Wu-Tang: Taste the Pain
November 30, 1999
Fighting, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Singleplayer.
A three-dimensional fight that can be played simultaneously by up to four players. The production takes advantage of the image of the popular music group Wu-Tang, whose members appear as playable characters. In addition to the fun options typical of this genre for many people, the title has a powerful feature mode.
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Infinite Mini Golf
July 25, 2017
Sports, FPP, Golf, Internet, Meta Quest / Oculus, Multiplayer, PlayStation VR, Splitscreen, Singleplayer, SteamVR, VR.
A first-person sports game, created mainly for VR goggles and developed by ZEN Studios. It is a sequel to 2010 Planet Minigolf. This game represents a very arcade approach to golf, although quick fingers are not the only thing that is necessary during the game. The developers implemented a rather realistic physics system which means that, in order to succeed, we need practice, skills and knowledge of the game mechanics. Infinite Golf represents an unusual version of this sport because matches take place on rather unconventional fields, e.g. near a haunted house, ice land or a track made out of cardboard boxes. We can test our skills in various single and multiplayer modes. Additionally we can also customize the appearance of our player by buying additional costumes and accessories.
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Etrian Mystery Dungeon 2
August 31, 2017
RPG, Dungeon Crawler, Fantasy, jRPG, Singleplayer, Turn-based, Nintendo Exclusive, Isometric View.
Another spin-off in the popular series of dungeon crawlers, Etrian Odyssey, developed by Spike Chunsoft. The player assumes the role of an adventurer, who helps an unfamiliar woman in reaching the roots of the Yggdrasil tree, which is told to hide a gate to the world of gods. The events in Etrian Mystery Dungeon 2 are presented from an isometric perspective, and a significant portion of gameplay is about exploration of randomly generated dungeons as well as fighting turn-based battles. Interestingly, both heroes and their adversaries perform actions at the same time – therefore, when you move from one field to another, the enemy may be performing the same action. You take under your command a team of four adventurers, whom you can hire and replace in a town, which serves the role of your base of operation. In the course of the adventure the heroes gain experience and learn new skills as well as class-based special abilities. It is also noteworthy that upon dying the characters go back to the town, however, they also lose the entire equipment and gold they carried. Etrian Mystery Dungeon 2’s characteristic feature is its colorful, eye-pleasing graphics.
Lethal VR
November 8, 2016
Arcade, FPP, FPS, PlayStation Move, PlayStation VR, Singleplayer, SteamVR, Shooters, VR.
Lethal VR is a virtual reality first-person arcade game developed by the founders of Criterion Software. We play as an FBI agent who has to take part in various tests checking his combat abilities with firearms and cold steel weapons. The game offers five types of missions: Quick Draw, where we have to shoot as fast as possible; Knife Throw, where we throw knifes; Sharpshooter and Rapid Fire, where we eliminate our targets with firearms; and Combat, where we fight criminals and try to avoid being shot. Our score is marked and displayed on online rankings. The game uses Unreal Engine 4, making its visuals simply astonishing, and an advanced physics engine that perfectly simulates the behavior of 3D objects.
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Titan Siege
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RPG, Fantasy, Internet, Mythology, MMO, MMORPG, PvE, PvP, TPP, Free-to-play.
A free-to-play MMORPG fantasy game featuring micro-transactions. The fantastic setting of Titan Siege combines the elements taken from Norse, Greek, and Egyptian mythologies. The players assume the roles of heroes, who defend humanity from Titan factions waging war against one another. The journey begins with the character creation – the player can choose sex, appearance and combat stats of his protagonist. The gameplay builds on open world exploration, completing quests assigned by NPCs, fighting encountered foes (including huge bosses), and developing the main protagonist’s skills – all this in the typical MMORPG way. During the game, the players also acquire new items, enchanted scrolls, and pieces of armor, which aid their characters in battle. Traveling through the vast locations can be sped up by obtaining a steed. Both pets and friendly players can help us in battles. On the other hand, however, some players can also challenge us to a duel – the winner gets the equipment of the fallen hero.
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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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Darkstalkers 3
November 18, 1998
Fighting, 2D, Beat 'em Up, Fantasy, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Singleplayer.
Third installment of a series of two-dimensional beats produced by Capcom. As in the previous parts of the series, the game presents duels between monsters of horror, legends and legends. Among the playable characters we will find vampires, succubus, werewolves, and even an award hunter with a look reminiscent of a Red Riding Hood. The title also introduces bold changes in the mechanics of the game, resigning from the classic division into rounds.
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Bye-Bye Boxboy!
February 2, 2017
Adventure, 2D, Puzzle Elements, Platformers, Singleplayer, Nintendo Exclusive.
Bye-Bye Boxboy! is the third installment of the logical platform game series developed by HAL Laboratory. Just like in the previous games, we play as Qbby, a square character that can replicate his shape. This time, he has to save Qbabies, beings that look like smaller versions of him. As a reward for his help, they will give him additional abilities. The game is made of eighteen diverse locations where we will have to solve logical and environmental puzzles and avoid traps. As we play, we will make a good use of Boxboy's gradually abilities: Boxrocket creates squares with jet engines which will alow our hero to push the buttons that are way above him; Warpbox can teleport him across a short distance. As we progress, we will gain access to additional content. All of that is presented in a rather simple form. The game has clear, cartoonish 2D visuals that work well, though you won't find any visual bells and whistles here.
World of One
April 27, 2017
Action, 2D, Puzzle Elements, Indie Games, Platformers, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.
An independent action platformer with logic elements inspired by the popular Limbo and the novel The Little Prince. In World of One, you assume the role of a boy living on a small planet, who begins to question his existence. Interested in learning about the reality he lives in, the boy sets out on a journey to different planets. While observing the action from the side-view, the player solves logic puzzles based on physics and fights enemies. The hero meets both common opponents as well as powerful ones. The former can be battled by working out their particular sets of attacks. The latter can be defeated with the use of tools hidden in different places. The environment is also abundant in deadly traps. The visuals of World of One are gloomy, black-and-white and feature red elements. Gameplay is accompanied by a soundtrack intensifying the feeling of unease.
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Yo-kai Watch 2: Psychic Specters
September 29, 2017
Action, Fantasy, Internet, jRPG, Multiplayer, Time Travel, Singleplayer, Turn-based, Nintendo Exclusive.
The third version of the second entry in the jRPG series from Level-5, after Bony Spirits and Fleshy Souls. Players again take control of Nathan or Katie, who suffered from the attack of a mysterious Yo-kai (supernatural being). The spirit erased memories of heroes and their Yo-kai friends, forcing both characters to once again take the special watch that lets them communicate with those beings and try to find the culprit. Yo-kai Watch 2: Psychic Specters lets us revisit the city of Springdale, which we can freely explore. Gameplay focuses on performing tasks given by non-playable characters and turn-based battles against Yo-kai. Those can be befriended after defeating them to use their powers in future fights. Interestingly, players can choose one of two paths to progress the story – there are storylines and exclusive missions not present in two previous incarnations of the game. The single player campaign is accompanied by enhanced, cooperation-based multiplayer Oni Blasters Mode, as well as competitive module – players can fight each other through local wireless network.
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Brawl of Ages
September 12, 2017
Strategy, Fantasy, Internet, MMO, PvP, RTS, Online, Free-to-play.
Brawl of Ages is a free-to-play strategy game that combines elements of card games, real-time strategies, and MOBAs. It was developed by BNA Studios. In Brawl of Ages, the players take part in 3-5 minutes long PvP duels where players send all kinds of monsters against each other in order to destroy the enemy player's base. We achieve victory by destroying our opponent's Throne, his main tower defended by two smaller watchtowers. In order to breach the enemy defenses, we have to use cards from the card deck we've prepared earlier. Playing a card may have various results. Usually it will summon a new unit to the battlefield, but it is possible to build an additional defensive or production structure, place a totem that will power up warriors in its range, or cast a destructive spell that will damage all nearby enemy units. We cannot manually control our units, they are controlled by a simple artificial intelligence, similar to those we can see in tower defense games. After being dropped on the map in a place of our choosing, our characters will automatically go in the direction of our enemy's fortifications and automatically attack hostile targets encountered along the way. We can play against our friends or randomly selected players.
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Miitopia
December 8, 2016
RPG, Fantasy, Humorous, jRPG, Remaster/remake, Singleplayer, Turn-based, Nintendo Exclusive.
A jRPG developed by Nintendo, which offers us the ability to take control of Mii, Nintendo’s player avatars. Our job is to gather up a team of heroes (built from players found on our friend lists) and lead them on a quest to defeat the Dark Lord, who has stolen the unique faces of Miitopia citizens. When it comes to gameplay, we are given an RPG built from standard elements, including exploration, turn-based combat, or an experience system that enables us to develop and enhance our heroes. Our party members are connected through friendships that offer new combo attacks once the friendship meter reaches a certain level. The graphics are not spectacular, considering that the game was released for handhelds, yet visually pleasing and maintain a smooth framerate.
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Aaero
April 11, 2017
Arcade, Music, Rhythm, Singleplayer.
A science-fiction rhythm game developed Mad Fellows. Aaero does not offer an elaborate narrative layer, focusing on allowing the player to control a small ship hovering above ground and fight the enemies that appear on the screen. The ship’s movements can be controlled with the analog sticks. The player is tasked with following the precise track and sticking to a white ribbon, which boosts the score multiplier. Occasionally, the player has to face powerful bosses – fighting these foes revolves around weakening their armor and pieces of skeleton. The key to success lies not only in good reflexes and agility but also good hearing, as the gameplay is accompanied by an audio layer – the more aligned with the rhythm player’s actions are, the higher he scores.
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Battlefield 1: Apocalypse
March 6, 2018
Action, FPP, FPS, World War I, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Early 20th Century, Singleplayer, Shooters.
The last expansion for Battlefield 1 developed by DICE studio. Add-on lets us participate in the fiercest battle of World War I. Battlefield 1: Apocalypse also adds five new maps, more vehicles, weapons and gadgets, as well as an additional game mode – Air Assault.
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Bloons TD 5
November 15, 2012
Strategy, Indie Games, Internet, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Top-down, Tower Defense.
Tower defense production, in which the player's task is to defend the monkey's land against the temptations of the title Bloons. In the course of the game, we set up various units along the paths taken by the opponents - as the game progresses, we obtain the necessary funds to expand the army in our hands and to introduce various improvements.
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Flinthook
April 18, 2017
Action, 2D, Indie Games, Platformers, Roguelike, Singleplayer.
Flinthook is a roguelike platform game developed by the indie studio Tribute Games. We play as a space pirate who is also a treasure hunter. We will have to face an ancient evil that threatens the entire universe. The game is presented from a side-scrolling perspective and takes place on procedurally generated spaceships. Our hero has a wide array of tools available that will help him move around the game's levels and fight with the encountered enemies. Blasma Pistol is our primary weapon. Hookshot will alow our hero to move quickly around the areas and evade almost instantly. As we progress, we will unlock upgrades that will make it more useful. Flinthook has daily and weekly challenges and a scoring system. The game has decent, pixelart visuals.
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Demon Hunter 3: Revelation
November 16, 2016
Adventure, Detective, Singleplayer, Hidden Objects.
A HOPA adventure co-developed by Brave Giant from Serbia and Artifex Mundi from Poland. Just like its two previous parts, Dawn Harlock is the protagonist. She conducts an investigation into a homicide of a woman and a mysterious disappearance of her daughter. The heroine soon learns that there is a new and evil force involved in the case and the unusual events may have something to do with her own vague origin. In Demon Hunter 3: Revelation, you move around static locations where you solve puzzles, look for hidden items, and play minigames which challenge your perceptivity and quick thinking. While doing all of this, step by step, you unravel elements of the plot. The title features quality, colorful, and hand-drawn graphics. Gameplay is accompanied by an original and harmonic soundtrack.
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Giga Wrecker
February 6, 2017
Action, 2D, Puzzle Elements, Metroidvania, Platformers, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
The player assumes the role of Reika Rekkeiji and arrives on a world controlled by robots known as Ajeets. Due to an experiment, the heroine is transformed into a cyborg, which enables her to challenge the mechanic invaders. Giga Wreckers presents the action from the side view, and gameplay mostly consists of exploring huge levels, jumping on platforms, and battling more or less dangerous enemies. While in combat, you can make use of the mechanical arm which enables the heroine to control various debris that lies scattered about. During the journey, you collect blueprints necessary for customizing the looks of your weapons. This is a production for solo players exclusively, yet nothing stops you from creating your own levels in the editor and sharing them with the whole community. The amazing visuals inspired by manga and anime are the game’s strong point.
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Trulon: The Shadow Engine
April 29, 2015
RPG, Adventure Elements, Card Games, Singleplayer, Steampunk, Turn-based, Isometric View.
An RPG game in which the player takes control of Gladia - a monster hunter - and manages a team of four, must find a cure for the mysterious plague. Exploration, talking to NPCs and fighting enemies are the pillars of the game. The clashes are played in turn-based mode, and the key to success is skillful juggling with special cards - the richer the gathered deck, the wider range of combat tactics can be used.
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Disc Jam
March 7, 2017
Sports, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Singleplayer.
A futuristic sports game. The title is an unusual hybrid of hockey and tennis. It was developed by independent studio High Horse Entertainment. The players participate in matches that take place on a rectangle field that is divided into two halves with a net. By throwing the titular disc above it, the player is trying to hit the opponent’s zone. Depending on the place of the hit, it is awarded with from one to five points. Various competitors differ between each other not only in looks (clothes and models can be individually customized), but in unique skills like shield or special throws as well. Disc Jam can be played alone (against AI-controlled opponents) or in multiplayer mode created for up to four players (via Internet or in split screen mode). The title features colorful, three-dimensional graphics and dynamic soundtrack.
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Heaven's Vault
April 16, 2019
Adventure, Puzzle Elements, Indie Games, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, TPP.
Adventure game inspired by graphic novels, combining the climate of science fiction and Middle Eastern colors. Heaven's Vault was developed by British studio inkle Ltd, known for the warmly received adventure 80 Days. The game is set in a mysterious Nebula - an interstellar structure composed of inhabited moons and rivers of water and air connecting them. How this peculiar phenomenon came into existence - is unknown. Knowledge about the beginnings of the Nebula has been lost in the darkness of the past.
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Final Fantasy XIV: Stormblood
June 20, 2017
RPG, Fantasy, Internet, MMO, MMORPG, PvE, PvP, TPP.
Final Fantasy XIV: Stormblood is the second expansion to Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn, an MMORPG developed by Square-Enix. The newest expansion allows the players to travel beyond Eorza, to the territories occupied by the Garlean Empire. Stormblood also definitively ends the game's support for PlayStation 3. The biggest addition to the game introduced by Stormblood are the new locations. We will visit Ala Mhigo, travel to the new continent Othard and Doma Kingdom that lies there. The expansion also introduces new dungeons, raids (i.e. Return to Ivalice designed for 24 players), and special events. Final Fantasy XIV: Stormblood increases the level cap to 70, introduces new skills, and two new classes: Red Mage and Samurai. You will also find tons of new, powerful pieces of equipment.
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Command HQ
January 1, 1990
Strategy, Alternative History, Grand Strategy, World War I, World War II, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer, War Strategy, Cold War.
One of the first representatives of the real-time strategy genre. Ozark Softscape's masterpiece allows us to assume the role of commander-in-chief of a global superpower, under whose command we find infantry armies, mechanized divisions, groups of aircraft carriers, and even spy satellites and nuclear bombs. We control the warfare using the world map, on which the positions of all the forces of our faction and detected enemy troops are marked.
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After the End: Forsaken Destiny
February 17, 2017
Adventure, Experimental/artistic, Puzzle Elements, Singleplayer, Surrealism, Isometric View.
After the End: Forsaken Destiny is an adventure puzzle game developed by the indie studio Neople Games. The game takes us to a surrealistic world filled with mysteries. We play as a father and son who got separated in space and time. We observe the action from an isometric perspective. Gameplay focuses on the exploration of twelve diversified levels and solving various riddles and puzzles. Some of them will require only a pull of lever, others will make us manipulate the game's environment or the camera angle. We will also collect gems and pieces of statuettes that will alow us to rebuild the forgotten ancestors' statues. After the End: Forsaken Destiny's visuals bring games like Journey and Monument Valley to mind and are the title's strong suit.
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The Persistence
July 24, 2018
Action, FPP, Horror, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, Meta Quest / Oculus, Multiplayer, PlayStation VR, Roguelike, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, SteamVR, Survival Horror, VR.
A hybrid of survival horror and a roguelike game, designed exclusively for Virtual Reality headgear. Developed by Firesprite, The Persistence takes the players to the year 2521, when the interstellar voyages are a part of people’s everyday life. The main protagonist is a member of a spaceship crew, which, as a result of an unsuccessful experiment, has been turned into bloodthirsty mutants. The player is tasked with finding a way to restart the engines, allowing him to escape into safer parts of the Universe. In The Persistence, one observes the action from the first-person perspective. During the game, the player explores consecutive rooms and cabins of an enormous ship (the layout of which is procedurally generated), solves numerous environmental puzzles, and fights the encountered enemies using a diversified arsenal. There is also an option to sneak past the enemies’ backs. The main protagonist is equipped with a special device, allowing him to recover stem cells from the bodies of fallen enemies in order to develop particular traits and abilities. Interestingly enough, the protagonist’s death is permanent, which means that each playthrough features different challenges. The entire experience features high-quality visuals.
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VR Sports
March 13, 2017
Sports, Baseball, Boxing, Arcade Elements, Basketball, Singleplayer, SteamVR, VR.
A compilation of seven arcade minigames created by SAT-BOX studio for VR goggles. The game features seven sports disciplines: bowling, Homerun Derby (hitting a ball back), soccer (we play as a goalkeeper), basketball (we have to get the biggest amount of points in a limited time), archery, boxing, and shooting. VR Sports is continuously following our progress and we can share our achievements on the Internet rankings. All games are played from first-person perspective – during the games we can look around the area by moving our heads and the hands of our virtual competitor are controlled by motion controllers.
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New World Empires
June 15, 2016
Strategy, Historical, Internet, MMO, Multiplayer, Browser, Free-to-play.
Developed by Bytro Labs, New World Empires in an browser MMO game featuring a free-to-play model. In the game the players have to build their own Empires from the scratch, starting with a small country under their rule and a certain amount of money to spend in order to develop their realms. The gameplay builds on four main aspects – economy, exploration, research, and military. In the game one has to obtain raw materials, erect new structures, tend to citizens’ needs, discover and colonize new territories, invent new architectural and military technologies, and finally, recruit an army to ensure peace and security over the empire. As New World Empires is an MMO game, the players should consider forming alliances with other states. This is where the espionage mechanics come in handy – one can investigate the strength of an enemy army and neighbors’ economic situation. Moreover, the players can also find out whether their states have been infiltrated by opposing factions.
Gravel
February 27, 2018
Racing, Internet, Multiplayer, Rally, Cars, Singleplayer.
A car game where the players drive various off-road vehicles and take part in Offroad Masters competition, visiting various places around the globe – from deep forests and jungles, through deserts and beaches, to snow-covered mountains. Gravel offers four ways to play: Cross Country is based on free exploration and competition to reach check points before others; Wild Rush features races without any rules; Speed Cross is a competition taking place on reconstructions of real-life tracks; and finally Stadium Circuit, taking place on closed arenas filled with obstacles and ramps to jump. The game can be played both solo and with other players, and they can brag about their achievements through online rankings. Gravel is based on Unreal Engine 4 technology, meaning it offers high-quality visuals. Its driving model is a compromise between simulation and arcade, with a physics engine developed by Milestone making sure that the game is quite realistic and each car acts differently.
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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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Planet of Heroes
March 8, 2017
Action, Internet, Co-op, MMO, MOBA, Multiplayer, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.
A mobile MOBA production by Fast Forward Studios. You play as a chosen character belonging to the so-called Order of Heroes, whose task is to fight to the death in special arenas. There are many potential protagonists to choose from and they vary in terms of weapons and special abilities. The game focuses on seven-minutes-long multiplayer battles, in which you compete against players from all over the world. The more battles you win, the more new abilities you can unlock, allowing you to choose a specialization for your character. You can also develop you chosen hero by collecting more powerful equipment, while the expansive crafting system allows you to create new items. Apart from the PvP mode (1-vs-1 and 3-vs-3 battles), Planet of Heroes also features a single player campaign, which focuses on varied tasks: exploring dungeons, fighting off waves of enemies, defending yourself against your foes' attacks, and classic battles with AI opponents. The game features colorful cartoonish visuals, based on the Pixar animation style.
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Victor Vran: Fractured Worlds
June 6, 2017
RPG, Fantasy, Hack'and'slash, Internet, Multiplayer, Action RPG, Singleplayer, Isometric View.
Victor Vran: Fractured Worlds is an expansion pack to the 2015 hack'n'slash game Victor Vran that was developed by Haemimont Games. It requires the base game to be playable. In Fractured Worlds, the titular monster hunter is moved to a realm that was born as a result of the collision of a couple of fractured worlds. His job is to find all the pieces of the Astrolabe, an artifact that can change our hero's destiny. Fractured Worlds doesn't introduce any new gameplay mechanics. Just like in the base game, we will explore a new world and eliminate hordes of enemies that stand in our way. The expansion, however, offers a completely new story campaign with four enormous dungeons that change their layout on a daily basis and an endless dungeon known as Fracture. Fractured Worlds increases the game's level cap and adds additional space for destiny cards and some special talismans that, after being fully charged, can be activated to execute powerful special attacks.
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Warhammer Quest 2: The End Times
October 19, 2017
Strategy, RPG Elements, Fantasy, Indie Games, Singleplayer, Tactics, Turn-based, Warhammer, Isometric View.
Developed by the British studio Perchang, in collaboration with Games Workshop, this turn-based strategy game is a continuation of the warmly acclaimed 2013 production.
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Cefore
November 9, 2018
Puzzle, Indie Games, Singleplayer, TPP.
A unique logic puzzle game by Pixelz Games. Cefore takes place in the future, when space flight is common, and the protagonist is a mustached scientist, whose task is to gather information on various planets. However, his approach to the job is quite unorthodox, as he gathers the data (as well as useful materials and resources) by destroying elements of the environment. The game utilizes a third person's perspective and the gameplay consists of exploring relatively small locations and solving more or less complicated puzzles involving destructive activities. You can use several tools, such as a jetpack, explosives or balloons, and problems can often be solved in multiple ways. The game features a realistic physics engine and pleasant cartoonish visuals.
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Rad Rodgers
December 1, 2016
Arcade, 2.5D, Crossover, Crowdfunding, Fantasy, Co-op, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Platformers, Splitscreen, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
A classic platform game by indie studio Slipgate. The game was funded via a Kickstarter campaign, and the studio's cooperation with THQ Nordic allowed for releasing it also for consoles. You play as the eponymous twelve-years-old boy, who finds himself in an alternative reality and becomes the protagonist of his own game. He's accompanied by an old living console called Dusty. The game utilizes a side view perspective and the gameplay focuses on traversing seven varied worlds and fighting encountered enemies. During combat you use a wide range of firearms. IN addition, you can visit the Pixelverse, which features different mechanics. The game features pleasant cartoonish visuals and an electronic soundtrack composed by Andrew Hulshult.
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Victor Vran: Overkill Edition
June 6, 2017
RPG, Fantasy, Hack'and'slash, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Remaster/remake, Action RPG, Singleplayer, Isometric View.
Victor Vran: Overkill Edition is the expanded edition of the 2015 action RPG, Victor Vran. Overkill Edition includes two expansions, Fractured Worlds and Motorhead: Through the Ages, that were released for the original game. Players once again will play as Victor Vran, the monster hunter. Expansions included in this edition offer completely new areas, enemies, and abilities. The first one takes place in a different dimension and offers the players dungeons that change on a daily basis, among other things. The second expansion was created in cooperation with the heavy metal band Motorhead and faces the players with three demons that need to killed. Gameplay mechanics remain the same. The game is still an action RPG presented from an isometric view. Victor Vran: Overkill Edition can be bought on Steam and physically in stores.
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Planescape Torment: Enhanced Edition
April 11, 2017
RPG, Fantasy, Classic RPG, Remaster/remake, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Isometric View.
Planescape Torment: Enhanced Edition is the remastered version of the classic cRPG game. It was created by Beamdog. Unlike the other remasters from the studio, Planescape Torment: Enhanced Edition has no new story elements. Instead, Beamdog focused on the technical aspects. Visuals were improved (on PC we can even play in 4K), just like the user's interface. Game's soundtrack was also remastered. Chris Avellone, designer of the original game, supervised some of the changes introduced by Beamdog. Most of them were tweaks to the game mechanics and fixes of bugs that were left in the original release. In Planescape Torment: Enhanced Edition we play as The Nameless One, a mysterious immortal hero who tries to find the truth about his past and the reason behind his immortality. We are accompanied by diversified characters (among them we will find Morte, a floating, talking human skull) in our adventures. Learning the stories of the citizens of this unique world and doing quests are the primary focus points of the game. Combat is present in the game, but it is just a small part of it and in most cases can be avoided. As we progress, we level up and advance our character and party members. It is worth mentioning that even though the game is based on the second edition of Advanced Dungeons & Dragons The Nameless One's character is based on our deeds in the game, not chosen during the character creation process.
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Ragnarok Journey
June 13, 2017
RPG, Internet, MMO, MMORPG, Sandbox, Free-to-play.
Ragnarok Journey is a browser MMORPG developed by Gravity Interactive, being heavily inspired by Ragnarok Online. The game takes us to a fantasy world inspired by Norse mythology. We learn the story by doing quests and talking to various NPCs. In terms of gameplay mechanics Ragnarok Journey is a typical MMORPG, where, after we create our character, we explore the game's vast world, do quests, collect items and equipment, and develop our hero. We can level up manually or leave that element to the game's A.I. Combat is an inseparable element of the game. We will face many various opponents against whom we can use range weapons, cold-steel weapons, and magic. We can create our own guilds and do quests with other players.
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Blitz Brigade: Rival Tactics
May 5, 2017
Strategy, Internet, Multiplayer, RTS, Isometric View.
A battle strategy game with card game features. It was developed by French studio Gameloft. It focuses on real-time multiplayer battles between two players. Each player has a general placed in one of the special buildings located on opposite ends of the map. The game ends when one of the players loses their general. To protect him and to eliminate the opponent, the player is using cards from his deck to summon new units. Their march is slowed down by guard towers placed between the bunkers of the generals. The key to victory is to correctly match units to tasks and enemies. Cards that provide special powers and bonuses are important as well. All of it makes creating a versatile deck the main task of the game. Blitz Brigade: Rival Tactics offers nice, cartoonish graphics. Although the game shares its title with a shooter known simply as Blitz Brigade, it has completely different gameplay.
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Save Jesus
August 4, 2016
Puzzle, 2D, Indie Games, Religious, Singleplayer.
Save Jesus is a 2D puzzle game inspired by the life of Jesus Christ, but telling a completely unknown, fantastic story. It was developed by Almighty Games. A crook from the future impersonates Ceasar and intends to use his power to kill Jesus and his friends. Our job is to prevent that from happening. Gameplay in Save Jesus focuses on manipulating the environmental elements in a way to change the course of a rolling rock aimed at Jesus and use it to kill roman soldiers instead. Maps are made of squares symbolizing patches of ground (we can remove them with a single click to create a path for the murderous rock) and are filled with moving elements (i.e. log) and other stuff, e.g. explosives. Even though Save Jesus is a low budget game, its rather simple visuals have no negative impact on its playability.
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Stern Pinball Arcade
November 15, 2016
Arcade, Hotseat, Multiplayer, Pinball, Singleplayer.
An arcade pinball that attempts to reintroduce the spirit of classic coin-operated flippers manufactured by Stern, a North American pinball manufacturer with over 40 years of development history. The game was developed by FarSight Studios – the authors managed to introduce classic tables and legacy ROMs based on the original code, as well as detailed walkthroughs for each device. When it comes to mechanics, the game is a classic flipper – our task is to keep the ball on the table using two mechanical paws called flipper bats. Each table contains additional ramps and bumpers that offer score bonuses and multipliers when hit. The basic version of Stern Pinball Arcade contains a single table named Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein – other tables are unlocked through paid DLCs. Aside from a large choice of tables, the game contains a local multiplayer mode. The game is characteristic for its high-quality yet dated style and realistic gameplay based on an advanced physics engine.
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Tokyo Tattoo Girls
November 14, 2017
Strategy, 2D, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
A strategy game that takes place in isolated Tokyo that was split into twenty three zones controlled by groups known as Kumi. Together, the groups are known as the Union. It is said that escaping this unusual prison is possible by defeating all of the Kumi. The game was developed by Sushi Typhoon Games and enables the player to control teenage girls who are trying to escape the city. The protagonists have various abilities provided to them by the titular tattoos. These abilities enable them to fight their opponents. The progress in conquering the city is shown on a tactical map with influence zones of specific groups marked on it. Tokyo Tattoo Girls features nice looking manga-like graphics. Despite the cartoonish looks, the title was developed for mature audience – it features violence and some nudity.
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Alto's Odyssey
February 21, 2018
Arcade, 2D, Auto-runner, Epic Store Exclusive, Indie Games, Side-scroll, Singleplayer, Snowboard.
A continuation of a well-received 2015 mobile endless runner Alto's Adventure, developed by Snowman. Like its predecessor, Alto's Odyssey does not feature a story as such - in the game, the player assumes the role of a snowboarder who has to overcome the obstacles, jump over chasms, run from the enemies, catch runaway animals, and perform various snowboard tricks, for which he is awarded points. Instead of the snow-capped mountains known from the first installment, the player gets to travel to a desert location filled with dunes, ruins of ancient cities, and a ton of new threats. Similarly to other endless runner games, the track is generated procedurally and has no end. The player has to avoid making any mistakes, cover gradually increasing distances, and get as many points as possible. Like its predecessor, the game features minimalist visuals; however, they are bound to appeal to many players with their pastel color palette.
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Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links
January 11, 2017
Puzzle, Internet, Card Games, Manga and Anime, Multiplayer, Singleplayer.
Virtual adaptation of a popular card game developed by Konami. The original has been created by Kazuki Takahashi for his manga. Just like in the manga, Yu-Gi-Oh: Duel Links focuses on Yugi Muto and his friends Joey Wheeler and Mai Valentine, along with his rival Seto Kaiba. We are given over 700 cards representing monsters, spells, and traps, with our objective being to become the King of Games. We achieve this through winning duels, and with each victory we level up our character. They also earn us new cards to expand our deck, unlock various missions and more powerful opponents. Aside from tutorial and story campaign, there is also a tournament mode, all of this complemented by online leaderboards and records of previous games. Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links offers high-quality visuals, with awe-inspiring colors and smooth animations of duels in full 3D. Additionally, all actors are voiced by the cast of the original Yu-Gi-Oh! animated series.
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MX Nitro
February 14, 2017
Arcade, Internet, Motocross, Motorbike, Multiplayer, Singleplayer.
A wacky motocross game, developed by Saber Interactive. The players participate in races taking place on over 40 diversified tracks while riding various cross motorcycles. Depending on the chosen game mode, the objective is either to be the first to reach the finish line, or to gain a certain point advantage over the opponents. As an award for their efforts, the players can race against one of 13 bosses. By performing stunts, one replenishes the titular nitro booster, which allows the players to instantly increase bike’s speed, shorten the time necessary to perform a stunt, or perform a grand jump while climbing a steep hillside. Moreover, motorcycle’s stats and appearance, along with the rider’s apparel can be customized in accordance with player’s preference. In MX Nitro, one can choose the single player mode, as well as challenge other players through a rather peculiar multiplayer mode, where one races against the other players’ ‘ghosts’. The gameplay is even more attractive thanks to the visuals and advanced physics engine – upon crashing, the rider’s body is catapulted into the air and lands in an eye-catching manner, after bouncing off the ground for a couple times.
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Dear Esther: Landmark Edition
September 20, 2016
Adventure, Experimental/artistic, Exploration Games, FPP, Indie Games, Singleplayer.
A remake of Dear Esther, a popular narrative exploration game from 2012 that started a whole new genre – the so-called walking simulators. It was developed by the independent studio The Chinese Room. Contrary to the base version of the game that was powered by the Source engine and released only on personal computers, this edition is powered by the Unity technology. This enabled the developers to release their game on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One as well. The new version introduces completely new sounds, including the developers’ commentary that can be played during the game. In Dear Esther: Landmark Edition the player calmly travels through locations (the action is presented in a first-person perspective) and gradually discovers new pieces of the story. The plot is presented in the form of letters to the titular Esther, which are read by a mysterious male voice. Since the game lacks any interactions with the environment, it caused many discussions about whether it is still a video game or simply an interactive experience.
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Shift Happens
February 22, 2017
Arcade, 2.5D, Puzzle Elements, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Platformers, Splitscreen, Singleplayer.
A hybrid of a platformer and a logic game, developed by the independent studio Klonk Games. The player takes control of Bismo and Plom – jelly-like humanoid creatures. By some accident, the heroes get literally bound together, which enables them to exchange their masses. Gameplay of Shift Happens consists in traveling through colorful locations, collecting valuable coins, and solving more and less demanding puzzles which require close cooperation between the two heroes. While the heavier one can throw his lighter friend over gaps, the latter can jump higher and access hard-to-reach places. The title is designed for two – you can play via the Internet or in the split-screen mode. However, solo players can enjoy 30 diverse levels and test themselves in time challenges and bonus missions. The title features pleasant graphics with warm colors. The advanced physics engine is surely a great asset - it ensures proper performance of the heroes’ bodies and enables interaction with environment.
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Spheroids
January 5, 2017
Arcade, 2D, Humorous, Platformers, Singleplayer.
A hilarious 2D platformer developed and published by Eclipse Games - an independent Spanish studio. The player is taken to an alternative, angular, version of Earth, which has fallen victim to an attack of aliens from another dimension. Round-shaped creatures, the titular Spheroids have flooded the planet and are trying to turn everything into round objects. A young boy by the name of Lucas and a crazy scientist called Otto are the only ones capable of defeating the invaders. The player assumes the role of Lucas, who explores the world on his own and eliminates the Spheroids he encounters. Otto spends most of his time in his futuristic laboratory, where he conducts experiments on the captured aliens and prepares new gadgets for the player. The most important tool Otto gives to Lucas, is a modified drill, which launches missiles then followed by iron springs - this is the player's main weapon in the game. What adds to the difficulty however, is that the protagonist can fire this weapon vertically - either upwards or downwards. Among the other of the sophisticated inventions the eccentric professor equips Lucas with, the player will find a grappling hook, which allows him to swing over holes, as well as anti-gravity shoes - using these, Lucas can walk on ceilings.
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The Horus Heresy: Battle of Tallarn
February 8, 2017
Strategy, Singleplayer, Turn-based, Warhammer 40,000.
The Horus Heresy: Battle of Tallarn is a turn-based strategy set in the Warhammer 40.000 universe. It was developed by HexWar. The game begins after the Iron Warriors bomb Tallran, which leads to the planet becoming a barren wasteland. Those who survived by hiding in the underground hideouts join their forces and call all the tank legions - from Leman Russ to Baneblade - for help. Gameplay in The Horus Heresy: Battle of Tallarn is based on the classic rules of turn-based strategies. Key to victory lies in thought-out placement of our units and in taking advantage of their assets. The game consists of three campaigns (Apocalypse, Resurrection, Revenge). Each of them offers six missions. Battle of Tallarn also offers a tutorial for players not acquainted with the genre. The Horus Heresy: Battle of Tallarn features rather simple visuals, but the 66 available units where designed with high attention to detail.
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Gorogoa
December 14, 2017
Puzzle, 2D, Experimental/artistic, Indie Games, Perspective-bending, Singleplayer.
An unusual logic game developed by Buried Signal. The game was created by Jason Roberts, who was responsible both for the code and for the visuals of the title. The main protagonist of Gorogoa is a boy who collects mysterious items related to religion. The story of the game is filled with symbols and abstract references to faiths from all over the world. The key aspect of gameplay is solving riddles that take the form of movable puzzles that consist of up to four scenes. What makes things more complicated is the fact that the player isn’t matching parts of a single image, but motives hidden in each scene. If combined correctly, the pictures will be animated, creating a key scene and pushing the story forward. Gorogoa distinguishes itself with unique mechanics and unusual graphics that look like an animated, hand-colored drawing.
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iO
December 5, 2014
Arcade, Puzzle Elements, Platformers, Singleplayer.
Unusual logical platformer. While playing, we control the movement of the disk on two-dimensional maps and manipulate its size, affecting not only the size but also the weight of the object. Thanks to the physical motor, this solution plays a key role, for example, in accelerating and covering distances in flight.
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