World to the West
May 5, 2017
Adventure, Puzzle Elements, RPG Elements, Indie Games, Action Adventure, Singleplayer, Isometric View.
A 3D action adventure game with elements of logic puzzle and RPG, developed by Rain Games – independent studio who also created Teslagrad. The story in World to the West focuses on four different characters, who join forces in order to stop a villain and recover a treasures he has stolen. On their adventure, the group of four protagonists will have to visit a number of locations like a wild jungle or an icy tundra, explore forsaken ruins, discover forgotten civilizations, and solve the mystery of an ancient prophecy. The gameplay mechanics resemble those featured in classic installments of The Legend of Zelda series. Players, who observe all the action from a top-down perspective, get to traverse the partially open world and gradually unlock new regions. On their way, the players will encounter many characters, both friendly and hostile – when confronting them, players can choose to fight, persuade, or simply avoid them.
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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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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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Lethis: Daring Discoverers
June 8, 2017
Adventure, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Steampunk, Isometric View.
Lethis: Daring Discoverers is a steampunk adventure game developed by Triskell Interactive and serves as a sequel to Lethis: Path of Progress. The game is set in the same world as Lethis: Path of Progress, but its action takes place in a later historical period - in a fantasy version of Victorian times. Technology in this world is so advanced that it is now possible to construct gigantic cannons that can launch manned capsules to other planets. We play as one of the adventurers who take part in such an expedition. In terms of gameplay mechanics, Lethis: Daring Discoverers is an adventure game where we explore alien planets. At the beginning, we choose one of the five available characters (each of them has their own biography, character, skills, and equipment). As we play, we will explore those worlds, make difficult decisions, contact alien races, fight with enemies, and solve logic riddles. We will also have to make journals of our discoveries and search for artifacts that grant us access to special powers and new technologies.
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Wild West Online
May 10, 2018
Action, RPG Elements, FPP, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, MMO, TPP, Western, 19th Century.
A Wild-West-themed MMO game by 612 Games, inspired by the multiplayer mode of the popular Red Dead Redemption by Rockstar Games. Wild West Online is set in a vast open world, where you try to survive and try your hand at various activities. You can play as bandits or law officers; the players can create gangs and rob banks and steal from or kill encountered people. But you can also choose a different career and become e.g. a farmer or a gold prospector. It's worth noting that each such profession has its influence on the in-game world, affecting, among other things, the economy. This Wild West life simulation game also features an expansive crafting system, and you can unlock schematics allowing you to create tools or weapons.
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Call of Duty: Black Ops III - Zombies Chronicles
May 15, 2017
Action, FPP, FPS, Horror, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Shooters, Zombie.
An expansion pack for Call of Duty: Black Ops III, created by Treyarch, the authors of the original game. The Zombies Chronicles add-on is a compilation of remastered versions of the top eight zombie mode levels from the previous Call of Duty games. Call of Duty: Black Ops III - Zombies Chronicles came up with maps from Call of Duty: World at War (Nacht der Untoten, Verruckt, Shi No Numa), Call of Duty: Black Ops (Der Toten Cinema, Ascension, Shangri-La, Moon) Call of Duty: Black Ops II (Origins). Compared to their original versions, the locations sport higher resolution graphics, sharper textures and more impressive visual effects. Each level can be played either solo or in co-op mode for up to four people. Gameplay is based on fending off consecutive waves of zombies – as you play you must also look for weapons and other useful items, construct barricades, and use a variety of devices and traps.
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Tyranny: Bastard's Wound
September 7, 2017
RPG, Fantasy, Classic RPG, Singleplayer, Isometric View.
Tyranny: Bastard’s Wound is an expansion for Tyranny, a a role-playing game developed by Obsidian Entertainment. The expansion takes us to a new part of the Tiers world. The story focuses on a illegal refugee camp inhabited by those who managed to flee from under Kyros’ ruthless rule and now are forced to live in hiding. Bastard’s Wound also expands the story lines of Barik, Lantry, and Verse known from the base game and gives us the possibility of learning more about the Beasts of Terratus. As usual, we will also do various story missions and side quests. It is worth mentioning that a free update for the game was released together with the expansion that introduced more voice acted dialogues and expanded the base game’s third act. Additionally, we will get a brand new game ending if we play as a hero completely devoted to Kyros.
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The Elder Scrolls Online: Horns of the Reach
August 14, 2017
RPG, Fantasy, Internet, MMO, MMORPG, PvE, PvP, Sandbox.
The Elder Scrolls Online: Horns of the Reach is the first official DLC for The Elder Scrolls Online: Morrowind, the biggest expansion so far that was released for the MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited. It was developed by ZeniMax Online. The newest introduction brought to the game by the expansion are two new dungeons: Bloodroot Forge and Falkreath Hold. In addition to that, Horns of the Reach introduces new items, monster masks, and achievements. The expansion also comes with a free update that introduced Arcane University, a new Battlegrounds map, and a new battlegrounds mode called Chaos Ball. The new battlegrounds content is available only to those who own the expansion. The other new things like new houses, furniture, esthetic elements, crown crates, and holiday events are available to all players.
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The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Master Trials
June 30, 2017
Action, Crafting, Puzzle Elements, RPG Elements, Fantasy, Action Adventure, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, TPP, Nintendo Exclusive.
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Master Trials is the first expansion for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild that was developed by Nintendo. It is a typical game expansion that does not introduce any major changes to gameplay mechanics. Nintendo focused on adding new content to the game and, by doing so, expanding our adventures in Hyrule. The biggest introduction that comes with the expansion is the new adventure called Trials of the Sword. It takes us to small maps where we do not have access to our previously gathered equipment and have to fight off waves of enemies. We get new pieces of equipment and useful items by defeating our enemies and exploring our surroundings. Doing so will prepare us for fights with more powerful opponents. Master Trials also introduces a new difficulty level called Master Mode. In terms of new items, this add-on introduces one new mask and eight armor sets.
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Air Missions: HIND
June 14, 2017
Simulation, Arcade Elements, Helicopters, Internet, Multiplayer, Singleplayer.
An arcade simulator in which the player gets to pilot a Russian Mi-24 Hind gunship. Developed by a Slovakian studio 3Division, Air Missions: HIND allows players to carry out diverse missions taking place in four different corners of the Earth – thick forests of Eastern Europe, deserts of Central Asia, the exotic South-East Asia, and the airspace over the Arctic Ocean. Among the mission objectives, one can find i.e. supporting allied ground units, advancing on enemy artillery positions and Air Force Bases, taking out convoys, rescuing hostages, and even fighting other gunships. During combat, the player is often accompanied by wingmen, who actively support him by shooting at the enemies from their on-board weapons. The game allows the players to customize their munitions in accordance with their preferences and the situation on the battlefield. Among the available types of weapons, there are various Russian guided missiles - both anti-tank and anti-aircraft - pods with unguided missiles, machine guns, mines, and bombs. Another aspect of the game that one can adjust is the level of realism – in Air Missions: HIND the player can select the general difficulty level, one of the three available craft handling systems, and the gunship’s collision damage level, separately for particular elements of the environment. The game delivers both competitive and cooperative multiplayer modes. Moreover, it allows the players to design their own scenarios.
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Win That War!
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Strategy, Indie Games, Internet, LAN, MMO, MMORTS, RTS, Science Fiction, Online.
A rare example of an MMORTS game set in a retro-futuristic universe. Developed by a French independent studio – Insane Unity – Win That War! combines the gameplay mechanics typical of real-time strategy games with online interactions. The game allows the players to choose a side in a war between three megacorporations, which fight against each other for control over newly discovered planets full of precious minerals. In the game, one assumes the role of a general of an army comprised of futuristic tanks and airplanes. Combat teams can be dispatched to different locations on the surface of a beleaguered planet, where one can either leave them on their own and allow the AI to lead the defense of a planetary sector, or lead the army in person to battle hostile players. Battles are typical for the RTS genre: a player has to acquire resources, build factories, recruit new units and dispatch them to fight the enemy. In return for victorious battles, players are rewarded with currency, which they can spend on drafting new armies and improving existing ones. The technology research trees allow the players to unlock new structures and combat vehicles. Apart from the main MMO mode, the game offers a chance to play non-committal multiplayer battles and skirmishes against the AI.
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Tiles & Tales
May 23, 2018, End of Life
Puzzle, RPG Elements, Fantasy, Match-3, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.
Hybrid RPG and a puzzle game in which the player travels through a fantastic land and confronts various opponents. The success of his actions is determined by the results he gains by moving pieces of the puzzle across a two-dimensional board and combining squares of the same color - this is how he deals damage to enemies, heals a fighting character and opens the chests he encounters along the way.
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Vagrant Story
May 23, 2018, End of Life
RPG, Fantasy, jRPG, Action RPG, Singleplayer, TPP.
Recognized as one of the most outstanding RPGs released on PlayStation, Vagrant Story abandons the assumptions typical of the Japanese genre. In terms of assumptions and presentation of the action, the title resembles a third-person action game.
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Jydge
May 23, 2018, End of Life
Action, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Shooters, Top-down.
A dynamic, science-fiction shooter played from a top-down view and developed by 10tons - an experienced Finnish studio. Jydge is set in a universe created as part of the studio's previous games, such as Neon Chrome or Crimsonland; the player is taken to Edenbyrg, a futuristic metropolis dominated by crime. Assuming the role of the titular judge, the player deals with criminals and brings back justice. At the beginning, the player creates their character, which mainly involves choosing special abilities for them; also, the player is capable of configuring the weapon the protagonist uses. During the adventure, the player traverses the streets of Edenbyrg and completes various assignments, which involves killing hordes of enemies. Alongside progression, the player gains access to more and more weapons, modifications and gadgets. One can play Jydge solo or in the local co-op mode.
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The Coma: Recut
May 23, 2018, End of Life
Adventure, 2D, Horror, Indie Games, Singleplayer, Survival Horror.
A refreshed version of a successful survival horror that came out in 2015. The Coma: Recut is set in the Sehwa high-school in South Korea. Youngho, the main protagonist, having spent the entire night studying, falls asleep during an exam. Once awake, Youngho realizes that he is alone in the classroom and it is already dark outside. However, the true nightmare begins when it turns out that the school is overrun by monsters and an insane killer is walking its hallways. Because Youngho is unarmed, in order to survive, he has to avoid contact with enemies, hide from them, or run when it is necessary. Exploring the school buildings in search for an exit constitutes the core element of the experience. On his way, the protagonist gathers useful items, such as a flashlight, maps or notes. From time to time, Youngho has to cooperate with other students in order to solve different puzzles. Compared with the original edition, The Coma: Recut offers more detailed textures and new character animations.
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Attack on Titan 2: Future Coordinates
May 23, 2018, End of Life
Action, Fantasy, Hack'and'slash, Internet, Manga and Anime, Multiplayer, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, TPP, Nintendo Exclusive.
A sequel to the action game based on the manga Attack on Titan created by Hajime Isayama. The players once again assume the role of members of Scout Regiment, tasked with defending the walls attacked by the titular Titans. The game features story campaign and cooperation multiplayer mode. The title features nice three-dimensional graphics.
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Samurai Shodown V Special
May 23, 2018, End of Life
Fighting, 2D, Internet, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Remaster/remake, Singleplayer.
Samurai Shodown V Special is a remastered and expanded version of a beat 'em up game Samurai Shodown V. Unlike the original, released for consoles in 2006, Samurai Shodown V Special is characterized by high level of brutality, known from the arcade version. The player controls their chosen warrior, while watching the action from the side, and taking part in bloody duels. An important role is played by two factors: Sword Gauge, which stands for the power of strikes (it grows when you are in a defensive stance), and Rage Gauge, responsible for special counter-attacks (charges up when you receive damage). Among the available skills there are many spectacular moves, including the ability to slow down time, as well as exceptionally brutal Overkill Moves, which usually conclude battles. The core of gameplay in Samurai Shodown V Special lies in the story mode, which features the events from before the first game in the series. There is also the Versus Mode, which puts you up against another player. Samurai Shodown V Special features oldschool 2D graphics.
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CastleStorm VR
May 23, 2018, End of Life
Strategy, 2.5D, Fantasy, Internet, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, PlayStation VR, Singleplayer, Tower Defense, PlayStation Exclusive.
A tower-defense strategy game with arcade elements developed exclusively for PlayStation VR. The player assumes the role of the steward protecting a stronghold controlled by either Vikings or Knights. The main objective is to keep the stronghold safe and eliminate the enemy forces, or to besiege the enemy to either take or destroy their castle. The main weapon that one gets at his disposal are the ballistae placed on a high tower, which can be loaded with various types of ammunition – apart from standard arrows, there are apples, flails, grenades, guided eagles, and flying sheep. One can lead to battle diverse units that vary in terms of their speed, strength, and special abilities. Both the type and the strength of the available army depends on the castle’s level of development. Each map delivers several primary and optional objectives that provide a player with additional rewards. CastleStorm VR delivers a multiplayer experience comprising both competitive and cooperative modes – the latter one allows up to two players to fight off endless attack waves, for as long as possible.
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Little Witch Academia: Chamber of Time
May 23, 2018, End of Life
RPG, 2.5D, Fantasy, Internet, jRPG, Co-op, Manga and Anime, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Action RPG, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.
Little Witch Academia: Chamber of Time is an action role-playing game by Japanese studio A+ Games. The production is based on the popular franchise consisting of i.e. anime series and animated movies. The game only features a single player mode, and the story campaign follows a young girl called Atsuko “Akko” Kagari, studying at an academy for witches. The protagonist and her friends have to discover the truth behind a series of strange events in the academy. The gameplay is divided into two parts. In the exploration part, you walk around the 3D world, talk to NPCs, complete quests, and develop relationships with other students. The quests resemble beat 'em up games, in which you move to the right side of the screen and fight hordes of enemies in an arcade-like system, using a wide range of attacks and spells.
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Fortress: Destroyer
May 23, 2018, End of Life
Action, Singleplayer, Ships, Tactics.
Fortress: Destroyer is a tactical action game in which we play as the captain of a warship belonging to the New Coastal Alliance. During the game we have to face the military corporation Blackwater Enterprises which wants to take over the power on the seas and oceans. Gameplay in the production released by Ninja Kiwi (the creators of the popular Bloons TD 5) is arcade, although it requires us to learn about our strengths and weaknesses and the attacks made by enemies.
Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Trilogy
May 23, 2018, End of Life
Fighting, Beat 'em Up, Internet, Manga and Anime, Multiplayer, Naruto, Ninja, Package, Singleplayer.
A compilation of three games from a popular series developed by CyberConnect2 that are based on a hit manga created by Masashi Kishimoto and its animated adaptation. The collection contains: Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm (2008), Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 2 (2010) and Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 3 Full Burst (2013). The series takes place in a world that is a combination of feudal Japan, magical fantasy and modern technologies where one of the most important roles in shaping the geopolitical situation belongs to villages that train ninja warriors who are later rented out for money. All three games in the collection have the same basics and the goal of the games is to fight with other warriors that have their own fighting style and unique special attacks. However, all titles are thoroughly remastered and thanks to that they offer a smoother animation, better anti-aliasing and a higher resolution.
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Laser League
May 23, 2018, End of Life
Sports, Internet, Co-op, LAN, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
Laser League is a futuristic sports game, developed mostly for PC Windows. You participate in brutal, deadly games, in which two teams of four people each fight each other on maps full of dangerous lasers. The production features only a multiplayer mode.
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NHL 18
May 23, 2018, End of Life
Sports, Ice Hockey, Internet, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Singleplayer.
NHL 18 is another installment in the sports game series developed by EA Sports – a division of Electronic Arts. The gameplay revolves around the same mechanics as the previous installments, trying to faithfully represent ice hockey games; however, the developers implemented some major changes. One of them is the Defensive Skill Stick system, ensuring better control over a player and the hockey stick during defensive maneuvers. Opponents have a wider range of available moves making the game smoother. Also, the AI poses a bigger challenge – from now on, our teammates are better at taking positions and defensive actions, while the AI players are more difficult to defeat. Moreover, NHL 18 introduces the 3 vs 3 mode with slightly different rules – with fewer players on the field, one has more space to execute maneuvers on the ice. The game also allows us to play more conventional modes, such as PvP and both local and online co-op.
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SingStar Celebration
May 23, 2018, End of Life
Party, PlayLink Application, Karaoke, Multiplayer, Music, Splitscreen, Singleplayer, PlayStation Exclusive.
Another entry in the popular music series. During the game up to eight players can sing together the most popular pop music songs.
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Hidden Agenda
May 23, 2018, End of Life
Adventure, PlayLink Application, Detective, Co-op, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Police, Singleplayer, Thriller, PlayStation Exclusive.
An cooperative adventure detective thriller game developed by Supermassive Games. Hidden Agenda is based on popular movies and TV series of this genre. It tells the story of two female protagonists: a policewoman and a district attorney who are on the track of a serial killer. Up to five players can participate in the game, although it is also possible to play the title alone. All players are using a special phone app called PlayLink. By using the action cards displayed on the smartphone and by playing according to the game’s instructions, the players are influencing the whole plot by deciding the fate of the protagonists and the victims of the killer. The choices of the group determine who will die and who will survive. The title features a large variety of different endings.
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Steep: Road to the Olympics
May 23, 2018, End of Life
Sports, Internet, Multiplayer, Sandbox, Singleplayer, Snowboard, Extreme Sports, Winter Sports.
Steep: Road to the Olympics is the first expansion for Steep, a winter sports simulator developed by Ubisoft. The DLC, created in cooperation with the International Olympic Committee, allows the players to try themselves in various winter sports, like Alpine skiing, snowboard cross, slopestyle, skicross, halfpipe, giant slalom, super giant slalom, or big air. Gameplay mechanics remain the same as in the base game. We will encounter both A.I.- and player-controlled characters as we play and take part in challenges created by the latter ones. Competition between the players (online rankings) and doing quests located all around the world still play an important role in the game. Developers created brand-new Japanese and North Korean locations for the DLC.
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The Inpatient
May 23, 2018, End of Life
Adventure, FPP, Horror, 40s and 50s, PlayStation VR, Singleplayer, PlayStation Exclusive, VR.
First-person perspective horror game designed for virtual reality headsets and a prequel to the other work of Supermassive Games studio, Until Dawn. We play as a patient of the Blackwood Pines Sanatorium mental hospital, 60 years before the events of the previous game. The protagonist is tormented by nightmares and can’t remember how he got here. He must unveil the grim mystery of the place, despite the fact he keeps getting injected with all sorts of medications that cause him to experience strange visions. The Inpatient lets us experience horrifying scenes, explore dark locations and interact with characters we meet. There are also decisions to make during crucial moments of the story that affect its development. The Inpatient focuses on immersion, using FPP view and letting us choose dialogue options by reading aloud one of a few available on the screen.
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Horizon: Zero Dawn - The Frozen Wilds
May 23, 2018, End of Life
Action, RPG Elements, Post-apocalypse, Action Adventure, Sandbox, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, TPP.
Horizon Zero Dawn: The Frozen Wilds is the first DLC for Guerilla Games’ successful third-person action game Horizon Zero Dawn, where humanity is on the brink of extinction and fights for survival against mechanical beasts. This DLC takes us to a frigid area that lies beyond the mountain ridge in the far north of the game’s world and borders with the lands of the Banuk tribe. A new threat arises there and Aloy, the game's protagonist, must face it. The expansion offers around ten hours of gameplay in a completely new area where we will discover new plot lines and characters.
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Diablo III: Eternal Collection
May 23, 2018, End of Life
RPG, Fantasy, Hack'and'slash, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Singleplayer, Isometric View.
Diablo III: Eternal Collection is an expanded version of Diablo III: Reaper of Souls – Ultimate Evil Edition. It comes with all previous updates and the Rise of the Necromancer DLC. It was developed by Blizzard Entertainment, creators of the Diablo franchise and other hit games like Overwatch, WarCraft, and StarCraft. This edition of Diablo III is based on the Rise of the Necromancer DLC that introduces the titular class to the game. It also brings in some cosmetic bonuses. Nonetheless, Diablo III: Eternal Collection is still the third full-fledged installment of the series together with the Reaper of Souls expansion that continues the story in the new Act V. The plot focuses on Malthael, the Angel of Death, who decides to end the eternal conflict between the High Heavens and Burning Hells once and for all. In order to do so, he steals the Black Soulstone that contains the souls of Diablo and other Demon Lords. The Angel of Death can steal the souls of the dead and turn their remains into his servants, posing a direct threat for the inhabitants of the world of Sanctuary. Reaper of Souls also introduces a new class, the heavily-armed Crusader that uses giant shields, heavy weapons, and holy magic. The Expansion increases the level cap to 70, overhauls the paragon level mechanics, and introduces new challenges and ways of obtaining new, more powerful items.
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The Swords of Ditto
May 23, 2018, End of Life
RPG, Arcade Elements, Humorous, Co-op, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Roguelike, Action RPG, Singleplayer, Isometric View.
An action RPG with roguelike traits, developed by independent studio One Bit Beyond. The game tells the story of brave characters trying to defeat the evil Mormo. Because the enemy has an army of beasts under his command, many heroes will fall before someone achieves the goal. The action in The Swords of Ditto is presented from an isometric perspective and the gameplay focuses on exploration and combat with encountered enemies. Although the gameplay is action-based, the combat system mostly rewards having proper equipment – in additional to traditional weapons, during the game the player can use more extraordinary items like a magic golf club. The combat potential of the character can be also increased with stickers that provide additional bonuses. It is worth mentioning that dying in the game is permanent and the legacy left by fallen heroes, like their equipment, can make the next attempt a bit easier. The game can be played alone or with another player in a local cooperation mode.
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Mickey's Wild Adventure
May 23, 2018, End of Life
Arcade, Disney, Platformers, Singleplayer.
A 2D platformer with the cult Mickey Mouse in the lead role, a symbol of the Disney label. The title is a slightly modified conversion of the game, which was released in 1994, as Mickey Mania: The Timeless Adventures of Mickey Mouse, on 16-bit consoles.
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The Mage's Tale
May 23, 2018, End of Life
RPG, Dungeon Crawler, Fantasy, FPP, Indie Games, Meta Quest / Oculus, PlayStation VR, Action RPG, Singleplayer, SteamVR, VR.
The Mage’s Tale is a VR dungeon crawler developed by InXile Entertainment, creators of games like Wasteland 2 or Torment: Tides of Numenera. The game takes us to a fantasy world that was created for The Bard’s Tale game series. Events of The Mage’s Tale take place between the third and fourth installment of that series. We play as a young adept of magic, whose task is to find his kidnapped mentor and expose the antagonistic wizard's conspiracy. Gameplay focuses on exploration of ancient crypts, dungeons, and sewers located below the town of Skara Brae. The dungeons are filled with all kinds of dangers like traps and various enemies. Our hero can use all sorts of element-based spells and we can create new ones thanks to the game’s complex crafting system.
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River City: Rival Showdown
May 23, 2018, End of Life
Action, 2D, Beat 'em Up, Remaster/remake, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.
A new installment in the Kunio-kun series of classic beat ’em up games developed by Arc System Works. Once again, the player assumes the role of Kunio. He is tasked with finding Riki's missing girlfriend and solving the mystery related to the thugs that attacked him. While playing River City: Rival Showdown, the player is constantly moving to the right and fighting legions of enemies. In the battles the player uses fists, legs and acquired weapons to attack the enemies. The player must not only be fast, but also control two parameters – HP that represents the health of Kunio and SP, the energy that is used for performing special attacks. While progressing in the game, the protagonist gains experience that enables him to become stronger and face greater opponents. Similarly to the previous entries in the series, the game features pixel art graphics.
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Last Day of June
May 23, 2018, End of Life
Adventure, Experimental/artistic, Puzzle Elements, RPG Elements, Singleplayer.
An adventure game by Ovosonico, co-produced by director Massimo Guarini (Shadows of the DAMNED, Naruto: Rise of a Ninja), Steven Wilson (the founder of the band Porcupine Tree) and Jessica Cope (the director of Metallica's music video for “Here Comes Revenge”). The story focuses on Carl, whose beloved June died from injuries she sustained in a car crash. However, thte protagonist discovers that he can use June's paintings to travel in time. From this moment onward he decides to change the course of events and save his lover, while also bearing the consequences of his choices. The gameplay in Las Day of June consists of exploration of varied locations and finding places where you can change something — from time to time it means that you have to solve a relatively easy puzzle or make a decision which will affect the later events. Apart from the unique theme, the game also features unusual artistic visuals.
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Zombasite: Orc Schism
May 23, 2018, End of Life
RPG, Strategic Elements, Fantasy, Hack'and'slash, Indie Games, Internet, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Isometric View, Zombie.
The first large DLC expansion for Zombasite, a unique hack ‘n’ slash developed by Soldak Entertainment. The new expansion adds new area types and three races – Dark Orcs, Mutated, and Zombie Lords. The game maintains the same audiovisuals as seen in the basic game, with new mechanics and novelties such as town sieges, new character classes and three new specializations – Minstrel, Illusionist, and Sage. Aside from the aforementioned features, we’ve been given access to new monsters that represent the added factions, additional story quests, as well as new human clans which can be reasoned with using diplomacy.
Europa Universalis IV: Third Rome
May 23, 2018, End of Life
Strategy, Economic, Grand Strategy, Historical, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer, War Strategy.
One of the many DLC packs for the fourth installment in the history-based strategy games series from Paradox Interactive, Europa Universalis. The expansion entitled Third Rome is the first of the so-called Immersion Packs, which focus on expanding specific options in individual regions of the world. In this case we are dealing with Russia, the eponymous Third Rome, a spiritual successor to Byzantine Empire. Along with the add-on, Russian rulers gain a whole range of new management options, including the annexation of entire states or turning highly developed provinces into metropolises. Europa Universalis IV: Third Rome also presents a struggle of the head of the nation with the Orthodox Church. Depending on which saint you chose to revere on icons, you get a specific bonus. Another area that received innovations is the military, featuring brand new, unique units, such as the Moscow Riflemen.
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Utawarerumono: Mask of Deception
May 23, 2018, End of Life
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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Fall of Light
May 23, 2018, End of Life
RPG, Dungeon Crawler, Fantasy, Action RPG, Singleplayer, Isometric View.
Developed by RuneHeads, Fall of Light is an RPG with some elements typical for dungeon crawlers. The action of the game is set in a fantastical world gradually devoured by darkness. The player assumes the role of a warrior named Nyx, whose final task is to embark on a journey through the realm filled with many dangers and guide his daughter - Aether to the last place suffused with sunlight. One observes the action from the top-down perspective, explores the grim locations, interacts with encountered NPCs, discovers numerous mysteries, and solves diverse puzzles. When carrying out the mission, the player is hindered by the fact that they have to take care of the protagonist’s daughter. Combat is another important aspect of Fall of Light, during which Nyx can assume numerous fighting stances and use various weaponry. As the story develops, the main protagonist acquires certain abilities that boost his combat potential.
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Futurama: Worlds of Tomorrow
May 23, 2018, End of Life
Strategy, Economic, Humorous, Science Fiction, Animated TV Series, Singleplayer.
Co-developed by Jam City, together with David X. Cohen and Matt Groening – the authors of the original animation, an adaptation of the popular adult cartoon series called Futurama. The player takes the role of Philip J. Fry, a pizza delivery boy from New York, who accidentally gets frozen in a cryogenic chamber and wakes up a thousand years later. The backbone of Futurama: Worlds of Tomorrow is the development of futuristic New York, which involves gathering resources, erecting buildings, and managing finances. Exploring the galaxy and its planets on the deck of a spaceship plays also an important role. Both of these feature enemies – space battles look like classic shooters, while combat on the surface of a planet is turn-based. The title stars the characters from the cartoon – you collect them and upgrade by improving their statistics and unlocking new skills.
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The Talos Principle VR
May 23, 2018, End of Life
Puzzle, FPP, Meta Quest / Oculus, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, SteamVR, VR.
Special version of 2014 first-person puzzle game that consists of the base title and the official expansion named Road to Gehenna. It has been developed for virtual reality sets, resulting in different controls. However, every other aspect of the game remained unchanged from the original.
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Field of Glory II
May 23, 2018, End of Life
Strategy, Multiplayer, PBeM, Singleplayer, Ancient History, Ancient Rome, Tactics, Turn-based.
Developed by Byzanthine, Field of Glory II is the second installment of the virtual adaptation of a popular war game. The players get to command ancient armies of one of over 40 factions and compete in turn-based battles imitating those featured in the original board game. The game offers many battle options – players can compete against the AI and other players via the multiplayer mode.
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Computer Tycoon
May 23, 2018, End of Life
Strategy, 2D, Economic, Indie Games, Singleplayer, Isometric View.
Computer Tycoon is an economic strategy game developed by Hungarian studio Progorion. The game enables the player to manage a company that participates in the IT revolution. The game starts during the 70s of the twentieth century. The player creates a small business focused on constructing personal computers. They must design the devices; decide about various functions and options; manage hardware production, distribution and marketing. They must also invest in new technologies, operating systems, applications, games and services. After some time they can expand outside the home market and become present in other countries. The game is quite realistic and enables the player to discover various interesting facts from the history of the industry. The game can be played until year 2034 and in the final years the tune switches to science fiction. The final objective is to reach the advancement level of a technological singularity before the competition does it.
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Xenon Valkyrie+
May 23, 2018, End of Life
Action, 2D, RPG Elements, Indie Games, Platformers, Roguelike, Singleplayer.
Platformer with RPG and roguelike elements, in which we travel through procedurally generated mazes that swarming with smaller or larger enemies. Also, you have to watch out for traps and other obstacles. The title refers to the roots of the genre through both the visual setting and the sound layer.
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Conga Master
May 23, 2018, End of Life
Arcade, 2D, Indie Games, Multiplayer, Music, Splitscreen, Rhythm, Singleplayer.
Arcade music game in which we play the role of a conga dancer. Our task is to create the longest possible queue of people playing by joining the next participants of the event.
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Taiko no Tatsujin: Drum Session!
May 23, 2018, End of Life
Arcade, 2D, Hotseat, Multiplayer, Music, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Rhythm, Singleplayer, PlayStation Exclusive.
Taiko no Tatsujin: Drum Session! is the first game in this popular Japanese series to be released for PlayStation 4; it is a typical rhythm game, which is especially user friendly towards newcomers in the genre, as it requires the player to use only two buttons. The game offers over 70 tracks, and one can play it with a friend in the split-screen mode.
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So Let Us Melt
May 23, 2018, End of Life
Adventure, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, TPP, VR.
An interactive experience developed for VR sets by studio The Chinese Room (creators of Dear Esther and Everybody’s Gone to the Rapture). The main protagonist of the game is a drone called Custodian 98. Similarly to other machines like him, he is transforming the atmosphere of a planet to make it suitable for the creatures hiding in the underground Polar City. Due to the terraforming, the world gradually becomes filled with life. However, things get complicated when a mysterious, terrifying star appears on the sky. The story of So Let Us Melt is presented in the form of several short chapters, in which the player observes the actions of Custodian 98 and his colleagues. Although the player cannot freely move through the environment – they can only look around – sometimes they can interact with the surroundings.
Franchise Hockey Manager 4
May 23, 2018, End of Life
Sports, Economic, Simulation Elements, Ice Hockey, Manager, NHL, Singleplayer.
A hockey manager game that enables the player to lead one of many teams from Canadian, American and European leagues. The main attraction of the game is a full license of the NHL. During the game the player must maintain many things. One of the basic activities is looking for young talents and buying experienced players. To convince them to play in the player’s club, the player must propose attractive terms. Once the team is assembled, the player must set tactics before matches, modify them during the skirmish, replace injured players etc. The skills of players are improved during trainings managed by a hired training team. One of the more interesting features is the possibility to start the season in 1917 and lead the stars from old times. Franchise Hockey Manager 4 was developed by a German studio Out of the Park Developments, the creators of other entries in the series and the Out of the Park Baseball series.
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Grim Dawn: Ashes of Malmouth
May 23, 2018, End of Life
RPG, Fantasy, Hack'and'slash, Internet, Multiplayer, Action RPG, Singleplayer, Isometric View.
Grim Dawn: Ashes of Malmouth is an expansion to a 2016 action RPG. It introduces two new chapters to the campaign, two new classes, three hundred items, forty new bosses and fourteen star constellations, all of which provide useful bonuses to the player character.
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SaGa Frontier 2
May 23, 2018, End of Life
RPG, 2D, Fantasy, jRPG, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
Eighth installment of the popular series of Japanese role-playing games SaGa. The production tells two different stories taking place in the fantasy world of Sandail. One of them focuses on the prince banished for his lack of magical abilities, the other draws the fate of several generations of the family of explorers of the mysterious artifact. The game consists mainly of free exploration of the vast world, talking with independent characters and fighting in turn-based battles in three different variants. The title is distinguished by an attractive watercolour graphic design.
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Candleman
May 23, 2018, End of Life
Adventure, Puzzle Elements, Indie Games, 3D Platformers, Action Adventure, Singleplayer.
A unique action-adventure game developed by an independent Chinese studio Spotlightor Interactive. The player assumes the role of the titular candle that can burn for only ten seconds. This flame is the only weapon of the protagonist during the long and dangerous journey to find the far away light. The gameplay mechanics of Candleman are based on principles of three-dimensional platform games. The player is traveling through locations, jumping between platforms and avoiding traps and dangers – all while solving environmental riddles based on light and shadow mechanics. Due to the fact that during majority of the game the player moves in darkness, the key to success lies in good usage of protagonist’s ability to light up his imminent surroundings in order to find the exit. Other candles encountered during the journey can be helpful as well. The game features attractive, dark graphics that – together with atmospheric soundtrack – create an unusual mood.
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