Frantics
March 6, 2018
Party, PlayLink Application, Arcade Elements, Internet, Co-op, Minigames, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Family, Singleplayer, PlayStation Exclusive.
A collection of party and arcade mini-games, created by Sony company in cooperation with Dutch studio NapNok for up to four players. The players start their adventure with Frantic by choosing one of two animal avatars that will represent them in a virtual world. Then they compete with each other in various arcade challenges, most of which require not only skill and good reactions, but more than anything they test wits and the ability to bluff. The game requires each player to possess their own tablet or smartphone with PlayLink application installed, since it is used to interact with characters on TV screen and perform tasks and challenges. It is up to players to decide if they want to cooperate or compete with each other on their way to victory.
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The Mummy Dark Universe Stories
June 15, 2017
Adventure, Singleplayer, Visual Novel.
The Mummy Dark Universe Stories is an adventure game developed by Night School Studio. The game is based on the license of the 2017 film The Mummy and focuses on Nick Morton's new adventures. His job is to find an ancient spell book, but before he can do that, he has to face both Prodigium agents and forces of darkness. Gameplay focuses on following the plot and making decisions that have visible impact on what will happen next. From time to time we will have to solve various logic puzzles. Each chapter of the game is filled with secrets that simply wait to be found. Visuals in The Mummy Dark Universe Stories are unique and, in terms of style, resemble modern comic books.
Rain of Reflections
October 4, 2019
Adventure, Cyberpunk, RPG Elements, Strategic Elements, Episodic, Indie Games, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Tactics, TPP, Turn-based, Isometric View.
Rain of Reflections is a PC-based RPG that takes us into a gloomy, cyberpunk vision of the future, telling the story of three different characters. Production offers an unusual conflict resolution system where the motivation of the characters counts and violence is never the only way to deal with problems.
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New Frontier Days: Founding Pioneers
March 23, 2017
Strategy, City Builder, Economic, Singleplayer, Isometric View.
A simple strategy game developed by Arc System Works. In the game, the player gets to control a group of pioneers with the task to establish a flourishing settlement and tend to the settlers’ needs. As the game begins, the player has at his disposal only one building and several servants, who have to be assigned particular jobs, like gathering resources, in order to expand the settlement. Further on the list of available structures, one can find production structures (mills, farms, factories), and utility buildings, which, among others, increase the population limits. Settlers can also domesticate animals, which in turn support our pioneers in hunting and transportation, serving, for example, as faithful steeds. As the game progresses, the player receives so-called Invention Cards, which allow them to modify given gameplay aspects, such as harvesting speed. New Frontier Days: Founding Pioneers offers three diverse game modes – Story Mode, Survival Mode, and Free Mode. The entire experience delivers eye-pleasing visuals, featuring a cartoonish style.
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Community Inc
August 3, 2017
Strategy, Economic, Fantasy, Singleplayer, Life Sim.
A strategy game enriched with elements of life simulation and survival, created by T4 Interactive - a Brazilian developer. The player assumes control of a group of settlers called Lings - taking on the role of a manager of a newly created village, the player has to make sure it develops properly, and cater for their subordinates (providing them with housing, clothing, food and income sources). The action takes place on diverse maps and the core of the experience is constituted by gathering resources and constructing buildings - one should also remember, that it is important to create roads, as they make communication more effective, allow the inhabitants to move faster, as well as improve the entire production processes. However, an important part is also played here by the game's complex crafting system, as the player can create over 150 items. The player's subordinates have their own preferences and fall into different moods; arguments caused by poor mood often turn into larger rifts. Additional threats are posed by aggressive fantasy creatures and intense changing weather conditions. If the player fails at sustaining their village, they can sell it at any time and start over.
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AeternoBlade II
October 11, 2019
Action, 2.5D, RPG Elements, Indie Games, Metroidvania, Platformers, Action Adventure, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.
Platform action game with elements of RPG and metroidvania genre. The production continues the plot started in the first part of the cycle - this time during the game we take control not only over Freya, but also over two new protagonists, which are Bernard and Felix. Heroes are once again given the opportunity to manipulate time, which they use to explore vast levels and solve puzzles, as well as to fight enemies they encounter.
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Refunct
October 16, 2015
Arcade, Experimental/artistic, FPP, 3D Platformers, Singleplayer.
Three-dimensional platformer in which we travel through an open world composed of simple solids of various shapes and sizes. During the game we jump from platform to platform, bounce off the trampoline and make use of lifts and slides. Thanks to the simple mechanics of gameplay and the absence of any violence, the title provides about half an hour of relaxing fun for adults and younger players alike.
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Fringe Wars
cancelled
Action, Internet, Space, Multiplayer, Science Fiction, Online, Space Ships, Shooters.
Fringe Wars is an online game focusing on space battles. The game mixes arcade combat mechanics inspired by space shooters with MOBA-like gameplay, in which the battles take place between two five-man teams attempting to destroy the enemy base, with every ship being an unique unit with statistics, special functions and an individual development tree.
Little Nightmares: Secrets of The Maw
July 7, 2017
Arcade, 2.5D, Puzzle Elements, Horror, Platformers, Singleplayer.
An expansion for Little Nightmares, a platform game released in spring 2017 by Tarsier Studios. Secrets Of The Maw is divided into three episodes, in which we follow a completely new hero, a boy named The Runaway Kid who tries to escape an underwater facility, the eponymous Maw. While playing, we discover dark secrets of this place and learn answers to a number of questions that remained unanswered after the adventures of Six from the basic game have ended. The fates of both protagonist intertwine, which lets us see the girl’s journey from a different perspective. Mechanics-wise, Secrets Of The Maw doesn’t introduce any major changes – it is still a dark 2.5D platform game focused on exploration, puzzle-solving, and avoiding attention of grotesque enemies. In the subsequent episodes, we traverse three previously unavailable locations such as an engine room and a flooded lower deck, among others.
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Pocket Trains
September 6, 2013
Strategy, Economic, Trains, Singleplayer.
Pocket Trains is an economic strategy that manoeuvres us as president of a small rail transport company. The player must make calls, win orders, invest in the purchase of trains and balance expenses against revenue.
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The LEGO Ninjago Movie Video Game
September 22, 2017
Action, Cartoons, Humorous, Internet, Co-op, LEGO, Multiplayer, Ninja, 3D Platformers, Splitscreen, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Singleplayer, TPP.
The LEGO Ninjago Movie Video Game is a platform action game released along with The LEGO Ninjago Movie. Just like the previous LEGO games, it was developed by Traveller's Tales. The story in The LEGO Ninjago Movie Video Game is based on the movie's plot. The evil Lord Garmadon brought the Ninjago City to its knees. Lead by the wise Master Wu, a group of fearless warriors decides to face Garmadon and bring peace and order back to the city. As we play, we explore various parts of the Ninjago City, use our heroes’ unique abilities when fighting with enemies, and solve simple environmental riddles and puzzles. The game can be played alone or in co-op with up to three additional players. The LEGO Ninjago Movie Video Game's visuals are on a decent level and stylistically refer to the movie.
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The Seven Deadly Sins: Knights of Britannia
February 9, 2018
Action, Fantasy, Internet, Co-op, Manga and Anime, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Singleplayer, Slasher, TPP, PlayStation Exclusive.
An action game based on the license of manga created by Nakaba Suzuki and the animated series sharing the same title. The players assume the role of the titular Seven Deadly Sins - a group of warriors who are tasked with terminating the plans of the Holy Knights who rule the Kingdom of Liones, ending the interregnum, and putting the rightful king on the throne.
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Predynastic Egypt
October 10, 2016
Strategy, Egypt, Historical, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
A turn-based strategy game developed by independent studio Clarus Victoria. The title takes place in the ancient Egypt. The player controls one of the tribes that live there and is tasked with securing its growth. The general goal is to transform the tribe into the ancient empire known from the history books. Predynastic Egypt is a turn-based game, in which the action takes place on a two-dimensional map. The map was reconstructed based on archeological discoveries, historic writings and climate changes that happened between 5000 BC and 3000 BC. The objective during the game is to expand into new territories, gather resources, produce food, develop new technologies and create possibly largest and most advanced army that could face the greatest opponents. What makes things complicated is the fact that player’s subjects are frequently forced to face natural disasters and epidemics. Religion can impact their lives as well. The title features simple, clean graphics and a catchy soundtrack.
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Empire TV Tycoon
October 20, 2015
Strategy, 2D, Economic, Simulation Elements, Singleplayer.
An economic strategy with elements of a simulation, in which the player plays the role of the newly hired head of a TV channel. His task is to run the television in such a way that it is able to meet the requirements of the title management of Empire TV corporation, and thus - to stay on the surface and bring the competition to the ground floor.
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The Eldritch Zookeeper
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Simulation, Cthulhu, Economic, Strategic Elements, Horror, Indie Games, Singleplayer, Zoo.
The Eldritch Zookeeper is a game that combines elements from several video game genres in order to simulate the life of a zoo manager. The player keeps in his zoo creatures taken directly from the literary works of none other than Howard Phillips Lovecraft. New monsters are delivered on a daily basis and it is up to the player to build the appropriate fence or cage, depending on the type of the creature. Moreover, one has to tend to the monster’s needs and make sure they do not escape. The player also has to come up with some additional attractions for the visitors - constant presence of cosmic horrors can drive anyone insane. Simultaneously, all the responsibilities typical for economic strategy games have to be carried out by a single character. This unfortunate man has to do the entire work all by himself - whenever a beast breaks loose due to the character’s mistakes or visitors’ behavior, it is a high priority to keep the protagonist alive, which often leads to fighting the creatures or running away from the threat, exactly as in survival games.
Thief of Thieves: Season One
July 16, 2018
Action, Indie Games, Comics, Action Adventure, Singleplayer, Stealth, TPP, Isometric View.
Thief of Thieves is an action-adventure game by Rival Games, released in an episodic model. The first season consists of four episodes. The production was based on the comic by Robert Kirkman.
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Stellar: Galaxy Commander
July 10, 2017
Strategy, Internet, Multiplayer, Match-3, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
Stellar: Galaxy Commander is a space battle strategy game by King, utilizing a free-to-play model with microtransactions. The gameplay consists of turn-based fights against an opposing space armada. The screen shows two boards covered by a square grid; each board belongs to one of the sides of the conflict. Units randomly appear on the boards, and your task in to manipulate them in such a way so that you create lines of at least three identical units, like in a match-3 game. It allows the ships to merge into a more powerful one, and its type depends on the units that were used in the combination. The battle is won by the player who manages to destroy the opponent's main unit, stationed in the back. The game focuses on multiplayer PvP battles, but also allows you to play against the AI. You can also gather heroes with unique abilities to help you.
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World of Warships Blitz
January 18, 2018
Action, Simulation Elements, Internet, Multiplayer, Ships, Free-to-play.
Developed by Wargaming, World of Warships Blitz is an action game allowing the player to participate in online naval battles fought by mighty warships, mainly from the period of World War II. The game is based on a free-to-play model with optional microtransactions. During the development process, the members of Wargaming wanted to create a simpler version of World of Warships (available on PC / Windows), which would be more suitable for the nature of mobile gaming. The gameplay is less complex, while the battles are much more dynamic - this combined with smaller maps and teams makes each battle last no longer than 10 minutes; nonetheless, the game has retained a degree of realism. The ships are heavy, slow, and not very maneuverable. All the units feature elaborate damage mechanics. Fighting long distance battles requires a lot of effort. All this makes for a tactical experience - instead of those with best reflexes, players who can plan several steps ahead are bound to succeed.
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The Colonists
October 24, 2018
Strategy, Economic, Indie Games, RTS, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
The Colonists is an economic strategy game with certain warfare elements for PC Windows. The players get to control robots that are preparing a planet for the arrival of the colonists. Do to this, the robots have to gather resources, develop the technology and infrastructure, trade, and even wage wars against rival factions.
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Iron Crypticle
July 12, 2017
Action, RPG Elements, Fantasy, Co-op, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Singleplayer, Top-down.
A twin-stick shooter with RPG and rougelike elements, developed by the indie studio Confused Pelican. Iron Crypticle takes us to a fantasy land called Cryptonia. The land's princess was kidnapped and the crown jewels were stolen by mysterious enemies. When that happened the ruler of the land decided to ask his most respected knights for help – they must go down to castle's crypts and punish the thieves. During the game we play as one of said warriors, exploring (alone or with up to three friends) vast, randomly generated dungeons and fighting hordes of enemies and bosses. During battles we can use various weapons and many spells, both offensive and defensive. We gradually increase our hero's potential by increasing his stats and collecting more and more powerful weapons. The graphics are old-school and feature pixel-art style, while the action is presented from an isometric point of view.
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A Hole New World
May 19, 2017
Arcade, 2D, Fantasy, Indie Games, Platformers, Singleplayer.
A Hole New World is a 2D side-scrolling platform game inspired by productions from the golden age of NES console. The game has been developed by the Spanish developer Mad Gear Games and is a demanding old-school production without any tutorials or handicaps. The player is equipped with a single weapon and a simple set of moves, with which he has to handle the encountered dangers using only his creativity and agility. The main protagonist is the Potions Master – a mysterious warrior tasked with defending the world called Versee from the hordes of darkness. Long ago, a goddess called Yakshini has separated the Upside-down land from Versee – she used this secluded world to imprison the forces of evil. Unfortunately, the goddess has soon vanished, and the treacherous Lord Baduk managed to open a portal between the two worlds and use it to invade Versee. The Potions Master is the only one who can defeat the forces of evil. He can deal damage to the enemies by throwing potion vials at them – these potions can also cause thunderstorms, create fireballs, and even grant the main protagonist special abilities, such as double jump. The Potions Master is aided by a fairy named Fäy – a small creature, who can turn herself into a light bullet at will. The game features 5 lands waiting to be explored by the player, as well as several endings, and an optional CRT mode allowing one to change the visuals to make them similar to the CRT screen.
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Space Mechanic Simulator
August 11, 2023
Simulation, FPP, Space, Machines and Equipment, Polish, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
A Polish mechanic simulator set in outer space. Players must move around in zero gravity or on planetary surfaces, repairing space vehicles and exchanging faulty components.
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Operation Babel: New Tokyo Legacy
May 16, 2017
RPG, Dungeon Crawler, jRPG, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
Operation Babel: New Tokyo Legacy is a direct sequel to the 2014 Operation Abyss: New Tokyo Legacy. The production is a typical turn-based Japanese dungeon crawler. The game takes us to an alternate version of modern-day Tokyo. Beneath it lies a mysterious magical labyrinth. The protagonist belongs to an organization that explores its underground corridors and battles the threats they hide. Starting out, we create a party of six. The developers prepared ten different character classes and around 140 unique spells, abilities, and attacks.
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Eden: Renaissance
July 24, 2017
Puzzle, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
Eden: Renaissance is a puzzle game created by The Last Kind studio. The player control a young archeologist who came across remnants of an alien civilization during his trip to Antarctica. Along with one of their representatives, the titular Eden, we have to save the world and find a way back home. The game uses turn-based mechanics and we have to safely lead our characters from the starting point to the finish line. We can find many obstacles and dangers on our way which means that we have to come up with ways to deal with them. We need to plan our paths, use environment and Eden's special abilities that allows him to control the elements. We also, from time to time, can come across enemies and each of their types requires a different tactic in order to defeat them. The game also has fights with powerful bosses. All of this is presented in good 3D graphics and a cartoonish style. The campaign features half an hour of cut-scenes.
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Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate
August 28, 2018
RPG, Fantasy, Internet, Multiplayer, Action RPG, Singleplayer, TPP, Nintendo Exclusive.
Another installment in the incredibly popular series of arcade action games enriched with elements of role-playing; the franchise emerged in 2004 on the PlayStation 2 console. Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate is a Nintendo Switch port of an improved and expanded version of Monster Hunter Generations (released as Monster Hunter X in Japan) - a game which came out in 2015 for Nintendo 3DS. The player is taken to a fantasy world where their job is to hunt extraordinary creatures. The game is played from a third-person view and the player freely controls the character that represents one of several available classes. The player traverses 3D locations, where apart from hunting monsters, they gather different resources - thanks to them, one is capable of crafting new types of armors and other parts of equipment. Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate brings a new base of operations - a ship named Ryuushiki. A series of new locations and additional monsters were included in the game as well. Furthermore, Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate comes with completely refreshed visuals and a system of controls based on the specifics of the newer console.
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Zombie Gunship Survival
October 31, 2016
Action, Post-apocalypse, Singleplayer, Shooters, Top-down, Free-to-play, Zombie.
A shoot em’up with real time strategy elements in which the player assumes control of a port side cannon of an AC-130 gunship with an objective to destroy hordes of zombies infesting the surface of the Earth. The game, developed by Flaregames, offers a number of scenarios that see us support land units, including an airfield which serves as a base of operations between missions. As the game progresses, we receive access to new weapons which can be mounted on our ship or equipped by the land forces that support us from the ground. Zombie Gunship Survival offers decent visuals – it should be mentioned that the gunship and its weaponry were faithfully recreated according to their real life counterparts.
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Terra Wars
July 1, 2019
RPG, Fantasy, jRPG, Singleplayer, Turn-based, Free-to-play.
A jRPG game in which the players take on the role of heroes created for the Terra Battle cycle and travel through a fantastic world full of dangers, secrets, and tasks to be completed. The essence of the game is the exploration of the land, fight against enemies, and the development of the team we lead to battle.
Unto the End
December 9, 2020
Action, 2D, Fantasy, Norse Mythology, Platformers, Action Adventure, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.
Unto the End is an action platform game developed by 2 Ton Studios, which takes us to the fantasy land inspired by Norse mythology. Production allows you to play as a Viking, whose family was murdered by a powerful beast. The plot revolves around attempts to take revenge on this monster. Both graphics and game mechanics are two-dimensional. During the gameplay we have to push to the right side of the screen, avoid traps and solve occasional puzzles. The heart of the game is complex and brutal combat system.
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Rayman Rush
July 8, 2002
Arcade, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Singleplayer, TPP.
A side-by-side version of a popular series of platform games, in which the player races with another player or with artificial intelligence on routes inspired by locations known from previous parts of the cycle. The title offers seven playable characters, five game modes and eleven tracks. This is a simplified version of Rayman M released for other hardware platforms.
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Unruly Heroes
January 23, 2019
Action, 2D, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Platformers, Splitscreen, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.
Platform action game inspired by Wu Cheng'en's Wandering West, one of the classic Chinese novels. In addition to the feature mode, which can be completed either alone or in cooperation with up to three people, the production offers the possibility of rolling online duels with other players. The whole was enriched with high quality graphics, looking like a moving image.
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Paddle Vs. Paddle
May 30, 2017
Arcade, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, PvP, Singleplayer, Party Game, PlayStation Exclusive.
A simple arcade game from the indie studio Endice Software, inspired by the legendary Pong, one of the first video games ever. During the game you move glowing rectangles — the eponymous paddles — horizontally, bouncing a flying ball and trying no to allow it to touch the side of the screen. There are many obstacles, both static and moving ones, modifiers that can change the physics, construction of maps, and controls, as well as penalties and score multipliers. You can play Paddle vs. Paddle on your own or with up to three other players. The game features colorful but simple visuals — all of the game's elements are rendered as glowing 2D objects.
Riverbond
June 9, 2019
RPG, Fantasy, Hack'and'slash, Indie Games, Co-op, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Action RPG, Singleplayer, Isometric View.
A role-playing hack-and-slash game by Cococucumber (the creators of Planet of the Eyes). In Riverbond, you play as a group of heroes journeying through dangerous lands in search for adventures and loot. The production features arcade-like gameplay inspired by such games as Bastion, Castle Crashers, and The Legend of Zelda series, utilizing an isometric view. You mostly explore your surroundings and battle. In combat, you use firearms, blades, and items found on the battlefield, such as explosive barrels. The locations are made of voxels, which allows you to destroy some of the elements of the environment, such as pillars. Although Riverbond features a single player mode, the game focuses on the local co-op multiplayer mode, in which up to four players explore the locations together. Riverbond utilizes the popular Unity technology, known from e.g. the logic puzzle shooter SUPERHOT or the space strategy game Endless Space 2.
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Minion Masters
October 16, 2018
Strategy, Fantasy, Internet, Card Games, Multiplayer, RTS, Online, Free-to-play.
Set in the Forced universe, a simplified real-time strategy with card game elements. The title by Danish BetaDwarf Entertainment features quick multiplayer battles, in which you battle the enemy with loads of units and try to defeat their main character. By drawing cards from a customized deck, you place units – mobile ones, along with defensive and production structures - on a small battlefield and observe the outcome. In contrast to other real-time strategies, you do not give commands. Once deployed somewhere on the map, the units fight on their own. Your army, which is the deck of cards, can be customized between clashes. The choice concerning the Minion Master – the main hero whose death in combat means defeat – is up to the player. During combat, Minion Master stands on a pedestal at the edge of the map and shoots enemy units charging at them. With the progress, a Minion Master gathers experience points that can unlock their special traits and abilities. Apart from regular online battles, the title offers Draft Mode in which you can use decks composed of random cards, and Solo Challenges – a single-player game mode.
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Half-Life 2: VR
September 16, 2022
Action, FPP, FPS, Meta Quest / Oculus, Mods, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, SteamVR, Shooters, VR.
Comprehensive modification for Half- Life 2 and Half-Life 2: Episode One and Half-Life 2: Episode Two, which enriches these titles with support for virtual reality goggles and dedicated motion controllers. Behind its development is a group of ardent fans of the series. The modification is distributed free of charge - however, it requires the above mentioned productions to work.
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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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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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Wilson's Heart
April 25, 2017
Adventure, Exploration Games, Horror, Meta Quest / Oculus, Singleplayer, VR.
A psychological VR thriller developed by Twisted Pixel Games. The players are taken to 1940s, assuming control of a World War I veteran who suddenly wakes up in an abandoned part of the somber facility in which he has been placed while awaiting a heart surgery. He quickly discovers that the surgery was completed, replacing his heart with an artificial device of an unknown origin. Our goal is to escape the hospital, which is inhabited by monsters inspired by nightmares and early 20th century horror movies. The action is seen from a first-person perspective, while the gameplay focuses on exploration, conversations, finding items, solving riddles, and combat which sees us utilize the hero’s artificial heart to cast magic spells. Interestingly enough, the voiceover has been performed by a set of well-known actors, including Peter Weller, Rosario Dawson, or Alfred Molina.
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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Tour de France 2017
June 15, 2017
Sports, Internet, Manager, Multiplayer, Bicycles, Singleplayer.
Another installment of the sports game series developed by Cyanide Studio and dedicated to fans of cycling. On PC, the title is a cycling management game in which the player doesn’t have direct control over the cyclists – our task is to form the best possible team that consists of training staff and sportsmen recruited by, for example, talent hunters. One of the keys to success is to adopt the right tactic for subsequent races. In the console version of Pro Cycling Manager, the players assume the role of a chosen cyclist who belongs to one of 22 official clubs. Our goal is, of course, achieve as many successes as possible which is no small task since we have to face other world-famous teams. Compared to their predecessors, both versions of the game boast improved artificial intelligence and physics. Moreover, apart from an extensive career mode, they offer multiplayer modules that allow us to compete against and cooperate with other players from all over the world.
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Block'hood
May 11, 2017
Strategy, City Builder, Simulation Elements, Indie Games, Sandbox, Singleplayer, Isometric View.
A city builder strategy game developed by Plethora-Project, a small studio comprising a dozen or so members. Unlike many similar games, Block’hood focuses on ecology and constructing in harmony with the nature, using safe and renewable energy sources. Moreover, the player’s actions are limited to micro scale, restricting his construction site to a single estate. The titular blocks are the building materials - like a 3D jigsaw puzzle, each unit complements the whole structure. It is crucial for the player to learn the dependencies between particular blocks. One has to optimize their production, which is based on 20 different resources, as well as tend to the inhabitants’ needs - this means both humans and animals, who all live in a symbiotic relationship. Block’hood offers several game modes, such as the Story Mode, which introduces the players to the gameplay mechanics, Education mode that teaches players about modern technologies, the Challenge mode, and finally, the Sandbox mode, in which one can develop his structures with no limitations and practice his skills as a modern architect.
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Hacktag
February 14, 2018
Action, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Stealth, Isometric View.
An original stealth game developed by the independent developer Piece of Cake Studios from France. The story in the game is set in 2029 - the world now belongs to big corporations that intend to expand their sphere of influence by hook or by crook. During the game, the player assumes the role of a freelance hacker tasked with stealth infiltration of the opponents’ headquarters and completing various, not entirely legal assignments. Hacktag stands out in terms of its original gameplay mechanics developed for an asymmetric, cooperative multiplayer mode – the player actively participates in carrying out the mission, while their partner helps them by hacking numerous devices and elements of the environment. As the story progresses, both characters acquire experience points that unlock access to new abilities, both active and passive. To top it all, the contents of the game are 100% procedurally generated.
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007 Racing
November 20, 2000
Racing, James Bond, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Cars, Singleplayer.
Maintained in spying climates, an unusual racing game, in which instead of struggling on the track players perform missions referring to the adventures of Agent 007.
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The Operational Art of War IV
November 16, 2017
Strategy, 2D, Simulation Elements, Hotseat, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
A strategy game featuring dozens of armed conflicts that happened since the beginning of the 20th century. The Operational Art of War IV is a yet another installment in the series comprising turn-based strategy games developed since 1998 and published by Matrix Games. The players get over two hundred scenarios at their disposal, during which they can participate in the First Battle of the Marne, the Battle of Dien Bien Phu, Operation Market Garden, and the Falklands War. Like in the previous installments, the game offers a wide range of tools allowing the player to design his own skirmishes and military campaigns. The battles take place on the maps covered with a hexagonal grid, while the units controlled by the player are represented with icons. In spite of its simplicity, the visuals in The Operational Art of War IV offer a good degree of complexity in terms of the strategical layer, while the available units (including infantry, tanks, airplanes and naval forces) are described with a number of statistics and factors determining their combat efficiency.
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Ticket to Earth
March 15, 2017
RPG, 2D, Puzzle Elements, Indie Games, Match-3, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
A unique mix of an RPG and a match-3 logic game characteristic for its contents, periodically released in the form of episodes. Ticket to Earth takes place in a distant future in one of the space colonies established by humanity. An unexpected catastrophe forces the inhabitants to evacuate back to Earth. Unfortunately, the only means of evacuation is a single starliner that can hold only a small portion of the citizens. A riot breaks out, while the colony itself is under attack from peacekeeping robots, bandits, and aggressive mutants. The player assumes control of a group of four heroes that attempt to discover the truth behind the unexpected downfall of the colony. The action of the game is seen from an isometric perspective. The campaign is divided into missions that see us take part in turn-based encounters on a board covered by a square grid with tiles marked with different symbols. Stepping on a field bolsters the attached ability. As a result, the key to success lies in crossing as many fields as possible with one move, which is rewarded with useful bonuses. Aside from the above, the authors have introduced an extensive skill tree of a hundred abilities divided between four schools. The game is characteristic for its colorful visuals and animated cut-scenes.
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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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PaRappa the Rapper (1997)
October 26, 1997
Party, Music, Rhythm, Singleplayer, PlayStation Exclusive.
One of the first modern rhythmic games. PaRappa the Rapper tells the story of a rap dog who, in order to impress his sympathy Sunny Funny, starts learning kung-fu and takes a driving license. The game consists of pressing the sequence of buttons displayed on the screen. The more precise the player is, the better the score is.
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Late Shift
March 9, 2016
Adventure, Full Motion Video, Singleplayer, Thriller.
An adventure game in the form of an interactive FMV thriller, developed by the Swiss team at CtrlMovie and directed by Tobias Weber; the script on the other hand, was written by Michael Robert Johnson. Though the game debuted on mobile devices, it also came out for PC and consoles a year later. Matt, the protagonist, is a young student of mathematics, who tries to make some money as a car park guard. He gets charged with stealing Chinese porcelain from an auction house in London. Trying to escape the punishment from the influential owners of the stolen valuables, the protagonist has to prove his innocence by any means necessary. The experience is based on watching story sequences and making various decisions - the player's choices influence the story and determine which of the seven possible endings will appear on the screen. The game is made of about 4 hours of video material in Full-HD quality and its visuals represent the standards of modern-day interactive movies.
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The Conjuring House
September 25, 2018
Action, FPP, Horror, Indie Games, Action Adventure, Singleplayer, Survival Horror.
A first-person horror game inspired by the literary works of H. P. Lovecraft. The action of The Conjuring House is set at the beginning of the 20th century. A group of supernatural phenomenon researchers is dispatched to investigate an abandoned Victorian residence, which is said to feature certain anomalies. The main protagonist of the game is the journalist who accompanies the researchers. Soon the entire research group vanishes, while the main protagonist has to discover the secret of the dark mansion on his own. His life is constantly threatened by terrifying demons, wraiths, and monsters against which the journalist is completely powerless - his only choice is to avoid the danger or flee when attacked. When exploring the nightmarish place, he also has to solve more or less complex environmental puzzles. The grim atmosphere is escalated by numerous occult symbols and altars set up for disturbing rituals. The Conjuring House features high-quality visuals powered by the Unreal Engine 4 technology.
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All the Delicate Duplicates
February 17, 2017
Adventure, Experimental/artistic, Exploration Games, FPP, Indie Games, Singleplayer.
An experimental adventure game with exploration elements created by two independent developers: Mez Breeze and Andy Campbell. The main protagonist of All the Delicate Duplicates is John - a computer scientist and a single father of Charlotte, who accompanies him on his adventure. One day, the man receives some mysterious items - journals and sketches - as an inheritance from an enigmatic relative of his - Mo. After some time, our characters discover that the objects they inherited, and now keep at the attic, feature some unusual properties that affect both their surroundings and memories. During the game, the players observe the action from the first-person perspective, and the gameplay itself revolves around the exploration of diverse surreal locations and logical puzzles solving. Consecutive plot sequences are revealed after the main protagonist reads texts and site-specific notes, which he finds on his way to discover the secret of mysterious inheritance. Because of a rather short playthrough and the nonlinear nature of the game, one might classify it as an interactive experience, rather than a typical video game.
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Savage: The Shard of Gosen
August 30, 2019, Early Access
Arcade, 2D, RPG Elements, Fantasy, Indie Games, Platformers, Singleplayer.
Savage: The Shard of Gosen is a platformer with RPG and adventure elements. During gameplay, we explore a gloomy fantasy world, complete quests, develop our character, solve puzzles, and fight enemies with an extensive combat system.
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