Detention
January 12, 2017
Adventure, 2D, Horror, Indie Games, 60s and 70s, Singleplayer, Survival Horror.
A side-scrolling horror/adventure game. Detention is a debut project of Taiwanese studio Red Candle Games. The action of the game takes place in Taiwan during the 1960s, in the middle of martial law that lasted 37 years. We are taken to Greenwood, a high-school placed in a mountainous area. The players assume the role of two students who discover that the school became inhabited by wicked monsters known from local legends. Their mission is to survive, as well as to discover the origins of the mysterious evil. Detention is built on exploration, gathering items, and solving riddles, all performed through a classic point-and-click interface. Our protagonists are practically helpless in open combat, so their only way to deal with the danger is to hide and lay traps, and escape if need be. The two-dimensional visuals are quite interesting, as the developers were inspired by the mythology of China and Taiwan, as well as Taoist and Buddhist beliefs.
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Tartarus
November 22, 2017
Adventure, Puzzle Elements, FPP, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
A first-person perspective adventure game that takes place in year 2230. The security protocol on the mining and research ship Tartarus is activated for unknown reasons. It might cause the ship to crash on Neptun, so the player must manually reset the system before the crew dies.
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Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers
May 26, 2017
Fighting, 2D, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Remaster/remake, Singleplayer, Nintendo Exclusive.
Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers is a remastered version of the second game from the popular fighting game series, initially released in 1991. It was developed by Capcom and UDON Entertainment. The new edition has received a series of improvements and tweaks. There are two completely new playable characters available: Evil Ryu and Violent Ken. Each of the available fighters has their own story and set of moves, attacks, and combos. The game's visuals were also improved. All textures are now in high resolution, but we can still switch back to the retro-stylized pixel-art visuals if we want to. Though some things were changed and improved, the core of gameplay remains the same. The Versus mode allows us to fight with other players or against A.I. Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers also offers a special game mode where two players face the same A.I. controlled enemy.
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Xenoblade Chronicles 2
December 1, 2017
RPG, Fantasy, jRPG, Sandbox, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, TPP, Nintendo Exclusive.
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is the third entry in the Xenoblade series. The previous entries were Xenoblade Chronicles for Wii and Xenoblade Chronicles X for Wii U. The new entry isn’t directly related to its predecessors, but similarly to Final Fantasy series it shares some common elements with them, including enemies, available items, attacks and character skills. During the adventure the player assumes the role of a boy named Rex. Together with his friend Pyra he starts an epic journey in search for the mythical Elysium - humanity’s last hope for survival. In order to reach it, the two and their companions met during the adventure must travel through a vast fantasy world created on the back of monstrous titans.
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Forward Assault
June 12, 2017
Action, FPP, FPS, Internet, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Shooters, Modern Conflicts, Free-to-play.
An online FPS developed by Blayze Games for mobile platforms. Forward Assault’s lead designer was Lucas Wilde, the man whom the players owe the creation of Bullet Force, released in 2016. Forward Assault takes you to a virtual battle zones, where you take part in dynamic multiplayer combat. The game offers a variety of weapons, including the legendary AK-47 assault rifle as well as the Desert Eagle pistol. Apart from several multiplayer modes, Forward Assault includes single player, in which you face AI-controlled opponents. All this you can try out for free, as the game is distributed in a free-to-play business model.
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Double Dragon IV
January 30, 2017
Action, 2D, Beat 'em Up, Internet, Co-op, LAN, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Singleplayer.
The fourth installment in the legendary beat ‘em up series, developed by Arc System Works. The development was supported by the persons responsible for the cult-classic previous installments of the series, including Takaomi Kaneko, Yoshihisa Kishimoto, Koji Ogata, and Kazunaka Yamane. Similarly to the previous installments of the Double Dragon series, the gameplay focuses on traversing 2D locations and eliminating hordes of approaching opponents. Our means of survival include punches and kicks, as well as numerous melee weapons, with each level ending in a boss fight that requires much more effort from the player. Double Dragon IV received a story mode that can be completed alone, or with the help of another player. Completing the campaign unlocks the Tower Mode, involving the climb on the progressively higher levels of the titular tower, and a 2P Duel Mode, focusing on online 1v1 battes. The game is characterized by simple, pixel-art visuals, which take the player back to the previous installments of the series, known for popularizing the beat ‘em up genre.
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Endless Fables: The Minotaur's Curse
December 13, 2016
Adventure, Casual, Singleplayer, Hidden Objects.
A casual adventure game featuring hidden objects and developed as a result of the cooperation between a Hungarian studio Sunward Games and Artifex Mundi - a Polish publisher. The game focuses on the character of Pamela Cavendish, who has is given a chance to learn the truth behind a popular myth. Using Ariadne's Thread, the protagonist explores many diverse locations and overcomes the numerous obstacles she encounters. Her goal is to stop a mysterious religious group that has made efforts to resurrect the titular Minotaur. Finding the so-called Chosen One turns out to be the best solution, for this person is the only one capable of defeating the monster once and for all. In terms of the visuals, the game resembles the high standards Artifex Mundi had achieved with their previous titles. The mechanics also include patterns typical for HOPA games. Thus the player explores particular locations and gathers items required to solve the puzzles they stumble on. The experience is diversified with numerous, arcade-logic games and scenes featuring hidden objects.
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Semispheres
February 14, 2017
Arcade, 2D, Puzzle Elements, Indie Games, Singleplayer.
A maze-based logic game developed by Vivid Helix. Our job is to help two medusa-like creatures in navigating an abstract maze in search of an exit. Interestingly enough, each creature has its own version of the same level, forcing us to control both characters simultaneously using analog sticks. Each level is a logic minigame - the premise may be simple, but the game quickly increases its difficulty level, introducing more and more difficult puzzles and obstacles, including mobile enemies that can engage in pursuit. Semispheres is characterized by unusual simple-yet-vibrant graphics, and an original ambient soundtrack that creates a meditative atmosphere.
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Dead Metal Punks
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Action, Indie Games, Post-apocalypse, Shoot 'em Up, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.
A sidescrolling shooter with a post-apocalyptic setting – Dead Metal Punks is a debut project created by an independent developer: Paul Scott. In Dead Metal Punks, the players get to visit a Borderlands-like world, where the action is presented from the side and the gameplay has been divided into two different modes. In the first mode, the players control the main protagonist – Lily, while the second mode revolves around driving a fancy tank. No matter which mode we choose, we get to move left and right, and eliminate hordes of ground and air units. While playing the vehicle mode, players can experience certain platform game elements thanks to the tank’s engines that allow us to accelerate and cover a small distance in midair. Respective game stages end with boss fights, as a result of which players are awarded scrap that can be used in between the missions to upgrade our vehicle.
The Sims 4: Vampires
January 24, 2017
Simulation, Economic, Sandbox, Singleplayer, Life Sim, Vampires.
The seventh expansion for The Sims 4, developed by Electronic Arts. This time the player can turn their Sims into vampires – after the transformation your protégés gain supernatural powers, such as the ability to assume the form of a bat or become a cloud of mist. Sims can also control the minds of others and feed on their life energy – another way to regenerate their strength is to rest inside a coffin. Note that transformed characters shouldn’t get exposed to direct sunlight, because these can weaken or even kill them. The Sims 4: Vampires also brings along a brand new location (Forgotten Hollow), with such features as a grim graveyard, new interior decorations as well as extra customization options for Sims – some of the things that you can adjust are the length of fangs, skin complexion and eye color.
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Croixleur Sigma
April 30, 2014
Action, Fantasy, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Singleplayer, Slasher, TPP.
Arcade action game, using the formula of hack and slash. Players play the role of a warrior in a tournament where the stake is the privilege of queen protection. While playing, we fight dozens of enemies in small and closed arenas, using more than 20 different weapons and combos.
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DEXED
September 26, 2016
Action, FPP, Meta Quest / Oculus, PlayStation VR, Rail Shooter, Singleplayer, SteamVR, VR.
A rail shooter dedicated to HTC Vive headsets developed by Ninja Theory. We are given three distinct game modes – Challenge Mode, Arcade Mode, and Zen Mode. Challenge and Arcade modes focus on combat, while Zen Mode offers the ability to peacefully traverse three-dimensional environments. Choosing one of the arcade modes leaves us with two blasters that fire icy and fiery projectiles, effective against different types of opponents, as well as generate shields that can deflect or block incoming attacks. DEXED is a single player only title, yet we are also given online rankings that can be used to compare the results of different players. The game is characteristic for its quality visuals and memorable locations, including marine worlds, subterranean depths, or snowy valleys.
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Embers of Mirrim
May 23, 2017
Action, 2.5D, Puzzle Elements, Indie Games, Platformers, Singleplayer.
Developed by the independent team at Creative Bytes, Embers of Mirrim is a platform game with adventure elements inspired by the fantasy movies from the 1980s. In the game, the player travels to a grim fantasy world, where he assumes the role of the eponymous Mirrim - a four-legged hybrid of two separate species representing Light and Darkness. When Mirrim’s home planet becomes infected by a mysterious force of alien origin, the main protagonist is tasked with saving his world from destruction and restoring the order. Gameplay builds on the platform exploration of diverse locations and fighting all kinds of opponents. During the adventure, Mirrim is bound to encounter numerous obstacles and riddles - to overcome them the player has to literally split the character to unleash its full potential. The player can control both creatures and access previously unavailable areas.
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Decksplash
November 2, 2017
Arcade, Skateboard, LAN, Multiplayer.
A crazy arcade game developed for personal computers. It focuses on online battles between two teams on skateboards, who must perform tricks and stunts to cover the battlefield with their group’s color. The winner is a team that paints the most terrain before time runs out.
Galactic Junk League
July 26, 2017
Action, Crafting, Strategic Elements, Indie Games, Internet, Multiplayer, Science Fiction, Space Ships, Space Sim, Free-to-play.
A multiplayer action game developed by Pixel Federation. The players take part in space battles using ships built from a hodgepodge of parts found on space junkyards. The parameters and battle role of the individual ships is determined by the type of the ship (from a maneuverable frigate to a heavy battleship) and the chosen armament. Our ships can carry various weaponry, including rockets, lasers, or Gauss cannons. Additionally, we can also make use of useful modules, enabling us to immobilize an enemy or activate a defensive shield. The game revolves around team on team clashes – each match sees intense combat that involves locating our enemies and fighting on long distances – at the same time, the arenas contain numerous objects and space debris forcing us to maneuver or maintain a good heading. Aside from that, we are also given access to a special practice mode. Galactic Junk League is characterized by decent 3D graphics, while the game itself is distributed in a free-to-play model with microtransactions.
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Days of War
January 30, 2020
Action, Crowdfunding, FPP, FPS, World War II, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Online, Shooters.
An FPP shooter by indie studio Driven Arts, developed thanks to, among others, the successful Kickstarter campaign. The game was created with multiplayer gameplay in mind. Unlike other games of the genre, Days of War doesn't allow you to develop your characters and the full range of weapons is available to you from the start. You can choose from several character classes (Rifleman, Assault, Support, Machine Gunner, Sniper, and Rocket). To succeed, you have to cooperate with your teammates and use the soldiers' unique abilities. Moreover, the game features a range of options allowing you to customize the gameplay rules on dedicated servers — and also support for mods and clans. Days of War utilizes the Unreal Engine 4, resulting in high-quality graphics.
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Memoranda
January 25, 2017
Adventure, 2D, Crowdfunding, Puzzle Elements, Indie Games, Point-and-click, Singleplayer.
A classic point-and-click adventure developed by the independent studio Bit ByterZ, the game was funded via a successful Kickstarter project. Memoranda takes us to a small town inhabited by strange individuals who have lost something. This also happens to the heroine - she is slowly forgetting her own name. Your objective is to find out why this is happening. Gameplay focuses on looking for important items, chatting with more than 35 characters, and solving puzzles that primarily consist of manipulating the pieces of equipment you gather throughout the game. Exploration is also vital – in total, there are over 40 diverse locations to be traveled around. The title features detailed graphics which stand out with their exaggerated characters.
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Runestone Keeper
March 3, 2015
RPG, 2D, Fantasy, Indie Games, Roguelike, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
Runestone Keeper is a blend of a turn-based strategy and roguelike RPG developed by Blackfire Games. The game takes us to a fantasy world where endless dungeons that conceal a mysterious ancient power sprawl under the surface. This power attracts adventurers from all over the world, who are ready to get themselves imprisoned in the endless dungeon just to have a chance of acquiring it. We play as one of those adventurers (we can set our hero's attributes as we like) and explore the procedurally generated dungeons. Gameplay focuses on exploration and turn-based combat. If we want to be victorious in battle, we have to skillfully use our weapons, abilities, and our surroundings. Like in every other roguelike game, death is permanent and we have to start all over again.
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Homebound
February 16, 2017
Action, Puzzle Elements, FPP, Meta Quest / Oculus, Action Adventure, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, SteamVR, VR.
Homebound is a VR adventure game powered by Unreal Engine 4. We play as an astronaut who is based on a space station when a catastrophe happens. Firstly, we will have to figure out what to do on the Earth's orbit. After that, we will have to face the dangers of entering the atmosphere. The last thing that awaits us is the emergency landing. In terms of mechanics, Homebound is an action-adventure game that tests our cleverness and reflexes. We will have to explore our surroundings, solve simple logical puzzles, and test ourselves in arcade challenges. The game is presented from a first-person perspective. Finishing one of Homebound's segments takes from a dozen or so minutes and up to one hour. Each of them can be played repeatedly, so that we can try to beat our friends or high scores. Additionally, every scenario is filled with hidden secrets and items. Finding all of the possible ways of killing the astronaut is also quite entertaining.
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Poly Bridge
July 12, 2016
Puzzle, Construction, Simulation Elements, Indie Games, Singleplayer.
A humorous logic game developed by Dry Cactus, a small studio for which Poly Bridge is the debut title. We assume the role of an engineer building bridges and other constructions that allow various vehicles to cross the river. Poly Bridge is mainly directed towards puzzle enthusiasts and home-grown engineers, as the game gives us a limited budget, a convenient location, and a task to build a bridge that is able to hold the weight of heavy-duty vehicles. Cutting corners during the planning stage will result in a tragedy, with the driver and the passengers increasing the casualty toll. The difficulty level increases as the campaign progresses, and simple constructions made in the initial phase of the game quickly give way to complex structures, streamlined as to stay within the available budget. As a somewhat of a tradition of this genre, the game uses an advanced physics engine and an uncomplicated editor that allows us to create our own levels.
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Nex Machina: Death Machine
June 20, 2017
Action, Co-op, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Shooters, Isometric View.
A science fiction shooter from Housemarque, the creators of Outland, Alienation, Dead Nation, and Resogun. The action of Nex Machina: Death Machine is set in a future world in which technologically-advanced robots rebel against unsuspecting humans. The player controls one of the few people who are aware of the terror and decides to stop the hostile machines. The creators of Nex Machina: Death Machine combine modern gameplay with the charm of classic shooters from arcade machines. Playing comes down to battling hordes of robots from top-down perspective. As this is a twin-stick shooter, the player has much freedom when it comes to fighting. The environment features destructible elements. Online rankings and tournaments enable the players to compete with each other by collecting points, just like during the arcade machines era. The title features impressive visuals with bright colors and amazing light effects.
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Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment
March 3, 2017
Arcade, 2D, RPG Elements, Fantasy, Indie Games, Multiplayer, Platformers, Splitscreen, Singleplayer.
Specter of Torment is a free DLC for the fan-favorite platform game Shovel Knight, developed by Yacht Club Games. This time, we play as a new protagonist, the titular Specter. The expansion takes place before the events of the base game. In terms of gameplay, Specter of Torment is identical to the base game, combining the elements of a 2D platformer, an RPG, and an action-adventure game. Once again, we observe the game from a side perspective. We explore some new fantastic locations, solve simple environmental puzzles, and fight the enemies. However, Specter has a new move set and skill set at his disposal. Unlike his predecessor, he can climb walls and other environmental objects, which opens new tactical possibilities for the players. The iconic shovel was replaced with a characteristic scythe.
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Hearts of Iron IV: Together for Victory
December 15, 2016
Strategy, Interwar Period, Grand Strategy, Historical, World War II, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, RTS, Sandbox, Singleplayer, War Strategy.
The first large expansion for Hearts of Iron IV – the fourth installment of the popular grand strategy game series created by Paradox Interactive. The add-on, called Together for Victory, focuses on introducing new functions connected with British Commonwealth and the countries that were a part of it during World War II. This results in, among others, new national development trees for Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, and India, complemented by historical figures and companies, while the whole add-on was designed to either replay the real course of war, or allow a completely abnormal, abstract scenario to play out. Thanks to a new autonomy system, the players can set various levels of dependency of subjected nations, and expand upon some of the national ideas, resulting in useful bonuses and technologies. The Commonwealth nations can share technologies, as well as ask their allies to lease them various equipment.
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Mary Skelter: Nightmares
July 14, 2017
RPG, Dungeon Crawler, Fantasy, FPP, jRPG, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
Co-developed by Compile Heart and Idea Factory, a classic dungeon crawler with a turn-based combat system. The action of Mary Skelter: Nightmares is set in a fantasy world in which most of the humans are imprisoned in a humongous prison guarded by dangerous creatures. When the main hero and his friend are set free by a mysterious organization, they find out that they received supernatural powers. Together with new allies, they set out on a perilous journey in order to find a way out and to learn how to defeat the guards. In the game, you move around tiled undergrounds, observe the action from the first-person perspective, and fight turn-based battles. Interestingly, the main hero stays out of the battlefield and only supports his allies with superpowers. There are five characters involved in fighting - each can belong to more than one character class and have unique special abilities and attacks.
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Total War: Warhammer - Realm of The Wood Elves
December 8, 2016
Strategy, Fantasy, Internet, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer, War Strategy, Turn-based, Warhammer.
A large add-on for Total War: Warhammer, introducing a new playable race: Wood Elves. In order to introduce the new faction, a playable mini-campaign was added, in which the new race fights against Bretonnians, and repels the invasion of army of beastmen led by Morghur. The new race is led by two legendary leaders: an immortal half-god Orion, and one of the eldest of the treefolk, Durthu. Aside from them, Realm of The Wood Elves is represented by Glade Lords and Ancient Treemen, as well as three types of heroes: Spellsingers, Branchwraiths, and Waystalkers. Additionally, a number of standard units were introduced, including eagle and stag riders. Wood Elves also have a unique technology and construction tree. Conquered areas can only support guard posts, while more advanced structures are built only in Athel Loren, their home forest. A new currency – Amber – had been introduced, necessary for recruiting elite units.
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Genital Jousting
January 18, 2018
Arcade, 2D, Humorous, Indie Games, Internet, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Singleplayer.
Genital Jousting is an unusual party game developed by Free Lives and published by Devolver Digital. We take part in various minigames, with up to eight players in local or online mulitplayer mode. What is unusual about the game is that we are controlling flaccid penises with wiggly anuses. Our "protagonist" can be dressed up in various clothes which will make him somewhat unique and easy to distinguish among the other "characters" controlled by the rest of the players. Our goal is to penetrate our opponents' genitals and at the same time avoid being penetrated. However, that is not the only thing to do in Genital Jousting. The game offers a couple of different minigames, like racing, herding the dachshunds, or unusual football. Due to the erotic themes, the game is for adults only.
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Hakuoki: Kyoto Winds
May 16, 2017
Adventure, 2D, Fantasy, Samurai, Singleplayer, Dating Simulator, Visual Novel, 19th Century.
Hakuoki: Kyoto Winds is an improved and expanded version of a visual novel game initially released on PSP and PlayStation 3. It was developed by Idea Factory. The game takes place in the 19th century Japan and tells the story of a young girl named Chizuru Yukimura, who travels to Kyoto in search for her father, a respected physician and scientist. Lost in the city, she is being helped by the members of the Shinsengumi - a law enforcement group, whose job is to fight the revolutionists opposing the shogun. When she finds out the truth about her father's research, Chizuru is forced to unravel a complicated political crime scheme. A key to achieving victory in the game lies in befriending the helpful police officers. Our adventure takes place in a way characteristic to the genre. The dialogues in which we take part are presented with 2D, slightly animated visuals. From time to time we will have to make a decision that will influence the game's plot.
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SHENZHEN I/O
November 17, 2016
Puzzle, 2D, Educational, Indie Games, Machines and Equipment, Singleplayer.
A complicated logic game in which we design and test electronic circuits. SHENZHEN I/O was developed by the independent studio Zachtronics that specializes in creating complex logic educational titles focusing on engineering, electronics, programming, and chemistry. In SHENZHEN I/O, we assume the role of a beginner engineer who gets hired by an electronics company in the Chinese city of Shenzhen. Given the complicated gameplay mechanics, the production can be described as an electronic circuit-building simulator. Before playing, it is advisable to get acquainted with the extensive documentation that comes with the game and includes information on individual components and how they work. While playing, we design, for example, a LED controller from scratch. With time, tasks become increasingly complicated and require a true engineering sense. Apart from the campaign, the players can also play in a sandbox mode. SHENZHEN I/O offers simple and clear 2D graphics and user-friendly interface.
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Xenoraid
September 30, 2016
Action, 2D, Co-op, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Science Fiction, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer, Shooters.
A classic two-dimensional vertical shoot-em-all, taking place in a science-fiction universe. Xenogears was developed by an independent Finnish studio 10tons. The game takes us to 2032, where a conflict called the first galactic war forces humanity to defend its planet using an improvised fleet consisting of civilian space ships armed with various weaponry. As per the genre staples, the gameplay focuses around elimination of approaching hordes of enemies, interrupted from time to time with boss encounters that require more attention and a bit of tactical approach. Procedurally generated levels are definitely an interesting feature of the game – a level may play out different with every new playthrough, with the players unable to learn the enemies’ behavior by heart. Aside from that, the forces of humanity ale always represented by a wing – four fighters with different weaponry, with the player able to switch to a different unit depending on the type of enemy, or invite his friends to take over the remaining fighters in a local co-op mode.
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Horse Racing 2016
October 21, 2016
Sports, Horse Riding, Multiplayer, About Horses, Splitscreen, Singleplayer.
A sports simulator game created by Yash Future Tech Solutions - an independent developer. There are six jockeys and six horses at the player's disposal - each of them has both their weak and strong points, which makes it necessary to experiment with different tactics. The player participates in races taking place on six tracks - Horse Racing 2016 is played from the third-person view and the player takes part in 56 different competitions distributed throughout ten seasons. The game offers several types of races, such as Time Trial, Normal, Straight, Hurdles or Free Rider. What diversifies the difficulty level during the in-game championships is the fact that changing weather conditions have a direct impact on the situation on the track. The creators implemented both single player modes and an extensive multiplayer component. The game's decent, though definitely not spectacular-looking visuals indicate its mobile origins.
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Dragon Ball: Fusions
August 4, 2016
RPG, Dragon Ball, Fantasy, Internet, jRPG, Manga and Anime, MMO, Nintendo Exclusive.
An RPG based on the cult-classic manga by Akira Toriyama. The game was developed by Ganbraion, with Konami acting as the distributor. We assume the role of a boy named Tekka, who along with his friend Pinich participate in a tournament requiring the participation of five-man teams. The title includes most of the characters from the animated series. Additionally, we can create our own fighter. The biggest highlight of Dragon Ball: Fusions is the titular fusion of several characters into one powerful fighter, with the game introducing a gigantic number of less or more probable fusions.
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NVIDIA VR Funhouse
July 14, 2016
Action, FPP, Singleplayer, SteamVR, VR.
A collection of seven mini-games designed specifically for VR goggles. The player is taken to the titular funhouse, which is filled with different amusements. The game offers a shooting range (firearms and bows), challenges for fans of boxing (hitting objects with fists), or competitions based on fencing (the player's goal is to hit balloons filled with confetti). What's more, the game features a mode which requires the player to shoot clowns using pistols loaded with sticky, green liquid. NVIDIA VR Funhouse supports both fan mods and the Steam Workshop service, thus different mods can be found, including those delivered by the game's creators. The game is played entirely from the first-person view and makes use of dedicated motion-tracking controllers. The player's actions are constantly monitored and a score is assigned to them. NVIDIA VR Funhouse was created in order to present NVIDIA's advanced technology, which resulted in both high-quality visuals and high hardware requirements.
BUTCHER
October 5, 2016
Action, 2D, Indie Games, Polish, 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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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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Shadowgun: Deadzone
October 11, 2012
Action, Internet, Multiplayer, Shooters, TPP, Free-to-play.
Spin-off popular Shadowgun shooter from 2011. Unlike the original, in this case we are dealing with a production focused only on multiplayer fun. The title offers gameplay modes such as Deathmatch and Zone Control.
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SMASH+GRAB
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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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Cloudlands: VR Minigolf
April 5, 2016
Simulation, Golf, Hotseat, Internet, Meta Quest / Oculus, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, SteamVR, VR.
A virtual reality game from Futuretown studio that is based on classic minigolf, but set in fairy-tale like floating archipelago. Quite obviously, the whole game focuses on trying to get the ball to the hole throughout courses filled with obstacles. What makes Cloudlands: VR Minigolf different from similar games are unique controls. There are no pointers or tips – player’s moves are sent to the controller in 1 to 1 scale, meaning it resembles real-life minigolf. The game features both a career mode for single player and a multiplayer option (through network or on a single device), as well as editor to create your own courses to share with others.
Dawn of the Devs
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Arcade, 2D, Crowdfunding, Indie Games, Platformers, Singleplayer.
A two-dimensional platformer in which we find ourselves in the world of Wicked World of Gaming, where we have to face the negative aspects of the video game industry. During the game we play as characters modelled on famous developers, including Tim Schafer from Double Fine Productions, Cliff Bleszinski from Boss Key Productions and Hideo Kojima from Kojima Productions.
Kopanito All-Stars Soccer
September 30, 2016
Sports, Arcade Elements, Humorous, Internet, Multiplayer, Football, Splitscreen, Singleplayer.
A crazy version of virtual football, in which no holds are barred and where the rule of “foul” does not exist. Kopanito All-Stars Soccer is a game from a Polish studio Merixgames, inspired by, among others, Kick Off, Sensible Soccer, and Nintendo World Cup. The basic rules are similar to classic version of football – the team which scores more goals wins. However, the players can stop enemy actions with brutal tackles or by using “supermoves” such as pulling the ball to a player using a magnet, starting a fan that makes accurate shots impossible, teleportation to a different location on the stadium, or freezing the opponents. Kopanito All-Stars Soccer introduces over a hundred national teams, varying in terms of attributes such as endurance, speed, or shot accuracy. The players can choose between single player and multiplayer modes. An additional highlight is an implemented stadium editor. The wacky character of the game is complemented by cartoonish visuals and exaggerated animations.
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TerraTech
August 10, 2018
Simulation, Crafting, Indie Games, Internet, Space, Multiplayer, Sandbox, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
A space sandbox game by Payload Studios, set in the future, in which Earth's natural resources have been completely depleted. You play as a space adventurer, whose task is to look for resources on an alien planet. The main aspects of TerraTech are threefold. The first aspect is exploring varied environments and gathering minerals, which can be transported to Earth or processed. Another aspect is building sophisticated vehicles from the resources you find or parts from other machines. They can be further modified as you see fit, which means you can turn them from transport vehicles to tanks or even planes. The latter two turn out to be very necessary, as the third aspect of the game is fighting enemies and capturing their bases.
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Train Simulator 2017
September 15, 2016
Simulation, Trains, Singleplayer.
Another installment in the railway-themed simulation game series, whose consecutive releases have been developed by Dovetail Games since 2009. Train Simulator 2017 is based on the same technology that powered the previous game. The biggest innovation are the four new routes: players can drive across Germany (between Lubeck and Hamburg), the United States (New York – New Jersey), France (Marseille Saint Charles to Avignon TGV), and the Great Britain (Bristol – Cardiff). Moreover, Train Simulator 2017 offers new locomotives, spearheaded by TGV Duplex, DB BR 218, and NJ TRANSIT ALP-45DP. Just as it was previously, the new game is fully compatible with Steam Workshop, therefore fans are free to create their own content and share it with the entire community. As always, the core gameplay element in Train Simulator 2017 is the career mode, which lets you take part in several dozen diverse scenarios.
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Flat Kingdom: Paper's Cut Edition
April 7, 2016
Action, 2.5D, Puzzle Elements, Fantasy, Indie Games, Metroidvania, Platformers, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.
A debut project developed by an independent studio Fat Panda Games – a 2D platformer in Metroidvania style. Flat Kingdom Paper’s Cut Edition takes us to the titular realm where people have always lived in happiness and wealth. The peace is over, though, as Hex - a three-dimensional thief - is back. He stole the six Magical Jewels that kept the flat world away from the third dimension and, to make matters worse, he kidnapped the heir to the throne. Assuming the role of a young man named Flat, you need to save the princess and bring back order to the realm. Gameplay consists in jumping on platforms and solving simple environment puzzles. What makes the title different is the hero’s extraordinary set of abilities – depending on the situation, he can transform into a square, triangle, or circle and use it in combat which follows rules similar to those in rock-paper-scissors game.
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The Sims 4: City Living
November 3, 2016
Simulation, Economic, Sandbox, Singleplayer, Life Sim.
Another large expansion for the 2014 game The Sims 4 by EA Maxis. City Living adds a new area of the city of San Myshuno, where you can find e.g. noisy neighbors, administrators, who want their rent money badly, exotic restaurants, and many more interesting places and events. Your Sims can now live in apartments and luxury suites, and can choose from three new career options, each connected with the city life: politician, art critic, and social media expert. The expansion allows your Sims to live in one of the four San Myshuno districts, each of them having a different architectural style, possibilities, and features, such as e.g. street festivals or karaoke bars. The game also features new activities, which your Sims can perform either at home or downtown.
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Mystery Chronicle: One Way Heroics
September 13, 2016
RPG, Internet, jRPG, Manga and Anime, Multiplayer, Roguelike, Singleplayer.
A turn-based jRPG with roguelike features developed by Spike Chunsoft. The title is a spin-off of the Mystery Dungeon series based on One Way Heroics, an independent game that is popular in Japan. 20 playable characters are available in the game and among them there are the characters from such series as Danganronpa and Shiren the Wanderer. Not all of them are playable from the start – the player must collect points which then can be spent on buying new perks and character classes. Mystery Chronicle: One Way Heroics contains many roguelike features like procedurally generated world with randomly placed traps, obstacles and treasures. However, the death of the protagonist isn’t permanent in the game. What distinguishes the game is the fact that with each turn the game world is consumed by a wall of light progressing from the left side of the screen. This forces the player to thoroughly plan his movements and strategy.
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Apollo 11 VR
April 1, 2016
Simulation, Educational, FPP, Space, 60s and 70s, Meta Quest / Oculus, PlayStation VR, Singleplayer, SteamVR, TPP, VR.
A game that recreates the first human spaceflight to the Moon using virtual reality. Apollo 11 VR shows the events preceding the historic journey, such as: launch of the Apollo 11 spaceship using a Saturn V rocket, the flight to the Earth’s natural satellite, or the landing and the first walk on its surface. The title is described as a new kind of documentary film, featuring only uncomplicated mechanics that fit more to virtual reality than a fully-fledged video game. The events are seen from a first-person perspective, and the players have the full freedom to look around their surroundings. The camera switches to TPP mode only during combat. During the takeoff and landing, we can operate on-board equipment (however, the procedures has been simplified). While on the Moon, we can take a walk, and conduct simple research. Apollo 11 VR takes place in a detailed 3D environment, with a climatic soundtrack and authentic conversations accompanying the gameplay.
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Tower 57
November 16, 2017
Action, 2D, Crowdfunding, Dieselpunk, Indie Games, Internet, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer, Top-down.
An old-school 2D shooter developed by Pixwerk in cooperation with 11 bit studios. The game is inspired by classic 16-bit hits, such as the Chaos Engine series. The action of Tower 57 takes place in a devastated dieselpunk world, where gigantic towers are the only places harboring what remains of human civilization. The story focuses on the adventures of a group of daredevils who attempt to infiltrate the titular Tower 57. Players observe from a top-down perspective how the characters fight off hordes of enemies and utilize a rich arsenal of diverse weaponry. In the game, one assumes the role of one of the seven available protagonists, each featuring a unique set of skills and a number of destructive weapons. The entire experience falls under the typical twin-stick shooter convention and features dynamic gameplay as well as the option to destroy elements of the surroundings. The single player campaign is well complemented by a cooperative mode.
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Pankapu
September 21, 2016
Arcade, 2D, Crowdfunding, Platformers, Singleplayer.
The debut of a French developer known as Too Kind. The game is a two-dimensional platformer and was funded on Kickstarter. The plot in Pankapu was divided into two branches. On one hand, the game tells a story of the brave warrior Pankapu - as told by a father reading this story to his child, Jaha'rell. The actual gameplay is rooted in that story, for the player assumes the role of said warrior, who was created by the god of dreams in order to eradicate the nightmares invading this world. On the other hand, the player gets acquainted with a dark story of Jaha'rell, though in this case, the player does not have any direct influence on the course of events. In terms of the mechanics, the game is a classic action-platformer, requiring the player to explore subsequent locations, avoid various traps and fight nightmares. The protagonist's main weapon is a sword, but Pankapu can also transform, gaining access to unique attacks.
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Assault Squad 2: Men of War Origins
August 25, 2016
Strategy, World War II, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, Remaster/remake, RTS, Singleplayer, Tactics.
A war-themed real-time strategy that is a remake of the original Men of War from 2009. Both titles were developed by Digitalmindsoft and Best Way. Similarly to its predecessor, Assault Squad 2: Men of War Origins is a war game taking place during WWII. Instead of classic base-building or gathering resources, the whole attention has been focused on tactical aspects and commanding units. The player has a large amount of moves at their disposal – he can order his soldiers to crawl, take over enemy vehicles or aim at their specific parts, or even take control of an individual soldier, like in an action game. Assault Squad 2: Men of War Origins includes three single player campaigns: one for each faction: Soviet Union, Germany, or the Allies, with the action taking place in Europe and North Africa. Multiplayer mode is also available. Assault Squad 2: Men of War Origins bases on an up-to-date version of GEM engine – offering DirectX 11 support, improved textures, models, and physics.
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X4: Split Vendetta
March 31, 2020
Simulation, Strategic Elements, Space, Sandbox, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Space Sim.
The first big addition to the X4 space simulator: Foundations. X4: Split Vendetta introduces the cruel Split race into the game, enlarges the available area and brings new ships, weapons, space station modules or previously absent quests.
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Omen of Sorrow
November 6, 2018
Fighting, 2.5D, Horror, Indie Games, Internet, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Singleplayer.
A fighting game set in a fictional world. The developers were inspired by the paintings of Caravaggio and Rembrandt, and by horrors like Tod Browning’s Dracula and various slasher movies.
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