The Song of Seven
May 17, 2016
Adventure, Crowdfunding, Episodic, Fantasy, Indie Games, Point-and-click, Singleplayer.
An episodic, fairytale-like point-and-click adventure game by an American developer Enlightened Games. The plot of The Song of Seven is set in a fantasy world of Pria, inhabited by fantastic races and original creatures. The main character is a boy named Kiba. When a mythical evil starts growing in strength, and slowly casts its shadow upon the land, the adolescent protagonist has to leave the village and find a way to deal with the danger. When it comes to mechanics, the game utilizes typical solutions known from point-and-click adventure games, but offering a modern approach to the genre, appearing in the fully 3D environment, third person perspective camera, and analog control system. The gameplay focuses on exploration and solving logical and musical puzzles, but an equally important aspect of the game are the extensive dialogue sequences, revealing the secrets of the plot.
NHL 17
September 13, 2016
Sports, Ice Hockey, Internet, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Singleplayer.
Another installment in a series of popular sports games devoted to ice hockey and developed by EA Sports since the middle 90s. In terms of the mechanics, NHL 17 does not bring any significant changes to what the players have experienced before. However, the game brings several novelties and upgrades as usual. The creators mainly enhanced the AI of the goalkeepers, improved the physics affecting the hockey players during close encounters, modified the systems of passes and spins, as well as added several new celebrations. For the first time in the series, the player can take part in world competitions with national teams competing for the victory (International Tournament Mode). The list of gameplay variants available is complemented by modes the fans are already familiar with, such as Draft Champions or Franchise Mode - the latter features an extensive "Be a GM" component. Interestingly, NHL 17 features Arena Creator as well, which allows us to create the ice hockey rink of our dreams.
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Sword Art Online: Hollow Realization
October 27, 2016
RPG, Fantasy, Internet, jRPG, Books, Manga and Anime, Multiplayer, Action RPG, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, TPP.
A Japanese action role-playing game by Aquria, based on the popular Sword Art Online franchise, which started with a novel series by Reki Kawahara. The game is set in the near future in Japan, where virtual reality MMORPGs are wildly popular. The story of Sword Art Online: Hollow Realization takes place inside one of such games, called Sword Art: Origin, which gained popularity after a group of players was trapped in it. You play as Kirito, the protagonist of the franchise, who finds himself inside a new version of the program, this time devoid of the code fragments that would present a threat to the users. The gameplay consists mostly of exploring, completing quests, leveling up your character and arcade-like combat. During the game you encounter many characters from the books and the anime series based on them, as well as some brand new characters.
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Ray Gigant
July 30, 2015
RPG, Dungeon Crawler, FPP, jRPG, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
A combination of jRPG, dungeon crawler and a music game. Ray Gigant takes place in the future in Tokyo. The titular Gigants are aliens who invaded the Earth. The main protagonist of the game – Amakaze – stands in their way, having awakened a great power inside of himself. The player is tasked with learning to control the extraordinary abilities of the protagonist as he is trying to get rid of the invaders from his home city. Gameplay of Ray Gigant concentrates on exploration, character and his companions’ development and fighting encountered enemies. The battles are turn-based and, similarly as in music games, the player is sometimes forced to perform specific actions during a very limited time window. The action is shown from two perspectives: the exploration is shown from first-person perspective and in combat the camera moves behind the back of the character. The game features nice graphics which are stylized to look like anime.
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Monster Raid
May 1, 2014
RPG, 2D, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.
RPG game in the style of the Pokemon series. Players take on the role of coaches of creatures that try to develop by fighting with other people or opponents controlled by the AI. The creators have prepared several fun modes, including raids and Arena.
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Warbits
April 13, 2016
Strategy, Hotseat, Internet, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
A mobile strategy game featuring a turn-based combat system. It was developed by the Risky Lab studio. The action is set in the near future when humans agreed on wars being a method of solving disputes that is simply too expensive. As a result, all military conflicts were transferred into virtual reality in order for special war simulators to replace actual warfare. The game is based on mechanics of classic turn-based strategies, featuring a simple combat system which nonetheless, offers a large number of applicable tactics. The game features a relatively small number of units balanced following the rock-paper-scissors pattern. However, each of them is very different from the rest and irreplaceable in combat. Warbits offers both a single-player campaign and multiplayer competition online or in the so-called hot seat mode. The game stands out with simplistic, but also incredibly colorful cartoonish visuals.
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Monster Hunter Explore
cancelled
Action, RPG Elements, Fantasy, Internet, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, TPP, Free-to-play.
Monster Hunter Explore is an action game with a tertiary view, enriched with RPG elements. The action takes place in a fantasy world, and the player's task is to hunt powerful monsters using an extensive combat system.
Project Nova
cancelled
Action, FPP, FPS, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Science Fiction, Shooters.
A first-person perspective shooter that takes place in the universe of EVE Online. Project Nova is a free-to-play game focused on multiplayer. Instead of a classic single player campaign, the game offers various multiplayer modes. Most of them take place in narrow corridors of ships and space stations – the developers focused on dynamic encounters instead of battles taking place in large open spaces. Project Nova is more like a tactical shooter than an arcade FPS. The players can be easily killed, which forces them to play carefully and to cooperate with their companions. The game offers eight classes. Each class has different specialization and equipment. Experience points gained during the game enable the player to adapt his soldier to a preferred play style or even to create his own, customized class. Project Nova is powered by Unreal Engine 4.0.
Kingdom Hearts: Unchained X
September 2, 2015
RPG, Disney, jRPG, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.
A mobile browser version of Kingdom Hearts X – a part of one of the most successful jRPG franchises from Square Enix. This is a free application featuring optional micropayments. Kingdom Hearts: Unchained X is a prequel to the Kingdom Hearts series, so it may be interesting not only for new players, but also for the fans. In comparison to the previous installments, this version is reduced. During gameplay you visit various locations based on Disney animations, in which you fight monsters known as the Heartless. The turn-based battles with the medal system play a key role in the game. During a turn, you get one action point for each medal the character is equipped with. By tapping the enemy or sliding a finger across the screen, you carry out an attack against a single unit or a group of enemies. Moreover, medals give you special abilities which can be developed through the game. The fairytale-like atmosphere is complemented by cartoonish 2D graphics.
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Chronicles of Elyria
cancelled
RPG, Crowdfunding, Strategic Elements, Fantasy, Indie Games, Internet, MMO, MMORPG, Survival, The Middle Ages, TPP.
An MMORPG developed by Soulbound. Chronicles of Elyria is set in a fantasy world inspired by the medieval Europe. The game received financial support on the Kickstarter crowdfunding platform. The mechanics combine elements borrowed from the classics of the genre with innovative features. Therefore, the player explores a diverse, extensive world, completes various quests, but also caters for the basic needs of their character - food, drink, rest and shelter from cold and heat all have to be provided. Interestingly, the player's avatar can get married and have children. What is especially innovative however, is that one's character ages and eventually dies - their soul reincarnates and the player can continue the adventure in the body of the deceased's relative. What is also worth mentioning, is the game's character development system (which is based on skills learned alongside progression), and a complex and demanding combat system. Furthermore, both NPCs and players can give quests. Chronicles of Elyria offers both the PvE and PvP components. Obviously, the player is capable of founding guilds and making alliances as well.
Order of Battle: Winter War
July 21, 2016
Strategy, 2D, Hotseat, World War II, Multiplayer, PBeM, Singleplayer, War Strategy, Turn-based, Isometric View.
Another big expansion for the turn-based strategy game Order of Battle: Pacific developed by The Aristocrats. Similarly to the base game, the action of Order of Battle: Winter War takes place during WWII. This time the game concentrates on USSR’s aggression towards Finland, known as the Winter War. The campaign consists of 14 scenarios, including the titular Winter War, the Continuation War, and the Lapland War, covering the period between 1939-1945. You can lead the Finnish, the German, or the Russian army. Order of Battle: Winter War introduces 90+ new units, including Finnish troops on skis, German Panzer IV medium tanks, a few types of Russian T-34 and KV-2 tanks, and the iconic fighter aircraft, such as Bf-109, Fw-190, Yak-7, Il-2 Sturmovik, and Fokker D.XXI. The change of the theater of war resulted in the introduction of a new type of terrain, which influences speed of units and enables them to cross frozen lakes and rivers.
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Avadon 3: The Warborn
September 14, 2016
RPG, Fantasy, Classic RPG, Singleplayer, Turn-based, Isometric View.
The third installment of the RPG series by Spiderweb Software, inspired by the classics of the 80s and 90s. Avadon 3: The Warborn continues the storyline of its predecessors. In the game, we assume the role of a hero whose task is to protect the kingdom from all threats. When his homeland falls victim to a large invasion of monsters and barbarian tribes, his goal becomes to stop it. The action is traditionally observed from the isometric perspective, while combat takes place in turns. The protagonist can become a representative of one of four character classes. It is also possible to have a party that we can fully develop. As per the series' tradition, the story campaign can end in numerous ways and, depending on our choices, the protagonist can even join the forces of evil and conquer the land he was supposed to defend.
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Hero
cancelled
RPG, Fantasy, Hack'and'slash, Action RPG, Singleplayer.
A mobile action RPG from King.com, the creators of a series of casual puzzle games. The story is only an excuse for the gameplay, and it takes place in fantasy land of Mystia. When it’s invaded by monsters, the titular hero has to, unsurprisingly, to save the world. Hero is a classic hack’n’slash title, so we explore locations and eliminate hordes of enemies. Players can choose from several characters, including mage, knight or archer, each with slightly different fighting style, and a progression system typical for this genre. Due to its mobile nature, each adventure is relatively short, though we are always accompanied by an AI-controlled ally. The game stands out with its controls, developed so one could play horizontally with only one hand.
Crazy Killer
cancelled
Action, Indie Games, Internet, Crime, MMO, Party Game, TPP, Free-to-play.
An MMO-quiz game developed by the creators of Fantasy Wars, Majesty 2 and the Warlock series. Crazy Killer is a variation on the popular party game known as Mafia. The players are assigned their roles randomly, thus one is put in the shoes of the Killer, the Sheriff or a Civilian. The main task of a Civilian is simply to survive; the Sheriff has to identify the Killer, who tries to deprive other players of their virtual lives. Simultaneously, the players do not know the roles of other participants, whose character skins are often confusing. thus extreme caution is advised. The game is rich in various tactics the players are capable of applying. One can be after the Killer or a different player, but remaining in concealment at the same time for example. The player can also cause confusion by acting in plain sight, simply waiting for opponent's mistake. Additionally, Civilians are given random skills - some can even allow them to resurrect others. Crazy Killer offers colorful visuals and simplistic graphics without high requirements.
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Angry Birds Evolution
June 19, 2017
Arcade, Puzzle Elements, LAN, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Singleplayer.
Another installment in the popular logic puzzle/arcade game by Finnish studio Rovio. Angry Birds Evolution doesn't feature a complex story campaign: the game is set on a bird island, where the pigs arrive, and your task is to drive them off. The gameplay consists of battles between the two hostile teams. After launching your characters in a way that is distinct for the series, they roll on the floor, eliminating enemies and bouncing off everything in their way. While the basics of the gameplay seem easy, matters are complicated by the design of the levels, which are small and full of obstacles and various interactive elements, e.g. exploding crates. The gameplay is varied thanks to special abilities, which give every bird three unique attacks each. It provides a motivation for unlocking more characters — the game features over 300 of them, and each of them can be upgraded and developed further.
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LINE Pokopang
May 28, 2013
Puzzle, 2D, Match-3, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.
A match-3 game from the creators of the popular LINE communicator. While playing, we have to help the funny animals chase away the monsters that appeared in the village. In order to do this, you need to place colored blocks on a small board.
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Cities: Skylines - Natural Disasters
November 29, 2016
Strategy, City Builder, Economic, Sandbox, Singleplayer.
The third paid expansion to the successful economic strategy game Cities Skylines in which the player is building modern cities and manages their economy and industry. As the title suggests, Cities Skylines – Natural Disasters expansion introduces various cataclysms that can devastate player’s cities. Among them there are fires, meteor impacts, hurricanes and earthquakes. In order to deal with new challenges, the players can use various preventive means, such as an early warning system or evacuation. A radio is used to warn the people, and during peaceful times it can be used for listening to new music tracks. The Natural Disasters expansion introduces a long-awaited novelty – scenario mode that enables the player to create custom missions with a selected starting city and winning conditions. The created missions can be shared through the Steam Workshop.
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Manifold Garden
October 18, 2019
Puzzle, Experimental/artistic, Exploration Games, FPP, Indie Games, Singleplayer.
An original puzzle game with exploration elements, created by a small debuting team, William Chyr Studio. Manifold Garden takes the players to an irrational world where laws of physics are constantly being broken. The core of the game lies in exploration of unusual surroundings, unraveling its mysteries and rules but also solving numerous puzzles which requires the players to think unconventionally. The game is presented from a first-person perspective and the environment consists of architectonic creations that defy the laws of physics, e.g. never-ending steps or 3D labyrinths. Gravitation isn't always the same here, which means that we can walk not only on ground but also on walls and ceilings. However, in order to discover new paths that lead to new stages we should demonstrate our ability to think out of the box and go beyond clichés. The graphics, based mostly on contours, feature a cartoonish style.
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The Warlock of Firetop Mountain
September 1, 2016
RPG, Fantasy, Gamebook, Singleplayer, Turn-based, Isometric View.
An adaptation of the popular gamebook that was released in the 80's. The game was developed by Tin Man Games. It takes place in a grim fantasy universe and the player assumes the role of an adventurer who seeks to obtain treasures of a powerful sorcerer hiding at the top of the titular mountain. In order to reach the chest with the valuables, one must gain two keys and then defeat the sorcerer. Gameplay mechanics in The Warlock of Firetop Mountain are similar to classic gamebooks, allowing the player to explore dungeons, disarm various traps and fight monsters – all by selecting one of a few available actions. What’s different from the original gamebook is how the action is presented. Instead of blocks of text, the title employs fully three-dimensional graphics with text descriptions. Combat sequences play out using a turn-based system, just like in classic cRPG games.
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Summon Night 6: Lost Borders
September 27, 2017
RPG, Strategic Elements, jRPG, Singleplayer, PlayStation Exclusive, Visual Novel.
The sixth major installment in the series of jRPGs enriched with elements of strategy, visual novel and dating simulation game, which was first launched in 2000. Summon Night 6: Lost Borders tells of three characters, each having their own companion: a flying creature with unique abilities. When strangers literally fell from the skies into the world of Fillujah, the protagonists decided to learn the secret they hide. The gameplay is based on two pillars. The first one being exploration of the environment that lets the heroes get acquainted with the game world, meet new characters, and accept various quests. The second one is turn-based combat in which players can use advanced tactics and special abilities and even join the forces of two party members to strengthen an attack. The title is enriched with a myriad of additional activities and minigames, including cooking meals, fishing, and so on.
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The Uncertain: Last Quiet Day
September 22, 2016
Adventure, Indie Games, Point-and-click, Post-apocalypse, Robots, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
An episodic exploration adventure game, created by an independent studio ComonGames. The plot takes place in a post-apocalyptic world in which humanity, as a result of multiple, prolonged wars, has become completely extinct. Earth is now a home to simple life forms and AI-controlled robots. In a series of episodes, we assume the role of various machines, the main task of which is to discover the human nature and reasons for the fall of a whole civilization. The action in The Uncertain is seen from a first-person perspective, while the gameplay involves exploring diverse environments, acquiring information from leftover notes and journals, and finally, solving various riddles. The latter focus on manipulating various items and elements of the environment, often forcing the player to think unconventionally. High-quality visuals are achieved thanks to the Unity engine, with atmospheric, ambient soundtrack complementing the visual side.
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Savage Resurrection
August 18, 2016
Action, Fantasy, FPP, Internet, Multiplayer, RTS.
A hybrid of an action and an RTS game created with multiplayer gameplay in mind. The plot follows an unending war between two factions: humans and beasts. The main focus of the game are clashes between two 16-player teams. Each of the armies has a commander, whose perspective differs from the rest of the team. The leaders are given a typical RTS interface – they observe the events from a top-down camera, and their tasks include constructing buildings, research, gathering resources, and sending heavy units, such as siege weaponry, to combat. The remaining players take part in a classic action game; they can use firearms – the events are seen from the first-person perspective – as well as melee weapons, with the camera assuming third-person perspective when using them. The key to success lies in cooperation and carrying out orders received from the commander, who has a better view of the battlefield. The game uses Unreal Engine 4, which allowed for high-quality graphics.
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theBlu
April 5, 2016
Simulation, Educational, FPP, Singleplayer, SteamVR, VR.
An interactive first-person experience in which the player can observe the living depths of the ocean by using virtual reality goggles. theBlu was developed by Wevr, Inc.; The title offers three different experiences in which the role of the player is limited to observing what is happening on the screen. In Whale Encounter the users find themselves in a sunken shipwreck, from where they can observe a giant whale. Reef Migration presents the underwater journey of sea turtles. Luminous Abyss shows the creatures that live at the bottom of the oceans – medusas that glow in the darkness and strange predatory fish. During the game the player can slow down time in order to take a closer look at the surroundings. They can also use a flashlight, which is useful when exploring the bottom of the sea. Due to the character of the game, the visuals and sounds are its most important aspect – theBlu offers almost photorealistic graphics: detailed fauna and flora and realistic water. During the game the player can hear authentic background sounds accompanied by ambient music.
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Jeeboman
April 5, 2016
Action, FPP, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, SteamVR, VR.
A first-person shooter that uses virtual reality technology. The game was designed by the creators of Cloudlands and A-10. Jeeboman takes place in a futuristic city that is attacked by an army of robots controlled from outer space by an alien civilization. The player is tasked with defending from the aggressors – both in the city and on the alien ship. When fighting the enemy, the player can use five different weapons, including a laser cannon, a shotgun and a rocket launcher. The protagonist also has a handy teleportation device, which enables him to quickly move through the battlefield. In Jeeboman the player can freely look around by using their head movements. The aiming is performed by using the controllers assigned to both hands. The game takes place in a three-dimensional environment created using the Unity technology. The music that accompanies the player during the game consists of fast, electronic tracks that compose themselves well with the general feel of the game.
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Call of R'lyeh
cancelled
Adventure, Cthulhu, Exploration Games, FPP, Indie Games, Singleplayer.
A short, exploratory adventure by FPP, using motifs taken from the work of H.P. Lovecraft. The game takes us to the sunken city of R'lyeh, where according to legend lies sleeping Cthulhu, and our task is to find ten artifacts that will allow us to free ourselves from the nightmare.
Championship Manager 17
August 11, 2016
Sports, Manager, Football Manager, Football, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.
A football manager from one of the most popular series of the genre. Championship Manager 17 is a free-to-play mobile game with microtransactions, developed by Square Enix's internal studio. As always, we assume the role of a manager running a football club, whose task is to lead his organization onto a path to victory and financial success. The player’s responsibilities include making transfers, organization of training sessions, and preparation of tactical plans for the matches. Of course, balancing the budget is a key issue, the one above all others. Championship Manager 17 makes use of an extensive database built on official licenses. The authors included up-to-date statistics and line-ups, a more realistic approach and an improved interface. Other novelties include the ability to hire assistants, who can relieve us from some duties, and a two-dimensional graphic engine, allowing us to follow the matches live, and modify tactics on the fly.
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BATTLECREW Space Pirates
July 10, 2017
Action, 2.5D, Indie Games, Internet, Multiplayer, Platformers, Science Fiction, Side-scroll, Online, Shooters, Free-to-play.
A competition-oriented, online multiplayer action game created by DONTNOD Eleven - a French developer. The players assume the roles of charismatic space pirates fighting over the greatest treasures in the galaxy. The game offers four character classes - each has unique attacks and moves differently. Two teams of eight players at maximum fight one another here. Depending on the game mode, the players' goal is to gather as much gold as they can or eliminate all the enemies. The experience is enhanced with an extensive social component. Between the matches, the player can visit the so-called Tortuga, which is the social center of the game, located at a space station. There, the player can check rankings and others' statistics, begin a session with newly met pirates or take part in various challenges allowing to unlock new maps, characters, skins, additional shouts and game modes.
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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.
MegaTagmension Blanc + Neptune VS Zombies
October 15, 2015
Action, Fantasy, Hack'and'slash, Humorous, Internet, Multiplayer, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, TPP.
A hack-and-slash action game developed as an effect of cooperation between a company known as Idea Factory, and the Japanese Tamsoft studio; the game is a spin-off of the popular Hyperdimension Neptunia series. The plot of the game is unrelated to any installment belonging to the said franchise, offering a completely new, alternative universe instead. The game follows the adventures of students attending a girls' school. In order to promote the facility, they decide to shoot a zombie-themed movie. For unknown reasons however, the school gets attacked by real zombies. The female characters will have to face them, but also capture the events on camera. The game is played from a third-person view and the player assumes the roles of two characters having unique attacks and special abilities - also, the player can switch between the two at any time. MegaTagmension Blanc + Neptune VS Zombies offers a multiplayer mode for up to 4 players as well. Here, the players will find missions with unique objectives, as well as enemies that do not appear in the story campaign.
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The Fall Part 2: Unbound
February 13, 2018
Adventure, 2.5D, Indie Games, Metroidvania, Platformers, Action Adventure, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
An action adventure game with platformer elements, developed by the independent studio Over the Moon Games. The production is a direct sequel to The Fall which debuted in 2014. After the events of the original, ARID reaches the global network and her primary task is to save herself — the heroine, who is an advanced artificial intelligence, takes over various robots to do so. The gameplay of The Fall Part 2: Unbound is presented from a side view. The fun is focused on exploration of the places we visit and assuming control over various characters that have different abilities and limitations. The key to success is to use their individual capabilities not only while moving through locations but also when solving puzzles or fighting. The production is powered by the Unity technology, which provides decent graphics. Contrary to its predecessor, the title was released on many platforms simultaneously.
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Pac-Man Championship Edition 2
September 13, 2016
Arcade, 2.5D, Co-op, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Singleplayer.
One of many installments in the cult series of action games started in the 80s on arcade machines. The basic gameplay mechanics of Pac-Man Championship Edition 2 are similar to the ones offered by other titles in the series. In the game the player controls a hungry yellow ball, the titular Pac-Man, who travels through labyrinths and eats dots scattered there. Colorful ghosts are the greatest threat to the protagonist. They can be safely eaten only after player obtains a certain power-up. One of the greatest novelties introduced in Pac-Man Championship Edition 2 is the so-called chain eating, a system that provides bonuses after eating a few ghosts one after another. It requires the player to travel through the labyrinth in such way that the enemies will start following him in line. Pac-Man Championship Edition 2 offers many game modes. Among them there is Score Attack in which the player must obtain a specific number of points within a time limit; other modes are Time Attack and Adventure Mode. In contrast to the previous installment, the game features three-dimensional graphics.
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Warhammer 40,000: Sanctus Reach
January 19, 2017
Strategy, RPG Elements, Multiplayer, PBeM, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Turn-based, Warhammer 40,000.
A turn-based strategy game set in the Warhammer 40K universe, developed by debuting Scottish studio Straylight Entertainment. The game takes place in the 41st century, during the incessant conflict between the rival races. You lead one of the Space Marines chapters, called the Space Wolves, who resist the devastating orc invasion, led by Grukk Face-Rippa. Warhammer 40,000: Sanctus Reach features two story campaigns, consisting of about 50 missions, and you can use 30 varied units, both standard ones and legendary ones. The gameplay is turn-based, although the pace is fast, and it is important to use tactical maneuvers and pay attention to the topography. As the game progresses, you units gain experience and level up. The game also features a quick fight mode, in which you battle the AI or another player in the PBEM+ system.
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Command Live: Old Grudges Never Die
July 19, 2016
Strategy, 2D, Grand Strategy, RTS, Singleplayer, War Strategy, Modern Conflicts.
The first expansion to the advanced strategy game Command: Modern Air/Naval Operations released by Matrix Games and Slitherine. Command Live: Old Grudges Never Die focuses on the civil war in Syria. The player takes control of forces of either Russia or Turkey and joins the conflict. Depending on which nation the player selects, various tasks will await him. Turkey must protect its air space but can't start the war on its own or threaten the Russian soldiers. However, it can freely bomb the positions of Kurds. Russia’s main objective is to help the Syrian government in fighting against the rebels. The player can start an offensive against ISIS or help the Kurds on the north. Russia can start a war with Turkey and it must avoid giving a reason for NATO and USA to join the conflict. As always, the game is played on a two-dimensional strategic map on which the player gives orders to units.
The Shattering
April 21, 2020
Adventure, FPP, Indie Games, Polish games, Singleplayer, Surrealism, Thriller.
The Shattering is a PC-based action adventure game. The production offers a climate of psychological horror, allowing us to explore the interior of the mind of a mentally troubled hero, where we have to deal with both puzzles and agility challenges.
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Carrier Deck
June 15, 2017
Simulation, Helicopters, Planes, Singleplayer.
A management-based simulator developed by Every Single Soldier. The player assumes the role of air traffic control officer aboard the USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76), a Nimitz-class aircraft carrier. Particular missions take place on the oceans all over the world and involve managing the crew and equipment of the ship - all this to prepare the machines in time for a safe take off from the deck and to ensure their safety when they return from each mission. The aircraft carrier hosts various airplanes (E-2 Hawkeye, F/A-18 Hornet) and choppers (Seahawk, Chinook). Designing the right queue for the machines and avoiding any collisions is crucial, as the difficulty level increases with one’s progress through the game. Moreover, the player has to pay attention to the changing weather conditions. The visuals featured by Carrier Deck are limited; nonetheless, the developers managed to represent the models of particular aircraft quite well - this regards also the USS Ronald Reagan itself.
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Subsiege
September 7, 2018
Strategy, Indie Games, Internet, MOBA, Multiplayer, Under Water, RTS, Science Fiction, Tactics.
Subsiege is an original blend of a real-time strategy and a MOBA game developed by the German studio Icebird. The game takes place in the second part of the 21st century, when almost all of the Earth's natural resources are depleted. The depths of seas are the last place where they can be found. This leads to a full-scale underwater war for those exact resources. Before we start, we have to chose a couple of ships from the available ones. We will be able to use and construct only them during the RTS matches. As we play, we will have to build special structures that will gather the resources and will have to lead a group of combat units to battle. Each ship has a limited amount of oxygen, so we will have to gather as much resources as possible before our crew members face asphyxiation. We can increase our oxygen supplies by gathering oxygen tanks from destroyed enemy ships. The game offers a multiplayer mode (both co-op and competitive) along with a single player campaign. The game's PvP world has a permanent nature and constantly changes as a result of players' actions.
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Stars in Shadow
January 19, 2017
Strategy, 2D, 4X, Economic, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
A space turn-based 4X strategy game by Ashdar Games. In Stars in Shadow, we can create our own empire and lead it to interstellar domination. There are seven different factions and six sentient races at our disposal, each of which has its own history, unique development path, and goals. The gameplay is based on the four pillars of the genre: exploration, expansion, exploitation, and extermination, and the key to success is to ensure a proper foundation for our superpower by harvesting raw materials, conducting scientific research, and establishing relations with remaining factions. Depending on our strategy, the game has us take part in turn-based fights in space or on planets’ surfaces, in which entire armadas of ships as well as infantry, vehicles, and mechs can participate.
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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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Shadows of Kurgansk
October 9, 2016
Action, Crafting, RPG Elements, FPP, Horror, Indie Games, Internet, Multiplayer, Action Adventure, Sandbox, Singleplayer, Survival.
A survival adventure game with RPG and horror features developed by Russian studio Yadon in cooperation with Gaijin Entertainment. It is an improved and advanced version of a mobile title The Abandoned. Shadow of Kurgansk takes place in the post-apocalyptic Zone, filled with mysterious military bases and research facilities, weird anomalies and terrifying creatures. The player assumes the role of a survivor of an unknown disaster and is tasked with surviving and finding a way out of this place. He will have to face many dangers, such as wild animals, hordes of mutant monsters and corrupted military units. The mechanics of the game are trying to combine traits of sandbox survival simulators with survival horror. What distinguish the title from other projects are very dark, post-apocalyptic atmosphere and the world that changes drastically after the night falls.
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Hearthstone: One Night in Karazhan
August 11, 2016
Puzzle, Fantasy, Internet, Card Games, Multiplayer, Online, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.
Another expansion to the blockbuster digital card game Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft by the Blizzard company. The add-on One Night in Karazhan introduces new adventure, in which we are invited to a great party organized by wizard Medivh in the titular tower. We meet various prominent people, like the majordomo Moroes, against whom obviously we can duel. All of this to find the host who has mysteriously vanished at the beginning of the party. Expansion does not offer any ground-shaking novelties, with the biggest one being introduction of a pack of 45 completely new cards. It also presents players with previously unseen board of Karazhan tower and enhances gameplay with portals, which warp time and space to allow for summoning of random minions. Finally, there are more class-specific challenges that enable us to acquire special cards.
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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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Just Sing
September 6, 2016
Party, Karaoke, Multiplayer, Music, Splitscreen, Singleplayer.
A karaoke game created by iNiS. It is a spin-off of one of Ubisoft's flagship franchises - Just Dance, a series developed since 2009. In contrast to Just Dance, Just Sing requires the player to sing along the lyrics which are displayed at the bottom of the screen. The game monitors the player's voice and reads the movements of their lips in order to evaluate their performance. Just Sing features the latest hits and can be enjoyed in several game modes, both for single and multiplayer experience (up to 4 players). An opportunity to shoot one's own video clip is an additional feature of the game, but the player can also share their clips with others. The game requires either Kinect or PlayStation Camera. Having neither of these devices, the player can still enjoy the game with a smartphone in their hand (a special application needs to be installed first).
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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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Rick and Morty: Virtual Rick-ality
April 20, 2017
Arcade, FPP, Humorous, Indie Games, PlayStation VR, Science Fiction, Animated TV Series, TV Series, Singleplayer, SteamVR, VR.
A first-person perspective arcade title based on the adult cartoon Rick and Morty. The title is developed by the independent studio Owlchemy Labs under the watchful eye of the creators of the cartoon, including Justin Roiland. During gameplay, you take control of the titular heroes and travel through a number of locations from the TV series, where you can have fun with Rick’s crazy gadgets. There is a set of missions which can be accomplished in many ways, with the use of unique items. Even though Rick’s laboratory serves as the focal point of the game, you also travel to other planets and dimensions through portals. Rick and Morty Simulator: Virtual Rick-ality is created for VR devices and motion controllers. The visuals are attractive, but it is the physics engine that deserves most recognition, as it is responsible for the proper behavior of items that interact with each other.
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Haimrik
June 19, 2018
Action, 2.5D, Indie Games, Platformers, Action Adventure, Singleplayer, Verbal.
An original mix of an adventure game and a platformer, developed by the independent studio Below the Game. The action is set in a fantasy world in which you play as the titular hero – a young scribe Haimrik. You mission is to face an evil king and his Word Warriors. The protagonist, however, is not helpless and alone – accompanied by Masamba, a constantly-hungry lioness, he commands the Power of the Words, his basic weapon. Gameplay consists of exploring locations and jumping on platforms. Solving puzzles and fighting enemies play the key roles in the title – both aspects require stepping on the right stones with words carved in them. For example, a stone with “water” written on it, neutralizes a fire trap, while closed doors are opened by a stone with the word “key”. The title features loads of black humor and unusual, monochromatic visuals with the sepia effect.
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Funk of Titans
January 9, 2015
Arcade, 2.5D, Auto-runner, Humorous, Greek Mythology, Platformers, Singleplayer.
An endless runner game by A Crowd of Monsters, set in an alternative version of ancient Greece. As Perseus, you face the Titans of rap, pop, and rock music, who divert people's attention from the favorite genre of the Black Zeus, the Lord of Funk. Like in other endless runner games, you can't control the direction the protagonist is heading to or his speed — you can only react to obstacles by jumping or eliminating them. The game consists of forty main levels and some bonus ones, utilizing mechanics similar to those of the popular Jetpack Joyride. Funk of Titans also features a distinct brand of humor, mostly present during the fully voiced dialogues.
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ReRunners: Race for the World
June 29, 2016
Arcade, 2D, Internet, Multiplayer, Free-to-play.
A mobile arcade racing game with platform game features. It is the first game developed by Klang Games. In ReRunners: Race for the World the player assumes the role of a runner who wants to become the best runner in the world. Other players have a similar goal and one must race against them during the game. Gameplay mechanics are rather simple and consist mostly of jumping and avoiding obstacles on a few dozen of varied levels such as jungle, floating island or a rainbow arc. Levels feature open structure, allowing the player to freely explore them and collect various power-ups like bombs or jetpacks during the race. The power-ups are helpful in completing the race on first place. Additionally, as the game progresses, the player gains experience which allows him to develop abilities such as double jump. The game focuses only on online multiplayer mode.
Final Fantasy: Brave Exvius
October 30, 2024, End of Life
RPG, Fantasy, jRPG, Singleplayer, Turn-based, Free-to-play.
A mobile installment of one of the most popular jRPG series, based on the free-to-play business model. Final Fantasy: Brave Exvius is set in the world of Lasis were we can encounter magic crystals. Thanks to them, humanity entered a path of prosperity and peaceful development. Alas, the forces of evil approach the land with the intention of destroying the crystals. The campaign tells the story of two knights who become the realm's last line of defense, along with other famous Final Fantasy characters. At the core of the game are turn-based battles during which we command a party of several heroes of different abilities and equipment. The title features an extensive magic system that lets us combine attacks of companions into powerful combos. Outside combat, we explore the world, have conversations, visit stores, and develop skills. The available missions usually require us to wade through hordes of enemies and to defeat a boss. The adventures are relatively short and therefore even few-minutes sessions make sense.
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Exile's End
October 30, 2024, End of Life
Arcade, 2D, Indie Games, Platformers, Action Adventure, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
A 2D action game inspired by the classic shooters for Commodore 64 and Amiga computers, such as Flashback or Another World. The hero of Exile’s End investigates a space colony to find out why it has lost contact with Earth. He soon finds out that his employers have been conducting some shady experiments. Gameplay wise, Exile’s End is a mix of platformer and action game. We explore the planet’s surface and fend off enemies with various weapons, with a boss waiting at the end of each level. Aside from the story campaign, which lasts several hours, the game offers a survival mode, in which we go through a series of crowded stages of increasing difficulty and upgrade our weapons and equipment between the levels. The old school 2D visuals of Exile’s End resemble classics of the 8- and 16-bit era, as does the soundtrack composed by Keiji Yamagishi (Ninja Gaiden, Tecmo Bowl, Captain Tsubasa).
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Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA X
October 30, 2024, End of Life
Party, Adventure Elements, Music, PlayStation VR, Rhythm, Singleplayer, PlayStation Exclusive, VR.
The seventh installment in the arcade music game series by SEGA. To play the game you need a good sense of rhythm and quick fingers to push the buttons appearing on screen. As usual, the main characters are the virtual vocalists, Miku Hatsune being the most prominent. Their digital voices are generated by professional music software, which has been used by fans to create thousands of songs from many genres; several dozens of them make an appearance in the game. Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA X is the first title in the series featuring a story campaign, in which you help Miku and other characters discover the digital idol world. As the game progresses, you unlock new cutscenes and events, similar to the previous installments. The production features several hundreds of outfits and accessories for the characters, and completing an outfit matching a song gets you a bonus. Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA X utilizes the same graphic engine as the other games in the franchise, although its visuals are better.
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