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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Battleship (2016)
August 2, 2016
Strategy, Internet, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Ships, Turn-based.
Another digital adaptation of the popular Battleship game. This edition was created by Ubisoft. Gameplay rules are similar to the original game. During the game the player is tasked with destroying all ships of his opponent. The ships are hidden in various parts of the map that is divided into a grid. In contrast to "classic" naval duels that usually take place on a piece of paper, the console version has attractive, three-dimensional graphics and advanced social functions. Battleship offers two main gameplay modes. In addition to the classic mode, the player can also play Clash at Sea mode, in which during the game he or she gathers resources and activates various special abilities of units. The game also has a story campaign during which one completes a series of missions. The game allows the player to challenge the artificial intelligence or play like in a typical PvP game – both locally on one console and through the Internet.
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MeiQ: Labyrinth of Death
December 17, 2015
RPG, Dungeon Crawler, Fantasy, FPP, jRPG, Singleplayer, Turn-based, PlayStation Exclusive.
A Japanese role-playing game created as a the fruit of labor of two developer - Idea Factory and Compile Heart. The game is a dungeon crawler featuring a turn-based combat system. The player is taken to an alternative world where the Earth gets encompassed by eternal darkness. A prophecy is the planet's only hope - it tells about a key which is capable of restoring life to the planet. Estra, the protagonist, sets out on a mission to defeat four deadly gods, as she is a mage capable of controlling machines. In doing so, she is supposed to be able to obtain the valuable artifact, essential in saving humanity. The player commands a team of four female mages and their mechanical guards made of parts that were either bought or found - the parts affect their attacks, abilities, as well as both the robots' strong and weak spots. The game is played from the first-person view. The player encounters numerous enemies, but also different puzzles. In MeiQ: Labyrinth of Death, both movement and combat are turn-based.
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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Europa Universalis IV: Rights of Man
October 11, 2016
Strategy, Economic, Grand Strategy, Historical, Internet, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer, War Strategy.
An add-on for Europa Universalis IV, created by Paradox Interactive studio. The expansion requires the base game to be installed. The core of the gameplay hasn't changed, but a lot of new features, tweaks and new functions have been included. Novelties include Great Power mechanics – a special functionality, that gives access to new influence mechanics once you choose one of the great nations. Great Powers can threaten the weaker nations, or offer lucrative proposals, which can influence their internal politics. Europa Universalis IV: Rights of Man also includes a larger set of traits for individual leaders, awarding certain bonuses for countries they rule. State management has been expanded with new orders, while characteristics of some commanders can now influence their performance on the field of battle. Lastly, Coptic Christianity and fetishism have received new objectives.
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Epistory: Typing Chronicles
March 30, 2016
Adventure, RPG Elements, Fantasy, Indie Games, Action Adventure, Singleplayer, Text, Isometric View.
An action-adventure game with metroidvania features. The player assumes the role of a muse, one of the goddesses of fine arts from the Greek mythology – the main protagonist is tasked with finding inspiration for the female writer who asked her for help in writing a new book. In order to complete this objective, the protagonist will travel through a fantasy, fairy-tale world, face various dangers and solve numerous environmental riddles. What makes Epistory – Typing Chronicles unique in comparison to other games are the mechanics based on the player typing specific words on the keyboard. By doing so the player can fight the encountered enemies, cast elemental spells and interact with the game world. The game was developed in many language versions and varied difficulty levels allow us to choose the appropriate complication level of words and endurance of the opponents. The game has a nicely looking graphics – the character models, enemies and surrounding elements look as if they were made of paper. The title features an original, fairytale-like soundtrack.
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The Brookhaven Experiment
July 5, 2016
Action, FPP, FPS, PlayStation VR, Singleplayer, SteamVR, Shooters, Survival Horror, VR.
An FPP shooter game for VR headgear. The plot of The Brookhaven Experiment focuses on the eponymous mysterious experiment, which resulted in the creation of a space time portal, letting through hordes of monsters. You play as a man who's trying to stop the ongoing apocalypse and close the portal. Apart from the VR headgear, the game also utilizes motion controllers, which are used to shoot and interact with the environment. The game is focused on eliminating the monsters, including the larger boss ones. It's important to manage your ammo supply and flashlight battery, and to upgrade your equipment. Apart from the single player story campaign, the The Brookhaven Experiment also features a Survival Mode, in which you face consecutive waves of enemies. The game utilizes the Unreal Engine 4, which provides high-quality visuals. The music, guaranteed to raise your blood pressure in the more intense segments, is also worth noting.
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Dofus Touch
August 17, 2017
RPG, 2D, Fantasy, Internet, MMO, MMORPG.
A mobile version of the popular MMORPG for PC which debuted back in 2004. Dofus Touch was developed by Ankama Studio. The game takes us to a fantasy world that consists of seventeen vast locations. The gameplay is focused on exploration of varied environments, collecting new equipment, fighting opponents taken straight out of medieval bestiaries, and developing our hero. The protagonist can represent one of eleven classes and thirty professions that let us, for example, trade of craft weapons. Apart from the PvE module, the game features a PvP mode that lets us fight other players. The title is powered by the technology used in the PC version, offering two-dimensional colorful graphics. Dofus Touch is free-to-play and offers optional micropayments.
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Call of Duty: Black Ops III - Salvation
September 6, 2016
Action, FPP, FPS, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Shooters.
The last, fourth DLC for Call of Duty: Black Ops III, released in November 2015. The expansion called Salvation is a part of the season pass, and similarly to the previous add-ons, it is available only for PC and 8th-generation consoles. As always, the expansion includes four new multiplayer maps: Citadel takes place in a medieval castle. Micro is a wacky map, featuring a picnic table, with the players taking control of miniaturized soldiers. Outlaw is a Black Ops II map, Standoff, only remade in a western fashion, while Rupture is a modified location from CoD: World at War, now presented as an advanced research outpost. Salvation DLC is also the conclusion of the cooperative Zombie mini-campaign, in which the protagonists fight for their souls, facing the mysterious Dr. Monty and his army of undead.
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Riptide GP: Renegade
August 19, 2016
Racing, Internet, LAN, Motor Boats, Multiplayer, Singleplayer.
Futuristic jet ski racing game created by Vector Unit - the developers of the two previous installments, Hydro Thunder Hurricane and Beach Buggy Racing. Riptide GP: Renegade allows us to assume the role of a hydro jet (futuristic jet ski) driver. Banned from Riptide GP, the official racing league, the protagonists competes in illegal races. These are much more dangerous, as they take place on often unsafe, dangerous tracks, while the competitors also have to deal with the police. Hydro jets are able to achieve deadly speeds, jump more than a dozen meters at a time while executing spectacular stunts. As the game progresses, we receive new hydro jets, spending our hard-earned cash to upgrade them. Riptide GP: Renegade offers an extensive career mode, in which we compete in illegal races, fight bosses, and slowly make our way into the community. A multiplayer mode has been included, allowing for competitive races for up to eight players, as well as time attack challenges. All of this is complemented by attractive 3D visuals.
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Snooker Nation Championship
April 17, 2019
Sports, Billiards, Indie Games, Internet, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Singleplayer.
A snooker simulator from Cherry Pop Games, an independent studio, known for Pool Nation, and it’s reedition, Pool Nation FX. When it comes to mechanics, Snooker Nation Championship doesn’t differ much from its predecessor. For the players unaccustomed to the game itself, an accessible tutorial has been prepared, introducing the gamers to basic controls, for example, placing the balls, or applying necessary rotation. Playing solo, we can compete with AI in championships, which are comprised of elimination bout and 5 rounds of the main tournament. In multiplayer modes, we can face other players in a local mode, or take part in ranked online matches. In case of the multiplayer modes, the game allows us to set some basic parameters of the game. The players can also customize their equipment, including cues and balls. Snooker Nation Championship incorporates three-dimensional visuals and realistic physics, making the balls act exactly the same as if on a real pool table.
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Sorcerer King: Rivals
September 15, 2016
Strategy, 4X, Fantasy, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
A stand-alone expansion to Sorcerer King, a turn-based 4x strategy. Similarly to the basic version, the expansion was created by Stardock Corporation. This time, the players assume the role of a mortal ruler whose goal is to achieve immortality. Sorcerer King: Rivals introduces two new factions (King Bazzar’s dwarves, and necromancers, led by Archmage Velemor), each with their own technologies, spells, and troops. The expansion marks the return of the Sorcerer King, who recruited three new lieutenants. As a result, the enemy armies can use up to five commanders, with two of them randomly chosen by the game before the beginning. Additionally, new items and resources are waiting to be discovered, as well as bonus content created using newly-implemented mission editor. The expansion can also be bought as a cheaper DLC.
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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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Kingdoms of Camelot: Battle For The North
March 1, 2012
Strategy, Economic, Internet, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, The Middle Ages, Free-to-play.
A social economic strategy in which we must build a powerful empire. Players develop their army, conquer surrounding settlements, use the help of famous medieval knights and form alliances with other participants of the game.
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The Crew: Calling All Units
November 29, 2016
Racing, Internet, Co-op, MMO, Police, Cars, Sandbox.
Another expansion for the MMO racing game by Ivory Tower. It features a mini-campaign consisting of 12 missions, in which you can play as the other side — the policemen. The gameplay consists of dynamic and spectacular pursuits, and you can now use previously unavailable gadgets and abilities. The policemen can use electromagnetic charges and call for air support, while the other participants use flash grenades and infinite nitro. Moreover, The Crew: Calling All Units adds new vehicles, which you can mod to make them into police cars. Curiously, you can choose the police side in the base game too, but to drive a police vehicle, you need the expansion.
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Devil Daggers
February 18, 2016
Action, Fantasy, FPP, Singleplayer.
A first-person shooter which casts the player in the role of a character sent to eternal damnation in hell. In the center, there is an arena where stigmatized souls fight hordes of demons and other devil spawn. The player eliminates subsequent waves of enemies, gains new weaponry and acquires new abilities during his fight for survival. The protagonist dies very often here, for the game is characterized by high difficulty level, thus the player is bound to start over numerous times. The player is given a weapon called the dagger, which is capable of shooting projectiles either in bursts or concentrated. The protagonist's movement was based on classic patterns - the game even features rocket jumps that appeared first in the Quake series. Devil Daggers offers retro visuals, resembling games released in mid 90s. Furthermore, the player can place their scores on the online leaderboards, where one can also view replays of other players' attempts.
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The Gallery
April 5, 2016
Adventure, Exploration Games, Adventure Elements, Episodic, FPP, Meta Quest / Oculus, Singleplayer, SteamVR, VR.
An exploration game, designed with virtual reality devices in mind. The Gallery – Episode 1: Call of the Starseed is the first episode in a series called The Gallery: Six Elements. The protagonist enters a fantastic world brimming with secrets in order to find his sister. The action is presented from a first-person perspective, and the player can look freely around the game world. The controller is used to direct the hero into the area we want to go next, or to use the equipment and interact with the environment. The gameplay involves exploration of a dark world in search of notes and non-player characters, which can be spoken to. Along the way, we encounter various environmental riddles, forcing us to cleverly use our items or employ the laws of physics, and hide from various enemies. In the background, we can hear music composed by Jeremy Soule, the author of soundtracks for, among others, The Elder Scrolls series.
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Rise of the Tomb Raider: Blood Ties
October 11, 2016
Action, PlayStation VR, Action Adventure, Singleplayer, TPP, VR.
A single player expansion for Rise of the Tomb Raider. The players once again assume the role of the fearless archaeologist, Lara Croft. This time we must assist Lara in exploring her family estate. The heroine must prove that she is the rightful heir to the great fortune accumulated by her ancestors. In contrast to the basic game, action of Rise of the Tomb Raider: Blood Ties is limited solely to Croft Manor. Aside from the story, the game includes Lara’s nightmare, a special mode similar to various horde modes. The protagonist has to defend the manor against monsters taken out straight of her nightmares, using a wide variety of weapons. The expansion has been released in digital distribution, and as a part of a special edition: Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration. PlayStation 4 version includes support for PlayStation VR - virtual reality goggles.
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A Place for the Unwilling
July 25, 2019
Adventure, 2D, Crowdfunding, Experimental/artistic, Indie Games, Singleplayer, Isometric View.
An open world adventure game inspired by productions such as Sunless Sea and The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask. In A Place for the Unwilling we find ourselves in a small city full of various secrets and riddles.
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Nine Parchments
December 5, 2017
Action, Fantasy, LAN, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Singleplayer, Isometric View.
Nine Parchments is a cooperative action game developed by the creators of the Trine series. The game takes place in a fable fantasy land and tells the story of young adepts of magic. Instead of spending years on studying at the Astral Academy they decide to embark on a journey to find the titular nine parchments that, according to legends, grant their owners incredible power. The whole game is filled with dark humor. Our heroes gradually learn more powerful spells, but, as they don't care much about safety, their actions very often have devastating results for the third parties. Nine Parchments works like a shooter game in terms of mechanics. The action is presented from an isometric point of view and gameplay focuses on eliminating our enemies with spells. The game's complex magic system is based on five elements: fire, ice, electricity, life, and death, and enables us to create all sorts of spells. Nine Parchments was created as a co-op game for four players.
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The Elder Scrolls Online: Dark Brotherhood
May 31, 2016
RPG, Fantasy, FPP, Internet, MMO, MMORPG, PvE, PvP, The Elder Scrolls, TPP.
The fourth major expansion to the MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited by ZeniMax Online and Bethesda Softworks. The DLC pack allows you to become a member of the eponymous Dark Brotherhood, the most famous assassins' guild in the game's universe. This time they try to expand their influence in the western part of the Cyrodiil province, which lets you explore the locations known from The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, especially the cities of Anvil and Kvatch. Apart from the main campaign, Dark Brotherhood also features many PvE elements, including daily assassination contracts, two smaller delves, and a pair of boss fights: a tournament in the Kvatch Arena and a minotaur hunt in Tribune's folly. Additionally, after joining the Dark Brotherhood you get a new passive skill line and unlock new items to craft. There is no minimum experience requirement to be met to play the DLC.
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Fall of Angels
November 2, 2011
RPG, Adventure Elements, Fantasy, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
Fall of Angels is an RPG game. The production is modelled on Japanese representatives of this species and offers an extensive feature layer and turn-based combat system. An additional attraction are numerous puzzles, reminiscent of puzzles from classic adventures.
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Dropzone
February 15, 2017
Strategy, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, MOBA, Multiplayer, RTS, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.
An online science fiction strategy game by Sparkypants Studios, combining elements of a classical RTS with elements of modern MOBA productions. The action of Dropzone is set in times when humanity’s future is dependent on the mysterious energy source called the Core, and the only place where it can be found is Europa, one of the Jupiter’s moons. The problem is that the place is also a target for the alien race of Kavash. While playing, we control powerful battle mechs and our goal is to defeat the aliens as well as gather the necessary energy. The gameplay is similar to that of classic RTS productions but the developers completely dropped the base building element, focusing solely on tactical battles between two three-member teams. Skirmishes take place on small maps and usually last about 15 minutes. Both teams have to defeat their opponents and take control of the Core located in the middle of the map.
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Fighting Fantasy: House of HelI
January 18, 2013
RPG, Horror, Gamebook, Singleplayer.
Fighting Fantasy: House of Hell is a PC-based adaptation of the 1984 paper paragraph. The production is maintained in a climate of horror and combines traditional for its genre text narration and decision making with extensive RPG mechanisms, within which our character has action-impacting statistics.
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Home Behind
June 3, 2016
Action, RPG Elements, Indie Games, Action Adventure, Roguelike, Singleplayer, TPP.
HomeBehind is an adventure/RPG game and the first title developed by TPP STUDIO. HomeBehind tells the story of a refugee who lost his wife and contact with his daughter as a result of a civil war. Fighting for survival, he decides to get to Europe to find the missing members of his family. During the journey he will have to face many difficulties, such as hunger, illnesses, or lack of acceptance. The game takes place in a procedurally generated world where our hero will meet many NPCs who may help him by selling him the necessary provisions. However, not all of them will be friendly and we will be forced to fight with them from time to time. The game has a complex character progression system with a skill tree and offering fifteen different professions. We will have to choose our equipment accordingly to our current needs. HomeBehind also offers a crafting system which will allow us to prepare our own meals.
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Table Top Racing
January 31, 2013
Racing, Arcade Elements, Internet, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.
An arcade racing game, which can be compared to the Micro Machines series, because during the game we drive small cars on the kitchen table, in the car workshop and more. Production offers several single and multiplayer modes.
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Killer Instinct Classic
November 22, 2013
Fighting, 2D, Internet, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Remaster/remake, Singleplayer, Xbox Exclusive, Xbox SmartGlass.
Re-edition of Rare's classic brawl, which debuted in 1994 on arcade vending machines. In the game we take part in the title martial arts tournament, organized by the powerful corporation Ultratech. Apart from the most famous and courageous warriors from all over the world, there are also creatures artificially created by Ultratech, for whom this is a test of combat skills.
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Asemblance
June 21, 2016
Adventure, Exploration Games, Episodic, FPP, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Thriller.
An episodic psychological thriller exploration game, the first one by Nilo Studies, founded by Niles Sankey—formerly a member of Bungie for ten years, the creators of e.g. the Halo franchise and Destiny. The game was inspired by American TV series such as The X-Files or The Twilight Zone, as well the British series Black Mirror and video games like The Stanley Parable or P.T. (the playable teaser of the ultimately cancelled Silent Hills). In Asemblance you play as a mysterious protagonist trapped in a machine capable of memory simulation. To escape, you need to delve deep into the protagonist's mind and recover memories which would be better off forgotten. You journey through various—and at times surreal—fragments of the protagonist's past. The game utilizes the first-person perspective, and the gameplay is focused on exploration and limited interaction with the environment.
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Masquerade: The Baubles of Doom
April 19, 2016
Action, Humorous, Indie Games, 3D Platformers, Action Adventure, Singleplayer, Slasher, TPP.
A tongue-in-cheek action-adventure game by Big Ant Studios from Australia, which is a combination of a brawler and a 3D platformer. Masquerade: The Baubles of Doom takes you to a fantasy world invaded by an army of maniacs named Clowns. They want to find Druid Orbs – the mythical artifact granting its possessor the power to rule the world. You assume the role of Jaxx, one of the Clowns, who decides, together with his friend Comedia, to look for the Orbs on his own. Gameplay primarily revolves around battles with waves of opponents, during which you can dodge, counter attack, and even throw a powerful hammer – the hero’s main weapon. Each move can become a part of an extensive combo, which fills the energy bar enabling the hero to make powerful super-attacks. The game features comic book-like graphics and a large dose of humor.
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Raiden V: Director's Cut
February 25, 2016
Arcade, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Science Fiction, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer, Shooters, Top-down.
The fifth official installment in a series of classic, scrolling top-down shooters. Raiden V was created by MOSS - a Japanese developer in possession of the rights to the franchise since 2005. Similar to the previous installments, the plot presents a great war between humans and Cranassian - an alien civilization that has attacked the Earth. The player has to face the invaders, assuming the role of a pilot. The game offers several characters to choose from, including a British or American male, as well as a Portuguese, German or a Romanian female. Each of the characters has a different personality and biography. Also, the player chooses from among three fighter planes (Japanese, French or American) differing both in statistics and weaponry. The story campaign comprises of a set of missions, during which the player fires at incoming enemies, drops bombs on ground targets and avoids enemy fire. The players have three fire modes at their disposal, allowing for continuous fire, shooting in bursts and launching rockets. Each of the cannons can be upgraded. Every level has their own setting and ends with a boss fight. What is new in Raiden V, is the Cheer System allowing another player to join the game at any moment.
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Gear Gauntlet
April 15, 2016
Arcade, 2D, Puzzle Elements, Indie Games, Platformers, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.
A dynamic action-arcade game developed by the debuting studio Drop Dead Interactive. Gear Gauntlet is a game with no plot per se, concentrating entirely on original gameplay mechanics in which the key role is played by the system of color change that resembles mechanics in music games, such as the Guitar Hero series. During gameplay you take control of a small gearwheel and your objective is to go through winding corridors and collect gears similar to the one you steer, while avoiding traps and dangers, such as spinning circular saws, boosters, teleports, etc. To make things harder, some of the gearwheels are hidden behind colorful barriers that can be broken only by a wheel of the same color as the barrier. Gameplay features an extremely fast pace and emphasizes quick reaction time.
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Bushido Bear
May 11, 2016
Arcade, 2D, Ninja, Samurai, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.
An arcade action game developed by Spry Fox studio for mobile platforms and distributed by using the popular free-to-play model. In Bushido Bear the player assumes the role of an excellently trained samurai bear that must protect the forest from the incoming demons. The gameplay is divided into several levels during which the protagonist faces waves of enemies using various combat styles. During the confrontation the player uses a sword and must attack the rivals in such way that he won’t touch the enemy weapon with his body. The game is played by drawing lines on the touch screen and jumping to various places in order to, for example, avoid incoming shurikens. As the game progresses, the player gains access to new bears, some of which are agile and fast while other are slower but equipped with useful abilities like teleportation. The game features colorful 2D graphics and oriental tone.
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Coffin Dodgers
July 8, 2015
Racing, Arcade Elements, Kart Racing, Indie Games, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Singleplayer.
A racing game developed by the independent developer Milky Tea Studios. The action takes us to Sunny Pines, a place of health retirement for seven senior citizens. When the town is visited by The Grim Reaper who wants to pick-up some souls, the heroes present him with an unusual deal – if they manage to convince the reaper that there is still a lot of life in them, by participating in a series of crazy races, the being will leave them alone. The game offers the ability to participate in races as one of seven seniors, racing the Grim Reaper and his army of zombies on thirteen varied tracks. The winner of this unusual tournament has to race with the Grim Reaper himself. In Coffin Dodgers, knowing the track is not the only a prerequisite of success – the players have to utilize various pick-ups and a wide range of weaponry such as walking sticks or makeshift firearms. The game offers a single player campaign, as well as a multiplayer mode, offering split-screen and online gameplay modes. Coffin Dodgers is powered by Unity technology, resulting in high-quality 3D visuals.
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Battlevoid: Harbinger
August 12, 2015
Simulation, Strategic Elements, Roguelike, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
A turn-based exploration game with rougelike elements, created by Bugbyte, an independent Finnish studio. The player is cast into the role of a commander of a space fleet. His task is to enter an uncharted enemy star systems to investigate the situation. As the galaxy is randomly generated during each playthrough, each game offers a different experience. Battlestation: Harbinger focuses on exploration of an open world, interactions with alien races, and completing various task – from escorting duties up to clashes with enemy ships. Along with our progress in the game, we receive access to new modifications and technologies allowing us to not only upgrade our ship, but also create a small fleet. The game employs decent two-dimensional visuals.
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The Karters
June 7, 2018
Racing, Kart Racing, Internet, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Polish games, Singleplayer.
The Karters is an arcade racing game developed by the Polish developer Cmoar Studio. The game was inspired by Crash Team Racing from the PS One console. In the game, we control one of the dozen or so cartoonish characters available and take part in crazy races that take place in many various locations, such as jungle, sunny beach, dust-filled canyon, or wacky town. Driving model used in The Karters is far from being realistic. Instead, it focuses on pure fun and arcade controls. The overall design alludes to the classic arcade racers like Crash Team Racing or Mario Kart. Just like in those games, gameplay in The Karters is enriched by many cartoonish weapons and power-ups located all over the racing tracks. Along with single player and multiplayer, the game also offers the Battle Arena mode, where damaging your opponents' cars is number one objective.
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Master Levels for Doom II
December 26, 1995
Action, FPP, FPS, LAN, Multiplayer, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Shooters.
Developed by id Software in collaboration with GT Interactive, this is a set of additional maps for Doom II: Hell on Earth, released in 1994. The pack, entitled Master Levels for Doom II, includes 20 brand new maps (plus one hidden map), prepared under license and supervision of id Software by several independent artists. Due to the specificity of the set, individual levels have not been combined into larger episodes like the parent game, and each of them constitutes a separate whole.
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The Silver Case
October 7, 2016
Adventure, Detective, Police, Singleplayer.
A detective adventure game prepared by Goichi Suda and Playsim studio and a remake of a title originally released for PlayStation in 1999. The Silver Case retains the same plot, with only minor changes. The story takes place in Japan, in an area known as 24 Districts. A series of brutal and very strange murders takes place, with the famous killer Kamui Uehara pinned as the main suspect. Problem is that he was killed a few years earlier by one of the local detectives. The whole story is split into two interweaving scenarios, in which we either follow the events from the perspective of the local police officers, or assume the role of a journalist investigating the whole story. When it comes to the gameplay, the game is a classic adventure game, realized in a typical detective game style. And so, the list of our responsibilities includes searching for evidence and clues, interrogating witnesses, and other aspects of the investigation. The game received new visuals, created from scratch using Unity 5 graphic engine.
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Fated: The Silent Oath
April 28, 2016
Adventure, FPP, Meta Quest / Oculus, PlayStation VR, Action Adventure, Singleplayer, SteamVR, The Vikings, VR.
An episodic action adventure game by Frima, set in the mythical world of the Vikings. The title was designed with VR headsets in mind. Fated: The Silent Oath was developed by a former writer for the Assassin’s Creed series and focuses on a certain family that faces Ragnarok, which is the Nordic counterpart of the end of days. We assume the role of the father who tries to protect his loved ones from the wrath of gods. The action is shown from the first-person perspective. While playing, we engage in activities that are typical of the genre, such as exploration, having conversations, and solving puzzles. There are some arcade sequences, as well. At the same time, the title is full of emotions, putting a great emphasis on such emotions as bravery, love, sacrifice, compassion, despair, or joy.
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XCOM: Enemy Unknown Plus
March 22, 2016
Strategy, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Tactics, Turn-based, PlayStation Exclusive, Isometric View.
An extended version of the turn-based tactic strategy XCOM: Enemy Unknown developed by Firaxis Games, which was a restart of the cult series started by Microprose in 90s. The plot tells a story of the first conflict between humanity and an extraterrestrial civilization. You are in control of a head of the XCOM organization, whose aim is to fend off the invasion of aliens and figure out their technology. The strategy mode allows the player to develop the base, conduct scientific research, and control equipment and weapons production. Once informed of alien activity, you go to missions played out in turn-based system, during which you lead a team of highly-trained soldiers. Your objective is to simply neutralize all enemies on the map. XCOM: Enemy Unknown Plus includes the base version of the game along with released a year later add-on, XCOM: Enemy Within, which introduced new resources, weapons, maps, upgrades, and skills.
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River City: Tokyo Rumble
August 8, 2013
Fighting, 2D, RPG Elements, Internet, Multiplayer, Side-scroll, Singleplayer, Nintendo Exclusive.
Two-dimensional scrolled fight belonging to the famous Kunio-kun series, which has accompanied players since 1986. We play the role of a boy named Kunio, who, together with his friends, intends to stop gangsters spreading through the streets of Tokyo.
Valley
August 24, 2016
Adventure, Exploration Games, FPP, Indie Games, Action Adventure, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
An FPP action-adventure game featuring sci-fi elements and focusing on exploration. It was developed by Blue Isle Games - a Canadian team popular for Slender: The Arrival. The player is taken to the titular valley, which is a mysterious place located somewhere in the Rocky Mountains. Assuming the role of an unspecified character, the player traverses a set of diversified locations, trying to discover the secrets hidden in the area. The protagonist makes use of the L.E.A.F. exoskeleton, which belongs to the latest inventions in technology. However, thanks to the possibilities the exoskeleton offers, the exploration is very dynamic, for the protagonist can access locations an ordinary human being would not be able to reach. One of the most important uses of L.E.A.F. is control over life and death - the player can both deprive organisms of their lives or literally breathe life into them. There is a price to be paid for this ability however, because each death of the protagonist causes the entire valley to decay gradually.
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Spellbinders
April 27, 2016
Strategy, Fantasy, Internet, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer.
A multiplayer strategy game, developed for mobile devices by Kiloo game studio. In Spellbinders, players assume the role of powerful beings called Titans, belonging to various mythologies. The gameplay focuses on subsequent encounters between them. Players can choose from a large set of titans, offering unique units and abilities. The encounters take place on maps, each having several alternative paths. The point of rivalry is to destroy the enemy’s buildings. The problem is that after the summoning of the fighter, he moves on his own, facing the enemy’s forces. The key to success is an appropriate choice of units and their paths of movement, in order for the units to be able to deal with the surprises prepared by our enemy. On the whole, the gameplay is rather multiplayer-oriented, but there is a possibility of polishing our skills by clashing with artificial intelligence.
Rocketbirds 2: Evolution
January 26, 2016
Action, 2D, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Platformers, Splitscreen, Singleplayer.
A sequel to the two-dimensional platform game released by Ratloop Asia in 2011. The story of Rocketbirds 2: Evolution takes place once again in an alternative reality in which birds became the dominant species. During the game player assumes the role of agent Hardboiled Chicken, the protagonist of the previous entry in the series. Once again he is trying to stop the evil Putzki who is attempting to take over the world. Gameplay mechanics are similar as in the previous installment of the series. It is a classic 2D platform game that focuses mostly on shooting. The novelties added to the game include the expanded variety of weapons and a new Rescue Mode, in which up to four players (offline or online) are going together on a hostage rescue mission.
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Auto Age: Standoff
September 21, 2017
Action, Internet, MOBA, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Post-apocalypse, Cars, Singleplayer.
A representative of the MOBA genre, created by Phantom Compass - an independent developer. Among other MOBA titles, the game stands out both with its single player story campaign and an artistically original game world. The players are taken to post-apocalyptic United States ruled by motorized gangs. Assuming the role of such a group's member, the player gains access to an extensive system of car modifications, allowing them to work on the chassis, body, armor or weaponry of their vehicle. The multiplayer component is the core of the game, and this is based on two teams fighting one another to destroy the enemy's base. Apart from that, the game features a traditional PvP mode; significantly, duels can be played both online and in the split-screen mode. The in-game story campaign is an interesting component - the player gets acquainted with a conflict between two gangs ruled by Valentina Vega and a person known as Dark Jaw. The game makes references to science-fiction movies from the 1980s, which is intensified by simplistic, cartoonish visuals representing retro-futuristic art style.
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Wurm Unlimited
October 21, 2015
RPG, Crafting, Fantasy, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Sandbox, Online, Singleplayer, TPP.
A sandbox RPG which is a stand-alone version of a MMORPG Wurm Online. Both titles use the same technology, gameplay mechanics, and content. The difference being that Wurm Unlimited introduces a single player mode, and allows for creating private servers for multiplayer gameplay. Wurm Unlimited throws the player into a fantasy universe, and offers a complete freedom in choosing as to what to do next and what line of work should we pick up. We can get involved in animal husbandry, farming, sea adventures, city management, or even become a god. The game world is dynamic, with changing seasons, and plant growth. The players can also change the area around them, by e.g. cutting trees, or digging holes in the ground. A complex crafting system allows for resource gathering and constructing items, buildings, or even entire cities. Combat in Wurm Unlimited takes place in real time, and is slightly arcade in nature. Aside from smaller encounters with AI-controlled monsters, great wars can erupt between factions controlled by the players.
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1heart
October 10, 2014
Adventure, 2D, Horror, Indie Games, Point-and-click, Polish games, Singleplayer, Hidden Objects.
A climatic adventure game with elements of horror, in which we play the role of one of the sisters, kidnapped and locked in a dark, mysterious place. The game consists of classic puzzles, requiring the collection and use of objects, logical-arcade mini-games and occasional searches for hidden objects.
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The Lab
April 5, 2016
Arcade, FPP, Minigames, Singleplayer, SteamVR, VR.
A free application developed with virtual reality devices in mind. It was created by Valve Software, the owner of Steam and such franchises as Half-Life, Dota, and Counter-Strike. The Lab is a set of unconnected mini-games that utilize the capabilities of virtual reality. In one of them, the player defends a castle from incoming waves of enemies with a bow. In another, we shoot piles of boxes with a huge sling, while yet another one lets us drive a futuristic vehicle and shoot objects that appear around us. Apart from this kind of fun, The Lab consists of educational programs such as Human Medical Scan, in which we stroll between human body parts, or Solar System that allows us to watch and play with the planets. The Lab presents different setting, depending on the game we play, it could be a cartoonish castle, a meadow, or a futuristic room.
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The Collider 2
April 19, 2016
Arcade, Meta Quest / Oculus, Polish games, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Shooters, VR.
A dynamic space shooter and a sequel to The Collider - a simple arcade game developed by Shortbreak. Set in a science-fiction world, the game casts the player in the role of a space fighter pilot who has to engage in a fight against powerful space invaders to save the human race. Once it became clear that conventional weapons are ineffective, the only chance of defeating the enemy was to go inside the mothership in order to destroy it from within. The player completes various missions involving infiltration, reconnaissance or sabotage. Traveling through subsequent tunnels of the mothership's internal structure at high speeds, the player avoids obstacles and different defensive installations. The Collider 2 offers alluring visuals based on Unreal Engine 4. Also, it supports Virtual Reality sets.
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The Terminator 2029
December 15, 1992
Action, Cyberpunk, Movies, FPP, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Shooters.
A cyberpunk first person shooter based on the motifs of the Terminator film series. While playing, we play the role of a subordinate Colonel John Connor, who heads a special strike group whose task is to destroy the criminal artificial intelligence of Skynet and the army of robots controlled by it.
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MagNets
January 30, 2015
Arcade, Indie Games, Multiplayer, Singleplayer.
Developed by the industry veteran - Richard Weeks, MagNets is an arcade game in which the player is trying to contain an uprising of machines that has paralyzed Polarity City. One can do this by controlling Faraday - an android that uses an electromagnetic net to disable enemy robots and collect precious minerals from their scrapped bodies. The obtained resources can be transformed with the recycletrone into objects necessary for completing quests as well as gadgets ensuring additional protection during the subsequent fights with the bloxbots. The story campaign comprises twenty challenges, which can be approached in one of the three available difficulty levels. One can face the machines alone or accompanied by a friend in cooperative mode. There is nothing standing on player’s way to fight another player.
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