Harvest Moon: Light of Hope
November 14, 2017
RPG, jRPG, Cozy Game, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Farm, Singleplayer.
Harvest Moon: Light of Hope is another installment of the popular game series that blends elements of JRPGs, adventure games, and farming simulators. It was developed by the Japanese studio Natsume, which got the rights to the Harvest Moon franchise in 2014. In comparison with the previous games of the series, Light of Hope has a more complex scenario with clearly stated goals. We play as a sailor whose ship sank near a small island. Seeing that the island's port town was destroyed by a hurricane, our protagonist decides to help its citizens in rebuilding. As we play, we will farm, rear farm animals, and rebuild various buildings. Our ultimate goal is the restoration of a lighthouse that towers above the island. We will be able to make friends with the islanders and even start our own family.
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Fall of Light
September 28, 2017
RPG, Dungeon Crawler, Fantasy, Action RPG, Singleplayer, Isometric View.
Developed by RuneHeads, Fall of Light is an RPG with some elements typical for dungeon crawlers. The action of the game is set in a fantastical world gradually devoured by darkness. The player assumes the role of a warrior named Nyx, whose final task is to embark on a journey through the realm filled with many dangers and guide his daughter - Aether to the last place suffused with sunlight. One observes the action from the top-down perspective, explores the grim locations, interacts with encountered NPCs, discovers numerous mysteries, and solves diverse puzzles. When carrying out the mission, the player is hindered by the fact that they have to take care of the protagonist’s daughter. Combat is another important aspect of Fall of Light, during which Nyx can assume numerous fighting stances and use various weaponry. As the story develops, the main protagonist acquires certain abilities that boost his combat potential.
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Pirates of the Caribbean: Tides of War
May 11, 2017
Strategy, Movies, Internet, Multiplayer, Pirates, RTS, Online, Singleplayer, Ships, Free-to-play.
Created for mobile devices, Pirates of the Caribbean: Tides of War is a strategy game developed by Joy City. The game uses the license from the popular movie franchise: Pirates of the Caribbean. The game’s plot draws inspirations from all the movie parts and enables the player to control a leader in charge of a small pirate bay. The players can meet many characters and visit a number of locations known from the big screen. Pirates of the Caribbean: Tides of War is a real-time strategy game, building on the aspect of naval battles. During the game, one has to gather a fleet and man the ships with crews in order to use them in battles against other pirates and giant sea monsters. The economic aspect of Tides of War is very important throughout the game, as the players have to manage their bays, erect new structures and upgrade existing ones, as well as balance their budget. The game strongly focuses on the online aspect, allowing the players to form different alliances with other pirate leaders.
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We Were Here
February 3, 2017
Puzzle, Adventure Elements, FPP, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Free-to-play.
An unusual, first-person perspective logic game developed by Total Mayhem Games. The title is a game focused on cooperation mode. We Were Here takes place in a mysterious, abandoned castle in the middle of nowhere. One of the players assumes the role of a man imprisoned in a small part of the fortress. The second player has access to a much greater area and is tasked with finding and freeing his companion. To achieve that, the players must complete a series of logic and environmental puzzles based on team work. What makes matter worse is the fact that the characters can communicate only by using a radio. In addition to that, in some parts of the castle there are harsh conditions and the player can, for example, freeze to death. We Were Here can be played only in cooperation mode via Internet and with microphone. The title also supports virtual reality goggles, although they aren’t mandatory to play the game.
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All the Delicate Duplicates
February 17, 2017
Adventure, Experimental/artistic, Exploration Games, FPP, Indie Games, Singleplayer.
An experimental adventure game with exploration elements created by two independent developers: Mez Breeze and Andy Campbell. The main protagonist of All the Delicate Duplicates is John - a computer scientist and a single father of Charlotte, who accompanies him on his adventure. One day, the man receives some mysterious items - journals and sketches - as an inheritance from an enigmatic relative of his - Mo. After some time, our characters discover that the objects they inherited, and now keep at the attic, feature some unusual properties that affect both their surroundings and memories. During the game, the players observe the action from the first-person perspective, and the gameplay itself revolves around the exploration of diverse surreal locations and logical puzzles solving. Consecutive plot sequences are revealed after the main protagonist reads texts and site-specific notes, which he finds on his way to discover the secret of mysterious inheritance. Because of a rather short playthrough and the nonlinear nature of the game, one might classify it as an interactive experience, rather than a typical video game.
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Planetbase
October 16, 2015
Strategy, City Builder, Economic, RTS, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
A strategy game in which players have to create an extraterrestrial colony from scratch. As its managers, they must ensure not only constant access to food, drinking water and life-giving oxygen, but also the safety of the settlers - sudden weather, sunshine and meteorite rains can be a threat.
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PaRappa the Rapper (1997)
October 26, 1997
Party, Music, Rhythm, Singleplayer, PlayStation Exclusive.
One of the first modern rhythmic games. PaRappa the Rapper tells the story of a rap dog who, in order to impress his sympathy Sunny Funny, starts learning kung-fu and takes a driving license. The game consists of pressing the sequence of buttons displayed on the screen. The more precise the player is, the better the score is.
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Rogue Wizards
September 27, 2016
RPG, Fantasy, Indie Games, Roguelike, Singleplayer, Turn-based, Isometric View.
A roguelike game by Spellbind Studios. The production is set in the land of Rilfanor during a war between two factions of the Council, which associates wizards. While one faction approves of women and lowborn people joining their ranks, the other remains faithful to old traditions, according to which only nobles can become members of the Council. During the game, you explore procedurally generated locations and fight enemies. As you progress, you develop your character's skills, upgrading their abilities, gathering better equipment and modifying it using the crafting system. Between your journeys, you can visit the Tower, which acts as your base, where you can find resources you need to cast spells in battle. Apart from the single player story campaign, which can be completed on two difficulty levels, there is also the Gauntlet mode, which features a never-ending dungeon network. It's also worth noting, that while the PC version of Rogue Wizards is a commercial production, the mobile version utilizes the free-to-play model with microtransactions.
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RICO
March 12, 2019
Action, FPP, FPS, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Police, Singleplayer, Shooters.
RICO is an FPS game by Ground Shatter. Its atmosphere and plot were inspired by police movies of the 1980s and 1990s. You play as a brave cop, who decides to crack down on a powerful cartel all by himself. The maps in the game are randomly generated, giving you new challenges with each playthrough. A key aspect of the production are the mechanics of charging into locked rooms. When you get through the door, time slows for a moment, allowing you to assess the situation and begin eliminating your enemies. The game features a single player mode and a co-op multiplayer mode for two players. There are also online rankings and special challenges to complete. The game features, surprisingly, for an FPS, cartoonish cel-shaded visuals.
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Burden of Command
April 8, 2025
RPG, 2D, Strategic Elements, World War II, Indie Games, Singleplayer, Tactics, Isometric View.
A tactical RPG developed by Green Tree Games - an independent studio supported by Chris Avellone - the co-creator of such classics as Fallout 2 or Planescape Torment. The player gets acquainted with a story of the 7th US Infantry Regiment (the Cottonbalers) that goes through 18 missions based on historical events. The experience focuses mainly on commanding soldiers. The player gives orders to their subordinates when fighting, but also makes difficult choices, such as whether to try to save a wounded soldier jeopardizing the entire mission, or to leave them to die, which would bring the crew closer to its objective. The commander's actions affect the statistics and behavior of the soldiers who were described with such attributes as respect, stress or trust - these determine the performance of the soldiers in battle, who can be fighting to the best of their ability, but a time may come when they will not be completely loyal. Burden of Command offers exclusively a single-player experience.
Sprint Vector
February 8, 2018
Arcade, FPP, Internet, Meta Quest / Oculus, Multiplayer, 3D Platformers, PlayStation VR, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, SteamVR, VR.
Developed exclusively for VR headgear and motion controllers, Sprint Vector is a first-person arcade game with racing elements created by Survios. In the game, the player assumes the role of various sportsmen participating in the titular competition held by the mysterious Mr. Entertainment, whose dynamic commentary accompanies each race. After choosing a character, one is tasked with beating the futuristic track in the shortest amount of time possible. The competition takes place across diverse locations such as ancient ruins, mountain peaks, caves, or streets of futuristic cities. Each track is filled with numerous obstacles that one has to overcome, i.e. traps such as mines, as well as a number of power-ups including energy weapons and temporary boosters. Gameplay builds on multiplayer competition allowing up to 8 players to race against each other. Developers have also prepared a set of special challenges for those who prefer to play alone.
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Stifled
October 31, 2017
Adventure, Experimental/artistic, FPP, Horror, Indie Games, Meta Quest / Oculus, PlayStation VR, Singleplayer, SteamVR, Survival Horror, VR.
A first-person action thriller from an indie developer, offering support for VR headsets. Stifled bases the exploration mechanics on the original concept of use of echolocation – as they spread, sound waves reveal the layout of rooms and shapes of objects around you. Sounds can be made not only by the protagonist and some environmental objects, but also by the player themselves, using a microphone. However, you must be cautious, because the darkness hides monsters taken straight from a nightmare, which actively hunt the protagonist. In order to survive he sometimes has to grope in the dark, so to avoid detection by dangerous creatures. On the other hand, you can use noises to distract enemies, making it possible for you to sneak past them unnoticed. Stifled combines 3D environments with vector graphics in an original way. Although most of the time you only see the contour of environments, from time to time you also visit realistically designed locations.
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The End is Nigh
July 12, 2017
Arcade, 2D, Minigames, Platformers, Post-apocalypse, Singleplayer.
A 2D platform game created by two indie game developers: Tyler Glaiel (known from Closer) and Edmund McMillen (known from The Binding of Isaac and Super Meat Boy). In The End is Nigh you play as a strange creature called Ash, one of the last beings that survived the end of the world. Traveling through the ruins of civilization, inhabited by bloodthirsty mutants, Ash gathers body parts of the dead to create a friend for himself. The production is a classic 2D platform game, in which you journey through maps full of enemies, gather items, and avoid various dangers. During exploration, which is made easier by the fact that Ash can climb walls, you collect cartridges, which allow you to access various minigames. The game also features many secrets to discovers, several alternative endings, a high difficulty level, and a large dose of black comedy.
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Pocket Trains
September 6, 2013
Strategy, Economic, Trains, Singleplayer.
Pocket Trains is an economic strategy that manoeuvres us as president of a small rail transport company. The player must make calls, win orders, invest in the purchase of trains and balance expenses against revenue.
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Wargroove
February 1, 2019
Strategy, 2D, Hotseat, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, LAN, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Singleplayer, Tactics, Turn-based.
Wargroove is a turn-based strategy inspired by Advance Wars and the Fire Emblem game series. It was developed by Chucklefish. The game is made of twelve story campaigns, in which we can play as one of a dozen or so heroes, each of them leading their own military units. As we play, we move around the game map (we observe the action from a bird's eye perspective), gather resources, manage our army, and fight with our opponents. Exploration, both on land and sea, plays a crucial role in the game. Wargroove also offers a competitive multiplayer (local or online). The game comes with a special editor that allows us to create our own campaigns. Thanks to its simple and intuitive interface our maps and missions are created in no time.
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Doom VFR
December 1, 2017
Action, Very Brutal, FPP, FPS, PlayStation Aim, PlayStation VR, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, SteamVR, Shooters, VR.
A first-person shooter developed by id Software for VR headsets. The player is taken to a UAC facility which is overrun by demons, and assumes the role of a sole survivor of their attack. After death, the protagonist’s consciousness is transferred to a computer matrix which allows him to take control of the robots present on site. The task he has to perform is to annihilate all hellish creatures and stop an incoming catastrophe. Fighting enemies with the use of an extensive and elaborate weapon arsenal remains at the core of Doom VFR. We face various adversaries on our way, both in claustrophobic corridors and more spacious arenas. The game’s high-quality graphics attract attention with very detailed enemy models and environment elements.
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Air Missions: HIND
June 14, 2017
Simulation, Arcade Elements, Helicopters, Internet, Multiplayer, Singleplayer.
An arcade simulator in which the player gets to pilot a Russian Mi-24 Hind gunship. Developed by a Slovakian studio 3Division, Air Missions: HIND allows players to carry out diverse missions taking place in four different corners of the Earth – thick forests of Eastern Europe, deserts of Central Asia, the exotic South-East Asia, and the airspace over the Arctic Ocean. Among the mission objectives, one can find i.e. supporting allied ground units, advancing on enemy artillery positions and Air Force Bases, taking out convoys, rescuing hostages, and even fighting other gunships. During combat, the player is often accompanied by wingmen, who actively support him by shooting at the enemies from their on-board weapons. The game allows the players to customize their munitions in accordance with their preferences and the situation on the battlefield. Among the available types of weapons, there are various Russian guided missiles - both anti-tank and anti-aircraft - pods with unguided missiles, machine guns, mines, and bombs. Another aspect of the game that one can adjust is the level of realism – in Air Missions: HIND the player can select the general difficulty level, one of the three available craft handling systems, and the gunship’s collision damage level, separately for particular elements of the environment. The game delivers both competitive and cooperative multiplayer modes. Moreover, it allows the players to design their own scenarios.
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Pokken Tournament DX
September 22, 2017
Fighting, Internet, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Pokemon, Singleplayer, Nintendo Exclusive.
Pokken Tournament DX is an improved version of the Wii U game Pokken Tournament. In terms of gameplay mechanics, the game in topic is not much different from most popular 3D fighting games. Pokken Tournament DX offers over 20 pokemon from both the old and new installments of the main RPG series. Each of them has its own unique fight style and combo attacks. The game introduces one new pokemon that was not available in its 2016 version, Decidueye. In addition to that, the developers introduced two new game modes, Team Battle and Group Match Mode. The game also introduces a Battle replay system – we can record our matches and post them online. Pokken Tournament DX makes a good use of Switch’s unique functions and allows us to play in both handheld and stationary modes.
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Tiny Barbarian DX
December 3, 2013
Action, 2D, Fantasy, Platformers, Singleplayer.
Platform action game in which the player takes control of the title barbarian looking for revenge on his oppressors. The production draws on the output of eightbit titles - the pixelart graphic design is accompanied by a dynamic, chiptune soundtrack.
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Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions
October 6, 2017
RPG, 2D, Mario, Remaster/remake, Singleplayer, Turn-based, Nintendo Exclusive.
A remake of the 2003 Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga developed by AlphaDream on Game Boy Advance. It is an unusual arcade RPG with turn-based combat. During the game, the titular Mario brothers have to join forces with their arch-enemy – Bowser, and together they set out to the Beanbean Kingdom to retrieve Princess Peach’s stolen voice. The 3DS release of the game’s remake features improved visuals with more polished character models and lighting effects that are much more pleasing to the eye. Additionally, the developers decided to introduce two more attractions – a new game mode called Minion Quest: The Search for Bowser, showing the events from the main campaign as they are seen by Captain Goomba, ShyGuy, Boo, and others, as well as the support of amiibo™ figures. Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser’s Minions is compatible with Super Mario toys, and along with the game’s release, the developers introduced two new figures - Goomba and Koopa Troopa.
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Unruly Heroes
January 23, 2019
Action, 2D, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Platformers, Splitscreen, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.
Platform action game inspired by Wu Cheng'en's Wandering West, one of the classic Chinese novels. In addition to the feature mode, which can be completed either alone or in cooperation with up to three people, the production offers the possibility of rolling online duels with other players. The whole was enriched with high quality graphics, looking like a moving image.
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Bravo Team
March 6, 2018
Action, FPP, FPS, PlayStation Aim, PlayStation VR, Singleplayer, Shooters, PlayStation Exclusive, VR.
A first-person shooter developed by Supermassive Games. The title was created for the PlayStation VR set. The plot of Bravo Team takes place in a fictional East European country. The player assumes the role of a member of the titular military squad and is tasked with escorting the president. When the situation becomes dire and a coup starts, the protagonist and his companion are tasked with saving the country. The action is presented by using a first-person perspective and the gameplay focuses on battles against numerous enemies in vivid, urban areas. During the battles the player uses mostly a machine gun and hides behind covers. The title features a simple tactical aspect: the player must coordinate his actions with his companion and, for example, use suppressive fire to cover his friend.
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Star Child
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Action, 2.5D, Platformers, PlayStation VR, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, PlayStation Exclusive, VR.
A 2.5D platformer in which players play Spectra - a young girl trying to stop an ominous force threatening the existence of the whole world. As we play, we travel through different locations, jump over platforms and fight enemies, making use of the unique abilities of the protagonist, who is able to take control of the environment. The title was created with the goggles of virtual reality in mind, and is characterized by eye-catching graphics maintained in cartoon style.
FAR: Lone Sails
May 17, 2018
Adventure, 2.5D, Experimental/artistic, Indie Games, Machines and Equipment, Post-apocalypse, Science Fiction, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.
The debut game by indie studio Mr. Whale's Game Service, designed with the single player mode in mind. The production is set in a ruined world, which you traverse in an unusual vehicle resembling a combination of a boat and a train. The gameplay in Far: Lone Sails focuses on exploring locations in search of items, which allow you to survive. However, instead of seeking food or building shelters, you have to take care of your vessel. You need fuel to drive it, parts to maintain it, and upgrades, which unlock previously unavailable destinations. Far: Lone Sails features minimalist, artistic visuals and a fitting soundtrack, which creates an appropriate atmosphere.
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DEXED
September 26, 2016
Action, FPP, Meta Quest / Oculus, PlayStation VR, Rail Shooter, Singleplayer, SteamVR, VR.
A rail shooter dedicated to HTC Vive headsets developed by Ninja Theory. We are given three distinct game modes – Challenge Mode, Arcade Mode, and Zen Mode. Challenge and Arcade modes focus on combat, while Zen Mode offers the ability to peacefully traverse three-dimensional environments. Choosing one of the arcade modes leaves us with two blasters that fire icy and fiery projectiles, effective against different types of opponents, as well as generate shields that can deflect or block incoming attacks. DEXED is a single player only title, yet we are also given online rankings that can be used to compare the results of different players. The game is characteristic for its quality visuals and memorable locations, including marine worlds, subterranean depths, or snowy valleys.
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Embers of Mirrim
May 23, 2017
Action, 2.5D, Puzzle Elements, Indie Games, Platformers, Singleplayer.
Developed by the independent team at Creative Bytes, Embers of Mirrim is a platform game with adventure elements inspired by the fantasy movies from the 1980s. In the game, the player travels to a grim fantasy world, where he assumes the role of the eponymous Mirrim - a four-legged hybrid of two separate species representing Light and Darkness. When Mirrim’s home planet becomes infected by a mysterious force of alien origin, the main protagonist is tasked with saving his world from destruction and restoring the order. Gameplay builds on the platform exploration of diverse locations and fighting all kinds of opponents. During the adventure, Mirrim is bound to encounter numerous obstacles and riddles - to overcome them the player has to literally split the character to unleash its full potential. The player can control both creatures and access previously unavailable areas.
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Potion Explosion
January 25, 2017
Puzzle, Fantasy, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, Board & Card, Match-3, Singleplayer.
A match-3 logic puzzle game and an adaptation of a board game of the same name. The production was developed by Clangore. The game takes place in the Horribilorum Sorcery Academy, and your task is to brew increasingly complicated potions. To succeed, you have to follow the instructions and choose the right ingredients. When you clear one of them, just like in any other match-3 game, the ones above them fall down, often diametrically changing the whole board. If two components of the same kind touch, they explode. Another obstacle is the limited capacity of the ingredients container. Potion Explosion features a single player mode, in which you play against the AI, and a multiplayer mode, in which you compete with other players. There is also an online ranking to display you accomplishments.
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Naruto Shippuden: Ninja Destiny 3
April 29, 2009
Fighting, LAN, Multiplayer, Naruto, Singleplayer, Nintendo Exclusive.
Naruto Shippuden: Ninja Destiny 3 is the third installment of the Ninja Destiny series - a fight taking place in the universe known from manga and anime Naruto by Masashi Kishimoto. Players play as one of 28 playable characters (including Naruto, Sasuke, Sakura, Gaara, Kakashi and Rock Lee) and play spectacular duels using a range of blows, kicks, weapons and supernatural powers.
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Dynasty Warriors: Godseekers
August 3, 2016
RPG, China, Singleplayer, Tactics, Turn-based, PlayStation Exclusive, Isometric View.
A tactical RPG which is a spin-off of a popular series of hack and slash games, developed by Omega Force. The game is set in the Three Kingdoms period, at the end of the Han dynasty's rule. The plot focuses on the character of a young warrior by the name of Zhao Yun, and his friend Lei Bin. The adventure begins when the characters discover a mysterious cave - in there, they find a young woman frozen into a brick of ice. During their journey, the characters explore the entire country, gradually becoming true heroes, for instance, through participating in battles and making history. Dynasty Warriors: Godseekers is played from an isometric view and the core of the experience is made up of turn-based encounters with enemies. When fighting, it is crucial to distribute one's warriors appropriately on the map, but applying adequate kinds of attacks and being in possession of sufficiently powerful weapons are equally important. The game offers a large set of weapons - those can be acquired through trade or completing different quests.
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Splasher
February 7, 2017
Arcade, 2D, Indie Games, Platformers, Singleplayer.
An original platform game created by Splashteam - an independent studio founded by a former Ubisoft employee, who had co-created such games as Rayman Origins or Rayman Legends. Splasher takes the player to the headquarters of Inkorp, a company managed by Le Docteur. This ominous figure decides to break the daily routine at the company and bring the workers to their knees. One of the employees is the game's protagonist, who tries to stop the villain and save his co-workers. The player makes use of an unusual weapon - the Splatter Cannon, which shoots with colored ink. The core of the experience is constituted by exploration, avoiding various traps, and fighting the enemies encountered. Depending on the ink color used, the player gets different results, such as dealing damage, creating surfaces to climb on, sticking the protagonist to various objects, or bouncing the titular Splasher off them. The protagonist dies relatively often; learning the lessons brought by one's mistakes is the key to victory in this game.
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Nefarious
January 23, 2017
Arcade, 2D, Indie Games, Platformers, Singleplayer.
Developed by the small studio StarBlade, a classic 2D platformer. Unlike other platformers in which you, most commonly, save the world, Nefarious enables you to take control of a villain who tries to capture the princesses of five kingdoms and defeats hordes of knights and heroes who defend their kingdoms. Gameplay consists of jumping, avoiding obstacles, and of course fighting. However, the main anti-hero is not armed to the teeth. Instead, he can use his fists and a grenade launcher, which shoots different kinds of grenades. Apart from rather simple clashes with regular opponents, there are also more demanding challenges – reverse boss fights during which you assume the role of a boss and control various war machines.
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Fury Unleashed
May 8, 2020
Action, 2D, Indie Games, Platformers, Polish, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Roguelike, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer, Shooters.
A dynamic action platform game with roguelike features. The game was developed by the Polish studio Awesome Games. In Badass Hero the action is presented from a side perspective. The game focuses on exploration of a randomly generated comic book-like world, avoiding many traps and obstacles, and on combat with encountered enemies. The protagonist can use various shotguns, machine guns, rocket launchers, and grenade launchers. By eliminating the enemies and bosses the protagonist unlocks ink that serves as a currency and can be spent on new skills and weapons. Reflex and agility are the key to victory. The player must be careful as well, as death in this game is permanent.
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Puyo Puyo Tetris
February 4, 2014
Puzzle, 2D, Internet, Co-op, LAN, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Singleplayer, Tetris.
A logical game with arcade elements that combines the popular Tetris and Puyo Puyo series. The title offers a wide range of gameplay modes, as well as the possibility of multiplayer play on a split screen or via the network.
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Splatoon 2
July 21, 2017
Action, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Shooters, TPP, TPS, Nintendo Exclusive.
A continuation of a multiplayer-focused TPP shooter from 2015, developed for the Nintendo Switch console. Splatoon 2’s gameplay follows its predecessor and lets the players control Inklings – joyful human octopuses who fight using paint-based weapons. Those can be used not only to attack opponents, but also to paint the map – which is one of game’s objectives and allows increased movement speed and faster ammo regeneration. Major novelties include e.g. new weapons (Splat Dualities), moves (Dodge Roll) and heroes (including refreshed versions of the old crew). Controls have been adjusted to both Joy-Con and Pro Controller (a more classic gamepad). It is important to note that in both cases the players can use gyroscope, which is useful for aiming.
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Phoning Home
February 7, 2017
Action, Action Adventure, Sandbox, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Survival, TPP.
An action-adventure game with survival-oriented gameplay, developed by Ion Lands studio. The player assumes the role of ION, a robot designed to search for resources in remote areas of the galaxy. During one of such travels, his ship malfunctions and crashes on a dangerous alien world. Our job is to survive and find a way to contact the base. Fortunately, ION is supported by the ship AI, as well as ANI, an encountered female repair unit. In Phoning Home, the action is seen from a third person perspective, while the world has an open structure – during our journeys, we traverse forests, canyons, and deserts, or even visit the bottom of the ocean. The planet is full of various dangers – even if ION is resistant to attacks, ANI is much more vulnerable. If we want to defend her, we are often forced to stave off enemies, lay various traps, or sneak outside of their range. The game contains an extensive crafting module, allowing the player to create new items and various upgrades.
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Aoki Ookami to Shiroki Mejika
December 31, 1985
Strategy, 2D, Historical, Singleplayer, War Strategy, Turn-based.
A turn-based strategy in which the player takes on the role of Genghis Khan, the legendary Mongol leader. Its task is to conquer the largest possible area of Eurasia and deal with the troops of the opponents.
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Hill Climb Racing 2
October 18, 2016
Arcade, 2D, Internet, Motocross, Motorbike, Multiplayer, Off-road, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.
A sequel to the crazy mobile arcade games by Fingersoft. In Hill Climb Racing 2, once again, you drive a variety of vehicles, and your task is to complete a given track within a time limit. You can drive off-road vehicles, motorcycles, scooters, and even buses, and to win you have to use ramps scattered all over the tracks to perform various tricks and acrobatics, which vary depending on your vehicle. The game utilizes a side view and features both a single player mode and a multiplayer mode for up to 4 players. Moreover, you can customize both your character and vehicles. Since it is a free-to-play production, modifications are unlocked as the game progresses.
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Memoranda
January 25, 2017
Adventure, 2D, Crowdfunding, Puzzle Elements, Indie Games, Point-and-click, Singleplayer.
A classic point-and-click adventure developed by the independent studio Bit ByterZ, the game was funded via a successful Kickstarter project. Memoranda takes us to a small town inhabited by strange individuals who have lost something. This also happens to the heroine - she is slowly forgetting her own name. Your objective is to find out why this is happening. Gameplay focuses on looking for important items, chatting with more than 35 characters, and solving puzzles that primarily consist of manipulating the pieces of equipment you gather throughout the game. Exploration is also vital – in total, there are over 40 diverse locations to be traveled around. The title features detailed graphics which stand out with their exaggerated characters.
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Abandon Ship
October 22, 2019
Strategy, RPG Elements, Simulation Elements, Pirates, Roguelike, RTS, Sandbox, Singleplayer, Ships.
A sandbox naval strategy game set in golden age of sailing ships. Players assume the role of a captain who leads his crew for far away expeditions. An open world lets them decide which missions to take and how to develop their career. There is a main storyline to discover, in which the players try to foil the plans of a mysterious cult that wants to bring the apocalypse. Abandon Ship offers a system of tactical, real time battles that require usage of various maneuvers and skillful crew management. Players’ character and their crew gain experience, and the ship can also be upgraded. However, it is impossible to recover a sunken ship, meaning that a captain of such a vessel must build his position from scratch, of course if he survives – otherwise the players must start from the beginning. Abandon Ship uses an interesting visual style, resembling oil paintings of the 19th century.
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A Rose in the Twilight
April 11, 2017
Arcade, 2D, Puzzle Elements, Platformers, Singleplayer.
A 2D platform game by Japanese studio Nippon Ichi Software. The game's protagonist wakes up in a mysterious castle devoid of colors, and discovers that an unknown force froze the flow of time. She can, however, reverse those effects by using a thorn that has grown on her back. Fortunately, the protagonist is not alone — she is accompanied by a friendly giant, who is helping her escape the enormous fortress by lifting and throwing heavy objects. Although A Rose in the Twilight focuses on exploration and jumping on platforms, another key element of the game are logic puzzles. While the game is very difficult, each death gives you tips to avoid the same dangers in the future. The visuals are unique, utilizing colors only sparsely.
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Way of the Passive Fist
March 6, 2018
Action, 2D, Beat 'em Up, Arcade Elements, Indie Games, Singleplayer.
Way of the Passive Fist is a brawler game set on a planet called Eiectus. In this inhospitable world, the player assumes the role of The Wanderer – a mysterious warrior who mastered an original, defense-focused martial art. As befits a true brawler game, in Way of the Passive Fist, the player has to continuously go rightwards and fight hordes of enemies by blocking and dodging both their attacks and counterattacks. Watchful observation of the enemies and learning their moves and tactics allows one to master the combat system and use the special ability of the main protagonist – the enemy attacks unleash energy, which is absorbed by the Wanderer in order to charge his mechanical arm, with which he can mount powerful attacks and destroy particular elements of the environment. When working on Way of the Passive Fist, the developers drew their inspirations from 16-bit beat’em up games as well as adventure movies and animated TV series.
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Forza Horizon 3: The Blizzard Mountain
December 13, 2016
Racing, Internet, Multiplayer, Off-road, Cars, Sandbox, Singleplayer, Xbox Exclusive.
The first major expansion for the bestselling racing game, Forza Horizon 3, by Playground Games. The Blizzard Mountain takes us back to Australian roads and off-road tracks where yet another edition of the Horizon moto festival takes place. The most important element of the DLC comprises of fifty new events and challenges taking place in previously unavailable locations: on snow-covered mountain routes that, contrary to popular belief, can also be found in Australia. The game is enriched with three new gameplay modes: Hill Climb, Descent, and the eponymous Blizzard. The rich set of licensed cars from the vanilla game was expanded with seven new models, including a hidden one. All in-game vehicles can be equipped with winter tires that make driving in harsh, winter conditions significantly easier.
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Iron Wings
June 1, 2017
Action, World War II, Planes, Singleplayer, Shooters.
Developed by the Italian Naps Team studio, a WWII action-adventure air combat game. The plot of Iron Wings follows the story of the US 332nd Fighter Group, which was composed solely of black pilots. Jack and his childhood friend Amelia are the main heroes. The story revolves around general Adler’s ominous plan to secure the Third Reich’s victory. The mechanics are purely arcade and missions are abundant in main and side objectives. Interestingly, there are always two characters in the air, each in a separate airplane. The player can easily switch between them and, while piloting one plane, command the other, controlled by AI. From time to time, you can step outside the cockpit and take part in special shooter sequences.
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Hearts of Iron IV: Together for Victory
December 15, 2016
Strategy, Interwar Period, Grand Strategy, Historical, World War II, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, RTS, Sandbox, Singleplayer, War Strategy.
The first large expansion for Hearts of Iron IV – the fourth installment of the popular grand strategy game series created by Paradox Interactive. The add-on, called Together for Victory, focuses on introducing new functions connected with British Commonwealth and the countries that were a part of it during World War II. This results in, among others, new national development trees for Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, and India, complemented by historical figures and companies, while the whole add-on was designed to either replay the real course of war, or allow a completely abnormal, abstract scenario to play out. Thanks to a new autonomy system, the players can set various levels of dependency of subjected nations, and expand upon some of the national ideas, resulting in useful bonuses and technologies. The Commonwealth nations can share technologies, as well as ask their allies to lease them various equipment.
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Claire: Extended Cut
August 30, 2016
Adventure, 2D, Horror, Indie Games, Side-scroll, Singleplayer, Survival Horror.
An extended edition of Claire - a survival horror game released in 2014. In comparison to the original release, the new edition brings mainly improved audiovisuals. Once again, the development works were carried out by Hailstorm Games. The game still offers a two-dimensional environment and pixel-art graphics. However, the creators managed to implement both 3D objects and depth of field effects. Both the plot and mechanics remain unchanged, thus the protagonist, the titular teenager, faces both monsters and demons from her past when exploring the building of a haunted school. For the most part, the player traverses the game world, managing their equipment and avoiding direct contact with the enemies. Importantly, an in-game fear meter constantly monitors the player's actions - when it reaches maximum, the protagonist can die.
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Lunar Battle
October 24, 2017
Strategy, Economic, Internet, Multiplayer, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.
A city builder strategy game with shooter elements, developed for Android and iOS devices. It was developed by On5, the creators of, among other titles, RollerCoaster Tycoon 4 Mobile, in cooperation with Atari. The mobile Lunar Battle is a modern interpretation of an Atari’s game of the same title that was released for arcade machines in 1982. This time around, it is an interesting combination of a strategy production and a shooter. The player’s task is to build a human colony in space and defend it from alien invaders. To do so, we gather resources, erect new buildings, and satisfy the population’s needs, controlling our budget in the process. A large amount of our funds has to be spent on armaments, including weapons for workers and spaceships. The latter we can control directly. In combat against aliens, the gameplay resembles classical shooters from arcade machines in which we control a ship and shoot incoming enemies. It is also possible to fight PvP battles on special arenas.
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The L.E.D. Wars
December 15, 1997
Strategy, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, RTS, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
A science fiction-based real-time strategy, a debut production of Belgian Larian Studios. The player is at the forefront of the armed arm of a megacorporation, and his task is to secure the production of the drug Liquid Evolution Drug (L.E.D. for short), which is essential for mankind.
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Mario Sports Superstars
March 10, 2017
Sports, Baseball, Golf, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, 3D Image, Football, Tennis, Nintendo Exclusive.
A sports game created by Camelot Co. Ltd., specifically for Nintendo 3DS. The game offers various sports disciplines, such as football, horse racing, golf, baseball or tennis. Each discipline can be viewed as a separate game, and the contestants are represented by characters such as the titular Mario, Luigi, and other Nintendo characters. Apart from the single-player mode, Mario Sports Superstars also features competition-oriented multiplayer equivalents (playable online or via local network). The game utilizes the unique capabilities of the console's 3D screen, but also makes use of the touch screen.
Carnival Games VR
October 28, 2016
Arcade, Meta Quest / Oculus, Minigames, PlayStation VR, Family, Singleplayer, SteamVR, VR.
Another installment of the Carnival Games series, developed by Cat Daddy Games studio with virtual reality sets in mind. Similarly to the previous installments, we are once again left with a set of fifteen arcade mini-games, mostly focusing on throwing various items and shooting moving targets, but we can also find a somewhat simplified basketball or wall climbing among the available modes. Aside from taking part in subsequent games, in Carnival Games VR we can freely traverse an open location introduced in the game. The flames of rivalry are further stoked by the addition of online ranking list, in which we fight for the best results against players from all around the world.
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X4: Split Vendetta
March 31, 2020
Simulation, Strategic Elements, Space, Sandbox, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Space Sim.
The first big addition to the X4 space simulator: Foundations. X4: Split Vendetta introduces the cruel Split race into the game, enlarges the available area and brings new ships, weapons, space station modules or previously absent quests.
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