Job Simulator
April 5, 2016
Simulation, FPP, Humorous, Indie Games, Meta Quest / Oculus, PlayStation Move, PlayStation VR, Singleplayer, SteamVR, VR.
Developed by Owlchemy Labs, a humorous simulation game designed with Augmented Reality in mind. This title can be classified as a joke sim, similar to Surgeon Simulator, I Am Bread, or Probably Archery. The game is set in the year 2050, when most humans’ tasks were handed down to specialized machines. In order to remind humanity that their ancestors used to work like this, a special simulation program was created to teach people of the future what true work used to mean. The game has no specific goals. As you play you pursue certain occupations, such as chef, shopkeeper, or office worker, allowing you to manipulate the objects around you. However, using them in the proper, intended way is not so easy, as the over the top physics make even the simplest actions challenging and hilarious at the same.
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Gemini: Heroes Reborn
January 19, 2016
Action, FPP, Action Adventure, Science Fiction, TV Series, Singleplayer.
A first-person action adventure game and an adaptation of Heroes Reborn, a science-fiction drama broadcasted on NBC. It revives the legend of the original series that aired from 2006 to 2010. The game is a prequel, taking place before events of the new mini-series and is linked with Enigma: Heroes Reborn, a game released at the same time for mobile devices. We follow a 20-year-old girl, Cassandra, who discovers her supernatural abilities, and decides to use them to solve the mystery of her past. In Gemini: Heroes Reborn we observe the game’s world through the eyes of the heroine, and the gameplay combines elements of action games with logical puzzles, obviously requiring the protagonist to use her supernatural powers. They allow us to manipulate our the environment, slow down the flow of time, or throw various objects at the attacking enemies.
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P.O.L.L.E.N.
April 20, 2016
Adventure, Exploration Games, Puzzle Elements, FPP, Meta Quest / Oculus, PlayStation VR, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, VR.
A first-person science-fiction adventure game and the debut project of Mindfield Games, an independent Finnish studio. The story of P.O.L.L.E.N. takes us to an alternative version of the 90s, when a combination of the American and Russian space programs resulted in a rapid progress in the field. The player assumes the role of a new employee of Rama Industries, a company that builds a base on one of the Saturn’s moons. Upon arrival, we discover that the entire crew that resided there is gone without a trace. The protagonist’s task is to find out what really happened in the base and find a way to escape the place. In the game, the action is observed from a first-person perspective, and the gameplay involves primarily exploration and puzzle-solving. Most of the latter can be solved in numerous ways, which is ensured by high interactivity of the environment and the possibility to manipulate practically all devices we come across.
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Toy Defense 2
May 2, 2013
Strategy, Internet, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Tower Defense, Free-to-play.
Continuation of tower defense game from 2012. In production we take command over the army of soldiers, which we use to defend the base against attacks of enemy units. The title offers more than 200 missions, tournaments and PvP games.
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Dome City
cancelled
Adventure, FPP, Indie Games, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
A first-person adventure game taking place in a science-fiction universe. The plot of Dome City depicts an undefined future, where humans started to settle alien planets. However, one of the cities on Mars, encased by a gigantic dome, has been abandoned by humans hundred years ago. The player, leading a trio of characters, has to discover the reasons why the colonists have deserted the settlement, and find a way to escape the Red Planet. The gameplay focuses on exploring an open world, and solving puzzles that encompass disciplines such as mathematics, physics, and astronomy. The area left at our disposal is quite vast – we can visit every part of the city, and search all buildings and rooms. Most of the challenges can be approached in a number of ways, while the decisions made during the gameplay can result in different outcomes of the story. Additionally, we need to take care of our survival, and search for necessary supplies such as food, water, or energy sources. Dome City was developed using Unreal Engine 4 technology, while the music was composed by Petri Alanko – author of soundtracks for games such as Alan Wake or Trials Fusion.
Ginger: Beyond The Crystal
October 25, 2016
Arcade, Puzzle Elements, 3D Platformers, Singleplayer, TPP.
A 3D platform game by the creators of Frantic Flight and Kamby in Mistery Island for mobile devices. Ginger: Beyond the Crystal follows the adventures of an inconspicuous critter, which finds itself burdened with a task to save a fallen civilization. The protagonist has to travel to different planets to release his companions trapped there. Mechanics-wise, Ginger: Beyond The Crystal is a classic 3D platform game, which focuses on exploring the available locations. You can visit such places as a crystal mine, a haunted crater, or an enchanted mansion. You also have to fight enemies by jumping on their heads, and solve various puzzles. As the game progresses, Ginger earns new abilities, with makes it easier for him to tackle many challenges. It's also important to build homes for the companions you rescue. The 3D graphics of Ginger: Beyond The Crystal are colorful and match the light atmosphere of the game.
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Dragon Quest Builders
January 28, 2016
RPG, Crafting, Fantasy, Internet, jRPG, Multiplayer, Sandbox, Singleplayer, TPP.
A spin-off game from the popular Dragon Quest series, developed by a subsidiary studio of the Square Enix company as fantasy jRPG with sandbox features. It takes place in the land of Alefgard, which has been the arena of a great conflict between humans and monsters. Eventually, humans suffer defeat, after their legendary hero falls into enemy trap, and their only hope for rebuilding the civilization is a young hero with astounding skills of creation, controlled by the player. Our task is to gather resources and use the hero’s powers to create items, castles, or even entire towns strengthening humanity, and occasionally face monsters in arcade battles. As befits an RPG game, character progression plays a crucial role in Dragon Quest Builders, as does creating weapons and armors for our hero.
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Hi-Octane
August 31, 1995
Racing, Hotseat, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, PSOne Classics, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
A science fiction-based futuristic racing game, a side-project of the experienced Bullfrog studio. In the game we sit at the helm of 6 futuristic cars, competing on 6 different routes, full of shortcuts and branching. The fun is diversified by the possibility of using weapons and the need to replenish fuel supplies.
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Super Mega Baseball: Extra Innings
December 16, 2014
Sports, Baseball, Co-op, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Singleplayer.
An arcade sports game focused on baseball games. Unlike the well-known MLB series, which dominates the genre, the game does not have licensed players or teams, but makes up for these deficiencies with colorful comic graphics and a comprehensive system of statistics and character development.
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Red Game Without a Great Name
July 28, 2015
Arcade, 2D, Polish, Side-scroll, Singleplayer, Steampunk.
A steampunk-influenced 2D arcade game by iFun4All, a subsidiary of the Polish Bloober Team. The action of Red Game Without a Great Name takes place in a future in which outdated communication methods, such as traditional mail, are still in use. Considering the trouble ordinary messengers would have to go through to reach certain places, some parcels are delivered by dedicted mechanical birds. The players assume the role of one of them, and their task is to traverse various, rather hostile, locations with the goal of safely delivering parcels and collecting gears that are scattered around the levels. The bird we control is not entirely defenseless, though, and has the ability to teleport and to use various power-ups, allowing him to come out alive from dire situations and deal with encountered obstacles in numerous ways.
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Chronicles of Teddy: Harmony of Exidus
April 2, 2015
Adventure, 2D, Puzzle Elements, RPG Elements, Indie Games, Metroidvania, Action Adventure, Singleplayer.
A continuation of an independent point-and-click adventure game developed by Storybird Games. Chronicles of Teddy: Harmony of Exidus (also known as Finding Teddy 2) sees us assume control of a new protagonist – a girl named Tarant, whose hobby leads to an unexpected event that allows her to enter the world of video games. Armed with a small sword and a shield, the heroine embarks on a dangerous journey supported by her favorite teddy bear. In opposition to its predecessor, which was a typical point-and-click adventure game, Chronicles of Teddy: Harmony of Exidus is a two-dimensional action-adventure game with numerous platforming and RPG elements that create a metroidvania-like experience. The player is tasked with exploring complex maze-like levels that contain both action sequences as well as demanding riddles. Each level is filled with additional pick-ups, secrets, all the while offering different types of enemies to fight. When it comes to graphics, the game employs hand-drawn, retro Pixel-Art visuals, similar as its predecessor.
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Odin Sphere: Leifdrasir
January 14, 2016
RPG, 2D, Experimental/artistic, Fantasy, Remaster/remake, Action RPG, Singleplayer, PlayStation Exclusive.
A remastered version of the Japanese 2D action RPG - Odin Sphere - which was released in 2007 on the PlayStation 2 console. The story of the game takes place in a fantasy reality loosely based on the Richard Wagner's famous epic opera Der Ring des Nibelungen and focuses on the stories of five, seemingly unrelated characters. The player gets to know each of them better as he progress in the game and their histories intertwine with each other, creating a single, epic tale. Similarly as the original game, Odin Sphere: Leifdrasir focuses mostly on combat, and the token jRPG elements such as exploration and dialogues are kept to a minimum. In contrast to the original 2007 game, the remastered edition offers improved graphics, slightly upgraded gameplay and new enemies and bosses. Fans of the original game can play using old rules in the special Classic mode.
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Slashy Hero
October 30, 2015
Action, 2D, Hack'and'slash, Singleplayer, Isometric View.
A cartoonish hack’n’slash designed for mobile platforms. The developer behind Slashy Hero is The Gentlebros, a studio founded by former employees of Koei Tecmo (Dynasty Warriors, Fatal Frame, Dead or Alive). Slashy Hero lets you assume the role of a cute little hero, who has to rake a haunted house in search for candies that were stolen by a villain just before Halloween. Using a wooden sword (or another weapon) the hero fights with ghosts encountered in the house. Slashy Hero features swipe-based combat system – with their finger the player draws lines on the screen, choosing a direction for the hero who automatically slashes enemies on the way. Employing isometric perspective, the gameplay mainly boils down to exploration of game levels in search of sweets as well as eliminating enemies found there. In contrast to what the sugary visuals may suggest, Slashy Hero is a difficult game which isn't intended for casual gamers. Upon death you can respawn in the same place and with the same gear, but you need to pay for that with special gems, which can be bought with real money.
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The Dwarves
December 1, 2016
RPG, Fantasy, Books, Singleplayer, Tactics, Isometric View.
A tactical RPG based on the fantasy novel under the same title. The Dwarves was developed by KING Art Games, the creators of the adventure game series The Book of Unwritten Tales. The player is taken to the world of Girdlegard where he assumes the role of Tungdil, a dwarf warrior who, together with his tribe, is defending the realm from the legions of orcs, ogres and other creatures. The game world was split into smaller locations, access to which is provided through the map. Once there, the player participates in dynamic battles against numerous enemy forces. The combat system combines tactical options like active pause with solutions known from action games, including physics-based attacks – the enemies can be thrown down from a cliff or knocked to the ground with a strong hit of a hammer. Before each mission, the player selects a team consisting of four characters, each of which has unique story and abilities. The action is shown from an isometric perspective and the most important events are presented as cutscenes.
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Majesty: The Fantasy Kingdom Sim (2011)
January 20, 2011
Strategy, Economic, Fantasy, RTS, Singleplayer.
Majesty: The Fantasy Kingdom Sim is an economic strategy. Players take on the role of the ruler of a small kingdom located in the land of fantasy and their task is to develop him to the level of an empire. A special feature of the game is that we cannot give orders directly to subordinates and heroes - we have to convince them to perform tasks through a system of incentives and rewards.
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Pocket Platoons
August 27, 2015
Strategy, 2D, World War II, Internet, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Turn-based, Free-to-play.
A World War II themed mobile strategy game developed by Picneko Creative, a Korean studio focusing on mobile game. Pocket Platoons allows the player to choose either Axis or Allies and participate in the largest military conflict of 20th century. The gameplay foundations do not differ much from what the genre has accustomed us to – we are tasked with base development, training and upgrading units, as well as recruiting officers, who can change the outcome of numerous battles. The game offers a single-player campaign (with over 300 stages and hundreds of missions to complete) and an interesting multiplayer mode, which allows not only for classic one-on-one battles, but also team clashes, with up to 10 players participating at once. Pocket Platoons employs two-dimensional visuals in “super-deformed” style, which portrays soldiers and vehicles in a very cartoonish manner.
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Hob
September 26, 2017
Arcade, Puzzle Elements, Fantasy, Action Adventure, Singleplayer, TPP.
An arcade adventure game developed by Runic Games, an American studio behind the Torchlight series. In Hob, we assume the role of a hero who wakes up in a beautiful but dangerous world on the verge of annihilation. The protagonist does not remember how he came to be in that place, and he will learn the answers for his questions only as the story progresses. What’s interesting, the production does not feature any text or dialogues, which gives a lot of room for interpretation. The core of the platformer gameplay is exploration of the open world and interacting with both encountered creatures and the planet itself, including solving logic puzzles. The items we find and the protagonist’s skills that are discovered in the course of the game prove to be helpful in a dangerous and constantly changing environment. Thanks to them, we can reach previously inaccessible places. Hob features original cel-shading graphics.
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Red Bull Air Race: The Game
cancelled
Racing, Multiplayer, Planes, Singleplayer.
A flight simulator based on the official license of Red Bull Air Race World Series, developed by Slightly Mad Studios. The famed tournament sees each pilot make a timed approach to a stunt course built from narrow checkpoints. The pilots use high-performance stunt planes such as Zivko Edge 540, MXR Technologies MX2, CAP 232 or Extra 300. Red Bull Air Race: The Game allows the players to experience the virtual recreation of each tournament, complete with real participants, airplanes, and locations. The game is arcade-oriented, yet contains a complex physics engine that makes piloting each plane a different experience.
Real Boxing 2 Rocky
November 19, 2015
Sports, Boxing, Internet, Multiplayer, Polish, Singleplayer.
A sequel to Real Boxing, a highly acclaimed sports game developed by Vivid Games studio. The game distinguishes itself from other similar titles by using the license of Creed - both a spin-off and a sequel to the film series about the boxer Rocky Balboa. In the game, you play as a young boxer, son of the famous champion Apollo Creed. The boy has the ambition to challenge the legend of his father and chooses his father’s ex-rival, Rocky, as his personal trainer. During the game, you will be climbing the ladder of a boxer’s carrier, develop your skills, and unlock various things that will impact both the look and the condition of your character. Similarly to the previous installment, Real Boxing 2 has a multiplayer mode, in which you can participate in events, complete various contracts, and fight against bosses. The game is powered by the next generation of the acclaimed Unreal Engine 4, which greatly improved the visual aspects of the title.
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D-TEAM: The kidnapping of Teacher Zig
May 17, 2012
Adventure, Adventure Elements, Arcade Elements, Action Adventure, Animated TV Series, Singleplayer, Shooters.
D-TEAM: The kidnapping of Teacher Zig is an adventure game developed by Bigmoon Interactive based on the animated children's series Tic Tac Tales. In the production in question, a group of heroses (the title D-Team) undertake the terrible task of freeing Professor Zig from the hands of the evil sorcerer Xarabin.
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Dragon Blaze
May 12, 2015
Action, 2D, RPG Elements, Strategic Elements, Fantasy, Internet, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.
Dragon Blaze is a mobile RPG with CCG and strategy game elements, developed by Gamevil, creators of Kritika: The White Knights, Darkness Reborn, and the Zenonia series. The game takes place in a classic fantasy world plagued by the Dragon King, ruler of both living and dead. The tragic fate of human race can only be prevented by the descendant of a long extinct Bodem tribe, who gathers his allies and sets off to face the powerful enemy. We explore the game's ruined world and fight with more and more powerful enemies. There are five classes the players can choose from. Our character is accompanied by a party of four adventurers. With time, our heroes level up and gain access to new, more powerful abilities. The key to success lies in choosing effective tactics, and the right team composition and formation. Even though Dragon Blaze is mostly a single player game, it has some multiplayer elements. We can face other players in PvP or join them in four-person raids.
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The Evil Within: The Executioner
May 26, 2015
Action, Very Brutal, FPP, Singleplayer, Stealth, Survival Horror.
The third story DLC included in the Season Pass for the dark survival horror The Evil Within released in 2014. Just like the original game, the expansion is set in the ominous asylum in which a brutal massacre takes place. Interestingly, The Executioner tells the story from the perspective of an enemy of The Evil Within’s protagonist. This character, known as The Keeper, is a hideous monster with a safe in the place of his head and wielding a butcher’s axe – the incarnation of Sebastian’s innermost nightmares. This way the developers from Tango Gameworks (led by the father of the Resident Evil series, Shinji Mikami) enabled players to witness the game’s twisted plot from a different point of view. What is more, this solution also allowed them to turn gameplay rules by 180 degrees. Instead of running away and fighting various monsters, players themselves become the eponymous Executioner and brutally murder innocent victims. This shift is highlighted by changing the perspective from TPP to first-person.
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Snake Rewind
May 13, 2015
Arcade, 2D, Singleplayer.
A new version of the classic mobile game Snake by the original creator, Taneli Armanto. In Snake Rewind you control a snake, who constantly moves forwards, and your task is to direct it at meals scattered all over the screen. By eating them, the snake gets longer, which increases your points, but also makes it harder to play, as the space to maneuver decreases. If you hit the wall or your own tail, you lose. Snake Rewind consists of ten levels, each of them featuring a different visual style. There is also a monochrome style option for the more traditionally-minded players. Apart from the better visuals, Snake Rewind features special powers, which make the gameplay easier. Some levels also feature bonus challenges, e.g. directing the snake along the marked lines. As the title suggest, you can also rewind time (although in a limited scope), which allows you to continue playing even if you crash into something.
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Frontline Commando 2
March 4, 2014
Action, Strategic Elements, Arcade Elements, Internet, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Shooters, TPP, Free-to-play.
The next installment of the mobile series of TPP shooters, putting emphasis on hiding behind the covers. In the game we play the role of mercenary commander, get to various battlefields and stand up to fight against the prevailing enemy forces, commanding a small unit of soldiers.
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Power Drive 2000
cancelled
Racing, Internet, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Cars, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
A retro-futuristic racing game by Megacom Games. Power Drive 2000 presents a futuristic version of the year 2000, as visualized in the 80s science-fiction productions. Therefore, the streets of the cyberpunk city are lit up by bright neon lights, and we drive a super-fast sports car, Avenger 2000, which is equipped with an afterburner and an on-board AI. Power Drive 2000 offers a purely arcade driving model, while our task is to complete a race not quickly, but rather as spectacularly as possible. There are six game modes to choose from: Race Mode (racing a “ghost”), Collector Mode (collecting diamonds scattered on the street), Outrun Mode (a police chase), Vaporizer Mode (touching a barrier disintegrates the car) and Gauntlet Mode (an infinite race in which one has to avoid collisions). In any of these, we may play either alone or in multiplayer mode (over the Internet or in split-screen mode). All of the above is presented using attractive visuals which look vintage while employing modern effects.
Downward
July 13, 2017
Action, Fantasy, FPP, Indie Games, Parkour, Post-apocalypse, Action Adventure, Singleplayer.
An action-adventure game developed by Italian studio Caracal Games. Its action takes place a thousand years after the biblical apocalypse – a global cataclysm has destroyed Earth during the Middle Ages, decimating the human population. Some survivors have managed to live on, but they weren’t able to recreate even the foundations of the former civilization. In Downward, players assume the role of a pilgrim, traveling through the barren wasteland – the protagonist visits ancient ruins in search of knowledge and valuable artifacts. Interestingly enough, the hero is a well-versed parkour specialist, giving him the ability to reach even the most inaccessible location. Aside from that, the world is full of numerous puzzles and challenges that require quick response from the player. The game is powered by Unreal Engine 4, resulting in high-quality graphics.
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Fighting Force 2
December 13, 1999
Action, Beat 'em Up, PSOne Classics, Singleplayer, TPP.
Digital reissue of the third-person action game Fighting Force 2, which was originally released in 1999 on PlayStation and Dreamcast consoles. In the game we play Hawk Manson, known from the original, who is sent on a secret mission to a company suspected of cloning people. Compared to its predecessor, the title departs slightly from the classic "beat 'em up" genre, offering much more shooting elements.
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Another Case Solved
February 20, 2014
Puzzle, Detective, Adventure Elements, RPG Elements, Polish, Match-3, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.
Developed by the native ATGames studio, a detective puzzle game with elements of adventure and RPG. In the game we play the role of a detective, who in the times of candy prohibition deals with solving further criminal riddles. The game combines 'Match 3' production elements and guess-style social games with an RPG character development system.
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Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water
September 27, 2014
Adventure, Ghosts, Photography, Japan, Action Adventure, Singleplayer, Survival Horror, TPP.
The fifth fully-fledged installment of the survival horror series started on PlayStation 2. In the game we play the role of three heroes who come to the area of the mysterious Hikayama Mountain, guided by various personal motives. The game is divided into episodes during which we search for missing persons. An inseparable element of the characters' equipment is a special camera that allows them to exorcise ghosts by taking pictures of them.
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Susume Tactics
May 7, 2012
Strategy, Tanks, RTS, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
Susume Tactics is a real-time strategy. The player directs small futuristic troops. Tanks and their task is to break through a series of increasingly difficult maps and on each of them eliminate all enemies.
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Sorcery!
May 2, 2013
RPG, Fantasy, Gamebook, Singleplayer.
An interactive adaptation of a popular gamebook, Sorcery! The Shamunatai Hills, created by Steve Jackson in 1983. Its story takes place in a fantasy world known as Titan and revolves around an artifact called The Crown of Kings, which gives its wearer supernatural powers. When the crown gets stolen by an evil archmage, who uses its power to subdue wild tribes and attack nearby countries, a lone warrior takes it upon himself to retrieve the artifact. In terms of game mechanics, the title isn’t a simple adaptation of original rule set, offering more freedom and new options. We explore the lands, develop the skills of our character, and make many decisions that affect plot developments. The most noteworthy feature is a unique battle system that requires us to move our characters on-screen to attack or dodge.
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Decompression
June 9, 2016
Action, Internet, Multiplayer, Polish, Science Fiction, Online, Shooters, Top-down.
A science-fiction top-down online shooter intended for mobile platforms, created by a Polish development studio, Sathra Games. The action of Decompression takes us to the near future. We assume the role of a colonial infantry commando entangled in a corporate war for resources. Our task is the neutralization of potential threats on spaceships, planetary mining stations, and other planets’ moons. The core of the gameplay is a dynamic, old school multiplayer competition in one of the three classic game modes: Deathmatch, Team Deathmatch, and Capture the Flag. We have eight unique and curiously designed weapons at our disposal. The game, inspired by the classics of the hard science-fiction genre (Alien, Outland, Total Recall and the like), is characterized by high quality graphics created using the cel shading technology.
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Nobunaga's Ambition: Sphere of Influence
December 12, 2013
Strategy, RPG Elements, Grand Strategy, Historical, PS Plus Premium, Singleplayer, War Strategy, Turn-based.
Fourteenth edition of one of the longest Japanese strategic series, developed by KOEI since 1983. In the game we play the role of the feudal master of the Sengoku era, who fights in the name of the great idea of unification of a war divided country, becoming at the same time the first Japanese Shogun. The game is based on three pillars: creation, diplomacy and war.
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Dishonored: Definitive Edition
October 11, 2013
Action, FPP, Immersive Sim, Package, Action Adventure, PS Plus Premium, Singleplayer, Stealth, Steampunk, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass.
A remastered complete edition of Arkane’s first-person stealth game from 2012, developed with PC and the 8th-gen consoles in mind. In the game, we assume the role of Corvo Attano, a former guard of the murdered empress who was falsely accused of killing her and force to reclaim his good name and take revenge on the actual murderers. The title is characterized by considerable freedom of action and the possibility of achieving a goal in multiple ways. Regardless of whether we want to act from the shadows or engage in direct combat, the game will adjust the plot to our actions and choices. Compared to the original version, the production features enhanced graphics as well as all the DLCs that were released after the launch of the vanilla edition of the game, including two major expansions: The Knife of Dunwall and The Brigmore Witches.
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Grand Kingdom
November 19, 2015
RPG, 2D, Fantasy, Internet, jRPG, LAN, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Tactics, Turn-based, PlayStation Exclusive.
A classic jRPG with turn-based combat system, developed by Spike Chunsoft in collaboration with MonochromeCorp studio, and an informal sequel to the 2011 Grand Knights History, both games developed under the lead of Tomohiko Deguchi. The game is set in a fantasy realm divided between four warring factions. We start as a leader of our own mercenary group and with the progress of the game we embrace the cause of one side of the conflict. Skirmishes have been presented in a side-scrolling perspective and take place in a turn-based system with profound tactical essence, forcing players to carefully plan their next move and use all sorts of combos and special abilities. Gameplay is supplemented by a visual novel type of narration.
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Island Flight Simulator
February 6, 2015
Simulation, Economic, Planes, Singleplayer.
Island Flight Simulator combines elements of a simple flight and economy simulation games. It was developed by Caipirinha Games. The game takes us to a tropical area, where we assume the role of a small transport plane pilot. The gameplay boils down to transporting various goods, including those commonly considered illegal, between twelve exotic islands. The campaign consists of over a hundred challenges which involve very simple and quick jobs as well as high-risk missions. There are three aircraft at the player’s disposal, each different in terms of performance and appearance. The money we earn are spent on fuel, repairs, and modifications that increase our airplane’s capabilities and, by extension, our chance of succeeding in subsequent missions. The flight model used in the game isn’t too challenging – the developers decided to make a sort of compromise, thanks to which beginner gamers can also enjoy the game.
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Risky Rescue
May 19, 2015
Arcade, 2D, Polish, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.
A simple arcade game from the independent Polish studio Digital Melody. Player takes control of a helicopter and is involved in dangerous rescue missions, helping people who got stuck e.g. on mountain peaks, lighthouses and roofs of railway carriages. Each task must be performed without damaging the machine, avoiding collisions with one of many obstacles, which isn’t easy because of simple controls, preventing any precisions when flying. Aside from a classic campaign consisting of 50 stages, Risky Rescue features an endless mode in the form of a peculiar time race. It is worth going through it though, as the faster we complete each challenge, the more money we earn, which can be used to buy new, better helicopters. Visuals are two-dimensional and rather simple, but pleasant to look at.
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Shenmue III
November 19, 2019
Action, Beat 'em Up, Crowdfunding, Action Adventure, Singleplayer, TPP.
Sequel to a japanese action-RPG series started in 1999 for Dreamcast console. Yu Suzuki, father of the series, is responsible for the production of Shenmue III in cooperation with Neilo studio. Since the game was released more than ten years after the debut of previous part of the series, it has been released for PC and PlayStation 4 console. Although the project had Sony’s backing, is was finished thanks to the support of fans on Kickstarter. Shenmue III continues the unfinished story of Ryo Hazuki, a young adept at martial arts seeking his father’s murderers. Together with his new companion, a girl named Shenhua, Ryo dwells deeper into mystery of mirrors. Third entry in the series offers an open world filled with interesting content and a new combat system, making it even more spectacular. Shenmue III also offers improved AI, more advanced physics and complex relationships between characters. Visuals side is provided by the Unreal Engine 4 technology.
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SwapQuest
March 19, 2015
Puzzle, RPG Elements, Fantasy, Indie Games, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Singleplayer.
Independent puzzle game with RPG elements by German studio Rebusmind. In SwapQuest we play as one of two available characters: Prince Wilbert or princess Wilma, distinguished by different fighting skills. Our goal is to find the legendary sword Aventuril, thanks to which we can save our kingdom from the evil Horde. The gameplay combines the features of puzzle and role-playing games. The action was shown from above and the player's task is to move the elements of the ground in such a way as to create a path for our hero.
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The Quest Keeper
March 31, 2015
RPG, Dungeon Crawler, Arcade Elements, Indie Games, Singleplayer, Isometric View.
The Quest Keeper is a free-to-play dungeon crawler developed by the creators of the grotesque arcade game Jungle Moose. In The Quest Keeper we play as an adventurer who decides to complete ten legendary quests. The game is visibly inspired by Crossy Road, not only in terms of voxel-based visuals and isometric perspective, but also when it comes to gameplay mechanics. Our character moves automatically, but unlike in Crossy Road, we move around the entire locations in the direction chosen by the player. Gameplay focuses on map exploration and avoidance of the traps located there. There are many types of traps we will encounter: drops and trapdoors, hordes of spiders, flying axes, blades and spikes erupting from the ground, and skeletons with bows. The extent of obstacles we will have to fave depends on the chosen map and on how far we managed to go. It is important to make sure we get to treasure chests. Gold which we get from them we can use to buy better equipment and special items that will make our adventures a bit easier.
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Qvadriga
March 4, 2014
Simulation, 2D, Strategic Elements, Singleplayer, Ancient History, Ancient Rome, Tactics.
Two-dimensional chariot racing simulator. The production is characterized by a unique expansion, typical of Slitherine studio. The player's tasks include training the riders and increasing their abilities, improving chariots, taking care of finances, as well as indirect participation in races held in historic arenas.
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Star Wars Rebels: Recon Missions
July 28, 2016, End of Life
Arcade, Platformers, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Star Wars.
Star Wars Rebels: Recon Missions is a mobile and browser platform game based on the Star Wars Rebels animated TV series. The game takes place between the third and fourth episode of the movie saga. While the evil Empire hunts down what was left from the Jedi order, a Rebelion starts to grow. Gameplay in Star Wars Rebels: Recon Missions combines elements of platform games and economic strategies. During our adventures we play as a Jedi Knight and explore various locations, collect items, and fight with the encountered enemies. Being a member of the Order gives us access to a lightsaber and various force powers. With them, we will be able to deal not only with stormtroopers, but also walkers, fighters, and powerful bosses. We can come back to our base to upgrade and decorate it between the missions. It will give us not only bonuses during our adventures, but also help us discover hidden rooms where interesting information can be found. On July 28 2016, less than a year after launch, Disney Interactive Studios shut down the game's servers.
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City Island 3
July 28, 2016, End of Life
Strategy, City Builder, Economic, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.
The third installment in a mobile city builder game series by Dutch studio Sparkling Society. Once again, you play as a mayor, whose task is to develop and insular city. You mostly erect various buildings, from houses that affect the population, through commercial objects that give them jobs, to public facilities and decorations that improve the citizens' moods. To succeed, you need to achieve the balance between those three aspects of the gameplay. If you need help, you can ask a virtual adviser, who will suggest which building should be erected next. The biggest novelty in City Island 3 is the possibility to manage a whole archipelago — as the game progresses, you unlock more islands, varying in terms of appearance and topography. Like the previous games created by the studio, City Island 3 utilizes a free-to-play model with microtransactions.
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Ships That Fight Underground
July 28, 2016, Early Access
Action, Crowdfunding, FPP, FPS, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Space Ships, Shooters.
A spiritual successor of the Descent series. In Ships That Fight Underground we play as a pilot for one of the megacorporations in the future. We can participate in combat missions, as well as focus on collecting resources or transporting goods. There many ships available.
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Battle Arena Toshinden
July 28, 2016, End of Life
Fighting, Internet, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Singleplayer, TPP.
A three-dimensional fight in which players meet in delineated three-dimensional arenas, fighting with each other with the use of weapons and various special attacks. The background to the game is the legendary Toshinden tournament, organized by a mysterious sponsor named Gaia.
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Battle Arena Toshinden 2
July 28, 2016, End of Life
Fighting, Internet, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Singleplayer, TPP.
Continuation of the three-dimensional fight of the Japanese Tamsoft studio. In the game we take part in the next edition of Toshinden tournament, organized by the mysterious organization Secret Society. The title offers 3 new warriors, new blows, a new combos system and a handful of improvements in mechanics.
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Dino Hunter: Deadly Shores
July 28, 2016, End of Life
Action, Dinosaurs, FPP, Singleplayer, Shooters.
Dino Hunter: Deadly Shores is a browser-based shooter where we hunt for dinosaurs. While playing, the player must defeat a series of missions. In each of them is in a static position and its task is to eliminate all prehistoric reptiles within reach.
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Destiny: House of Wolves
July 28, 2016, End of Life
Action, RPG Elements, FPP, FPS, Internet, Co-op, Looter Shooter, Multiplayer, Role-playing Shooter, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Shooters.
The second large expansion for Destiny – the multiplayer first-person shooter developed by Bungie Software (creators of the Halo series). This time the players will operate in the asteroid belt of the Solar System known as the Reef. The place is inhabited by the Awoken and has been recently threatened by the Fallen. The player must repel the attacks of the invaders while obtaining as much riches from the new location as possible. Similarly as in the first expansion, in addition to the main story campaign the expansion adds three new multiplayer maps and new challenge for the Strike mode. The developers also enriched the Endgame by providing the Guardians who have the highest experience levels with two additional missions: Prison of Elders and Trials of Osiris. Among the novelties there is also a set of previously unavailable items, armors and weapons.
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Madden NFL 16
July 28, 2016, End of Life
Sports, American Football, Internet, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Singleplayer.
The 27th major installment in one of the most popular sport game series dedicated to American football, began in 1989 by Electronic Arts. As always, we are looking at a realistic football simulator with a famed Career mode, allowing us to lead a promising team through the subsequent steps of football hierarchy. The new edition introduces Draft, a new mode, numerous fixes to Connected Franchise, more life-like quarterbacks, improvements to mid-air play, as well as further expansions of the Ultimate Team mode. In case of seventh generation consoles (X360 and PS3 versions) the game is powered by Impact, an engine used in some of the previous installments for that generation, while next-gen consoles received a new engine – Ignite. Both variants received numerous fixes and improvements, such as more spectacular coverage of our most spectacular actions.
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Mystic Quest HD Remaster
July 28, 2016, End of Life
RPG, 2D, jRPG, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
A refreshed version of the 1992 classic jRPG, previously known on the SNES console as Mystic Quest Legends or Final Fantasy: Mystic Quest. The new version of the title was created by Square Enix for PC and mobile device owners. The action of the game takes place in a fantasy world, divided into 4 regions, which are under the influence of 4 magic crystals. When one day the stones are stolen by monsters, giving their new owners a powerful force, the only hope for the world is a prophesied knight named Benjamin.