Harvest Moon: Skytree Village
November 8, 2016
RPG, Economic, jRPG, Cozy Game, Farm, Singleplayer, Nintendo Exclusive.
Another entry in jRPG series from Natsume Inc. The players are taken to the titular Skytree village, located in the land called Oasis of the Harvest Goddess. After the power of the Harvest Goddess began to weaken, the village faced ruin. Our task as an owner of a small farm is to restore the land to its former prosperity, so players must prepare soil for farming, plant seeds and harvest, though they can also go fishing. Unlike previous games in the series, Harvest Moon: Skytree Village allows the players to adjust the terrain to their liking. All of above is presented in three-dimensional, cartoon-like visuals.
Masquerade: The Baubles of Doom
April 19, 2016
Action, Humorous, Indie Games, 3D Platformers, Action Adventure, Singleplayer, Slasher, TPP.
A tongue-in-cheek action-adventure game by Big Ant Studios from Australia, which is a combination of a brawler and a 3D platformer. Masquerade: The Baubles of Doom takes you to a fantasy world invaded by an army of maniacs named Clowns. They want to find Druid Orbs – the mythical artifact granting its possessor the power to rule the world. You assume the role of Jaxx, one of the Clowns, who decides, together with his friend Comedia, to look for the Orbs on his own. Gameplay primarily revolves around battles with waves of opponents, during which you can dodge, counter attack, and even throw a powerful hammer – the hero’s main weapon. Each move can become a part of an extensive combo, which fills the energy bar enabling the hero to make powerful super-attacks. The game features comic book-like graphics and a large dose of humor.
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Seven Guardians
June 9, 2016
Strategy, Fantasy, LAN, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer.
Mobile strategy game in fantasy world from Korean studio of 4:33 Creative Lab. It takes place in the universe inspired by Norse mythology, consisting of nine worlds hold by magical tree of Yggdrasil. When arrival of undead army turns humans against each other, the titular group of seven heroes must save the world and defeat forces of evil. We play in real time on two-dimensional maps, on which we can only move to left or right. Our task is summoning appropriate units and guardians leading them to make successful attack on opponent’s forces. Each of the seven heroes represents different class, with unique attacks and skills, and choosing adequate heroes and skills is a key to victory.
Dropzone
February 15, 2017
Strategy, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, MOBA, Multiplayer, RTS, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.
An online science fiction strategy game by Sparkypants Studios, combining elements of a classical RTS with elements of modern MOBA productions. The action of Dropzone is set in times when humanity’s future is dependent on the mysterious energy source called the Core, and the only place where it can be found is Europa, one of the Jupiter’s moons. The problem is that the place is also a target for the alien race of Kavash. While playing, we control powerful battle mechs and our goal is to defeat the aliens as well as gather the necessary energy. The gameplay is similar to that of classic RTS productions but the developers completely dropped the base building element, focusing solely on tactical battles between two three-member teams. Skirmishes take place on small maps and usually last about 15 minutes. Both teams have to defeat their opponents and take control of the Core located in the middle of the map.
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Kingdom Hearts: Unchained X
September 2, 2015
RPG, Disney, jRPG, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.
A mobile browser version of Kingdom Hearts X – a part of one of the most successful jRPG franchises from Square Enix. This is a free application featuring optional micropayments. Kingdom Hearts: Unchained X is a prequel to the Kingdom Hearts series, so it may be interesting not only for new players, but also for the fans. In comparison to the previous installments, this version is reduced. During gameplay you visit various locations based on Disney animations, in which you fight monsters known as the Heartless. The turn-based battles with the medal system play a key role in the game. During a turn, you get one action point for each medal the character is equipped with. By tapping the enemy or sliding a finger across the screen, you carry out an attack against a single unit or a group of enemies. Moreover, medals give you special abilities which can be developed through the game. The fairytale-like atmosphere is complemented by cartoonish 2D graphics.
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Pokemon Trading Card Game Online
August 25, 2011
Party, Internet, Card Games, Multiplayer, Pokemon, Online.
A card game based on the Pokemon Trading Card Game. Players collect cards with title creatures, make the best decks out of them, and then start struggling with virtual or real coaches.
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Monster Raid
May 1, 2014
RPG, 2D, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.
RPG game in the style of the Pokemon series. Players take on the role of coaches of creatures that try to develop by fighting with other people or opponents controlled by the AI. The creators have prepared several fun modes, including raids and Arena.
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8-bit Armies
April 22, 2016
Strategy, Internet, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer.
A real-time strategy with colorful, voxel graphics. 8-bit Armies was developed by the experienced studio Petroglyph, the creators of such games as Star Wars: Empire at War and Universe at War: Earth Assault. The gameplay focuses on gathering resources, expanding the base, developing technologies, recruiting an army and fighting the opponents. The game from studio Petroglyph contains a few unorthodox features such as the lack of unit cap and destroyable environment which can be tactically used for one’s advantage. 8-bit Armies offers singleplayer and multiplayer modes. The latter can be played both in classic mode and in cooperation mode. Old school graphics stylized on the 8-bit era and a light, humorous tone are the characteristic traits of this game. The soundtrack of the game was composed by Frank Klepacki, the creator of music for the Command & Conquer series.
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Feral Rites
September 13, 2016
Action, Beat 'em Up, Meta Quest / Oculus, Action Adventure, Singleplayer, TPP, VR.
An action adventure game developed by the Insomniac Games studio. The player sets out on an adventure in a fantasy world, and plays the role of the son of the chieftain of one of the most powerful local tribes. When the leader is assassinated, a different group takes care of the child, who then returns to his home years later to avenge his father’s death. The action begins with us choosing the sex of the main character - this decision has a lot of impact on the gameplay, as the male and female feature different, unique skills. The gameplay itself revolves around exploration of the mysterious land, completing both the main and optional quests and fighting hordes of enemies. The advanced combat system featured in Feral Rites allows for numerous punches, kicks, air attacks, special tricks and finishers. We can also transform into a beast, which significantly improves our combat abilities for a short amount of time. The production is distinguished by its high-quality visuals; when compared to other titles designed solely with the VR googles in mind, it sets itself apart even further by the perspective – as the camera is placed behind our hero’s back.
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Battlefleet Gothic: Leviathan
July 7, 2016
Strategy, Hotseat, Internet, Space, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Turn-based, Warhammer 40,000.
A mobile battle-strategy game set in the world of Warhammer 40,000. It is a virtual rendition of Battlefleet Gothic - a tabletop game published by Games Workshop. Battlefleet Gothic: Leviathan was developed by Grand Cauldron and offers an extensive campaign based on the stories from expansions, comic strips and novels belonging to the Shield of Baal series. Battlefleet Gothic: Leviathan follows the Tyranids' invasion of the Cryptus system, as a result of which humanity loses majority of their ships together with Admiral Julius van Avacor. The player assumes the role of his successor who tries to hold the system until backup arrives. The player participates in turn-based battles set in space and based on the rules of the original tabletop game. The pace of the gameplay here is slow, resembling sea battles. Taking into account both the advantages and disadvantages of different ships having their individual features and weaponry is the key to achieve success in battle. In the campaign, the player is free to pick a side, choosing either the Empire or the Tyranids. Subsequent races and missions are added over time in post-release updates.
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Husk
February 3, 2017
Adventure, FPP, Horror, Polish, Action Adventure, Singleplayer, Survival Horror.
A first-person perspective survival horror inspired by such classic titles as Alan Wake, Silent Hill, and Alone in the Dark. Husk is produced by Polish studio UndeadScout, supported by IMGN.PRO – the creators of the successful horror Kholat. The title takes you to a mysterious town of Shivercliff, the destination of the game's main hero – Matthew Palmer. After a train wreck, he tries to find his family, which requires delving into the town’s dark secrets. Shivercliff resembles the other famous digital ghost town - Silent Hill, where nightmare interweaves with reality. During the journey Matthew discovers his own dark side. In Husk you see the action through the eyes of the hero and gameplay concentrates on exploration and puzzle solving, which unravels subsequent plot elements. The game features combat with monstrous enemies, during which the protagonist uses firearms and his own fists. The game is powered by Unreal Engine 4, but the visuals – typically for horror games – are kept in dark colors.
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Combat Mission: Final Blitzkrieg
April 8, 2016
Strategy, World War II, Internet, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer, War Strategy, Turn-based.
Another installment of the critically acclaimed strategy games series launched in 2000 by Battlefront.com. The action takes place in times of the World War II and focuses on the battle on the Western Front between October 1944 and January 1945, which culminated in the famous German offensive in the Ardennes. Gameplay-wise, Combat Mission: Final Blitzkrieg, as befits the series, is a classical We-Go strategy game — the events take place in real time, although we can issue orders only with the active pause mode on. Traditionally, the title’s strong point is realism. We will find faithfully recreated battlefields and actual military units, including their tactics and real-world hardware. The title offers three separate story campaigns (and a training one) as well as 25 individual scenarios in which we can side either with Germans or Americans.
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Zenonia 4: Return of the Legend
December 22, 2011
RPG, Fantasy, Internet, Multiplayer, Action RPG, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.
Zenonia 4: Return of the Legend to RPG action, using a free-to-play model. The game takes us to the land of fantasy, and the gameplay focuses on fighting hordes of enemies using a heavily arcade battle system. In addition to the campaign, there is also a multiplayer mode.
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The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II
September 25, 2014
RPG, Fantasy, jRPG, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, TPP, Turn-based.
A continuation to a jRPG bearing the same title. The game is part of a larger universe known from the The Legend of Heroes series. Trails of Cold Steel II begins a month after the events depicted in the first installment. The civil war in Erebonia began for good. Rean's goals are to find the remaining students from the Seventh Grade, as well as to put an end to the bloody conflict, which has torn the protagonist's native country apart. Although the experience is based on the gameplay formula of the previous installment, the creators decided to introduce a few changes. The so-called Tactical Link System, which provided new combos and other tactical abilities used in conjunction with other characters with whom the protagonist has established relationships, appears in this game in the company of the new feature - Overdrive Mode - which allows the linked team-members to continuously execute attacks during even up to 3 turns in a row. Exploration was improved as well - the player traverses the extensive locations on foot, aboard a customizable airship, on horseback, or by a motorcycle. Furthermore, the protagonist can recruit allies from among the NPCs scattered throughout the game world. The game features decent-quality graphics inspired by manga style.
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Epistory: Typing Chronicles
March 30, 2016
Adventure, RPG Elements, Fantasy, Indie Games, Action Adventure, Singleplayer, Text, Isometric View.
An action-adventure game with metroidvania features. The player assumes the role of a muse, one of the goddesses of fine arts from the Greek mythology – the main protagonist is tasked with finding inspiration for the female writer who asked her for help in writing a new book. In order to complete this objective, the protagonist will travel through a fantasy, fairy-tale world, face various dangers and solve numerous environmental riddles. What makes Epistory – Typing Chronicles unique in comparison to other games are the mechanics based on the player typing specific words on the keyboard. By doing so the player can fight the encountered enemies, cast elemental spells and interact with the game world. The game was developed in many language versions and varied difficulty levels allow us to choose the appropriate complication level of words and endurance of the opponents. The game has a nicely looking graphics – the character models, enemies and surrounding elements look as if they were made of paper. The title features an original, fairytale-like soundtrack.
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Assault Squad 2: Men of War Origins
August 25, 2016
Strategy, World War II, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, Remaster/remake, RTS, Singleplayer, Tactics.
A war-themed real-time strategy that is a remake of the original Men of War from 2009. Both titles were developed by Digitalmindsoft and Best Way. Similarly to its predecessor, Assault Squad 2: Men of War Origins is a war game taking place during WWII. Instead of classic base-building or gathering resources, the whole attention has been focused on tactical aspects and commanding units. The player has a large amount of moves at their disposal – he can order his soldiers to crawl, take over enemy vehicles or aim at their specific parts, or even take control of an individual soldier, like in an action game. Assault Squad 2: Men of War Origins includes three single player campaigns: one for each faction: Soviet Union, Germany, or the Allies, with the action taking place in Europe and North Africa. Multiplayer mode is also available. Assault Squad 2: Men of War Origins bases on an up-to-date version of GEM engine – offering DirectX 11 support, improved textures, models, and physics.
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Savage Resurrection
August 18, 2016
Action, Fantasy, FPP, Internet, Multiplayer, RTS.
A hybrid of an action and an RTS game created with multiplayer gameplay in mind. The plot follows an unending war between two factions: humans and beasts. The main focus of the game are clashes between two 16-player teams. Each of the armies has a commander, whose perspective differs from the rest of the team. The leaders are given a typical RTS interface – they observe the events from a top-down camera, and their tasks include constructing buildings, research, gathering resources, and sending heavy units, such as siege weaponry, to combat. The remaining players take part in a classic action game; they can use firearms – the events are seen from the first-person perspective – as well as melee weapons, with the camera assuming third-person perspective when using them. The key to success lies in cooperation and carrying out orders received from the commander, who has a better view of the battlefield. The game uses Unreal Engine 4, which allowed for high-quality graphics.
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Stable Orbit
September 27, 2017
Simulation, Strategic Elements, Indie Games, Space, Singleplayer.
A game that belongs to the popular genre of simulators, entrusting the players with a demanding task of building and managing a space station. Stable Orbit is a debut project of the one-man studio Codalyn that was founded by Jim Offerman. The developer previously worked as the main designer of PC versions of such hits like Tomb Raider and Deus Ex: Human Revolution. Stable Orbit takes place in space, more specifically on the Earth's orbit, five years after the deorbit of the International Space Station. The player is tasked with building a new base from the scratch and then gradually expanding it and managing all aspects of its daily functioning. Thanks to the great knowledge of the developer about how such structures work, the game is quite realistic and it faithfully recreates the unique challenges which astronauts must face.
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Syrian Warfare
February 21, 2017
Strategy, RTS, Singleplayer, Modern Conflicts, Tactics.
A tactical real-time strategy, taking place during the civil war in modern Syria. The game skips some of the typical RTS elements, such as resource gathering and base development. Instead, the main emphasis was placed on tactical maneuvers of land and air forces – including building assaults, using smoke grenades, air drops, air strikes, etc. Before each mission, we need to choose adequate units, with only occasional support from allied units during the mission. Your units stay with you throughout the missions, gathering battle experience. The game incorporates a very realistic unit damage model – instead of energy bars, the level of damage is reflected by the appearance of our units. Syrian Warfare focuses solely on the single player campaign. The game is seen from the usual isometric view, with full 3D visuals.
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Infinite Tanks
September 29, 2016
Action, Tanks, Indie Games, Internet, Multiplayer, Online, Singleplayer, Shooters.
An action war game developed by Atypical Games. The title has similar style to the mobile version of World of Tanks. During the game the player takes control of one of the tanks used in a futuristic conflict. The game can be played in single player and multiplayer modes. The gameplay mostly consists of traveling through locations and attacking everything that moves and isn’t part of the player’s team. The main advantage of Infinite Tanks is an advanced system of tank customization that allows for changing various parts of the machines – engines, bodies, cannons. There are more than 30 million combinations available. The game has attractive, fully three-dimensional graphics with large maps and partially destructible environment.
Through the Woods
October 27, 2016
Adventure, Horror, Norse Mythology, Action Adventure, Singleplayer, Stealth, TPP.
A horror adventure game and the debut production of Antagonist, a Norwegian studio. The action of Through the Woods takes place in modern times in a dark forest somewhere on the western shore of Norway. While playing, we assume the role of a desperate woman named Karen who tries to find her lost son. She is constantly interrupted by various evil creatures inspired by Nordic mythology and Scandinavian folklore. The game has an unusual form of a flashback that takes place while the protagonist is having a sessions with a psychologist. In the title, we mostly explore and solve puzzles, although we will also engage in arcade challenges. Most of them boil down to sneaking or running, though, since the heroine is practically defenseless in direct combat and the only gadget she possess is a torchlight that comes in handy very often.
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Skullgirls Mobile
May 26, 2017
Fighting, 2D, RPG Elements, Singleplayer.
A mobile entry in two-dimensional fighting game series from Lab Zero, developed by the team at Hidden Variable. Skullgirls Mobile is quite different from its full-scale predecessor. Instead of hardcore fighting title, the gameplay is somewhat casual, with some RPG features. We create a group of three warriors, between each we can freely switch during battles. We can choose from both old faces (e.g. Filia or Big Band) and completely new fighters. Their skills can be developed, enabling them to become stronger and learn new attacks as we progress through the game. All of this is presented in the well-known cartoonish visual style.
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Crest
March 8, 2018
Strategy, Indie Games, RTS, Singleplayer, God Game.
An indie god simulation strategy game. You play as a deity and your task is to lead your followers through various stages of social development. The matters are made more difficult by he fact that you do not control your followers directly and can only influence their behavior through commandments, which can be interpreted in various ways, very often incorrectly.
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Rabi-Ribi
January 28, 2016
Arcade, 2D, Fantasy, Indie Games, Metroidvania, Platformers, Singleplayer.
A two-dimensional platform game heavily inspired by the metroidvania genre. In Rabi-Ribi the player assumes the role of Erina – a bunny turned into a woman due to a curse. The female protagonist is accompanied by Ribbon, a winged pink-haired fairy. The tale about how the main characters are trying to break the spell is presented mostly by visual-novel-style dialogues. The gameplay of Rabi-Ribi is focused on exploration of various areas, character progression and fighting the enemies. In addition to the regular enemies, the player will encounter bosses, defeating which requires finding a good tactic, focus and good reflex. The boss fights take the form of a bullet hell shooter, forcing the player to avoid numerous missiles and laser beams coming in his way. During the game the protagonist gains new abilities and pieces of equipment thanks to which she can be more effective in combat and gain access to previously unavailable locations. The action is shown from the side perspective like in classic, two-dimensional platform games. The graphics employ manga-style visuals.
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Yo-kai Watch 2: Bony Spirits
July 30, 2014
RPG, Fantasy, jRPG, Multiplayer, Time Travel, Singleplayer, Turn-based, Nintendo Exclusive.
Yo-kai Watch 2: Bony Spirits is the second installment of the popular series of jRPGs designed for the youngest audience, which is the biggest competitor of the Pokemon series.
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Yo-kai Watch 3
December 7, 2018
RPG, Fantasy, jRPG, Singleplayer, Turn-based, Nintendo Exclusive.
The third installment in the turn-based jRPG franchise, developed by Level 5 for Nintendo portable devices. The story takes place in the American town of St. Peanutsburg, where the series' protagonist moves in with his parents. It quickly turns out that the place is also inhabited by Yo-Kai, friendly critters that no one is able to see, save for the protagonist. Using his unique ability, he tries to befriend them and together with them help the other citizens. The gameplay is combat-oriented; every fight involves two groups consisting of three characters each, and all attacks are based on the gestures drawn on the console's touchpad. Similar mechanics are also used when exploring the game's world, where many varied minigames await. Yo-Kai Watch: Sushi is one of the two variants of the game, each featuring different available critters and minor plot details.
Bard's Gold
August 14, 2015
Arcade, 2D, Fantasy, Indie Games, Platformers, Roguelike, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.
Developed by Pixel Lantern, an independent studio from Germany, a 2D platformer with roguelike elements. The player takes control of the titular bard whose gold is stolen by a sly goblin. In order to get the gold back, the bard sets off on a dangerous journey. Bard’s Gold features a side-view – there are over 100 levels filled to capacity with various dangerous traps and enemies. As the hero dies from a single hit and particular parts of levels are generated procedurally, the title poses a real challenge. After each death, the hero keeps his equipment and abilities, which he gained by finding special skill books. The title’s retro atmosphere is seasoned with characteristic pixel art visuals.
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VIDEOBALL
July 12, 2016
Sports, Arcade Elements, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Singleplayer.
A minimalistic sports/action game developed by independent studio Action Button Entertainment. The gameplay mechanics in VIDEOBALL combine basketball, soccer, American football and perhaps even reference the popular coin football. The matches are played on small, rectangle courts and both players (and teams) are tasked with placing the ball in the gate or the gate area of the opponent. The ball is moved by shooting it with triangle bullets that can also be used to block the movements and shots of the opponent. The game is fast-paced and before starting playing it one can set the details of gameplay rules. VIDEOBALL also allows matches against the artificial intelligence, but unleashes its true potential only in multiplayer mode, where the players are challenging each other or in teams of two or three players.
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Auto Warriors
July 7, 2016
Strategy, Internet, Multiplayer, Post-apocalypse, Cars, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
Auto Warriors is a game set in a post-apocalyptic universe. This is a mobile turn-based strategy, a debut of Gunjin Games. The players take a seat inside heavily armed cars, taking part in a ruthless competition on arenas designed solely for this purpose. The gameplay features an unusual turn-based system, where the players, during short, couple-of-seconds-long breaks, make their moves (all players at the same time), and then the moves are executed (also simultaneously). Thanks to that, the game requires not only a tactical sense but also the ability to think forward. The game offers many different maneuvers and attacks, and the arenas slowly fill with interactive elements, such as traps or jumps. The whole game is seasoned by a system for building and upgrading the cars, allowing thousands of combinations of elements such as wheels, cages, arms, additional gadgets, etc.
Touhou Genso Rondo: Bullet Ballet
June 11, 2015
Action, Fantasy, Indie Games, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer, PlayStation Exclusive.
An action shooter/battle game set in the universe of the popular Japanese Touhou series. Touhou Genso Rondo: Bullet Ballet is set in a magical land of Gensokyo. You play as a group of warriors, who are known from the other installments in the series — including such characters as Reimu Hakurei or Remilia Scarlet. The gameplay consists of one-on-one battles, which take place on 2D arenas seen from the bird's eye view. The characters use various magical attacks and spells that form complicated patterns on the screen. The game features short cutscenes between battles, showing each character's story. Apart from the story campaign and the arcade mode (in which you battle AI-controlled enemies and the difficulty level steadily increases), Touhou Genso Rondo: Bullet Ballet features local and online multiplayer modes. The visuals of the game are simple but full of spectacular lighting effects and vivid colors, and they're complemented by a dynamic soundtrack.
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Conarium
June 6, 2017
Adventure, Cthulhu, FPP, Horror, Indie Games, Singleplayer.
A psychological horror adventure game. The developers at Zoetrope Interactive were inspired by the works of Howard Philips Lovecraft, especially the novella entitled At the Mountains of Madness. The action of Conarium takes place in the 30s, and the player find himself in Upuaut. This enigmatic name refers to a research station left by a scientific expedition to Antarctic, whose four members intended to overstep the limitations of human body and mind with the use of the eponymous mysterious device. At the core of the gameplay lies exploration of the environment, conversations with encountered non-player characters, gathering useful equipment, and solving environmental puzzles that are based either on manipulating objects or physics. The game is powered by Unreal Engine 4 which translates into advanced visual effects and detailed graphics.
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Shiny
August 31, 2016
Action, 2D, Indie Games, Platformers, Action Adventure, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
A classic platformer game set in a science-fiction world and created by Garage 227 - an independent Brazilian developer. Shiny is set on the fictional planet Aurora, which is heading towards a collision with its sun. The player assumes the role of a robot called Kramer 227, which is one of the machines left behind by the humans. The protagonist does not accept his fate, instead, he even wishes to help other robots in leaving the planet before it gets too late. The player's goal here is to help Kramer to make its way through twenty different levels filled with traps and dangers. During the adventure, the robot has to gather the energy left in generators scattered throughout the maps and transfer it to its immobilized, fellow machines. What makes the game difficult is the fact that performing each action costs energy, which has to be replenished during exploration.
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Layton's Mystery Journey: Katrielle and the Millionaires' Conspiracy
July 20, 2017
Adventure, Detective, Puzzle Elements, Singleplayer.
A detective adventure game which is the next full-fledged installment in the Professor Layton series developed by Level 5 for Nintendo portable consoles. Lady Layton: The Millionaire Ariadone’s Conspiracy features a new main protagonist - Hershell Layton was replaced by in this role his daughter, Katrielle. The game takes place in London where Kat is trying to find her missing father. She quickly proves to be an unconventional yet very effective detective. The player spends most of the time in the game on exploration, conversations and solving riddles. However, the mechanics of the game were slightly changed and the gameplay is more focused on typical detective activities. The female protagonist must lead many cases simultaneously and she must help the inhabitants of London in various situations. She is accompanied by a talking dog named Sharo who gives her useful advice.
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klocki
July 13, 2016
Puzzle, Indie Games, Polish, Singleplayer.
A minimalistic logic game developed by Rainbow Train studio, creators of such games like HOOK and oO. klocki contains 80 varied levels on which the player must combine various types of lines. Seemingly easy, the game becomes much more demanding as the player progress through the levels and is introduced to more than a dozen of new mechanics. Similarly as in previous games developed by Rainbow Train, the title features minimalistic, clear and nice graphics accompanied by calm, relaxing ambient soundtrack.
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Human: Fall Flat
July 22, 2016
Puzzle, Arcade Elements, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, PC Game Pass, Splitscreen, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Singleplayer, TPP, Xbox Game Pass Essential, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.
An unusual logic action game in which the realistic physics engine is the main element. It was developed by No Brakes Games, a Lithuanian studio. The protagonist of Human: Fall Flat is an ordinary man named Bob. He is trying to solve the mystery of dreams of falling that haunt him. In the game, we are taken to a slightly surreal world from Bob’s dreams, where he has to face his own fears, traversing several lands full of various obstacles. The gameplay mechanics are based mainly on exploration and solving puzzles by manipulating objects in the environment. Everything is governed by the realistic physics engine that manages the behavior of all items and the unusual controls that are characterized by significant inertia of the protagonist. Human: Fall Flat is designed not to impose any specific way of doing things but to reward creativity and the ability to think outside the box.
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Laser Disco Defenders
July 26, 2016
Arcade, 2D, Indie Games, Science Fiction, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer.
A two-dimensional arcade shoot'em up game. First serious commercial production created by the British studio Out of Bound Games. The plot of Laser Disco Defenders is set in a cartoonish sci-fi realm where the main characters defend the world against various threats. Our protagonists must retrieve a powerful artifact called Mirror Moon that had been stolen by evil Lord Monotone, who plans to use it for his (evil) purposes. The game is a classic 2D twin-stick shooter. We travel in zero gravity, moving through randomly generated labyrinths where we fight numerous opponents and face other dangers. Luckily, useful equipment unlocks as we gain experience, giving us unique new skills. Laser Disco Defenders features both music and aesthetics taken straight from the 1970s.
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Hearthstone: One Night in Karazhan
August 11, 2016
Puzzle, Fantasy, Internet, Card Games, Multiplayer, Online, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.
Another expansion to the blockbuster digital card game Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft by the Blizzard company. The add-on One Night in Karazhan introduces new adventure, in which we are invited to a great party organized by wizard Medivh in the titular tower. We meet various prominent people, like the majordomo Moroes, against whom obviously we can duel. All of this to find the host who has mysteriously vanished at the beginning of the party. Expansion does not offer any ground-shaking novelties, with the biggest one being introduction of a pack of 45 completely new cards. It also presents players with previously unseen board of Karazhan tower and enhances gameplay with portals, which warp time and space to allow for summoning of random minions. Finally, there are more class-specific challenges that enable us to acquire special cards.
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Aegis of Earth: Protonovus Assault
July 2, 2015
Strategy, City Builder, Economic, Arcade Elements, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Tower Defense.
An economic strategy game taking place in a post-apocalyptic world, where humanity has locked itself in fortified cities - the only way of surviving the attacks of alien monsters. The game was developed by Acquire, a Japanese studio known from Way of the Samurai, Tenchu, and Shinobido. In Aegis of Earth: Protonovus Assault, the player takes control of his own city, and fights against continuous waves of huge monsters. The cities are composed of a few districts that can be rotated 360 degrees. When the enemy attacks, the players have to manipulate the individual districts in real time so that the right installations can target certain vulnerable types of monsters. At the same time, the game has a complex storyline and a number of heroes that are introduced through cut-scenes stylized as a visual novel. Additionally, the game mixes features of real time strategies, tower defense games, city-building simulators, as well as arcade titles.
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Megapolis
January 14, 2012
Strategy, City Builder, Economic, Facebook, Internet, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Social Networking, Free-to-play.
Social economic strategy, in which we play the role of the mayor of a virtual town, and our goal is to make it the title metropolis. During the game, we erect residential buildings, production facilities, public buildings and decorations, taking care of the residents' satisfaction and constant influence on the city's cash register.
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Pirates: Treasure Hunters
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Action, Strategic Elements, Internet, Co-op, MOBA, Multiplayer, Pirates, Isometric View, Free-to-play.
A free-to-play MOBA action game developed by independent studio Virtual Toys, also known as the creators of the Torrente series. Pirates: Treasure Hunters is set in a fantasy universe combining the elements of pirate stories and the steampunk genre. The gameplay mechanics are similar to those of such games as League of Legends or Dota 2. You play as one of the available characters and participate in dynamic skirmishes between teams of players, taking place on varied maps full of tasks to complete. There are many playable characters to choose from, each having their own unique combat techniques, equipment, and level-up bonuses. Pirates: Treasure Hunters features such innovative elements as e.g. allowing you to directly control your character (with a gamepad or the WSAD keys). In addition, there are many land and sea vehicles available to move around faster or to use in battle.
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Paradigm
April 5, 2017
Adventure, 2D, Indie Games, Point-and-click, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
A surreal two-dimensional point ‘n’ click science fiction adventure game created by Jacob Janerka, an Australian developer of Polish descent. The story of Paradigm takes us to a near future to a surreal world inspired by Eastern Europe of the 70s and 80s. The protagonist is named Paradigm, he is a mutant and a product of a failed project of DUPA Corporation that deals in breeding ideal children. Abandoned by his creators, the hero produces electronic music and his goal is to reach world fame in this field. Both the plot and the characters are saturated with absurd and dark humor, additionally enriched with numerous easter eggs. As far as gameplay is concerned, Paradigm resembles classical adventure games of the 90s, such as Day of the Tentacle or the Monkey Island series. While playing, we have to explore levels, interact with non-player characters, gather items, and solve logic puzzles. The audiovisual layer of the title also strongly references the retro style.
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Dear Charlotte
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Action, Episodic, FPP, Horror, Indie Games, Action Adventure, Singleplayer, Stealth, Survival Horror.
A first-person perspective action psychological survival horror game. It is the first game developed by an independent Indian studio Method to Madness. In Dear Charlotte the player assumes the role of a man who once was a patient of an impoverished research facility. When an outbreak of a mysterious virus takes place in the facility, he is saved by dr Kremlin, a psychically unstable man who seems to be responsible for the situation. In order to survive and solve the dark mysteries of the place, the protagonist must choose between listening to the advice of a madman and listening to his own subconscious and senses. Instead of focusing on combat and fighting hordes of enemies, the game is about atmosphere and stealth. The player cannot use any weapons and the only way to survive is to hide and escape. However, dr. Kremlin, amnesia, and gradually increasing madness of the protagonist make it harder with each passing moment.
Lantern
November 15, 2016
Adventure, Experimental/artistic, Exploration Games, Arcade Elements, Indie Games, Meta Quest / Oculus, PlayStation VR, Singleplayer, SteamVR, TPP, VR.
An unusual exploration game developed by Italian studio Storm in a Teacup. The plot of the game focuses on an Asian princess whose tears caused the world around her to lose its colors and start dying. The player assumes the role of a small lantern and is tasked with returning the life and colors to the realm by making everyone remember about the power of love. There are four areas to visit, each with different architecture and environment. The unusual protagonist is transported there by the wind. The lantern is able to turn other lanterns on, bring petrified animals back to life and activate various devices encountered on the way. The title features high quality three-dimensional graphics inspired by oriental aesthetics. The title supports virtual reality goggles, but the device isn’t mandatory for the game to work.
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Family Guy The Quest for Stuff
April 9, 2014
Strategy, City Builder, Adventure Elements, Humorous, Animated TV Series, Singleplayer.
Mobile adaptation of the popular animated series Family Guy. TinyCo studio offered players a hybrid of turn-based strategy and simulation with adventure elements, full of typical humour and eye-catching graphics inspired by the cult cartoon.
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Kromaia
October 23, 2014
Action, Adventure Elements, Indie Games, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Shooters.
Three-dimensional action game, combining elements of classic shooting, simulator and adventure game. We play the role of a lonely soul that awakens without remembrance in a mysterious temple, located inside an indefinite mechanical unit. The game boils down to eliminating waves of enemies and fighting bosses, but the game does not lack interaction with various objects and numerous logical puzzles.
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Hardware: Rivals
January 5, 2016
Action, Internet, Multiplayer, Cars, Online, Singleplayer, Shooters, PlayStation Exclusive.
A sequel to Hardware: Online Arena - a PlayStation 2 game. It is a multiplayer action racing game developed by Sony Computer Entertainment. The gameplay is based on online duels between the players who control different, armed vehicles. The game offers a wide variety of vehicles that fall into several main categories - each machine has its own different strong and weak spots. As a result, the player has to develop an appropriate tactic for a given vehicle. Hardware: Rivals features an upgrade system, which is a common feature of online gaming. During the gameplay, the player's vehicles earn experience, which allows you to modify and upgrade them, as well as equip the machines with useful gadgets, which are a plenty. There are several diversified game modes available, including both individual and team gameplay variants.
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Ghosts of Memories
October 16, 2015
Puzzle, Experimental/artistic, Polish, Singleplayer, Isometric View.
An unusual logic game developed by a Polish studio Paplus International. The developers were inspired by the popular Monument Valley. The plot of Ghost of Memories tells the story of a lone adventurer who acquires an ancient scepter during one of his travels. The artifact speaks with the voice of a woman trapped inside the scepter’s head. She offers to unlock the powers dormant in the item if the hero decides to free her. Thanks to its power, the traveler can manipulate reality and create inter-dimensional portals, which help him face encountered difficulties and various traps. During the game, we observe the situation from an isometric view, while the player focuses on solving environmental riddles that involve various mechanisms and physical phenomenon, such as optical illusions. The developers prepared a relatively small selection of levels (15 available); however the level of detail and advancement of the encountered puzzles should outweigh even this downside.
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Staxel
April 11, 2019
RPG, Crafting, Economic, Fantasy, FPP, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Farm, Sandbox, Singleplayer.
Staxel is an RPG title that gives the player a chance to live in a small town. You can e.g. cultivate land, create gardens, trade, and craft items. The game emphasizes maintaining good relationships with NPCs and exploring the world, including dungeons filled with creatures and traps.
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MXGP 2: The Official Motocross Videogame
April 8, 2016
Racing, Internet, Motocross, Motorbike, Multiplayer, Singleplayer.
A continuation of a motocross racing game from 2014, developed once again by the experienced Italian team at Milestone, creators of such series as SBK: Superbike or MotoGP. MXGP 2: The Official Motocross Videogame focuses on the carrier mode, in which you assume the role of a young motocross rider on his way to the top of the MXGP ranking. The game mechanics have not been changed extensively – the developers emphasize the realism in their attempt to stimulate the experience of riding a real motocross bike. Thanks to the license of the Youthstream company, the game offers a wide variety of riders and teams from 2015 season along with accurately recreated official tracks, including indoor arenas. The game complemented with the customization of the rider’s looks and their machine’s parameters. The game features a wide range of single and multiplayer modes.
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Dragon Age: Inquisition - Trespasser
September 8, 2015
RPG, Fantasy, Internet, Classic RPG, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, TPP.
The third and last DLC expansion for Dragon Age: Inquisition, a game developed by BioWare. The expansion focuses on adding new adventures to the game, without changing the mechanics of the title. The story of the game is a sort of epilogue to the base campaign and it starts two years after the events shown in the basic game. It shows the changes that occurred in the meantime in Inquisition and it tries to answer the question about what could have happened with the organization after it had fulfilled its role. During the new campaign player will visit well-known places and meet well-known characters. In the Trespasser DLC one will also face a completely new threat caused by the Qunari race. Observant players will notice many hints related to the future of Thedas and what might happen in the planned, fourth installment of the series.
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