Total War: Warhammer III
February 17, 2022
Strategy, Fantasy, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer, War Strategy, Turn-based, Warhammer.
The third and final part of the Total War series sub-cycle based on the Warhammer license. Total War: Warhammer III introduces, among others, the Kislev and Cathay factions, which take part in even greater battles than before.
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My Summer Car
January 8, 2025
Simulation, Crafting, FPP, Humorous, Indie Games, 90s, Machines and Equipment, Cars, Sandbox, Singleplayer, Survival, Life Sim.
A simulation game developed by independent Finnish developer who uses nickname Royal John Love. The title enables the player to repair old and wrecked cars as a fan of 90s cars, who one beautiful summer decides to fix his old sports car. When the game starts, the player has only a tractor and a van useful when transporting larger parts. The pieces ordered by mail must be installed while focusing on details like selection of proper tools and correct combination of all engine parts. The player can also improve the car’s performance and even install a modern audio system. Complete vehicle can be used to travel through the open world of the game that recreates many aspects of the hobby, including irresponsible ones like drinking beer while driving.
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Batman: Arkham City
October 18, 2011
Action, Batman, Beat 'em Up, DC Comics, Detective, Comics, Sandbox, Singleplayer, Superheroes, TPP.
A sequel to the 2009 Batman: Arkham Asylum. Just like its predecessor, the game was produced by British studio Rocksteady in cooperation with Warner Bros. Interactive. The story campaign in Batman: Arkham City is set several months after the events of the first game. An old district of Gotham City was walled off and the most dangerous criminals were put inside. Afraid that the situation is getting out of control, Batman tries to stop the wrongdoers before it is too late. Gameplay mechanics combines elements of action with beat’em up game. As compared with the first installment, Batman: Arkham City gives players much greater freedom when it comes to exploration of the game’s open world and carrying out the missions.
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Destiny 2
September 6, 2017
Action, RPG Elements, FPP, FPS, Games as a Service, Internet, Co-op, Looter Shooter, Multiplayer, Role-playing Shooter, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Shooters, Free-to-play.
Destiny 2 is a sequel to the best-selling FPS developed by Bungie Software. This time, Bungie is aided in the development process by Vicarious Visions, creators of Skylanders and some other games. Destiny 2 introduces many new changes and improvements, not only concerning the story (this time, the story will play a bigger part than in the first game), but also in the gameplay mechanics. In Destiny 2, we will visit completely new, enormous locations (i.e. Saturn alone will be bigger than the entire first game), finding new, vibrant metropolises. In the wilderness, we will find both enemies and enemy checkpoints that are just waiting to be taken over by us. Planets known from the first Destiny will also be present in the sequel, but will be added on a later date. Due to the new technology used by Destiny 2, it won't be possible to import our characters from the original game. Transferring any sort of content from the first Destiny will probably turn out to be problematic.
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Hex Commander: Fantasy Heroes
October 15, 2017
Strategy, Fantasy, Indie Games, Internet, Multiplayer, Polish, Singleplayer, Turn-based, Free-to-play.
Hex Commander: Fantasy Heroes is a turn-based strategy game developed by Home net Games. It takes place in a fantasy world inhabited by humans, elves, orcs and other races. The player assumes the role of a general of an army of one of the five races. He or she participates in battles, develops a base and tries to gain advantage over the remaining armies.
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Dredge
March 30, 2023
RPG, Cthulhu, Economic, Horror, Indie Games, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Fish, Singleplayer, Ships, Fishing, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass.
Dredge is RPG with horror elements, in which we control beginner fisherman. During the game we have to take care of business and deal not only with the forces of nature but also with monsters and cultists.
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Dying Light 2
February 4, 2022
Action, RPG Elements, FPP, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Parkour, Polish, Post-apocalypse, Sandbox, Singleplayer, Zombie.
A sequel to the popular open-world game created by the Polish developer, Techland. The players get to explore a ruined city infested by zombies.
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Hitman
March 11, 2016
Action, Singleplayer, Stealth, TPP.
The sixth major installment in the best-selling TPP stealth game series, which originated in 2000 and is continually developed by IO Interactive - the studio also known for the Kane & Lynch franchise. This next chapter in the career of the titular hitman, Agent 47, as always offers an impressive degree of freedom when it comes to means to complete your objectives – you may either go in stealthy or start a shootout. At the same time in-game locations, scattered across the entire globe, are even more open and diverse than before. The most essential innovation in the sixth game are the new types of contracts, released periodically by the developers and open only for a limited time. Apart from traditional story missions the game features also special jobs which cannot be replayed, if failed. Furthermore, with the debut of the Hitman franchise on the eight generation consoles, the quality of the visuals is taken to the next level.
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No Man's Sky
August 9, 2016
Action, Crafting, FPP, Indie Games, Co-op, Space, Multiplayer, PC Game Pass, PlayStation VR, Action Adventure, Sandbox, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, TPP, VR, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.
A science-fiction, sandbox action game with a focus on multiplayer mode. It was developed by Hello Games, a company known for Joe Danger. The game is set in the distant future in the yet uncharted parts of the cosmos, and the gameplay is presented in two forms. We explore the corners of the universe piloting a spacecraft like we do in typical space-sim games. Upon landing on a newly discovered planet, the game switches to first-person view. The devs emphasize the complete freedom given to the player during exploration. While visiting places featuring different animals, plants, or even varying compositions of the planet's atmosphere, we can focus on exploration, gathering raw materials, or fighting against various predators. An important element of the game is the system of the world's procedural generation.
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Far Cry 5
March 27, 2018
Action, Crafting, FPP, FPS, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Sandbox, Singleplayer, Shooters, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass.
Far Cry 5 is the fifth installment of the first-person action game series from Ubisoft. Unlike the previous installments of the series that took place in various exotic locations, Far Cry 5 takes the players to Montana, one of the least populated states of the USA. We play as a police officer (we can choose our character's gender and customize his/her looks) whose job is to infiltrate and destroy a crime organization that works under the cover of a fanatical cult led by the charismatic Joseph Seed who believes in a ruthless and sadistic way of dealing with enemies. In terms of gameplay, Far Cry 5 offers the biggest open world in the history of the series. Thus, vehicles play an important role here. It is filled with various side and main quests and other additional activities. The game offers a wide range of weapons for us to use and a rather complex crafting system. We also will be able to tame wild animals to make them fight on our side.
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Rise of the Tomb Raider
November 10, 2015
Action, Crafting, Action Adventure, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Singleplayer, TPP, TPS.
Another installment in the popular series of action adventure games, once again developed by Crystal Dynamics, the studio that brought us the successful reboot of the franchise. In terms of plot, the game continues the story arcs started in the previous part. Again we accompany the young, although tougher and more ruthless, Lara Croft. Unlike in the previous game, this time we visit different parts of the world, exploring larger and more open places. As for the mechanics, the production combines the survival aspects of its predecessor with the exploration of the many tombs and catacombs, which is the hallmark of the series. The gameplay is therefore full of numerous stealth elements as well as purely arcade sequences, including open exchanges of fire. Lara also uses a number of brand new weapons and gadgets. Designed for eighth-generation console, the production features high-quality graphics, which represents an important rise in quality as compared to the previous parts of the series.
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Hitman 3
January 20, 2021
Action, PlayStation VR, Singleplayer, Stealth, TPP, VR.
Hitman III is a stealth action game by IO Software. During the game, we direct a paid assassin and execute orders, in which elimination of targets can be done in many different ways.
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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
April 24, 2025
RPG, Fantasy, jRPG, PC Game Pass, Singleplayer, TPP, Turn-based, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Xbox Game Pass Premium.
A third-person jRPG featuring a fantasy world inspired by the French belle epoque period. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 allows us to lead a team of diverse characters tasked with defeating a hostile deity called the Paintress. We engage in turn-based battles with action elements (parries, dodges, QTE's). The game runs on Unreal Engine 5.
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Far Cry 4
November 18, 2014
Action, RPG Elements, FPP, FPS, Internet, Multiplayer, Sandbox, Singleplayer, Shooters, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass.
The fourth installment of the extremely popular series of sandbox FPP action games. In accordance with the Ubisoft’s policy, the production was developed by several internal development studios led by Ubisoft Montreal and Ubisoft Shanghai. Once again players have the opportunity to assume the role of a protagonist forced to face numerous enemies and obstacles all by himself. At his disposal, however, is a considerable arsenal of firearms and melee weapons. The creators remained true to the well-proven gameplay scheme, allowing the gamers to explore vast locations and complete task with an unparalleled degree of freedom. On the technical side, Far Cry 4 fully employs the potential of the constantly improved Dunia Engine, providing high-quality audiovisuals and realistic physics.
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Watch Dogs 2
November 15, 2016
Action, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Action Adventure, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Sandbox, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, TPP, TPS, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass.
A sequel to Watch Dogs, a sandbox action game from 2014, in which the players assume the role of a former criminal and use his hacking skills as well as a number of gadgets to control the city infrastructure as well as private communication devices. Watch Dogs 2 develops the key gameplay elements of its predecessor; the action, however, was moved to an entirely new city, and now takes place in San Francisco. The game was developed by Ubisoft’s internal development studios lead by Ubisoft Montreal. Contrary to first installment, Watch Dogs 2 was created solely with PCs and the 8th-generation consoles, such as PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, in mind.
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Wartales
April 12, 2023
RPG, Fantasy, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Sandbox, Singleplayer, Tactics, Turn-based, Isometric View, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Xbox Play Anywhere.
A combination of an RPG and a strategy game, set in a grim medieval-like world. In Wartales we lead a squad of mercenaries, traversing the world, fighting enemies and taking on odd jobs.
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Hello Neighbor
December 8, 2017
Arcade, FPP, Humorous, Indie Games, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Singleplayer, Stealth, Free-to-play.
An unusual first-person stealth game by Dynamix Pixels. In Hello Neighbor, we assume the role of an owner of a suburban house who suspects that his neighbor hides a terrible secret. To confirm his suspicions, he decides to sneak into his home, which won’t be easy since the man is incredibly alert and will stop at nothing to protect his privacy. The goal is to infiltrate the neighbor’s house undetected. Decoys and other distractions are helpful in turning the attention away from us. The primary element of gameplay is the advanced artificial intelligence that lets the neighbor remember the player’s actions and thus foresee his future ones. The paths that we take most frequently are quickly armed with numerous traps and alarms so the game requires creativity and flexibility to be won.
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Dragon Age: Inquisition
November 18, 2014
RPG, EA Play, Fantasy, Internet, Classic RPG, Co-op, Multiplayer, Romances, Sandbox, Singleplayer, TPP, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass.
Dragon Age: Inquisition is the third part of a cRPG series, which started in 2009 with the debut of Dragon Age: Origins. Once again BioWare took on the development of the production in cooperation with Electronic Arts. The game is set in a fantasy world of Thedas, and the main theme of the plot is a demon invasion. The player becomes a leader of the Inquisition burdened with two tasks: stopping the creatures invading from spirit world - the Fade, and finding the ones responsible for bringing them to the world of mortals. The gameplay is based on classic cRPG solutions with a focus on world exploration, tactical combat, team-building, and making ethical choices that affect the course of the story. On the technical side, Dragon Age: Inquisition employs the Frostbite 3 engine (known for Battlefield 4, among others) which provides high-quality audiovisual environment.
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Star Wars: Outlaws
August 30, 2024
Action, Movies, Action Adventure, Sandbox, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Stealth, Star Wars, TPP, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium.
A TPP open world action adventure game based on the Star Wars license. Star Wars: Outlaws stars Key Vess, a smuggler working for numerous factions of the criminal underworld. The game features numerous explorable planet as well as space travel.
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Shadow of the Tomb Raider
September 14, 2018
Action, Action Adventure, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Singleplayer, Shooters, TPP, TPS, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass.
Another entry in the bestselling series of action-adventure games. It is also the third entry in the saga about the beginnings of Lara Croft’s career that started in 2013. In Shadow of the Tomb Raider the female protagonist journeys to Latin America, where she discovers mysteries hidden within ruins and solves the mystery related to the Order of Trinity and the research conducted by her father.
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Jagged Alliance 3
July 14, 2023
Strategy, RPG Elements, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Tactics, Turn-based.
The third main installment in an iconic series of turn-based strategy games. Jagged Alliance 3 is set in a fictional nation of Grand Chien, where a squad of mercenaries must find the missing president and restore order.
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Hogwarts Legacy
February 10, 2023
RPG, Fantasy, Movies, Harry Potter, Books, Action Adventure, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Action RPG, Sandbox, Singleplayer, TPP, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, 19th Century, PC Game Pass.
Hogwarts Legacy is a TPP action RPG with an open world, which was set in Harry Potter's universe. We play the role of a young sorcerer (or sorceress) who goes to the school of magic in the 19th century.
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Ghost of Tsushima
July 17, 2020
Action, Historical, Japan, Action Adventure, Samurai, Sandbox, Singleplayer, Stealth, TPP.
An action sandbox game developed by Sucker Punch, the creators of the InFamous series. The player is taken to the titular island of Tshishima, where as a samurai he or she fights the Mongol invaders in order to avenge the death of family and close ones. A direct confrontation isn’t always the best course of action. To effectively eliminate opponents, the protagonist must learn to work in the shadows. During the journey the protagonist will visit various locations – from bamboo forests to mystic temples.
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Call of Duty: Black Ops II
November 13, 2012
Action, FPP, FPS, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Shooters.
A sequel to the bestselling first-person shooter released in 2010. Call of Duty: Black Ops II is the ninth installment in the Call of Duty series. It is also the fourth game in the series developed by Treyarch. The story of the game takes place in a not too distant future. The struggle for natural resources between United States and China leads to an outbreak of a new Cold War. The main protagonist of the game is David Mason, descendant of Alex Mason known from the first game in the series. The main campaign of the game is once again filled with spectacular cinematic action. At the same time, the player has more freedom in completing the missions. In addition to single player mode, Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 offers also numerous multiplayer modes.
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NieR: Automata
February 23, 2017
RPG, Experimental/artistic, Post-apocalypse, Action Adventure, Action RPG, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Slasher, TPP.
Third-person perspective action game with RPG features and a sequel to the warmly-received production created by Cavia in 2010. The second installment was created by a different developer – Platinum Games known for the Bayonetta series. Despite that, Tarou Yokou, the creator of the first game, retained his position as the director of the project. The game takes place in distant future in which Earth was destroyed due to war against deadly machines. Humans, having found a safe haven on the Moon, created the limited YoRHa series of sapient androids to fight on their behalf. The YoRHa combined forces with androids of older generation and together they face the rebel machines. Two out of three protagonists of NieR Automata are completely new characters, but during the game player will also encounter characters from the first installment of the series as both stories are connected. Gameplay mechanics of the game are similar to ones in its predecessor and they offer an attractive combination of hack-and-slash, magic and RPG.
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Need for Speed Carbon
November 1, 2006
Racing, Internet, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Cars, Singleplayer.
The tenth installment in the bestselling racing game series originally launched back in 1995. The game lets you play as the main protagonist of the previous game. He returns to his home city only to find his domestic street racing scene taken over by rivaling gangs. As you take on new racing challenges, you take back your home town one district at a time. The game’s mechanics employ the well-proven solutions introduced by its predecessors, while introducing several new elements at the same time. Those include, first and foremost, canyon duels, which require much attention, as it is possible to run through the traffic barriers and roll down the slope. The other novelty is the team; you can assemble your own crew, and its members can aid you during races, e.g. by blocking your rivals. Additionally, the game features cut-scenes with real actors, several dozen licensed car models, as well as vast car customization options. Regarding the latter, Autosculpt module lets you modify almost any element of the car body.
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Medieval Dynasty
September 23, 2021
RPG, Crafting, FPP, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, PC Game Pass, Polish, Sandbox, Singleplayer, Survival, Life Sim, The Middle Ages, TPP, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Xbox Game Pass Essential.
Medieval Dynasty is an intriguing mix of Dynasty series of life simulators with action RPG and survival from the Polish studio Render Cube. We begin as a modest medieval hunter trying to survive in the wilderness to found his own city over time.
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Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain
September 1, 2015
Action, Internet, 80s, Multiplayer, Sandbox, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Stealth, Tactics, TPP, Cold War.
A third person perspective stealth action game belonging to the famous Metal Gear Solid franchise. Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain was created by the Japanese studio Kojima Productions (formerly a subsidiary of Konami) led by Hideo Kojima. The story is set after the events presented in Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes, which served as a prologue. The main hero – Punished Snake – awakes in a hospital bed after having spent 8 years in a coma. Soon after, the hospital is attacked by armed thugs and the protagonist has to escape using help from the mysterious character calling himself Ishmael. In contrast with the previous iterations of the series, the game offers open world structure, giving players much more freedom. The developers also employed a brand new FOX Engine to power the game’s photorealistic visuals and advanced physics.
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The Sinking City
June 27, 2019
Adventure, Interwar Period, Cthulhu, Detective, RPG Elements, Action Adventure, Sandbox, Singleplayer, Survival Horror, TPP.
A detective adventure game inspired by the works of H.P. Lovecraft. The production is set in the 1920s, in the fictional city of New England, suffering from a supernatural flood. You play as a private investigator, whose task is to resist the mass hysteria and discover the cause of the mysterious events.
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Alan Wake 2
October 27, 2023
Action, Epic Store Exclusive, Action Adventure, Singleplayer, Survival Horror, TPP.
Alan Wake 2 is a survival horror and a direct sequel to 2010's Alan Wake. The game is once again set in the town of Bright Falls, where the titular character alongside the FBI agent Saga Anderson face mysterious dark forces.
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Dave the Diver
June 28, 2023
RPG, 2.5D, Strategic Elements, Simulation Elements, Humorous, Under Water, Roguelike, Side-scroll, Singleplayer, Xbox Play Anywhere.
A pixel art adventure game with economic and RPG elements. Dave the Diver has us playing as the titular diver, exploring ocean depths during the day and running a sushi restaurant during the night.
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Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden
February 12, 2024
RPG, Fantasy, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Singleplayer, TPP, PC Game Pass, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.
Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden is an action RPG that allows you to take on the role of a ghost hunter and an companion ghost. The gameplay focuses on arcade combat and using the unique abilities of the pair of heroes, both during skirmishes and exploration.
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Batman: Arkham Origins
October 16, 2013
Action, Batman, Beat 'em Up, DC Comics, Detective, Arcade Elements, Internet, Comics, Co-op, Multiplayer, PS Plus Premium, Sandbox, Singleplayer, Superheroes, TPP, Free-to-play.
The third entry in the series of spectacular action games with Batman. It was developed by WB Games Montreal (which previously prepared the Wii U port of Batman: Arkham City) and published by the Warner Bros. company. The story of Batman: Arkham Origins shows the beginning of Batman’s career, taking inspiration from the comic books Batman: Year One and Legends of the Dark Knight. As the protagonist, we face Black Mask and his hired thugs. Like in the previous games from the Batman: Arkham series, gameplay combines features of a fighting game with shooter and stealth elements. Additionally, the creators included some innovations, like a built-in system of challenges.
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Assassin's Creed Origins
October 27, 2017
Action, Egypt, RPG Elements, Historical, Action Adventure, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Sandbox, Singleplayer, Stealth, Ancient History, TPP, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass.
The seventh major installment in the Ubisoft's best-selling action game series. Plotwise, Assassin's Creed: Empire is a sort of prequel to the entire series, taking players so far back in time as none other installment did - to the ancient Egypt, long before the two opposing orders of Assassins and Templars were founded. Players play the part of a slave, a distant ancestor to Altair - the protagonist of the first Assassin's Creed. Concerning mechanics, the title does not differ significantly from previous installments of the series, still being primarily an adventure game, supplemented with action sequences and carefully planned assassinations. The game world was, of course, with reverence typical of the franchise, adapted to the new setting, bringing back things like the possibility to mount animals or use boats. On the technical side, Empire is said to avoid relying on the achievements of previous installments, while our area of activity is approximately three times larger than what was offered by Assassin's Creed IV.
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Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag Resynced
July 9, 2026
Action, Pirates, Action Adventure, Remaster/remake, Sandbox, Singleplayer, Stealth, Ships, TPP, 18th Century.
Ubisoft's yet-to-be-announced remake of the fourth main installment in the Assassin's Creed series. Rumors about Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced being in development have been circulating since 2023.
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Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
October 25, 2004
Action, Gangster, 90s, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Cars, Sandbox, Singleplayer, TPP.
The seventh installment in the controversial Grand Theft Auto series – one of the most popular game franchises in history that brought Rockstar Games company international fame. The series has been letting the player start as a petty criminal and work his way to the top of the criminal underground. This next part of the series is the biggest one so far, featuring world – the State of San Andreas – almost three times larger than Vice City. Among many innovations, there are several thing worthy of mention: improved AI of civilians, option to recruit gang members, increased number of interactive buildings, hunger factor, swimming, and new means of transportation (e.g. bicycles). On top of that, there game features numerous extra activities, highlighting the sandbox character of gameplay. The game features the atmosphere of the 1990s, apparent in both the graphics and the soundtrack available via the numerous in-game radio stations.
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System Shock
May 30, 2023
Action, Cyberpunk, RPG Elements, FPP, Immersive Sim, Remaster/remake, Action RPG, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
A remake of the 1994's System Shock. The original game was developed by Looking Glass Studios and is considered a classic of the genre, combining shooter mechanics with RPG elements in a cyberpunk setting. This new edition was created by Night Dive Studios, known for the 2015's enhanced edition of the same game. System Shock Remake recreates the original story, taking the player to the Citadel space station. As an experienced hacker, the protagonist has to face Shodan - an artificial intelligence in control of the station. The gameplay mechanics of the original game remain at the core of this edition. Thus the game combines first-person shooter mechanics with elements of RPG and an extensive hacking system. Most of changes the remake brings are related to the visuals. These were made from scratch, in cooperation with Rob Waters - the level designer of the original game. Both the interface and controls were heavily reworked, in order for them to follow the standards of modern FPS.
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Risen 2: Dark Waters
April 24, 2012
RPG, Fantasy, Pirates, Singleplayer, TPP.
A continuation to a 2009 action RPG. Risen 2: Dark Waters is the work of Piranha Bytes, a German studio that gained substantial popularity through their Gothic series. The game is set 10 years after the events of the first installment. The Nameless Hero is approached by Patty, the daughter of Steelbeard; the girl ask for help in her pursuit of a powerful artifact. Meanwhile, the Inquisition tasks the hero with infiltrating a pirate gang on the island of Puerto Sacarico. As befits a typical action-RPG production, the fun in Risen 2: Dark Waters consists mainly of exploration, questing, and dispatching enemies. Compared with the preceding title, significant changes were introduced in the combat mechanics, and a more attractive audiovisuals were provided.
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Assassin's Creed III
October 30, 2012
Action, Historical, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Sandbox, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Stealth, TPP, 18th Century.
The third major entry in the action adventure game series, Assassin Creed. Assassin Creed III has been created by Ubisoft Montreal in cooperation with its subsidiaries. It continues the story of the conflict between the Assassin Brotherhood and the Templar Order. Most of events take place during the American War of Independence (1753-1783). The main character – Connor Kenway – is, once again, an ancestor of Desmond Miles. The half-blood Indian vows to fight tyranny and seek justice. The creators have skillfully implemented many historical figures and events to the story. As per Assassin’s Creed tradition, the gameplay takes place in an open-world environment, with players having a lot of freedom in completing tasks and exploration.
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Dragon Age: Origins
November 3, 2009
RPG, EA Play, Fantasy, Classic RPG, Romances, Singleplayer, TPP, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass.
A classic cRPG developed by the famous Canadian studio BioWare – the creators of such iconic RPGs as Baldur’s Gate, Neverwinter Nights, and Mass Effect. The game is set in a typical fantasy universe inhabited by several non-human races. Long ago, in response to a demonic Blight, the elite brotherhood of Grey Wardens is created to fight the spreading evil. Now, as the Blight returns under the reins of an arch-demon, you have to gather an army and personally take command of up to 4 characters to stop it once again. Gameplay is built around real-time combat with active pause and story quests, featuring many dialogues, interesting characters, and moral choices, whose consequences become evident later in the game. While playing, you can choose between the classic isometric view – typical of earlier BioWare games – and modern third person perspective.
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Days Gone
April 26, 2019
Action, Post-apocalypse, Action Adventure, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Sandbox, Singleplayer, TPP, Zombie.
A post-apocalyptic third-person perspective action game developed by Bend Studio, the creators of the spin-off to the Uncharted series released on PS Vita. Days Gone takes place in America, two years after a global virus outbreak which transformed millions of people into zombie-like monsters called “freakers”. During the game the player assumes the role of a former member of a motorcycle club who is trying to come to terms with the fact that he lost the love of his life. He travels through the northwestern coast of USA looking for contracts as a bounty hunter. The gameplay mechanics are focused on exploring open world, gathering resources and items which then can be used for crafting useful weapons and tools. During the game there are many occasions for combat – both with humans and with various types of virus victims. The latter can attack in large groups, forcing the player to frequently hide and flee since a direct confrontation cannot be won.
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Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord
October 25, 2022
RPG, Strategic Elements, Internet, Multiplayer, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Sandbox, Singleplayer, The Middle Ages, TPP, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass.
A sequel to the popular Mount & Blade game series, which skillfully combined action with strategy and RPG elements. The sequel was developed by the creators of the original game – Turkish developer TaleWorlds. The story throws you right into the dark Medieval Times, forcing you to adapt to that harsh reality. Two of the game's most characteristic features are the open world and complete freedom to your actions. In order to gain fame and fortune, you have to prove yourself as a tactician, a diplomat, and a fighter. Similarly to its predecessor, the game consists of two gameplay layers. The strategic layer is set on a map, where you travel from one place to another and plan your overall strategy. The other one is action – where you take part in dynamic battles, sitting on a horseback or on foot, with a wide array of various weapons at your disposal in either first or third person perspective.
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Sniper Elite 5
May 26, 2022
Action, World War II, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Singleplayer, Stealth, Shooters, TPP, TPS.
Sniper Elite 5 is the next installment in the series of sniper action games by Rebellion studio. This time we go with the mission to France occupied by German forces in 1944. Game improves gameplay mechanics and introduces new concepts to multiplayer modes.
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The Witcher 3: Blood and Wine
May 31, 2016
RPG, Fantasy, Books, Polish, Romances, Singleplayer, TPP.
The second expansion to action-RPG The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt created by CD Projekt RED. This time we accompany Geralt during his stay in Touissant – one of few countries in The Witcher’s universe still untouched by war. However, under the veil of carefree idyll the city hides a dark, bloody secret. Investigating the mystery is another task for the White Wolf. Just like in the first expansion, new content does not end with new missions. The add-on also features new items, characters, and monsters. According to the developers’ estimate, Blood and Wine offers over 20 hours of gameplay.
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Assassin's Creed: Unity
November 11, 2014
Action, Historical, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Sandbox, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Stealth, TPP, 18th Century, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.
The fifth major installment in the extremely popular Assassin’s Creed franchise, created by the Ubisoft company in 2007. It is at the same time the first iteration of the series designed for PC and the eight generation consoles. The new story features a new assassin, Arno. The story is set in the late-18th-century Paris, faithfully recreated in the game. In the turbulent times of the French Revolution the protagonist is trying to alter the fate of his nation, while seeking retribution for his past mistakes. The debut of the series on Xbox One and PlayStation 4 provided an opportunity to re-imagine the series. Changes included not only graphics, physics, and animations, but also gameplay mechanics and combat system. The hero learned new abilities that can be developed in three different areas. The game world is bigger and richer in content, offering full freedom of exploration.
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Darkest Dungeon
January 19, 2016
RPG, 2D, Dungeon Crawler, Fantasy, Horror, Indie Games, Classic RPG, Roguelike, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
A dark fantasy cRPG developed by debuting studio Red Hook. The story is set in a dark, medieval-like universe. While exploring ruins of an old castle and its dungeons, you face off against forces of darkness that overwhelmed the land because of the reckless actions of its previous sovereign. As you delve into the depths, you discover the dark history of a family who brought the evil upon the world. The gameplay focuses on dungeon crawling - dungeons filled with traps and crawling with monsters that need to be dealt with during turn-based combat sequences. An original idea is the sanity indicator of your heroes. Each team member has different personality and reacts differently to what is happening around him/her. Therefore, while playing you should keep an eye on their well being and fear levels, alleviating their stress by drinking alcohol or brawling, if needed.
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Assassin's Creed: Syndicate
October 23, 2015
Action, Historical, Action Adventure, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Sandbox, Singleplayer, Stealth, TPP, 19th Century, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.
It is the ninth major installment in a best-selling action game series, this time developed by Ubisoft Quebec. After a brief affair with the French Revolution the developers decided to take players to 19th-century London of the Victorian era, giving them control of two characters: hot-headed young man named Jacob and his twin sister Evie. Although the game retains all of its key elements, gameplay mechanics went through some changes. The streets are full of carriages, which, just as in Grand Theft Auto series, can be hijacked and used to move around the city. Another essential element stems from the fact of leading Jacob’s gang, and which, among other things, results in street brawls with opposing groups. The game faithfully recreates the topography of the capital city of England, so you can easily find and recognize such landmarks as Westminster Palace or St. Paul’s Cathedral. The heroes also gained new weapons and gadgets as well as previously unseen abilities.
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Watch Dogs
May 27, 2014
Action, Internet, Multiplayer, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Sandbox, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, TPP, TPS, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.
A third person perspective (TPP) action game developed by Ubisoft company’s subsidiaries led by Ubisoft Montreal. Watch_Dogs is set in the near future in Chicago, one of many American metropolitan areas, whose infrastructure is managed by the Central Operating System (CtOS). The game’s protagonist is Aiden Pearce, a talented hacker able to hack almost every electronic device and use it to provoke a specific reaction or influence other people’s behavior. Gameplay is set in an open world, providing the player with the freedom to complete the missions as he sees fit. Gameplay combines elements of a third person shooter, stealth, and action-adventure game. Watch_Dogs also includes a multiplayer system with a unique feature – other players’ actions can influence the single player campaign.
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Batman: The Telltale Series - The Enemy Within
August 8, 2017
Adventure, Batman, DC Comics, Episodic, Point-and-click, Singleplayer, Superheroes.
The second season of Batman: The Telltale Series, which debuted in 2016. In this adventure game by Telltale Games (the developers of such titles as The Walking Dead: A Telltale Games Series and The Wolf Among Us: A Telltale Games Series) the player follows the dark story of Bruce Wayne and his superhero alter-ego. This time Batman has to challenge both Joker and Riddler as well as a merciless federal agent who has just came to the city of Gotham. The story is split into five episodes, the first one of which launched in August 2017. In the game you get to explore small locations, talk to characters met there, play through QTE sequences and, of course, make difficult moral decisions that determine how the story unfolds. Batman: The Telltale Series - The Enemy Within features actors that made the appearance in the first game. Batman is starred by Troy Baker, while his arch-nemesis Joker by Anthony Ingruber.
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Sherlock Holmes: Chapter One
November 16, 2021
Adventure, Detective, Books, Action Adventure, Sherlock Holmes, Singleplayer, TPP, 19th Century.
Sherlock Holmes: Chapter One is the next installment in a series of adventure games about the fate of a brilliant detective. The story takes place at the very beginning of his career, when he returns to his home island after his mother's death. It soon turns out that this place hides many secrets.
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