Euclidean Lands
March 10, 2017
Puzzle, Strategic Elements, Indie Games, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
An outstanding puzzle game (better known under the name of notSureAboutNameYet), created by independent developer Miro Straka. The title of Euclidean Lands refers to the mathematical term of Euclidean space, and we play as a wanderer traversing surrealistic lands made of cubic blocks. During his journey, the protagonist faces various puzzles, most of which come down to correct environment manipulation. We can freely rotate not only whole levels, but also single blocks – like in the Rubik's cube. This allows us to bypass traps, while learning the story, fragments of which have been written in seemingly invisible spots throughout the levels. Aside from that, the game also features turn-based fights with enemies, similar to what we have seen in Lara Croft GO.
Megadimension Neptunia VII
April 23, 2015
RPG, Humorous, jRPG, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, TPP, Turn-based.
The seventh full-fledged installment in a popular, though niche, series of jRPGs whose characters personify the famous Japanese consoles and development studios. The plot was divided into three, non-connected episodes set in the universe of the series. The game features both characters the players are familiar with, and completely new figures. Compared to the previous installments, the rules and mechanics have not changed, thus the game is a typical representative of the jRPG genre, featuring turn-based combat sequences taking place on separate arenas. Three characters at max take direct part in a fight, and they can undergo transformations during the encounter in order to benefit from their stronger, divine forms. What is completely new here, is the introduction of an additional, even more powerful form, which has brought an additional tactical element to the encounters with the most dangerous bosses.
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Cities: Skylines - Snowfall
February 18, 2016
Strategy, City Builder, Economic, Sandbox, Singleplayer.
The second large expansion for Cities: Skylines, an economic strategy game developed by Colossal Order. The Snowfall add-on introduces changing weather conditions and temperature fluctuation that can significantly influence the functioning of our city. As the temperature goes down, the citizens consume a lot more power, requiring us to meet the increased demand for electricity or build a municipal central heating system. Apart from rain and fog, which are both purely cosmetic events, a heavy snowfall can be a serious problem for the mayor as it paralyzes traffic and necessitates additional spending for snow clearing. Furthermore, the expansion offers a myriad of new buildings connected to the theme of winter, improved city transport management, and the long-awaited trams that complement the list of available means of public transportation.
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Train Mechanic Simulator 2017
March 24, 2017
Simulation, Machines and Equipment, Trains, Singleplayer.
A simulator game which casts the player in the role of a train mechanic; it was created by Si7 Studio - an independent developer. The game is set in an open world (about 25 square kilometers) and the player is required to search for broken machines and repair them in one of three available workshops. The game features 9 trains falling into 3 categories - steam, electric and diesel. The player maintains the engines using different parts, and one will find over a thousand of them here. The action takes place in a three-dimensional environment and the visuals are decent. The game stands out both with its carefully-designed trains and the environment filled with detail.
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Blade: Sword of Elysion
September 17, 2015
RPG, Fantasy, Internet, Multiplayer, Action RPG, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.
A hack’n’slash RPG, developed for mobile devices by Four Thirty Three studio. The player enters a fantasy world, choosing between a Warrior, Mage, or Assassin as his class of choice. The individual classes use different weapons, and each of them has their own set of battle abilities, which is constantly expanded during the gameplay. Blade: Sword of Elysion is based on exploration of vast environments and fights with encountered enemies. Having a good weapon is not enough to guarantee success – the key is to combine your attacks in spectacular combos. Aside from 100 diverse levels, we are given 60 vast dungeons and one infinite, randomly generated instance. Additionally, the game contains a PvP module which takes place on separate arenas, with up to 10 players participating simultaneously in one instance. The title is free-to-play, but contains optional microtransactions.
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Exploding Kittens
January 21, 2016
Party, Humorous, Indie Games, Internet, Card Games, LAN, Multiplayer, Online, Singleplayer.
A mobile card game created by Mathew Inman as an adaption of a popular board game of the same name. Exploding Kittens is unlike anything in its genre and has been developed purely with a group of players sitting at a single board in mind. Rules are incredibly simple: during each turn the players randomly select one card, and the one to draw the eponymous volatile furball is out of the game. All other cards are used to avoid the explosive animal or preventing others from achieving the same objective. We can find among them e.g. passing turn, looking at top threes cards of the deck or defusing the kitty and returning it into the deck in way that other players won’t know where it is.
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Colopl Rune Story
July 23, 2015
RPG, Internet, Multiplayer, Action RPG, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.
An action role-playing game by COLOPL NI, released for mobile devices. The game is set in a fantasy world and you play as a one of the heroes, who search for mysterious ancient runes that, according to legends, are filled with magical power. You can choose from over 200 characters and six specializations: Fencer, Lancer, Brawler, Sniper, Mage, and Warrior. The game focuses on exploring the eleven varied islands, completing quests (over 1000 of them), fighting the encountered enemies, and expanding your village. The combat takes place in real time on small enclosed arenas, and to win you have to use spectacular combo attacks and special abilities. An important aspect of the game is building a village, where you gather resources and develop the abilities of you characters. Colopl Rune Story features both a single player mode and a multiplayer mode for up to four players. The game utilizes a free-to-play model with microtransactions.
WWE SuperCard
August 12, 2014
Sports, Internet, Card Games, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Wrestling, Free-to-play.
A sports-card game produced under the licence of the WWE federation. While playing, we collect cards with wrestlers, which we then use to fight in various modes. Production is available for free in the free-to-play business model.
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The Last Blade 2
August 21, 2012
Fighting, 2D, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Singleplayer.
Conversion of the classic two-dimensional fight, which originally appeared in 1998 on the showroom vending machines. The plot of the game revolves around an attempt to close the passage between the living and dead worlds. The main distinguishing feature of mechanics is the possibility of choosing one of three different fighting styles, oriented on speed, strength or their combination.
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Pixel Privateers
February 22, 2017
RPG, Internet, Space, Multiplayer, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Tactics.
A tactical science-fiction role-playing game developed by Quatro Delta in cooperation with the team at Re-Logic, the creators of Terraria. The game puts the player in control of a group of mercenaries who get trapped in a different galaxy while searching for new technologies, as ordered by their boss. The player's task is to ensure their survival and find a safe way for them to go back home. The game gives the player total freedom in terms of exploration - they can fly a spaceship and visit any planet encountered. The only limitation here is our team's level of development. The gameplay consists largely of real-time battles, where the player gives orders to the entire team or its individual members. The game features both single player and multiplayer modes. In the latter, a maximum of four players can take part simultaneously. The game features old-school visuals that deliberately expose pixels, as the very title of the game announces.
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TRON RUN/r
February 16, 2016
Arcade, Auto-runner, Movies, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, TPP.
A third-person arcade game developed by a Disney Interactive's proprietary studio. The game is based on the famous science-fiction movie franchise, TRON. The action takes place in a virtual world located within a computer system. The protagonist, Kevin Flynn, is a programmer and the main character of the original 1982 movie. The gameplay mechanics were inspired by a popular genre existing on mobile devices - games known as endless runners. However, this game introduces a series of changes required for it to fit into the specifics of regular gaming systems. The individual routes in the game are not infinite or even randomly generated, each has its starting and ending points. The game offers two different types of routes that can be traveled sprinting on foot or sitting on a motorbike. Each of the routes available is filled with different traps and threats that have to be avoided by performing risky stunts. When running, the player also collects different bonuses and fights enemies in occasional combat sequences.
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Godus Wars
February 3, 2016, Early Access
Strategy, Economic, Fantasy, Indie Games, RTS, Singleplayer, Isometric View, God Game.
An improved version of Godus – the spiritual successor of the Populous series which was a real-time strategy in which the player could assume the role of a god. The game was created by 22 Cans, a studio founded by Peter Molyneux, the creator of such series as Dungeon Keeper, Black & White and Fable. In Godus Wars player assumes the role of one of four playable gods who use their powers and abilities to secure welfare and safety of their followers. Each god offers unique powers and different play style. As a god, the player leads its tribe through various stages of development – he gathers resources, constructs buildings, solves problems, helps in fighting enemies and gathers new followers. It is possible to freely shape the land – tear down mountains, create hills or create water reservoirs. Godus Wars introduces new gameplay elements that focus mostly on war. The player can use a few dozen of combat units and various power cards which can give advantage over the opponent. Similarly as the original game, Godus Wars features simple, colorful graphics and light humor.
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Hero's Song
cancelled
RPG, Fantasy, Internet, Multiplayer, Action RPG.
Hero's Song is designed for action RPG PCs. The game consists mainly in exploring and fighting with the help of a highly arcade system of skirmishes. A special feature of the project is a randomly generated world in which the choice of deities participating in the creation of the universe influences the history, race and geopolitical situation of all the lands.
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9th Dawn
January 1, 2012
RPG, 2D, Fantasy, Indie Games, Action RPG, Singleplayer.
9th Dawn is a mobile RPG game with an arcade combat system and a big world with an open structure. While playing, the player explores the land, develops a hero belonging to one of the three classes and fights more than a hundred types of opponents.
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In the 1st Degree
August 31, 1995
Adventure, Detective, FPP, Full Motion Video, Singleplayer.
An adventure game realized in the convention of a criminal drama, created almost entirely from the FMV sequence with the participation of live actors. Playing the role of the San Francisco District Prosecutor, we are leading the case of an outdated artist accused of murdering his business partner. The evidence gathered is then presented at a court hearing, which, depending on our actions, may end in one of four ways.
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Amazing Princess Sarah
July 10, 2014
Arcade, 2D, Fantasy, Indie Games, Metroidvania, Platformers, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.
Oldskulowy, two-dimensional platformer, referring to the first installments of the Castlevania series. In the game we play the role of the title princess Sarah, who sets out to help his father - King Kaleya, who was seduced and kidnapped by the insidious Lilith. She wants to take possession of the kingdom and kill the only rightful heir to the throne.
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Hard Reset: Redux
June 3, 2016
Action, Cyberpunk, FPP, FPS, Polish, Remaster/remake, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Shooters.
An improved edition of Hard Reset - a cyberpunk first-person shooter developed by Flying Wild Hog (the creators of the successful Shadow Warrior remake). Although the original game (2011) was released exclusively for PCs, Hard Reset: Redux received console versions for the eighth generation of hardware as well. The game offers a journey to a grim world of the future, when the Earth has been almost entirely dominated by merciless robots who have devastated the planet. The player takes on the role of Major Fletcher, a war veteran with a task of defending the last remaining human outpost. The game offers fast-paced action and brutal combat sequences involving both regular enemies and powerful bosses. The player makes use of various types of futuristic firearms and a completely new weapon known as cyber-katana. What is new as well, is the ability to perform a quick dodge, which is useful while confronting larger groups of enemies. In addition to the original contents, Hard Reset: Redux features the Exile DLC expansion. The game offers both a story-based campaign and a survival mode, but the latter lacks the multiplayer component. The game utilizes the newest version of the RoadHog engine. As a result, it offers both better lighting and special effects, as well as faster loading time.
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Californium
February 17, 2016
Adventure, Experimental/artistic, FPP, Indie Games, 60s and 70s, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
A first person adventure game taking place in a science fiction reality. It was inspired by the biography of one of the most famous American sci-fi writers, Philip K. Dick. The story is set in 1967, and the player takes control of a penniless writer called Elvin Green who, discouraged by failures in both his personal and professional lives, seeks comfort in alcohol and drugs. With nothing to lose, the protagonist finds himself about to hit the rock bottom where, after having doped himself, he discovers a passage to an alternative reality called Theta. Exploring the subsequent locations of the mysterious world we ventured into, we search for different items that can solve the protagonist's real-world problems. At the same time, all story elements vividly refer to the life of Philip K. Dick himself, his obsessions, and phobias haunting him. The game stands out with its original and artistic visuals, aiming to recreate the atmosphere of a narcotic trip into the mind of the character.
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Antioch: Scarlet Bay
November 25, 2022
Adventure, Detective, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, 80s, Multiplayer, Gamebook, Singleplayer, Text.
A text adventure game focusing on co-op experience and investigation-related aspects. It was created by Mi-Clos - a French developer. The year is 1983 and the plot is set in the titular Antioch - a fictional town surrounded by sea and mountains. The game follows the adventures of two detectives working on an exceptionally complicated case. The entire action takes place in a small, open world, where a large number of side cases await for solving, apart from the main storyline the game presents the player with. When it comes to the mechanics, Antioch makes references to classic gamebooks - for the most part, the player is engaged in reading, which is accompanied by numerous graphics and animations displayed. However, the game stands out with its focus on cooperation between two players assuming the roles of the detectives mentioned above. Their mutual interactions, decisions made and teamwork during interrogations all shape the course of the story and affect the final results of the investigation.
Mechajammer
December 2, 2021
RPG, Crowdfunding, Cyberpunk, Indie Games, Classic RPG, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Turn-based, Isometric View.
A cyberpunk role-playing game featuring a turn-based combat system. It was developed by Whalenought, an American studio consisting of two people, who also created Serpent in the Staglands - a game similar in genre. The story is set in the near future on the island of Calitana, where the society sends people labeled as worthless. Isolated from the rest of the world, the place soon transforms into hell on Earth ruled by criminal organizations in control of the scarce supplies and resources left on the island. The players assume the role of a newcomer; their task is to survive and ensure the survival of other people who, in time, decided to join the protagonist. The player explores the game world, talks to other characters and completes quests. The game emphasizes its turn-based combat system. It is a cyberpunk game, thus apart from the traditional statistics progression, the player can also benefit from various cybernetic implants.
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INKS.
May 5, 2016
Arcade, Experimental/artistic, Pinball, Singleplayer.
A mobile action game which combines pinball and painting in an rather interesting way. This unorthodox idea was created in the London-based studio State of Play. Similarly as in case of a typical pinball, in Inks the player bounces a ball by using flippers placed at the bottom of the screen. However, instead of an impressive pinball table, in this game the screen shows only a simple background with lightly drawn contour. The screen, which at first is gray, quickly gains new colors as each hit at the specially marked edges of the table makes colorful paints spill. Interesting, unique effects that can be considered similar to modern art, are obtained thanks to the splashes and streaks painted by the physical engine and the rolling ball. In addition to nice aesthetics of one’s creations, the player also receives points as a reward – the more accurately he hits various tunnels, ramps etc, the more points he gains.
Isle of Bxnes
November 10, 2013
RPG, Fantasy, Prehistory, Action RPG, Singleplayer.
Isle of Bxnes is a manufactured for mobile Android RPG action embedded in prehistoric climates. We play the role of a caveman trying to ensure the survival of his tribe. The game is characterized by a procedurally generated world, arcade combat system and a very high level of difficulty.
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We Are Doomed
April 17, 2015
Action, 2D, Indie Games, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer, Shooters.
An old school shooter based on arcade classics from the Canadian team Vertex Op. We Are Doomed doesn’t have any plot, and we control a small group of polygons trying to break through a group of enemy polygons. Our main weapon is a powerful laser cannon, which can be charged to shoot more powerful attack, but at the price of deactivating it for a few seconds. There are two main game modes. Waves Mode requires us to survive thirty waves of enemies, each with varying offensive power, units and tactics. A second option is Endless, where we face an infinite number of waves and try to survive for as long as possible.
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RuneScape: Idle Adventures
cancelled
Arcade, Economic, RPG Elements, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.
A free-to-play clicker game by Hyper Hippo. The game is based on the original RuneScape franchise, so the fans should easily recognize the characters and locations, as well as events, which can be relived once again. This time you play as Needle, an artifact, whose task is to interact with its surroundings, which you do by clicking. As you play, you earn money, which you use to buy helpers, who can do things for you in your absence. The money can also be spent on various improving items, which increase you throughput and also your rewards as you play.
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Britney Spears: American Dream
May 18, 2016
Simulation, Music, Singleplayer, Life Sim, Free-to-play.
A celebrity life simulator developed by Glu Mobile, the creators of similar games: Katy Perry Pop and Kim Kardashian: Hollywood. Britney Spears: American Dream is a mobile game based on free-to-play model with optional microtransactions. The player assumes the role of a young person – a man or a woman – who dreams of a career of a pop music idol. The titular singer helps the protagonist in getting to the top. Britney Spears: American Dream features a story campaign for one player during which one speaks to NPCs, participates in social meetings and reacts to unforeseen circumstances. The character created by the player must also make sure it has proper image – select fashion clothes, accessories, instruments etc. In order to gain money to buy these items, one must record songs, music videos and promote them so that they get to the toplists. Similarly as other games developed by Glu Mobile, Britney Spears: American Dream features two-dimensional graphics featuring comic book-like visual style.
Carmageddon: Max Damage
July 5, 2016
Racing, Very Brutal, Crowdfunding, Indie Games, Internet, Multiplayer, Cars, Singleplayer.
Another installment in the brutal and controversial racing game series which dates back to 1997. The things that count in Carmageddon include not only your score, but also the damage you inflicted, and the number of pedestrians you ran over. It was developed by Stainless Games, the creators of all the previous titles in the franchise as well as a number of productions from the Magic: The Gathering franchise. The gameplay mechanics of Carmageddon: Max Damage do not deviate significantly from the solutions employed by its predecessors; we participate in a murderous racing tournament in which we fight for victory as well as survival. The gameplay is purely arcade. We are given a wide selection of maps and vehicles as well as more than 90 various power-ups that can be found on the racing arenas. The game offers several single player and multiplayer modes with different victory conditions.
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The Emerald Maiden: Symphony of Dreams
February 17, 2016
Adventure, 2D, Casual, 80s, Singleplayer, Hidden Objects.
A casual adventure game from the hidden object genre, developed for PC and mobiles devices by Gogii Games studio, known for Princess Isabella: A Witch’s Curse. Once again, creators take us to London during the end of 20th century. We play as a young woman, abandoned by her parents as an infant, who suddenly receives a mysterious invitation, promising to let her meet her mother. The girl quickly travels to the titular Emerald Maiden – and underwater complex for European elite, where something ominous lurks. As a classic hidden object game, Emerald Maiden requires keen eyes which will help you find items, and logical thinking to solve the puzzles. In addition, a dozen of mini-games supplement the gameplay. Those who are less patient can use a system of hints in the form of a robot accompanying heroine.
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Kirby: Planet Robobot
April 28, 2016
Action, 2.5D, LAN, Multiplayer, Platformers, Singleplayer, Nintendo Exclusive.
Another installment in the platformer series for Nintendo 3DS. The titular protagonist of Kirby: Planet Robobot is a little pink fellow who has to bring back order to the Dream Land, as it was attacked by mechanical entities causing turmoil that needs to be dealt with. Mechanics are similar to those in the previous installments. The player travels through platform levels, uncovers secrets, and fights enemies – Kirby swallows them, which allows him to gain their special skills. The most important novelty are the mechanical armors – they enable him to overcome otherwise impassable obstacles. Kirby: Planet Robobot offers a single player campaign and the co-operation mode named Kirby Clash, in which three players face powerful bosses. From the technological point of view, it is a 2.5D platformer in which you can go deep into levels.
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Coast Guard
October 21, 2015
Simulation, Adventure Elements, FPP, Rescue, Singleplayer, TPP.
A game recreating the various situations encountered by coast guard officers, developed by Reality Twist - the team responsible for Ship Simulator: Maritime Search and Rescue. The main hero of Coast Guard, Finn Asdair, and his teammates – an engineer, Fatima Morgane, main investigator, Colman Bauers, and a forensic specialist, Larry La Bouche have to face a number of dangerous tasks, such as saving people from burning vessels, fishing out survivors, or investigating shipwrecks. Most of the time, we control a coast guard unit, seen from a third-person perspective. Our ship is sometimes supported by a smaller boat, of which we assume control during certain emergencies. Additionally, Coast Guard introduces an ability to disembark the boat in order to search an island, or a room on an oil rig. In such cases, the game switches to a FPP mode, and we have to use available items to solve encountered problems, similarly to adventure games. Coast Guard employs three-dimensional visuals, but their quality is not a highlight of the game.
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Lucy: The Eternity She Wished For
February 28, 2016
Adventure, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Visual Novel.
A visual novel adventure game developed by Modern Visual Arts Laboratory. The game was at first released in South Korea, and after that its refreshed version debuted worldwide. The story takes place in a future where androids became a normal part of human life. Lucy: The Eternity She Wished For tells a story of a young boy who finds Lucy, an android that is different than all other machines, on a garbage dumb. Lucy, in contrast to other androids, has feelings and acts like a human. Similarly as in other visual novels, the gameplay mostly consists of discovering the story created by developers and of making decisions during specific points of the game. These decisions impact the direction of the plot of the game. The title employs manga-style visuals that consist mostly of static images with text lines that reveal the story.
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Dead Sea
March 25, 2016, Early Access
Action, Crafting, Adventure Elements, FPP, Horror, Indie Games, Internet, Multiplayer, Sandbox, Singleplayer, Survival.
A sandbox survival simulator with adventure and horror features from Thai studio Phoenix. It is an extended version of a 2013 amateur project built on CryEngine. We play as an anonymous character, who wakes up on endless desert. Naturally, his only goal is to survive and escape from the hellish place, which requires solving many puzzles, exploring the game’s world and developing our character, who learns new, useful skills. This is complemented by fights with various creatures, starting from small and rather typical inhabitants of desert and ending at huge beasts that tower over our protagonist.
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Manual Samuel
October 11, 2016
Adventure, 2D, Humorous, Indie Games, Singleplayer.
An amazingly hilarious adventure game combining elements of the famous Monkey Island series with the crazy Octodad: Dadliest Catch. It was developed by Perfectly Paranormal - an independent game-making studio. The game tells a story of the titular Samuel, who has just died as a result of an accident. In the Afterlife he meets Death, with whom he makes an unusual pact. If he manages to survive an entire day performing tasks typical for an ordinary person, his soul will not be tortured in hell forever. The player is required to perform seemingly simple tasks, such as breathing or controlling their limbs (each separately), blinking their eyes, dress up, go to bathroom, brush their teeth, etc. The controls are not very precise however, which results in many hilarious situations displayed on the screen. The game features humorous, cartoonish visuals.
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Faeria
March 8, 2017
Strategy, Fantasy, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Indie Games, Internet, Card Games, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
A card game with turn-based strategy elements that uses free-to-play distribution model with microtransactions. Faeria invites the players into an old fantasy world, home to humans as well as other intelligent species. The game puts emphasis on the lore and contains much additional information about the fictional universe. As for the gameplay, Faeria represents an unorthodox approach to the card game genre. Duels between two players are the foundation of the game. The fights are waged by using cards drawn from users’ personal decks. The warriors must also gather resources and use them in the duels. The cards represent heroes, effects and spells, but they cannot be played freely. Instead they have to be used on special, hexagon fields. Empty at first, the map becomes filled with hexes due to the player’s actions, and various terrain types affect the behavior of units and spells. Another innovation in the game is the necessity for characters to find themselves on adjacent fields in order to start the battle. It is worth adding that Faeria also allows the owners of various gaming platforms to face each other.
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Dropzone
February 15, 2017
Strategy, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, MOBA, Multiplayer, RTS, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.
An online science fiction strategy game by Sparkypants Studios, combining elements of a classical RTS with elements of modern MOBA productions. The action of Dropzone is set in times when humanity’s future is dependent on the mysterious energy source called the Core, and the only place where it can be found is Europa, one of the Jupiter’s moons. The problem is that the place is also a target for the alien race of Kavash. While playing, we control powerful battle mechs and our goal is to defeat the aliens as well as gather the necessary energy. The gameplay is similar to that of classic RTS productions but the developers completely dropped the base building element, focusing solely on tactical battles between two three-member teams. Skirmishes take place on small maps and usually last about 15 minutes. Both teams have to defeat their opponents and take control of the Core located in the middle of the map.
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Fighting Fantasy: House of HelI
January 18, 2013
RPG, Horror, Gamebook, Singleplayer.
Fighting Fantasy: House of Hell is a PC-based adaptation of the 1984 paper paragraph. The production is maintained in a climate of horror and combines traditional for its genre text narration and decision making with extensive RPG mechanisms, within which our character has action-impacting statistics.
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Crazy Killer
cancelled
Action, Indie Games, Internet, Crime, MMO, Party Game, TPP, Free-to-play.
An MMO-quiz game developed by the creators of Fantasy Wars, Majesty 2 and the Warlock series. Crazy Killer is a variation on the popular party game known as Mafia. The players are assigned their roles randomly, thus one is put in the shoes of the Killer, the Sheriff or a Civilian. The main task of a Civilian is simply to survive; the Sheriff has to identify the Killer, who tries to deprive other players of their virtual lives. Simultaneously, the players do not know the roles of other participants, whose character skins are often confusing. thus extreme caution is advised. The game is rich in various tactics the players are capable of applying. One can be after the Killer or a different player, but remaining in concealment at the same time for example. The player can also cause confusion by acting in plain sight, simply waiting for opponent's mistake. Additionally, Civilians are given random skills - some can even allow them to resurrect others. Crazy Killer offers colorful visuals and simplistic graphics without high requirements.
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Might & Magic: Heroes VII - Trial by Fire
August 4, 2016
Strategy, Fantasy, Hotseat, Internet, LAN, Might & Magic, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
A standalone expansion for the 2015 turn-based strategy game Might & Magic: Heroes VII by Limbic Entertainment. The story takes place five years after the events of the core game, which resulted in Ivan Griffin becoming the first emperor of the Holy Griffin Empire. However, the peace doesn't last long and soon the Empire clashes with the neighboring Dwarven kingdom of Grimheim. Might & Magic: Heroes VII – Trial by Fire is focused on attempts of averting an armed conflict which could prove disastrous for both sides. The mechanics of the expansion remain virtually the same as the core game's, but its contents have been expanded. The expansion features two new campaigns, as well as bonus scenarios written by Terry B. Ray, the writer of Heroes of Might and Magic IV. Moreover, Trial by Fire also introduces six new Skirmish maps and the Fortress faction with its characteristic units and Rune Magic.
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Order of Battle: Morning Sun
January 28, 2016
Strategy, 2D, Hotseat, World War II, Multiplayer, PBeM, Singleplayer, War Strategy, Turn-based, Isometric View.
The first paid extension for the turn-based strategy Order of Battle: Pacific by The Aristocrats. This time the player takes part in the Second Sino-Japanese War, fought between 1937-1940. Both sides of conflict are represented by different in units and style of play. Chinese army is perfectly trained, but suffers from a number of internal problems and has obsolete equipment. On the other hand, Japanese army has been just modernized and gained considerable experience, but it was also strained by the previous conflicts. Order of Battle: Morning Sun introduces 11 historical scenarios (including the Battle of Shanghai) based on the base title’s mechanics. The extension offers also new units, like Ki-10, D1A, and A4N1 bombers, the Type 98 medium tanks, fulltrack engineering vehicles Soko Sagyo Ki equipped with flamethrowers – all are used by Japanese army. The Chinese army has the Soviet-build Polikarpov fighters, Tupolev bombers, T-26 tanks, German Panzer I light tanks, Sdkfz 221/222 light armored cars, PaK-37 anti-tank guns, Italian L-3 tankettes, and British Gloster Gladiator fighters.
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Order of Battle: U.S. Marines
April 7, 2016
Strategy, 2D, Hotseat, World War II, PBeM, Singleplayer, War Strategy, Turn-based, Isometric View.
The second expansion of the turn-based war strategy Order of Battle: Pacific by The Aristocrats studio, reviving the spirit of the genre’s classics, with the Panzer General series in the forefront. The action takes place during WWII, starting in 1942, when American army began to score their first important victories against the Japanese forces. U.S. Marines gives the player a chance of leading the titular formation in an offensive against a group of tropical islands on Pacific, including Solomon Islands and Guadalcanal. The DLC provides 11 scenarios, a new formation and units, like the light tank M2A4, the amphibious vehicle DUKW, F2A Buffalo fighters, and concrete bunkers. Moreover, the developers introduced support fire for heavy infantry units. With the progress in the solo campaign, the strategy of Japanese army clearly changes – instead of frontal attacks, enemies start to concentrate on thoughtful defensive actions.
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FIFA Soccer: Prime Stars
cancelled
Sports, Football Manager, Football, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.
A soccer management game with RPG elements developed for mobile devices, and a spin-off of the popular FIFA series by Electronic Arts. FIFA Soccer: Prime Stars is a typical management game, whose mechanics have been greatly simplified, and the gameplay consists mostly of gathering and developing your team members. After recruiting the soccer players, you have to lead them through training sessions, which helps them develop their abilities and level up. The next step is planning out the strategies for the matches, which you can see thanks to a realistic 3D engine. Despite the low-budget feel and a typical free-to-play model, the game boasts official licenses by five leading European leagues, which means it includes real teams and team members of the 2015-2016 season.
Feral Rites
September 13, 2016
Action, Beat 'em Up, Meta Quest / Oculus, Action Adventure, Singleplayer, TPP, VR.
An action adventure game developed by the Insomniac Games studio. The player sets out on an adventure in a fantasy world, and plays the role of the son of the chieftain of one of the most powerful local tribes. When the leader is assassinated, a different group takes care of the child, who then returns to his home years later to avenge his father’s death. The action begins with us choosing the sex of the main character - this decision has a lot of impact on the gameplay, as the male and female feature different, unique skills. The gameplay itself revolves around exploration of the mysterious land, completing both the main and optional quests and fighting hordes of enemies. The advanced combat system featured in Feral Rites allows for numerous punches, kicks, air attacks, special tricks and finishers. We can also transform into a beast, which significantly improves our combat abilities for a short amount of time. The production is distinguished by its high-quality visuals; when compared to other titles designed solely with the VR googles in mind, it sets itself apart even further by the perspective – as the camera is placed behind our hero’s back.
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The Unspoken
December 6, 2016
Action, Fantasy, FPP, Internet, Meta Quest / Oculus, Multiplayer, VR.
An online action game focused on PvP competition, developed with virtual reality in mind. The Unspoken was created by Insomniac Games, the creators of Sunset Overdrive, Fuse, and the Ratchet & Clank series, among other things. The Unspoken is set in a world that bears resemblance to the present with the only difference being that magic exists, and it's incredibly spectacular. The players assume the role of mages who fight each other in one on one fights organized by an ancient order. Combat takes place on special arenas and is conducted according to strict honor rules. The action is observed from the character’s eyes, while spells are cast by making gestures. In the game, we can make use of 25 spells. Among them, we can find classical fireballs, magic barriers, summoning monsters, and environment manipulation. The Unspoken was built from scratch with virtual reality in mind and therefore cannot be played on a regular screen.
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Dead Island Retro Revenge
May 31, 2016
Fighting, 2D, Side-scroll, Singleplayer, Zombie.
An oldschool side-scroll 2D beat 'em up game, created by Empty Clip as extra content for everyone, who purchased Dead Island Definitive Collection including the remastered editions of Dead Island and Dead Island Riptide by Techland. Dead Island Retro Revenge faithfully recreates the classic arcade beat 'em up spirit, popular from the early 90s. During the game, you keep going right, facing waves of enemies, consisting mostly of various kinds of bloodthirsty zombies, just like in the original production. Dead Island Retro Revenge features colorful, although very oldschool visuals, and the game's screen is stylized to resemble a pixelated arcade screen.
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Zenonia 4: Return of the Legend
December 22, 2011
RPG, Fantasy, Internet, Multiplayer, Action RPG, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.
Zenonia 4: Return of the Legend to RPG action, using a free-to-play model. The game takes us to the land of fantasy, and the gameplay focuses on fighting hordes of enemies using a heavily arcade battle system. In addition to the campaign, there is also a multiplayer mode.
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Steredenn
October 1, 2015
Arcade, 2D, Indie Games, Co-op, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Roguelike, Science Fiction, Shoot 'em Up, Side-scroll, Singleplayer, Shooters.
A side-scrolling shooter developed by the independent Pixelnest Studio. The player sits at the helm of a spaceship, their task is to eliminate subsequent waves of incoming enemies. We encounter both ordinary, numerous opponents that aren’t too difficult to defeat as well as more rare bosses that require devising a special tactic to beat them. In Steredenn, we are not defenseless and the ship we pilot can be equipped with 35 kinds of weapons and 25 enhancements that we unlock with progress. Apart from the standard gameplay variant in which levels are procedurally generated, the game features a system of daily challenges and a special Arena mode, based on fighting 1 vs 1 duels against bosses. The title features two-dimensional pixel-art graphics that are accompanied by fast and intensive music.
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Shattered Skies
July 21, 2016
Action, Crafting, FPP, FPS, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Post-apocalypse, Sandbox, Singleplayer, Shooters, Survival, TPP, TPS.
An online survival game developed by Free Reign Entertainment, a studio established by the creator of Infestation: Survivor Stories and Romero's Aftermath. The action of Shattered Skies takes place on Earth, devastated by a space cataclysm — the Moon was smashed to pieces by a comet, while our planet was infested with an alien life form that degraded the environment and turned people into monsters. The players assume the role of one of the few survivors, whose only choice is to fight for their lives. The threats include not only the monsters but also other participants. On the other hand, the interactions between players do not boil down to competition — we might as well cooperate or trade items. In Shattered Skies, it is essential to traverse open locations in search of food, water, and anything useful. While resting, it is best to head to a survivors’ camp or, if that’s impossible, barricade ourselves in some building, barring the windows and setting up traps.
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Infinity: Battlescape
September 27, 2019, Early Access
Simulation, Crowdfunding, Indie Games, Internet, Multiplayer, Science Fiction, Online, Singleplayer, Space Sim.
A space simulator which offers the players an opportunity to participate in huge battles involving hundreds of players and stretching across entire planetary system. Three powerful factions compete against one another in the war-ridden world of Infinity: Battlescape. Each of the factions has a network of space stations and defensive systems, as well as fleets comprised of combat ships. The ships come in various types, such as fighters, bombers, corvettes, huge cruisers or carriers - all of them can be controlled by the players. The goal of each party involved in the conflict is to destroy enemy forces and infrastructure. However, because the fighting takes place both in outer space and within atmospheres of different planets, achieving the ultimate victory is quite time-consuming. The game offers realistic flight physics, as the game takes such factors into account as density of atmosphere or gravitational phenomena. As an addition to the multiplayer experience, the creators included a single player sandbox mode. Infinity: Battlescape utilizes the in-house I-Novae Engine, which made it possible to create an enormous, open and procedurally-generated universe.
TurnOn
June 1, 2016
Arcade, Puzzle Elements, Indie Games, Music, Platformers, Singleplayer.
An action-puzzle game inspired by the annual “Earth Hour” event organized by WWF foundation. The game was developed by the Russian studio Brainy. It shows how much the modern world depends on electricity. When an accident in the power plant causes the whole city to run out of electricity, the player assumes the role of the last “living” spark and is tasked with restoring the power and allowing the inhabitants of the city to function normally. The gameplay mechanics in TurnOn are similar as in typical platformer games. The difference lies in the fact that instead between the platforms, the player must jump between electric wires. By jumping from one wire to another, the player tries to restore the power to houses, shops, and various electric devices. The devices are connected to each other with a tightly tangled network of connections. Because of that, in addition to having high agility, the game also forces the player to think. The game contains bonus levels as well. During them the player must move through the electric wires according to the tune of the background music.
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Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA X
March 24, 2016
Party, Adventure Elements, Music, PlayStation VR, Rhythm, Singleplayer, PlayStation Exclusive, VR.
The seventh installment in the arcade music game series by SEGA. To play the game you need a good sense of rhythm and quick fingers to push the buttons appearing on screen. As usual, the main characters are the virtual vocalists, Miku Hatsune being the most prominent. Their digital voices are generated by professional music software, which has been used by fans to create thousands of songs from many genres; several dozens of them make an appearance in the game. Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA X is the first title in the series featuring a story campaign, in which you help Miku and other characters discover the digital idol world. As the game progresses, you unlock new cutscenes and events, similar to the previous installments. The production features several hundreds of outfits and accessories for the characters, and completing an outfit matching a song gets you a bonus. Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA X utilizes the same graphic engine as the other games in the franchise, although its visuals are better.
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Touhou Genso Rondo: Bullet Ballet
June 11, 2015
Action, Fantasy, Indie Games, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer, PlayStation Exclusive.
An action shooter/battle game set in the universe of the popular Japanese Touhou series. Touhou Genso Rondo: Bullet Ballet is set in a magical land of Gensokyo. You play as a group of warriors, who are known from the other installments in the series — including such characters as Reimu Hakurei or Remilia Scarlet. The gameplay consists of one-on-one battles, which take place on 2D arenas seen from the bird's eye view. The characters use various magical attacks and spells that form complicated patterns on the screen. The game features short cutscenes between battles, showing each character's story. Apart from the story campaign and the arcade mode (in which you battle AI-controlled enemies and the difficulty level steadily increases), Touhou Genso Rondo: Bullet Ballet features local and online multiplayer modes. The visuals of the game are simple but full of spectacular lighting effects and vivid colors, and they're complemented by a dynamic soundtrack.
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