Breakaway
cancelled
Action, Internet, Co-op, Mythology, Multiplayer, TPP.
Developed by Amazon Game Studios, Breakaway is an original game set in a mythological world that combines elements of sports and brawler games. Gameplay revolves around matches in which two teams, comprising four players each, try to be the first to gain control of an artifact hidden somewhere on the map. The matches take place on diverse arenas, such as El Dorado, Atlantis, and the Styx River. Players get at their disposal a number of mythological and legendary characters, each one with unique abilities and the so-called ‘buildables’, which allow them to completely change the situation on the arena. The game has been designed solely for the cooperative mode with the ability to stream the gameplay through Twitch.
Sword of Chaos
October 29, 2015
RPG, Internet, Co-op, MMO, MMORPG, PvP.
A mobile action MMORPG developed by Allstar Games. Sword of Chaos is a free-to-play game with optional microtransactions. The player assumes the role of a character he created and he is taken to a fantasy world. The action is shown from an isometric perspective and the task given to the player is to explore large locations, speak to NPCs, fight encountered enemies and develop their character. In the real-time battles the player will face various beasts among which there are the mythical centaurs and werewolfs, centurions and goatmen. From time to time the player will face bosses as well. Defeating them requires adapting a specific tactic. The game has a guild system implemented, enabling the players to form larger groups. Fans of competitive play can fight in PvP battles in which up to forty players can participate. Sword of Chaos has cartoonish graphics, the style of which resembles Japanese anime.
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Magic Rush: Heroes
April 6, 2015
Strategy, RPG Elements, Arcade Elements, Internet, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Tower Defense, Free-to-play.
Magic Rush: Heroes is a free-to-play mobile tower defense strategy game with RPG elements developed by the creators of Age of Kings: Skyward Battle, Clash of Spartan, and Age of Warring Empire. The game has optional microtransactions. In Magic Rush: Heroes we lead a group of heroes who eliminate enemies that try to get past them, much like in tower defense games. It is up to us to target the opponents and choose whether our heroes should attack, use a special ability, or a healing spell. The game has typical RPG elements where we have to power up our characters' skill or equip them with more powerful items. Improve your Kingdom, take care of its technological development, create an army and send it to gather resources. In Magic Rush: Heroes we can face both A.I. controlled opponents and other players. PvP battles are part of the world tournament where players fight for precious rewards during the seasons.
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Production Line
March 7, 2019
Strategy, Economic, Indie Games, Cars, Singleplayer.
An unusual economic strategy game developed by Positech Games. The game was inspired by Henry Ford’s idea, according to which dividing the construction process into smallest and simplest stages increases production speed and reduces production costs. In Production Line the player takes control of a motor factory that is becoming more profitable thanks to the gradual optimization of the production process. Because time is the main currency in the game, the key to success lies in a smartly designing production line, created by placing the machines so that each meter of the factory is fully used and there are no slowdowns. Lowering the costs enables the player to earn more and to invest into further upgrades. The player must also remember about his rivals who have much more investment resources and about potential emergencies, technical difficulties and random events.
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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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Township
October 24, 2013
Strategy, 2D, City Builder, Economic, Indie Games, Singleplayer.
City builder strategy game, created by Playrix Games team for mobile devices. The player's task is to build a prosperous city, take care of the needs of its inhabitants and provide appropriate technological facilities for its proper functioning and development.
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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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Road Rage
November 14, 2017
Racing, Internet, LAN, Motorbike, Multiplayer, Sandbox, Singleplayer, TPP.
A third-person perspective action game developed by independent studio Team6 Game Studios. The developers were mostly inspired by the Road Rash series. The gameplay revolves around brutal bike races. The player is taken to the open world of fictional city of Ashen and takes on the role of a member of a biker gang. He is tasked with fighting for influence against other groups and eventually taking control of the whole territory. The main attraction of Road Rage is its story campaign in which the player must complete 42 main and 56 side missions. In addition to races, which aren’t necessary played fair since using melee weapons is a common sight in this game, the player will also participate in escort missions, battles against other gangs, and package deliveries. The look and gender of the protagonist, similarly to the weapons and motorcycle used by the character, can be freely customized by an advanced editor. The game has decent, three-dimensional graphics.
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FIFA Mobile
October 11, 2016
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
September 20, 2016
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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Birthdays the Beginning
May 9, 2017
Simulation, Economic, Strategic Elements, Sandbox, Singleplayer, God Game.
An original open-world game combining elements typical for titles such as Spore or Minecraft. The game was created by Arc System Works, and the TOYBOX Inc. studio led by Yasuhiro Wada - the father of the Harvest Moon series. Birthdays the Beginning casts the player in the role of a creator of worlds, whose goal is to create a planet, along with a breathing ecosystem rich in life. Once a universe has been generated, the player decides about topography-related aspects through raising mountains and creating valleys where water, the source of life, can gather. What's more, the player has to provide things such as adequate temperatures. At the beginning, the player uses simple, unicellular organisms that get to inhabit the game world. Later on, the player leads them through subsequent stages of evolution - from different plants and dinosaurs, through creatures resembling present-day animals, and ultimately to reach humanoid beings. Birthdays: The Beginning offers colorful, three-dimensional visuals accompanied by a light atmosphere.
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Deus Ex: Mankind Divided - System Rift
September 23, 2016
RPG, Cyberpunk, FPP, Immersive Sim, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Stealth.
The first major story expansion for Deus Ex: Mankind Divided by Eidos Montreal. System Rift does not introduce any novelties into the gameplay mechanics, which still allows a lot of freedom of action and choice of one of several alternative ways to achieve a goal. A stealthy approach and careful observation is still the most profitable option, and awarded with numerous secret collectibles. The plot of the add-on is rich in plot twists. While playing, we are taken to Prague where Adam Jensen takes on a completely new mission. It was given to him by his former partner, Frank Pritchard, whom the protagonist owed a favor. The hero’s task involves infiltration of a local data bank. In its course, Adam Jensen has an opportunity to get to know several new characters better, a hacker named ShadowChild known from the Breach mode being the primary one.
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Destiny: The Collection
September 20, 2016
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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Runner3
May 22, 2018
Arcade, 2.5D, Auto-runner, Indie Games, Platformers, Rhythm, Singleplayer.
Another entry in the BIT.TRIP series – 2D auto runner platformers – developed by Gaijin Entertainment. The plot of Runner3 is a continuation of the adventures of CommenderVideo, the hero from the previous games. The gameplay didn't change much when compared to the previous titles but there are a few new features and improvements which are the result of community feedback. During the game, our character runs automatically to the right and our goal is to lead him through dozens of various levels and avoid numerous traps by either jumping over or sliding under them. As usual for this series, all actions are performed accordingly to music's rhythm. Each action creates a sound and the soundtrack's tempo determines how fast our hero runs and the number of hazards that await him.
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Duck Game
June 4, 2015
Action, 2D, Arcade Elements, Indie Games, Internet, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Singleplayer.
A two-dimensional arcade game developed with multiplayer in mind. Duck Game started on Ouya console, and then was brought to other platforms. The title offers intensive gameplay for up to four players taking control of cartoonish ducks on closed arenas, picking us various weapons like machine guns, shotguns and flamethrowers. Due to small size of the levels, battles can end after a few seconds, and the game rewards players with quick fingers, fast reactions and those who strategically use jumps, dodges and also design of arenas. Our avatar can be personalized with hats, animations and sounds that it makes. Duck Game uses two-dimensional visuals, resembling retro productions.
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Monster Jam: Crush It!
October 25, 2016
Racing, Monster Truck, Cars, Singleplayer.
An arcade monster truck racing game. The gameplay in Monster Jam: Crush It! is based on the rules of its predecessors. We can try our skills in several game modes: racing, where we have to drive on special tracks, survival, and stunt mode. Monster Jam: Crush It! offers the possibility of playing on licensed Monster Jam arenas and a number of fictional off-road tracks. It provides us with nearly a hundred challenges in which we can drive licensed Monster Jam vehicles. Similarly to its predecessor, the game is meant only for solo play, and the only element of player competition are the internet leaderboards. Graphics-wise, Monster Jam: Crush It! progressed in comparison to the previous installment of the series, making use of Unreal Engine 4. One of the title’s strengths is the game's soundtrack, recorded by the experienced Deon Voss.
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Criminal Girls: Invite Only
February 3, 2015
RPG, 2D, Dungeon Crawler, Fantasy, jRPG, Singleplayer, Top-down, Turn-based.
A dungeon crawler developed by Nippon Ichi Software. Criminal Girls: Invite Only is a new and updated version of an original jRPG released on PlayStation Portable in 2010. The player takes care of the souls of seven girls suffering punishments in hell. The protagonists’ sins can be atoned once they climb the highest floor of the hellish spire and defeat various monsters – only then can they earn the right to be reborn in the real world. Gameplay of Criminal Girls: Invite Only focuses on exploration of 2D dungeons and fighting creatures. Combat is turn-based – you do not control the girls directly, but choose the suggested attacks and special powers to be used during clashes. The unruly girls can be motivated by imposing different punishments on them – by doing so, you do not only rehabilitate them, but also improve their statistics and learn about their pasts.
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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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The Shrouded Isle
August 4, 2017
Strategy, 2D, Economic, Simulation Elements, Horror, Indie Games, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
An unusual turn-based horror strategy game developed by Kitfox Games. The action of The Shrouded Isle takes place in a remote town on an island that is cut off from the world. We assume the role of its mayor, and our task is to ensure the local population’s prosperity. The problem is that the town was built upon the resting place of some ancient gods’ that, if unsatisfied, can awaken and devour everything in their way. The primary responsibilities of the player are similar to those from classical economy simulation games. While playing, we have to balance the four essential town development factors. The gameplay is turn-based, though, corresponding to subsequent seasons. In each of them, we have to assign tasks to the townsfolk and to sacrifice one town resident in order to postpone the awakening of the gods. The game features unusual stylized 2D graphics that resort mainly to shades of yellow and green.
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Call of Duty: Siege
cancelled
Strategy, Internet, Card Games, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Tower Defense.
A strategy game with card game elements, created by an in-house studio of Activision. The story takes place in the same universe as Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare, connecting some of the threads left out by the game. The players assume the role of a captain of the Retribution, a star cruiser in service of United Nations Space Alliance. The organization suffered serious territorial loses to rebel forces. Our task is to stop the rebellion, and stop the conflict from escalating further. The gameplay in Call of Duty: Siege mainly consists of storming enemy bases, implemented in form of inverted tower defense mechanics. The summoned units approach the objective using the shortest way possible, and our only method of intervention is using special ability cards, so the choice of the drop point is crucial. During the game, we slowly build a deck of offensive cards, representing heroes, mechs, and flying machines. In order to facilitate the defense of the controlled territory, we employ a defense-focused deck. Aside from the single player campaign, the title has a competition-oriented multiplayer mode, and the ability to create and join guilds, which are known as Alliances in the game's universe.
Gods and Glory
November 16, 2016
Strategy, 2D, RPG Elements, Internet, MMO, RTS, Online, Social Networking.
A mobile online real-time strategy game developed by Wargaming Group, the creators of World of Tanks. The game uses a free-to-play distribution model with microtransactions. In Gods and Glory the player is taken to a fantasy world split by war. The gameplay is based on two pillars: the development of the main protagonist and managing the country that is gaining power. Player must not only unlock new abilities and gather better equipment, but secure his capital city as well. The main attraction of the game are the real-time battles. During them the player can use special powers provided by six deities that guard the universe. He must also expand his nation, improve technology and gradually transform his country into a worldwide empire. It is also possible to forge alliances with neighboring countries controlled by other players. Gods and Glory features cartoonish 2D graphics, music composed exclusively for the game and dubbed dialogues.
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Cyber Danganronpa VR
October 13, 2016
Adventure, Detective, Arcade Elements, PlayStation VR, Singleplayer, Thriller, PlayStation Exclusive, VR.
This is the first installment of a popular investigation-themed game series Danganronpa, recreated specifically for owners of the PlayStation VR sets; the franchise has been developed by Spike Chunsoft - a Japanese team. The player is taken to a mysterious school for the most outstanding students, which is governed by an electric teddybear called Monokuma. At the very beginning, the students find out that they've been imprisoned inside the school building. What is worse however, the only way to get out of here is to murder a schoolmate in a discrete way. In the initial stage of a playthrough, the game resembles a typical school life simulation. When somebody gets murdered however, a difficult investigation begins. The process ends with a trial and the player's goal here is to point to the actual perpetrator flawlessly. Despite the fact that the gameplay formula the series have been popular for was adapted here for the VR technology, Cyber Danganronpa VR remains faithful to the atmosphere of the original game, both in terms of the mechanics and visuals.
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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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Nex Machina: Death Machine
June 20, 2017
Action, Co-op, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Shooters, Isometric View.
A science fiction shooter from Housemarque, the creators of Outland, Alienation, Dead Nation, and Resogun. The action of Nex Machina: Death Machine is set in a future world in which technologically-advanced robots rebel against unsuspecting humans. The player controls one of the few people who are aware of the terror and decides to stop the hostile machines. The creators of Nex Machina: Death Machine combine modern gameplay with the charm of classic shooters from arcade machines. Playing comes down to battling hordes of robots from top-down perspective. As this is a twin-stick shooter, the player has much freedom when it comes to fighting. The environment features destructible elements. Online rankings and tournaments enable the players to compete with each other by collecting points, just like during the arcade machines era. The title features impressive visuals with bright colors and amazing light effects.
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Bears Can't Drift!?
August 9, 2016
Racing, For Children, Arcade Elements, Kart Racing, Indie Games, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Singleplayer.
A racing game for the young audience, developed by Strangely Named Studio. Bears Can’t Drift lets us take part in unusual cart racing, with the titular bears as drivers. We can choose one of eight characters differing in looks and one of twelve varied track: from forests, through fairy-tale-like stages inspired by the Far East, and up to winter locations. Our objective is, of course, reaching the finish line before others, though we can achieve this either in classic, fair-play way or resort to power-ups we find on the track, which can be combined for better effect. Game offers a strictly arcade driving model, split-screen mode for four players and suiting three-dimensional visuals.
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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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Tiny Troopers: Joint Ops
March 18, 2019, End of Life
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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NBA 2KVR Experience
March 18, 2019, End of Life
Sports, FPP, Basketball, NBA, PlayStation VR, Singleplayer, SteamVR, VR.
A collection of arcade basketball minigames developed with VR headsets in mind. In NBA 2KVR Experience, the player assumes the role of a basketball player who trains under the supervision of Paul George, an All-Star player. Observing the virtual world from the eyes of the protagonist, we take part in several competitions. These are: Three-Point Shootout, in which we have to take as many three-point shots as possible before time runs out, Time Attack that has us score the largest number of goals within a minute, Skills Challenge, forcing the player to bounce the ball off targets to eventually make an accurate shot, and lastly, Buzzer Beater which requires us to make as many accurate shots as possible in a given time while having only 10 balls. The task can be made easier with special power-ups, letting us boost our accuracy, speed, and condition. NBA 2KVR Experience requires both a VR headset and dedicated controllers that transfer our hands’ movement into the game world.
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SHENZHEN I/O
March 18, 2019, End of Life
Puzzle, 2D, Educational, Indie Games, Machines and Equipment, Singleplayer.
A complicated logic game in which we design and test electronic circuits. SHENZHEN I/O was developed by the independent studio Zachtronics that specializes in creating complex logic educational titles focusing on engineering, electronics, programming, and chemistry. In SHENZHEN I/O, we assume the role of a beginner engineer who gets hired by an electronics company in the Chinese city of Shenzhen. Given the complicated gameplay mechanics, the production can be described as an electronic circuit-building simulator. Before playing, it is advisable to get acquainted with the extensive documentation that comes with the game and includes information on individual components and how they work. While playing, we design, for example, a LED controller from scratch. With time, tasks become increasingly complicated and require a true engineering sense. Apart from the campaign, the players can also play in a sandbox mode. SHENZHEN I/O offers simple and clear 2D graphics and user-friendly interface.
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Cossacks 3: Days of Brilliance
March 18, 2019, End of Life
Strategy, Historical, Internet, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer, War Strategy, 17th Century, 18th Century.
The first non-standalone expansion for Cossacks 3, a real-time strategy game developed by GSC Game world. The biggest highlight of Days of Brilliance is the new single player campaign, based on Polish history in the 17th century. It allows us to take part in, among other things, the Battle of Klushino and the Battle of Vienna. In combat, we use the characteristic Polish units of the period, including the hussars. Moreover, the game features a set of five individual missions that recreate the key battles in Europe in the 17th and 18th century. Furthermore, Days of Brilliance extends the list of playable factions with two new ones, letting us lead Danish and Dutch armies (available for all owners of the vanilla Cossacks 3). Both have their own unique buildings, units, and musical themes. The DLC also enriches the remaining nations with a few new units.
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Hakuoki: Kyoto Winds
March 18, 2019, End of Life
Adventure, 2D, Fantasy, Samurai, Singleplayer, Dating Simulator, Visual Novel, 19th Century.
Hakuoki: Kyoto Winds is an improved and expanded version of a visual novel game initially released on PSP and PlayStation 3. It was developed by Idea Factory. The game takes place in the 19th century Japan and tells the story of a young girl named Chizuru Yukimura, who travels to Kyoto in search for her father, a respected physician and scientist. Lost in the city, she is being helped by the members of the Shinsengumi - a law enforcement group, whose job is to fight the revolutionists opposing the shogun. When she finds out the truth about her father's research, Chizuru is forced to unravel a complicated political crime scheme. A key to achieving victory in the game lies in befriending the helpful police officers. Our adventure takes place in a way characteristic to the genre. The dialogues in which we take part are presented with 2D, slightly animated visuals. From time to time we will have to make a decision that will influence the game's plot.
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Siegecraft Commander
March 18, 2019, End of Life
Strategy, Fantasy, Internet, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer, Tower Defense, Turn-based.
A warfare-oriented strategy created by Blowfish Studios, notable for the warmly-received Gunscape. Siegecraft Commander takes us to a fantasy universe, fought iver by Knights of Freemoi and tribes of Lizardmen. The game offers a single player campaign, allowing the player to control both factions. In this case, the game is similar to a traditional real-time strategy. For a change, the multiplayer mode allows us to choose between real-time gameplay and a turn-based one. The battles were inspired by tower defense genre, with the players conquering more and more territory until they clash. There is a catch, though – each tower has to have a direct link to the center, and if the chain is broken, every subsequent link is destroyed. In order to win, every player has to build complicated installations, able to sustain heavy losses and remain functional. Siegecraft Commander employs a light-hearted, slightly cartoonish visual style.
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Mercenaries Saga 2: Order of the Silver Eagle
March 18, 2019, End of Life
RPG, Fantasy, jRPG, Singleplayer, Tactics, Turn-based.
Developed by the creators of Adventure Bar Story, a tactical RPG with a turn-based combat system. The action of Mercenaries Saga 2: Order Of The Silver Eagle is set in a classic fantasy realm and the player assumes the role of a warrior named Claude - the captain of the Kingdom’s Order of the Silver Eagle. The story begins with a hunt organized in honor of the world’s ruler, during which an assassin makes an attempt on his life. The monarch is hurt by a poisoned blade and the protagonist needs to find a legendary antidote. Mechanically, this is a classic tactical RPG inspired by series such as Final Fantasy Tactics, Ogre Battle, and Fire Emblem. The key element of the game are the turn-based battles fought on small levels with an isometric view. During combat, you command a party of several warriors. In order to be successful, it is vital to use their special skills cleverly and take advantage of the environment. The characters receive experience during combat, which enables you to develop their skills and statistics. Mercenaries Saga 2: Order Of The Silver Eagle features a retro style with huge pixels and simple character models.
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Big Buck Hunter Arcade
March 18, 2019, End of Life
Action, FPP, FPS, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Hunting, Rail Shooter, Singleplayer, Shooters.
An arcade first-person rail shooter developed by GameMill Entertainment. The players move automatically through a 3D environment, searching for animals and hunting them. Big Buck Hunter Arcade allows us to assume the role of a hunter who visits 30 varied hunting locations with 20 different species of animals, from small rodents, through bats or ducks, and up to large game such as moose or bears. Our actions are monitored on the fly by a special system that awards points and special badges. Two complex adventures: “White-tailed Deer” and “Moose” are the core of Big Buck Hunter Arcade, with six extra game modes that allow either single player or split-screen cooperation. Our achievements are logged by an online ranking system that gathers the best results from all around the world. Big Buck Hunter Arcade is characterized by its simple visuals.
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Silent Service
March 18, 2019, End of Life
Simulation, Strategic Elements, World War II, Submarines, Under Water, Singleplayer.
World War II submarine simulator by Sid Meier. The player's task is to patrol the waters of the Pacific Ocean in search of the Japanese fleet, and not only an extensive arsenal, but also a set of realistic combat tactics and specialized equipment, enabling constant monitoring of the area.
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Eisenwald: Blood of November
March 18, 2019, End of Life
RPG, Strategic Elements, Fantasy, Indie Games, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
A strategy game/cRPG hybrid, created by a group of enthusiasts calling themselves Aterdux Entertainment. Eisenwald: Blood of November is a new edition of Legends of Eisenwald, featuring more open gameplay. The game takes us to a fantasy world that mixes the European medieval era with legends and myths from that period. The country is ravaged as a result of power struggle between warring factions. The player assumes the role of a neutral commander, and receives a free hand on how to proceed with the situation. Gameplay in Eisenwald: Blood of November focuses around exploration of an open world, completing various tasks, and battling enemies. Player can recruit new soldiers, improve their abilities, or fit them up with new equipment. Thanks to a random event system and non-linear quest lines resulting from our choices, every playthrough is different. Eisenwald: Blood of November sports detailed 3D visuals, with a toned-down color palette.
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Winning Putt: Golf Online
March 18, 2019, End of Life
Sports, Golf, Internet, MMO, Free-to-play.
A free-to-play MMO game by the South-Korean company Webzen, specialized in MMORPG productions. You create your own golf player, equip them with clothes, accessories and gear of your preference, and play on one of the nine golf courses, each of them featuring different conditions. You play against other players and gain experience, developing your character and achieving better results on the world ranking list. Winning Putt: Golf Online is not a realistic simulation game, which is obvious, seeing things like the golf course located on an alien planet Starglen, as well as many various bonuses and power-ups, which can give an upper hand when used at the right time. The game features attractive visuals utilizing the CryEngine.
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Tenebrae: Twilight of the Gods
March 18, 2019, End of Life
Action, 2.5D, RPG Elements, Fantasy, Indie Games, Metroidvania, Platformers, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.
An action metroidvania game featuring both platform and RPG elements. Tenebrae: Twilight of the Gods has been developed by the independent studio called Troglobytes Games and published by Square-Enix as part of the Square Enix Collective program. In the game, the player gets to explore a dark fantasy world and assume the role of one of the daredevils standing up to the forces of evil. One begins their adventure in Tenebrae: Twilight of the Gods from creating their character – the player can play as a combat-focused Barbarian or a magic-oriented Rogue, who prefers ranged attacks. On their adventure, the player can develop the chosen character, as well as equip then with more powerful pieces of gear. The story campaign has been divided into five acts, between which the player can replenish their provisions and change equipment. The levels are procedurally generated, and most of them are worth revisiting when the character becomes more powerful. Most of the time, the player has to spend on fighting numerous monsters and enormous bosses – defeating the latter unlocks special armors and rare items.
Windjammers
March 18, 2019, End of Life
Sports, Arcade Elements, Internet, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Singleplayer.
A remade version of a 1994 arcade game released for Neo Geo consoles. Windjammers introduces a unique sport, similar to air hockey, in which the players perform offensive and defensive maneuvers in order to score a point or prevent the enemy team from scoring one. The game offers a number of fields, from sunny beaches and up to full-blown stadiums. Moreover, the player can assume the role of one of six characters who differ in terms of appearance, statistics, and pitching method. The game offers both split-screen and online multiplayer gameplay. When it comes to visuals, the game does not differ much from its 1994 version, yet the game received a number of upgrades, such as support for HD resolution or panoramic video modes.
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Hackers
March 18, 2019, End of Life
Strategy, Internet, Multiplayer, Online, Free-to-play.
An online strategy game from the Bohemian studio Trickster Art, in which we take part in a global cyberwar of hackers. We choose a country to side with, and then hack the networks of its opponents, while also developing our web infrastructure and prevent other hackers from attacking it. Gameplay consist of several missions, in which we break into computer systems, which requires using various tools, programs, viruses etc. It gets more complicated as we progress through the game, meaning we have a lot of freedom in fulfilling ours tasks. The game lets us either go with cheeky break-ins or act discreetly and undetected. Unlike similar games, Hackers offers good-looking visuals, with the whole infrastructure consisting of many three-dimensional models, which represent certain modules of the system.
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Unknown Fate
March 18, 2019, End of Life
Adventure, Experimental/artistic, Exploration Games, Puzzle Elements, FPP, Indie Games, Meta Quest / Oculus, Singleplayer, SteamVR, VR.
An unusual, surrealistic adventure game developed by MarsLitGames and published by 1C Company. The main protagonist of Unknown Fate is a man named Richard. He is being taken to a parallel dimension. There he experiences unusual events and meets original characters, animals and weird creatures from a different world. He also finds artifacts of unknown origin. There are many questions asked during the game, many of which remain unanswered. The action in Unknown Fate is shown from a first-person perspective. The gameplay focuses on exploration, discovering new mysteries of the oneiric environment and solving puzzles based on object manipulation. The surrealistic, three-dimensional graphics fit the atmosphere of the game. Unknown Fate supports virtual reality sets, but they aren’t required to play the game.
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ICEY
March 18, 2019, End of Life
Action, 2D, Experimental/artistic, Science Fiction, Side-scroll, Singleplayer, Slasher.
An original 2D fighting game developed by Shanghai-based FantaBlade Network Technology, a Chinese team taking its first steps in the game development world. The plot of ICEY follows the titular heroine, led by the mysterious narrator, during her travels through a fictional, enemy-ridden world. When it comes to mechanics, the game is a classic fighting game, with a complex combo system and RPG elements. We learn to use the heroine’s abilities, including powerful attacks, jumps or dodges, which help her in clashes against single enemies, as well as more demanding bosses. However, the game is varied by the addition of the aforementioned narrator, who tells us which way to go, and points us to next enemies. Interestingly enough, we can ignore these tips, which on the one hand, irritates the narrator, but on the other allows us to discover various secrets hidden around the levels.
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Galactic Junk League
March 18, 2019, End of Life
Action, Crafting, Strategic Elements, Indie Games, Internet, Multiplayer, Science Fiction, Space Ships, Space Sim, Free-to-play.
A multiplayer action game developed by Pixel Federation. The players take part in space battles using ships built from a hodgepodge of parts found on space junkyards. The parameters and battle role of the individual ships is determined by the type of the ship (from a maneuverable frigate to a heavy battleship) and the chosen armament. Our ships can carry various weaponry, including rockets, lasers, or Gauss cannons. Additionally, we can also make use of useful modules, enabling us to immobilize an enemy or activate a defensive shield. The game revolves around team on team clashes – each match sees intense combat that involves locating our enemies and fighting on long distances – at the same time, the arenas contain numerous objects and space debris forcing us to maneuver or maintain a good heading. Aside from that, we are also given access to a special practice mode. Galactic Junk League is characterized by decent 3D graphics, while the game itself is distributed in a free-to-play model with microtransactions.
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AI War II
March 18, 2019, End of Life
Strategy, 4X, Indie Games, Space, RTS, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
Developed by Arcen Games, AI War II is a science-fiction RTS game and a fully-fledged continuation of the studio’s 2009 debut project. AI War II picks up the story 355 years after the events from the previous installment. In the game, a player yet again takes command of the human army that during the past centuries has been preparing for war against the Artificial Intelligence faction. An enemy, who is much more powerful than expected, decides first to deal with other factions, which gives human operatives time to look for weaknesses in the AI’s tactics and defenses. In terms of its gameplay, AI War II builds on the foundation provided by the first installment of the series, and at the same time, it introduces a large number of novelties and improvements. Since the enemy forces are nearly inexhaustible, player’s task is not to annihilate the enemy but to systematically advance to consecutive strategic objectives. Unlike its predecessor, AI War II delivers a fully 3D experience and allows the players to lead to battle not only humans but also the powerful Spire faction, as well as the, missing until recently, Zenith civilization.
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Rise & Shine
March 18, 2019, End of Life
Action, 2D, Puzzle Elements, Arcade Elements, Platformers, Singleplayer, Shooters.
A combination of a classic platformer with a dynamic shooter. The game was created by Super Mega Team - an independent developer. The player is taken to Gamearth, a planet which fell victim to space invaders who call themselves Nexgen. Rise is the only hope the inhabitants of Gamearth have - he is an 11-year-old boy equipped with a holy artifact - a pistol known as Shine. The gameplay formula in Rise & Shine was based on jumping across platforms, avoiding traps, solving simple puzzles and fighting enemies. The protagonist's weapon undergoes modifications that change the way the pistol works. As a result, the player can use ammunition enriched with electric charge or remotely controlled bullets. The experience comes with a high difficulty level and the player encounters both "cannon fodder" in large numbers and powerful bosses here. All of this is complemented by high-quality 2D visuals characteristic of their cartoonish art style.
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Surf World Series
March 18, 2019, End of Life
Sports, Internet, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Water Sports, Surfing.
A three-dimensional sports game dedicated to surfing. The game, developed by Climax, the authors of Sudeki, Bloodforge, and Rocket Knight, offers the ability to attempt to conquer one of the five most popular surfing locations in the world, such as Bells Beach in Australia or Waimea Bay in Hawaii. We are left with six surfers whose abilities and appearance can be customized thanks to a complex character creation system. The gameplay of Surf World Series tries to balance simulation and arcade-oriented gameplay. The competitions are quite spectacular, with the riding itself requiring a lot of effort. Nevertheless, more experienced players can utilize one of the impressive surfing tricks to improve their scores. The players can compare their results through official online rankings, take part in one of forty five single player challenges, or engage in multiplayer matches for up to fifteen players. The game is characterized by its appealing three-dimensional visuals and a catchy soundtrack.
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SkyKeepers
March 18, 2019, End of Life
Action, 2D, Indie Games, Platformers, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.
A side-scroller platformer created by an indie developer, Sword Twin Studios. SkyKeepers is set in a fantasy world inspired by culture and mythology of Oceania. We play as a Skykeeper Village leader who was turned into a stone. When we free ourselves from the curse we discover that the village was taken over by evil ghosts. The only thing left for us to do is to take an axe and fight back. The action is presented from a side view. During the game we travel through tropical terrains and face various monsters and demons. Combat is this game's main element and because of that the developers implemented a complex fighting system which allows the players to chain attacks into effective combos. We can also use unique abilities, including teleportation to an enemy that was launched into air. We also get resources that allow us to rebuild our destroyed village, which in return gives us access to new abilities. SkyKeepers features cartoonish visual style.
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Lost Journey
March 18, 2019, End of Life
Arcade, 2D, Puzzle Elements, Adventure Elements, Platformers, Singleplayer.
Lost Journey is a mobile platform game. We play as Jennifer, a young girl who tries to find true happiness and the road to heaven by finding and collecting pieces of happy memories. She is accompanied by an angel who took the form of a beautiful butterfly. The game is presented from a side-scrolling perspective. In it, we explore oneiric locations filled with traps and obstacles. Jennifer will have to not only face many dangers, but also solve various puzzles. They are based on gravity, time, and space manipulation. For example, one of them will require us to mirror the entire scene to unlock a passage, while others will only make us move one of the elements of the environment. Lost Journey has unique, 2D visuals that look as if it they were created using watercolor. The game also features a soothing ambient soundtrack.
Snipperclips: Cut It out, Together
March 18, 2019, End of Life
Puzzle, Co-op, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Party Game, Nintendo Exclusive.
Snipperclips: Cut It Out, Together is an original puzzle game developed by SFB Games and published by Nintendo for their Nintendo Switch console. Various riddles that require not only creative thinking, but also good reflexes and strict player cooperation are the core elements of gameplay. In Snipperclips: Cut It Out, Together we play as paper characters whose shape we can change so that they complement the shapes of characters created by other players, leading to the puzzle being solved. The riddles are divided into two groups: for beginners and for advanced players. Along with the co-op mode for up to four players, the game offers game modes focused on competition. Snipperclips: Cut It Out, Together features colorful 2D visuals.
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Hot Wheels: Race Off
March 18, 2019, End of Life
Racing, Arcade Elements, Internet, Multiplayer, Cars, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.
A hybrid of an action game and a racing game, developed by Hutch Games. The action is shown from a side perspective and the player can take control of more than twenty vehicles (including muscle cars, off-road vehicles, futuristic racing cars and light buggies). The objective of the game is to complete the track in the most spectacular way possible. There are more than forty varied levels filled with obstacles and ramps, which the player can use to jump in the air and perform various stunts. Access to new vehicles and upgrades is unlocked as the player progresses through the game. In addition to single player modes, Hot Wheels: Race Off offers various competitive multiplayer modes. The title offers colorful, cartoonish graphics. An advanced vehicle damage system is worth mentioning as well. The game is distributed by using a free-to-play model with microtransactions.
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