Crusader Kings II: Rajas of India
March 25, 2014
Strategy, Economic, Grand Strategy, Internet, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer, War Strategy, The Middle Ages.
The sixth expansion for Crusader Kings II, a 2012’s grand strategy game by Paradox Interactive. Just like the title suggests, Crusader Kings II: Rajas of India expands the map with India and Eastern Persia and thus offers twice as big a game map as the one in the vanilla game. The add-on introduces hundreds of new provinces in Central Asia, and the playable area also includes a part of Siberia. The main highlight is the option to assume the role of an Indian raja. We start the campaign somewhere between 1066 and 1337 (or as early as 867, should we also have Crusader Kings II: The Old Gods). Starting out as an Indian raja, we have to choose between three religions: Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism. Each of these offers a different set of benefits and duties which influences the course of the gameplay. Moreover, numerous new game elements were implemented, such as jungles, elephants, and a caste system - something vastly different from European feudalism. The title also comes with new online options via Steam.
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Mystery of the Ancients: Curse of the Black Water
October 31, 2012
Adventure, Casual, FPP, Horror, Greek Mythology, Point-and-click, Singleplayer, Hidden Objects.
Mystery of the Ancients: Curse of the Black Water is a hidden object adventure developed by the Mariaglorum team. The plot was inspired by Greek myths and the game is mainly about solving riddles and finding objects.
Micro Machines 2: Turbo Tournament
December 31, 1995
Racing, Arcade Elements, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Cars, Singleplayer, Top-down.
Continuation of a crazy racing game, allowing you to compete with miniature cars on routes located in such common places as a table, desk or floor. In this part of the game there are new vehicles such as a helicopter or a hovercraft and a whole lot of stages located in completely new sceneries.
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Farming World
May 2, 2014
Strategy, Economic, Farm, Singleplayer.
Expanded economic game, in which we take control of a developing farm with the intention of creating a well-functioning enterprise from it. Our tasks include plant breeding, animal husbandry, hiring staff and infrastructure development, and we invest the money we earn in the continuous development of our business.
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Dragon Lore: The Legend Begins
December 31, 1994
Adventure, RPG Elements, Fantasy, FPP, Point-and-click, Singleplayer.
A fantasy-based adventure game with RPG elements. We play the role of an orphaned boy who, raised by simple farmers, learns the truth about his past. Learning the basics of fechment and magic, he decides to avenge the death of his father, the Dragon Knight, who died at the hands of the cruel Haagen von Diakonov.
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StarCrawlers
May 23, 2017
RPG, Cyberpunk, Dungeon Crawler, FPP, Indie Games, Classic RPG, Space, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
A first-person sci-fi role-playing game featuring elements of cyberpunk. StarCrawlers, a title that pays tribute to the classics of dungeon crawlers, was developed by Juggernaut Games. The player assumes the role of the leader of a group of scavengers exploring space stations and fighting hostile machines. Their main goal is to infiltrate a huge spaceship which was originally traveling to an unknown planet in order to colonize it. The gameplay mechanics were based on the classics of the genre - the action is viewed through the eyes of individual characters, who cannot rotate beyond 90 degrees at a time. The player explores procedurally generated locations, collects items, avoids traps and fights enemies in a typical, turn-based combat system. The team consists of four members, whose different skills have to be developed in such a way that they complement each other, for this is the key to success.
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Special Vehicle Simulator 2012
September 29, 2011
Simulation, Machines and Equipment, Singleplayer.
Another production of simulators, in which we are able to steer a dozen or so different vehicles, performing a number of missions using their particular facilities. In addition, the developers included in the game a simple economic model.
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Catlateral Damage
May 27, 2015
Arcade, FPP, Humorous, Indie Games, Cats, Singleplayer, Animals.
A humorous cat simulator game by experienced game tester Chris Chung. The idea of the game should sound familiar to every cat owner, who knows their pet's peculiar behavior and the urge to knock objects off cupboards or tables. You play as such an unruly cat in an empty flat, and your main objective is to destroy everything by knocking it off furniture. The gameplay involves simple mechanics. The cat you control can jump high and move objects with its paws, which can be done with s few keys and a mouse. Your goal is to earn as many points as you can in 2 minutes, but also choose the best path, which will allow you to destroy many objects at the same time.
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Runemaster
cancelled
RPG, Fantasy, Classic RPG, Norse Mythology, Singleplayer.
Classic RPG production set in the world inspired by Nordic mythology. Paradox Interactive studio, known mostly from Europa Universalis series and its numerous spin-offs (Hearts of Iron, Crusader Kings) is responsible for creating the game. The action takes us to an open world in which fans of Scandinavian culture will find such mythical lands as Midgard or Muspelheim. The universe is inhabited by people modeled on the Vikings and a number of other creatures that can be both valuable allies and mortal enemies.
Cannon Brawl
September 19, 2014
Strategy, 2D, Arcade Elements, Indie Games, Internet, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, RTS, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
A mix of real time strategy and a simple arcade with rules similar to the popular Worms series. The player has many possibilities to expand and improve the arsenal, as well as to use different attack and defense strategies. The title also allows you to fully modify the battlefield during battles and play with another player through the network or on a shared screen.
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Flight Unlimited Las Vegas
December 17, 2012
Simulation, Planes, Singleplayer.
Continuation of the mobile simulator Flight Unlimited, resurrecting the legend of the cult series of games from the 90s. In the game you can fly over Las Vegas using nine different aircraft models - from avionets to military fighters, or take part in a GTA-inspired fiction campaign.
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Destiny: Rise of Iron
September 20, 2016
Action, RPG Elements, FPP, FPS, Internet, Co-op, Looter Shooter, Multiplayer, Role-playing Shooter, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Shooters.
Another major expansion to the multiplayer FPS by Bungie Software, published in autumn 2014. Destiny: Rise of Iron is the first expansion available exclusively for the 8th generation of consoles and it requires the previous extension, called The Taken King, to work. The plot revolves around a breach in the wall, located on the southern border of Old Russia, which let hordes of fallen mutants get into the Golden Age graves, filled with valuable artifacts. Along with Lord Saladin, players set off on a journey to stop the danger and reveal the truth about the of the Iron Lords. The DLC does not dramatically change mechanics and centers on a campaign featuring a number of main and side missions. Apart from new, uncharted locations, the game introduces a new enemy faction, additional weapons, armors, items, and two new mission types called Raid and Strike, as well as a PvP mode.
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Akiba's Beat
December 15, 2016
Action, Beat 'em Up, Adventure Elements, RPG Elements, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Singleplayer, TPP, PlayStation Exclusive.
An action game developed by Japanese studio Aquire. Gameplay mechanics of Akiba’s Beat are similar to the previous production of the developer – Akiba’s Trip: Undead & Undressed. It combines RPG, beat’em up and visual novel features. The second installment of the series once again takes place in one of the most famous districts of Tokyo – Akihabara. The citizens of the district are caught in a time loop due to which they are endlessly repeating one day. The player assumes the role of young man named Asahi Tachibana. He travels through the streets and meets many NPCs with whom he can form a team. The team is needed during battles played on separate arenas. The battles are strongly inspired by the beat’em up genre – it is action based and very dynamic. Each character has unique style and equipment. What make the game even more interesting are various headsets which strengthen the attacks of the characters and give access to new combinations of attacks. Akiba’s Beat offers colorful, three-dimensional HD graphics.
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NASCAR Heat Evolution
September 13, 2016
Racing, NASCAR, Cars, Singleplayer.
Focused on NASCAR competitions, a racing game developed by Monster Games – the studio responsible for previous installments in the series, published between 2000-2002. In NASCAR Heat Evolution, you can take part in the most important event of stock car racing – NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. Thanks to official licenses, the game includes all 23 tracks from 2016 season, faithfully recreated on the basis of their real counterparts, and offers a whole bunch of drivers. The game is designed so as to cater for the tastes of both the beginners and racing game veterans. Therefore, the title features a realistic driving model that aims at providing experience as close to the authentic NASCAR driving as possible. The creators also implemented a number of simplifications, which make the gameplay less demanding and more arcade-like. The dynamic difficulty level also deserves recognition – it adjusts the pace of racing and AI of other drivers to the player’s skills.
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Deformers
April 21, 2017
Action, Humorous, Internet, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Singleplayer, TPP.
A multiplayer-oriented, crazy action game created by Ready at Dawn - a California-based studio. Online duels taking place on shaky arenas floating in mid-air constitute the core of the experience. The players are divided into two teams and having assumed control of colorful round-shaped creatures, they try to eliminate the opponents. Each of the creatures has both its strong and weak points. An enemy can be taken out by ramming or pushing them off the arena, as well as simply shooting them down. One of the key gameplay elements included here is the weight of the player-controlled creatures - one's weight gets reduced when shooting, but they can replenish it by eating objects placed on the arena, or even fallen enemies. Combat is based largely on the in-game physics. Duels are fast-paced in Deformers and on the whole, the game surprises with its colorful, crazy art style and the large portion of humor it offers.
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Story of Seasons: Trio of Towns
October 13, 2017
RPG, Economic, jRPG, Cozy Game, Farm, Singleplayer, Nintendo Exclusive.
An sequel to the 2014 farm game Story of Seasons, created by Marvelous, who also developed e.g. games in the Harvest Moon series. The fundamental mechanics of the gameplay remained unchanged. In the game, you manage a declining farm, trying to restore it to its former glory. You play mostly by taking care of your animals, buying and planting seeds, gathering and selling crops, and also meeting various NPCs. At the same time, the game is more expansive than any other installment of both aforementioned series, and your farm lies close to three large locations, whose specifics and areas differ. This calls for more creativity and looking for new ways to develop your business. Story of Seasons: Trio of Towns also features previously unavailable plants and animals, as well as activities and female characters to romance.
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The Journeyman Project 3: Legacy of Time
January 15, 1998
Adventure, Exploration Games, Puzzle Elements, FPP, Singleplayer.
The Journeyman Project 3: Legacy of Time is the last part of Gage Blackwood's adventures and Time Protection Agency. We observe the game again in the first person, and it focuses on exploring the location and solving riddles. In this part of the cycle we find ourselves in Atlantis and El Dorado.
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Outcast 1.1
December 18, 2014
Adventure, RPG Elements, Action Adventure, Singleplayer, TPP.
An action-adventure game created by the French studio Fresh3D. Outcast 1.1 is a refreshed version of an acclaimed game developed by Appeal and released back in 1999. The player is taken to the mysterious planet Adelpha, inhabited by the civilization of Talan. The player assumes the role of a retired soldier sent there to protect three scientists and find a probe that has turned out to be a threat to the entire Earth. Hailed as the messiah of the Talan, the protagonist has to gain reputation among them and liberate them from an evil tyrant. The game is played from a third-person view and for the most part, the player explores the world of Adelpha, talks to characters they encounter, completes both assignments related to the main story and side quests, but also solves puzzles and fights hostiles. Compared to the original release, the game offers slightly improved visuals, supports modern-day operating systems and high resolution settings, and features a remodeled user interface.
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Wild Guns: Reloaded
December 20, 2016
Action, 2D, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Rail Shooter, Singleplayer, Shooters, Western.
An extensive remake of Wild Guns, a classical action game that was initially released in 1994 for SNES. It was developed by Natsume in cooperation with the creators of the original. The game’s plot combines elements of western with science fiction and cyberpunk and tells the story of two protagonists: a girl named Annie, who wishes to take revenge on the Kid’s gang, and a bounty hunter, Clint, helping her. Mechanics-wise, it is a combination of arcade rail shooter and a third-person action game. While playing, we control the heroes by running, jumping, rolling, and so on, and try to aim at enemies in the back of the level. In Wild Guns: Reloaded, the classic gameplay formula was slightly polished. Apart from new arenas, opponents, and weapons, we have four (instead of two) characters at our disposal, each having their unique armaments. Furthermore, we can play in a co-op mode for the maximum of four players.
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Fire Emblem Fates: Revelation
July 9, 2015
RPG, Fantasy, jRPG, Singleplayer, Tactics, Turn-based, Nintendo Exclusive.
Add-on for the twin edition of Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright and Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest, which requires one of those titles. It has been developed by Intelligent Games studio and lets us explore a new story line. The main character doesn’t work with Nohr or sides with Hoshido, instead working on his own to discover the truth behind the conflict of those factions. Compared to the base games, Fire Emblem Fates: Revelation doesn’t stray out too far gameplay wise, with the most notable novelty being My Castle – a special location where we can interact with our allies. As we form bonds with our friends, they are willing to offer more effective cooperation during fights. Interestingly, we can also meet other players there and fight against their armies through the Street Pass function. Add-on also offers Amiibo support, which gives us access to four characters: Robin, Ike, Lucina and Martha.
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RIDE 2
October 7, 2016
Racing, Internet, Motorbike, Multiplayer, Singleplayer.
RIDE 2 is a continuation to a motorcycle racing simulator developed by Milestone and released in 2015. The player takes part in subsequent, exciting competitions coming in several single and multiplayer modes. World Tour is the main mode here and the player competes against the AI in subsequent events (there are various kinds of them) organized all over the world. The game offers over 30 tracks falling into seven categories, as well as more than 200 bikes. As for the motorcycles included, they were carefully recreated thanks to all the required licenses the creators had obtained. Similar to the previous game, high level of realism was important for the creators when preparing the second installment as well. Thus even the smallest mistakes can result in a crash and the bikes are quite difficult to control. However, numerous optional assists can be enabled, making the gameplay easier. What's more, RIDE 2 offers an extensive bike customization system allowing the player to replace over 1200 parts in their machine.
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Dawnbringer
June 15, 2016
RPG, Fantasy, Action RPG, Singleplayer.
A free-to-play mobile action RPG with microtransactions, developed by Kiloo Games. The game is set in Mournguard - a gloomy fantasy world overrun by demons a long time ago. The player assumes the role of a heavenly warrior, who loses his powers and enters the world abandoned by the mortals after being banished from his kingdom. The protagonist's goal is to initiate an apocalyptic cataclysm that will purify the land of all the evil and darkness. However, the protagonist's own brother allied himself with the demons and tries to prevent the delivery of this plan. The game is a typical representative of the genre, thus the player explores an open world, completes quests, gathers items, develops the character and fights enemies. Combat here is based on the idea of one on one duels, during which the player does not have any direct control over the protagonist. Instead, attacking (melee), blocking enemy strikes, dodging them and casting spells is all done by executing the right gestures on the screen.
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The Journeyman Project
December 15, 1993
Adventure, Exploration Games, Puzzle Elements, FPP, Singleplayer.
The Journeyman Project is the first installment of Agent's adventures cycle no. 5, which, commissioned by the Time Protection Agency, solves world crises with the help of a time vehicle, neutralizing their causes. This is a classic adventure game, in which we observe the action through the eyes of the main character.
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Crash Bandicoot HD
June 30, 2017
Arcade, 3D Platformers, Remaster/remake, Singleplayer, TPP, PlayStation Exclusive.
Developed by Vicarious Visions studio from the USA, a remake of the first installment of the Crash Bandicoot franchise. Compared to the original production, this title features brand new graphics along with a fresh soundtrack. Even though there are a few minor improvements in mechanics, the backbone of the game stays the same. Once again, you play as a bandicoot named Crash, whose objective is to stop doctor Neo Cortex from raising an army of obedient, humanoid animals. Crash Bandicoot HD is a classic 3D platform game, so gameplay consists in going through diverse locations, avoiding numerous traps, and fighting enemies by hitting them with the spin attack or by jumping on their heads. Once you run out of a limited number of lives, you'll have to start a level all over again. However, the title features a system of checkpoints, diverse secrets, and power-ups granting temporary bonuses.
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Galaxy in Turmoil
cancelled
Action, Crowdfunding, FPP, FPS, Indie Games, Internet, Multiplayer, Remaster/remake, Science Fiction, Online, Shooters, TPP, TPS, Free-to-play.
An action game set in the Star Wars universe, and a fan modification of the unfinished Star Wars: Battlefront III by Free Radical Design. The abandoned production was then adapted by Russian studio Frontwire, basing on their predecessors' accomplishments, although the final product has been visibly modernized and given high-quality visuals utilizing the Unreal Engine 4 technology. Galaxy in Turmoil features a singleplayer story campaign, taking place during an intergalactic war, although the main focus is still the multiplayer mode, centered on epic PvP battles involving two teams of 32 players each. Every battle involves infantry as well as land-based and airborne vehicles, and there is a strong focus on the ability to smoothly switch from one of them to another. During the game you use a wide range of iconic weaponry from several era of the Star Wars universe, and explore a variety of locations.
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HeartZ: Co-Hope Puzzles
June 8, 2016
Action, 2D, Indie Games, Co-op, Multiplayer, Platformers, Splitscreen, Action Adventure, Singleplayer.
A 2D platform game by French studio Upper Byte, focusing on a co-op mode. The plot if centered on the villainous machinations of Dr. Nylus, who's trying to take over the world. The players take on the roles of the heroes trying to stop Nylus and his mindless servants, and face the many traps set by the antagonists. Mechanics-wise, the game is a classic platformer, in which you have to beat consecutive levels, fight your foes and solve logic puzzles of varied difficulty. During the game, you control three characters, each of them having their own set of abilities, which you have to use properly if you want to succeed. HeartZ: Co-Hope puzzles works best in the co-op mode for three players, but you can also play on your own, switching the characters if need be.
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IA/VT Colorful
July 30, 2015
Party, Music, Rhythm, Singleplayer, PlayStation Exclusive.
An arcade rhythm/music game developed by Marvelous AQL. IA/VT Colorful allows players to cover the songs from various Japanese artists performed by vocaloid IA - a special application built from real voice samples that adds a virtual voice to music tracks. The gameplay is similar to games from the Project Diva series. Players gradually unlock new songs, and complete them on one of three difficulty levels. Their task is to press one of eight buttons when the icon symbolizing the given button shows in a small circle. Some of the tracks contain special segments that net extra points when performed correctly. The background shows a music video of the song, or a video created by the developers with a three-dimensional model of the singer. Aside from the standard game mode, IA/VT Colorful contains challenge/mission mode.
Cricket Captain 2016
July 5, 2016
Sports, Internet, Cricket, Manager, Multiplayer, Singleplayer.
Cricket Captain 2016 is another installment in the cricket manager series, developed in cooperation by Childish Things and a renown cricket player, Chris Rogers. In Cricket Captain 2016, players get a chance to manage their own Cricket team, and their task is to set the squad and tactics, search for new players, and lead the club through subsequent games. In this edition of the game, there are 79 teams in total, divided into five leagues. The games are held as part of the World Cup, as well as historic scenarios. One of the main novelties of the game is the day/night cycle, allowing the games to take place during nighttime as well, under slightly different circumstances. In Cricket Captain, the action is shown from various camera perspectives. Apart from playing solo, players from all over the world can compete in multiplayer competition.
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Total War: Warhammer - Call of the Beastmen
July 28, 2016
Strategy, Fantasy, Internet, MMO, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer, War Strategy, Turn-based, Warhammer.
The first large DLC expansion to Total War: Warhammer, another installment of the renowned series of strategy games developed by Creative Assembly. The expansion titled Call of the Beastmen allows the players to take control of a completely new playable faction of Beastmen in a new story campaign dedicated to them. The titular race of humanoid beasts was created due to mutation of humans under the influence of Chaos. The Beastmen have a very aggressive way of fighting. They have their own unique buildings, technologies, abilities, tactics, units and heroes, and are considered to be masters of guerilla warfare and a nomadic tribe which can easily move its infrastructure from one place to another. As a race marked by Chaos they can poison conquered regions and use the help of dark forces. Their gameplay style is supported by bonus units that appear depending on player’s performance in battles.
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Nyan Cat: Lost In Space
May 12, 2011
Arcade, Auto-runner, Indie Games, Singleplayer.
Official game with the famous Nyan Catem in the lead role. Nyan Cat: Lost In Space is a production belonging to the genre of dexterity endless runners, in which we manage a cat known for its Internet memes. Our goal is to score as many points as possible by collecting food and milk and bypassing enemies.
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Star Wars: Battlefront - Death Star
October 4, 2016
Action, FPP, FPS, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Star Wars, Shooters, TPP, TPS.
The third DLC expansion included in the season pass for Star Wars: Battlefront, a title that was developed by EA DICE and released in November, 2015. The expansion, named Death Star, introduces similar content as all previous DLCs for the game. The player receives four new multiplayer maps that are placed both inside the titular Death Star and in the space that surrounds it. Two new heroes are available as well - a bounty hunter named Bossk and the legendary Chewbacca, the iconinc character who was probably the most demanded character to be added to the game. As usually, the expansion also introduces new star cards and previously unavailable weapons.
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EvoCreo
May 7, 2015
RPG, 2D, Internet, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
A mobile role-playing game by ilmfinity, based on the Pokemon franchise. The production takes place in the land of Zenith, which combines a modern setting with fantasy elements. The protagonist is an Evoker — a person who specializes in catching and training creatures called Creos. When the protagonist's father disappears without a trace, they set out to find him and quickly find out about the Shadow Hive organization, which strives to rule over the world. The gameplay of EvoCreo focuses on exploring a large map, talking to NPCs, completing quests, and fighting the Creo trainers you encounter. In battle, you can use over 130 kinds of creatures, who can also evolve, which increases their fighting potential. The battles are turn-based and their result depends on the characteristics of both sides. Apart from the expansive single player story campaign, the game also features a competitive multiplayer mode.
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90 Minute Fever
September 1, 2023
Sports, Indie Games, Internet, Manager, Football Manager, MMO, Football, Free-to-play.
A MMO football manager that is the debut title from studio Isokron. In contrast to typical games of the genre, such as Football Manager, the game focuses only on duels between the players. The game allows one to create its own club from scratch and then to lead it to conquer the football world by deciding the team's roster and tactics, and managing all the key aspects of the club's activities. The game focuses on interactions between players, both directly, by playing matches, and indirectly, by influencing economy. One of the interesting features is the Time Portal system that allows us to bring real players from the past to join the team. In contrast to other online managers, 90 Minute Fever doesn’t require one to slowly climb the career ladder. From the very beginning it allows experienced players to challenge themselves in other modes. The game lacks any pay-to-win features, but playing requires a monthly subscription.
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Gardens Inc. 4: Blooming Stars
January 30, 2016
Strategy, Casual, Gardening, Polish, Singleplayer, Time Management.
Another installment of a popular series of time management games. In Gardens Inc. 4: Blooming Stars, we once again assume the role of Jill and Mike, a couple that needs an influx of cash now more than ever. The duo awaits the birth of a baby, wanting to prepare a new room for it - decorated from scratch. To achieve this goal, the family accepts an invitation to a gardening reality show, where a number of various tasks awaits them. Gardens Inc. 4: Blooming Stars is a somewhat easy and enjoyable title, although the difficulty level increases as you progress in the game – the key to success lies in appropriate planning of subsequent actions. During the gameplay, we are not only cleaning consecutive gardens, but also plant flowers, or renovate gazebos. As a reward for successful completion of tasks, we receive access to new tools, medals, and means that are essential for the decoration of the child's room, presented in a form of a pleasant minigame. The whole game is complemented by eye-pleasing, cartoonish visuals, retaining the level of the previous installments of the series.
Satellite Command
June 22, 2016
Simulation, Strategic Elements, Space, Singleplayer, Space Sim.
A mobile strategy simulation game and the first production by Stromtide Limited, created with the help of astronautics experts. In Satellite Command your task is to oversee a satellite network orbiting the Earth. There are 150 mission in the game, featuring various goals, and your main obstacles are your limited resources and the permadeath system, severely punishing you for even the smallest of mistakes. You have to e.g. manage the parameters of particular satellites, their applications and names, as well as purchase the necessary upgrades and set the satellites' orbits. You have to carefully plan all your actions from the very beginning, so you can avoid creating a space collision, which would mean starting the game from scratch. Satellite Command utilizes the advanced Unreal Engine 4.
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Rodeo Stampede: Sky Zoo Safari
June 22, 2016
Arcade, Auto-runner, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.
A free mobile game developed by Featherweight Games, the creators of Skiing Yeti Mountain. In Rodeo Stampede: Sky Zoo Safari, the player assumes the role of a rodeo champion whose job is to ride different kinds of animals and manage his own zoo. Therefore, we travel around the world to catch creatures that live in savanna. Our main goal is to get the highest possible scores by riding animals. While playing, we have to incessantly jump on running creatures, including buffaloes, gorillas and even birds. In the air, you have to tap your finger into the screen at the right moment to catch your “prey”. If we manage to stay on its back for a few seconds, the animal goes to our zoo. The game also features management elements since our zoo has to be managed and developed. Rodeo Stampede: Sky Zoo Safari is distinguished by cartoonish graphic style presented in an isometric view.
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Assoluto Racing
May 4, 2016
Racing, Cars, Singleplayer.
A mobile free-to-play racing game with optional micropayments. It was developed by a not well known studio called Infinity Vector. In the title, we assume the role of a professional driver and take part in races in which the goal is to get to the finish or complete a given number of laps as fast as possible. It is not an ordinary arcade production, though, for the developers have made efforts to make the driving model as realistic as possible while still being accessible. Various available cars (including Honda NSX Type S Zero, NSX-R, Mitsubishi Eclipse and 3000 GT or Nissan Silvia Spec.R) handle differently, which is provided by an advanced physics engine. On the other hand, you can't call Assoluto Racing a full-fledged simulator either. The game features very pretty and detailed graphics for a mobile production. While playing, we can adjust the camera to our liking, including placing it behind the car or from above the bumper.
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Detective Hayseed: Hollywood
October 7, 2016
Adventure, Point-and-click, Singleplayer.
A humorous classic adventure game full of pop-culture references, developed by the experienced Czech studio Zima Software. The story of Detective Hayseed: Hollywood takes place in the eponymous city of movie-making. Just one day before the Oscars ceremony, the list of winners is stolen. To make things worse, an anonymous perpetrator threatens to detonate a bomb during the show. This is where the eponymous Detective Hayseed steps in, his task being to thwart the blackmailers' evil plan. In terms of mechanics, it's a classic point-and-click adventure game, referencing the golden era of the genre. You mostly explore locations in search for clues and useful items, talk to NPCs and solve puzzles requiring both logical thinking and manual skills. The game is full of jokes and modern pop-culture references, while the visuals are a blend of both 2D and 3D graphics.
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Distortions
March 2, 2018
Adventure, Experimental/artistic, Arcade Elements, Music, Singleplayer, TPP.
An episodic adventure game with music game features, developed by Among Giants. Distortions tells the story of a woman who wakes up in a hospital bed in an unknown location after an accident. She notices that the time had stopped and all objects become alive only if she touches them. While traveling through the surrealistic realm with a giant, chained creature on the horizon, the protagonist is trying to discover how she got to this weird place and how to get back to the real world. The action is shown from a third-person perspective, but the game also contains 2D sequences. During the adventure the player faces logical challenges as well as arcade ones in which a magic violin is of key importance – the item enables the player to shape reality surrounding the character. Using the instrument was implemented in a way similar to classic music games like Guitar Hero and it requires pressing specific keys to the rhythm of the melodies coming from the speakers.
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Riders of Icarus
July 6, 2016
RPG, Fantasy, Internet, MMO, MMORPG, PvE, PvP, Action RPG, Online, TPP, Free-to-play.
An epic fantasy MMORPG developed by WeMade Entertainment with Nexon. The game’s plot is not an original one, and tells the story of a group of warriors fighting against an ancient evil that grew stronger having spent long years in slumber, and now threatens the entire world. The title doesn’t deviate from typical features of the genre, and the fun boils down mainly to exploration and performing quests that involve fighting various opponents. The biggest highlight of Riders of Icarus is the possibility of taming and riding many mythical beasts of different abilities. With time, the animal not only becomes our devoted friend but also a real killing machine that, depending on its unique traits, can fight alongside us or be our mount (a land or a flying one). This introduces a rather rare element of aerial combat to the genre. It is also an important part of an extensive combo-based combat system.
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The Signal From Tolva
April 10, 2017
Action, Exploration Games, FPP, Indie Games, Sandbox, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
A first-person action game with open world, set in a science fiction reality. The Signal From Tölva was developed by the independent developer Big Robot studio, the creators of the humorous Sir, You Are Being Hunted. This time, the player assumes the role of a hacker and takes control of robots that decided to explore an alien planet on their own. In this way, we have to investigate the source of a mysterious signal emitted from beneath the planet’s surface. While conducting the search in the vast, open world, we will often have to clash with hostile factions with the use of a rich arsenal of futuristic weapons and gadgets, including a plasma shield, shockwaves, and so on. Should the robot we control be destroyed, we can hack into another one’s computer and continue playing. Graphics-wise, The Signal From Tölva presents a significantly higher quality than Sir, You Are Being Hunted. The game world combines an original comic style with landscapes characteristic of the science fiction genre.
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Final Fantasy XII International Zodiac Job System
August 9, 2007
RPG, Fantasy, jRPG, Remaster/remake, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, TPP, PlayStation Exclusive.
Final Fantasy XII International Zodiac Job System is an extended version of the twelfth installment of the jRPG best-selling cycle created by Square Enix. Manufacturers have improved the graphical interface, introduced three new game modes, and significantly modified the character development system.
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Tricky Towers
August 2, 2016
Puzzle, 2D, Arcade Elements, Internet, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Singleplayer, Tetris.
An action logic game developed by Dutch studio WeirdBeard. It is an expansion of the previous game from the same creators, known as 99 Bricks Wizard Academy. Tricky Towers is another version of the classic Tetris formula. The players are tasked with placing colorful bricks that fall from the sky. After combining the bricks, they don’t disappear but create a tower. The player must create as high construction as possible. An advanced physics engine makes the task harder – the tower can collapse if the pieces are combined incorrectly. In addition to that, the players assumes the role of sorcerers, who can use various spells during the game to help themselves or make the task harder for their opponents. The game focuses mostly on multiplayer mode for up to four players in which the winner is the person whose building survives the longest time.
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Dynasty Warriors: Eiketsuden
August 3, 2016
RPG, Strategic Elements, Singleplayer, Turn-based, PlayStation Exclusive.
A spin-off to an installment in the popular series of Japanese games developed by Omega Force - Dynasty Warriors 8: Empires, a game that was released in 2014. In contrast to previous installments of the series, this time it is a turn-based RPG with strategy features. In Dynasty Warriors: Eiketsuden (originally called Shin Sangoku Musou Eiketsuden) the gameplay consists mostly of fighting battles on small arenas on which player moves and attacks by spending a certain number of action points. Various heroes have different sets of abilities and can use a wide variety of weapons. In addition to that, by playing the game skillfully one fills a Resonance bar that allows the player to perform a special attack, ending with a QTE sequence. Among the playable characters there are heroes known from the previous installments of Dynasty Warriors. The graphics of the game are similar to the main series as well, but the action is shown from a top-down perspective.
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Battle Champs
February 11, 2015
Strategy, Economic, Internet, jRPG, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.
A mobile strategy game and a debut production of the Japanese studio BlazeGames. Akihiko Yoshida, art director of such hits as Final Fantasy Tactics or Bravely Default, was involved in its development. Battle Champs bears a resemblance to the famous Clash of Clans — the player’s task is to gather resources, build a settlement, and then defend it from other participants’ attacks. Apart from regular combat units, giants play an important role in Battle Champs. The story campaign is divided into a number of various missions where we learn the rules of the game — from the basics to advanced strategies. Apart from that, the game features a multiplayer mode that lets players form groups to fight giants, perform joint missions as quickly as possible in Time Trial, or assault other people’s bases. Battle Champs features a typically Japanese visuals style, although the developers made sure it offered high-quality animations and interesting details.
Cast of the Seven Godsends: Redux
July 17, 2015
Arcade, 2D, RPG Elements, Fantasy, Platformers, Singleplayer.
An independent 2D platform game, inspired by classic 8- and 16-bit console hits. Cast of the Seven Godsends: Redux takes the players to a traditional fantasy world, in which evil emperor Zaraaima kidnaps the newborn child of Darec, the king of the realm. To rescue his son, the king has to ask for the help of seven gods, and embark on a dangerous journey. During his travels, the monarch has to defeat hordes of monsters to finally stand face to face with the kidnapper. When it comes to mechanics, Cast of the Seven Godsends: Redux is a mix between an adventure game and a hack and slash. The game allows us to traverse through six diverse worlds – including mountain tops, volcanoes, and gloomy swamps, fighting our opponents using a set of melee weapons and numerous spells. Depending on our choices, the campaign can end in several different ways. Cast of the Seven Godsends: Redux features traditional, hand-drawn visuals.
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The Great Whale Road
March 31, 2017
RPG, 2D, Strategic Elements, Historical, Singleplayer, Turn-based, The Vikings.
A strategy role-playing game set in the early Middle Ages, and the first production by Sunburned Games. The game takes place in the 7th century Europe, and there is a large focus on historical accuracy and the plot, divided into campaign for each of the playable nations (e.g. the Danish, the Franks, the Picts and the Anglo-Saxons). Independently of the chosen nation, you play as a chief of a small clan, whose duty is to care for their home village and to lead their warriors during the battles with enemies. The gameplay revolves around two seasons. While you spend winter mostly in the village, planning and managing your people and resources, in summer you sail out, usually to raid others. While the exploring part takes place in real time, the combat is turn based and features card game elements.
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Dungeon Punks
July 26, 2016
RPG, 2D, Beat 'em Up, Fantasy, Hack'and'slash, Internet, Co-op, LAN, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Action RPG, Singleplayer.
A two-dimensional action RPG modeled after a cooperative fighting game from arcade machines. The action of Dungeon Punks takes place in a fantasy world where humans lead contemporary-style lives, but the role of technology was taken over by omnipresent magic. The protagonists are couriers who accidentally discover the dark secrets of the RezCorp insurance company who resurrect their clients in case of death. This fact draws a lot of problems, mainly in the form of foes who are armed to the teeth. The gameplay itself works similarly to classic beat ‘em up productions. We can play either solo or in cooperation mode for two other players. While playing, we alternately control two different characters that possess different set of spells, special abilities, and team attacks. We can also use mounts, various power-ups, spell scrolls, and healing potions.
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Statik
April 27, 2017
Puzzle, Puzzle Elements, FPP, PlayStation VR, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, PlayStation Exclusive, VR.
Developed by Tarsier Studios, Statik is a logic puzzle game, which utilizes functionalities offered by PlayStation VR. The game takes players to a mysterious laboratory in which scientists conduct secret experiments to discover the full potential of the human brain. The story begins when the main protagonist wakes up in a hospital bed with his hands trapped in a small device; without seeing his fingers, one cannot say what is inside the electronic box, which perfectly represents how the player feels – with the PlayStation VR headgear on, he cannot see his hands either. All the puzzles in the game build on an interesting mechanic – since a puzzle solution is a mystery, no one knows which button on the controller to press at a given moment. These puzzles are based on player’s intuition and perceptivity, as well as the ability to manipulate the elements of the environment. The pattern of subsequent solutions reflects the process of the player familiarizing themselves with the construction of subsequent devices, which changes with each new puzzle. In the game, the player is accompanied by a doctor, who follows our actions and comments on them, often in a humorous way.
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Quar: Battle for Gate 18
April 5, 2016
Strategy, FPP, Meta Quest / Oculus, PlayStation VR, Singleplayer, SteamVR, Turn-based, Isometric View, VR.
A turn-based strategy game which supports VR goggles. It was created by Steel Wool Games - a developer popular for Flyhunter Origins. Quar: Battle for Gate 18 is set in a fantasy world inhabited by a civilization of humanoid creatures known as Quar. Alykinder's crusade offers chances to end an 700-year long internal conflict over leadership - the crusaders aim to conquer all the lands belonging to Quar. The story campaign comprises of numerous, varied missions that culminate in the titular Battle for Gate 18. Between subsequent levels, the player returns to the base in order to cater for the soldiers and take care of technological development. Although the game is played from an isometric view, switching to the first-person perspective is possible when the player wants to walk around the buildings and among their subordinates. The game offers eighteen types of units, including infantry equipped with rifles, cavalry or armored vehicles for example. In terms of the art style, the game's setting references World War I.
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