Gardenscapes: New Acres
August 25, 2016
Puzzle, 2D, Indie Games, Match-3, Singleplayer.
An extensive logic game belonging to the so-called match 3 subgenre; it was developed by Playrix Games. The player assumes the role of a gardener whose task is to restore a parcel back to its former glory and discover the secrets of the place along the way. The entire game is set in a large garden divided into several sections. In terms of mechanics, typical "match-3-objects" rules were applied here. Thus the player's goal is to match pictures of different plants together to create spectacular-looking combinations, which results in scoring an adequate number of points. Those can be spent on gradual expanding of the parcel. The experience is diversified by numerous bonuses and hacks, such as stopping the passage of time for a short while. Between subsequent levels, the player is taken to story-based segments - during those, the protagonist can talk to different characters, buy new garden accessories and plant more and more beautiful pieces of greenery.
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DragonSoul (2016)
July 29, 2015
RPG, 2D, Fantasy, Indie Games, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
A mobile RPG title with turn-based battles, developed by PerBlue studio. The story of DragonSoul takes us to a fantasy world ruled by brave heroes. But their might has brought envy of the dragon Umlaut, who captured them and sealed them in magical stones. We play as one of surviving heroes and try to free our comrades and defeat the forces of evil. Gameplay focuses on turn-based fights, which require not only coming up with proper tactics, but also using many battle skills. Between those skirmishes, we can learn the story or visit a vendor to sell useless items and buy some more handy equipment. Aside from campaign, we can also try out the PvP mode at special arenas.
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ARKTIKA.1
October 10, 2017
Action, FPP, FPS, Meta Quest / Oculus, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Shooters, VR.
ARKTIKA.1 is a VR science fiction first-person shooter developed by 4A Games, creators of the Metro game series. The game takes place in the 22nd century, a couple of decades into the new ice age. Humans are forced to live in areas near the equator, but the territories in the north and south are yet to be completely abandoned because they are still rich in natural resources. Some people still live in the icebound parts of the planet in order to gather them. We play as a soldier who was hired to protect a colony located in what once was Russia. As we play, we will face bandits, agents hired by our employer’s rivals, and strange creatures that came along with the ice age. Gameplay focuses on combat and its mechanics were designed from scratch to match motion controllers. Thanks to that we can, for example, use two pistols and aim in two different directions.
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Eventide 2: The Sorcerer's Mirror
October 12, 2016
Adventure, Slavic Mythology, Polish, Singleplayer, Hidden Objects.
A sequel to the HOPA game Eventide: Slavic Fable. Eventide 2: The Sorcerer’s Mirror once again follows a botanist named Mary. This time around, the protagonist tries to free her niece from the clutches of an immortal wizard, Twardowski. The search of the relative leads Mary through blackwoods that teem with ancient power, steep mountain paths, and ruins that are full of imps, ghosts and other mythical creatures. To defeat the legendary wizard, the protagonist has to solve the mystery of a magic village and ask unusual allies, such as the famous outlaw Janosik, for help. While playing, we visit 30 varied locations inspired by Slavic folklore, solve logic puzzles, and search numerous levels for hidden objects. Eventide 2: The Sorcerer’s Mirror features a non-linear plot which is unusual to the genre. The heroine’s decisions influence the fate of other characters and the story’s climax. The production offers detailed hand-drawn graphics enriched with simple animation.
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Ace Banana
October 13, 2016
Action, FPP, Indie Games, PlayStation VR, Singleplayer, PlayStation Exclusive, VR.
A mix of first-person shooter with a tower defense game, developed by Japanese studio Oasis Games for PlayStation VR goggles. Players take control of an archer whose task is to protect crates of bananas from apes. The problem is the we must protect not one, but multiple bases, between which we can quickly switch, and enemies come with varying endurance and skills. On the other hand, we can make use of various power-ups located throughout the level, which give us stronger arrows (including exploding and scattering ones). We can also freely look around by turning our head, while the move controller in our left hand is used to aim, we shoot by drawing our arrows with second hand and releasing them. Ace Bannana’s 3D visuals and atmosphere are filled with elements typical for Japanese anime.
Family Farm Seaside
February 2, 2013
Strategy, 2D, Economic, Internet, Multiplayer, Farm, Singleplayer.
A strategy game designed for mobile devices. The player plays the role of a farmer whose task is to plant plants, harvest and sell them profitably at the market, as well as breeding animals and taking care of the gradual development of the whole farm.
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Battlestar Galactica: Squadrons
November 9, 2016
Strategy, Card Games, Science Fiction, TV Series, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
A turn-based strategy for mobile devices, developed by Ludia, based on the license of a classic SF series Battlestar Galactica. The story repeats the events seen in the TV series. We follow the fortunes of a star cruiser trying to find a new home for humanity, threatened by the overwhelming forces of the Cylons – an alien robot race which will not rest until all of mankind is extinct. When it comes to mechanics, Battlestar Galactica: Squadrons is a turn-based space strategy, sprinkled with elements found in card games. The player collects spaceships, using them to participate in space battles. Additionally, we can upgrade our fleet with parts salvaged from defeated enemy units. The individual ships have been balanced according to “rock-paper-scissors” rules: unit that is effective against a certain type of enemy will be completely useless against a different type.
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Handball 17
November 11, 2016
Sports, Internet, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Handball, Splitscreen, Singleplayer.
Another edition of the most popular game series devoted to handball, developed by Bigben Interactive in cooperation with EKO Software. Mechanics-wise, Handball 17 does not deviate significantly from its predecessor. The developer didn’t bother with management and other non-sports elements and focused on the gameplay itself, putting emphasis on the incredibly important tactical layer. In the game, we can lead one of 82 licensed teams of the leading European handball leagues (e.g. French, German, or Spanish) to victory. Compared to the previous installment of the series, the production is characterized by visibly enhanced artificial intelligence which manifests both in the behavior of our rivals and our own players. Apart from that, the developers significantly revamped the controls and made them much more user-friendly for beginners thanks to numerous tutorials and hint systems.
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The Long Reach
March 13, 2018
Adventure, 2D, Arcade Elements, Horror, Indie Games, Post-apocalypse, Side-scroll, Singleplayer, Survival Horror.
The Long Reach is an unusual adventure with the action set soon after a outbreak of an epidemic that turns people into bloodthirsty psychos. During gameplay, you need to figure out the way of neutralizing or avoiding enemies. Each of them is a separate riddle with a unique way of defeating.
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Horse Racing 2016
October 21, 2016
Sports, Horse Riding, Multiplayer, About Horses, Splitscreen, Singleplayer.
A sports simulator game created by Yash Future Tech Solutions - an independent developer. There are six jockeys and six horses at the player's disposal - each of them has both their weak and strong points, which makes it necessary to experiment with different tactics. The player participates in races taking place on six tracks - Horse Racing 2016 is played from the third-person view and the player takes part in 56 different competitions distributed throughout ten seasons. The game offers several types of races, such as Time Trial, Normal, Straight, Hurdles or Free Rider. What diversifies the difficulty level during the in-game championships is the fact that changing weather conditions have a direct impact on the situation on the track. The creators implemented both single player modes and an extensive multiplayer component. The game's decent, though definitely not spectacular-looking visuals indicate its mobile origins.
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Soccer Stars
June 3, 2014
Arcade, Facebook, Internet, Multiplayer, Football, Free-to-play.
Simple football arcade game, drawing inspiration from the popular cymbergaj and his variation of playing the cap. The game consists of two teams of five players each, and its aim is to place the ball in the opponent's goal.
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Empires Apart
March 29, 2018
Strategy, Indie Games, Internet, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer, The Middle Ages, Free-to-play.
A multiplayer real-time strategy. The players are taken to the Middle Ages and build a thriving society, gather resources, provide the army with technology, and fight other nations.
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Monster Jam Battlegrounds
May 24, 2015
Racing, Monster Truck, Cars, Singleplayer.
A new installment in the series of racing games based on the monster truck event known as Monster Jam. The game enables us to assume control of one of 23 licensed vehicles and offers 45 tracks, from official arenas such as Sam Boyd Stadium, up to cross-country or off-road racetracks. The courses are filled with numerous ramps and leaps, while our job is to either win the race, or perform spectacular stunts. Monster Jam Battlegrounds is a single player-only title with additional online rankings that offer players the ability to compare their scores with the Monster Jam community. The game is characterized by decent three-dimensional graphics.
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Rusty Lake: Roots
October 20, 2016
Adventure, 2D, Puzzle Elements, Point-and-click, Singleplayer, Surrealism.
A point ‘n’ click adventure game developed by Rusty Lake, the creators of the well-received Rusty Lake Hotel. In Rusty Lake: Roots, we assume the role of James Vanderboom who inherited a house and a special seed, which, if sown, will enable him to start his own family. The action is set in the 19th and 20th century, and the player controls three generations of Vanderbooms. Although Rusty Lake: Roots features many references to previous works of the studio, we don’t need knowledge of them to understand the plot. The gameplay is based on exploration of our surroundings and solving logic and environmental puzzles. Moreover, talking with non-player characters is also an important aspect of the game. The on-screen events, the characters, and puzzles alike have a surreal, even dark feel to them. The atmosphere is emphasized by two-dimensional graphics and matching music.
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Noblemen: 1896
August 31, 2017
Strategy, Singleplayer, Steampunk, Shooters, TPP, Free-to-play.
A mobile strategy-action game by Foursaken Media. Noblemen: 1896 is set in an alternative version of the late 19th century, combining steampunk themes with elements based on World War I and the American Civil War. The game does not feature a typical story campaign; you lead one of the factions during a great conflict. In terms of mechanics, there are two aspects of the gameplay. The first aspect is a strategic one, in which you train your armies, move them around the map, manage your resources, and conquer more areas. The mode is additionally varied by collecting and using special cards. When two armies meet, the game switches into battle mode, combining the elements of shooter games and RTS, and you control one of the soldiers, using a wide range of firearms.
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Tiny Troopers: Joint Ops
October 28, 2014
Action, Indie Games, Singleplayer, Shooters, Isometric View.
The next installment of Tina Troopers' series of arcade shooters. Players lead teams of soldiers and fight in different corners of the globe, performing missions that usually boil down to sending all enemies to that world.
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Mary Skelter: Nightmares
July 14, 2017
RPG, Dungeon Crawler, Fantasy, FPP, jRPG, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
Co-developed by Compile Heart and Idea Factory, a classic dungeon crawler with a turn-based combat system. The action of Mary Skelter: Nightmares is set in a fantasy world in which most of the humans are imprisoned in a humongous prison guarded by dangerous creatures. When the main hero and his friend are set free by a mysterious organization, they find out that they received supernatural powers. Together with new allies, they set out on a perilous journey in order to find a way out and to learn how to defeat the guards. In the game, you move around tiled undergrounds, observe the action from the first-person perspective, and fight turn-based battles. Interestingly, the main hero stays out of the battlefield and only supports his allies with superpowers. There are five characters involved in fighting - each can belong to more than one character class and have unique special abilities and attacks.
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Star Wars: Force Arena
March 18, 2019, End of Life
Strategy, MOBA, Multiplayer, RTS, Science Fiction, Star Wars, Free-to-play.
An online strategy game for mobile devices, developed by Netmarble, set in the Star Wars universe. Star Wars: Force Arena doesn't have a coherent plot, instead focusing on PvP battles. You play as two characters known from the main movie saga and the extended universe. Mechanics-wise, it's a typical mobile real-time strategy game with MOBA elements. You can fight one-on-one or two-on-two with a friend, and your task is to destroy the opponent's base, located at the other end of the map. During the battle, you not only fight using your character, but can also summon various supporting units. As the game progresses, you unlock more characters and upgrade their abilities on individual skill trees.
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Real Drift Car Racing
March 18, 2019, End of Life
Racing, Simulation Elements, Cars, Singleplayer.
A car game focused on the title drift, a sport based on driving in controlled slip. Players have at their disposal an extensive set of tracks and a wide range of cars susceptible to modifications - a wide range of tuning options covers both the visual and technical sphere. The production was developed with mobile devices in mind.
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Even the Ocean
March 18, 2019, End of Life
Arcade, 2D, Adventure Elements, Indie Games, Platformers, Science Fiction, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.
A 2D platform game by Analgesic Productions, the authors of Anodyne. Even the Ocean follows the story of a woman called Aliph, who has a low-paid job in one of the power stations in the futuristic city of Whiteforge. One day, thanks to an unexpected twist of fate, Aliph gains strange powers and the Mayor employs her to fight unknown invaders. Despite the seemingly cliché plot, the story touches upon serious topics, although if you are more interested in the gameplay itself, you can choose the story-lite version. Mechanics-wise, Even the Ocean is a classic platform game, in which you explore 2D levels, avoid obstacles, fight enemies and solve puzzles. You can also talk to NPCs. A certain novelty is the energy bar, which affects Aliph's speed and jump range. The protagonist also has a shield, which she can use to deflect projectiles and find a new use for various elements of her surroundings.
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Hellenica
March 18, 2019, End of Life
RPG, Indie Games, Singleplayer, Ancient History, Tactics, Isometric View.
An independent tactical RPG with a turn-based battle system set in alternate version of ancient Greece, in which the history has been changed by the invention of steam engine, starting an industrial revolution. The player acts as a warrior and champion of the goddess Artemis, with the power of changing into a bear. The campaign gives a lot of freedom and we can take on various tasks, which affect the storyline. Hellenica is based on tactical jRPGs (especially the Final Fantasy and Vandal Hearts series) and the visual novel genre. This is visible in its visuals, with manga-like backgrounds and pixelated boards, but also in gameplay. Game focuses on turn-based battles, in which players control a team of heroes, who become stronger and gain new skills with progress in game.
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Destiny: The Collection
March 18, 2019, End of Life
Action, RPG Elements, FPP, FPS, Internet, Co-op, Looter Shooter, Multiplayer, Package, Role-playing Shooter, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
A complete edition of the science-fiction first-person shooter with MMO and RPG features. The title was developed by the creators of the Halo series, Bungie Software. Destiny: The Collection contains the basic version of the game that was released in September 2014 and four large DLC expansions: The Dark Below, House of Wolves, The Taken King and Rise of Iron. The story of the game focuses on the remains of humanity competing against an aggressive alien race which destroyed almost all life in the Solar System. The game can be completed alone, by completing the missions of the story campaign, but Destiny reveals its true potential in its multiplayer mode. It offers several varied game modes, including classic deathmatch (individual and team variants) and Strike and Supremacy missions. The collection contains an interesting bonus that allows the player to immediately advance their character to level 40.
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Silicon Valley: Billionaire
March 18, 2019, End of Life
Strategy, Economic, Internet, Multiplayer, Singleplayer.
A free-to-play mobile economic simulation strategy game developed by Nanoo. In Silicon Valley: Billionaire, we assume the role of a beginner businessman who tries to become the eponymous billionaire in the famous Silicon Valley - the American center of new technologies. We start out as an owner of a small company, and our task is to transform it into a giant that will shake the entire market. To do so, we have to, among other things, develop our headquarters by building new rooms of different purposes, recruit and train employees, and manage both the personnel and the financial side of the entire venture. All of this takes place in a virtual world inhabited by the player community, which allows us to, for example, establish various kinds of cooperation and take over our competitors’ businesses. The game doesn’t take a very serious approach to the subject and is meant to be a humorous production rather than a full-blown economy simulator.
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Vulture Island
March 18, 2019, End of Life
Arcade, 2D, Platformers, Singleplayer.
A mobile 2D platform game developed by Donut Games, the creators of the successful Traps n’ Gemstones. Vulture Island tells a story about an adventure of four children, who as a result of a malfunction of their flying machine are stranded on a mysterious island. What is worse, with all the confusion, one of the children – the designer of the machine – has disappeared, and the rest needs to find him. When it comes to the gameplay, Vulture Island is a typical two-dimensional platform game – we move to the right side of the screen, avoid dangers, and defeat enemies. We gather gold coins along the way, which then can be spent on better weaponry and useful story items, such as a ticket allowing the heroes to move to the next area. The game world is divided into separate locations that can be accessed from the map – there, we can also visit shops, take up various quests, or switch between the heroes. Vulture Island’s visuals are based on retro stylistics, sharing certain similarities with the games from 16-bit consoles.
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Sunless Skies: Sovereign Edition
March 18, 2019, End of Life
RPG, Crowdfunding, Dieselpunk, Adventure Elements, Horror, Indie Games, Space, Roguelike, Science Fiction, Side-scroll, Singleplayer, Steampunk, Space Sim.
A continuation of the popular Sunless Sea developed by Failbetter Games. This time around, the action of the game is set not in the depths of an underground ocean but in the mysterious cosmic space known as “The High Wilderness”, which Queen Victoria wanted to use as a foundation for the New British Empire. The main protagonist of this story is an outcast, who objects the rule of the iron fist imposed by the Queen. During the game, a player observes the action from the top-down perspective. Gameplay revolves around exploring new locations, gathering supplies, fighting encountered enemies, and maintaining more or less friendly relationships with diverse groupings inhabiting the vast space. Similarly to the previous installment, in Sunless Skies a player has to mind his decisions, as even a small mistake might lead to the mission’s end and the death of the main protagonist. Player’s actions affect the direction of the story. Additionally, all the visited locations are procedurally generated – this makes each playthrough different and filled with diverse challenges.
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Hunting Unlimited
March 18, 2019, End of Life
Action, FPP, Hunting, Singleplayer.
First-person hunting game, developed in cooperation with Czech SCS Software studio Sunstorm Interactive. During the game we can hunt several types of animals, such as deer, elk or grizzly bears. Slaughter of each of them requires appropriate tactics and equipment.
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Particle Fleet: Emergence
March 18, 2019, End of Life
Strategy, 2D, Singleplayer, Top-down.
An unusual real-time strategy game developed by independent studio Uncle Cracker. The action in the game is presented from a top-down perspective. What makes Particle Fleet: Emergence different from other titles is the fact that the enemies have a form of a mass created from hundreds of particles flooding the screen. Their actions are controlled by an advanced physics engine which ensures that the particles correctly envelope the encountered objects. It also maintains the behavior of the group when it is attacked by the player. The key to success is to develop the correct strategy and observe the activity of the unusual opponents. Different species of hostiles are vulnerable to different attacks and the player must select the correct weapons against his foes. The battles are fought with spaceships equipped with cannons, rocket launchers and laser cannons. The ships can be customized. The game has a random mission generator and editors that enables the player to create their own missions and unique ships.
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FIFA Mobile
March 18, 2019, End of Life
Sports, Internet, Football Manager, Multiplayer, Football, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.
A mobile version of the most popular football game series, developed by EA Mobile. Compared to the original, the gameplay was adapted to the specifics of mobile devices, which called for some simplification. It's dynamic and arcade-like, although it also features a range of options, which allow you to manage your team and choose the right strategy. The game also features a special game mode called Attack Mode, in which you participate in a few-minutes-long matches and focus on attacking the opponent's goal. Additionally, FIFA mobile includes minigames, referencing the real-life current football events. You can start your own league, compete in online rankings with other teams, and build your team according to the Ultimate Team mode. The game utilizes the free-to-play mode with optional microtransactions, and the official license allowed for implementing 30 leagues, 650 teams and over 17000 players.
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Zenith
March 18, 2019, End of Life
RPG, Humorous, Indie Games, Action RPG, Singleplayer.
An action RPG characterized by intensive, spectacular action and humorous plot. Zenith takes us to a fantasy world with a dose of science-fiction elements. The player assumes the role of Argus – a wizard that decides to retire from his adventurous lifestyle. Sadly, just before his retirement, he unknowingly manages to bring the world on the brink of apocalypse, leaving himself no choice but to attempt to save the world from imminent danger. The story is rather linear, while the plot is pushed forward through dialogues. One of the main parts of the game is exploration and completion of main and side quests. We traverse idyllic plains, as well as medieval settlements, grim dungeons, or even technology-advanced areas. The mainstay of the game is real-time combat. Aside from smaller enemies, we encounter powerful bosses that require using special methods and thoughtful use of various abilities of our hero.
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Fantasy Life
March 18, 2019, End of Life
Simulation, RPG Elements, Singleplayer, Life Sim, Nintendo Exclusive.
Original production, which consists of both the characteristics of the RPG genre, as well as elements borrowed from various life simulators. The player takes on the role of the hero of his choice, and his task is to guide him through the next stages of development.
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Asterix and Friends
March 18, 2019, End of Life
Strategy, Economic, Internet, Comics, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer.
A mobile strategy game based on the comic book series by René Goscinny, developed by Sproing Interactive Media and Bandai Namco. In Asterix and Friends your task is to build a prosperous Gaul village, which would be able to resist the attacks of the Roman legions. In terms of mechanics, it is a real-time strategy game, stylistically similar to the popular Clash of Clans. You have to manage the development of your village, gather resources, conduct research on new technologies, and train your military. Another aspect is combat, in which you attack enemy outposts, and since your control over your army is limited, you have to carefully choose your units and manage their equipment, such as weapons, armor, and potions. The game features a neat story campaign, in which you encounter many familiar characters and plow through Roman camps to eventually reach Egypt.
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Dungeon Rats
March 18, 2019, End of Life
RPG, Dungeon Crawler, Fantasy, Classic RPG, Post-apocalypse, Singleplayer, Tactics, Turn-based, Isometric View.
A tactical cRPG, created by Iron Tower – an independent studio, responsible for the highly-praised Age of Decadence. The player enters a fantasy universe, known from the previous games from the studio, connecting Roman Empire stylistics with post-apocalyptic fantasy. In this installment, we assume the role of a prisoner sentenced to spend the rest of his life as a slave in an enormous mine. His only hope is fighting his way back to the surface. The gameplay in Dungeon Rats focuses around combat, with each encounter being unique and directed manually. The battles are turn-based, and the key to success lies not only in using the hero’s abilities, but also in making use of your companions. Our party can hold up to four adventurers, but the acquired experience points are split up between all members – a more numerous party translates into slower growth of the individual heroes. The game is characteristic for its high difficulty level – even the easiest one may prove to be difficult for many players.
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Medal Masters: Call of Destiny
March 18, 2019, End of Life
RPG, 2D, Internet, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.
A mobile RPG developed by Korean company Nexon. Medal Masters: Call of Destiny is a free-to-play title with microtransactions and it requires internet connection to play. The game is rather easy and the controls are limited to tapping the options appearing on the screen. What makes the game even easier is the Auto-Battle mode thanks to which the fight can be played out automatically and the player must only react when performing special combos. The most important aspect of the gameplay are the statistics and unique abilities of various characters, which there are more than 200. From such an army player is picking smaller groups of warriors who fight in duels and improve their abilities through training. Medal Masters: Call of Destiny has an expanded story campaign. In addition to that, the players can explore dungeons, enabling them to gain better equipment and obtain experience points. It is also possible to play against other players. Medal Masters: Call of Destiny offers 2D graphics that are rich with details and various special effects.
Hero Emblems II
March 18, 2019, End of Life
Puzzle, RPG Elements, Fantasy, Indie Games, Match-3, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
A mobile logic game with RPG features. Hero Emblems 2 takes the player to a fantasy realm known from previous entry in the series. The player controls a four-person party that is looking for adventures, fame and treasures while completing various hard tasks. The gameplay in Hero Emblems 2 focuses on turn-based battles that utilize match-3 mechanics. All actions like attacking, defending and healing are activated by creating chains of similar symbols on an interactive board – there must be at least three similar symbols in a line. The game features RPG elements like an expanding story, dialogues, exploration and character development. Hero Emblems 2 features attractive two-dimensional graphics filled with bright colors, cartoon-like style and character design inspired by Japanese animation.
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Toy Odyssey: The Lost and Found
March 18, 2019, End of Life
Action, Indie Games, Metroidvania, Platformers, Roguelike, Singleplayer.
An action platformer game with roguelike and metroidvania elements, developed by the indie studio Hikergames. In Toy Odyssey: The Lost and Found we step into the shoes of an animated toy hero named Brand, who is actively fighting with the forces of darkness that want to take control over his owner. To defeat evil, our protagonist has to uncover the secrets of the family home and discover some facts about his own past. The action of the game is presented from a side-view camera angle, and the gameplay revolves around several core segments. The most important of said segments is the exploration of procedurally generated locations, which can prove quite challenging due to various dangers and puzzles, which have been integrated into the environment. Over 300 unique enemies will stand in the way of our protagonist, including several powerful bosses, that will require us to devise the appropriate strategy to defeat them. All of the above is further diversified by a crafting system, as well as character development, which allows our hero to gain new, useful abilities on his adventures.
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Hustle Kings VR
March 18, 2019, End of Life
Sports, Billiards, Internet, Multiplayer, PlayStation Move, PlayStation VR, Singleplayer, PlayStation Exclusive, VR.
A special version of Hustle Kings, a pool game developed by XDex Studio Europe. It utilizes the PlayStation VR virtual reality headsets. The title is a realistic pool simulation in which we can play in several varied kinds of this game such as snooker, killer, blackball, or the American eight. Although these variations are all different in terms of rules, the gameplay always involves pushing balls into pockets, and the VR technology takes it to a whole another level, making the experience feel like an actual game of pool. The production offers a multiplayer mode that lets players compete and take part in online world leagues and tournaments. Moreover, the developers prepared a number of interesting things like unusual tables and pool “puzzles” that are solved in the special mode called Puzzle Challenge.
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Titanfall: Frontline
March 18, 2019, End of Life
Strategy, Internet, Card Games, Mechs, Multiplayer, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
Titanfall: Frontline is a mobile card. The game consists of one-on-one battles, which are played in real time. During these, players use the deck to activate skills and call up characters and mosses on the map, then give them orders.
Samurai Warriors: Spirit of Sanada
March 18, 2019, End of Life
Action, Hack'and'slash, Samurai, Singleplayer, TPP.
Another installment in the series of dynamical action games traditionally developed by Omega Force. This time the player assumes the role of Yukimura Sanada, one of the more popular protagonists of the series. We follow his story from birth, through the trainings that prepare him to combat, to the civil war and death during the siege of Osaka. The gameplay is similar to the one present in the previous games in the series and is based on battles with thousands of participants. Among the improvements created by the developers there is a selection of game modes – the adventure starts in the “castle city”, a base from which we can not only select playing mode but also participate in various side activities. The main mode of the game is a historical war campaign during which the player has freedom to select tactics and optional objectives. What’s new are the “Long-term Battles” – fights that take many hours and have a day and night cycle. Samurai Warriors: Sanada Maru has high quality graphics provided by the engine created for the fourth main installment of the series.
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Train Sim World
March 18, 2019, End of Life
Simulation, Machines and Equipment, Trains, Singleplayer.
An advanced railway simulator developed by Dovetail Games, a developer known from the popular Train Simulator series. Train Sim World: CSX Heavy Haul follows in the same vein, yet is treated as a separate project based on new technology. Unfortunately, this means that the title is not compatible with numerous add-ons released for the Train Simulator series. As always, the gameplay involves controlling various railway engines and traversing numerous railways found all around the world. Moreover, the players can create their own tracks thanks to the included editor. The game contains both single and multiplayer modes. Interestingly enough, the game is powered by Unreal Engine 4, an engine used in titles such as Final Fantasy VII Remake, Days Gone, or Gears of War 4. As a result, the new incarnation of the railway series received multiple fixes, as well as improved graphics and physics.
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The Manhole: Masterpiece Edition
March 18, 2019, End of Life
Adventure, For Children, Point-and-click, Remaster/remake, Singleplayer.
Refreshed version of Cyan Worlds debut adventure game. We play the role of a kid who, after opening the manhole in the title, finds a magical stem leading to fantastic worlds. The game is designed for younger audiences, and the gameplay has no specific goal and focuses on exploring and interacting with characters and objects encountered.
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Agent Walker: Secret Journey
March 18, 2019, End of Life
Adventure, Puzzle Elements, World War II, Singleplayer, Hidden Objects.
An adventure/hidden object game taking place during World War II, created as a result of cooperation between Brave Giant studio and the distributor Artifex Mundi. The plot of Agent Walker: Secret Journey focuses around a mythical artifact called The Spear of Destiny, which according to certain beliefs has the power to change the course of the war. During the gameplay we assume the role of the titular agent, who receives a mission to find and destroy the artifact before its power is harnessed by the enemy. While traversing the grim battlefields and encountering various obstacles and dangers, our protagonist discovers that there is an enemy spy among the Allies, who will do everything in his power to stop her from carrying out the mission. When it comes to mechanics, the title isn’t different from the standards of the genre, while the gameplay focuses on visiting new locations, and solve riddles present there. The gameplay is complemented by scenes with hidden items and numerous mini-games and logical puzzles.
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Guardian Codex
March 18, 2019, End of Life
RPG, Fantasy, Internet, Multiplayer, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
A mobile RPG with turn-based combat system, developed by an in-house studio of Square Enix. Guardian Codex takes place in the year 2030. The planet was split by a conflict between the Empire and the Resistance. When the second faction is pushed to defense, it decides to use a different tactic and sends their agents to the titular Codex, a virtual version of old times. The player that assumes the role of one of such agents is tasked with finding the legendary creatures known as Guardians and taking them to real world where they can be used against the Empire. The mechanics of the game are typical for classic Japanese RPGs in which the player is exploring, completing quests, speaking with other characters and fighting the enemies in a turn-based system. The combat is important since defeating the Guardians enables the player to make them join his party and the gameplay is focused mostly on collecting and developing them.
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Dawn of the Devs
March 18, 2019, End of Life
Arcade, 2D, Crowdfunding, Indie Games, Platformers, Singleplayer.
A two-dimensional platformer in which we find ourselves in the world of Wicked World of Gaming, where we have to face the negative aspects of the video game industry. During the game we play as characters modelled on famous developers, including Tim Schafer from Double Fine Productions, Cliff Bleszinski from Boss Key Productions and Hideo Kojima from Kojima Productions.
Kopanito All-Stars Soccer
March 18, 2019, End of Life
Sports, Arcade Elements, Humorous, Internet, Multiplayer, Football, Splitscreen, Singleplayer.
A crazy version of virtual football, in which no holds are barred and where the rule of “foul” does not exist. Kopanito All-Stars Soccer is a game from a Polish studio Merixgames, inspired by, among others, Kick Off, Sensible Soccer, and Nintendo World Cup. The basic rules are similar to classic version of football – the team which scores more goals wins. However, the players can stop enemy actions with brutal tackles or by using “supermoves” such as pulling the ball to a player using a magnet, starting a fan that makes accurate shots impossible, teleportation to a different location on the stadium, or freezing the opponents. Kopanito All-Stars Soccer introduces over a hundred national teams, varying in terms of attributes such as endurance, speed, or shot accuracy. The players can choose between single player and multiplayer modes. An additional highlight is an implemented stadium editor. The wacky character of the game is complemented by cartoonish visuals and exaggerated animations.
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Inversus
March 18, 2019, End of Life
Arcade, 2D, Strategic Elements, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer.
An original combination of strategy and arcade games, delivered by Hypersect - an independent developer. The players assume the role of white and black vehicles that move on the surface of a monochromatic map resembling a chessboard. What is the most important here, the machines can remain only on squares of the opposite color - the missiles they launch change the color of the squares they hit, creating paths the vehicles can take. Apart from that, enemies using the same kind of weapon can be found throughout the levels. Therefore, the player has to constantly remain in control of the situation, preventing the enemy from both hitting the player's machine and cutting off its escape route. The game offers both single player and multiplayer modes - in the latter case, both co-op and competitive modes were included. What is characteristic about Inversus, is that the game's 2D visuals are minimalistic, which makes it easier to control the battlefield.
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Space Rangers: Quest
March 18, 2019, End of Life
Adventure, Adventure Elements, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Text.
A text-based science-fiction adventure game from SNK Productions, loosely related to the previous games from the 2002’s series of Space Rangers. It tells a story of mysterious threat that can eradicate all living creatures in galaxy. We play as a space pilot that tries to find out the source of this danger and stop it. We travel across many parts of galaxy, completing plot quests. Gameplay doesn’t differ from the genre’s formula: all events, dialogues and even combat take form of text, while the player chooses one of the available choices or answers to progress the plot. Unlike typical gamebooks, however, the Space Rangers: Quest offers attractive visuals.
Steam
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Mario Sports Superstars
March 18, 2019, End of Life
Sports, Baseball, Golf, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, 3D Image, Football, Tennis, Nintendo Exclusive.
A sports game created by Camelot Co. Ltd., specifically for Nintendo 3DS. The game offers various sports disciplines, such as football, horse racing, golf, baseball or tennis. Each discipline can be viewed as a separate game, and the contestants are represented by characters such as the titular Mario, Luigi, and other Nintendo characters. Apart from the single-player mode, Mario Sports Superstars also features competition-oriented multiplayer equivalents (playable online or via local network). The game utilizes the unique capabilities of the console's 3D screen, but also makes use of the touch screen.
The Hive
March 18, 2019, End of Life
Strategy, Adventure Elements, RPG Elements, Fantasy, Indie Games, RTS, Singleplayer.
A real-team strategy game with RPG and adventure features. The Hive takes place on a planet called New Eden, where refugees from Earth arrived after a global cataclysm destroyed their home. Instead of humans, though, we will be commanding an insectoid race inhabiting the planet, determined to obtain the heritage of other civilizations and become the dominant species on New Eden. The gameplay employs simplified RTS formula, with base building and economy development, as well as tactical battles of small numbers of troops. Units will gain experience through combat and each can be equipped with items which boost their parameters. Even buildings can be upgraded, using DNA fragments. We will also encounter puzzles that must be solved to unlock locations and minibosses to defeat. The Hive is a strictly single-player experience, with a campaign consisting of 10 missions.
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Lost Ember
March 18, 2019, End of Life
Adventure, Exploration Games, Puzzle Elements, Arcade Elements, Indie Games, Singleplayer, TPP.
An action adventure game, in which you play as a wolf with supernatural abilities and explore the remains of an ancient civilization. Lost Ember takes place within the ruins of a metropolis left by a fictional tribe, modeled after the Inca people. The civilization has gone extinct long ago, and the monuments it had built had become part of the wild forest. The wolf, whose role the player assumes, has the power to control the bodies of other animals. Using this ability, you have to travel across the game’s world and gradually discover the truth behind the collapse of the city of Machu Kila. Most of the time you explore different environments, occasionally running into a challenge that tests your agility or dexterity. Although the wolf is fit to deal with many obstacles, it is often necessary to incarnate other animals to press on. They all have unique abilities: a bird can fly, a fish swims, and a mole digs underground tunnels – all those are needed in specific moments of the game. In terms of graphics, Lost Ember uses vivid colors and slightly cartoonish art style.
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ARK: Genesis
March 18, 2019, End of Life
Action, Crafting, Dinosaurs, RPG Elements, Episodic, FPP, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Sandbox, Science Fiction, Survival.
Fourth large expansion to the sandbox survival game ARK: Survival Evolved. Genesis is introducing new biomes such as the ocean and mountain peaks. In addition, players may encounter previously unknown life forms.
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