapons (e.g. Simon’s Bowblade), spells, and clothes. The add-on requires base game to run. It is offered in digital distribution, as well as in a bundle with the special edition of the game, titled Bloodborne: The Old Hunters Edition.
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Downton Abbey: Mysteries of the Manor
September 15, 2015
Adventure, Casual, Detective, Multiplayer, TV Series, Singleplayer, Hidden Objects.
A relaxing adventure game for mobile devices, created by Activision, based on a license of the popular British TV series Downton Abbey. The game takes place in the titular mansion, owned by an ancient and rich family. One day, the nobility, as well as the servants visit a nearby village to take part in a local ceremony. Somebody has robbed the mansion during their absence, with all the rooms missing various valuables. The players assume the role of a private detective hired by the family, whose task is to find the thief and find out his motives. Downton Abbey: Mysteries of the Manor is a classic example of a casual HOPA game. During the game, we explore the mansion, talk with the inhabitants, amass clues and evidence, solve various logical puzzles and take care of new challenges, which mainly focus around the search for missing items.
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EverQuest II: Terrors of Thalumbra
November 17, 2015
RPG, Fantasy, Internet, MMO, MMORPG, Dragon, Free-to-play.
The 12th expansion for EverQuest II, an MMORPG released by Daybreak Game Company in 2004. The story of Terror of Thalumbra takes us to the eponymous kingdom, which is home to many legendary races as well as incredibly dangerous ancient evil. The land of Norrath is yet again faced with great danger when T’Vyl, the resurrected goddess of malice, opens the gate to the new world. The players assume the role of the daredevils who dare descent into Thalumbra in order to face the forces of evil. The expansion introduces a completely new location for characters at levels 100 an higher, 80 various quests, as well as previously unavailable challenges and multiplayer raids. The gameplay mechanics were also subject to minor changes; these include a new faith system, new sorts of Relic and Prestige items, as well as the possibility of upgrading the statistics of our equipment.
Contradiction: Spot The Liar!
January 14, 2015
Adventure, Detective, Puzzle Elements, Full Motion Video, Singleplayer.
A detective adventure game based on the Full Motion Video (FMV) technology. In Contradiction: Spot the Liar! developed by Baggy Cat, the player gets to follow the adventures of detective Jenks, who is tasked with investigating the Atlas training center, where a number of mysterious events have occurred recently. In terms of gameplay mechanics, the game is a combination of adventure games similar to Myst and classic FMV productions. The player is given a map of a region and is able to freely move around between the consecutive locations. Using the tile-by-tile movement system, one has to find and analyze multiple clues, pieces of evidence, and items, as well as interact with the citizens of Edenton and Atlas' employees. The dialogues are incredibly important due to all the contradictions and lies, which drive the thought processes of most of those involved in the case led by detective Jenks. The cast of Contradiction: Spot the Liar! comprises a number of professional, however not very famous actors, such as Rupert Booth, Paul Darrow, and Melanie Gray.
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Downwell
October 15, 2015
Action, 2D, Platformers, Roguelike, Singleplayer, Shooters.
An old school 2D rogue-like platform shooter. Despite the fact of being quite simple, Downwell features extraordinary mechanics and high difficulty level. You are in control of a hero wearing special military gun-boots that enable him to shoot enemies, crush rocks, and perform air stunts. The action is set in a narrow, bottomless well filled with carefully-guarded treasures. The main objective in Downwell is to get as deep as possible in the procedurally generated levels to collect gems and fight enemies. Apart from the aforementioned boots, the hero can use other classic equipment that can be upgraded. The game introduces an interesting system of air combos which consist in eliminating as many opponents as possible without touching any solid surface. 2D graphics make use of just three colors – black, white, and red. The game is seasoned with a dark, 8-bit era-like soundtrack.
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Laserlife
September 22, 2015
Arcade, Indie Games, Music, Singleplayer.
A hybrid of arcade and rhythmic game developed by the independent studio Choice Provisions. The plot is filled with philosophical questions and issues concerning the nature of humanity. The story is focused on a deceased astronaut whose drifting body was found in space by aliens. They decided to examine the unusual finding and recreate the memories of the hero. The gameplay of Laserlife is based on exploring levels and obtaining fragments of the astronaut’s memories with two independent lasers. Everything harmonizes with the rhythm of the game’s soundtrack. Having collected all elements of the unusual puzzle, the player can learn the past of the protagonist. Despite the title offering only single player mode, online leaderboards introduce a substitute of competition. The production is characterized by futuristic graphics which perfectly fits the abstract atmosphere of the story.
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Emergency 2016
October 15, 2015
Strategy, Internet, Catastrophic, Multiplayer, Rescue, RTS, Singleplayer.
An expanded edition of Emergency 5, a simulation strategy game by Sixteen Tons Entertainment. In the game, we assume control of specialized emergency services yet again, including the fire department, the police, ambulances, and technical services, and our task is to neutralize the effects of accidents, natural disasters, and other threats that happen in four German cities: Berlin, Cologne, Munich, and Hamburg. Compared to the basic version of the game, the gameplay mechanics remain the same. The main highlight of Emergency 2016 is the previously unavailable units and a completely new mini-campaign set in the 14th–century Cologne that tells of the struggle against the epidemic of the so-called Black Death. What’s interesting, in the further course of the game, the plague returns in modern times, and the player’s responsibility is to stop it from spreading. Apart from that, the game features a full set of campaigns and scenarios from the vanilla version but complemented with updates released after its launch.
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Toto Temple Deluxe
September 29, 2015
Action, 2D, Indie Games, Internet, Multiplayer, Platformers, Splitscreen, Singleplayer.
A wacky platformer game created specifically to deliver a multiplayer experience. The game was created by Juicy Beast - an independent Canadian developer popular mainly for the arcade title Knightmare Tower. In Toto Temple Deluxe, the players struggle to take a goat from one another and keep it on one's head for as long as possible; as for the goat itself, the animal lays eggs. The player who is running away from the others can defend themselves by performing dodges and activating a temporary shield at the right time. Those trying to get their hands on the runner need to acquire the goat for themselves. The players should remain on the lookout for various collectibles and power-ups, which grant useful bonuses both for the runner and the attackers. Toto Temple Deluxe offers several competition-driven modes and the players can either create teams or act on their own. Although the online multiplayer component is at the core of the game, one can also compete against bots here - in this case, the player can choose from different difficulty levels available. All of this is complemented by colorful, though relatively simplistic visuals. The action is viewed from a 2D perspective, which is typical for platformer games.
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Objects in Space
March 1, 2019
Simulation, Strategic Elements, Indie Games, Space, Sandbox, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Space Sim.
An unusual space simulator created by Flat Earth Games. The action of the game takes place in a distant future, in which humanity has colonized many planetary systems. During the game, a player assumes the role of a space merchant, who travels through dangerous regions of the galaxy supplying various goods to whoever pays most. The player’s objective is to earn a lot of money - since his vessel is designed for moving merchandise, a direct confrontation with an opponent will end tragically. This is also why the game does not deliver spectacular battle sequences, and the key aspect of the gameplay is to use the stealthy approach and avoid confrontation with large groups of enemies. In order to succeed, one has to properly manage their energy and resources and make a number of difficult decisions. The players, more than once, have to decide which systems of the vessel are to remain active, and which should be shut down.
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One Life
cancelled
Action, Crafting, FPP, FPS, Indie Games, Internet, MMO, MMOFPS, Post-apocalypse, Shooters, Survival.
A post-apocalyptic MMOFPS with survival game features. It was developed by the independent Russian studio Kefir! At first glance the mechanics of One Life are similar to other games in the genre. The player is taken to a large post-apocalyptic world filled with dangers, where he and other users are trying to survive. The path to victory leads through wise strategy, seeking water and food and through crafting needed items. What makes the title original is a unique system of permanent death. In this game dying doesn’t offer a chance to create a new character and start the game from the beginning. If the player dies, his adventure with the game ends definitely as One Life simply won’t enable him to play itself again. Luckily, it’s not that easy to die in the game.
TruckSimulation 16
November 25, 2015
Simulation, Truck, Economic, Singleplayer.
Developed by experts at the truck simulation genre, British studio Astragon Software, TruckSim is a truck simulator that bears heavy resemblance to such PC hit series as Euro Truck Simulator or 18 Wheels of Steel. TruckSim lets you become a truck driver and own a transit company, whose job is to accept contracts and transport merchandise using company's trucks. The game is set in the Western and Central Europe. Its map covers network of actual roads and 20 well-known cities with their characteristic landmarks. On top of that, there is strategic layer that lets you set up new company branches, hire drivers, and mange your budget. The game offers elegant 3D graphics and several camera options (including inside the vehicle camera), as well as quite realistic physics, making driving each vehicle a different experience.
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Fishing Planet
August 28, 2017
Simulation, FPP, Internet, MMO, Multiplayer, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Online, Singleplayer, Fishing, Free-to-play.
A realistic online fishing simulator developed by keen anglers at Fishing Planet LLC. The game is free-to-play, although it offers optional DLCs to purchase. We can go fishing on one of seven faithfully modeled fisheries with different climactic conditions, terrain shape and vegetation. There is also a large variety of professional fishing equipment available at our disposal, including boats and kayaks. We can hone our skills alone or in the multiplayer mode by participating in online fishing tournaments, inspired by their most famous real life counterparts. One of the distinguishing features of Fishing Planet is the advanced artificial intelligence of 40 available fish species, closely correlated to the current conditions. An undeniable advantage of the game is the high quality of its visuals, offering realistically modeled water surface, year and day cycle, as well as dynamically changing weather.
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Diablo III: Reaper of Souls
March 25, 2014
RPG, Fantasy, Hack'and'slash, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Action RPG, Singleplayer, Isometric View, PC Game Pass, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.
The first official expansion to the third installment in the cult hack-and-slash series, Diablo. The add-on, prepared by Blizzard Entertainment, supplements the main campaign with another, fifth, story act, in which Malthael, the Angel of Death, tries to use any means necessary to end the war between the divine creatures and demons. To this end, he decides to use the Black Soulstone that binds Diablo’s soul. Additionaly, the expansion introduces a new playable hero – the Crusader, as well as raises the character experience level cap to 70. Diablo III: Reaper of Souls introduces an overhauled loot system – rewards are now less frequent, but more powerful and better suited to your character class. Some changes are also visible in the game's visual style, which is now much more grim and darker than in the base game.
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Wars of Napoleon
December 3, 2015
Strategy, Napoleonic Era, Internet, Multiplayer, PBeM, Singleplayer, War Strategy, Turn-based.
A turn-based strategy game set during the Napoleonic Wars. The game was developed by AGEOD, a developer considered to be an able strategy game maker. The game offers four different scenarios set within different periods of Napoleon's rule. These include the so-called Grand Campaign (1805-1815) and a few smaller ones: Austerlitz (1805), Battle of Jena (1806), and Waterloo (1815). The battles are fought on the strategical level, so the player controls entire armies instead of individual soldiers. Apart form being able to control French forces, the player also has access to the British, Spanish, Russian, Austrian, Prussian, and Ottoman armies. The gameplay requires the player mainly to effectively lead their military forces, but also take manage supply lines, military improvements, and diplomacy. Similar to most of the previous games from AGEOD, this one also focuses on faithful recreation of historical events. However, the creators also allow the players to create alternative versions of history, providing the option to manipulate the outcomes of certain events.
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Gods of Rome
December 17, 2015
Fighting, Internet, Mythology, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.
A fighting game set in the mythology of ancient Rome and Greece, developed by the experienced creators of mobile games from the French Gameloft studio. Its universe is inhabited by gods, titans, and other fantastic creatures from myths and legends. The game mechanics of Gods of Rome employs solutions similar to titles like mobile version of Mortal Kombat or Injustice: Gods Among Us. We don’t have complete control over our fighter, and the combat system requires you to execute correct combinations of gestures and taps, allowing us to attack, dodge and launch special attacks, unique for every character. Aside from the single play campaign, the game also offers multiplayer, although it is necessary to possess special divine keys, collected during said campaign or bought with real money, to play.
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Univoyager
2027, Early Access
Simulation, Indie Games, Space, Sandbox, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Space Sim.
A sandbox space simulator developed by a lone designer, Damiano Vitulli. The action of NovaVoyager is set in a distant future, when humanity colonizes new planetary systems. Starting out, we receive our first ship and then decide whether we want to pursue a career of a mercenary, a pirate, a pioneer, or a miner. We can also combine all of these to create our own path. The fun takes place in a galaxy that teems with life, recreated in 1:1 scale on the basis of genuine astronomical data. The universe is densely filled with space bases and colonies where there is a myriad of varied quests and business opportunities. The game is characterized by impressive realism of the behavior of our ship, which can be controlled from the cockpit or in the third-person perspective. The extensive controls system also allows for manipulation of numerous onboard systems.
Rez Infinite
October 13, 2016
Arcade, Experimental/artistic, Meta Quest / Oculus, Music, PlayStation VR, Rail Shooter, Remaster/remake, Singleplayer, SteamVR, VR.
A refreshed version of the cult-classic rhythm game from 2001. The new edition, developed by Enhance Games studio lead by Tetsuya Mizuguchi, has been adapted to make use of virtual reality goggles, but a traditional gameplay is also available. Aside from the content present in the original game, the developers added a new location, called Area X. In Rez Infinite, the player’s task is to remove the effects of a malfunction inside an advanced AI called Eden. The game mixes the gameplay of so called rail shooters, with elements of rhythm games. As a result, we don’t control the direction where our character is headed – all we have to do is to mark groups of elements appearing on the screen, which explode, generating various audio-visual effects. The abstract visuals, characteristic of the original title, have been adapted to modern standards.
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The Hunger Games: Catching Fire - Panem Run
November 21, 2013
Arcade, Auto-runner, Movies, Books, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, TPP, Free-to-play.
Accompanying the promotion of the film Death Games: In the Ring of Fire arcade game in the convention of a classic endless runner. In the game, we run away from the security agents, traversing the world's districts with the Lord and bypassing obstacles scattered along the route.
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Ronin
June 30, 2015
Action, 2D, Indie Games, Polish games, Singleplayer, Stealth, Turn-based.
An old school 2D platform game developed by independent Polish developer Tomasz Waclawek. The story of the game was inspired by the cult movie Kill Bill directed by Quentin Tarantino. In the game the player assumes the role of a mysterious woman who intends to get rid of five influential owners of a corporation. In order to do it, the protagonist must get through series of heavily guarded locations while being equipped only with katana and a hook that allows her to climb on walls and attach herself to the ceilings. The key to success in the game is the ability to silently sneak up behind the backs of guards and cameras; a good plan and its perfect realization. The battles are played by marking targets and at any moment of the game the time can be stopped in order to plan the next move. The graphics of the game have retro style, similar to platform games released in eighties and nineties.
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Savage Lands
December 16, 2021
Action, Crafting, Fantasy, FPP, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Sandbox, Singleplayer, Survival.
A sandbox survival simulator set in fantasy world, created by Digital DNA Games in co-operation with Signal Studios. The game takes us to a dangerous, open-world environment, where the players task is to survive. As in many similar games, the gameplay focuses on exploration and gathering various resources, which, thanks to a complex crafting system, can be used to create tools and weapons. We will also build a shelter, which will give us protection against hostile players and fantastic creatures roaming this land. The fights – depending on the opponent’s strength and size – will require several different approaches. It is possible to play by yourself, but the game emphasizes multiplayer cooperation, which makes surviving easier thanks to the option of building fortifications together and trading resources.
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Pokemon Shuffle
February 18, 2015
Puzzle, Pokemon, Match-3, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.
Pokemon Shuffle is a free-to-play match-3 game with optional microtransactions. We play as a pokemon trainer who duels wild pocket monsters. if we win, the pokemon we have defeated is added to our collection. Gameplay focuses on aligning three or more elements of the same kind into horizontal and vertical lines. We move small squares with pokemon icons around a small board. In order to attack, we have to align at least three pokemon icons of the same type (i.e. three Pikachus will create an electric attack). The more we use one pokemon, the stronger it gets. However, we have to remember we only have a limited number of moves to use in battle. If we use them all before winning, we automatically loose. Our enemies also have strengths and weaknesses, so it is advisable to plan ahead before battle.
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Beach Buggy Racing
September 16, 2014
Racing, Kart Racing, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.
Beach Buggy Racing is a racing game for the Vector Unit team, allowing them to take part in a small go-kart racing competition on a dozen or so tracks located on a tropical island. Production focuses on dynamics and effective actions and has no realism for anything.
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Aviary Attorney
December 21, 2015
Adventure, 2D, Alternative History, Detective, Indie Games, Legal Thriller, Singleplayer, Visual Novel, 19th Century.
A legal adventure game inspired by the works of J.J. Grandville, a French caricaturist. It was developed by the independent studio Sketchy Logic Games. The action of Aviary Attorney is set in an alternative version of the 19th-century Paris inhabited by humanoid animals. It tells the story of two characters: a falcon lawyer named Jayjay Falcon and his assistant, a sparrow by the name of Sparrowson, who try to clear their clients of charges during subsequent trials. As far as gameplay mechanics are concerned, Aviary Attorney draws a lot of inspiration from the Ace Attorney series for Nintendo consoles. Each case is therefore divided into two parts: first, questioning witnesses and gathering evidence, and then using the acquired knowledge in the court. The game’s visuals are based on 19th-century illustrations and works of Grandville himself – they were scanned and supplemented with numerous animations.
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Where The Water Tastes Like Wine
February 28, 2018
Adventure, Experimental/artistic, Exploration Games, Horror, Indie Games, Singleplayer, Visual Novel.
A debut production of the independent studio Dim Bulb Games set up by Johnnemann Nordhagen – the gaming industry veteran who has worked on e.g. BioShock 2. The title is set in American folklore, and the plot focuses on traveling and the stories connected with it. During gameplay, you interact with other voyagers and diverse communities, like migrants from Europe, native Americans, and black slaves. The title depicts both the romantic picture of a drifter and the tragedy of people forced to leave their homes, which provokes to thinking about matters rarely brought up by games. The works of Mark Twain, Jack Kerouac, and John Steinbeck served as the source of inspiration. The world you get to explore is open, surreal, and partially three dimensional. The characteristic style is provided by the artist named Kellan Jett.
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Modern Combat 5: Blackout
July 24, 2014
Action, FPP, FPS, Internet, Multiplayer, Online, Singleplayer, Shooters, Terrorism, Modern Conflicts.
Produced by the Gameloft team, this is a FPS game. We play the role of a soldier of a secret special unit, on whose shoulders falls the obligation to thwart the plans of a powerful terrorist organisation. The authors have prepared feature-length singleleplayer missions and an extensive multiplayer mode.
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The Sims 4: Get to Work
March 31, 2015
Simulation, Economic, Singleplayer, Life Sim.
The Sims 4: Get to Work is the first big expansion to the fourth game in The Sims series owned and developed by EA Maxis since 2000. Just like the add-ons to the previous games from the series, Get to Work introduces new features to the base game, focusing on the work aspect of our Sims' life. There are three possible career paths available: police officer, scientist, and a doctor. Like in real life, we begin as a regular employee and climb the career ladder until we get what we want. Along with the new professions, EA Maxis introduced new buildings, like the hospital, police station, or a laboratory. Two new skills for our Sims were also added (photography and baking), which we can use, for example, to start our own business. The presence of Aliens makes the game a bit more interesting. They hide among the Sims, and when we discover their real identity, we can travel to a mysterious world.
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Sea of Solitude
July 5, 2019
Adventure, EA Play, Experimental/artistic, Exploration Games, Games for Impact, Indie Games, Action Adventure, Singleplayer, TPP, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass.
An episodic action platformer that deals with themes of love and loneliness. In Sea of Solitude you play as a young girl named Kay, who begins to transform into a dark monster one day. During her solitary journey across the flooded world Kay is trying to find out what exactly is happening to her. Soon she realizes that her true enemy are not monsters encountered on the way, but something much more powerful and dangerous. Gameplay in Sea of Solitude is presented in third-person perspective, and focuses on exploration, solving logic puzzles, and completing arcade challenges. The protagonist can run, jump, swim (or travel by boat), and move various objects in order to open a way for herself to hardly accessible places. Sea of Solitude stands out with its original graphics, resembling an animated motion picture. The game also conveys a deeper meaning, the message being that a desperately lonely person may gradually become a monster.
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MediEvil (1998)
October 1, 1998
Action, Fantasy, Humorous, PS Plus Premium, PSOne Classics, Singleplayer, Sony Xperia Play, TPP, PlayStation Exclusive.
Legendary arcade humorous action game, in which we play the role of a dead knight, who in the form of a skeleton tries to blur a stain on the honor and make revenge on his killers.
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Pokemon Rumble World
April 8, 2015
Arcade, RPG Elements, Internet, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Nintendo Exclusive, Free-to-play.
A free-to-play game in the Pokemon Rumble series, released for Nintendo 3DS handheld. Pokemon Rumble World is set in a realm of toys, where the players are invited to catch as many Pokemon as they can. The game world is divided into various locations which you visit one by one. After getting to a new region you must first challenge a wild Pokemon and then you are taken to a special arena, where you have a chance of making the Pokemon your ally. Pokemon Rumble World features arcade gameplay, but the character’s statistics are also very important. As you progress in the adventure you climb up in the so-called Adventurer Rank, which opens up access to new locations, where you can catch stronger Pokemon. And there are a lot of them - more than 700 in total. The developers included all the creatures that appeared in the core games in the series (up to Pokemon Omega Ruby and Pokemon Alpha Sapphire). In Pokemon Rumble World players can meet Mii characters of other participants and help one another.
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Lords of Magic
November 19, 1997
Strategy, Fantasy, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
A fantasy-based strategy game that combines turn-based exploration with real-time battles. The action takes place in the world of Urak, in which 8 different religions coexist. When the evil Lord Balkoth wants to destroy other religions in the name of his own god, representatives of other religions must join forces in the fight against the common enemy.
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Basement
November 11, 2019
Strategy, 2D, Economic, Gangster, Indie Games, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.
An economic strategy game by Belarusian studio Halfbus. The title is a full-fledged version of the free-to-play prototype created for the Ludum Dare contest. You play as a scientist, who cannot gather funds for his research the legitimate way and decides to produce drugs. After finding a suitable location, you get to work and cook small amounts of narcotics for local addicts. As your business grows, you hire helpers and security, and produce more illegal substances, controlling larger parts of the market. With time, you also gain the attention of law enforcement. If you overcome all adversities, you will be able to retire. I you don't, you'll end up in jail, but it doesn't necessarily mean the game is over, as you can escape and start anew with what's left of your money.
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Crazy Machines: New Challenges
November 5, 2004
Puzzle, 2D, Educational, Singleplayer.
Self-contained extension to the game Crazy Machines: Inventors Workshop. The title offers the same setting and mechanics as the original, and the authors focused on the preparation of over 100 new puzzles, checking the creativity of players in the new sceneries (including the moon and space).
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Elliot Quest
November 10, 2014
Arcade, 2D, RPG Elements, Indie Games, Platformers, Singleplayer.
An old-school platformer with RPG elements, described as the spiritual successor to Zelda II from 1987. In the game we play the role of a hero, who falls victim to a rare curse, and his body tries to capture an ancient demon, known as Satar. Our protagonist must find a cure for the curse and defeat the demon before it is too late.
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Into the Stars
March 4, 2016
Simulation, Crowdfunding, Strategic Elements, Space, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Survival, TPP.
Set in an open-world, a space survival simulation developed by a small, debuting studio, Fugitive Games. The action takes place in the distant future in which humans are forced to evacuate from the Earth after it is overrun by invaders. Those who survived found shelter in Ark 13 – the last spaceship left – and travel through the universe in search of a new home. As the captain of the vessel you must recruit crew, upgrade the ship, gather necessary resources, and establish diplomatic relations with alien races. However, they are not always friendly, so you have to be prepared to fight. For the most part you observe the action from the third-person perspective, but sometimes you are given a view from the bridge, from which you control the spaceship and give orders to the crew.
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Lumino City
December 2, 2014
Adventure, Experimental/artistic, Puzzle Elements, Singleplayer.
An adventure title mixed with logic elements. You take on the role of a girl named Lumi who is searching for her abducted grandfather. The title stands out from the crowd due to its unusual graphics which were created with the use of cardboard characters and buildings.
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