Life of Black Tiger
July 4, 2014
Arcade, Internet, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, TPP, Free-to-play.
Arcade action game from studio 1Games, in which we play the role of a black tiger abandoned by the parents. Our task is to survive in an inhospitable, dangerous world and regain family love.
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Rise & Shine
January 13, 2017
Action, 2D, Puzzle Elements, Arcade Elements, Platformers, Singleplayer, Shooters.
A combination of a classic platformer with a dynamic shooter. The game was created by Super Mega Team - an independent developer. The player is taken to Gamearth, a planet which fell victim to space invaders who call themselves Nexgen. Rise is the only hope the inhabitants of Gamearth have - he is an 11-year-old boy equipped with a holy artifact - a pistol known as Shine. The gameplay formula in Rise & Shine was based on jumping across platforms, avoiding traps, solving simple puzzles and fighting enemies. The protagonist's weapon undergoes modifications that change the way the pistol works. As a result, the player can use ammunition enriched with electric charge or remotely controlled bullets. The experience comes with a high difficulty level and the player encounters both "cannon fodder" in large numbers and powerful bosses here. All of this is complemented by high-quality 2D visuals characteristic of their cartoonish art style.
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Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes
January 18, 2019
Action, Humorous, Co-op, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Action Adventure, Singleplayer, Slasher, TPP.
Another entry in the series of action games about the serial killer Travis Touchdown. The title was developed by the creators of the previous games in the series and supervised by Suda 51.
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Highway Getaway
March 8, 2017
Racing, Auto-runner, Cars, Singleplayer.
Highway Getaway is a racing game/endless runner hybrid developed jointly by Invictus Games and Vivid Games. We play as a race driver who is being chased by the police. The game takes place on the streets with heavy traffic. All race tracks are generated procedurally. All we have to do is to drive as far as possible and beat the records set by other players. Highway Getaway offers over two hundred diversified missions. As we progress and achieve better results we will unlock new cars and gain access to new visual modifications, which we can buy for the in-game currency that we get while playing. How much money we make depends on our achievements. Driving at high speed and performing dangerous maneuvers increases our infamy levels, for which we are being paid by a TV station that produces a show about car pursuits. Highway Getaway features great visuals and highly detailed car models.
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Cyberdimension Neptunia: 4 Goddesses Online
October 10, 2017
RPG, Fantasy, Humorous, Internet, Multiplayer, Action RPG, Singleplayer, TPP.
Cyberdimension Neptunia: 4 Goddesses Online is a spin-off of the Cyberdimension Neptunia series developed by Compile Heart. Once again, the players take part in the adventures of four goddesses that represent various gaming consoles. This time Vert (Xbox), Blanc (Nintendo), Neptune (SEGA), an Noire (PlayStation) test an unfinished MMOPRG. Beating all challenges will give our heroes the possibility of finding the creator of the game and gaining his help in fighting the Demon King. Gameplay in Cyberdimension Neptunia: 4 Goddesses Online is based on the series' characteristic scheme. Exploration, completing of main and side quests, collecting more powerful equipment, developing our characters, and fighting with our enemies are the game's core elements. Unlike in the series' main games, fights in Cyberdimension Neptunia: 4 Goddesses Online are played out in real-time. We can play the game alone or with three friends in co-op. If we choose the second option, we control only one of the goddesses, the rest is controlled by the game's A.I.
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Ancient Amuletor
June 27, 2017
Action, FPP, Internet, Meta Quest / Oculus, Multiplayer, PlayStation VR, Singleplayer, SteamVR, Tower Defense, VR.
Ancient Amuletor is a VR action game with tower defense elements developed by the Chinese studio TiGames. Players are taken to a unique universe where mages and gunslingers fight with enemies on maps inspired by ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome. Action is presented from a first-person perspective (FPP). Gameplay focuses on defending magical crystals against waves of enemies. The game offers four playable heroes: mage equipped with a characteristic staff, gunslinger, archer, and doll maker. All of them make a good use of their unique weapons and special abilities. It has to be mentioned that, like in many similar games, we cannot move around the map and are stuck in one place. The game can be played alone or with up to three additional players through online co-op mode. Ancient Amuletor requires VR goggles and motion controllers to be playable.
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New World Empires
June 15, 2016
Strategy, Historical, Internet, MMO, Multiplayer, Browser, Free-to-play.
Developed by Bytro Labs, New World Empires in an browser MMO game featuring a free-to-play model. In the game the players have to build their own Empires from the scratch, starting with a small country under their rule and a certain amount of money to spend in order to develop their realms. The gameplay builds on four main aspects – economy, exploration, research, and military. In the game one has to obtain raw materials, erect new structures, tend to citizens’ needs, discover and colonize new territories, invent new architectural and military technologies, and finally, recruit an army to ensure peace and security over the empire. As New World Empires is an MMO game, the players should consider forming alliances with other states. This is where the espionage mechanics come in handy – one can investigate the strength of an enemy army and neighbors’ economic situation. Moreover, the players can also find out whether their states have been infiltrated by opposing factions.
The Gentleman
cancelled
Arcade, Music, Rhythm, Singleplayer.
A narrative musical game with arcade elements. Developed by Danish Cape Copenhagen, The Gentleman is set during the Great Depression (1928–1933) and tells a story about a great love of the titular gentleman, a street performer named Fred, and a young girl Lisa. The feeling they share is not approved by her father – wealthy entrepreneur Johnathan Joseph Price the Third. The powerful magnate has devoted his life to accumulating a fortune. The only thing he is missing is a coat of arms which would be his pass to establishing close relations with the Royal family. To boost his chances of joining the Royalty, the businessman decides to have his daughter marry count Grossenstein of Teuffelstein. When the titular Gentleman learns about the count’s evil intentions, he starts a race against the clock in order to stop the wedding. Gameplay of The Gentleman is based on Quick Time Events (QTE). The player needs to press the right buttons, which makes the hero move to the rhythm of jazz music.
MotoGP 17
June 15, 2017
Racing, Internet, Motorbike, Multiplayer, Singleplayer.
The 2017 installment of the official MotoGP video game includes all the 2017 riders, tracks, teams and bikes. The players are able to participate in 3 classes of races: starting from Moto3 featuring 4-stroke 250cc bikes, through Moto2 (600cc) all the way to the most revered class: MotoGP (1000cc). The game also features the Red Bull Rookies Cup Championship that might be a golden ticket to some more prestigious events. In this installment of the MotoGP game series the developers prepared an extensive single player career mode as well as a multiplayer mode. The game reaches 60 FPS for the first time in the 17 years of the series’ history, guaranteeing unprecedented visual experience.
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Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey Redux
May 15, 2018
RPG, Dungeon Crawler, Fantasy, jRPG, Remaster/remake, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Nintendo Exclusive.
Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey Redux is a remake of Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey, a game that was released in 2009 for Nintendo DS. Just like the original game, it was developed by Atlus. Developers implemented some audiovisual tweaks and changes (improved facial expressions, dialogues are now fully voiced). User interface and gameplay mechanics were also improved. The game now offers three difficulty levels and the possibility of saving the game anytime we want to. Strange Journey Redux also has an additional ending connected with the new character named Alex. Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey Redux is a dungeon crawler. As we play, we explore dungeons and take part in battles with demonic enemies. While in combat, we rely on the individual abilities of demons we capture. Our job is to explore the unknown world that can be accessed through a portal opened in the South Pole and stop the invasion of demonic creatures that came out of it.
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Shardbound
April 6, 2017, Early Access
Strategy, Crowdfunding, Fantasy, Indie Games, Internet, Card Games, Multiplayer, Turn-based, Free-to-play.
A turn-based strategy game with card game features. The title was developed by Spiritwalk Games. The player is taken to a fantasy world that was almost completely destroyed by a magic disaster. All that remained of the world are islands floating above the center of the planet. Above the islands there are shards of the old realm – when one of them falls to the ground, humans gain access to ancient treasures and artifacts. The players assume the role of scouts who try to take advantage of these opportunities to gain riches and fame. The gameplay in Shardbound focuses on battles fought with manually composed deck of cards. The cards enable the player to summon units and activate various spells. After playing a card, a warrior appears on the battlefield. He is controlled like in classic strategy games. The victory is determined by the battle potential of units, shape of the territory and obstacles on the map. The title was developed with multiplayer battles in mind and it is fully integrated with Twitch. This enables the players to watch and stream PvP duels, sign in for matches with famous streamers, send them decks for review, participate in special tournaments and help player’s idols in conquering territories.
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Construction Simulator 2
March 22, 2017
Simulation, Construction, Economic, Strategic Elements, Machines and Equipment, Singleplayer.
A continuation of the mobile construction simulator with strategy elements, developed by weltenbauer studio from Germany. Construction Simulator 2 takes place in a fictional state in the USA, Westside Plains. In the game we play as an owner of a company that builds roads and buildings. The game is set in an open world, in which you can complete 60 different jobs. In the beginning of the game we start with simple tasks but as we develop our company and increase its reputation we can get more complicated but also much better paid contracts. The game allows us to manually control 36 licensed and recreated with intricate details machines, among which we can find those that are produced by such companies as Caterpillar, Liebherr, Palfinger, Bell, STILL or ATLAS. The economic aspect, that requires players to manage their company and budget, complements the simulation elements.
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Battlefield 1: In The Name of the Tsar
September 19, 2017
Action, FPP, FPS, World War I, Internet, Multiplayer, Early 20th Century, Singleplayer, Shooters.
Battlefield 1: In The Name Of The Tsar is the second DLC (and a part of the game's season pass) for the best-selling first-person shooter Battlefield 1. The DLC, just like the base game, was developed by DICE, a studio that for years has been responsible for the Battlefield series. Just like Battlefield 1, the add-on takes place during the World War I. As the title suggests, players will have the opportunity to fight for the tsarist Russia and take part in several famous battles, like the Brusilov Offensive in Galicia, Operation Albion in the West Estonian Archipelago, or battles in the Lupków Pass in the Carpathian mountains. As one can see, In The Name Of The Tsar introduces four new maps. Along with the new maps, the expansion comes with a new type of super-heavy combat vehicle, behemoth, and new types of weapons and equipment.
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Pony Island
January 4, 2016
Puzzle, 2D, Experimental/artistic, Arcade Elements, Horror, Indie Games, Singleplayer.
Unusual independent game created by Daniel Mullins for the Ludum Dare 31 in 2014 and then released for the Steam platform. The player directs a character trapped in a diabolic game, and his task is to get out and save his soul. Pony Island stands out mainly due to its gameplay. There are typical arcade sequences in the game, but it is much more important to be able to interfere with the code of a fictional application, which takes the form of simple logical games.
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Sailaway: The Sailing Simulator
February 27, 2018
Simulation, Indie Games, Internet, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Ships, Sailing.
An elaborate sailing simulator, developed by Orbcreation. The most prominent feature of the game is the realism – seas and oceans the players get to sail have been designed based on the real data regarding wind velocity and direction, water depth, wave height, and wave energy. The weather conditions featured by the game represent those from the real world. Moreover, the players can use the auto-sail option - as the boats sail with a realistic speed, it might take months to reach the destination. When players are away from the game, they are notified of the cruise’s progress via e-mail. The game also features certain MMO elements: players can invite other sailors to board their boats (the game offers such sailing units as the 38 feet long Cruiser, one-man Mini-Transat or a classic 52-feet long cruise yacht), and create groups to sail the seas and oceans in any formation. When doing so, the players can communicate with each other through the built-in chat. The entire experience features high-quality visuals – sudden changes of weather conditions and detailed water animations are bound to satisfy all sailing enthusiasts.
The Walking Dead: March to War
August 31, 2017
Strategy, Internet, Multiplayer, Post-apocalypse, Free-to-play, Zombie.
The Walking Dead: March to War is a free-to-play mobile multiplayer strategy game based on The Walking Dead franchise. It was developed by Disruptor Beam, a studio known for games like Game of Thrones Ascent or Star Trek Timelines. March to War features optional microtransactions. The game takes place near Washington, D.C. some time after the zombie epidemic began. We lead a group of survivors and try to keep them alive in the new, post-apocalyptic reality. In order to do so, we will have to expand and upgrade our base, manage our resources, and complete missions. We will also have to find and recruit other survivors. Each of them has their own story, personality, and abilities which we can level up. All deaths are permanent, so losing a high level survivor can be painful. The so-called Council system plays a crucial role in the game. The Council is made of characters we know from the comic books. Each of them is a skilled survivor, making them great leaders of mission squads. It is almost impossible to achieve victory by playing by ourselves. The Walking Dead: March to War forces to create alliances with other players in order to defeat common enemies.
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Assassin's Creed Chronicles: Trilogy
February 9, 2016
Action, 2.5D, Historical, Package, Platformers, Singleplayer, Stealth, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.
Compilation of three Assassin's Creed series spin-offs, realized in the form of 2.5D platformers. The action of individual productions takes place in different historical realities - in each game, however, a sneaky approach to the game is rewarded, and as a result, the silent elimination of opponents or sneaking behind their backs. The strong point of the titles included in the set is the graphic design, whose high quality is guaranteed by the UbiArt Framework technology.
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Ghost Blade HD
February 28, 2017
Action, 2D, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Science Fiction, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer, Top-down.
Ghost Blade HD is a shoot'em up game developed by indie devs from Hucast Games. We take on the role of the Earth Defense Force's best pilot whose job is to defeat Shira, a rogue A.I. that was installed on an abandoned space station located on the outer rim of the Solar System. In Ghost Blade HD we control one of the three superbly armed combat space ships. Gameplay focuses on eliminating hordes of enemies and gigantic bosses. To win, we have to not only shoot almost all the time, but also avoid the rain of bullets and laser beams fired at us. Along with the primary Story Mode, the game also offers Score Attack, where we have to beat the high scores set by other players from all around the world. We can play alone or in coop with another player. The game features cartoonish, eye-pleasing visuals and a dynamic soundtrack composed by Rafaell Dyll.
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Turok 2: Seeds of Evil Remastered
March 16, 2017
Action, Dinosaurs, FPP, FPS, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Remaster/remake, Science Fiction, Online, Singleplayer, Shooters.
Turok 2: Seeds of Evil Remastered is a remaster of the cult FPP shooter, developed by Night Dive. Many changes were made in the game: visuals, interface, gameplay mechanics, etc. The game now runs on Kex Engine 3.4, the enemies' A.I. was improved (now they can attack in groups and run away if required) and so was the character's movement (i.e. the hero can now climb onto some of the environmental elements). Quicksave option was also implemented, and the possibility to teleport back to the portal we have already discovered. The core of the game in Turok 2: Seeds of Evil Remastered remains the same. This is still a fine FPS where we play as Joshua Fireseed, the dinosaur hunter, and our goal is to defeat the Primagen. The game offers a single player campaign and a competitive multiplayer mode.
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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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Push Me Pull You
May 3, 2016
Party, 2D, Indie Games, Co-op, Multiplayer, Splitscreen.
An unusual, two-dimensional sports game developed by House House Games, dedicated to local multiplayer matches for two or four players. The mechanics of Push Me Pull You mixes the elements of wrestling and popular team games such as volleyball or basketball. We take part in a match of two pairs – each team creates a flexible worm-like structure with two heads. Our goal is to hold the ball on our side of the court for the required amount of time. Both players can influence the shape and the size of the worm in order to catch the ball and carry it into the required direction, while the other team attempts to retrieve it by intruding on the winning team and pressure them to give up the ball. In order to win, the players have to maintain communication and coordinate the moves of both heads. The game is characteristic for its pastel colors and cartoonish graphics.
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Shadowverse: Wonderland Dreams
June 29, 2017
Strategy, Fantasy, Internet, Card Games, Multiplayer, Online, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.
Shadowverse: Wonderland Dreams is the fifth DLC for the 2016 digital CCG Shadowverse that was developed by the Japanese studio Cygames. The expansion does not introduce any gameplay changes, but comes with 104 new cards among which we will find neutral cards and those that are exclusive to each of the seven available classes. All of the new cards refer to classic fairy tales and fantasy stories like Don Quixote, Alice in Wonderland, Cinderella, The Wizard of Oz, and many others. Wonderland Dreams also allows us to create a completely new and previously unavailable deck of cards.
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Deathtrap Dungeon
March 19, 1998
Action, Fantasy, LAN, Multiplayer, Action Adventure, Singleplayer, TPP.
Three-dimensional action game based on one of the installments of the popular in the nineties series of text fiction games Fighting Fantasy. The player takes on the role of an Amazon or a barbarian and travels through vast undergrounds full of traps, puzzles and enemies to be defeated. A large arsenal of weapons and magical attacks was put at his disposal.
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Blade Strangers
August 28, 2018
Fighting, 2D, Crossover, Internet, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Singleplayer.
A 2D fighting game by Japanese Studio Saizensen, starring the characters from Cave Story, Code of Princess, and Umihara Kawase. Blade Strangers features ten playable characters with unique appearances, abilities, and special attacks, with eye-catching scantily clad warrior girls. The combat system was inspired by the popular Super Smash Bros series, while also taking into account fighting game novices. Blade Strangers features several gameplay modes. Apart from the story campaign, consisting of a series of arcade duels, there is also a training mode, in which you can test the attacks of every character, and online battles. You can also try to complete certain tasks, such as e.g. defeating your enemy as quick as possible with a special attack. The arenas on which you fight are 3D, while the character models are 2D sprites.
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Transference
September 18, 2018
Adventure, Experimental/artistic, FPP, Full Motion Video, Meta Quest / Oculus, PlayStation VR, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Singleplayer, SteamVR, Thriller, VR, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.
A psychological thriller adventure game developed by Funhouse (a division of Ubisoft Montreal) in cooperation with SpectreVision. The title debuted on multiple gaming platforms, but only PC and PlayStation 4 versions support virtual reality goggles and dedicated motion controllers. In Transference the player is tasked with solving a mystery of a family whose members are facing various obsessions. The player will attempt to help them by entering their minds and examining their memories recreated in virtual reality. During the game the player will discover their secrets and weaknesses and he will obtain evidence that can be used in various ways. It is worth mentioning that the story is non-linear, and its ending depends on the decisions made by the player.
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Moss
February 27, 2018
Arcade, Fantasy, Meta Quest / Oculus, 3D Platformers, PlayStation VR, Action Adventure, Singleplayer, SteamVR, VR.
A three-dimensional platform game developed by Sony. The title was designed for PlayStation VR. Moss invites the players to a fantasy fairytale-like world, in which a mysterious stone awakens an ancient creature. A mouse hero named Quill is trying to face the threat. In order to succeed, she embarks on a dangerous journey through forests, dungeons and caves filled with riddles. The title is inspired by classic 3D platform games and focuses on exploration, beating environmental obstacles, solving puzzles and fighting enemies. The game fully supports VR technology and offers colorful, climatic graphics.
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Hidden Agenda
October 24, 2017
Adventure, PlayLink Application, Detective, Co-op, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Police, Singleplayer, Thriller, PlayStation Exclusive.
An cooperative adventure detective thriller game developed by Supermassive Games. Hidden Agenda is based on popular movies and TV series of this genre. It tells the story of two female protagonists: a policewoman and a district attorney who are on the track of a serial killer. Up to five players can participate in the game, although it is also possible to play the title alone. All players are using a special phone app called PlayLink. By using the action cards displayed on the smartphone and by playing according to the game’s instructions, the players are influencing the whole plot by deciding the fate of the protagonists and the victims of the killer. The choices of the group determine who will die and who will survive. The title features a large variety of different endings.
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Riverbond
June 9, 2019
RPG, Fantasy, Hack'and'slash, Indie Games, Co-op, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Action RPG, Singleplayer, Isometric View.
A role-playing hack-and-slash game by Cococucumber (the creators of Planet of the Eyes). In Riverbond, you play as a group of heroes journeying through dangerous lands in search for adventures and loot. The production features arcade-like gameplay inspired by such games as Bastion, Castle Crashers, and The Legend of Zelda series, utilizing an isometric view. You mostly explore your surroundings and battle. In combat, you use firearms, blades, and items found on the battlefield, such as explosive barrels. The locations are made of voxels, which allows you to destroy some of the elements of the environment, such as pillars. Although Riverbond features a single player mode, the game focuses on the local co-op multiplayer mode, in which up to four players explore the locations together. Riverbond utilizes the popular Unity technology, known from e.g. the logic puzzle shooter SUPERHOT or the space strategy game Endless Space 2.
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Street Fighter Alpha
February 7, 1996
Fighting, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Singleplayer.
First since Street Fightera II a completely new version of the popular series of fights by Capcom. Production develops the formula of the predecessor, introducing a number of changes to one-on-one duels between masters of martial arts. The most important thing is to add the ability to block attacks in the air and a three-stage, special bar, which allows you to perform the most powerful attacks and unique counterattacks.
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Star Wars: Demolition
November 12, 2000
Action, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, PS Plus Premium, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Star Wars, TPP.
Set in the universe of Star Wars, an action game in which the player takes control of one of several characters controlling various vehicles and fights in closed arenas. The aim of the game is to eliminate all opponents. The game is enriched by reinforcements scattered around the maps, such as weapon upgrades or a masking device.
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Zwei: The Ilvard Insurrection
October 31, 2017
RPG, Fantasy, Action RPG, Singleplayer, TPP.
Zwei: The Ilvard Insurrection is an action RPG developed by Nihon Falcom and XSEED Games, initially released in 2008 in Japan and nine years later on western markets. The game takes place in a fantasy world where, as a result of the war between demons and humans (aided by dragons), magic is not as strong and present as it once was. Instead of magical portals, people use planes as means of intercontinental transportation. We play as a treasure hunter who was saved from death by a lamia and is forever bonded with her by a blood contract. As we play, we will spend most of our time on exploration and combat. Our protagonist uses cold steel weapons and his companion relies on combat spells. Zwei: The Ilvard Insurrection has a rather uncommon progression system - we use food to increase our characters' stats. The game is based on the Zwei II Plus version from 2009.
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Lost Sphear
January 23, 2018
RPG, Fantasy, jRPG, Singleplayer.
A jPPG title inspired by classic games from the genre, developed by the team at Tokyo RPG Factory. Lost Sphear is set in fantasy world and follows the story of a boy named Kanata, who wakes up from a nightmare only to discover that his village mysteriously disappeared. And so he and his friends set on a journey to save the world with the help of magical power of Memory, which lets them materialize memories and thoughts of mortals. Gameplay focuses on exploring the world and performing various tasks, while traveling is done through a special map. Battles use a system known from the earlier entries in Final Fantasy series: after performing an action, a character must wait some time before it can again engage in combat. As the players progress through the game, characters earn experience, which lets them develop individual skills and statistics.
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Odyssey: The Next Generation Science Game
April 19, 2017
Puzzle, Educational, Adventure Elements, Indie Games, Singleplayer.
Developed by a small independent studio The Young Socrates, Odyssey: The Next Generation Science Game is a logic adventure game with many educational values. In the game, the player follows the story of a girl, who along with her father, who is an archeologist, and the rest of the family were imprisoned by pirates on one of the Caribbean islands. In order to face them, the heroes decided to build obstacles on the island to stop the pirates – these obstacles, however, could not interfere with the rescue mission launched by young scientists. The player assumes the role of a daredevil, who, after hearing a radio transmission broadcasted by Kai, decides to stage a rescue operation for the stranded family. The players observe the action from the first-person perspective, and the gameplay builds on exploration and puzzle solving. During the game, one might not only prove their basic knowledge of physics, mathematics, and astronomy, but also familiarity with over two thousand years of history of these fields of study. The entire experience is enriched with an original hint system that allows the players to learn along with the main protagonist.
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Goken
September 29, 2017
RPG, Fantasy, Manga and Anime, Action RPG, Sandbox, Singleplayer, Isometric View.
An action-RPG title set in an open world, Goken focuses on exploration, performing main and side quests and fighting various enemies. All of this is presented in characteristic style resembling an anime series.
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Realms of Arkania: Star Trail HD
August 10, 2017
RPG, Fantasy, FPP, Remaster/remake, Singleplayer, Turn-based, Isometric View.
Realms of Arkania: Star Trail HD is a remake of the second installment in the best-selling RPG series that was originally released in 1994. The remake was developed by Crafty Studios. The game is based on the The Dark Eye tabletop RPG system and its interface was significantly improved and brought to modern standards, which can be seen in character portraits, new icons, and indicators. Realms of Arkania: Star Trail now also has a minimap. The plot continues the story from the previous game of the series. Our heroes have to unite elves and dwarves in order to create an army capable of facing the orcs. To do so, they have to find two powerful artifacts, the Salamander Stone and a legendary dwarven axe. As we play, we lead a party of heroes we have personally created. Exploration of the game's world (mostly made of bigger and smaller towns and dungeons) is presented from a first-person perspective. The point of view changes to isometric when we enter combat. Properly using our characters skills and abilities will make us victorious in battle.
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Laser League
May 10, 2018
Sports, Internet, Co-op, LAN, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
Laser League is a futuristic sports game, developed mostly for PC Windows. You participate in brutal, deadly games, in which two teams of four people each fight each other on maps full of dangerous lasers. The production features only a multiplayer mode.
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NHL 18
September 15, 2017
Sports, Ice Hockey, Internet, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Singleplayer.
NHL 18 is another installment in the sports game series developed by EA Sports – a division of Electronic Arts. The gameplay revolves around the same mechanics as the previous installments, trying to faithfully represent ice hockey games; however, the developers implemented some major changes. One of them is the Defensive Skill Stick system, ensuring better control over a player and the hockey stick during defensive maneuvers. Opponents have a wider range of available moves making the game smoother. Also, the AI poses a bigger challenge – from now on, our teammates are better at taking positions and defensive actions, while the AI players are more difficult to defeat. Moreover, NHL 18 introduces the 3 vs 3 mode with slightly different rules – with fewer players on the field, one has more space to execute maneuvers on the ice. The game also allows us to play more conventional modes, such as PvP and both local and online co-op.
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In the Black
May 5, 2026, Early Access
Simulation, Crowdfunding, Indie Games, Internet, Space, Multiplayer, Science Fiction, Space Ships.
Starfighter Inc. is a space simulator developed for PCs, allowing you to take part in starship network battles. The game focuses on team play and realism driven by an advanced physical engine. Production also offers a wide range of units, from fighters to large cruisers, as well as a wide range of options for improving each model.
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RPG Maker Fes
November 24, 2016
RPG, 2D, Fantasy, jRPG, Game Creation Systems, Singleplayer, Turn-based, Nintendo Exclusive.
Another installment in the RPG Maker series by Kadokawa Games. The production features intuitive tools allowing you to create simple role-playing games with no need for any complicated programming knowledge. You can create the protagonists, story, and world map, and even set down the rules for fighting enemies. Moreover, it is also possible to share your creation with the gaming community. The visuals of RPG Maker FES are inspired by classic 16-bit productions, which makes it not too demanding hardware-wise.
Senran Kagura Reflexions
September 13, 2018
Adventure, Arcade Elements, Singleplayer, Dating Simulator, Visual Novel.
A spin-off of the Senran Kagura series. It is an adventure game, in which the players are spending time with one of the main female protagonists of the series. The game was designed to take advantage of the unique functions of Nintendo Switch.
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Tank Warfare: Tunisia 1943
May 1, 2017
Strategy, Tanks, Historical, World War II, RTS, Singleplayer, Tactics, Turn-based.
A strategy game developed by Graviteam, a developer known from numerous games offering a believable tank warfare experience. The action takes place between 1942 and 1943 during the Tunisian Campaign which was an Allied attempt to defeat Axis forces stationed in North Africa. The players can choose between both sides of the conflict, each offering a separate campaign that plays out in both tactical and strategic fields through a turn-based overview mode and a three-dimensional real-time environment that sees us assume control over individual units. The game is characterized by its realistic approach to tank warfare. We are given fifty different types of vehicles, while their crews and other units are described by a number of statistics that influence their behavior on the battlefield. The enemy forces are controlled by an advanced AI module that learns and responds to our actions. The battles are especially spectacular thanks to a complex physics engine that governs the effect the projectiles have on vehicles, objects, and environment, as well as a dynamic weather and day and night cycle. Due to high difficulty, the game offers a useful practical tutorial that offers step-by-step instructions for novice players.
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Danger Zone
May 30, 2017
Arcade, Cars, Singleplayer.
Danger Zone is an arcade driving game developed by Three Fields Entertainment - a studio established by the creators of the legendary Criterion Software. Gameplay mechanics are purely arcade and the player is tasked with causing spectacular crashes and smashes on the jammed roads. To inflict additional crash damage, for which the player is awarded points, they can use the SmashBreaker ability. Apart from the twenty diverse scenarios, in which one has to get the highest score possible and share it on online ranking boards, the game offers a sandbox mode in which one can wreak havoc on a section of a highway. Danger Zone delivers high-quality visuals based on the Unreal Engine 4 technology. Additionally, the physics engine simulating the physics of 3D objects is very impressive.
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Bloody Roar: Hyper Beast Duel
October 31, 1997
Fighting, Beat 'em Up, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Singleplayer.
A three-dimensional fight in which warriors can transform themselves into animal equivalents such as a wolf, tiger or rabbit. As beasts, the characters are much stronger, but taking too many blows leads to becoming an ordinary person again, which makes the whole mechanism an important tactical element of the clashes.
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Bloody Roar 2: Bringer of the New Age
April 30, 1999
Fighting, Beat 'em Up, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Singleplayer.
The second part of the series of fights, in which the participants of the clashes can transform into their animal alter ega. After the transformation, the characters become much stronger, but after a certain amount of damage, a forced return to human form takes place, which gives the clashes additional tactical depth. Bloody Roar 2 introduces several new players to the cycle, who can turn into bat, insect and chameleon, among others.
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Bubsy 3D
November 25, 1996
Arcade, Multiplayer, 3D Platformers, Splitscreen, Singleplayer.
One of the first 3D platformers released on the market. The title tells the story of an anthropomorphic lynx that tries to get out of the foreign world and return to Earth.
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Battlestar Galactica Deadlock
August 31, 2017
Strategy, Internet, Space, Multiplayer, Science Fiction, TV Series, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
A space strategy set in a popular universe created in a 1978 TV series. Developed by Black Lab Games, Battlestar Galactica Deadlock gives us an opportunity to assume control of the Colonial Fleet and to take part in a war against the Cylons - a race of man-made cybernetic machines that have rebelled against their creators. The game features both completely new characters and figures the fans of the universe are surely familiar with - however, the story was executed in a way that will not confuse those new to the universe. The player takes part in tactical battles set in a three-dimensional environment. Furthermore, the player recruits officers, conducts political actions within the Cyrannus planetary system, but also expands their fleet alongside progression, based on the unlocked spaceship designs. Apart from the single-player component, the game offers a complex multiplayer mode which allows the player to fight 1v1 duels against commanders from all over the world. All of this is complemented by decent-quality visuals.
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Aporia: Beyond The Valley
July 19, 2017
Adventure, Exploration Games, Puzzle Elements, FPP, Singleplayer.
Aporia: Beyond The Valley is a first-person exploration adventure game developed by the Dutch studio Investigate North. The game takes place in a mysterious Ez'rat Qin valley that once was the home of a great civilization. Now, only ruins remain there. Our hero wakes up after hundreds of years of slumber, suffering from amnesia. His task is to find out the truth about himself and his old world's past. We observe the game from a first-person perspective. Gameplay focuses on exploration and gathering clues that will help us find the answers to our questions. The game emphasizes riddles and puzzles. Many times we will have to figure out how a certain mechanism works or find a way to avoid or neutralize a trap before will be able to solve one of them. The game is rather nonlinear and the plot is told visually, so we will not hear or read any texts or dialogues.
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BackSlash
August 31, 2017
Action, 2D, Beat 'em Up, Indie Games, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Platformers, Splitscreen, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.
An old-school action game developed by one man from the Japanese developer team Skeleton Crew Studio. BackSlash is a beat'em up game, in which the players observe the action from a side perspective. The gameplay builds on battles taking place in special 2D arenas. The player assumes the role of a warrior who represents one of the ten available combat styles that differ from one another in terms of special abilities and weapons used. When in battle, one can use his bare fists, cold steel (e.g. swords and katanas), ranged weapons (e.g. shuriken throwing stars, throwing knives), and a wide range of both offensive and defensive spells. The key to success lies in swift dodging and blocking enemy blows, as well as mounting counterattacks. Additionally, the battlefields can be demolished, which opens new strategic opportunities to the players. The gameplay becomes gradually more dynamic - the longer one plays the game, the faster his character moves.
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Gear.Club Unlimited
November 21, 2017
Racing, Cars, Singleplayer, Nintendo Exclusive.
Another entry in the racing games series from Eden Games, the creators of the popular Test Drive Unlimited. Unlike the previous installments, which were released on PC and stationary consoles, Gear.Club Unlimited was designed for Nintendo Switch. As befits a car game, Gear.Club Unlimited has you take part in exciting races, in which you compete for the first place on diverse tracks while driving all sorts of cars (such as Bugatti Veyron GrandSport, Jaguar F-Type R AWD, Pagani Huayra Roadster, Alfa Romeo 4C, Nissan 370Z, Ruf CTR 3). There are over 400 races in the game, available in three varieties: Derby Mode, in which you race on asphalt roads with seven other drivers, Rally Mode, which puts you up against four participants racing on gravel roads, and Time Trial Mode, which is self-explanatory. Winning races grants you access to new vehicles as well as various modifications that boost their performance.
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The Idolmaster: One For All
May 15, 2014
Simulation, Economic, Manager, Music, Rhythm, Singleplayer, PlayStation Exclusive, Visual Novel.
The next installment of The Idolmaster series, popular in Japan. We play the role of a music producer whose task is to direct the career of thirteen teenage idylls. The title abandons many of the predecessor's complex managerial options, including a fixed time limit for fun, offering more adventure elements and interaction with the heroines instead.