Woolfe: The Red Hood Diaries
March 17, 2015
Arcade, 2.5D, Fables, Puzzle Elements, Hack'and'slash, Indie Games, Platformers, Singleplayer.
Developed by the independent studio GRIN from Belgium, an adventure/platformer inspired by the fairy tale of the big bad wolf and Red Riding Hood. The plot of Woolfe: The Red Hood Diaries takes place in a fantastic, steampunk world on the brink of an industrial revolution. The heroine is a 14-year-old girl who, having experienced her father’s death, decides to take revenge on B.B. Woolfe – the CEO of the company responsible for her family’s misfortunes. Mechanically, the title is similar to the Trine franchise, in which platformer elements are mixed with combat, solving simple logic puzzles, and stealth sequences. Red Riding Hood’s main weapon is an axe with which she can execute special attacks and diverse combos. The title features detailed visuals, mixing cartoonish and realistic style.
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The Devil's Men
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Adventure, 2.5D, Point-and-click, Singleplayer, Steampunk.
The Devil's Men is a point-and-click adventure from Daedalic Entertainment (Blackguards, Deponia series). This is a story in the steampunk reality of Victorian England, focusing on Adelaide Spektor, a young woman who tries to escape from life in the criminal underworld and find a long time ago lost father. The game is characterized by a quite original approach to graphic design, placing two-dimensional characters in a three-dimensional environment.
Abzu
August 2, 2016
Adventure, Experimental/artistic, Exploration Games, Puzzle Elements, Indie Games, Under Water, Singleplayer, TPP, Scuba Diving.
The first project by Giant Squids, an independent studio founded by Matt Nova – the artistic director of the extremely successful game called Journey, created for PlayStation consoles. Abzu is an interactive exploration production in which you reveal secrets of a lively underworld. The player assumes the role of a cat-like diver who delves into the ocean and meets schools of fish, groups of aquatic mammals, as well as some other truly majestic creatures and remnants of an ancient civilization. Abzu offers a fluid control system which enables you to perform underwater pirouettes, flips, and gives you a chance to ride sea creatures, such as a shark. Sometimes, getting to a place requires a skillful use of available abilities or solving a logic puzzle. Yet, Abzu puts a strong emphasis on its artistic value. Therefore, the game enchants players with a riot of colors, an abundance of diverse underwater life, and amazing special effects.
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Dance Central Spotlight
September 2, 2014
Party, Kinect, Co-op, Multiplayer, Music, Splitscreen, Singleplayer, Dancing, Xbox Exclusive.
The fourth installment of the popular series of dance games and, at the same time, the debut of the series on the eighth generation consoles. The game consists in performing successive dance sequences using body movements, which is then processed by the Kinect sensor of the Xbox One console. In the game you will find a whole lot of new, dance hits and a variety of choreographies, designed to play alone or together with friends.
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Yoshi's Woolly World
June 26, 2015
Arcade, 2.5D, Internet, Co-op, LAN, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Platformers, Splitscreen, Singleplayer, Nintendo Exclusive.
Three-dimensional platformer for the whole family developed by Nintendo. Yoshi’s Wooly World is set in a world made of yarn. We play as the titular green dinosaur Yoshi, one of the main mascots of the Japanese company; the game expands on concept of Kirby’s Epic Yarn. We received a classic platformer in 2.5D, in which our hero is followed by running eggs, which can be shot at various targets or parts of scenery. Thanks to the world being made of yarn, many objects can be unraveled to unlock new paths and secrets. Yoshi’s Wooly World offers a cooperation mode for two players. Each three-dimensional location is made of virtual yarn, and every character resembles a handcrafted puppet filled with cotton.
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Spoiler Alert
January 10, 2014
Arcade, 2D, Indie Games, Platformers, Singleplayer.
Two-dimensional platform game by independent studio Megafuzz. In the production we play the role of a hero, who starts the adventure from the end and must find out why it happened so, and not otherwise. The mechanics of the game does not differ much from other productions of this genre with the difference that during the game we run backwards, give back the coins collected earlier, etc. The game's mechanics does not differ much from other productions of this genre.
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Postal 2: Paradise Lost
April 17, 2015
Action, Very Brutal, FPP, FPS, Singleplayer, Shooters.
Postal 2: Paradise Lost is the second official expansion for Postal 2. It was released twelve years after the base game was released, which is quite unusual, to say the least. The game takes place eleven years after the events of the first expansion, Apocalypse Weekend. Once again, we end up in Paradise City, ruled by chaos and anarchy after the nuclear attack. Our job is to bring back peace and order. To do so, we have to face the self-proclaimed separatists. We will meet many familiar faces from the previous game, not only Gary Coleman. Like in every Postal game, gameplay is filled with ridiculous humor and over-the-top brutality. Running With Scissors did not improve any technical aspects of the game and reused the old engine from Postal 2. Due to that decision, the game looks rather outdated.
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Iron Storm
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Action, Tanks, World War II, Internet, MMO, Multiplayer, Planes, Modern Conflicts.
Developed by the Chinese-American duo Mokylin Group/Mote Games, this online action game with armored vehicles recreates all the major military conflicts from World War II to the present day. In the game we take control over a range of mechanized vehicles such as tanks, armored vehicles, fighters, bombers and helicopters.
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Blackguards 2
January 20, 2015
RPG, Strategic Elements, Fantasy, Classic RPG, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
A sequel to a cRPG developed by Daedalic Entertainment, in which the player is tasked with leading a team of raiders in order to save Aventuria from the attack of the Nine Hordes. In the sequel, the action is set in the same universe, several years after the events depicted in Blackguards. The story revolves around Cassia – a ruthless woman, who recruits former members of our team to take the control of the realm. Similarly to the previous installment, the game focuses on turn-based battles based on modified rules of Das Schwarze Auge pen&paper RPG system. The key aspect is the proper utilization of surroundings and unique abilities possessed by each character. Apart from a number of new skills, items, opponents, and improvements suggested by the gaming community, the game introduces a strategic aspect, allowing the player to conquer consecutive territories throughout Aventuria.
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New Yankee in Santa's Service
December 25, 2013
Strategy, Casual, Singleplayer, Time Management.
The third installment of the time-management strategy about the adventures of farmer Johnny and his wife Mary. This time the game is set in a typical Christmas atmosphere, and the task of the pair of characters is to find the lost reindeer of St. Nicholas, which were dispersed as a result of the explosion caused by Mary's unsuccessful spell.
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Might & Magic: Duel of Champions - Forgotten Wars
April 9, 2014
Puzzle, Fantasy, Hotseat, Internet, Card Games, Might & Magic, Multiplayer, Singleplayer.
An official expansion for Might and Magic: Duel of Champions by Ubisoft, released for consoles as a standalone production combining the DLC and the base game. Forgotten Wars is once again set in the fantasy universe; you create a hero, assemble your deck and participate in epic duels, in which you have to bring down the opponent's health to zero. You do it with your cards depicting heroes, events, monsters, spells, special buildings and strokes of luck. The gameplay is turn-based and focused mostly on ranked duels and tournaments. The expansion adds four new card packs, each consisting of 120 cards: Void Rising, Herald of the Void, Forgotten Wars, and Five Towers — 650 cards to collect in total.
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Third Eye Crime
July 23, 2014
Action, Puzzle Elements, Adventure Elements, Indie Games, Noir, Singleplayer, Stealth, Top-down.
A top-down comic striped scramble, saturated with the atmosphere of black detective stories from the 1940s. In the game we play the role of a thief of works of art, who has a unique ability to telepathically predict the next moves of enemies. After the theft, it allows to mislead the guards and find the right escape route unnoticed.
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Forced Showdown
March 29, 2016
RPG, Strategic Elements, Fantasy, Indie Games, Internet, Card Games, Co-op, Multiplayer, Roguelike, Action RPG, Singleplayer.
A sequel to an independent action RPG released in 2013. The original game was popular for emphasizing its co-op mode. FORCED: Eternal Arenas was developed by the Danish studio betaDwarf Entertainment. The story is set in an inter-dimensional fantasy world, and focuses on the deadly The Rush competitions, where survival is each contestant's exclusive goal. To begin, the player has to choose one from several different character classes available - each has their own different skills. Then, the time comes to equip the character with a unique set of cards, representing equipment, spells, and helpers. The game offers a real-time experience, and the maps are randomly generated. The player has to avoid deadly traps and deal with different monsters and powerful bosses. One can either compete against other players or cooperate with them in order to complete subsequent challenges, develop the skills of our character, and unlock new cards for one's deck. In contrast to the original game, each death of the player's character is permanent.
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RECYCLE: Garbage Truck Simulator
September 3, 2014
Simulation, Economic, Machines and Equipment, Cars, Singleplayer.
Another simulation game from the German company Rondomedia, which has been specializing in this popular budget genre for years. This time, the gameplay has been enriched with an economic and ecological theme, and the players take on the role of the owners of a company dealing with waste collection and disposal. The action will take us to a modern virtual city and our responsibilities will include planning the routes of garbage trucks and then transporting, segregating and disposing of waste.
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Boundless
September 11, 2018
RPG, Crafting, Fantasy, FPP, Indie Games, Internet, MMO, MMORPG, Multiplayer, Action RPG, Sandbox.
Boundless is a sandbox MMORPG developed by Wonderstruck Games. The game (also known as Oort Online during its Early Access period) allows the players to explore a couple of diversified worlds that are connected with each other through a system of magic portals and all together work as the game's universe, on which the players have a significant influence. The game's plot focuses on searching for the traces of the extinct Oort civilization to find out what caused its demise. In terms of gameplay, the Boundless gives us complete freedom. We decide what to do, where to go, and how we progress our character, who can specialize in one of the many available professions. The game offers an advanced crafting system. We use it to create simple items as well as more complex buildings. During our adventures we will encounter many NPCs, both friendly and hostile.
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King of Wushu
April 19, 2016
Action, Fantasy, Internet, MMO, MOBA, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, TPP, Free-to-play.
A TPP MOBA game by Snail Games, with Eastern martial arts as the main theme. The story of King of Wushu is set in chaotic times following the downfall of the great Emperor, and the players take on the roles of warriors, who arrive to those stormy lands to prove their abilities in the fight for fame and the title of the King of Wushu. The game utilizes a third person's perspective and the gameplay focuses on battles between two teams of five people each, who try to destroy the opponents' base while trying to defend their own one. Every player controls one of the available warriors, who have their unique abilities, and to succeed you have to choose your characters so that they complement each other. The game blends basic MOBA elements with classic fighting game mechanics and utilizes the CryEngine technology, known from the popular shooter game series Crysis.
Tour De France 2014
June 19, 2014
Sports, Internet, Manager, Multiplayer, Bicycles, Singleplayer.
Another of the annual installments of the most popular cycling manager, launched in 2001 by the Cyanide / Focus Home Interactive duo. Following the example of the previous parts of the series, the game was released on personal computers (as Pro Cycling Manager) and consoles (as Tour De France). Our task is traditionally to lead a selected cycling group to success in subsequent events of the season, taking care of a number of aspects necessary for the proper functioning of our team.
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Call of Duty: Ghosts - Invasion
June 3, 2014
Action, FPP, FPS, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Post-apocalypse, Singleplayer, Shooters.
Third of the DLC for Call of Duty: Ghosts, created by Infinity Ward studio. Together with it we get, above all, another 4 maps for multiplayer competition. Departed takes players to a Mexican town where celebrations of the Day of the Dead are taking place. The action of Pharaoh takes place on an abandoned archaeological site in Egypt. Mutiny takes us on a journey to a mysterious Caribbean island once used as a hiding place by pirates. Favela is a refreshed version of the Brazilian slums we visited in the main campaign of Modern Warfare 2.
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Distant Worlds: Universe
May 23, 2014
Strategy, 4X, Space, RTS, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
Distant Worlds: Universe is the fourth official addition to the studio's Code Force's epic 4X space strategy. By the publisher's decision, the game is distributed not only in the form of a DLC, but also as a full, collector's package, containing the basic Distant Worlds game with all the extensions released so far.
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Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures 2
October 3, 2014
Arcade, 3D Platformers, Animated TV Series, Singleplayer.
Continuation of family 3D platformer from 2013, in which the main role played one of the most recognizable characters in the history of computer entertainment, namely Pac-Man. The game was based on the themes of the popular animated series, and once again Namco Bandai company is responsible for its creation. In terms of the story, the game continues the threads from the first installment of the series and our hero, together with two faithful friends, faces again the evil Lord Betrayus and the wraiths that serve him.
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The Universim
January 22, 2024
Strategy, Economic, Indie Games, RTS, Singleplayer, God Game.
An unusual real-time strategy game developed by Crytivo Games. We control a small society from a level of a tribe up to the era of great galactic empires. The Universim is based on the typical elements found in grand strategy games. Our duties include leading the society through the next stages of technological growth up to a level that allows us to colonize entire star systems. The game begins on a small planet with a group of tribesmen. From that moment, we shape our society through city building, resource gathering, creating a healthy economy, and conducting research on new technologies. The whole process is quite relaxed and player-friendly, introducing a number of alternative ways of attaining our goal. The gameplay is also enriched by random events that force the player to respond in time and modify his development strategy.
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Acaratus
May 25, 2017
RPG, Fantasy, Classic RPG, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Steampunk, Tactics, Turn-based.
A tactical turn-based RPG and the debut production of Nodbrim Interactive. The action is set in a fantasy world where an ingenious engineer developed a steam engine. With time, it lead to the creation of powerful combat suits that resemble mechs. They replaced standard armed forces in an eternal war. The player assumes the role of a commander of an organization established to end the conflict once and for all. Travelling from location to location, we encounter enemies, talk to characters, and try to fulfill our goal. The main highlight of Acaratus is its turn-based combat – in battles, we assume control over a several-people strong unit. The gameplay speed is turned up by the fact that the faster we end our turn, the more action points we get in the following one. When our opponent is issuing orders, we use command points to buy special cards that provide helpful bonuses. Having a complete deck, we draw cards from it during combat. In Acaratus, we can construct our own battle machines by choosing individual parts and armaments and then enhance them.
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King's Bounty: Warriors of the North - Ice and Fire
January 30, 2014
Strategy, RPG Elements, Fantasy, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
Official DLC supplement to King's Bounty: Warriors of the North, whose action takes us to a small ice island inhabited by a race of Snow Elves. Prince Olaf, a hero known in the basic version of the game, starts to help them. Enlargement brings with it new unique items, new enemies, headed by undead Decorations, and minor changes in the development system.
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Duelyst
April 27, 2016
Strategy, Fantasy, Internet, Card Games, MMO, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Tactics, Turn-based, Free-to-play.
A multiplayer-oriented turn-based battle strategy game developed by Counterplay Games, led by Keith Lee - an experienced game maker. The story is set in a fantasy world comprising of various mythological influences as well as original concepts of the creators. A great war between five powerful countries lies at the core of the game. The players are thrown in the midst of this conflict and have to pick a side. The gameplay consists of turn-based battles, during which the player takes control over a small squad recruited from among 300 characters with unique skills. The battlefields are covered with a square grid. In order to succeed, the player has to adopt adequate tactics, predict enemy moves and put their warriors to the best possible use. The battles are diversified with a wide variety of magical artifacts and an extensive system of spells. The game features retro-styled, colorful visuals.
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Disney Infinity 2.0: Marvel Super Heroes
September 19, 2014
Arcade, Crossover, Figure, Cartoons, Internet, Co-op, Marvel Comics, Multiplayer, Sandbox, Animated TV Series, Singleplayer, Superheroes, TPP, Toys.
Continuation of the Disney Infinity arcade game developed for Disney Interactive by Avalanche Software studio. In the game we explore fabulously colourful locations, facing various logic puzzles, arcade mini-games and diverse opponents. The game world is enriched with a host of new superheroes from the Marvel universe. Apart from the Disney characters known from the first part, in the game we can also control Spider-Man, Hulk, Captain America or Loki.
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Rise of Incarnates
December 15, 2015, End of Life
Fighting, Internet, Co-op, MMO, Multiplayer, TPP, Free-to-play.
A free-to-play, multiplayer-oriented fighting game, developed by the in-house developer team of Namco Bandai, employing people responsible for the Tekken and SoulCalibur series. The players assume the roles of Incarnates – exiled characters that are able to control various mythical powers. While the governments try to use the Incarnates' powers to advance their own ends, the heroes place their lives on the line to fight for domination and ending the rule of “Sovereign" of the era. The fights play out in 2v2 model, on spacious arenas which represent ruined modern cities, such as London or New York. Each of the characters has their own set of abilities and a unique playstyle. The key to success is to study each character’s skill set, and look for the right opportunities to employ it.
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Cabela's Big Game Hunter: Pro Hunts
December 15, 2015, End of Life
Action, FPP, Hunting, Singleplayer.
The next installment of a rich series of dynamic hunting games using the official license of the American chain of stores with hunting equipment - Cabela's. In Cabela's Big Game Hunter: Pro Hunts we play the role of a hunter and hunt for wild animals from North America.
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ArcheBlade
May 13, 2014, End of Life
Fighting, Beat 'em Up, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, MMO, MOBA, Multiplayer, TPP, Free-to-play.
Three-dimensional action brawl, focusing on the rivalry with other players. In the game we control one of the 14 heroes with different fighting styles, taking part in subsequent team and individual battles, played on stylistically diversified maps. The production combines the mechanics of MOBA games with game modes characteristic for FPS network shooters.
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Never Alone
May 13, 2014, End of Life
Arcade, 2.5D, Educational, Experimental/artistic, Puzzle Elements, Games for Impact, Indie Games, Co-op, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Platformers, Splitscreen, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.
A platformer with puzzle game features, developed by Upper One Game studio. The story of Never Alone is based on Inuit beliefs, with players taking control of a young girl from the Inupiaq tribe who sets on a dangerous journey with her white fox to save her people and stop the arrival of the eternal blizzard. During her adventure, she will meet many creatures from Inuit legends, such as Sky People, Rolling Heads or Blizzard Man. Never Alone presents its world from the side perspective, as we traverse vast levels, avoid traps, fight enemies and solve puzzles. The single player campaign lets us switch between the girl and the fox, both of which have unique abilities that are necessary to progress; however, control is split between two players in the cooperation mode. Never Alone features good-looking three-dimensional visuals accompanied by a soundtrack based on traditional Inuit music. Interestingly, the narrator speaks in Inuit language and the dialogue is translated into English through subtitles.
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F-117A Nighthawk Stealth Fighter 2.0
May 13, 2014, End of Life
Simulation, Planes, Singleplayer.
Continuation of the F-19 Stealth Fighter simulator, the protagonist of which was a secret model of the F-117A Nighthawk bomber undetectable for radar for many years. The game offers both hypothetical and event-based scenarios, set in nine different theatres of action. The authors also took care of realism and a highly modifiable flight model.
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Crossing the line
May 13, 2014, End of Life
Adventure, Detective, FPP, FPS, Action Adventure, Singleplayer.
Crossing the line is a dark FPP shooting game in which the main character solves the death of his wife. Russian studio Zomboko Entertainment used an advanced CryEngine 3 engine to create a convincing and mysterious world.
Overruled!
May 13, 2014, End of Life
Arcade, 2D, Internet, Multiplayer, Splitscreen.
An innovative arcade game focusing on multiplayer modes created by Dlala Studios. The gameplay takes place on a common map, while up to four players clash in different gameplay modes, including Deathmatch, Team Deathmatch, Capture the Flag, and King of the Hill. What makes Overruled! stand out among similar titles, is the fact that the players can use special cards to change the game rules at any moment. Such solution forces the players to quickly adapt to the new rules. The deck contains other functional cards, including shields that block offensive actions or limit the number of acquired points. When in combat, we make use of melee attacks, complemented by a wide range of weaponry. Everything is depicted using hand-drawn visuals, with a slight cartoonish undertone.
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Killzone: Shadow Fall - Intercept
May 13, 2014, End of Life
Action, FPP, FPS, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Science Fiction, Shooters, PlayStation Exclusive.
Intercept is a large addition (also functioning in a stand-alone form) to the game Killzone: Shadow Fall, which includes a cooperative multiplayer mode for four players. Participants of the game play the role of vector agents, whose task is to defend themselves against attacking Helghans (controlled by the SI) until the successful completion of data transmission about enemy troops. The clashes take place on four new maps and there are four character classes to choose from.
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Arena of Fate
May 13, 2014, End of Life
Strategy, RPG Elements, Fantasy, Internet, MMO, MOBA, Multiplayer, Online, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.
Free-to-play fantasy strategy game with RPG elements, belonging to the popular MOBA genre. The Bulgarian Black Sea studio, operating since 2008 under the name of Crytek, is responsible for the creation of the game. The game pits two teams of 5 players against each other to fight each other in various arenas. A characteristic feature of the title are the heroes, among whom we can find characters known not only from fairy tales and legends, but also from history books.
Steel Diver: Sub Wars
May 13, 2014, End of Life
Action, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, Submarines, Singleplayer, Nintendo Exclusive, Free-to-play.
Steel Diver: Sub Wars is an action arcade game in which we fight underwater battles using submarines. We choose our model, complete the crew to improve certain properties of the boat, and then we set off to the high seas to destroy our enemies. Although the title offers a single player campaign, the essential part of the game are multiplayer battles for up to eight players. What is interesting, we are dealing with free-to-play production.
Crawl
May 13, 2014, End of Life
RPG, Asymmetrical Multiplayer, Dungeon Crawler, Hack'and'slash, Indie Games, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Roguelike, Action RPG.
A roguelike hack'n'slash game featuring pixel-art visuals. Crawl was designed specifically for local multiplayer and developed by the debuting team at Powerhoof. In the game, heroes exploring dungeons encounter monsters defending the place against undesired visitors. Up to four players can meet in a session - one of them assumes the role of the hero traversing dungeons filled with threats. The remaining players control various monsters, whose task is to prepare traps and obstacles in order to make it more difficult for the hero to achieve their goal. In terms of mechanics, the game resembles classic roguelike RPGs, in which the player gathers parts of equipment scattered throughout dungeons and levels up gradually, improving their skills. When the hero dies, the players swap their roles, but interestingly, the new hero keeps both the items and experience gathered by the player who was previously in control of that character. Once the hero has reached level 10, they go through a mysterious portal and the final boss fight begins.
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Menzoberranzan
May 13, 2014, End of Life
RPG, Dungeons & Dragons, Fantasy, FPP, Classic RPG, Singleplayer.
Another position in DreamForge Entertainment, embedded in the universe of the famous RPG Advanced Dungeons & Dragons system. Controlling the team of daredevils, we go to the rescue of the villagers, taken captive by unknown perpetrators. The trail leads to the underground town of Menzoberranzan.
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N.E.R.O: Nothing Ever Remains Obscure
May 13, 2014, End of Life
Adventure, Experimental/artistic, Fantasy, FPP, Indie Games, Singleplayer.
Developed by the debuting independent studio Storm in a Teacup, an unusual first-person adventure game, the visuals of which are strongly connected with the plot and mechanics. The action of N.E.R.O. takes place in a surreal world that is projected in a little boy’s mind. The uniqueness of the title comes from omnipresent bioluminescence – dark sceneries are lighted up by bright, phosphorescent objects that at the same time serve as a kind of road signs. Mechanically, to some extent the game resembles the cult Myst series and the core of the game is exploration and solving puzzles that use different aspects of light and time. With the progress, you gradually find out the purpose of the hero’s adventure and depending on your choices, which can emphasize such values as love and devotion, you reach one of a few alternative endings of the story.
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MotoGP 14
May 13, 2014, End of Life
Racing, Internet, Motorbike, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Singleplayer.
Another installment of the popular motorcycle game series, which since last year has returned once again under the wings of the experienced Italian Milestone studio. In the game we can guide a novice motorcyclist through all levels of sports career, or take part in the simulation of a single competition or the entire racing season. MotoGP 14 traditionally has a full license of the Motorcycle World Championship, so the game includes more than a hundred real riders, contemporary and historical.
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TransOcean: The Shipping Company
May 13, 2014, End of Life
Strategy, Economic, Singleplayer, Ships, Transport.
Published by Astragon Software, a German company known for its simulators, economic game in which we play the role of the owner of the maritime transport company. Our main goal is to develop our business by completing more and more lucrative contracts, which mainly boil down to transporting various goods between 55 ports, scattered around the world. Money earned this way we invest in expanding our initially modest fleet.
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Prodigy Tactics
May 13, 2014, End of Life
Strategy, RPG Elements, Fantasy, Indie Games, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, Board & Card, Singleplayer, Tactics, Turn-based.
A tactical strategy game focusing on turn-based encounters between groups of characters with incredible abilities. In order to play the game, one needs to be in possession of a special board, as well as plastic character figurines and ability cards to place on it. Prodigy was created by a studio founded by Jean Bey - a French gamemaker who specializes in traditional board games (for instance, he created Confrontation). In this fantasy world, two main factions represented by different characters are fighting each other. The player builds up their team through buying new character figurines. Characters are moved by moving the figurines, and the player takes various actions using a deck of special cards. Each character has their individual abilities - the player combines different cards together in order to activate them. Between the encounters, the player explores the world map, engages in complex conversations with NPCs, and takes quests from them. All the teams and characters have their own storylines and the players' decisions affect further developments in the story.
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Grave
May 13, 2014, End of Life
Action, Crowdfunding, FPP, Horror, Indie Games, Action Adventure, Sandbox, Singleplayer, Survival, Survival Horror.
The debut production of Broken Window. It is a sandbox arcade action game with survival elements. The action of Grave takes place in grim and slightly surreal wastelands that are desolate and relatively safe during the day. At night, however, various kinds of disgusting monsters come out to hunt for the player character. Although the game doesn’t feature traditional weapons, the protagonist is not completely defenseless — he can use various tools and items that can serve as weapons when necessary. The title is characterized by the constantly changing world which is governed by an advanced system of procedural content generation. The artificial intelligence of monsters also deserves a praise since they behave like true predators, using various senses and attacks.
Dragon Fin Soup
May 13, 2014, End of Life
RPG, Fantasy, PS Plus Premium, Singleplayer, Turn-based, Isometric View.
A debut project from Grim Bros studio. Dragon Fin Soup is a turn-based RPG influenced by the Japanese variations of the genre. The plot takes place in a fantasy world, located on top of an enormous turtle-dragon called Asura. During the gameplay, we assume the role of an alcohol-adoring heroine named Robin, who is a twisted and adult version of Red Riding Hood. The protagonist had lost her memory a year earlier, with the players helping her retrieve her lost memories. Dragon Fin Soup offers two game modes: story campaign and survival, in the latter we begin the game in the middle of the woods, and our goal is to break through consecutive, increasingly difficult locations and dungeons. The game incorporates a turn-based combat system with a lot of tactical depth, including, among others, different types of damage dealt by different weapons and spells. The gameplay is diversified by logic puzzles and arcade mini-games.
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Half Minute Hero: The Second Coming
May 13, 2014, End of Life
RPG, 2D, Internet, jRPG, Co-op, LAN, Multiplayer, Singleplayer.
An original and extremely fast two-dimensional RPG, where the gameplay time is limited by a renewable limit of 30 seconds. During the game we gain experience, explore the game world and modify our equipment. The production has a multiplayer mode, which is designed for four people.
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Outcast: Second Contact
May 13, 2014, End of Life
Action, Puzzle Elements, Indie Games, Action Adventure, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Remaster/remake, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, TPP.
A refreshed version of a third-person perspective action-adventure game from 1999. The remake was prepared by Appeal – a reincarnation of the studio responsible for the original version. Outcast: Second Contact takes place in a science-fiction world, inspired by Stargate – a popular fictional universe, depicted in a number of movies and TV series. When USA sends a research probe into space, the device gets destroyed by the alien race of Talans, creating a black hole which is a direct threat to Earth. To save the world from destruction, humanity sends a group of scientists protected by a seasoned military veteran, Cutter Slade. When it comes to mechanics, the game is a mix of different genres, offering an open world and freedom of exploration, conversation, and performing tasks. Variety is definitely one of the strong points of the game: we face numerous logical puzzles, but dynamic arcade sequences are perhaps the main element of the gameplay. During those, Outcast becomes a classic third-person perspective shooter.
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Just Survive
May 13, 2014, End of Life
Action, Crafting, FPP, Horror, MMO, Post-apocalypse, Sandbox, Survival, TPP, Zombie.
An MMO game referred to as a "survival sandbox" by its creators, Daybreak Game Company. H1Z1 takes place in an alternate world, 15 years after the discovery of the titular virus that caused a world-wide zombie epidemic. The few survivors fight for their lives, struggling against zombies, wild animals, and other surviving factions. During the game, players get the chance to build a shelter or even entire cities somewhere in the United States. An extensive crafting system also makes it possible to craft useful items from procured raw materials. On the technical side, H1Z1 uses a modernized version of the Forgelight engine which was previously used in Planetside 2 and EverQuest Next among others. The game uses the free-to-play model with micropayments for some additional features.
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MechRunner
May 13, 2014, End of Life
Arcade, Alternative History, Auto-runner, Indie Games, Mechs, Singleplayer, TPP.
An original combination of a third-person action game with endless runner mechanics. MechRunner was created by Spark Plug Games - an independent developer. The plot is set in an alternative reality of the 20th century. In 1940s, Russian scientists discovered a wreck of an alien spacecraft and used the technology obtained from the craft to create an incredibly powerful weapon for the KGB. When a power-hungry general decides to use that weapon against Europe, one engineer stands up to him, having constructed their own combat mech. The player controls this machine in the game, destroying everything that comes from the opposite side of the screen - both from the ground and air. When out of combat, the player speeds through the levels, avoiding obstacles and gathering various collectibles that allow for mech upgrades. Interestingly, the machine can transform into a tank at any time, which changes the combat style and armament.
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Reborn
May 13, 2014, End of Life
RPG, Crowdfunding, Cyberpunk, Indie Games, Internet, Japan, Co-op, LAN, Multiplayer, Action RPG, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, TPP.
A third person action-RPG created by Elemental-Labs - an independent developer. Reborn is set in an alternative, cyberpunk vision of 2188's Japan. The protagonist is called Musashi Miyamoto, and he is a futuristic equivalent of a ronin. His main enemy are the Nexus Roku corporation and its female CEO who is trying to release an ancient demon. The game world is dark, full of social inequality and rivaling cartels. What is more, the difference between a human being and a machine is getting more and more difficult to judge as cybernetic implants are spreading throughout the world. The story-based campaign comprises a series of linear missions. However, the game offers a character development system based on levels and experience points. This, along with the possibility to use the previously mentioned implants, is what builds the pillar of freedom offered by this game. Inventory-related aspects have their influence on the gameplay as well, for the player gathers equipment dropped by defeated enemies. Although the player encounters many enemies in the game, open combat is not necessarily the only possible solution, for the protagonist can sneak and perform quick retreats - depending on the tactics applied, relationships with NPCs can develop in different directions. The combat itself is very dynamic and the protagonists main weapon is the katana. Reborn offers multiplayer gameplay for up to four players.
Divekick Addition Edition
May 13, 2014, End of Life
Fighting, 2D, Indie Games, Internet, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Singleplayer.
An improved version of a humorous, two-dimensional fight by One True Game Studios. Through the use of an unusual two-button control, the game only allows you to lead out a kick or jump, and each of the rounds lasts until the first hit of the opponent.
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Costume Quest 2
May 13, 2014, End of Life
RPG, Humorous, Indie Games, Classic RPG, Singleplayer, Turn-based, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Xbox Game Pass Premium.
The sequel to the colorful RPG released in 2010 by the legendary Tim Schafer and his Double Fine Productions studio. In the game we meet again the siblings known from the first part, Reynold and Wren, who during another Halloween night must face a new enemy, threatening the atmosphere of the holiday and the safety of playing children. Accompanied by friends, our heroes roam the three-dimensional locations, talking to encountered characters and participating in turn-based battles reminiscent of typical jRPG productions.
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