Madden NFL 17
August 23, 2016
Sports, American Football, Internet, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Singleplayer.
Another annual installment belonging to a popular sports franchise developed by Electronic Arts and advertised with the name of the legendary American football player, trainer and commentator - John Madden. When it comes to the gameplay itself, the game makes a step forward on the line of the franchise's development, combining traditional and successful mechanics with a portion of new features, making the experience more enjoyable. In production of this installment, the creators were focused on expanding the Franchise career mode and making it better in general. In this mode, the player leads their team through subsequent seasons, taking responsibility for all the aspects related to how the team functions. Above all, it is worth mentioning that the game features new controls for the ball keeper, as well as improved AI of defensive formations. As usual, the game offers a complete set of licensed teams and detailed statistics describing particular players. Thanks to the special Madden 365 system, these statistics are updated on a regular basis during the season.
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F.R.A.G.
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Action, Internet, MMO, MMOFPS, Multiplayer, Free-to-play.
F.R.A.G. is a free-to-play online FPS developed by Allods Team. Advertised as the so-called "anti-shooter", F.R.A.G is in fact a rather typical multiplayer fps. There are several types of soldiers the players can caontrol, each of them using a different type of weapon (i.e. powerful minigun, rocket launcher, or dual-wielded machine guns) and skills, like force field or a protective shield that provides cover from the incoming bullets. Gameplay is more or less arcade, but our victory depends on how good we cooperate with our team. Battles take place on diversified maps (snowy ones, deserts, etc.). All of them are multi-leveled and allow for tactical use of the environment. The game features mediocre, slightly cartoonish visuals.
Fatigue
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Adventure, Horror, Singleplayer, Survival, Isometric View.
Fatigue is a PC-based adventure in which we play the role of a former policeman trying to solve a mysterious murder case. The game is maintained in a climate of horror and offers complex puzzles logic. The game, observed in isometric view, is enriched by survival elements.
Sacred Legends
August 25, 2016
RPG, Fantasy, Hack'and'slash, Internet, Multiplayer, Action RPG, Singleplayer.
An action role-playing game by Chimera Entertainmet, and the first mobile installment of the popular Sacred series. The game is set in the fantasy land of Ancaria, which is on the brink of destruction due to the Demon Lords, trying to open the gates of hell and release armies of darkness upon the world. Your task is to thwart that evil plan. You see the in-game world from the point of view of a camera hovering high over the protagonist's head, and the gameplay consists of exploring, completing quests, gathering experience, and battling hordes of enemies. There are several playable characters to choose from, each using different weapons and abilities, as well as having their own skill tree. The game also features a simple crafting system. The story campaign can be played in either single-player or co-op mode. There's also an option of PvP battles, taking place on special arenas.
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Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse
February 10, 2016
RPG, Fantasy, jRPG, Singleplayer, TPP, Turn-based, Nintendo Exclusive, Urban Fantasy.
Another installment of the popular series of jRPG games based on books written by Aya Nishitani. The title was produced and released by Japanese studio Atlus. Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse takes the player to ruined Tokio of year 2030 in which armies of demons are fighting the angels. The player assumes the role of a warrior who after dying comes back from the afterlife as a servant of deity Dagda. The resurrected warrior can tame demons and force them to fight on his side. The player travels through three-dimensional locations presented by using third-person perspective. On his way there are NPCs with whom he can talk and there are monsters to defeat. The battles are turn-based and they take place on special arenas. During the encounters, the player is accompanied by one of seven companions and by three demons out of more than 450 available. These creatures can be combined in order to obtain a more powerful unit. Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse offers three-dimensional anime-styled graphics. The gameplay is accompanied by heavy, climatic music.
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Manifold Garden
October 18, 2019
Puzzle, Experimental/artistic, Exploration Games, FPP, Indie Games, Singleplayer.
An original puzzle game with exploration elements, created by a small debuting team, William Chyr Studio. Manifold Garden takes the players to an irrational world where laws of physics are constantly being broken. The core of the game lies in exploration of unusual surroundings, unraveling its mysteries and rules but also solving numerous puzzles which requires the players to think unconventionally. The game is presented from a first-person perspective and the environment consists of architectonic creations that defy the laws of physics, e.g. never-ending steps or 3D labyrinths. Gravitation isn't always the same here, which means that we can walk not only on ground but also on walls and ceilings. However, in order to discover new paths that lead to new stages we should demonstrate our ability to think out of the box and go beyond clichés. The graphics, based mostly on contours, feature a cartoonish style.
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The Warlock of Firetop Mountain
September 1, 2016
RPG, Fantasy, Gamebook, Singleplayer, Turn-based, Isometric View.
An adaptation of the popular gamebook that was released in the 80's. The game was developed by Tin Man Games. It takes place in a grim fantasy universe and the player assumes the role of an adventurer who seeks to obtain treasures of a powerful sorcerer hiding at the top of the titular mountain. In order to reach the chest with the valuables, one must gain two keys and then defeat the sorcerer. Gameplay mechanics in The Warlock of Firetop Mountain are similar to classic gamebooks, allowing the player to explore dungeons, disarm various traps and fight monsters – all by selecting one of a few available actions. What’s different from the original gamebook is how the action is presented. Instead of blocks of text, the title employs fully three-dimensional graphics with text descriptions. Combat sequences play out using a turn-based system, just like in classic cRPG games.
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Cities: Skylines - Natural Disasters
November 29, 2016
Strategy, City Builder, Economic, Sandbox, Singleplayer.
The third paid expansion to the successful economic strategy game Cities Skylines in which the player is building modern cities and manages their economy and industry. As the title suggests, Cities Skylines – Natural Disasters expansion introduces various cataclysms that can devastate player’s cities. Among them there are fires, meteor impacts, hurricanes and earthquakes. In order to deal with new challenges, the players can use various preventive means, such as an early warning system or evacuation. A radio is used to warn the people, and during peaceful times it can be used for listening to new music tracks. The Natural Disasters expansion introduces a long-awaited novelty – scenario mode that enables the player to create custom missions with a selected starting city and winning conditions. The created missions can be shared through the Steam Workshop.
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Jeeboman
April 5, 2016
Action, FPP, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, SteamVR, VR.
A first-person shooter that uses virtual reality technology. The game was designed by the creators of Cloudlands and A-10. Jeeboman takes place in a futuristic city that is attacked by an army of robots controlled from outer space by an alien civilization. The player is tasked with defending from the aggressors – both in the city and on the alien ship. When fighting the enemy, the player can use five different weapons, including a laser cannon, a shotgun and a rocket launcher. The protagonist also has a handy teleportation device, which enables him to quickly move through the battlefield. In Jeeboman the player can freely look around by using their head movements. The aiming is performed by using the controllers assigned to both hands. The game takes place in a three-dimensional environment created using the Unity technology. The music that accompanies the player during the game consists of fast, electronic tracks that compose themselves well with the general feel of the game.
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theBlu
April 5, 2016
Simulation, Educational, FPP, Singleplayer, SteamVR, VR.
An interactive first-person experience in which the player can observe the living depths of the ocean by using virtual reality goggles. theBlu was developed by Wevr, Inc.; The title offers three different experiences in which the role of the player is limited to observing what is happening on the screen. In Whale Encounter the users find themselves in a sunken shipwreck, from where they can observe a giant whale. Reef Migration presents the underwater journey of sea turtles. Luminous Abyss shows the creatures that live at the bottom of the oceans – medusas that glow in the darkness and strange predatory fish. During the game the player can slow down time in order to take a closer look at the surroundings. They can also use a flashlight, which is useful when exploring the bottom of the sea. Due to the character of the game, the visuals and sounds are its most important aspect – theBlu offers almost photorealistic graphics: detailed fauna and flora and realistic water. During the game the player can hear authentic background sounds accompanied by ambient music.
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Savage Resurrection
August 18, 2016
Action, Fantasy, FPP, Internet, Multiplayer, RTS.
A hybrid of an action and an RTS game created with multiplayer gameplay in mind. The plot follows an unending war between two factions: humans and beasts. The main focus of the game are clashes between two 16-player teams. Each of the armies has a commander, whose perspective differs from the rest of the team. The leaders are given a typical RTS interface – they observe the events from a top-down camera, and their tasks include constructing buildings, research, gathering resources, and sending heavy units, such as siege weaponry, to combat. The remaining players take part in a classic action game; they can use firearms – the events are seen from the first-person perspective – as well as melee weapons, with the camera assuming third-person perspective when using them. The key to success lies in cooperation and carrying out orders received from the commander, who has a better view of the battlefield. The game uses Unreal Engine 4, which allowed for high-quality graphics.
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Cayne
January 24, 2017
Adventure, Indie Games, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Isometric View, Free-to-play.
A completely free, standalone expansion for Stasis – a dark science-fiction adventure game released in 2015. The plot of Cayne references the base game in a number of ways, but without spoiling it, so players new to the series can also experience the title in full. Story introduces a pregnant woman named Hadle, who wakes up in an obscure medical facility, where unknown men want to take her baby away. As can easily be imagined, the player’s objective is to make sure that this doesn’t happen. The gameplay is exactly the same as in Stasis, so we are looking at a classic adventure game, seen from an isometric view. During the campaign, designed to last for roughly 1.5 hour, we are mainly occupied with exploration of new locations and searching for items, which are necessary to solve the problems turning up along the way. From the audio-visual side, the game relies on the same, albeit beefed up, visuals. Nonetheless, Cayne has a completely new soundtrack, composed by Ivo Sadiski.
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Super Mario Maker 3DS
December 2, 2016
Arcade, 2D, Mario, Platformers, Singleplayer, Nintendo Exclusive.
A portable version of the awarded level editor that allows the players to create custom levels for the games from the Super Mario Bros. series. Similarly as in the original title, published by Nintendo in 2015, the gameplay consists of creating two-dimensional platform game levels. The title is very simple and intuitive, and this edition was enriched with touch screen support. Super Mario Maker 3DS, similarly as its predecessor, enables the player to quickly test created levels in order to easily add required improvements. However, unfinished work can be shared with other players only locally. Each feature of the game was adapted to two graphics styles – the original one that references the 8-bit Super Mario Bros and the style of Super Mario Bros. U. The game also supports amiibo figurines thanks to which the player can unlock new skins for the protagonist.
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BUTCHER
October 5, 2016
Action, 2D, Indie Games, Polish games, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Shooters.
A science fiction two-dimensional retro shooter by TransHuman Design. In BUTCHER, we assume the role of a cyborg who is programmed to kill humans on sight. The action is presented in a classical side view, and the gameplay is focused on traversing post-apocalyptic locations and eliminating encountered enemies. The protagonist fulfills this goal with several kinds of weapons, including, among several other things, a chainsaw that is a sort of a nod to the creators of Doom. Opponents can also be killed with elements of the environment and various traps, although it must be remembered that the cyborg we control isn’t immune to them, either. The gameplay is characterized by intense brutality and a high difficulty level, drawing inspiration from the style of the 90s era. The game features incredibly atmospheric pixel-art graphics.
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The Uncertain: Last Quiet Day
September 22, 2016
Adventure, Indie Games, Point-and-click, Post-apocalypse, Robots, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
An episodic exploration adventure game, created by an independent studio ComonGames. The plot takes place in a post-apocalyptic world in which humanity, as a result of multiple, prolonged wars, has become completely extinct. Earth is now a home to simple life forms and AI-controlled robots. In a series of episodes, we assume the role of various machines, the main task of which is to discover the human nature and reasons for the fall of a whole civilization. The action in The Uncertain is seen from a first-person perspective, while the gameplay involves exploring diverse environments, acquiring information from leftover notes and journals, and finally, solving various riddles. The latter focus on manipulating various items and elements of the environment, often forcing the player to think unconventionally. High-quality visuals are achieved thanks to the Unity engine, with atmospheric, ambient soundtrack complementing the visual side.
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SMASH+GRAB
cancelled
Action, Beat 'em Up, Hack'and'slash, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Science Fiction, Online, Singleplayer, TPP.
A multiplayer-oriented TPP action game developed by United Front Games. The plot of SMASH+GRAB takes place in a grim future, in a world governed by powerful corporations; however, the game features a satirical, exaggerated vide. The players assume the role of gang members participating in an underground entertainment show, in which criminal groups clash to see which team will be the first to steal 50,000$ from the storefronts. Two five-man teams participate in the game. Each group has a leader, his second-in-command, and three normal soldiers. During the fights, we can only use fists and improvised melee tools we have crafted ourselves. As we gain subsequent experience levels, we unlock new skills, accessories and elements to personalize the appearance of our heroes.
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Dreamals
April 21, 2015
Puzzle, 2D, Puzzle Elements, Indie Games, Platformers, Singleplayer.
A 2D logic puzzle platform game by XINESS Games. You lead a group of animals, which can only move in one direction: the parrot can move up, the raccoon can move left, and the goat can move right. When two of them meet, they merge into a new creature, who possesses the abilities of both of them. Dreamals consists of eighty levels, each of them set in one of four varied environments. In every level your task is to reach the key, which opens the passage to the next stage. During the game, you have to not only use your brain, but also reflexes, as the levels are full of traps, such as spikes or cannons.
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PewDiePie's Tuber Simulator
September 29, 2016
Strategy, Economic, Simulation Elements, Singleplayer.
Another title from an independent studio – Outerminds, released under PewDiePie brand – an incredibly popular youtuber involved with the video game industry. The player assumes the role of an author, creating movies intended for the YouTube platform. The gameplay is similar to classic economical strategies – we begin the game in a small, seedy room, investing the earned money into better apartments and professional equipment. This influences not only on the quality of our videos, but also the number of our viewers and the amount of money we make. The Sims influences can be found when we take care of the daily activities undertaken by our hero, as well as his personal growth. The action in PewDiePie’s Tuber Simulator is presented from an isometric perspective, while the visuals are heavily influenced by pixel art style. The whole game is complemented by specific humor, characteristic for PewDiePie videos.
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Lastfight
May 19, 2016
Fighting, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Singleplayer.
A 3D fighting game in the vein of Power Stone that is a debut project of the French studio Piranaking. Lastfight is based on a popular comic LASTMAN. In contrast to classic beat‘em ups in which the characters move on two-dimensional stages, Lastfight introduces small 3D arenas. This way, the player can try to get their opponent from behind, or use the elements of the environment – for example, hitting an enemy with an armchair. The combat system is clearly arcade and requires some manual skills to master the combo sequences. In all, the players can choose from a set of ten fighters. Lastfight offers three main gameplay modes: story campaign, and one-on-one or two-on-two duels. Aside from that, a few extra modes have been prepared, including Free for All, where everybody clashes with everybody, Endless, in which the objective is survival with only one health bar, and Pinball, consisting of throwing balls at our enemy. Lastfight employs a lowbrow, comic book-like visual style.
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Police Tactics: Imperio
September 7, 2016
Strategy, Economic, Police, Singleplayer, Isometric View.
A real-time strategy created by CyberphobX studio. The player assumes the role of Harvey Croft, a rookie police commander whose main task is to capture the mysterious leader of a crime syndicate called Imperio. The gameplay is comprised of managing the precinct, coordinating individual officer's actions, and generally-understood crime fighting on the streets of fictional city of Newport Falls. The last goal is possible thanks to obtaining evidence and using it to find the culprits. In Police Tactics: Imperio, budget and resource control are of primary concern. By racking up high-profile arrests, the player unlocks new precincts, units, and upgrades. Our subordinates get promoted to officers, or detectives, and as the time goes, we upgrade our garage with new police cars, or even helicopters which allow for better access to crime scenes. An interesting aspect of the game is the presence of German and American police cars. Additionally, the news about events in the game world are relayed by a radio, modeled after similar devices used by American law officers.
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Assassin's Creed: The Ezio Collection
November 15, 2016
Action, Historical, Package, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Remaster/remake, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Stealth, TPP, 16th Century, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.
A compilation of three most popular installments of the Assassin’s Creed series that includes Assassin's Creed II, Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood, and Assassin's Creed: Revelations. The main protagonist of the trilogy is Ezio Auditore de Firenze, an Italian assassin who lived on the turn of the 15th and 16th century. In these productions, the players have an opportunity to visit the Renaissance Venice and Florence as well as Rome, ruled by Borgias, and Constantinople just a few years before Suleiman the Magnificent conquered it. For the purposes of Assassin's Creed: The Ezio Collection, every aforementioned title was visually enhanced — the most important change is rising the screen resolution to 1080p but some textures and character models were improved, too. While multiplayer modes were deleted, all expansions and DLCs for the single player campaigns were preserved.
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Tanki X
March 13, 2018
Action, Tanks, Internet, Multiplayer, Free-to-play.
A free-to-play multiplayer shooter developed by the independent studio AlternativaPlatform. The players fight online battles on virtual battlefields while steering various tanks.
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Samurai Warriors: Spirit of Sanada
November 23, 2016
Action, Hack'and'slash, Samurai, Singleplayer, TPP.
Another installment in the series of dynamical action games traditionally developed by Omega Force. This time the player assumes the role of Yukimura Sanada, one of the more popular protagonists of the series. We follow his story from birth, through the trainings that prepare him to combat, to the civil war and death during the siege of Osaka. The gameplay is similar to the one present in the previous games in the series and is based on battles with thousands of participants. Among the improvements created by the developers there is a selection of game modes – the adventure starts in the “castle city”, a base from which we can not only select playing mode but also participate in various side activities. The main mode of the game is a historical war campaign during which the player has freedom to select tactics and optional objectives. What’s new are the “Long-term Battles” – fights that take many hours and have a day and night cycle. Samurai Warriors: Sanada Maru has high quality graphics provided by the engine created for the fourth main installment of the series.
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Disgaea 2 PC
January 30, 2017
RPG, Fantasy, Humorous, jRPG, Singleplayer, Tactics, Turn-based, Isometric View.
The definitive edition of the second installment in the Disgaea series, developed by Nippon Ichi Software for PC. The action of this jRPG takes place in Veldime – a fantasy world that has been struck by a curse summoned by a dark lord – Zenon. As a result, its inhabitants have been changed into demonic beings. The only hope lies in Adell – a courageous youth who challenged the powerful adversary. The gameplay in Disgaea 2 PC is based on exploration and completing story and side quests, developing our character through new equipment and learning powerful skills, and enemy encounters. The battles take place in a turn-based system, and the key to success is using our hero and his party’s abilities, and adopting an effective tactic – the players can move their units during their turn. The game is complemented by an additional story episode, starring another character – Axel, and special gameplay variants for seasoned players. When compared to the PlayStation 2 version, the PC edition can boast higher screen resolution, and controls that allow the player to use keyboard and mouse combo.
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Hearthstone: One Night in Karazhan
August 11, 2016
Puzzle, Fantasy, Internet, Card Games, Multiplayer, Online, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.
Another expansion to the blockbuster digital card game Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft by the Blizzard company. The add-on One Night in Karazhan introduces new adventure, in which we are invited to a great party organized by wizard Medivh in the titular tower. We meet various prominent people, like the majordomo Moroes, against whom obviously we can duel. All of this to find the host who has mysteriously vanished at the beginning of the party. Expansion does not offer any ground-shaking novelties, with the biggest one being introduction of a pack of 45 completely new cards. It also presents players with previously unseen board of Karazhan tower and enhances gameplay with portals, which warp time and space to allow for summoning of random minions. Finally, there are more class-specific challenges that enable us to acquire special cards.
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The Great Whale Road
March 31, 2017
RPG, 2D, Strategic Elements, Historical, Singleplayer, Turn-based, The Vikings.
A strategy role-playing game set in the early Middle Ages, and the first production by Sunburned Games. The game takes place in the 7th century Europe, and there is a large focus on historical accuracy and the plot, divided into campaign for each of the playable nations (e.g. the Danish, the Franks, the Picts and the Anglo-Saxons). Independently of the chosen nation, you play as a chief of a small clan, whose duty is to care for their home village and to lead their warriors during the battles with enemies. The gameplay revolves around two seasons. While you spend winter mostly in the village, planning and managing your people and resources, in summer you sail out, usually to raid others. While the exploring part takes place in real time, the combat is turn based and features card game elements.
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Rick and Morty: Virtual Rick-ality
April 20, 2017
Arcade, FPP, Humorous, Indie Games, PlayStation VR, Science Fiction, Animated TV Series, TV Series, Singleplayer, SteamVR, VR.
A first-person perspective arcade title based on the adult cartoon Rick and Morty. The title is developed by the independent studio Owlchemy Labs under the watchful eye of the creators of the cartoon, including Justin Roiland. During gameplay, you take control of the titular heroes and travel through a number of locations from the TV series, where you can have fun with Rick’s crazy gadgets. There is a set of missions which can be accomplished in many ways, with the use of unique items. Even though Rick’s laboratory serves as the focal point of the game, you also travel to other planets and dimensions through portals. Rick and Morty Simulator: Virtual Rick-ality is created for VR devices and motion controllers. The visuals are attractive, but it is the physics engine that deserves most recognition, as it is responsible for the proper behavior of items that interact with each other.
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Haimrik
June 19, 2018
Action, 2.5D, Indie Games, Platformers, Action Adventure, Singleplayer, Verbal.
An original mix of an adventure game and a platformer, developed by the independent studio Below the Game. The action is set in a fantasy world in which you play as the titular hero – a young scribe Haimrik. You mission is to face an evil king and his Word Warriors. The protagonist, however, is not helpless and alone – accompanied by Masamba, a constantly-hungry lioness, he commands the Power of the Words, his basic weapon. Gameplay consists of exploring locations and jumping on platforms. Solving puzzles and fighting enemies play the key roles in the title – both aspects require stepping on the right stones with words carved in them. For example, a stone with “water” written on it, neutralizes a fire trap, while closed doors are opened by a stone with the word “key”. The title features loads of black humor and unusual, monochromatic visuals with the sepia effect.
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ReRunners: Race for the World
June 29, 2016
Arcade, 2D, Internet, Multiplayer, Free-to-play.
A mobile arcade racing game with platform game features. It is the first game developed by Klang Games. In ReRunners: Race for the World the player assumes the role of a runner who wants to become the best runner in the world. Other players have a similar goal and one must race against them during the game. Gameplay mechanics are rather simple and consist mostly of jumping and avoiding obstacles on a few dozen of varied levels such as jungle, floating island or a rainbow arc. Levels feature open structure, allowing the player to freely explore them and collect various power-ups like bombs or jetpacks during the race. The power-ups are helpful in completing the race on first place. Additionally, as the game progresses, the player gains experience which allows him to develop abilities such as double jump. The game focuses only on online multiplayer mode.
Micro Machines (2016)
July 12, 2016
Racing, Arcade Elements, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Isometric View, Toys, Free-to-play.
A mobile reboot of the cult-classic series of racing games, created by Codemasters Software. In comparison to the original, which was popular in the 90s, the backbone of the gameplay hasn’t changed much. The action is once again presented from a top-down view, with the competition between small, remote-controlled vehicles being the mainstay of the game. The races take place on specially prepared tracks, located in such places as desks, kitchen sinks, or a billiards table. The player has to watch out not only for the enemies, but also for various obstacles like cutlery lying around the track, or even spilled glue. The key to success lies in using power-ups and tuning the vehicles – the number of the latter has increased to over sixty, including very fast, exotic cars, hot rods and muscle cars that are popular among tuners, or even atypical choices for a racing game in form of police cars and hovercrafts. The power-ups available in Micro Machines not only increase the vehicles’ performance, but also their battle potential – during the gameplay, we can use shields, flamethrowers, as well as hard-hitting blasters. Aside from gameplay modes present in the previous installments, a new mode has been introduced – Arena – that forces us to eliminate other competitors. Our results can be stored on an online scoreboard.
Dear Charlotte
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Action, Episodic, FPP, Horror, Indie Games, Action Adventure, Singleplayer, Stealth, Survival Horror.
A first-person perspective action psychological survival horror game. It is the first game developed by an independent Indian studio Method to Madness. In Dear Charlotte the player assumes the role of a man who once was a patient of an impoverished research facility. When an outbreak of a mysterious virus takes place in the facility, he is saved by dr Kremlin, a psychically unstable man who seems to be responsible for the situation. In order to survive and solve the dark mysteries of the place, the protagonist must choose between listening to the advice of a madman and listening to his own subconscious and senses. Instead of focusing on combat and fighting hordes of enemies, the game is about atmosphere and stealth. The player cannot use any weapons and the only way to survive is to hide and escape. However, dr. Kremlin, amnesia, and gradually increasing madness of the protagonist make it harder with each passing moment.
Lantern
November 15, 2016
Adventure, Experimental/artistic, Exploration Games, Arcade Elements, Indie Games, Meta Quest / Oculus, PlayStation VR, Singleplayer, SteamVR, TPP, VR.
An unusual exploration game developed by Italian studio Storm in a Teacup. The plot of the game focuses on an Asian princess whose tears caused the world around her to lose its colors and start dying. The player assumes the role of a small lantern and is tasked with returning the life and colors to the realm by making everyone remember about the power of love. There are four areas to visit, each with different architecture and environment. The unusual protagonist is transported there by the wind. The lantern is able to turn other lanterns on, bring petrified animals back to life and activate various devices encountered on the way. The title features high quality three-dimensional graphics inspired by oriental aesthetics. The title supports virtual reality goggles, but the device isn’t mandatory for the game to work.
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Suicide Squad: Special Ops
July 14, 2016
Action, DC Comics, FPS, Singleplayer, Supervillains.
A mobile first-person perspective shooter based on the movie Suicide Squad which, in turn, was based on the popular comic series Suicide Squad. The story of the game is loosely based on the plot of the movie. However, it is just an excuse for the actual gameplay. During the game the player assumes the role of one of the members of the titular Suicide Squad, a secret task force consisting of supervillains forced into submission. The action is shown from first-person perspective and the gameplay focuses on eliminating hordes of monsters swarming through the city of Midway. Three playable characters are available in Suicide Squad: Special Ops - Deadshot, Diablo and Harley Quinn. Each one of them has unique attacks and abilities that can be activated after filling a special meter. No matter which character you choose, two remaining ones are controlled by artificial intelligence.
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Deckstorm: Duel of Guardians
December 15, 2016, End of Life
Puzzle, Fantasy, Internet, Card Games, Multiplayer, Singleplayer.
Mobile card game in fantasy world, which is in state of chaos after the destruction of Sacred Spire. We play as one of the guardians of the Spire, trying to overcome the situation. Gameplay of Deckstorm: Duel of Guardian focuses on dueling with cards representing characters, spells and items. As usual, completing a deck the fits our play style is highly important. Despite its complex mechanics, gameplay is very fast-paced, mainly due to lack of turns, as all players act at the same time. This results in short, but intensive matches, as players must predict opponent’s plays rather than counter them. Additionally, the game offers an extensive card development system inspired by RPG titles. Unsurprisingly, single player campaign acts as prologue to multiplayer experience.
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The Fall Part 2: Unbound
December 15, 2016, End of Life
Adventure, 2.5D, Indie Games, Metroidvania, Platformers, Action Adventure, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
An action adventure game with platformer elements, developed by the independent studio Over the Moon Games. The production is a direct sequel to The Fall which debuted in 2014. After the events of the original, ARID reaches the global network and her primary task is to save herself — the heroine, who is an advanced artificial intelligence, takes over various robots to do so. The gameplay of The Fall Part 2: Unbound is presented from a side view. The fun is focused on exploration of the places we visit and assuming control over various characters that have different abilities and limitations. The key to success is to use their individual capabilities not only while moving through locations but also when solving puzzles or fighting. The production is powered by the Unity technology, which provides decent graphics. Contrary to its predecessor, the title was released on many platforms simultaneously.
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Just Sing
December 15, 2016, End of Life
Party, Karaoke, Multiplayer, Music, Splitscreen, Singleplayer.
A karaoke game created by iNiS. It is a spin-off of one of Ubisoft's flagship franchises - Just Dance, a series developed since 2009. In contrast to Just Dance, Just Sing requires the player to sing along the lyrics which are displayed at the bottom of the screen. The game monitors the player's voice and reads the movements of their lips in order to evaluate their performance. Just Sing features the latest hits and can be enjoyed in several game modes, both for single and multiplayer experience (up to 4 players). An opportunity to shoot one's own video clip is an additional feature of the game, but the player can also share their clips with others. The game requires either Kinect or PlayStation Camera. Having neither of these devices, the player can still enjoy the game with a smartphone in their hand (a special application needs to be installed first).
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MegaTagmension Blanc + Neptune VS Zombies
December 15, 2016, End of Life
Action, Fantasy, Hack'and'slash, Humorous, Internet, Multiplayer, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, TPP.
A hack-and-slash action game developed as an effect of cooperation between a company known as Idea Factory, and the Japanese Tamsoft studio; the game is a spin-off of the popular Hyperdimension Neptunia series. The plot of the game is unrelated to any installment belonging to the said franchise, offering a completely new, alternative universe instead. The game follows the adventures of students attending a girls' school. In order to promote the facility, they decide to shoot a zombie-themed movie. For unknown reasons however, the school gets attacked by real zombies. The female characters will have to face them, but also capture the events on camera. The game is played from a third-person view and the player assumes the roles of two characters having unique attacks and special abilities - also, the player can switch between the two at any time. MegaTagmension Blanc + Neptune VS Zombies offers a multiplayer mode for up to 4 players as well. Here, the players will find missions with unique objectives, as well as enemies that do not appear in the story campaign.
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Ever Oasis
December 15, 2016, End of Life
RPG, Action RPG, Singleplayer, Nintendo Exclusive.
Ever Oasis is another game from the Japanese studio Grezzo, created in cooperation with Nintendo. Ever Oasis is an action RPG that focuses on world exploration and combat. Tethu, the game's protagonist, has to not only find his missing brother, but also create a well-functioning oasis in the middle of a desert to help him prepare for the confrontation with the forces of Chaos. By doing various quests we get the so-called 'dewadems', a currency that will allow us to build new buildings in our settlement and to buy more powerful equipment. During our adventures we will meet some NPCs that will aid us in our quest or will want to live in our oasis. Combat, one of the game's key elements, is purely arcade. Key to victory lies in striking effectively, doing powerful combo attacks (the possibility to swap between the members of our party anytime we want), and evading our enemies' strikes. Ever Oasis has eye-pleasing visuals. The game also features a characteristic, cartoon-inspired style.
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BATTLECREW Space Pirates
December 15, 2016, End of Life
Action, 2.5D, Indie Games, Internet, Multiplayer, Platformers, Science Fiction, Side-scroll, Online, Shooters, Free-to-play.
A competition-oriented, online multiplayer action game created by DONTNOD Eleven - a French developer. The players assume the roles of charismatic space pirates fighting over the greatest treasures in the galaxy. The game offers four character classes - each has unique attacks and moves differently. Two teams of eight players at maximum fight one another here. Depending on the game mode, the players' goal is to gather as much gold as they can or eliminate all the enemies. The experience is enhanced with an extensive social component. Between the matches, the player can visit the so-called Tortuga, which is the social center of the game, located at a space station. There, the player can check rankings and others' statistics, begin a session with newly met pirates or take part in various challenges allowing to unlock new maps, characters, skins, additional shouts and game modes.
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League of Legends: Turret Defense
May 1, 2010, End of Life
Strategy, Fantasy, Singleplayer, Tower Defense, Free-to-play.
League of Legends: Turret Defense is a tower defense strategy developed for the iOS mobile system. The player's task is to construct automatic defensive structures in such a way as to prevent enemies from reaching his base. We are rewarded for the deaths of our enemies with funds that we spend on further strengthening our structures.
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Championship Manager 17
May 1, 2010, End of Life
Sports, Manager, Football Manager, Football, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.
A football manager from one of the most popular series of the genre. Championship Manager 17 is a free-to-play mobile game with microtransactions, developed by Square Enix's internal studio. As always, we assume the role of a manager running a football club, whose task is to lead his organization onto a path to victory and financial success. The player’s responsibilities include making transfers, organization of training sessions, and preparation of tactical plans for the matches. Of course, balancing the budget is a key issue, the one above all others. Championship Manager 17 makes use of an extensive database built on official licenses. The authors included up-to-date statistics and line-ups, a more realistic approach and an improved interface. Other novelties include the ability to hire assistants, who can relieve us from some duties, and a two-dimensional graphic engine, allowing us to follow the matches live, and modify tactics on the fly.
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Subsiege
May 1, 2010, End of Life
Strategy, Indie Games, Internet, MOBA, Multiplayer, Under Water, RTS, Science Fiction, Tactics.
Subsiege is an original blend of a real-time strategy and a MOBA game developed by the German studio Icebird. The game takes place in the second part of the 21st century, when almost all of the Earth's natural resources are depleted. The depths of seas are the last place where they can be found. This leads to a full-scale underwater war for those exact resources. Before we start, we have to chose a couple of ships from the available ones. We will be able to use and construct only them during the RTS matches. As we play, we will have to build special structures that will gather the resources and will have to lead a group of combat units to battle. Each ship has a limited amount of oxygen, so we will have to gather as much resources as possible before our crew members face asphyxiation. We can increase our oxygen supplies by gathering oxygen tanks from destroyed enemy ships. The game offers a multiplayer mode (both co-op and competitive) along with a single player campaign. The game's PvP world has a permanent nature and constantly changes as a result of players' actions.
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Call of R'lyeh
May 1, 2010, End of Life
Adventure, Cthulhu, Exploration Games, FPP, Indie Games, Singleplayer.
A short, exploratory adventure by FPP, using motifs taken from the work of H.P. Lovecraft. The game takes us to the sunken city of R'lyeh, where according to legend lies sleeping Cthulhu, and our task is to find ten artifacts that will allow us to free ourselves from the nightmare.
Carrier Deck
May 1, 2010, End of Life
Simulation, Helicopters, Planes, Singleplayer.
A management-based simulator developed by Every Single Soldier. The player assumes the role of air traffic control officer aboard the USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76), a Nimitz-class aircraft carrier. Particular missions take place on the oceans all over the world and involve managing the crew and equipment of the ship - all this to prepare the machines in time for a safe take off from the deck and to ensure their safety when they return from each mission. The aircraft carrier hosts various airplanes (E-2 Hawkeye, F/A-18 Hornet) and choppers (Seahawk, Chinook). Designing the right queue for the machines and avoiding any collisions is crucial, as the difficulty level increases with one’s progress through the game. Moreover, the player has to pay attention to the changing weather conditions. The visuals featured by Carrier Deck are limited; nonetheless, the developers managed to represent the models of particular aircraft quite well - this regards also the USS Ronald Reagan itself.
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Space Rift
May 1, 2010, End of Life
Action, Simulation Elements, Space, Meta Quest / Oculus, Action Adventure, Singleplayer, SteamVR, VR.
An adventure action game that tells the story of a pilot of a spaceship. It is a debut game of the studio Vibrant Core and it was created for the virtual reality technology. The story of Space Rift – Episode 1 takes place in the future, where the humanity was forced to leave Earth and colonize Mars. The main protagonist of the game is one of the employees of a greedy corporation that controls the society. He is wrongly accused of treason. In order to save his life, he joins a rebel group and helps them in developing a project that can save humanity. The player is tasked with helping the rebels by gathering valuable resources and defending them from enemy drones. The mechanics of Space Rift – Episode 1 focus on utilizing VR technology. Screens and buttons of the virtual cockpit are not only a part of the background, they have to be properly used to control the spaceship. As the game progress, the protagonist can improve the arsenal of his ship and constantly upgrade it.
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1944 Burning Bridges
May 1, 2010, End of Life
Strategy, Hotseat, World War II, Internet, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Turn-based, Free-to-play.
A mobile turn-based strategy game developed by team at HandyGames studio, recreating major military operations of the World War II, like the allied landing in Normandy. We can play as either United Nations or Axis, with each faction having different units and equipment, not to mention missions and their objectives. Gameplay takes place on maps, covered in hexagon grids, based on historical battlefields, with turn-based battles resembling those from classics of the genre, e.g. the Panzer General series. 1944 Burning Bridges emphasizes tactical aspects and allows us to use various offensive tactics, including surprise attacks, surgical strikes at strategic points, seizing or destroying buildings and bridges, and setting blockades. Classic single player campaign is complemented by two multiplayer modes (online or in hotseat).
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The Ship: Remasted
May 1, 2010, End of Life
Action, Detective, FPP, Internet, Multiplayer, Remaster/remake, Online, Social Deduction Game.
A refreshed version of the original online game from 2005. The project started its life as a modification to the cult game Half-Life 2. The story of the game was inspired by the novel Death on the Nile written by Agatha Christie. The game takes place on a ship where each of the passengers receives a task to kill a specific person. The objective can be completed in various ways, by using a wide variety of weapons and useful gadgets. Security systems and the necessity to take care of various needs of the character make the task harder. While trying to eliminate their own target, the players cannot forget that they themselves may be a someone else's target. Because of that, one must perform actions that will mislead the opponent – change clothes or hairstyle. The Ship: Remastered doesn’t introduce any changes to the gameplay mechanics except offering improved graphics in HD resolution.
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EGZ
May 1, 2010, End of Life
Arcade, 2D, Puzzle Elements, Platformers, Singleplayer.
A mobile arcade game from Lonely Woof studio, combining features of a two-dimensional platformer and minigolf. EGZ presents an alternative vision of the beginning of life on Earth, according to which the first living organisms (the eponymous Egzs) were born from randomly mixing organic matter and took on the form of colorful jellies on legs. The surroundings turn out to be extremely hostile for them, and how long will those creatures survive is entirely in the players' hands. Their task is to lead the unusual microorganisms through various levels filled with obstacles and traps. The game’s difficulty comes down to correctly shooting our Egz so it will roll and bounce from different surfaces without getting hurt. EGZ stands out due to its highly simplified controls and colorful, animated 2D graphics.
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Super Powerboy
May 1, 2010, End of Life
Arcade, Auto-runner, Platformers, Singleplayer.
Developed by an independent studio Pixel Blast, a mobile platformer classified as an endless runner. The main hero is a boy who lives in a world oppressed by cruel robots. He is the only one who can stop the tyranny of the machines. The early stages of Super Powerboy strongly resemble typical endless runners – the speeding protagonist can jump, slide, thus avoiding obstacles and enemies. As you level up, you unlock another elements of the hero’s special suit, which grants him special powers – e.g. shoes that allow him to reach places otherwise impossible to reach, a blaster he shoot robots with, a strengthened armor and shield that can protect the boy from bullets.
Minecraft: Education Edition
May 1, 2010, End of Life
Adventure, Crafting, Educational, FPP, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Sandbox, Singleplayer, Survival, TPP.
A special edition of the world-famous game, Minecraft, aimed at providing educational values, created by Mojang AB and owned by Microsoft. Mechanically it does not differ from the original title. It still offers an open world waiting to be explored, where we can collect materials, create various tools and constructions – all of this being tinged with survival elements. Minecraft: Education Edition – previously known as MinecraftEdu – features a wide range of utilities for students and teachers, including improved maps with coordinates, an option allowing import/export of the worlds, expanded multiplayer, and options for saving students’ work, creating their virtual portfolios or personalized profiles etc. The game is available exclusively for educational and cultural institutions and requires a special license.
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