The Station
February 20, 2018
Adventure, Exploration Games, FPP, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
An exploration-focused adventure game with FPP view, developed by The Station studio – an experienced team consisting of people who worked on titles like Crash Bandicoot, League of Legends, Destiny and the Prototype series. Its story has been set in a distant future and focuses on the activities of Axiom corporation, which finds the first alien civilization after years of searching. However, the station that was sent to establish contact with the Aliens has malfunctioned, and a prospector (the player character) is sent to investigate the case. What he will discover will change his view on surveillance, imperialism and morality. Gameplay in The Station is based on exploration and plot, with classic narration being limited to minimum. This means that the players discover the plot not through dialogues or cutscenes, but mostly through their environments, and they must bring all pieces of a puzzle together.
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Peregrin
August 8, 2017
Adventure, Experimental/artistic, Exploration Games, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
Created by independent studio Domino Digital Limited, Peregrin is an exploration adventure game with action game elements. The inspiration for Peregrin creators came from the Hebrew beliefs as well as a number of science fiction and fantasy stories. The game’s plot is set after the cataclysm that concluded the war between humans and gods. The surviving remnants have split into large and small tribes. The main protagonist, a woman named Abi, is to fulfill an ancient prophecy and negotiate peace with the gods as well as restore her homeland back to life. The in-game events are presented from a top-down perspective. The gameplay is based on exploration and solving environmental puzzles. During her adventures, the protagonist also encounters a variety of dangers, which she handles using her supernatural ability of taking control over minds of selected creatures. The game is complemented by attractive hand-drawn graphics which make Peregrin look like a painting.
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Warhammer Quest 2: The End Times
October 19, 2017
Strategy, RPG Elements, Fantasy, Indie Games, Singleplayer, Tactics, Turn-based, Warhammer, Isometric View.
Developed by the British studio Perchang, in collaboration with Games Workshop, this turn-based strategy game is a continuation of the warmly acclaimed 2013 production.
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Rend
March 29, 2019
Action, RPG Elements, Fantasy, Internet, Co-op, MMO, Multiplayer, Survival, TPP.
A multiplayer-oriented survival action game developed by the independent developer Frostkeep Studios. In the game, players get to discover a fantastical world torn by war, in which three feuding factions continuously fight one another. Rend also features one additional faction known as the Lost Ones. This faction is unavailable to the players, yet can cause much damage amidst one’s forces. During the game, one’s actions determine the protagonist’s specialty and abilities. Gameplay builds on the exploration of the vast realm and fighting encountered enemies. The defeated adversaries leave behind crystals that contain their souls – the first faction to collect the required amount of these souls wins the particular stage of the battle. During the game, each faction has to tend to its technological capabilities and build protective strongholds. Combat takes place in real time allowing the players to utilize an elaborate arsenal of customizable weapons and gradually unlocked special abilities.
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Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Wildlands - Narco Road
April 18, 2017
Action, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Sandbox, Singleplayer, Shooters, TPP, TPS, Modern Conflicts.
The first big expansion to Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon: Wildlands – a third-person open-world shooter created by Ubisoft. This time, players are tasked with eliminating a gang led by so-called El Invisible. In order to reach their goal, first your squad has to infiltrate smaller organizations: Kamikazes, Jinetes Locos, and Death Riders. The Narco Road DLC offers 15 new story-driven missions, 4 new types of side quests and special racing challenges. Additionally, Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Wildlands - Narco Road introduces additional vehicles (the list includes motorcycles, monster trucks, muscle cars, and planes), 4 new soldier outfits and 9 kinds of weapons. Just like in the original game, you can play either solo or together with three other players. In order to run Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Wildlands - Narco Road you must own Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Wildlands.
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Hacknet
August 13, 2015
Simulation, 2D, Puzzle Elements, Indie Games, Singleplayer.
A hacking simulation game, in which you delve into lines of code to discover the truth behind the death of Bit, one of the world's best computer protection experts. The gameplay features dialogue boxes and you use real UNIX commands. If you're less familiar with programming, you can use the integrated hint system, which will help you learn the basic rules of the digital world.
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Running with Rifles: Pacific
October 26, 2017
Action, World War II, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Shooters, Isometric View.
Running with Rifles: Pacific is an expansion pack for a tactical action game released for PC in 2015, entitled Running with Rifles. The add-on takes the player to one of the fronts of the World War II, namely the Pacific War. The game’s developer took care to faithfully recreate both actual armament and gear used in the period as well as uniforms worn by soldiers of the U.S. Army and Japan at that time. Besides, players are thrown into battlefields which are based on islands where actual military operations were taking place in 1940s. Not only their names match, but also do details and the topography of the terrain. Although the original gameplay mechanics did not change – Running with Rifles: Pacific is still a top-down shooter with elements of tactics, such as commanding a squad or taking cover – the new setting provides quite a different experience.
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The Walking Dead: March to War
August 31, 2017
Strategy, Internet, Multiplayer, Post-apocalypse, Free-to-play, Zombie.
The Walking Dead: March to War is a free-to-play mobile multiplayer strategy game based on The Walking Dead franchise. It was developed by Disruptor Beam, a studio known for games like Game of Thrones Ascent or Star Trek Timelines. March to War features optional microtransactions. The game takes place near Washington, D.C. some time after the zombie epidemic began. We lead a group of survivors and try to keep them alive in the new, post-apocalyptic reality. In order to do so, we will have to expand and upgrade our base, manage our resources, and complete missions. We will also have to find and recruit other survivors. Each of them has their own story, personality, and abilities which we can level up. All deaths are permanent, so losing a high level survivor can be painful. The so-called Council system plays a crucial role in the game. The Council is made of characters we know from the comic books. Each of them is a skilled survivor, making them great leaders of mission squads. It is almost impossible to achieve victory by playing by ourselves. The Walking Dead: March to War forces to create alliances with other players in order to defeat common enemies.
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Final Fantasy XV: A New Empire
June 28, 2017
Strategy, Economic, Fantasy, Internet, Multiplayer, Science Fiction, Isometric View, Free-to-play.
An economic strategy game developed by Machine Zone. The game takes place in Eos – a fantasy world created for the 2016 game Final Fantasy XV. The plot is of little importance in this title, giving way to the online gameplay, which is shaped by the decisions of the players. The gameplay focuses on expanding the kingdom. During the game, the player constructs buildings, gathers resources and researches new technologies. Although the game is based on a simple economic system, it also contains a military aspect: the player must recruit warriors and make them fight the AI-controlled forces in real time. Although player’s army is accompanied by characters from the console RPG - including Noctis and Cindy - playing the game alone is not a good idea. It is much better to create a guild or to join one and cooperate with other players.
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Ragnarok Journey
June 13, 2017
RPG, Internet, MMO, MMORPG, Sandbox, Free-to-play.
Ragnarok Journey is a browser MMORPG developed by Gravity Interactive, being heavily inspired by Ragnarok Online. The game takes us to a fantasy world inspired by Norse mythology. We learn the story by doing quests and talking to various NPCs. In terms of gameplay mechanics Ragnarok Journey is a typical MMORPG, where, after we create our character, we explore the game's vast world, do quests, collect items and equipment, and develop our hero. We can level up manually or leave that element to the game's A.I. Combat is an inseparable element of the game. We will face many various opponents against whom we can use range weapons, cold-steel weapons, and magic. We can create our own guilds and do quests with other players.
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Save Jesus
August 4, 2016
Puzzle, 2D, Indie Games, Religious, Singleplayer.
Save Jesus is a 2D puzzle game inspired by the life of Jesus Christ, but telling a completely unknown, fantastic story. It was developed by Almighty Games. A crook from the future impersonates Ceasar and intends to use his power to kill Jesus and his friends. Our job is to prevent that from happening. Gameplay in Save Jesus focuses on manipulating the environmental elements in a way to change the course of a rolling rock aimed at Jesus and use it to kill roman soldiers instead. Maps are made of squares symbolizing patches of ground (we can remove them with a single click to create a path for the murderous rock) and are filled with moving elements (i.e. log) and other stuff, e.g. explosives. Even though Save Jesus is a low budget game, its rather simple visuals have no negative impact on its playability.
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Geneshift
May 23, 2017, Early Access
Action, 2.5D, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Science Fiction, Online, Singleplayer, Shooters, Top-down, Free-to-play.
An action game inspired by cult classic Grand Theft Auto 2. Geneshift is set in a futuristic world filled with mutants that the protagonist of the game must face. We can use the arsenal of over 20 types of weaponry. Like in GTA 2, we observe the world from a top-down view and not only we shoot, but also drive various vehicles. The protagonist can also use supernatural abilities due to his mutation, developed through a complex skill tree. This unlocks e.g. the ability to create energy shields, turn invisible, control ricochet of bullets and create poison clouds. Geneshift offers story campaign that can be completed alone or in cooperation with three other players. There are also online PvP skirmishes, a major focus of the game, in which two teams (consisting of sixteen players each) compete in modes like Capture the Flag, car racing, and Zombie Survival.
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Command: Chains of War
May 18, 2017
Strategy, Grand Strategy, RTS, Singleplayer, War Strategy, Modern Conflicts.
A standalone expansion to Command: Modern Air/Naval Operations. This time, Warfare Sims offers an engaging universe in which United States and China clash as a result of continuous tensions in West Pacific region. For the United States, a defeat will result in losing the position of the world leader, while for China, an end to its superpower ambitions. The military operations are conducted using previously unseen technology and futuristic types of equipment, including anti-satellite weaponry, high-output lasers, railguns, ballistic anti-carrier missiles, as well as electromagnetic pulses. Aside from the above, we’ve received the ability to conduct cyberwarfare. Cyberattacks can sever the communications between the individual units, making them unable to fulfill their orders. Moreover, the authors have introduced a complex damage system for air units, enabling the individual planes to return to base in order to regain operational capability, as well as the ability to transport units using air and naval units. The single player campaign offers twelve scenarios and four standalone bonus missions.
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Forge of Glory
April 8, 2016
RPG, Fantasy, Internet, Multiplayer, PvP, Action RPG, Isometric View, Free-to-play.
Forge of Glory is a multiplayer-focused mobile action RPG developed by the Russian studio Kefir!. Story is not that important in Forge of Glory. The game takes us to a fantasy world where we can face either forces of evil or other players. We observe the action from an isometric point of view. During our adventures we explore more and more locations and fight with the encountered enemies, gradually leveling up our character. In time, we are joined by more powerful heroes and fantastic beasts. We can use their powers and abilities in combat. Combat system in Forge of Glory is based on the match-3 mechanics known from the many logical games. Battles take place on boards filled with crystals. We attack by making chains of at least three gems of the same color We can expand and improve our settlement between the battles and, in time, turn it into a real fortress.
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Stern Pinball Arcade
November 15, 2016
Arcade, Hotseat, Multiplayer, Pinball, Singleplayer.
An arcade pinball that attempts to reintroduce the spirit of classic coin-operated flippers manufactured by Stern, a North American pinball manufacturer with over 40 years of development history. The game was developed by FarSight Studios – the authors managed to introduce classic tables and legacy ROMs based on the original code, as well as detailed walkthroughs for each device. When it comes to mechanics, the game is a classic flipper – our task is to keep the ball on the table using two mechanical paws called flipper bats. Each table contains additional ramps and bumpers that offer score bonuses and multipliers when hit. The basic version of Stern Pinball Arcade contains a single table named Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein – other tables are unlocked through paid DLCs. Aside from a large choice of tables, the game contains a local multiplayer mode. The game is characteristic for its high-quality yet dated style and realistic gameplay based on an advanced physics engine.
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Sailaway: The Sailing Simulator
February 27, 2018
Simulation, Indie Games, Internet, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Ships, Sailing.
An elaborate sailing simulator, developed by Orbcreation. The most prominent feature of the game is the realism – seas and oceans the players get to sail have been designed based on the real data regarding wind velocity and direction, water depth, wave height, and wave energy. The weather conditions featured by the game represent those from the real world. Moreover, the players can use the auto-sail option - as the boats sail with a realistic speed, it might take months to reach the destination. When players are away from the game, they are notified of the cruise’s progress via e-mail. The game also features certain MMO elements: players can invite other sailors to board their boats (the game offers such sailing units as the 38 feet long Cruiser, one-man Mini-Transat or a classic 52-feet long cruise yacht), and create groups to sail the seas and oceans in any formation. When doing so, the players can communicate with each other through the built-in chat. The entire experience features high-quality visuals – sudden changes of weather conditions and detailed water animations are bound to satisfy all sailing enthusiasts.
ATV Renegades
April 18, 2017
Racing, Arcade Elements, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Quads, Singleplayer.
A game which gives us an opportunity to ride ATVs while participating in insane racing events all over the globe. Developed by Nighthawk Interactive, ATV Renegades offers both competition for the best position on the finish line, and for the highest point score, rewarding the player for performing spectacular tricks. A classic career-like mode - the World Tour, constitutes the core element of the experience, but the game also offers quick races in addition to the aforementioned freestyle contests. It is worth mentioning that the in-game vehicles differ in their statistics and performances; as for the rider, the player can customize their appearance to their liking. What is a big advantage of the game, ATV Renegades offers a local multiplayer opportunity to challenge a second player for a split-screen duel. Unfortunately however, the game's visuals are far from satisfactory and can be considered average-quality at best.
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Druidstone: The Secret of the Menhir Forest
May 15, 2019
RPG, Fantasy, Indie Games, Roguelike, Singleplayer, Tactics, Turn-based, Isometric View.
Druidstone: The Secret of the Menhir Forest is an RPG developed by Ctrl Alt Ninja, studio established by the ex-employees of Almost Human, creators of the Legend of Grimrock series. The game is a classic turn-based RPG with elements of roguelike games - every time we die, we have to start the game all over again. Druidstone: The Secret of the Menhir Forest takes place in a Menhir Forest that brings back to life every person that was buried there. It happened to our protagonist, an amnesiac druid. He feels that the forest needs his help. Like in many RPGs, gameplay in Druidstone: The Secret of the Menhir Forest is presented from an isometric point of view. We will explore the game's world, gradually learn the plot (which will allow us to uncover the truth about our hero's past), and fight with the encountered enemies. In combat, we rely on our hero's combat abilities and spells, which we will unlock during our adventures. We will also have to make a good use of the resources we gather as we play. The game has well-made, eye-pleasing visuals.
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Brawl of Ages
September 12, 2017
Strategy, Fantasy, Internet, MMO, PvP, RTS, Online, Free-to-play.
Brawl of Ages is a free-to-play strategy game that combines elements of card games, real-time strategies, and MOBAs. It was developed by BNA Studios. In Brawl of Ages, the players take part in 3-5 minutes long PvP duels where players send all kinds of monsters against each other in order to destroy the enemy player's base. We achieve victory by destroying our opponent's Throne, his main tower defended by two smaller watchtowers. In order to breach the enemy defenses, we have to use cards from the card deck we've prepared earlier. Playing a card may have various results. Usually it will summon a new unit to the battlefield, but it is possible to build an additional defensive or production structure, place a totem that will power up warriors in its range, or cast a destructive spell that will damage all nearby enemy units. We cannot manually control our units, they are controlled by a simple artificial intelligence, similar to those we can see in tower defense games. After being dropped on the map in a place of our choosing, our characters will automatically go in the direction of our enemy's fortifications and automatically attack hostile targets encountered along the way. We can play against our friends or randomly selected players.
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World of One
April 27, 2017
Action, 2D, Puzzle Elements, Indie Games, Platformers, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.
An independent action platformer with logic elements inspired by the popular Limbo and the novel The Little Prince. In World of One, you assume the role of a boy living on a small planet, who begins to question his existence. Interested in learning about the reality he lives in, the boy sets out on a journey to different planets. While observing the action from the side-view, the player solves logic puzzles based on physics and fights enemies. The hero meets both common opponents as well as powerful ones. The former can be battled by working out their particular sets of attacks. The latter can be defeated with the use of tools hidden in different places. The environment is also abundant in deadly traps. The visuals of World of One are gloomy, black-and-white and feature red elements. Gameplay is accompanied by a soundtrack intensifying the feeling of unease.
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Meganoid
March 15, 2017
Action, 2D, Indie Games, Platformers, Roguelike, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
Meganoid is a 2D platform game developed by the independent studio OrangePixel. We play as an armed to the teeth hero who explores the procedurally generated maps of the titular ship. As we play, we will explore many various levels, jump from one platform to another, avoid numerous traps, and face hordes of enemies. We will use many weapons like rocket launcher, plasma rifle, or explosives while eliminating them. There are many useful gadgets at our disposal, like a jet pack or a night vision device. Special cards will allow us to customize some parameters of the game. Given the game's fast pacing and high difficulty level, we will die many times in Meganoid. Combined with old-school, pixelart visuals, Meganoid brings to mind games from the early 1990's.
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007 Racing
November 20, 2000
Racing, James Bond, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Cars, Singleplayer.
Maintained in spying climates, an unusual racing game, in which instead of struggling on the track players perform missions referring to the adventures of Agent 007.
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Bubsy 3D
November 25, 1996
Arcade, Multiplayer, 3D Platformers, Splitscreen, Singleplayer.
One of the first 3D platformers released on the market. The title tells the story of an anthropomorphic lynx that tries to get out of the foreign world and return to Earth.
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Starfighter Origins
April 25, 2017
Simulation, FPP, Indie Games, Space, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
A combat simulator which places the player in control of a starfighter. Developed by an independent British team - Mad About Games Studios Ltd., the game was inspired by space simulators from the 90s. Starfighter Origins is set in a futuristic world, where humans explore space and pirates are waiting among asteroids for unarmed transport ships and other easy loot. The player assumes the role of a pilot working for the Colonial Defense Force - a law enforcement group that use various kinds of combat ships in order to maintain order in space. The player has six unique ships to fly in the game, including fast, reconnaissance units with powerful radars, classic fighters - they handle well and are well-armed, and heavily-armored support craft. Eliminating the enemies involves use of both rapid-fire cannons and auto-targeting missiles. When fighting, the player must pay attention to how much resources they have left - both fuel and ammunition, as not every mission gives an opportunity to re-fuel the ship and refill ammunition. The game delivers exclusively a single-player experience. The four modes available include the story campaign, the Simulation and the Challenge modes (a series of independent scenarios), and the Instant Action mode. The last of these requires the player to choose a difficulty level at the beginning; both the battlefield and type of enemies are assigned randomly.
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Basketball Stars
February 4, 2016
Sports, Internet, Basketball, Multiplayer, Free-to-play.
Another projection of Miniclip from a series of simple arcade games with sports theme, focused on competition between players. In the game we can play in two different modes, such as a basketball throw competition and a classic one-on-one duel to one basket. All the fun takes place in a fully three-dimensional environment.
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Farming Simulator 17: Big Bud DLC
May 9, 2017
Simulation, Machines and Equipment, Farm, Singleplayer.
Farming Simulator 17: Big Bud DLC is an expansion to Farming Simulator 17, developed by the creators of the original game, GIANTS Software. Big Bud DLC requires the base game to be playable. This add-on introduces new agricultural machines like the two enormous tractors: Big Bud 450 and even bigger Big Bud 747. The latter one, designed in 1977, is over eight meters long, six meters wide, weights more than fifty tons, and has over 900 horsepower. Unlike Big Bud 450, the 747 is no longer used and the only 747 tractor ever built is currently displayed at the Heartland museum. Due to their size and weight, both machines have a very different 'driving feel' than the ones from the base game. In addition to these two colossal machines, Big Bud DLC introduces a couple of other tractors, spreaders, and ploughs that we can use to make our job on the farm easier.
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Scanner Sombre
April 26, 2017
Adventure, Experimental/artistic, Exploration Games, Puzzle Elements, FPP, Indie Games, Singleplayer.
An adventure game with horror features, focused around exploration and with unusual visuals. The work of Introversion Software’s team delivered a title set in a system of underground caves and corridors, wrapped in utter darkness. With no flashlights or torches of any kind, we can only navigate using laser-scanning system LIDAR, which displays our surroundings as three-dimensional shapes formed by sparkling points. We do this by pointing a handheld laser – when the rays reflect from an obstacles, the system analyzes them, calculates their position and draws a shape of our surroundings. This image is displayed in a helmet worn by the protagonist. The system designed by developers has many functions that help us orient ourselves during exploration of caves. Those include: addition of color gradient in space depending on how far the points are from the player, the ability to change width of the scanning beam and map mode that shows every scanned and drawn corridor. The labyrinth explored by us hides many secrets, from common wonders of nature (like caves of stalactites and stalagmites) to ruined buildings of ancient cultists.
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Senran Kagura Reflexions
September 13, 2018
Adventure, Arcade Elements, Singleplayer, Dating Simulator, Visual Novel.
A spin-off of the Senran Kagura series. It is an adventure game, in which the players are spending time with one of the main female protagonists of the series. The game was designed to take advantage of the unique functions of Nintendo Switch.
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Gundam Versus
September 29, 2017
Fighting, Gundam, Internet, Co-op, Manga and Anime, Mechs, Multiplayer, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, TPP, PlayStation Exclusive.
Another installment of the popular game series published by Bandai Namco Entertainment and released on PlayStation 4. In this installment, the players get at their disposal over 90 different mecha (giant robots) from 17 different TV series and movies covering over 40 years of history of the Gundam universe. In terms of mechanics, the game delivers a complex 3D fighting system without any original plot, however, it includes some scenarios that faithfully recreate the most important moments depicted in particular series. During the game, one can control powerful mecha that specialize in different combat styles and feature powerful fighting skills. In the basic game mode, the fights take place in closed arenas, on which 2 teams (2 players per team) wage a battle against each other. Developers of Gundam Versus prepared a number of gameplay variants for both one and many players, e.g. 3v3 matches and a cooperative mode, in which the players join their forces to fight off enemy waves or face a powerful boss.
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Team Kirby Clash Deluxe
April 12, 2017
Arcade, 2.5D, Internet, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Nintendo Exclusive, Free-to-play.
A multiplayer action game by Nintendo, utilizing a free-to-play model. As the title implies, the players take on the roles of Kirbys, who participate in team battles with boss enemies threatening the Dream Kingdom. The team can consist of up to four players, and to win you have to cooperate with others and make use of your strengths. There are four kinds of Kirbys to choose from (Sword Hero, Hammer Lord, Doctor Healmore and Beam Mage), and every one of them has their own unique abilities. One Kirby can be physically strong, while the other heals his companions. When your team succeeds, you earn experience points, which increase your stats. Moreover, the resources you collect during the game can be used to craft new equipment. Team Kirby Clash Deluxe features microtransactions — to participate in battle, you need Vigor points, which renew automatically over time, but they can also be bought for Gem Apples, the in-game currency sold for real-life money. Gem Apples can also be useful when you want to continue the battle right after losing. The currency can also be earned as you play by participating in Heroic missions or visiting the Bandana Waddle Dee's tree.
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Darkstalkers: The Night Warriors
March 28, 1996
Fighting, 2D, Beat 'em Up, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Singleplayer.
Darkstalkers: The Night Warriors is the first installment of a series of two-dimensional battles in which warriors are inspired by legends, horrors and legends of monsters such as vampires, werewolves, mummies and spirits. The title was created using a Street Fighter II engine, but the developers have made a lot of improvements to it. Among them you will find the ability to perform blocks in the air and special sequences of attacks.
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Darkstalkers 3
November 18, 1998
Fighting, 2D, Beat 'em Up, Fantasy, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Singleplayer.
Third installment of a series of two-dimensional beats produced by Capcom. As in the previous parts of the series, the game presents duels between monsters of horror, legends and legends. Among the playable characters we will find vampires, succubus, werewolves, and even an award hunter with a look reminiscent of a Red Riding Hood. The title also introduces bold changes in the mechanics of the game, resigning from the classic division into rounds.
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Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia
May 19, 2017
RPG, Fantasy, Singleplayer, Tactics, Turn-based, Nintendo Exclusive.
Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia is a remake of the 1992 Fire Emblem Gaiden, the second game in the famous jRPG series and was never before translated into English. Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia takes place in a fantasy world divided between two opposing factions. The game focuses on two childhood friends who, as adults, are fighting for the opposing sides. Their stories intertwine, allowing us to see what happens on both sides of the conflict. Like in every game from the series, gameplay focuses on turn-based battles where we control a small group of heroes. There are many of them available for recruitment, but only a handful can be used on the battlefield. We can level up our characters, explore the world, visit towns, and complete side quests between the battles. Unlike its precursor, Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia features 3D visuals and fully voiced dialogues.
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Madden NFL 18
August 25, 2017
Sports, American Football, Internet, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Singleplayer.
Another installment in the popular (especially in the USA) sports game series developed and published by Electronic Arts. Traditionally, the game allows us to control the NFL league players; however, it also features several modifications. Most importantly, EA Tiburon has implemented a full-fledged story campaign into Madden NFL 18, entitled Longshot. One gets to follow the story of a formerly promising NFL player, who after several years of break decides to reclaim his status and become a pro. Moreover, the developers have decided to base this installment of the Madden NFL series on the Frostbite engine also used i.a. in Battlefield 1 and FIFA 18. Among the novelties in the game, there is the Target Passing system and three new gameplay modes - the spectacular Arcade, the realistic Simulation, and Competitive, which is a combination of the previous two. Madden NFL 18 allows one to play either solo or in a multiplayer mode, including the popular Ultimate Team mode, in which we have to collect players cards and assemble teams out of them.
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Wizrogue: Labyrinth of Wizardry
February 24, 2017
RPG, Dungeon Crawler, Fantasy, Indie Games, Roguelike, Singleplayer.
Developed by Taito, a roguelike RPG in the form of a dungeon crawler. The player is taken to Ardéme - a kingdom set in a fantasy world, whose inhabitants used to enjoy an existence of happiness and well-being, ensured by Holy Water enchanted in a sacred cup. The idyllic period ended when Grand Sorcerer Ambrosius, a ruler's trustee, got bitten by a vampire and decided to flee with the sacred cup. Deprived of divine power, the kingdom soon fell victim to corruption coming out of the muddy labyrinths in dungeons. As a result, the prince invited adventurers from all over the land and presented them with the task of finding the cup. The gameplay formula does not go beyond the standards of other games in the genre, and the experience involves exploring randomly generated dungeons, avoiding traps, and facing more and more powerful enemies. Combat is turn-based and the experience points gathered while adventuring allow the player to develop the characters they control.
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Momodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight
March 4, 2016
Action, 2D, Fantasy, Indie Games, Metroidvania, Platformers, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.
Prequel to a series of 2D action platformers, Momodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight tells a story of a young priestess named Kaho, whose home village falls victim to a dark curse, which slowly engulfs the entire realm. In the face of an imminent annihilation, Kaho sets out on a quest to find a way to lift the curse. As befits a platform game, Momodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight features a side-view camera, which scrolls as you fight your way through locations filled with enemies. In battles you can use two types of weapons: a huge maple leaf used for melee combat and a bow able to shoot several arrows at once. Besides, your character can roll on the ground in order to dodge enemies and attack them from behind. Gameplay is also enriched by RPG elements: in the game you can find slots for items that offer active and passive effects, which increase the heroines statistics. Momodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight was created with the use of GameMaker: Studio. Just like it was in previous installments in the series, the game features pixel art graphics.
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Lost Eden
March 31, 1995
Adventure, Dinosaurs, Fantasy, Prehistory, Singleplayer.
Set in a fantastic version of prehistoric times adventure game. Faced with the threat from the evil Moorkus Rex and his army of bloodthirsty tyrannosaurs, as the prince of a decadent family of human rulers, we must rebuild the old alliance of humans and dinosaurs and save both species from inevitable extinction.
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Immortal Planet
July 28, 2017
RPG, Indie Games, Polish, Action RPG, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Soulslike, Isometric View.
Another game created by an independent Polish developer, Tomasz Waclawek, who is best known for his 2015 2D platformer Ronin. Immortal Planet takes the players to an icy planet. There, within an ancient tomb, resides a group of undead warriors. In the game you become one of these warriors, who suddenly awakes from his cryogenic sleep for an unknown reason. As you play, the protagonist has to learn the secrets of the planet and escape the tomb, while fighting the ever-watchful guardians he encounters on the way. In terms of gameplay, Immortal Planet is an action RPG with classic isometric view. As the aforementioned warrior, the player traverses carefully designed levels and fights against increasingly stronger opponents. For that, you can use a heavy sword, firearms, and magic. Immortal Planet stands out with its retro yet high-resolution graphics and dark stylistics.
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Valkyria Revolution
January 19, 2017
RPG, Fantasy, jRPG, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, TPP.
The fourth major installment of Valkyria Chronicles, a popular jRPG series developed by Media Vision. Revolution introduces a new setting, focusing on the small Kingdom of Jutland, standing against the powerful Ruzhien Empire, which had grown in power immensely ever since the discovery of a mysterious mineral. The player assumes the role of Amleth, the leader of an elite unit who is supported by the beautiful Princess Ophelia Augusta Jutland. When it comes to mechanics, Valkyria Revolution is an action RPG with strategy game elements. The developers have replaced the turn-based combat system in favor of real time battles (which still require a bit of tactical finesse). Aside from combat, the game contains a complex weapon upgrade system and numerous side activities, such as interacting with your squad members.
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Remothered: Tormented Fathers
January 30, 2018
Action, Adventure Elements, Indie Games, Action Adventure, Singleplayer, Survival Horror, TPP.
A survival horror developed by the independent studio Darril Arts. Originally, the project was meant to deliver a remake of the classic game Clock Tower, but ultimately, it evolved into a stand-alone product. Rosemary Reed is the protagonist of the game, The woman arrives at Dr Felton's estate in order to investigate the case of his daughter's disappearance - Celeste went missing several years earlier. It soon turns out, that cultists and supernatural forces are involved, and the protagonist has to fight for her life. The experience is based mainly on exploration of the grim mansion. The in-game goals were made much harder to achieve by the presence of hunters. The protagonist can try to face them using things she can find nearby, but it is far smarter to hide from their sight or run. Throughout her journey, the protagonist learns new abilities and improves those she already has.
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NBA Live 18
September 15, 2017
Sports, Internet, Basketball, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Singleplayer.
A sports game created for the fans of basketball and released by Electronic Arts. After the three previous installments, which were average games at best, the developer was given more time to create this new follow-up. Thanks to that, NBA Live 18 brings a few interesting novelties. Above all, the game introduces The One mode - the player creates their own character and takes part in matches in The Streets mode and The League component (the latter is the NBA league). The player works on the skills of their character while experiencing the game, acquires new outfits and tattoos. Apart from that, 12 teams from the WNBA league (women's NBA) were featured, such as L.A. Sparks, Minnesota Lynx or New York Liberty. When it comes to gameplay, the creators prepared more intuitive controls, as well as hundreds of new moves the particular basketball players are popular for. The game offers both single player and multiplayer (competitive and co-op) modes. One can experience the Ultimate Team, and the Takedown modes, but also play friendly matches.
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Creature Quest
January 24, 2017
Strategy, RPG Elements, Fantasy, Internet, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
Creature Quest is a mixture of a turn-based strategy and an RPG, developed by VC Mobile Entertainment. The game takes place in a fantasy world where we have to collect various creatures that have their own unique abilities. Even though we begin our adventures with only five creatures, we will be able to catch specimen of over five hundred species as we progress. We use them mostly in battles, where we decide what they should do and use their special abilities if necessary. During our adventures our creatures level up and evolve into new, more powerful forms. We can use magical items to increase their stats. In Creature Quest we explore the game world, gather treasures, fight with the encountered enemies, and face more and more powerful opponents in the Battle Tower. The last game mode available is the Dungeon Challenge, where we can fight with other players.
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Pokemon Duel
January 24, 2017
Strategy, Internet, Multiplayer, Board & Card, Pokemon, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
A mobile battle strategy developed by HEROZ. The main hero is an aspiring Pokémon trainer who takes part in a tournament on Carmonte Island. The winner will receive the deed to a luxury hotel – the Jewel Tower. As the hero desires to become a hotel industry magnate, the prize is a real treat for him. The mechanics of Pokémon Duel are based on the simplified rules of a collectible miniatures game Pokémon Trading Figure Game, so gameplay comes down to fighting turn-based battles of Pokémon figures. The arenas have a net showing predefined paths between teams of up to six Pokémon. In order to succeed, you need to lead at least one creature to the starting position of the opponent. You can choose from the entire set of sixth generation Pokémon – even though you begin with just a few basic beasts, with progress you get access to more powerful ones. This is a free-to-play production with microtransactions, featuring both single- and multiplayer modes.
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Crypt of the NecroDancer: Amplified
July 12, 2017
RPG, Dungeon Crawler, Indie Games, Multiplayer, Music, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Roguelike, Singleplayer.
Crypt of the NecroDancer: AMPLIFIED is an expansion pack to the well-received roguelike Crypt of the NecroDancer developed by Brace Yourself Games. AMPLIFIED takes place before the events of the main game. We play as the shapeshifting Nocturna. With her help, we will explore the dungeons ruled by the demon NecroDancer. Gameplay mechanics remain unchanged. Crypt of the NecroDancer: AMPLIFIED is still a mixture of roguelike and music video games where we explore procedurally generated dungeons, fight, and acquire more and more powerful equipment. Our enemies move to the rhythm of the music in their own unique style. Finding a proper combination of movements is the only way of defeating them. The expansion introduces new types of dungeons and new songs and remixes. Nocturna can also be accompanied by various pet pals.
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MXGP3: The Official Motocross Videogame
May 30, 2017
Racing, Internet, Motocross, Motorbike, Multiplayer, Singleplayer.
A new installment in the series of motocross racing games created in 2013 by Milestone, an experienced Italian studio responsible for a number of notable racing games. As an official game of World Motocross Championships, MXGP3 contains real-life participants and teams that took part in the 2016 season. We are left with eighteen courses taking place all over the world, as well as with a wide range of motorcycles and a number of options to modify our participant. The events take place on open-air venues, as well as roofed arenas. The game is arcade in nature, yet the developers introduced a complex physics engine that offers a dose of realism and an advanced driving system.
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Cars 3: Driven to Win
June 13, 2017
Arcade, Cartoons, Cars, Singleplayer.
Another installment in a series of racing games based on Pixar animated movies. The game was developed by Avalanche Software, creators of titles like Pure and Split/Second: Velocity. The title enables the player to control more than twenty customizable vehicles-characters (animated cars are the main protagonists of Cars). Among them there are Lightning McQueen and Cruz Ramirez, who prepares for an encounter with his rival Jackson Storm. The action takes place on twenty unique tracks. As player wins races, he gains access to various upgrades for his vehicles. Car development system is connected to the ability to unlock new characters, tracks and gameplay features like new game modes. Cars 3: Driven to Win features high quality three-dimensional graphics that faithfully recreate the movie.
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Dead Metal Punks
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Action, Indie Games, Post-apocalypse, Shoot 'em Up, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.
A sidescrolling shooter with a post-apocalyptic setting – Dead Metal Punks is a debut project created by an independent developer: Paul Scott. In Dead Metal Punks, the players get to visit a Borderlands-like world, where the action is presented from the side and the gameplay has been divided into two different modes. In the first mode, the players control the main protagonist – Lily, while the second mode revolves around driving a fancy tank. No matter which mode we choose, we get to move left and right, and eliminate hordes of ground and air units. While playing the vehicle mode, players can experience certain platform game elements thanks to the tank’s engines that allow us to accelerate and cover a small distance in midair. Respective game stages end with boss fights, as a result of which players are awarded scrap that can be used in between the missions to upgrade our vehicle.
Endless Fables: The Minotaur's Curse
December 13, 2016
Adventure, Casual, Singleplayer, Hidden Objects.
A casual adventure game featuring hidden objects and developed as a result of the cooperation between a Hungarian studio Sunward Games and Artifex Mundi - a Polish publisher. The game focuses on the character of Pamela Cavendish, who has is given a chance to learn the truth behind a popular myth. Using Ariadne's Thread, the protagonist explores many diverse locations and overcomes the numerous obstacles she encounters. Her goal is to stop a mysterious religious group that has made efforts to resurrect the titular Minotaur. Finding the so-called Chosen One turns out to be the best solution, for this person is the only one capable of defeating the monster once and for all. In terms of the visuals, the game resembles the high standards Artifex Mundi had achieved with their previous titles. The mechanics also include patterns typical for HOPA games. Thus the player explores particular locations and gathers items required to solve the puzzles they stumble on. The experience is diversified with numerous, arcade-logic games and scenes featuring hidden objects.
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Galaxy of Pen & Paper
July 27, 2017
RPG, 2D, Humorous, Indie Games, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
Galaxy of Pen & Paper is another installment of the humorous RPG series from the Behold studio. Just like the previous games, Galaxy of Pen & Paper simulates a tabletop RPG session by reenacting the players' and game master's behavior and the events of the campaign they are playing. Unlike its predecessors, the game uses a science fiction setting. Virtual players and their characters explore the galaxy, do quests, and take part in turn-based battles. They will have to face not only small groups of enemies, but also whole squadrons of spaceships. During their adventures, both the virtual players and their characters will level up, increase their stats, and gain access to new abilities. Players will also be able to modify and upgrade their vessels. Galaxy of Paper & Paper features old-school, pixelart visuals.
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Nighthaw-X3000
April 14, 2017
Action, 2D, Indie Games, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Polish, Science Fiction, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer.
Nighthaw-X3000 is a dynamic shoot'em up game developed by the independent Polish studio N94 Games. We play as James Pilecki, an elite pilot whose job is to face the alien invaders who attacked Earth in the year 2000. Action in the game is presented from a top-down perspective. The plane we control automatically flies upwards. Our job is to maneuver in a way that will allow us to eliminate the aliens and avoid their fire. We have to be extremely agile and rely on our reflexes if we want to be victorious. The fact that the game itself is quite hard will also force us to use the entire range of available weapons if we want to succeed. Nighthaw-X3000's plot is accompanied by a couple of multiplayer game modes. The game's pace is turned up by the specially composed synthwave soundtrack. Associations with the 80's science fiction movies naturally come to mind due to Nighthaw-X3000's colorful pixel-art visuals.
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