Necrobarista
July 17, 2020
Adventure, FPP, Indie Games, Singleplayer, Visual Novel.
Necrobarista is a visual novel game that takes place in a unique coffee shop where both living and dead come to drink. The place is located near the center of the city of Melbourne. In Necrobarista we will meet many interesting characters coming from all kinds of social groups: baristas, hipsters, even sinister gangsters and necromancers. The players have to uncover the secrets of this world by themselves. We will learn the game's story by reading the descriptions of the environment and by talking to other characters. Some of the texts will have a hyperlink in them. If we click them, they will open new options for the players. The game uses Unity 3D engine. Necrobarista has 3D visuals stylized to look like Japanese anime. It was achieved by using cel-shading technology and by giving the characters facial expressions characteristic to anime.
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Sublevel Zero Redux
October 8, 2015
Action, FPP, Remaster/remake, Roguelike, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
A conversion and a console port of Sublevel Zero, introducing additional content and offering more spectacular visuals. Similarly to its predecessor, Sublevel Zero Redux was developed by Sigtrap Games. The game sees us enter a low-gravity underground site built by an advanced alien civilization. The rooms and corridors are filled with valuable technology – aside from survival, our goal is to salvage as much of it as we can. The game is seen from a first person perspective, with complete freedom to explore the three dimensional locations in a manner similar to what we could experience in the Descent or Forsaken series. Interestingly enough, the game contains a number of features seen in rougelike games: randomly generated levels and permanent death which forces us to begin a new playthrough every time our vessel is destroyed. We are also left with a crafting system that enables us to gather items and resources and then use them to build new weapons, parts, and other useful items.
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Stikbold! A Dodgeball Adventure
April 1, 2016
Arcade, Humorous, Internet, Co-op, 60s and 70s, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Singleplayer, Isometric View.
An arcade sports game developed by Curve Digital in which we assume control of a professional dodgeball duo. We are taken to the 1970s and introduced to Bjorn and Jerome, a dodgeball duo supported by a demanding coach. When it turns out that their rivals have been abducted in the eve of the final match, the heroes, unwilling to accept a walkover, embark on a journey to free their opponents from the hands of the devil himself. When it comes to mechanics, the game offers a streamlined, fun-oriented gameplay instead of an authentic dodgeball experience. Our goal is to defeat the opponents by hitting them with a ball or a different item at least twice. To avoid being hit, we can employ dodges, jumps, or intercept incoming objects. The game is characterized by colorful, cartoonish visuals and a soundtrack influenced by the music of 1970s.
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Galactic Civilizations III: Crusade
May 4, 2017
Strategy, 4X, Grand Strategy, Internet, Space, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
Galactic Civilizations III: Crusade is an expansion to Galactic Civilizations, a turn-based 4X strategy game developed by Stardock. The expansion offers a new campaign, the titular Crusade. We learn that the human empire is no longer interested in diplomatic actions towards the alien races and decides to use force to mark their presence in the galaxy. Crusade introduces three new playable factions: the Terran Resistance, the Onyx Hive that dwells in the asteroids, and highly advanced cybernetic amoebas, the Slyne. The players can also create their own civilizations, including its leader, ideology, and abilities. We can also design our ships and write our history and dialogue options. Galactic Civilizations III: Crusade also introduces the citizens system (player can give their citizens specific roles) and the espionage mechanics. Additionally, the expansion offers an elaborate planetary invasion system, where we have to train our troops and personally deploy them on specific areas of given planets.
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Die for Valhalla!
May 29, 2018
Action, 2D, Beat 'em Up, RPG Elements, Co-op, Norse Mythology, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Polish, Side-scroll, Singleplayer, The Vikings.
A dynamic beat‘em production developed by an independent Polish studio – Monster Couch. In this game, the player assumes the role of a Valkyrie – ghostly witch with incredible powers sent by Odin to Midgard (the realm of men) to fight off a monster invasion. As the main protagonist becomes mortal upon arriving on Earth and can be struck down by enemies’ blows, the only way to complete the quest of saving the Earth is to possess the bodies of Vikings and use their combat skills in battles to come. In Die for Valhalla!, the players, who see the action from a side perspective, can experience Vikings battling hordes of adversaries and large bosses. The Valkyrie uses ethereal weapons to attack enemies, while the possessed Vikings represent various classes like the Berserker, who masterfully wields two axes, or the Hunter who is able to quickly change his position and attack from a distance with a bow. Interestingly, en experienced Valkyrie can take the control over not only the Vikings, but also hostile warriors, monsters, and objects. What is more, Valkyries can summon fallen heroes from Valhalla. Apart from the single player mode, the game offers a cooperative multiplayer mode allowing up to 4 players to join their forces against the monster invasion. The Unity engine, on which the game is based, features appealing visuals resembling those of the well-established Don’t Starve.
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CrossCode
September 20, 2018
RPG, 2D, Puzzle Elements, Indie Games, Action RPG, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Top-down.
A science-fiction arcade RPG developed by Radical Fish Games. We are taken to a distant future, to a world where humanity spends its free time by playing a futuristic MMO called CrossWorlds. Our hero – Lea – returns to the game after a long break, as the game’s administration suggests that her loss of memory may be averted by logging back to the game. Nevertheless, it quickly turns out that some of the CrossWorlds users remember her, and will attempt to make her life miserable to the best of their abilities. CrossCode mainly focuses on arcade combat and solving puzzles. Lea is a Spheremancer, a class whose main ability is to create energy spheres that can be fired in short succession. The heroine can also create a shield that absorbs the incoming attacks, or perform quick dodges. As always, we can improve our abilities by acquiring new skills found on a special tree, as well as equip more powerful gear. The game is especially characteristic for its eye-friendly pixel-art graphics. Interestingly enough, the game is seen from a two-dimensional perspective, with unaccented third dimension that comes into play when a hero climbs to an elevated location.
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Forza Horizon 3: Hot Wheels
May 9, 2017
Racing, Internet, Multiplayer, Cars, Sandbox, Singleplayer, Xbox Exclusive.
Forza Horizon 3: Hot Wheels is the second big DLC for Forza Horizon 3 developed by Playground Games. This time, the players can take part in races where they will drive Hot Wheels cars on crazy, twisted tracks. These are filled not only with launching pads, but also with speed boosters and spirals. The DLC comes with a new mini-campaign (including special challenges) and a dedicated location made of six islands connected by a network of roads. In Forza Horizon 3: Hot Wheels, players can drive the following vehicles: 1969 Hot Wheels Twin Mill, 2011 Hot Wheels Bone Shaker, 2012 Hot Wheels Rip Rod, 2005 Hot Wheels Ford Mustang, 2016 Jeep Trailcat, 2016 Zenvo ST1, 2007 Toyota Hilux Arctic Trucks AT38, 2010 Pagani Zonda R, and 1972 Chrysler VH Valiant Charger R/T E49. The expansion features high-quality visuals but in terms style, they are much than what we could see in the base game. Everything, including the orange road panels, is colorful here.
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Dead or Alive
March 31, 1998
Fighting, Beat 'em Up, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Singleplayer.
The first installment of the popular series of three-dimensional brawls created by Team Ninja studio. A special feature of the title is the simplified control in relation to other representatives of the species, which focuses primarily on the speed and use of counter-attacks. The game is also famous for its unusual ability to turn on the mode, in which the busts of playable warriors unnaturally jump during the fight.
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Lethal League
August 27, 2014
Arcade, 2D, Beat 'em Up, Indie Games, Internet, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Singleplayer, Party Game.
Unique dexterity game, in which we take control over the players reflecting the antigravitational ball. It gains speed after each impact, and the task ahead is to eliminate the opponent by hitting him or her in the face. The title allows you to play in the company of up to three other players, as well as struggling with enemies controlled by artificial intelligence. The whole thing can be pleasing to the eye due to its pleasant graphic design and catchy soundtrack.
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Alien Swarm: Reactive Drop
April 20, 2017
Action, Internet, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Shooters, Free-to-play.
Alien Swarm: Reactive Drop is an improved version of Alien Swarm, a 2010 shooter developed by Reactive Drop Team. The game is free-to-play and, in comparison with the original one, it has new kinds of enemies (like the Antilon Guards from Half-Life 2), new weapons, such as combat rifle, Devastator, or Desert Eagle, and better bots that will fight with you side by side on all of the official maps. Nonetheless, Alien Swarm: Reactive Drop focuses on co-op matches, this time for up to eight players. Once again, we play as soldiers who were sent to fight the titular aliens. The action is presented from a top-down perspective. The game has nice visuals and offers some PvP modes where we can fight against other players.
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Desync
February 28, 2017
Action, FPP, FPS, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
An FPP shooter in which the players explore various neon-filled locations and fight hordes of enemies using a vast arsenal of weapons. The protagonist can use pistols, machine guns, shotguns and explosives, with alternative modes for each of them. Additionally, collecting Fragments during the game allow us to get useful upgrades and more weapons for our character. Aside from using guns, victory in Desync requires using environment (including traps) and chaining attacks into effective combinations. The Foregone Syndicate’s work has been developed solely for single player, although online rankings serve as a sort of substitute for multiplayer, letting the players show off their scores. Visuals are one of characteristic features of Desync, with style resembling the one from the classic movie TRON.
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Miitopia
December 8, 2016
RPG, Fantasy, Humorous, jRPG, Remaster/remake, Singleplayer, Turn-based, Nintendo Exclusive.
A jRPG developed by Nintendo, which offers us the ability to take control of Mii, Nintendo’s player avatars. Our job is to gather up a team of heroes (built from players found on our friend lists) and lead them on a quest to defeat the Dark Lord, who has stolen the unique faces of Miitopia citizens. When it comes to gameplay, we are given an RPG built from standard elements, including exploration, turn-based combat, or an experience system that enables us to develop and enhance our heroes. Our party members are connected through friendships that offer new combo attacks once the friendship meter reaches a certain level. The graphics are not spectacular, considering that the game was released for handhelds, yet visually pleasing and maintain a smooth framerate.
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Bloons TD 5
November 15, 2012
Strategy, Indie Games, Internet, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Top-down, Tower Defense.
Tower defense production, in which the player's task is to defend the monkey's land against the temptations of the title Bloons. In the course of the game, we set up various units along the paths taken by the opponents - as the game progresses, we obtain the necessary funds to expand the army in our hands and to introduce various improvements.
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Oh...Sir! The Hollywood Roast
May 31, 2017
Party, 2D, Hotseat, Humorous, Indie Games, Internet, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Polish, Singleplayer, Verbal.
A funny social game developed by the independent Polish studio Vile Monarch. The title is a spin-off of the well received logic game Oh…Sir!! The Insult Simulator. The title expands on the ideas of its predecessor and the player participates in unusual... insult duels. The player must select invectives he uses against his opponents from a long list and combine them into spectacular combinations. After filling a special bar the player unlocks a critical insult that can eliminate the opponent. Oh…Sir! The Hollywood Roast features a user-friendly character creator in which the player can create his own characters and later equip them with new clothes and accessories. The title also offers a large list of pre-defined characters among which one can for example find caricatures of popular movie characters. The game can be played against artificial intelligence or with other players.
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Xenos vs Marines
cancelled
Action, FPP, FPS, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Science Fiction, Online, Shooters.
Developed by Darkflow Software in cooperation with Gaijin Entertainment, Xenos vs. Marines is an online FPS game that takes players on a journey to a distant future, in which the human civilization has reached the level of development allowing for the colonization of remote planets. The main protagonists of the game are the titular Space Marines, tasked with preparing planets for the arrival of new settlers. During the game, one participates in consecutive battles against the Aliens, having a wide variety of futuristic technologies at their disposal, which include weaponry, armors, and other useful pieces of gear. The gameplay has been based on mechanics known from another game created by the aforementioned studio – Enlisted. Since the Aliens are not the only threat and the players have to face many dangers resulting from numerous anomalies encountered on the surfaces of uncharted planets, the key to success lies in the strict cooperation between the players and the good coordination of actions performed by the members of one’s team.
Battlefield 1: Apocalypse
March 6, 2018
Action, FPP, FPS, World War I, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Early 20th Century, Singleplayer, Shooters.
The last expansion for Battlefield 1 developed by DICE studio. Add-on lets us participate in the fiercest battle of World War I. Battlefield 1: Apocalypse also adds five new maps, more vehicles, weapons and gadgets, as well as an additional game mode – Air Assault.
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AereA
June 2, 2017
Action, Fantasy, Internet, Co-op, LAN, Multiplayer, Action RPG, Singleplayer, Isometric View.
AereA is an action RPG created by Triangle. The game focuses on real-time battles and the development of the hero and his equipment. The player has four heroes to choose from, and by defeating enemies he strives to bring back order to the land of Aezir. The universe is inspired by music – both the heroes and enemies resemble musical instruments, such as a harp or an accordion. Collecting notes gives experience points that can be spent on upgrading the character or equipment. The game strongly emphasizes co-op for up to four players. Multiplayer allows players to join and leave at any moment. The title features hand-drawn visuals.
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Out of the Park Baseball 18
March 24, 2017
Sports, Baseball, Internet, Manager, Multiplayer, Singleplayer.
A classic sports manager created by Out of the Park Developments studio. We play as a person that manages both baseball team and its infrastructure as well as all financial aspects, among which we have to take care of the team's budget, sign new sponsor contracts or pay people that work with us. During the game we can transfer players, set training programs, create our team's line-up and create tactics for given matches. When compared to the previous games in this series that started in 1998, Out of the Park Baseball 18 has many changes and improvements such as better AI of the virtual players, injury system and team morale. Besides having the opportunity to play in matches from the 2017/18 season the game also features historical USA leagues of Afro-Americans that existed throughout the first sixty years of the XX century. Besides various modes for a single player the game also has a multiplayer mode. Additionally, the game's graphics are improved when compared to the previous titles.
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Soda Dungeon
October 7, 2015
RPG, 2D, Clicker, Indie Games, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.
Free RPG game, in which we manage the tavern, where we recruit and equip daredevils helping us to make a fortune in the fight against monsters. The production was originally released on mobile devices, but later it also appeared on PCs.
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Last Empire - War Z: Strategy
July 17, 2015
Strategy, 2D, Internet, Multiplayer, Post-apocalypse, Singleplayer, Isometric View, Free-to-play, Zombie.
A mobile strategy game in which the player's task is to bring to life a postapocalyptic empire. It is difficult as the mission is disturbed by the hordes of bloodthirsty zombies wandering around the world. Production is distributed in free-to-play model.
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Real Football 2017
January 1, 2017
Sports, Internet, Multiplayer, Football, Singleplayer.
Real Football 2017 is another installment of the sports game series developed by the French studio Gameloft. Gameplay mechanics are very much similar to those we will find in FIFA and Pro Evolution Soccer series. We lead a football team and play more and more matches. We will be responsible for football transfers, developing the skills of our players, and healing their injuries. Matches are accompanied by a commentary similar to that from TV sports broadcasts. The game offers both single player and multiplayer modes. Real Football 2017 has quite good 3D visuals. We can change the camera angle during the matches and while watching replays.
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Tom Clancy's ShadowBreak
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Action, Strategic Elements, FPP, Internet, Multiplayer, Shooters, Terrorism.
A combination of shooter and tactical strategy developed by Ubisoft for mobile devices. The story of Tom Clancy’s ShadowBreak is set in the near future, soon after a series of terrorist attacks. In response to that recent activity of the extremists, who also managed to take control of a large territory, an international organization is established with the aim of counteracting this threat. In Tom Clancy’s ShadowBreak the player assumes the role of a leader of such unit and takes part in PvP duels of two snipers, both aided by their teammates. Gameplay in Tom Clancy’s ShadowBreak comes down to eliminating targets over a large distance in first-person view. Since you cannot change your position while playing, you must rely on your squad to follow your orders. You can point targets for them as well as move them around locations, all the while protecting them from enemy fire. As you progress, you unlock better and better gear for you squad. You can also recruit new soldiers.
Senran Kagura: Peach Beach Splash
September 26, 2017
Action, Humorous, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Shooters, TPP, TPS.
A spin-off of the Senran Kagura series and a third-person shooter that sees us take part in water battles. In Peach Beach Splash, the female ninja adepts take part in a water gun tournament – the victorious team will have its single wish granted. The players are given a wide arsenal consisting of ten types of weapons, each equipped with two firing modes that can be switched at will. When it comes to the roster, we are offered thirty characters, each equipped with three unique abilities and capable of both offensive and defensive actions. Aside from a single player campaign (the story is delivered through animated cut-scenes and visual novel segments), the game offers a number of multiplayer modes, including 5v5 battles or co-op survival modes. The game sports colorful, manga-stylized graphics.
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Megaquarium
September 13, 2018
Strategy, Marine Aquarium, Economic, Indie Games, Singleplayer, Isometric View, Zoo, Animals.
An economic strategy game in which the player manages a virtual aquarium. As usually in games of this genre, the player starts with a small business, limited premises and modest funds on the virtual account. Gradually earned money is invested into expansion of the aquarium, new species and taking care of the animals bought previously. All of that increases player’s popularity and income. Megaquarium features a large variety of fish types, each with unique needs that must be taken care of for the business to remain profitable. The player must also hire workers, maintain their happiness and develop their skills. Unhappy employee will leave the company and the player will lose resources invested in their training. Employees, visitors and fish are partially unpredictable, forcing the player to frequently look for ways to control the situation when having only limited impact on the events.
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The Occupation
March 5, 2019
Adventure, Arcade Elements, FPP, Indie Games, 80s, Politics, Singleplayer, Stealth, Thriller.
A first-person adventure game created by White Paper Games - an independent British studio. The story involves politics to a large extent, and is set in England of the 1980s. The player takes on the role of a journalist who is investigating the circumstances of passing a controversial bill that reduces the citizens' freedoms. For the most part, the player explores the in-game locations and solves puzzles. The game utilizes the Unreal Engine 4, which allowed for the visuals to be suggestive and atmospheric.
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Great Ace Attorney 2
August 3, 2017
Adventure, Detective, Legal Thriller, Singleplayer, Nintendo Exclusive.
Great Ace Attorney 2 is an adventure game dedicated to Nintendo 3DS portable console. The plot sees us assume control of Ryunosuke Naruhodo, a XIX-century Japanese lawyer who is an ancestor of Phoenix Wright (Ryuichi Naruhodo in the Japanese version). During the game, our goal is to defend our clients and help them by getting them acquitted, which will require private investigations, as well as taking part in hearings.
Dear Esther: Landmark Edition
September 20, 2016
Adventure, Experimental/artistic, Exploration Games, FPP, Indie Games, Singleplayer.
A remake of Dear Esther, a popular narrative exploration game from 2012 that started a whole new genre – the so-called walking simulators. It was developed by the independent studio The Chinese Room. Contrary to the base version of the game that was powered by the Source engine and released only on personal computers, this edition is powered by the Unity technology. This enabled the developers to release their game on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One as well. The new version introduces completely new sounds, including the developers’ commentary that can be played during the game. In Dear Esther: Landmark Edition the player calmly travels through locations (the action is presented in a first-person perspective) and gradually discovers new pieces of the story. The plot is presented in the form of letters to the titular Esther, which are read by a mysterious male voice. Since the game lacks any interactions with the environment, it caused many discussions about whether it is still a video game or simply an interactive experience.
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Yoku's Island Express
May 29, 2018
Arcade, Fables, Adventure Elements, Metroidvania, Pinball, Platformers, Singleplayer.
An original mixture of a platformer and a metroidvania game, developed by Villa Gorilla - a small Swedish studio. The game is set on Mokunama - an island where the player meets the protagonist - a sympathetic beetle. Working as a postman, he stumbles upon traces of a serious affair, the victim of which is an ancient divine being that had been taking care of the land. The insect's goal is to find a way to wake up the sleeping guardian in order to bring peace and order back to the island. What distinguishes Yoku's Island Express from other games of this kind, is that the developer borrowed elements of pinball. The beetle rolls a ball in front of himself - thanks to that ball, he can bounce off flippers installed in the environment in order to reach places difficult to access. The game is played from a side view and the core of the experience is made up of platforming elements, such as exploring, avoiding traps, eliminating adversaries or collecting valuable items.
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Battle Islands: Commanders
February 14, 2017
Strategy, World War II, Internet, MMO, PvP, RTS, Free-to-play.
A simplistic RTS game focusing on quick multiplayer duels and employing free-to-play business model. Battle Islands: Commanders was created by the experienced DR Studios, and the game extends the formula of 2013's Battle Islands. The game simplifies the traditional RTS mechanics, but supplementing them with elements borrowed from card games and tower defense titles. Each duel is fought using the cards one has in their deck, which can be modified to one's liking. New cards can be found in chests received for victories. Cards of the same kind can be combined together to improve the firepower and durability of one's tanks and other units. Contrary to the classic RTS games, the player cannot control particular units manually - the player only chooses when and where to place a unit and the rest is done automatically, as the subordinates simply join the battle. Placing various units on the battlefield should be done with caution however, as sending a tank to a zone where the enemy has already placed a soldier with a rocket launcher will have catastrophic consequences.
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Shift Happens
February 22, 2017
Arcade, 2.5D, Puzzle Elements, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Platformers, Splitscreen, Singleplayer.
A hybrid of a platformer and a logic game, developed by the independent studio Klonk Games. The player takes control of Bismo and Plom – jelly-like humanoid creatures. By some accident, the heroes get literally bound together, which enables them to exchange their masses. Gameplay of Shift Happens consists in traveling through colorful locations, collecting valuable coins, and solving more and less demanding puzzles which require close cooperation between the two heroes. While the heavier one can throw his lighter friend over gaps, the latter can jump higher and access hard-to-reach places. The title is designed for two – you can play via the Internet or in the split-screen mode. However, solo players can enjoy 30 diverse levels and test themselves in time challenges and bonus missions. The title features pleasant graphics with warm colors. The advanced physics engine is surely a great asset - it ensures proper performance of the heroes’ bodies and enables interaction with environment.
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TumbleSeed
May 3, 2017
Arcade, 2D, Experimental/artistic, Puzzle Elements, Arcade Elements, Indie Games, Roguelike, Singleplayer.
An arcade roguelike game developed by a team of independent developers: Benedict Fritz, Greg Wohlwend, Joel Corelitz, David Laskey and Jenna Blazevich. Players are taken to a fantastic, fairy-tale like world as a titular seed. Their task is to climb to the peak of a high mountain to save the hero’s house from incoming threat. TumbleSeed’ gameplay revolves around traversing five varied, procedurally generated environments, like jungle, desert and ancient temples. The protagonist rolls on a platform located on the screen, as we balance the platform left or right to dodge traps and enemies. That doesn’t mean that the seed is defenseless – it's got more than 30 special abilities. TumbleSeed stands out with its two dimensional visuals: unique, psychedelic and filled with colors. It is complemented by a soundtrack composed for the game, which balances between trance and ambient genres.
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MachiaVillain
May 16, 2018
Strategy, 2D, Economic, Horror, Indie Games, RTS, Singleplayer.
An original economic strategy game developed by Wild Factor, also known for the acclaimed Freaking Meatbags. In the game, the player assumes the role of a fledgling owner of a shabby abode – his task is to make it into a mansion for various monsters, mutated plants, and psychopathic murderers, all taken straight from horror films. During the game, one has to construct new rooms, upgrade the existing ones, and lure innocent victims into the mansion – our vicious protégés can murder them and loot their bodies for resources necessary for crafting new items. What is worth noticing, the player has to obey the usual, unwritten rules of horror B-movies – murders can occur only at night, the virgins have to be the last ones to die, and such. In MachiaVillain one has to remember that the innocent victims are not the only ones to step through our threshold – our residence is visited by other monsters, who in turn can be caught and convinced to work for us, as well as supernatural creature hunters, police operatives, and even SWAT units. Because of that, combat is an important aspect of the game, offering an active pause system that allows the players to fight, observe and plan their strategies.
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Trulon: The Shadow Engine
April 29, 2015
RPG, Adventure Elements, Card Games, Singleplayer, Steampunk, Turn-based, Isometric View.
An RPG game in which the player takes control of Gladia - a monster hunter - and manages a team of four, must find a cure for the mysterious plague. Exploration, talking to NPCs and fighting enemies are the pillars of the game. The clashes are played in turn-based mode, and the key to success is skillful juggling with special cards - the richer the gathered deck, the wider range of combat tactics can be used.
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Death Squared
March 14, 2017
Puzzle, Arcade Elements, Indie Games, Co-op, LAN, Multiplayer, Platformers, Splitscreen, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Singleplayer.
An online logic game focusing on tight cooperation between the participants, created by the Australian SMG Studio. The players assume the roles of sympathetic, cubic robots whose goal is to reach the platforms bearing the same color as their body. The task is not easy however, as different mechanisms and traps were placed in the levels, such as laser sensors (once activated, shuffle the conditions of the map), or energy beams that can be blocked by the robot bearing the same color, but constitute a deadly threat to others. Since the movements of the robots are usually interconnected, solving the puzzles requires strict cooperation and being able to coordinate the moves of particular robots. Death Squared offers over 100 different levels divided into three game modes, namely the story campaign (for one or two players), the PARTY mode (for two or four players), and the special Vault mode, which is also designed for a two- or four-player experience, and features levels rated by the developers as too difficult to be included in the two modes mentioned above.
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Codex of Victory
March 16, 2017
Strategy, Internet, Multiplayer, RTS, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
Codex of Victory is a science fiction strategy game that takes place in the far future. It was developed by the Russian studio Ino-Co. Mankind has managed to populate over twenty planets, but the civilization's social structure reversed to that from the feudal times. Each territory is ruled by lords and barons, and the entire empire is controlled by the absolute ruler. The country is at war with the faction called Auguments, genetically modified humans who conquer more and more of its territories and augment people who live there. Plot is the crucial element of gameplay in Codex of Victory. Missions focus on the real-time improvement and extension of our underground base, on managing our resources, conducting technological research, construction of war machines, and on fighting with our enemies' forces. Combat is turn-based and takes place on maps made of hexagonal tiles. What is interesting is the fact that missions are generated procedurally, making each playthrough a unique experience. The game offers a PvP multiplayer mode and features characteristic cartoonish visuals.
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Chime Sharp
July 19, 2016
Puzzle, 2D, Indie Games, Music, Rhythm, Singleplayer.
An upgraded version of Chime – a well-received mix of a logic and a rhythm game released in 2010. The new edition does not differ much from its predecessor – we are given a grid that is gradually filled with player-inserted blocks creating quads – rectangle and square shaped fields that are at least 3x3 in size. Completed figures unlock the further parts of the music track that accompany our actions. Moreover, we are subjected to a time limit that rewards consistent and active progress with additional points. Aside from the standard mode, the game offers additional gameplay modes, including Sharp Mode, Strike Mode, or Challenge Mode, each introducing different challenges and mixed rules.
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Vertical Drop Heroes HD
July 26, 2014
RPG, 2D, Fantasy, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Platformers, Splitscreen, Remaster/remake, Roguelike, Singleplayer.
Platform RPG roguelike game, developed by a small, independent studio Nerdook Productions. The player travels different, randomly generated stages and faces hordes of adversaries. The victories gained on the battlefield result in advancement to higher levels of experience and unblocking increasingly powerful combat abilities.
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Tokyo Dark: Remembrance
September 7, 2017
Adventure, 2D, Crowdfunding, Detective, Horror, Indie Games, Point-and-click, Singleplayer, Visual Novel.
Developed by Cherrymochi from Japan, a horror adventure title with strong visual novel elements. The main heroine of the game is Ayami Ito, who carries out an investigation into the mysterious disappearance of her partner. In order to find the truth, she needs to take matters in her own hands. Things become complicated as she also has to face the demons of her own past, nightmares, and hallucinations. The non-linear plot leads to one of eleven endings, depending on the player’s in-game choices. During gameplay of Tokyo Dark, you explore diverse locations, collect useful items, solve puzzles, chat with non-player characters, and take decisions – sometimes having only seconds – that will shape the attributes and the nature of Ito, along with the way NPCs treat her. The action is pushed forward once you draw conclusions based on the followed leads. The action has an anime style, and the grim soundtrack is composed by Matt “Bison” Steed, the leader of the trash metal band Reign of Fury.
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After the End: Forsaken Destiny
February 17, 2017
Adventure, Experimental/artistic, Puzzle Elements, Singleplayer, Surrealism, Isometric View.
After the End: Forsaken Destiny is an adventure puzzle game developed by the indie studio Neople Games. The game takes us to a surrealistic world filled with mysteries. We play as a father and son who got separated in space and time. We observe the action from an isometric perspective. Gameplay focuses on the exploration of twelve diversified levels and solving various riddles and puzzles. Some of them will require only a pull of lever, others will make us manipulate the game's environment or the camera angle. We will also collect gems and pieces of statuettes that will alow us to rebuild the forgotten ancestors' statues. After the End: Forsaken Destiny's visuals bring games like Journey and Monument Valley to mind and are the title's strong suit.
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VR Ping Pong
September 13, 2016
Sports, FPP, PlayStation Move, PlayStation VR, Singleplayer, SteamVR, VR.
A sports game simulating table tennis, developed by an independent studio called Reddoll Games. The game has been designed for Virtual Reality headgear and motion controllers – by using the latter ones, the players can control the paddle hovering in the air and hit the incoming balls. The standard rules of table tennis are slightly modified within several optional game modes in VR Ping Pong. For Example, in the Wall Mode, the player has to use a wall to bounce the ball, while in Broken Table Mode, after each hit, the table is gradually getting destroyed. The player can also enjoy the Serve Mode (in which they can test the strength and precision of their serves) and the TT Machine, which tests the player’s reflexes. Moreover, the game delivers single matches and tournaments, while the beginning players can familiarize themselves with the rules in the dedicated tutorial. The original, yet not very attractive visuals have been designed based on voxel graphics.
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Princess Maker Refine
February 17, 2017
Simulation, 2D, RPG Elements, Fantasy, Remaster/remake, Singleplayer, Life Sim.
A unique management game and a remastered and extended edition of a PlayStation 2 title. Princess Maker Refine was created by Japanese studio Gainax, supervised by one of its co-founders, Takami Akai. You play as a hero, who already defeated the dark lord and saved the citizens of the kingdom invaded by the villain. The protagonist decided to settle down and adopt an orphaned girl, so that he can not only help with rebuilding the country, but also take care of her future. Thus you have to look after your foster daughter and make sure she has good education and skills, which will have an impact on her adult life. The girl's personality and skills are described with numerical values and statistics, and her daily schedule and what she can learn are entirely up to you. After eight years (divided into four seasons, dozens days each), when she becomes of age, you unlock one of the 74 possible endings, depending on her career path — this is when the girl's skills and experience become apparent. The game features vastly improved visuals and soundtrack, compared to those from the original release.
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Ronin Blade
August 31, 1999
Action, Samurai, Singleplayer, TPP.
Action adventure game set in feudal Japan. A player can play as a stray samurai or a woman trained in the secrets of ninjutsu. Each of them has a unique plot. The gameplay puts a strong emphasis on combat and offers an advanced system of duels, as well as the possibility of developing protagonists and weapons.
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Wu-Tang: Taste the Pain
November 30, 1999
Fighting, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Singleplayer.
A three-dimensional fight that can be played simultaneously by up to four players. The production takes advantage of the image of the popular music group Wu-Tang, whose members appear as playable characters. In addition to the fun options typical of this genre for many people, the title has a powerful feature mode.
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Nightmare Creatures II
May 23, 2000
Action, Singleplayer, Survival Horror, TPP.
Continuation of the survival horror movie from 1997, in which the player once again faces Adam Crowley and his army of monsters. The protagonist visits dark levels, where he fights hordes of enemies with white and firearms. Compared to the first page of the saga, the system of creating a combination of attacks has been simplified. The adrenaline bar has also been removed, giving the main character the opportunity to carry out spectacular attacks on his opponents.
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Accel World vs. Sword Art Online
August 8, 2017
RPG, Crossover, Internet, jRPG, Co-op, Books, Manga and Anime, Multiplayer, Action RPG, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, TPP.
A third-person perspective action jRPG developed by ARTDINK. The title is based on books and anime from the Accel World and Sword Art Online franchises. The story of the game features a unique story in which characters from both universes met. They face a phenomenon that causes unknown time travelers from future to appear in the world and seek a way back home. The action is presented from the perspective of Kirito, the protagonist of Sword Art Online, but the scenario enables the player to assume the role of other characters as well and experience the story from their point of view. The title is an action RPG in which the player travels through large locations and is able to freely fly or participate in aerial combat. The game offers many playable characters, each of which has unique skills and attacks that are upgraded during the game. In the single player campaign the player is accompanied by up to two companions controlled by AI.
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Tiny Metal
December 21, 2017
Strategy, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Tactics, Turn-based, Isometric View.
A turn-based military strategy game by Japanese studio Area 34, inspired by classic Japanese productions of the genre. In Tiny Metal you play as Lieutenant Nathan Gries, an officer of the Artemisian army, which is at war with the evil nation of Zipang. During the turn-based battles you assume control of many units and attack the enemy by using the right tactic and taking advantage of the terrain. There are thirteen unique units, and the battles are affected by their abilities and the genre-typical fog of war. Apart from the story campaign, which should take about 8-19 hours to finish, there is also a skirmish mode, allowing you to participate in quick battles, and a level editor.
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Futurama: Worlds of Tomorrow
June 29, 2017
Strategy, Economic, Humorous, Science Fiction, Animated TV Series, Singleplayer.
Co-developed by Jam City, together with David X. Cohen and Matt Groening – the authors of the original animation, an adaptation of the popular adult cartoon series called Futurama. The player takes the role of Philip J. Fry, a pizza delivery boy from New York, who accidentally gets frozen in a cryogenic chamber and wakes up a thousand years later. The backbone of Futurama: Worlds of Tomorrow is the development of futuristic New York, which involves gathering resources, erecting buildings, and managing finances. Exploring the galaxy and its planets on the deck of a spaceship plays also an important role. Both of these feature enemies – space battles look like classic shooters, while combat on the surface of a planet is turn-based. The title stars the characters from the cartoon – you collect them and upgrade by improving their statistics and unlocking new skills.
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Culdcept Revolt
October 3, 2017
RPG, Strategic Elements, Fantasy, Internet, Card Games, LAN, Multiplayer, Board & Card, Singleplayer, Turn-based, Nintendo Exclusive.
Culdcept Revolt is a turn-based RPG developed by Omiya Soft, which uses elements of card and board games and was released as part of celebration of the 20th anniversary of the Culdcept series. The game takes us to a fantasy world where we play as a boy named Allen. He's a recruit in the Rebel Army that fights to put an end to the tyrannical rule of Count Kraniss. As we play, we take part in turn-based battles that take place on grid-covered maps. Our goal in each fight is to get as much points as possible. They are given to us for taking control over new sectors of the map. A throw of dice decides how far we can move during our turn. If we encounter an enemy while making our move, a battle begins, during which we use monster and spell cards. We learn the game's story through visual novel-like cut-scenes. Culdcept Revolt offers a local and online multiplayer for up to four players.
Project Rap Rabbit
cancelled
Adventure, Indie Games, Music, Rhythm, Singleplayer.
A rhythmic adventure game in which the essence of the game are battles for words. In comparison to other productions of this type, this title stands out due to the original mechanics of the game. The songs take on the role of extended dialogue trees, in which subsequent issues are arranged in successive lines. Success guarantees not only the right rhymes, but also enriching the tracks with the right emotional charge, fitting in with the weakness of a particular opponent. Behind the creation of this position are the bands NanaOn-Sha (PaRappa The Rapper) and iNiS (Gitaroo Man).
Yomawari: Midnight Shadows
October 24, 2017
Adventure, Horror, Action Adventure, Singleplayer, Stealth, Survival Horror.
Yomawari: Midnight Shadows is a horror action-adventure game developed by the Japanese studio Nippon Ichi Software and a sequel to Yomawari: Night Alone. The game takes place in modern-day Japan and tells the story of two girls, Yui and Haru, who can't find the way back home from their trip to the mountains. To make matters worse, they get separated after a short while. In terms of gameplay mechanics, Yomawari: Midnight Shadows will test our dexterity and wit. As we play, we explore a city that drastically changes when the sun came down and try to make the girls meet. The campaign has segments where we will play as both Yui and Haru. Actions we take as one of them influence the fate of the other. Our heroines are practically defenseless, so we will have to do anything we can to avoid any kind of confrontation. The gameplay, however, does not focus only on sneaking around. From time to time we will have to simply run away or defeat ghosts with the help of various items.
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