Sand Is the Soul
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RPG, 2D, Beat 'em Up, Fantasy, Indie Games, Polish games, Action RPG, Side-scroll, Singleplayer, Soulslike.
An indie game that combines RPG and point-and-click adventure game genres with beat 'em up elements. Sand is the Soul takes the players on a journey to CrossHill, a dark city inspired by Victorian era. Our character arrives there to deliver an important letter. It turns out that the place is filled with ancient evil. Based on our choices, the multi-threaded plot can reach one of ten endings. The gameplay in Sand is the Soul is focused on exploration. Since it is full of dangers, the player will have a lot opportunities to fight – using either melee weapons or firearms – and the battles have a rather high difficulty level. Instead of gaining experience, the players receive sand which also serves as energy and currency. However, having too much sand can lead to insanity – for example, player's character can perceive villagers as monsters.
Hearthstone: Mean Streets of Gadgetzan
December 1, 2016
Puzzle, Fantasy, Internet, Card Games, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.
Another story expansion for the incredibly popular free-to-play CCG, Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft by Blizzard Entertainment. The plot of Mean Streets of Gadgetzan is focused on gang wars that occur in the eponymous Gadgetzan which turned into a metropolis teeming with life thanks to rapidly-developing trade. The city’s development, apart from merchants, also brought hordes of thugs to its streets. After numerous battles between the local crime families, only the strongest three remain. The gameplay is somewhat different than what the vanilla game and the previous DLCs got us used to. The developers introduced new cards that can be used not by one but by three different classes. Moreover, there are three completely new factions (Grimy Goons, Jade Lotus, Kabal), each offering three hero classes.
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Rusty Lake: Roots
October 20, 2016
Adventure, 2D, Puzzle Elements, Point-and-click, Singleplayer, Surrealism.
A point ‘n’ click adventure game developed by Rusty Lake, the creators of the well-received Rusty Lake Hotel. In Rusty Lake: Roots, we assume the role of James Vanderboom who inherited a house and a special seed, which, if sown, will enable him to start his own family. The action is set in the 19th and 20th century, and the player controls three generations of Vanderbooms. Although Rusty Lake: Roots features many references to previous works of the studio, we don’t need knowledge of them to understand the plot. The gameplay is based on exploration of our surroundings and solving logic and environmental puzzles. Moreover, talking with non-player characters is also an important aspect of the game. The on-screen events, the characters, and puzzles alike have a surreal, even dark feel to them. The atmosphere is emphasized by two-dimensional graphics and matching music.
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Noblemen: 1896
August 31, 2017
Strategy, Singleplayer, Steampunk, Shooters, TPP, Free-to-play.
A mobile strategy-action game by Foursaken Media. Noblemen: 1896 is set in an alternative version of the late 19th century, combining steampunk themes with elements based on World War I and the American Civil War. The game does not feature a typical story campaign; you lead one of the factions during a great conflict. In terms of mechanics, there are two aspects of the gameplay. The first aspect is a strategic one, in which you train your armies, move them around the map, manage your resources, and conquer more areas. The mode is additionally varied by collecting and using special cards. When two armies meet, the game switches into battle mode, combining the elements of shooter games and RTS, and you control one of the soldiers, using a wide range of firearms.
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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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Nexomon
August 10, 2017
RPG, 2D, Fantasy, jRPG, Singleplayer, Top-down, Turn-based.
A mobile role-playing game heavily-inspired by the Pokemon series. The game is set in a fantasy land, combining modern reality with science-fiction elements. You play as a trainer, whose task is to catch the eponymous creatures, develop their abilities, and use them to battle other trainers. In Nexomon, you traverse a world divided into 10 regions, visit shops, talk to NPCs, and complete a variety of quests. Like in the Pokemon series, an important factor is catching the defeated creatures, which join your collection. The battles are turn-based, and in combat you mostly choose the right attacks against the opponents and activate various special items. Apart from the multiplayer mode, the game also features a story campaign with many side quests.
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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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The Hacker 2.0
January 12, 2017
Strategy, Cyberpunk, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
The Hacker 2.0 is a sequel to the 2012 The Hacker. Both games were developed by Angry Bugs. The game takes place in a not so distant future and has a retro-futuristic feel to it, inspired by the 80’s film and book representation of cyberpunk. We play as a hacker who has to break into well-protected computer systems in order to gather top secret data and sabotage them. The game has two primary aspects of gameplay. Missions themselves are presented in the form of a turn-based tactical game. The virtual reality, around which our avatar moves, and the models of the security software intended to stop us are observed from an isometric point of view. We use various offensive, defensive, and special abilities when facing that software. We spend the time between our missions in front of a virtual desktop. The screen of our device serves as a monitor of our in-game computer with its simple operating system, icons, and useful apps. We use them to contact our clients, start missions, gather useful data, manage our income, and to invest and buy better software and hardware.
Iron Wings
June 1, 2017
Action, World War II, Planes, Singleplayer, Shooters.
Developed by the Italian Naps Team studio, a WWII action-adventure air combat game. The plot of Iron Wings follows the story of the US 332nd Fighter Group, which was composed solely of black pilots. Jack and his childhood friend Amelia are the main heroes. The story revolves around general Adler’s ominous plan to secure the Third Reich’s victory. The mechanics are purely arcade and missions are abundant in main and side objectives. Interestingly, there are always two characters in the air, each in a separate airplane. The player can easily switch between them and, while piloting one plane, command the other, controlled by AI. From time to time, you can step outside the cockpit and take part in special shooter sequences.
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Albedo: Eyes from Outer Space
April 10, 2015
Action, Puzzle Elements, Adventure Elements, FPP, FPS, Singleplayer, Shooters.
An original combination of a shooter and adventure game. The main hero of Albedo: Eyes from Outer Space is John T. Longy, a night shift security guard working in a secret research compound, where experiments on time and space are being conducted. When the compound gets shaken by an explosion, the protagonist is rendered unconscious, and when he wakes up he finds out that the place has been overrun by monsters from outer space. The protagonist’s main objective becomes escaping the toppling building, and discovering the mystery behind the catastrophe on his way out. In Albedo: Eyes from Outer Space you observe the events from the first-person perspective. Exploration is the core of gameplay. While playing, you get to visit over twenty rooms filled with puzzles, based both on physics and manipulation of objects. The game features a unique system of hints, letting you peer into the future in order to find out what should be the solution of a given problem. Besides, an essential part of gameplay is combat against several types of monsters, whose only soft spots are their eyes – this is where you should send bullets if you want to kill the beasts.
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Ladykiller in a Bind
October 10, 2016
Adventure, 2D, Erotic Games, Indie Games, Singleplayer, Visual Novel.
An adventure game from the visual novel genre, developed by Lone Conquers All Games team. In Ladykiller in a Bind, the player takes on the role of an 18 years old girl named Beast, who is forced by her twin brother to pose as a boy and take part in class trip. Because the objective of the trip is to decide who is the most popular student in the school, our heroine chooses the path of manipulation, seduction of female classmates and erotic games to gather the most votes. Gameplay-wise, Ladykiller in a Bind follows the genre’s schemes and comes down to following the story, as told by a narrative in the form of text and static images that resemble anime style.
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DISTANT
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Arcade, 2.5D, Adventure Elements, Indie Games, Platformers, Singleplayer.
A platform game in which the player travels through a pastel, oneiric world, trying to stop its annihilation. The gameplay is based on exploring the environment, jumping from platform to platform, avoiding various terrain obstacles and solving uncomplicated environmental riddles.
LocoRoco Remastered
May 9, 2017
Arcade, 2D, Multiplayer, Platformers, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Remaster/remake, Singleplayer, PlayStation Exclusive.
LocoRoco Remastered is, as the title suggests, a remastered version of the 2006 platform game that was released on PlayStation Portable. Gameplay focuses on shaking the pieces of the LocoRoco's world in order to move the game's spherical heroes to their destination points. We have to be careful though. There are many traps and obstacles that will make our job harder to do. In order to beat or avoid them, we have to rely on our heroes' specific abilities. If they are fed, they can grow in size and divide into smaller ones, if necessary. LocoRoco Remastered has improved visuals and game controls that use the motion detector found in DualShock 4 game pad.
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Patapon Remastered
August 1, 2017
Strategy, 2D, Arcade Elements, Music, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Remaster/remake, Singleplayer, PlayStation Exclusive.
A remastered edition of the unusual musical strategy game Patapon, originally released in 2008 for PSP. In the game, you accompany the members of the dying society of little warriors called the Patapons, who embark on a dangerous journey, during which they fight using swords, spears, and bows to earn what they deserve. The gameplay focuses on leading the group of creatures and facing adversities, including enemies big and small. The uniqueness of the gameplay consists of the fact that you issue orders by pressing buttons to the rhythm of music to create a given sequence. Depending on what melody you play, you army can move forwards, assume a defensive stance, attack, or perform a efficiency-boosting combo. As the gameplay pace is quite fast and one false note can mean big trouble, to succeed in Patapon Remastered you need a good sense of rhythm and a quick decision-making skill.
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Windjammers
August 29, 2017
Sports, Arcade Elements, Internet, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Singleplayer.
A remade version of a 1994 arcade game released for Neo Geo consoles. Windjammers introduces a unique sport, similar to air hockey, in which the players perform offensive and defensive maneuvers in order to score a point or prevent the enemy team from scoring one. The game offers a number of fields, from sunny beaches and up to full-blown stadiums. Moreover, the player can assume the role of one of six characters who differ in terms of appearance, statistics, and pitching method. The game offers both split-screen and online multiplayer gameplay. When it comes to visuals, the game does not differ much from its 1994 version, yet the game received a number of upgrades, such as support for HD resolution or panoramic video modes.
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Divide
January 31, 2017
Adventure, Action Adventure, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Isometric View.
An isometric action-adventure game taking place in a science-fiction universe inspired by Blade Runner. The plot of Divide tells a story of an ordinary man named David, who has to leave his daughter and enter a new realm, controlled by Vestige, a powerful corporation. His objective is to search for various clues and hack into computer systems to discover the reasons behind his current situation, and to find a way back to his world. Divide is a variation on a dungeon crawler, in which the story and characters are the main elements. Our task is to explore, solve puzzles, find various hints and documents, engage in problem solving and authentication of the acquired material, which influences the course of the story. The game is also filled with combat sequences, but they seem to be of secondary importance – it’s best to stay hidden and sneak out of the patrolled area. The game is complemented by a soundtrack composed by Chris Tilton, known from his work on Assassin’s Creed: Unity.
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Dino Frontier
August 1, 2017
Strategy, Indie Games, PlayStation VR, Prehistory, RTS, Singleplayer, PlayStation Exclusive, VR.
A unique real time strategy game from Uber Entertainment studio, developed for virtual reality sets. Dino Frontier takes place in alternate Wild West settings, filled not only with cowboys, bandits, sheriffs and locals, but also titular dinosaurs. Players act as the so-called “Great Mayor” managing a village. Gameplay focuses on gathering resources and progressive development of our town with public and industrial buildings, with the proper assignment of tasks playing a crucial role. In the beginning the dinosaurs are a major threat to our settlers, but later we can tame them to get powerful, but risky allies. Dino Frontier offers good looking comic book-like visuals.
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Unknown Fate
September 6, 2018
Adventure, Experimental/artistic, Exploration Games, Puzzle Elements, FPP, Indie Games, Meta Quest / Oculus, Singleplayer, SteamVR, VR.
An unusual, surrealistic adventure game developed by MarsLitGames and published by 1C Company. The main protagonist of Unknown Fate is a man named Richard. He is being taken to a parallel dimension. There he experiences unusual events and meets original characters, animals and weird creatures from a different world. He also finds artifacts of unknown origin. There are many questions asked during the game, many of which remain unanswered. The action in Unknown Fate is shown from a first-person perspective. The gameplay focuses on exploration, discovering new mysteries of the oneiric environment and solving puzzles based on object manipulation. The surrealistic, three-dimensional graphics fit the atmosphere of the game. Unknown Fate supports virtual reality sets, but they aren’t required to play the game.
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Bush Hockey League
March 28, 2017
Sports, Ice Hockey, Indie Games, 60s and 70s, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Singleplayer.
An arcade sports game developed by V7 Entertainment, an independent developer responsible for a number of smaller titles. Old Time Hockey offers a retro setting and simple controls – each player is controlled through a convenient control scheme that bases on 2-3 buttons. Moreover, the game’s Beer Mode utilizes a control scheme which requires only one hand, freeing the other one completely. The game offers two basic gameplay modes – Story Mode, which allows the player to lead a chosen team throughout the whole season, and Exhibition Game, a single match that sees us play against either a human player or an AI-controlled opponent. The game is characterized by average visuals and a slightly cartoonish visuals that should appeal to most players.
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Zwei: The Ilvard Insurrection
October 31, 2017
RPG, Fantasy, Action RPG, Singleplayer, TPP.
Zwei: The Ilvard Insurrection is an action RPG developed by Nihon Falcom and XSEED Games, initially released in 2008 in Japan and nine years later on western markets. The game takes place in a fantasy world where, as a result of the war between demons and humans (aided by dragons), magic is not as strong and present as it once was. Instead of magical portals, people use planes as means of intercontinental transportation. We play as a treasure hunter who was saved from death by a lamia and is forever bonded with her by a blood contract. As we play, we will spend most of our time on exploration and combat. Our protagonist uses cold steel weapons and his companion relies on combat spells. Zwei: The Ilvard Insurrection has a rather uncommon progression system - we use food to increase our characters' stats. The game is based on the Zwei II Plus version from 2009.
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Pokemon Ultra Moon
November 17, 2017
RPG, Internet, jRPG, Co-op, Multiplayer, Pokemon, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, TPP, Turn-based, Nintendo Exclusive.
Pokemon Ultra Moon is yet another installment of the popular RPG series developed by Game Freak for Nintendo handheld consoles. It was released along with Pokemon Ultra Sun as the improved versions of the 7th generation handheld consoles launch titles, Pokemon Sun and Pokemon Moon. Once again, we play as a novice Pokemon trainer who desires to become the very best trainer in the world. The game comes with an alternative version of the story we saw in the series' previous installment, offers new types of Pokemon (some available only in this version), and offers some new and changed locations. Nothing has changed in terms of gameplay. We explore the game’s world, do quests, catch more and more Pokemon, and take part in turn-based duels with other trainers. Pokemon Ultra Moon supports the PokeBank app that allows us to transfer Pokemon caught in other games of the series.
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Spyro the Dragon
September 9, 1998
Arcade, 3D Platformers, Dragon.
The first installment of the famous 3D platformer series, in which the main character is the comforting purple dragon Spyro. The production was exclusively released on PlayStation 1.
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Spyro 2: Ripto's Rage!
November 2, 1999
Arcade, 3D Platformers, Dragon.
Continuation of the Insomniac Games studio hit. The production presents another adventure of the purple dragon Spyro and is a typical 3D platform where players can face agility and logic challenges.
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Dragon Bros
September 16, 2016
Action, 2D, Indie Games, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer.
A shoot'em up game developed by the independent developer Space Lizard Studio. In the game, the player assumes control of young dragons tasked with fighting an army of hostile robots called Mechaliches, who were able to conquer the protagonists' home planet and kidnap their mother. During the game, the character constantly moves rightwards, eliminates hordes of enemies, and avoids the ever-present obstacles. Of course, one's protégés are not defenseless - they acquire new power-ups allowing them to use machine guns, laser weapons, and cannons. Moreover, as one progresses through the game, they acquire points giving access to various special abilities assigned separately to each weapon. Dragon Bros allows the player to enjoy both single and cooperative local multiplayer modes. Interestingly enough, completed stages of the game can be replayed, e.g. to achieve a higher score - moreover, one can test their skills by playing the game on a higher difficulty level. As the game has been inspired by the classic shoot’em up games, it delivers old-school pixel-art visuals and the dedicated soundtrack written by Gabriel Caruso, who in his works combines modern sound with chiptune music.
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Lost Sphear
January 23, 2018
RPG, Fantasy, jRPG, Singleplayer.
A jPPG title inspired by classic games from the genre, developed by the team at Tokyo RPG Factory. Lost Sphear is set in fantasy world and follows the story of a boy named Kanata, who wakes up from a nightmare only to discover that his village mysteriously disappeared. And so he and his friends set on a journey to save the world with the help of magical power of Memory, which lets them materialize memories and thoughts of mortals. Gameplay focuses on exploring the world and performing various tasks, while traveling is done through a special map. Battles use a system known from the earlier entries in Final Fantasy series: after performing an action, a character must wait some time before it can again engage in combat. As the players progress through the game, characters earn experience, which lets them develop individual skills and statistics.
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Utawarerumono: Mask of Deception
September 24, 2015
RPG, Fantasy, jRPG, Singleplayer, Tactics, Turn-based, Visual Novel.
A combination of visual novel and tactical RPG with turn-based combat. The production is the sequel to the original Utawarerumono, published in 2002 and presents completely new characters and a story set in a fantasy world modelled on medieval Japan.
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Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Wildlands - Fallen Ghosts
June 6, 2017
Action, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Sandbox, Singleplayer, Shooters, TPP, TPS, Modern Conflicts.
Second large DLC for the TPP action game Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon: Wildlands created by Ubisoft. The Fallen Ghosts expansion continues the story from the base game. Even though the Santa Blanca cartel has been busted, the Unidad de Operaciones Especiales are still unable to establish peace in Bolivia. All that trouble can be attributed to the Los Extranjeros organization, members of which will not stop until they kill every U.S. citizen remaining in Bolivia. The Ghost team is dispatched to the war zone, however, their chopper is shot down and they have to crash-land in the middle of a jungle filled with enemies. Like the base game, the Fallen Ghosts expansion builds on the cooperative gameplay mechanics and comes with a completely new and complex story campaign offering 15 missions at players’ disposal. Throughout these missions, the players have to eliminate four crime lords and face new types of adversaries. All of that comes with previously inaccessible weapons and new skills available for the Ghost operatives.
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Mighty Gunvolt Burst
June 15, 2017
Arcade, 2D, Platformers, Singleplayer.
Mighty Gunvolt Burst is a sequel to the 2014 arcade game Mighty Gunvolt that was released on Nintendo 3DS. Both games were developed by Inti Creates, 2D action games specialists. We play as the titular Gunvolt, a hero who can control lightning and uses that ability in his fight against evil. He is aided by the ghost of a girl name Joule who lives inside our protagonist, providing him protection in critical situations. Mighty Gunvolt Burst is a 2D side-scrolling action game with platformer elements similar to the fan-favorite Mega Man series. Gameplay focuses on exploring more and more locations, jumping on platforms, and fighting with many enemies. In comparison to the series' previous installment, the game comes with some visible improvements, like new collectibles, character progression system, or a special Final Blow that gives us more experience points when we use it to finish our enemy off.
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C-12: Final Resistance
April 6, 2001
Action, FPP, Singleplayer, Shooters, TPP.
A futuristic action game in which the player takes on the role of a soldier equipped with cybernetic implants, defending the planet from alien invasion. The protagonist performs this task first with a laser sword, and later also with a firearm. The production was one of the last high-budget titles published on the first Sony console.
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Planetbase
October 16, 2015
Strategy, City Builder, Economic, RTS, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
A strategy game in which players have to create an extraterrestrial colony from scratch. As its managers, they must ensure not only constant access to food, drinking water and life-giving oxygen, but also the safety of the settlers - sudden weather, sunshine and meteorite rains can be a threat.
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Kitty Powers' Matchmaker
September 3, 2014
Simulation, Singleplayer, Dating Simulator.
A dating simulator in which the player takes on the role of a matrimonial office worker. Its task is to unite individual customers into pairs and to increase the company's reputation. The whole was kept in a characteristic, kitschy style.
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Aporia: Beyond The Valley
July 19, 2017
Adventure, Exploration Games, Puzzle Elements, FPP, Singleplayer.
Aporia: Beyond The Valley is a first-person exploration adventure game developed by the Dutch studio Investigate North. The game takes place in a mysterious Ez'rat Qin valley that once was the home of a great civilization. Now, only ruins remain there. Our hero wakes up after hundreds of years of slumber, suffering from amnesia. His task is to find out the truth about himself and his old world's past. We observe the game from a first-person perspective. Gameplay focuses on exploration and gathering clues that will help us find the answers to our questions. The game emphasizes riddles and puzzles. Many times we will have to figure out how a certain mechanism works or find a way to avoid or neutralize a trap before will be able to solve one of them. The game is rather nonlinear and the plot is told visually, so we will not hear or read any texts or dialogues.
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Accel World vs. Sword Art Online
August 8, 2017
RPG, Crossover, Internet, jRPG, Co-op, Books, Manga and Anime, Multiplayer, Action RPG, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, TPP.
A third-person perspective action jRPG developed by ARTDINK. The title is based on books and anime from the Accel World and Sword Art Online franchises. The story of the game features a unique story in which characters from both universes met. They face a phenomenon that causes unknown time travelers from future to appear in the world and seek a way back home. The action is presented from the perspective of Kirito, the protagonist of Sword Art Online, but the scenario enables the player to assume the role of other characters as well and experience the story from their point of view. The title is an action RPG in which the player travels through large locations and is able to freely fly or participate in aerial combat. The game offers many playable characters, each of which has unique skills and attacks that are upgraded during the game. In the single player campaign the player is accompanied by up to two companions controlled by AI.
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Hearthlands
April 28, 2017
Strategy, City Builder, Fantasy, Indie Games, Singleplayer, The Middle Ages.
An economic strategy game from the so-called city builder genre, created by a small studio Sergio & Simon. The game is set in a medieval fantasy world that is randomly generated. In Hearthlands we play as a ruler of a small kingdom who basically owns only the lands around their castle. Our goal is to develop our fief and make sure that our people are safe and live in prosperity. In order to do that we construct new buildings, make sure that goods are distributed properly, and research new technologies. Freedom that the gameplay offers is this game's strong point. It allows us to turn our city into a true stronghold, a trading metropolis or a small town, whose main source of income is fishing. If we can't have good relations with our neighbors, we need to have a strong army which can consist of our citizen or, what is typical for this genre, heroes. However, in order to craft equipment we need to have a sufficient amount of resources.
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Bubsy 3D
November 25, 1996
Arcade, Multiplayer, 3D Platformers, Splitscreen, Singleplayer.
One of the first 3D platformers released on the market. The title tells the story of an anthropomorphic lynx that tries to get out of the foreign world and return to Earth.
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Armored Core
July 10, 1997
Action, Mechs, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, PS Plus Premium, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, PlayStation Exclusive.
The first installment of a series of action games with a view of TPP, in which the main role is played by giant robots. Players take on the role of one of the pilots of modern combat machines and undertake a number of different missions.
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Flight Sim World
January 18, 2018
Simulation, Multiplayer, Planes, Singleplayer.
A flight simulation game from the developers of such titles as Euro Fishing and Train Simulator 2017. Like in other games from Dovetail Games studio, Flight Sim World tries to simulate real life as closely as possible. In addition to advanced physics the developers took care of details that make each vehicle different in how they are handled; another thing that influences it are changing weather conditions. The cockpits of all machines are recreated with even the smallest details and are fully interactive. This means that all buttons and levers are used for something and using them requires prudence and knowledge. In Flight Sim World we can fly in Free Flight mode or together with other people. The game also has an editor that allows us to create our own missions. Flight Sim World uses advanced modeling and rendering technologies, enabling the game to offer good graphics and recreate planes with the smallest details – both outside and inside.
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Senko no Ronde 2
September 7, 2017
Action, Beat 'em Up, Mechs, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
The second installment in the series of games that combine dynamic brawler and shooter mechanics. The franchise originates from Japan, where it started its life in arcades in 2004. Senko no Ronde 2, on the other hand, was designed for the leading stationary platforms. The game takes you far into the future, where mankind managed to colonize distant galaxies, but has soon split into warring factions. The player takes part in the war for domination in space and commands a flying battle mech. There are several types of machines at your disposal, which differ in appearance, combat moves and special attacks as well as overall statistics. The core of gameplay is about aerial battles against other mechs, in which you must prove your agility and reflexes. In combat you must also make use of power-ups scattered around the battlefield, which may sway the odds in your favor. Senko no Ronde 2 sports neat graphics and distinctive anime-like stylistics.
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Soul Blade
January 1, 1997
Fighting, Beat 'em Up, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Singleplayer.
Three-dimensional brawl published by Tekken series producer, Namco. Soul Blade focuses on spectacular battles on swords and other white weapons. The plot of the production tells the story of brave warriors who travel around the world in search of a legendary sword that gives it a great power to the person holding it.
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Duke Nukem: Time to Kill
September 30, 1998
Action, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, TPP.
Action game with TPP view released exclusively on PlayStation. The title abandons the assumptions of previous productions with the famous Duke, but retains the characteristic climate of the cycle. The title character sets off on a journey in time to thwart the plans of the cosmic race.
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Duke Nukem: Land of the Babes
September 19, 2000
Action, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, TPP.
Continuation of Duke Nukem: Time to Kill, published in 1998, which slightly changes the assumptions of the original. Production is an action game with a third party perspective. The title character takes another journey in time, this time to the future, to save women enslaved by aliens.
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Chocobo Racing
March 18, 1999
Racing, Fantasy, Kart Racing, jRPG, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Singleplayer.
An arcade racing game in which characters from the Final Fantasy series compete with each other at the helm of various vehicles. Charming spells and special skills used by the participants add colour to the struggles on the imaginative routes.
Nightmare Creatures II
May 23, 2000
Action, Singleplayer, Survival Horror, TPP.
Continuation of the survival horror movie from 1997, in which the player once again faces Adam Crowley and his army of monsters. The protagonist visits dark levels, where he fights hordes of enemies with white and firearms. Compared to the first page of the saga, the system of creating a combination of attacks has been simplified. The adrenaline bar has also been removed, giving the main character the opportunity to carry out spectacular attacks on his opponents.
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Hidden Folks
February 15, 2017
Puzzle, 2D, Indie Games, Singleplayer, Hidden Objects.
Hidden Folks is an original puzzle game created by Adriaan de Jongh and Sylvain Tegroeg. Gameplay is based on a simple, although a rather unusual scheme. The game takes place on a dozen or so 2D, monochromatic boards where we have to find all of the targets, which can be characters or specific items. Our search for them is hampered by the necessity to use the game's environment to find some of them (i.e. to find a music fan we will have to turn on the nearby speakers), and the fact that each and every level is filled with objects that will divert our attention. The game offers some clues and a list of items we have to find if we get way above our heads. The visuals and audio definitely make Hidden Folks stand out among other similar games. The game looks as if it was hand drawn by a bored student during a lecture, and almost every element of the game's environment (humans, cars, animals, even robots) have their own unique sounds.
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Princess Maker Refine
February 17, 2017
Simulation, 2D, RPG Elements, Fantasy, Remaster/remake, Singleplayer, Life Sim.
A unique management game and a remastered and extended edition of a PlayStation 2 title. Princess Maker Refine was created by Japanese studio Gainax, supervised by one of its co-founders, Takami Akai. You play as a hero, who already defeated the dark lord and saved the citizens of the kingdom invaded by the villain. The protagonist decided to settle down and adopt an orphaned girl, so that he can not only help with rebuilding the country, but also take care of her future. Thus you have to look after your foster daughter and make sure she has good education and skills, which will have an impact on her adult life. The girl's personality and skills are described with numerical values and statistics, and her daily schedule and what she can learn are entirely up to you. After eight years (divided into four seasons, dozens days each), when she becomes of age, you unlock one of the 74 possible endings, depending on her career path — this is when the girl's skills and experience become apparent. The game features vastly improved visuals and soundtrack, compared to those from the original release.
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Construction Simulator 2
March 22, 2017
Simulation, Construction, Economic, Strategic Elements, Machines and Equipment, Singleplayer.
A continuation of the mobile construction simulator with strategy elements, developed by weltenbauer studio from Germany. Construction Simulator 2 takes place in a fictional state in the USA, Westside Plains. In the game we play as an owner of a company that builds roads and buildings. The game is set in an open world, in which you can complete 60 different jobs. In the beginning of the game we start with simple tasks but as we develop our company and increase its reputation we can get more complicated but also much better paid contracts. The game allows us to manually control 36 licensed and recreated with intricate details machines, among which we can find those that are produced by such companies as Caterpillar, Liebherr, Palfinger, Bell, STILL or ATLAS. The economic aspect, that requires players to manage their company and budget, complements the simulation elements.
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Ape Out
February 28, 2019
Action, 2D, Beat 'em Up, Indie Games, Singleplayer, Top-down.
An independent beat'em up game, which casts the player in the role of a mad gorilla that is trying to escape from captivity. The player's task is to complete subsequent, procedurally-generated corridors, as well as to deal with hordes of enemies, both soldiers and guards. The game is played from a top-down view and the only thing the protagonist can rely on is the power of his own muscles. With his hands, the gorilla crushes the enemies, but can also grab and throw them. Certain elements of the environment can also be taken advantage of, such as doors that have been torn out - they can be used as a shield. The experience is complemented by a dynamic soundtrack, which changes its tone in accordance with what is currently happening on the screen. The developer decided to include a large portion of brutality in the game, as the enemies defeated leave lots of blood, staining the locations the player traverses. Ape Out delivers exclusively a single-player experience and is available only in digital distribution.
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The Disney Afternoon Collection
April 18, 2017
Arcade, 2D, Co-op, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Package, Platformers, Splitscreen, Remaster/remake, Animated TV Series, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer.
A collection of six action games based on classic Disney cartoons. The collection was developed by Capcom and it contains games that were released in late 80s and early 90s on Nintendo Entertainment System. The Disney Afternoon Collection contains the following titles: DuckTales (1989), Chip ‘n Dale Rescue Rangers (1990), TaleSpin (1991), Darkwing Duck (1992), Chip n’ Dale Rescue Rangers 2 (1993) and Duck Tales 2 (1993). All titles were remastered and adapted to modern gaming platforms. They offer various modern graphic filters and are working in native 1080p resolution. The developers have also introduced new game modes, such as Boss Rush and Time Attack. It is also possible now to rewind the action when the player dies or faces some other difficulties in the game. The fans also have access to bonus materials like artworks and concept arts.
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Mineko's Night Market
September 26, 2023
RPG, Crafting, Economic, Adventure Elements, Strategic Elements, Indie Games, Cats, Sandbox, Singleplayer.
A unique game with role-playing and economic strategy game elements. Mineko's Night Market is set on an oriental island inhabited by hundreds of cats and a society that worships a cat deity. You play as Mineko, a newcomer girl, who wants to start her own crafting business. During the game, you explore the village and the nearby areas in search of useful resources that can be used to create decorations, toys, and other objects. Your works can be sold during a weekly fair, which is a grand event, since apart from trading, it also involves the local worship and allows you to participate in various games. The protagonist can also talk to the locals, do quests fort them, befriend the cats, and discover local secrets. Mineko's Night Market features colorful 2D visuals.
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Shardbound
April 6, 2017, Early Access
Strategy, Crowdfunding, Fantasy, Indie Games, Internet, Card Games, Multiplayer, Turn-based, Free-to-play.
A turn-based strategy game with card game features. The title was developed by Spiritwalk Games. The player is taken to a fantasy world that was almost completely destroyed by a magic disaster. All that remained of the world are islands floating above the center of the planet. Above the islands there are shards of the old realm – when one of them falls to the ground, humans gain access to ancient treasures and artifacts. The players assume the role of scouts who try to take advantage of these opportunities to gain riches and fame. The gameplay in Shardbound focuses on battles fought with manually composed deck of cards. The cards enable the player to summon units and activate various spells. After playing a card, a warrior appears on the battlefield. He is controlled like in classic strategy games. The victory is determined by the battle potential of units, shape of the territory and obstacles on the map. The title was developed with multiplayer battles in mind and it is fully integrated with Twitch. This enables the players to watch and stream PvP duels, sign in for matches with famous streamers, send them decks for review, participate in special tournaments and help player’s idols in conquering territories.
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