Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus - Episode Zero
November 7, 2017
Action, Very Brutal, FPP, FPS, World War II, Singleplayer.
The first expansion included in the season pass of Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus - a first-person shooter developed by Machine Games and published in the fall of 2017. In terms of story, the Episode Zero add-on constitutes a prologue to the other three expansions and allows the players to familiarize themselves with the three new main protagonists featured in the DLC - Joseph Stallion, Jessica Valiant, and Gerald Wilkins, active resistance members fighting to defeat the Nazis occupying America. The gameplay mechanics do not differ much from what the players might remember from the base game - during the campaign, the player has to complete consecutive missions, explore various locations, and eliminate numerous opponents, including both humans and battle machines. The player is bound to appreciate the fact that all three protagonists are diversified in terms of abilities and preferred weaponry, which makes each separate playthrough a unique experience.
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The Lord of The Rings Online: Mordor
August 8, 2017
RPG, Fantasy, Internet, MMO, MMORPG, PvE, PvP, Online, The Lord of The Rings, Free-to-play.
The sixth official expansion to the popular MMORPG developed by Turbine Entertainment. After the studio responsible for developing the base game had been shut down, the developers joined the Standing Stone Games – the studio responsible for creating this expansion. This add-on introduces the titular land of Mordor, currently ruled by Sauron – the dark lord. The players are given a number of new locations known from the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, including Cirith Gorgor, the Valley of Udun, Barad-Dur, and the Black Gate. Additionally, one can visit Erebor – the city under the mountain known from The Hobbit and its cinematographic adaptation. The Lord of The Rings Online: Mordor introduces over three hundred new quests, raises the level cap up to 115, and delivers new items and artifacts. To top it all, when creating a character, the players can now play as High Elves. Mordor features a new barter system allowing the players to acquire unique upgrades for their equipment. Another novelty is the allegiance system allowing one to join any faction in order to retake Mordor territories for additional bonuses and unique pieces of gear.
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Ravenfield
May 18, 2017, Early Access
Action, FPP, FPS, Indie Games, Singleplayer, Shooters.
A team FPS game featuring colorful visuals, designed solely to deliver a single-player experience. The game has been developed by one man - Johan "SteelRaven7" Hassel. In Ravenfield, the player assumes the role of an infantryman fighting for one of the two armies (red and blue) and engages in huge battles waged across diverse battlefields. An army comprises not only infantry units but also tanks, fighters, airplanes, and battleships. Different game modes feature various gameplay rules. The Campaign mode allows one to conquer consecutive maps on their way to take the enemy headquarters, Instant Action mode takes the player straight into the battle. Before starting the game, the player can select a map, determine the number of soldiers controlled by the AI, enable the day and night cycle, toggle vehicles, and most importantly, select the rules. In Point Match, one is tasked with capturing all the flags, disabling the enemy soldiers' respawn. In the Battalions mode, both armies have limited forces at their disposal, and the players are tasked with eliminating their opponents. The Spec Ops mode allows the player to assume the role of small team member tasked with a particular mission - depending on the chosen faction, the player has to either defend or attack a target location.
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Micro Maniacs
October 5, 2000
Racing, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Singleplayer.
Arcade racing game in which the action is presented in isometric projection, and the routes are not racing vehicles, but strange characters. Production is a spin-off of the popular Micro Machines series.
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Citadel: Forged with Fire
November 1, 2019
RPG, Fantasy, FPP, Indie Games, Internet, MMO, MMORPG, Multiplayer, Action RPG, Sandbox, Singleplayer, TPP.
Citadel: Forged with Fire is a multiplayer fantasy RPG developed and published by Blue Isle. The production is meant solely for online play and is sandbox in nature, letting the players choose their own career path. The users assume the role of arcane arts adepts and use their spell knowledge to explore a fantastical realm that is full of dangers and secrets, perform quests, build strongholds and siege engines, and compete with other people. Players can erect their own houses, which are equivalents of guilds, and establish their rules. Then, we can fight against similar groups for influence, territory, and treasures alongside our comrades. The gameplay mechanics are ruled by the physics engine, so the numerous available spells realistically impact the objects in the environment. The game is more fun thanks to the possibility of flying.
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Middle-earth: Shadow of War - The Mobile Game
September 26, 2017
Strategy, Fantasy, RTS, Singleplayer, The Lord of The Rings, Free-to-play.
Middle-earth: Shadow of War for mobile devices is a strategy game based on the free-to-play business model with optional microtransactions. In spite of identical title as the action adventure game published on PC and consoles, it is an entirely separate project. The plot, however, is somewhat similar and focuses on the war between Sauron and a Ranger known by the name of Talion, who shares his body with Celebrimbor - an elven wraith. The game for mobile devices builds on collecting characters known from The Hobbit and The Lord of The Rings Trilogy, and has the player assemble small teams to lead them to real-time battles. Each warrior features unique statistics, weapons, and special abilities, which when activated can turn the tides of a battle. Each character can be developed in terms of combat skills, which the player can adjust to their preferred tactics.
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One Piece: Unlimited World Red Deluxe Edition
August 25, 2017
Action, Beat 'em Up, RPG Elements, Internet, Co-op, LAN, Manga and Anime, Multiplayer, One Piece, Pirates, Singleplayer, TPP.
Another title from Ganbarion studio, set in the universe created for the One Piece manga. This time Monkey D. Luffy and his crew land on Forgotten Island, ruled by extremely ambitious pirate called Red. Due to certain circumstances the heroes have no choice, but to make their base in Trans Town and defeat Red and his followers. Gameplay-wise One Piece: Unlimited World Red resembles the Monster Hunter series. We have nine Strawhats' members at our disposal, each with unique skills and fighting style. The game uses third-person perspective and focuses on performing missions (which come down to exploration and fighting enemies) and develop Trans Town by erecting new structures, e.g. shops or a museum. These will let us acquire new equipment, tasks to complete and non-playable characters to talk with. All of this can be experienced as a single player title or with up to three other players that will accompany us we hunt monsters and defeat dangerous pirates.
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Boost Beast
July 20, 2017
Puzzle, Match-3, Singleplayer, Turn-based, Nintendo Exclusive, Zombie.
A cartoonish production from the match-3, genre created by Arzest studio and Arc System Works company. Boost Beast takes the player to an alternate reality, in which all humans have changed into blood-thirsty zombies after a mysterious meteor crashed on Earth. Only the animals led by dog Alec are left to resolve that crisis. Gameplay encompasses turn-based battles with undead taking place on more than 200 arenas - two-dimensional battlefields made of square fields filled with colorful elements. Combining at least three fields with the same color will summon one of several animals with different battle skills. The game comes with a variety of enemies, obstacles on the field and a huge number of bonuses that change an arrangement of the elements on the field.
The Silver 2425
March 15, 2017
Adventure, 2D, Detective, Japan, Package, Police, Singleplayer, Visual Novel.
A compilation of two detective adventure games by Grasshopper Interactive. The Silver 2425 bundle includes a remastered version of The Silver Case, originally released in 1999 for PlayStation, and its remake, titled The 25th Ward: The Silver Case that came out in 2005 for mobile devices. While playing, we are taken to the Japan of 1999, and our task is to solve cases of mysterious murders. It seems that the perpetrator’s modus operandi matches the one of the criminal that carried out the assassinations of the most important members of the government and was supposedly killed by a police detective. The storyline initiated in the original is continued in the sequel, whose story was enriched with previously unavailable chapters. Gameplay-wise, both titles are typical detective adventure games that focus on exploration, gathering evidence, conversation with neutral characters, and solving puzzles.
Marble Age
December 17, 2014
Strategy, 2D, Historical, Indie Games, Singleplayer, Ancient History, Turn-based.
A turn-based strategy game set in ancient Greece. You play as a leader of a tribe, who has to turn the village they founded into a prosperous city-state. The gameplay spans 4000 years (from 3000 BC to 1000 AD), during which you participate in over 100 historical events, such as the Persian invasion or Alexander the Great's conquests. The game utilizes an isometric view, and you have to gather resources, expand your village, mostly by erecting new buildings, develop new technologies, and annexing new territories. To achieve that, you should forge alliances, which allows you to trade with others, or you can choose the way of war. The battles are automatic and you basically cannot directly influence the outcome. When you acquire a new patch of land, you can either build a new polis or start an overseas colony. While the production's tone is rather serious, Marble Age features cartoonish 2D visuals
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Parasite Eve II
December 16, 1999
Action, RPG Elements, Horror, Singleplayer, Survival Horror.
Continuation of an unusual combination of horror and action game with elements associated so far with RPG productions. The title tells the story of Ayi Brei, an officer who traces monsters that threaten people.
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Elite: Dangerous - Legendary Edition
June 27, 2017
Simulation, Crowdfunding, Economic, Internet, Co-op, Space, Multiplayer, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
A special edition of Elite: Dangerous - a game which casts the player in the role of a pilot aboard a spaceship, who traverses distant regions of the galaxy, completing various assignments, fighting enemies or getting rich through trading. The game came out in the form of a Blu-ray disc. Apart from the base version of the game - created by Frontier Developments, a team led by the legendary Chris Sawyer, who had produced all the previous installments - this Legendary Edition includes all the gameplay improvements introduced since the original release, and the Horizons expansion pack. The latter introduced an opportunity to land on the planets without atmosphere, in order to explore the surfaces using an on-board rover. Moreover, Horizons enriches the game with a character creation system and gives an opportunity to invite others to explore space together, aboard one starship.
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Choices: Stories You Play
June 22, 2016
Adventure, 2D, Singleplayer, Text, Free-to-play.
A simple text adventure game developed by Pixelberry (a studio established by former employees of Electronic Arts) known for creating High School Story and Hollywood U. In Choices: Stories You Play, the player gets to learn diverse stories – in one case, he can be fighting for a lost throne, in another, he can become a private detective trying to catch a murderer. The player can also be a student at a school, where teenagers form life-long relationships, while others are looking for love. The gameplay revolves around reading the text describing what given characters say and making decisions – sometimes, one has to e.g. choose one of the available questions or select who is going to talk next. Player’s actions affect the story. The game is available for free, however, it features an optional microtransaction system. With real money, the player can purchase the in-game currency in the form of diamonds, which can be used to make certain decisions. Additionally, certain episodes require special serial keys.
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Stellar: Galaxy Commander
July 10, 2017
Strategy, Internet, Multiplayer, Match-3, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
Stellar: Galaxy Commander is a space battle strategy game by King, utilizing a free-to-play model with microtransactions. The gameplay consists of turn-based fights against an opposing space armada. The screen shows two boards covered by a square grid; each board belongs to one of the sides of the conflict. Units randomly appear on the boards, and your task in to manipulate them in such a way so that you create lines of at least three identical units, like in a match-3 game. It allows the ships to merge into a more powerful one, and its type depends on the units that were used in the combination. The battle is won by the player who manages to destroy the opponent's main unit, stationed in the back. The game focuses on multiplayer PvP battles, but also allows you to play against the AI. You can also gather heroes with unique abilities to help you.
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Crazy Taxi Gazillionaire
January 5, 2017
Strategy, Economic, Cars, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.
A mobile economic strategy game utilizing a free-to-play model with microtransactions. Crazy Taxi Gazillionaire is set in the universe of the popular Crazy Taxi series, first released for SEGA Dreamcast. In the game, you lead a small taxi company, who goes to war with the soulless corporation Prestige Mega Corp and tries to gain customers by creatively driving various cars. Your goal is to make a fortune in the taxi business. The rules are simple: the crazier your driving style, the more money you earn. The taxi drivers drift, use ramps, and perform other dangerous stunts. To manage your business, you have to not only employ new people, but also develop their skills and upgrade your cars. Crazy Taxi Gazillionaire features nice 3D visuals and a soundtrack consisting of licensed rock tracks.
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City of Brass
May 4, 2018
Action, Fantasy, FPP, Indie Games, Action Adventure, Roguelike, Singleplayer, Slasher.
A first-person action game developed by Uppercut Games, the company also known for creating Submerged. The game was inspired by The Book of One Thousand and One Nights, and tells the story of a thief who is trying to steal a treasure from a cursed city haunted by evil ghosts and monsters. The players get to traverse randomly generated locations in search for loot and gold, fighting numerous foes on the way. What makes the whole experience a bit more difficult is the permanent death system - each failure means that the player loses all of their possessions and has to start over. City of Brass is not an unfair game though - the players learn from their mistakes and, with time, are able to find enemies’ weaknesses, move more dynamically around the map, as well as use both traps and elements of the environment to their own advantage. Moreover, on occasions, one is bound to encounter friendly jinn who sell better equipment and grant a wish, as a result of which a ghostly companion might join the player in the battles to come.
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Pinball FX3
September 26, 2017
Arcade, Internet, Multiplayer, Pinball, Singleplayer.
A third installment in the Pinball FX series. In the game developed by Zen Studios, the player can try out new, themed pinball machines, as well as import most of the machines from Pinball FX2 and Zen Pinball 2. The game attempts to translate the real pinball experience into a video game setting. The player is tasked with bouncing the ball with the so-called flippers located at the bottom of the table to hit multiple targets and keep the ball in the game for as long as possible, before it falls into the drain located at the bottom of the play field, below the flippers. The objective of the game is to earn the best score possible. In comparison to the previous installments in the series, Pinball FX3 puts a much stronger emphasis on the multiplayer experience as well as social aspects of the game. The players can enter friendly matches, compete within an online league and tournaments organized by the fans themselves. Moreover, the game delivers several single player modes allowing the player to increase their skills and familiarize themselves with general rules.
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Wild Arms
December 20, 1996
RPG, jRPG, PS Plus Premium, Singleplayer, Turn-based, PlayStation Exclusive, Western.
The first installment of the series of Japanese RPGs, which are distinguished by their unusual style, referring to the Wild West and medieval times.
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Terra Wars
July 1, 2019
RPG, Fantasy, jRPG, Singleplayer, Turn-based, Free-to-play.
A jRPG game in which the players take on the role of heroes created for the Terra Battle cycle and travel through a fantastic world full of dangers, secrets, and tasks to be completed. The essence of the game is the exploration of the land, fight against enemies, and the development of the team we lead to battle.
Metroid: Samus Returns
September 15, 2017
Action, 2.5D, Metroidvania, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Nintendo Exclusive.
Metroid: Samus Returns is a remastered and thoroughly remodeled version of Metroid II: Samus Returns, which was originally released on Game Boy in 1991. The modern version was developed by MercuryStream Entertainment, creators of games like the well-received Castlevania: Lords of Shadow. As the title may suggest, Samus Aran, an intergalactic bounty hunter who fights with space pirates, is the protagonist here, just like in many other Metroid games. Action in the game is presented from a side-scrolling perspective. Gameplay focuses on exploration of various vast and nonlinear levels and elimination of the titular metroid creatures. As we progress, we gain access to new areas. Samus uses a wide range of Beams, futuristic cannons that fire energy bullets and beams. She also uses the unique abilities that her Space Jump suit grants her (she can jump higher when using it). Additionally, Samus can take alternative forms that will help her get to some normally inaccessible areas.
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Pokemon Sword
November 15, 2019
RPG, Internet, jRPG, Co-op, Multiplayer, Pokemon, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, TPP, Turn-based, Nintendo Exclusive.
Pokemon (2018) is another installment of the extrermely popular jRPG series that was created by Game Freak in the 1990s. It is the first game of the series that was released on home video game consoles. The game's story focuses on a novice pokemon trainer who begins their adventure with a pokemon of their choosing. Our hero explores more and more locations and faces other trainer in order to prove that he/she is the best pokemon trainer in the region. Combat is turn-based. Key to victory lies in skillful usage of our pokemon's attacks and abilities. Each pokemon has its own unique stats, move sets, and abilities that influence its capability in combat. The game has eye-pleasing, cartoonish visuals.
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Rayman Rush
July 8, 2002
Arcade, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Singleplayer, TPP.
A side-by-side version of a popular series of platform games, in which the player races with another player or with artificial intelligence on routes inspired by locations known from previous parts of the cycle. The title offers seven playable characters, five game modes and eleven tracks. This is a simplified version of Rayman M released for other hardware platforms.
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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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Star Child
TBA
Action, 2.5D, Platformers, PlayStation VR, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, PlayStation Exclusive, VR.
A 2.5D platformer in which players play Spectra - a young girl trying to stop an ominous force threatening the existence of the whole world. As we play, we travel through different locations, jump over platforms and fight enemies, making use of the unique abilities of the protagonist, who is able to take control of the environment. The title was created with the goggles of virtual reality in mind, and is characterized by eye-catching graphics maintained in cartoon style.
Summer Lesson: Allison Snow Seven Days Garden
June 22, 2017
Adventure, FPP, PlayStation VR, Singleplayer, PlayStation Exclusive, VR.
A simple adventure game developed by Bandai Namco Entertainment for PlayStation VR. The title was at first developed as a technological demo. In Summer Lesson the player assumes the role of a teacher who provides summer Japanese lessons to an American exchange student. He meets with the girl on the porch of a traditional country house. The gameplay is very simple and player’s interactions with the virtual world are limited to performing a few gestures. From time to time the student will ask the player some questions to which the player can answer by moving his head. In some cases the player must choose one of a few available answers by looking at the icons flowing in the air.
Stifled
October 31, 2017
Adventure, Experimental/artistic, FPP, Horror, Indie Games, Meta Quest / Oculus, PlayStation VR, Singleplayer, SteamVR, Survival Horror, VR.
A first-person action thriller from an indie developer, offering support for VR headsets. Stifled bases the exploration mechanics on the original concept of use of echolocation – as they spread, sound waves reveal the layout of rooms and shapes of objects around you. Sounds can be made not only by the protagonist and some environmental objects, but also by the player themselves, using a microphone. However, you must be cautious, because the darkness hides monsters taken straight from a nightmare, which actively hunt the protagonist. In order to survive he sometimes has to grope in the dark, so to avoid detection by dangerous creatures. On the other hand, you can use noises to distract enemies, making it possible for you to sneak past them unnoticed. Stifled combines 3D environments with vector graphics in an original way. Although most of the time you only see the contour of environments, from time to time you also visit realistically designed locations.
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Tenchu 2: Birth of the Stealth Assassins
August 7, 2000
Action, Japan, Ninja, Singleplayer, Stealth, TPP.
Continuation of a sneaky ninja about warriors from 1998. Tenchu 2: Birth of the Stealth Assassins takes place before the events presented in the first part of the cycle and focuses on the fate of three young ninjutsu art adepts who stand on opposite sides of the barricade during the devastating civil war. In addition to an extensive feature campaign, the production also offers a mission editor.
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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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Little Nightmares: Secrets of The Maw
July 7, 2017
Arcade, 2.5D, Puzzle Elements, Horror, Platformers, Singleplayer.
An expansion for Little Nightmares, a platform game released in spring 2017 by Tarsier Studios. Secrets Of The Maw is divided into three episodes, in which we follow a completely new hero, a boy named The Runaway Kid who tries to escape an underwater facility, the eponymous Maw. While playing, we discover dark secrets of this place and learn answers to a number of questions that remained unanswered after the adventures of Six from the basic game have ended. The fates of both protagonist intertwine, which lets us see the girl’s journey from a different perspective. Mechanics-wise, Secrets Of The Maw doesn’t introduce any major changes – it is still a dark 2.5D platform game focused on exploration, puzzle-solving, and avoiding attention of grotesque enemies. In the subsequent episodes, we traverse three previously unavailable locations such as an engine room and a flooded lower deck, among others.
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Doom VFR
December 1, 2017
Action, Very Brutal, FPP, FPS, PlayStation Aim, PlayStation VR, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, SteamVR, Shooters, VR.
A first-person shooter developed by id Software for VR headsets. The player is taken to a UAC facility which is overrun by demons, and assumes the role of a sole survivor of their attack. After death, the protagonist’s consciousness is transferred to a computer matrix which allows him to take control of the robots present on site. The task he has to perform is to annihilate all hellish creatures and stop an incoming catastrophe. Fighting enemies with the use of an extensive and elaborate weapon arsenal remains at the core of Doom VFR. We face various adversaries on our way, both in claustrophobic corridors and more spacious arenas. The game’s high-quality graphics attract attention with very detailed enemy models and environment elements.
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TransRoad: USA
November 9, 2017
Strategy, Truck, Economic, Singleplayer, Transport.
An economic strategy developed by an in-house team of Deck13 Interactive. The player takes control of a newly established trucking company specializing in road transport of various goods throughout the area of United States, represented by an extensive three-dimensional map. The game itself begins after the choice of a starting location, the first truck and a trailer, and the employment of a skeleton crew. Completing orders increases the reputation of our company, which, as the time goes, reinforces its motor pool (in all, we are offered over a hundred trucks and seven types of trailers), and acquires licenses to transport hazardous or fragile cargo. The world’s economy is dynamic and can surprise the player with recession or see him face one of the AI-controlled opponents. TransRoad: USA offers a range of gameplay modes, including a campaign, single missions, or a sandbox mode with unlimited playtime.
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Savage: Road to Darkness
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Action, 2D, Crowdfunding, Fantasy, Indie Games, Platformers, Singleplayer.
Savage: Road to Darkness is a two-dimensional platformer developed for PCs. The action takes place in the land of fantasy inhabited by humanoid animals, and we play the role of a crocodile trained in the techniques of fighting ninja clans. The game focuses on clashes using a variety of attacks, weapons and special abilities.
Spyro: Year of the Dragon
October 24, 2000
Arcade, 3D Platformers, Dragon.
The third installment of the famous series of colourful 3D platformers. Production develops the assumptions of the cycle, adding, among other things, new playable characters with individual abilities.
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AeternoBlade II
October 11, 2019
Action, 2.5D, RPG Elements, Indie Games, Metroidvania, Platformers, Action Adventure, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.
Platform action game with elements of RPG and metroidvania genre. The production continues the plot started in the first part of the cycle - this time during the game we take control not only over Freya, but also over two new protagonists, which are Bernard and Felix. Heroes are once again given the opportunity to manipulate time, which they use to explore vast levels and solve puzzles, as well as to fight enemies they encounter.
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Police Stories
September 19, 2019
Action, 2D, Indie Games, Co-op, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Police, Singleplayer, Shooters, Tactics, Top-down.
A tactical top-down shooter, and at the same time a debut production from Mighty Morgan. The main protagonists – John Rimes and Rick Jones – are police operatives specializing in high-risk operations, such as rescuing hostages and infiltrating gang hideouts. As the enemies need only 2-3 shots to kill the main protagonist, the players have to exercise caution and react quickly. What makes it all the more difficult is the fact that the main protagonists have to stick to police procedures, which prioritize apprehending the suspects without resorting to violence. Sometimes, however, the situation leaves you no choice. The gameplay is even more thrilling thanks to the line-of-sight system – our protagonists cannot see what is behind closed doors until they open them. Apart from the single player, where players preferring more solitary gaming experience have to rely on an AI partner, Police Stories offers the players a chance to join their forces in finishing all of the available missions in a co-op mode. The game also features two-dimensional pixel art visuals.
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Diablo III: Eternal Collection
June 27, 2017
RPG, Fantasy, Hack'and'slash, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Singleplayer, Isometric View.
Diablo III: Eternal Collection is an expanded version of Diablo III: Reaper of Souls – Ultimate Evil Edition. It comes with all previous updates and the Rise of the Necromancer DLC. It was developed by Blizzard Entertainment, creators of the Diablo franchise and other hit games like Overwatch, WarCraft, and StarCraft. This edition of Diablo III is based on the Rise of the Necromancer DLC that introduces the titular class to the game. It also brings in some cosmetic bonuses. Nonetheless, Diablo III: Eternal Collection is still the third full-fledged installment of the series together with the Reaper of Souls expansion that continues the story in the new Act V. The plot focuses on Malthael, the Angel of Death, who decides to end the eternal conflict between the High Heavens and Burning Hells once and for all. In order to do so, he steals the Black Soulstone that contains the souls of Diablo and other Demon Lords. The Angel of Death can steal the souls of the dead and turn their remains into his servants, posing a direct threat for the inhabitants of the world of Sanctuary. Reaper of Souls also introduces a new class, the heavily-armed Crusader that uses giant shields, heavy weapons, and holy magic. The Expansion increases the level cap to 70, overhauls the paragon level mechanics, and introduces new challenges and ways of obtaining new, more powerful items.
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Gorogoa
December 14, 2017
Puzzle, 2D, Experimental/artistic, Indie Games, Perspective-bending, Singleplayer.
An unusual logic game developed by Buried Signal. The game was created by Jason Roberts, who was responsible both for the code and for the visuals of the title. The main protagonist of Gorogoa is a boy who collects mysterious items related to religion. The story of the game is filled with symbols and abstract references to faiths from all over the world. The key aspect of gameplay is solving riddles that take the form of movable puzzles that consist of up to four scenes. What makes things more complicated is the fact that the player isn’t matching parts of a single image, but motives hidden in each scene. If combined correctly, the pictures will be animated, creating a key scene and pushing the story forward. Gorogoa distinguishes itself with unique mechanics and unusual graphics that look like an animated, hand-colored drawing.
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VOEZ
May 26, 2016
Arcade, Internet, Multiplayer, Music, Rhythm, Singleplayer.
Developed by the Taiwanese studio Rayark, VOEZ is an arcade rhythm game available on mobile devices. The game tells the story of Chelsea - a high school student, who loves to sing and decides to form a band with five of her friends. The player learns about the group’s successes from Chelsea’s journal, the entries of which can be unlocked as the story progresses. One’s objective is to help the young musicians in their rehearsals and concerts. After selecting from a long list of songs one can see an animation of the chosen song with sound, and it is up to the player to react to notes falling from the top of the screen; some of them need to be tapped, swiped, and others sustained for some time. The players can replay any song as much as they like to improve their scores. Apart from the single player mode, the game allows the players to face one another in a multiplayer mode, selecting a song for them to play and comparing their scores.
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MX Nitro
February 14, 2017
Arcade, Internet, Motocross, Motorbike, Multiplayer, Singleplayer.
A wacky motocross game, developed by Saber Interactive. The players participate in races taking place on over 40 diversified tracks while riding various cross motorcycles. Depending on the chosen game mode, the objective is either to be the first to reach the finish line, or to gain a certain point advantage over the opponents. As an award for their efforts, the players can race against one of 13 bosses. By performing stunts, one replenishes the titular nitro booster, which allows the players to instantly increase bike’s speed, shorten the time necessary to perform a stunt, or perform a grand jump while climbing a steep hillside. Moreover, motorcycle’s stats and appearance, along with the rider’s apparel can be customized in accordance with player’s preference. In MX Nitro, one can choose the single player mode, as well as challenge other players through a rather peculiar multiplayer mode, where one races against the other players’ ‘ghosts’. The gameplay is even more attractive thanks to the visuals and advanced physics engine – upon crashing, the rider’s body is catapulted into the air and lands in an eye-catching manner, after bouncing off the ground for a couple times.
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A King's Tale: Final Fantasy XV
November 29, 2016
RPG, 2D, Beat 'em Up, Fantasy, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.
A side-scrolling action game. The title is a prequel to the fifteenth installment of the Final Fantasy series. The story of A King’s Tale: Final Fantasy XV is presented as a retrospection. King Regis is telling his son a story about evil monsters that attacked the capital city of Lucis. Young king Regis and his three friends stood in defense of the kingdom. The gameplay of A King’s Tale: Final Fantasy XV is based on two pillars: going to the right and fighting hordes of enemies. The battles take place in real time and during them player can use many individual and team attacks. The player can use melee weapons and element-based magic. In dire situations one can also use Summons – powerful creatures that can decimate the opponents. A King’s Tale: Final Fantasy XV uses pixel art inspired by classic, 16-bit games.
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Sine Mora EX
August 8, 2017
Action, 2.5D, Indie Games, Remaster/remake, Science Fiction, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer.
Developed by THQ Nordic, Sine Mora EX is a remastered version of the well-received 2012 shoot’em up game. The game takes players to a retro-futuristic world engulfed in a continuous war between the forces of the Empire and their adversaries. One gets to pilot diverse airplanes, featuring various weapons and gadgets, and participate in dynamic and spectacular battles against both standard enemy units as well as much more powerful bosses. Sine Mora EX builds on the story campaign comprising seven stages – unlike the second game mode (Arcade), during the campaign the players can modify the specifications of particular machines to adequately prepare them for the mission at hand. The game delivers high-quality visuals – the player is bound to appreciate boss models developed by Mahiro Maeda, one of the most popular Japanese anime artist.
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SteamWorld Dig 2
September 21, 2017
Arcade, 2D, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Metroidvania, Platformers, Singleplayer.
A sequel to the 2013 metroidvania title, developed by Image & Form. Once again, the players are taken to a unique world that combines steampunk with western setting, this time as a female robot looking for her missing friend. The gameplay of SteamWorld Dig 2 doesn’t depart from the groundwork of its predecessor, focusing on digging underground tunnels to reach places of interest and find treasures we can spend to upgrade our equipment. There are also various enemies to defeat with our more or less fancy weapons. Like the previous works of Image & Form, the game features good-looking cartoonish visuals.
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Final Fantasy XIV: Stormblood
June 20, 2017
RPG, Fantasy, Internet, MMO, MMORPG, PvE, PvP, TPP.
Final Fantasy XIV: Stormblood is the second expansion to Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn, an MMORPG developed by Square-Enix. The newest expansion allows the players to travel beyond Eorza, to the territories occupied by the Garlean Empire. Stormblood also definitively ends the game's support for PlayStation 3. The biggest addition to the game introduced by Stormblood are the new locations. We will visit Ala Mhigo, travel to the new continent Othard and Doma Kingdom that lies there. The expansion also introduces new dungeons, raids (i.e. Return to Ivalice designed for 24 players), and special events. Final Fantasy XIV: Stormblood increases the level cap to 70, introduces new skills, and two new classes: Red Mage and Samurai. You will also find tons of new, powerful pieces of equipment.
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Rogue Trooper Redux
October 17, 2017
Action, Remaster/remake, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Shooters, TPP.
A refreshed version of a shooter game developed by Rebellion (Sniper Elite, Aliens vs. Predator) and released back in 2006. The player takes on the role of a genetically-modified soldier of the future. The game begins soon after the arrival of the protagonist's squad in a strategic warzone, where they got betrayed and slaughtered. As the sole survivor of the massacre, the protagonist has to avenge their comrades and by eliminating those who wronged them. Rogue Trooper Redux is played from a third-person view. Particular missions are set in diverse setting and are based on dynamic exchanges of fire. The protagonist faces other modified soldiers, but also hostile vehicles and combat drones. The game also features stealth-action sequences. Alongside progression, the player unlocks special skill chips - thanks to them, the protagonist can face challenges that would otherwise require an entire squad of soldiers. Compared with the original edition, Rogue Trooper Redux offers noticeably improved graphics.
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Mr. Shifty
April 13, 2017
Action, Beat 'em Up, Indie Games, Singleplayer, Top-down.
A dynamic action game, in which you play as the eponymous hero possessing supernatural powers. His task is to break into one of the most secure facilities in the world and discover the secrets hidden within. Mr. Shifty utilizes a top-down perspective. The gameplay focuses on eliminating hordes of enemies — the protagonist can phase through walls, teleport himself away to dodge attacks, and slow down time. The enemies can be killed not only by dealing them a lethal blow or by throwing an object at them, but also e.g. by forcing open a door when the enemy is standing right behind it. The game has a high difficulty level (everything happens quickly and both the opponents and you can die from just one shot) and features pleasant and colorful comic-book-like visuals, as well as a dynamic electronic soundtrack.
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Gravel
February 27, 2018
Racing, Internet, Multiplayer, Rally, Cars, Singleplayer.
A car game where the players drive various off-road vehicles and take part in Offroad Masters competition, visiting various places around the globe – from deep forests and jungles, through deserts and beaches, to snow-covered mountains. Gravel offers four ways to play: Cross Country is based on free exploration and competition to reach check points before others; Wild Rush features races without any rules; Speed Cross is a competition taking place on reconstructions of real-life tracks; and finally Stadium Circuit, taking place on closed arenas filled with obstacles and ramps to jump. The game can be played both solo and with other players, and they can brag about their achievements through online rankings. Gravel is based on Unreal Engine 4 technology, meaning it offers high-quality visuals. Its driving model is a compromise between simulation and arcade, with a physics engine developed by Milestone making sure that the game is quite realistic and each car acts differently.
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NBA Live 18
September 15, 2017
Sports, Internet, Basketball, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Singleplayer.
A sports game created for the fans of basketball and released by Electronic Arts. After the three previous installments, which were average games at best, the developer was given more time to create this new follow-up. Thanks to that, NBA Live 18 brings a few interesting novelties. Above all, the game introduces The One mode - the player creates their own character and takes part in matches in The Streets mode and The League component (the latter is the NBA league). The player works on the skills of their character while experiencing the game, acquires new outfits and tattoos. Apart from that, 12 teams from the WNBA league (women's NBA) were featured, such as L.A. Sparks, Minnesota Lynx or New York Liberty. When it comes to gameplay, the creators prepared more intuitive controls, as well as hundreds of new moves the particular basketball players are popular for. The game offers both single player and multiplayer (competitive and co-op) modes. One can experience the Ultimate Team, and the Takedown modes, but also play friendly matches.
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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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Momodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight
March 4, 2016
Action, 2D, Fantasy, Indie Games, Metroidvania, Platformers, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.
Prequel to a series of 2D action platformers, Momodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight tells a story of a young priestess named Kaho, whose home village falls victim to a dark curse, which slowly engulfs the entire realm. In the face of an imminent annihilation, Kaho sets out on a quest to find a way to lift the curse. As befits a platform game, Momodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight features a side-view camera, which scrolls as you fight your way through locations filled with enemies. In battles you can use two types of weapons: a huge maple leaf used for melee combat and a bow able to shoot several arrows at once. Besides, your character can roll on the ground in order to dodge enemies and attack them from behind. Gameplay is also enriched by RPG elements: in the game you can find slots for items that offer active and passive effects, which increase the heroines statistics. Momodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight was created with the use of GameMaker: Studio. Just like it was in previous installments in the series, the game features pixel art graphics.
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Embers of Mirrim
May 23, 2017
Action, 2.5D, Puzzle Elements, Indie Games, Platformers, Singleplayer.
Developed by the independent team at Creative Bytes, Embers of Mirrim is a platform game with adventure elements inspired by the fantasy movies from the 1980s. In the game, the player travels to a grim fantasy world, where he assumes the role of the eponymous Mirrim - a four-legged hybrid of two separate species representing Light and Darkness. When Mirrim’s home planet becomes infected by a mysterious force of alien origin, the main protagonist is tasked with saving his world from destruction and restoring the order. Gameplay builds on the platform exploration of diverse locations and fighting all kinds of opponents. During the adventure, Mirrim is bound to encounter numerous obstacles and riddles - to overcome them the player has to literally split the character to unleash its full potential. The player can control both creatures and access previously unavailable areas.
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