Prune
July 23, 2015
Puzzle, 2D, Experimental/artistic, Indie Games, Singleplayer.
A minimalistic logic game developed by the independent studio Polyculture, led by Joel McDonald. Gameplay comes down to trimming a tree branch and shaping it so that it can reach the sunniest spot. To make matters more difficult, you will come across a number of obstacles and dangers, so your priority is the plant’s safety, not its high growth rate. 2D visuals of Prune are kept in a neat, minimalistic style accompanied by calm, ambient music. The title features simple, intuitive controls.
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Boggle
August 4, 2015
Puzzle, Internet, Multiplayer, Board & Card, Singleplayer.
A virtual edition of a popular American word game from the early 70s, developed by Frima Studios and Ubisoft. The game reuses the most popular rules known from its board game predecessor. The players have to create as many words as possible from a random set of sixteen letters, which are written on the wall of a set of dice placed on a special 4x4 grid. Each round lasts only 3 minutes, with every participant trying to create as many correct words as possible in that time. One who finds the biggest number of unique combinations wins the round. The game employs simple visuals that are designed to keep the players focused on the game. The virtual edition of Boggle offers a multiplayer mode for up to four players.
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Final Fantasy Explorers
December 18, 2014
RPG, Arcade Elements, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Action RPG, Singleplayer, TPP, Nintendo Exclusive.
An action RPG developed by Square Enix. It is an action-based spin-off of the Final Fantasy series. The player controls a group of explorers who are trying to find all pieces of the Grand Crystal. The gameplay mechanics combine the traits of Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles and the Monster Hunter series. The game can be played alone or with three friends through an online cooperation mode. The players can choose from twenty characters that vary in looks and profession. The game features a large variety of enemies based on the previous entries in the Final Fantasy series, offering many challenges and quests to complete. Thanks to all of that the title provides many hours of high quality entertainment. It also features an advanced character development system that enables the player to unlock new skills and gain varied equipment. The title also offers three-dimensional, high-quality graphics.
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Stories: The Path of Destinies
April 12, 2016
RPG, Fantasy, Hack'and'slash, Indie Games, Action RPG, Singleplayer, Isometric View.
An action RPG set in a fantasy world, created by Spearhead Games - an independent Canadian studio. Stories: The Hidden Path (also known as Stories: The Path of Destinies) takes the player to a region filled with floating islands, inhabited by several species of anthropomorphic animals. The player assumes the role of a sky pirate - a fox by the name of Reynardo, who stood up to the powerful Empire's armada, taking on the responsibility for saving the native country. Stories: The Path of Destinies offers classic hack-and-slash mechanics - the player explores the game world, gathers gold and items, develops the character and fights hordes of enemies. The game features an arcade combat system. A narrator comments on the in-game events, enriching the context with additional meanings. Additionally, the player makes important moral choices. Both the story and the narrator adapt dynamically to the player's choices.
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Pike and Shot: Campaigns 1494-1698
August 13, 2015
Strategy, Historical, Multiplayer, PBeM, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
A new installment in a popular series of turn-based games, created as a joint effort of Byzantine Games and The Lords Games. The game takes us to Europe during the age of pike and shot (1494 – 1698), introducing three separate campaigns encompassing 40 historical battles from the Thirty Years’ War, the English Civil War, and the series of conflicts between Austria and Ottoman Empire, including Siege of Vienna. Additionally, the game introduces a “skirmish” mode which creates a fictional campaign taking place on randomly generated maps. The gameplay in Pike and Shot: Campaigns 1494-1698 does not differ much from its predecessor. Players control a chosen nation, engaging in tactical battles requiring a number of strategic decisions which can influence the course of the whole campaign. Victories, as well as defeats contribute to mental state and battle readiness of our soldiers. Aside from a single player mode, the developers introduced a multiplayer module employing PBEM++ system. The game employs high-quality visuals, inspired by battle scenes from that era.
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Pike and Shot
October 17, 2014
Strategy, Historical, Multiplayer, PBeM, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
A turn-based strategy developed by Byzantine Games and The Lordz Games Studio. The game takes the players to 16th and 17th century Europe, an age when melee weaponry began to be slowly replaced by firearms. We can take part in three conflicts: Italian Wars, Thirty Years’ War, or the English Civil War. In all, we are given 10 historical battles, in which we control forces the size of a battalion and larger. Each battlefield was recreated using historical sources, while the available units correspond to real banners from that era. The key to success is to employ adequate tactics for each encounter, while the decisions made by the players have an utmost influence over the whole continent. The game offers five difficulty levels and a PBEM multiplayer mode. The visual side was based on the authentic battle scenes from the era.
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Duke Nukem 3D: Megaton Edition
March 20, 2013
Action, FPP, FPS, Humorous, Internet, Multiplayer, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Shooters.
Definitive release of Duke Nukem 3D, the legendary 1996 FPS, which includes all the published add-ons, as well as the original and extended edition of the stand.
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Cloud Chasers
October 15, 2015
Action, Action Adventure, Singleplayer, Steampunk, Survival.
A mobile action-adventure game created by Blindflug Studios, focusing on survival-related gameplay mechanics. The plot in Cloud Chasers takes on the difficult subject of illegal immigration, presenting it however, in the unusual form of an allegory that employs fantasy elements. The game is set in a steampunk land of deserts that has been in decline because of the greedy residents of flying towns. The player assumes the role of a father who raises his daughter on his own. Facing starvation and inevitable death, he decides to risk everything and sneak inside one of the levitating towns. The protagonist's goal is to make his way through five great deserts - each of those has slightly different difficulties for the player to overcome and challenges to conquer. Completing the challenges requires the player to search for resources, manage their supplies, as well as be able to deal with different threats and random events during numerous arcade sequences. The player's choices have a significant influence on the course of the adventure.
Zombie Vikings
September 1, 2015
Adventure, 2D, Hack'and'slash, Humorous, Internet, Multiplayer, Platformers, Splitscreen, Action Adventure, Singleplayer.
A 2D arcade platformer game with hack’n’slash elements, developed by the indie studio Zoink Games, best known for its highly-absurd production Stick it to the Man!. The action of Zombie Vikings begins in the moment when the mischievous god Loki decides to steal the last, magical eye of Odin, who in turn resurrects four disgusting zombie-Vikings and tasks them with reclaiming the stolen item. In the game we can play the role of one of the four playable characters, each of which has different skills at their disposal; the skills can also be upgraded by means of special runes. The heroes can choose from a sizeable arsenal of around 40 weapon types, which are differentiated not only by their unique names but also their usage (e.g. the ability to use vomiting or chopped off heads of enemies). Zombie Vikings is filled with irrational, absurd comedy and is most enjoyable when played in local co-op mode, in which the players can combine their characters into one, giant zombie-Viking.
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Flying Tigers: Shadows Over China
May 29, 2017
Simulation, Arcade Elements, World War II, Indie Games, Internet, Multiplayer, Planes, Singleplayer.
An arcade flight simulator set in Southeastern Asia during the Second World War. It was developed by Ace Maddox - a Swedish game-making studio. The plot is based on historical events and the game tells a story of a secret combat squad of volunteers standing up for China against Japan's aggression. The game is characterized by arcade flight physics, focusing on spectacular aerial acrobatics and shooting in the TrazerTime mode which slows down the passage of time. Faithfully recreated Far-Eastern setting and a set of fighter planes belonging to the American, British and Japanese air forces are definitely strong features of the game. It is also worth noticing that the game offers dynamically changing weather conditions, which affects the air battles. The game features a standard single player campaign and several multiplayer modes for up to 16 players in one session.
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Chaos Rings
April 20, 2010
RPG, Dungeon Crawler, jRPG, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
Chaos Rings is a jRPG game with a turn-based combat system. While playing, we lead a duo of heroes and are mainly engaged in exploring dungeons, developing character skills and battles with monsters.
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Tsioque
November 7, 2018
Adventure, 2D, Fables, Crowdfunding, Arcade Elements, Fantasy, Humorous, Indie Games, Point-and-click, Polish, Singleplayer.
A 2D point-and-click adventure game inspired by such titles as Dragon’s Lair and the Pajama Sam series. The game was developed by OhNoo Studio (responsible for e.g. Tormentum: Dark Sorrow and Amelia and Terror of the Night) from Poland. You assume the role of a young girl named Tsioque. She is imprisoned in her family’s castle by the Evil Wizard, who cast a powerful spell on it, turning the whole castle into a deadly trap. Tsioque has to escape the fortress and at the same time stop the adversary. TSIOQUE features a deep, dark multi-threaded plot, yet it still full of humor. Adventure elements, such as exploration and puzzle-solving, interweave with arcade sequences. Environment constantly changes and the heroine can interact with almost all characters and environment elements; even so, carelessness is punished with death. TSIOQUE utilizes attractive, hand-drawn graphics and orchestral soundtrack composed by Edward Harrison.
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Ultratron
March 18, 2013
Arcade, 2D, Indie Games, Science Fiction, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer, Top-down.
A classic two-dimensional shoot 'em up game. We play the role of a bionic robot fighting aliens who have destroyed the human race. The creators have prepared more than 40 levels filled with dozens of enemies, during which we will gain numerous character upgrades and new weapons.
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Beach Resort Simulator
November 28, 2014
Simulation, Economic, Singleplayer.
Simulation game combining elements of city builder and economic strategy. The player is faced with the task of bringing a small, run-down resort to prosperity. In order to do that, he has to plan investments, build hotels, restaurants and bars, take care of the beach and the nearest neighbourhood, as well as provide tourists with entertainment and various attractions. Success, however, does not come easily - it requires meticulous planning, balancing expenses and taking care of a steady stream of customers.
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Swap Cops
September 2, 2015
Strategy, Puzzle Elements, RPG Elements, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
A mobile turn-based strategy game, created by the team responsible for Swap Heroes. The game is distributed in a free-to-play mode with optional microtransactions. In Swap Cops, we take control of a group of futuristic police officers, battling dangerous criminals. Our team can include twelve heroes, each having unique abilities. Similarly to Swap Heroes, the game is focused around turn-based battles with more and more powerful waves of enemies. What makes the title stand out among other turn-based games is the fact that before each round, the player can make one change in the team roster, while the heroes attack and defend themselves on their own. Despite its appearances, this automatization doesn’t make the game easy, as heroes have many unique abilities, with their positioning being an important factor. Additionally, we cannot afford any manpower losses, and each dead police officer forces us to repeat the battle. Swap Cops is a single-player only title, with online rankings being the only substitute for multiplayer mode. The game sports old-school 2D visuals, with a top-down.
Farm Heroes Saga
March 26, 2013
Puzzle, 2D, Match-3, Singleplayer.
Another match-3 application by King, known primarily for its famous Candy Crush Saga. This time, instead of sweets, players arrange fruits and vegetables. The production also included various power-ups and social aspects.
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Heroes of Order & Chaos
November 21, 2012
Strategy, RPG Elements, Fantasy, Internet, Co-op, MOBA, Multiplayer, PvP, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.
Spin-off edition of the popular mobile MMORPG Order & Chaos Online, realized in the form of a typical MOBA game, focusing on PvP and cooperation modes. Players' teams of 3 or 5 players can take part in the game, and the aim of each team is to develop its own base and level the opponent's headquarters with the ground. In the game there is also a variant of solo play.
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Evoland 2: A Slight Case of Spacetime Continuum Disorder
August 25, 2015
Arcade, Experimental/artistic, RPG Elements, Indie Games, Action Adventure, Singleplayer.
A sequel to the original production by Shiro Games, which is a kind of sentimental journey through the history of video games. The story of Evoland II is based on the popular time travel trope, and you play as a multitude of varied characters, each of them having their own history and motivation, as well as unique playstyle. Like its predecessor, it is a role-playing game, although it also combines many other other genres, such as classic fighting games, logic puzzle games, adventure games, dynamic platform games, action games, and typical shooter games. Evoland II also continues the tradition of matching the visual style to the genre, which means you can visit both simple 2D locations and detailed 3D environments. The game constitutes the creators' tribute to many popular productions and genres.
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Ravenmark: Mercenaries
July 10, 2013
Strategy, Fantasy, Internet, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Tactics, Turn-based.
Ravenmark: Mercenaries is a turn-based fantasy strategy. We command a troop of mercenaries taking on orders from three factions waging war with each other. Successes fill our treasury, which allows us to develop branches and take up more and more difficult contracts.
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Lichtspeer
September 27, 2016
Arcade, 2D, Humorous, Indie Games, Co-op, Mythology, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Polish, Singleplayer.
A simplistic arcade game requiring the player to throw spears at incoming enemies. This is the debut of Lichthund - an independent Polish developer. The game is set in the far future and the world itself was inspired by Germanic mythology, which is combined here with elements of science fiction and abstract humor. The player assumes the role of a bright-haired warrior who traverses this fantasy world and fights mythological creatures. Throwing bright spears at enemies approaching from the right side of the screen is the core element of the game. The player's objective here is to hit the target before it manages to reach the protagonist. The gameplay is diversified with special powers, such as the rainfall of luminous spears that encompasses the entire map. Powers such as this one can be upgraded alongside progression. Subsequent locations are highly diverse, as is the bestiary here. From time to time, the player encounters powerful bosses - defeating them requires application of adequate tactics. Lichtspeer stands out with its interesting graphic style, which is made of two-dimensional objects and bright colors.
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Redden
July 9, 2015
Arcade, 2D, Indie Games, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.
An unusual arcade game from the South Korean studio Bulosodeuk. The story focuses on items that have spent too much time on the shelves of One Hundred Denarii shop. They come to life after the owner leaves and share with each other the stories about their previous incarnations. This lets us follow a pot which used to be a shuriken or a cleaver that was made out of a ball’s remains. Redden presents the players with 33 locations from various historical periods, with each mission starting with a shot bullet that we control. Our task is to avoid obstacles by using wind and accelerating. Even though our main objective is to reach the end of the level and destroy certain object, there are also optional objects to destroy, as well as characters that we don’t have to kill. Each type of bullet has different properties in the form of special powers that can make our task easier. All of this is presented in pleasant, two-dimensional visuals, which are quite unique due to their colorful backgrounds that contrast with black objects in the foreground.
Super Awesome Quest
July 9, 2015
RPG, 2D, Puzzle Elements, Fantasy, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.
A unique title from Boomzap Entertainment, combining features of RPG with games from the match-3 genre. Players take control of Greg the knight, who, along with his companions, sets off on a dangerous journey for fame and wealth. What makes Super Awesome Quest stand out is its original battle system. Tiles on the bottom of the screen have symbols that refer to various actions (e.g. attacking or defending). However, they are oriented face down, and we only see those that adjoin them. If two tiles that represent the same action border on each other, their effect will be enhanced. This is complemented by the presence of various potions and equipment we collect throughout the game. Super Awesome Quest employs good-looking, two-dimensional visuals with cartoonish style.
Devilian
December 10, 2015
RPG, Fantasy, Internet, MMO, MMORPG, PvE, PvP, Action RPG.
A fantasy action RPG enriched with a number of MMO elements. In the game, we assume the role of the last defenders of Aelkein - unique heroes that fight a bloody battle to save their world from a fallen god. The game takes place in an open world divided into various lands, where we undertake the main story quests, as well as some cooperative ones (for example: boss raids). There are four character classes at the players’ disposal, each having unique equipment and skills that belong to three different skills trees. Additionally, Devilian offers a quite powerful crafting system, the ability to use animals as mounts, and a number of other, typical MMO features, such as forming guilds and alliances or trading with other players.
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Sonic Runners
June 27, 2016, End of Life
Arcade, Auto-runner, Platformers, Singleplayer, Sonic.
A mobile game and a part of one of the most popular franchises in history. The production is a blend of a platformer and a typical runner game, set in the universe of Sonic the Hedgehog. You can not only play as the main character, but also as his friends, including Tails the Fox and Knuckles. The levels, called “episodes” in-game, are endless, although you can progress to the next one after earning a certain amount of points. Every character has a special ability, which helps them overcome obstacles (e.g. Sonic can triple-jump and Knuckles is super-strong, which makes him hit harder). The game features nicely designed maps full of platforms, enemies, and obstacles, making it more difficult to break records. You can find many collectibles and fight various bosses. The characters can be upgraded (they have three statistics: speed, strength, and acrobatics) and unlocked. The game's beautiful 2.5D was inspired by classic 8-bit and 16-bit console productions. The game was withdrawn from distribution due to a too aggressive business model.
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Age of Empires II HD: The African Kingdoms
June 27, 2016, End of Life
Strategy, Internet, Remaster/remake, RTS, The Middle Ages, Isometric View.
The second expansion to Age of Empires II: HD Edition from 2013. Unlike the first DLC, which was a commercial remake of a fan-made modification to the original Age of Empires II, The African Kingdoms was built from ground up entirely by the developers of the original game, Hidden Path Entertainment. The expansion takes us once more to the Middle Ages, however, this time we travel to a completely different region of the world – the African continent. There, you take command of such nations as the Berbers, Malians, and Ethiopians, as well as the Portuguese. Each nation has its unique architecture, technology, and units (e.g. camel archers). In terms of gameplay mechanics, the DLC introduces an innovation - varied surfaces. Your choice to construct buildings on rock, sand, or other terrain will now affect the construction's stability.
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Robinson: The Journey
June 27, 2016, End of Life
Adventure, Exploration Games, FPP, Meta Quest / Oculus, PlayStation VR, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, VR.
A first-person adventure game focused on exploration. The game was developed by the German team at Crytek (famous for the best-selling Crysis series) and designed to support virtual reality technology. The story is set on an unknown distant planet combining tropical flora with prehistoric fauna embodied by powerful dinosaurs. The surface of the planet is littered with remnants of technologically advanced but now extinct civilization. The player takes control of a small boy, the sole survivor of a spaceship crash. He has to explore the mysterious land through his adventures and interactions with the environment. The game stands out with the latest generation of CryEngine ensuring high-quality visuals that put this game ahead of the majority of games supporting VR goggles.
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Clicker Heroes
June 27, 2016, End of Life
RPG, 2D, Casual, Clicker, Fantasy, Indie Games, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.
An arcade role-playing clicker game, in which the gameplay mechanics focus on quickly clicking the screen of your phone or tablet. In Clicker Heroes you play as a hero traveling through a fantasy world full of various creatures. You usually click the monsters to death and loot what's left of them for gold coins. You use the money to develop your hero and make him stronger. You can also hire a helper, who fights the monsters on his own, even when the game is turned off. This way you defeat hordes of foes and earn heaps of money, which you later spend on hiring more helpers, developing them, or obtaining special abilities. You have a certain number of enemies to defeat on each level, along with a stronger boss, which needs to be defeated in 30 seconds; if you fail, the boss' health renews and you have to start over.
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WipEout 2097
June 27, 2016, End of Life
Racing, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
Continuation of a racing game released in 1995, set in the realities of science fiction. This time we sit at the helm of even more powerful cars, competing on completely new routes and using an extended arsenal of power-ups and weapons. The whole is characterized by a significantly better graphic design, thanks to the use of modern 3D cards.
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Company of Heroes 2: The British Forces
June 27, 2016, End of Life
Strategy, World War II, Internet, Multiplayer, RTS, War Strategy, Tactics.
A third stand-alone expansion for Company of Heroes 2. It was developed by the Relic Entertainment studio, creators of the base game and the two previous expansions. As in the case of the Western Front Armies add-on, developers focused mainly on the multiplayer mode and added British Armed Forces to network game. Along with it developers provided the players with 15 new units, 6 commanders with various abilities, and 8 new maps depicting historical places of World War II. It is worth noting that the authors also included the cultural differences that were present in the British Army, and that we can develop technology tree in two ways, with emphasis on either its offensive or defensive aspects. In contrast to previous expansions, The British Forces features also a number of cosmetic improvements in graphics and animations as well as improved balance between various factions.
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Static Sky
June 27, 2016, End of Life
Strategy, Cyberpunk, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Tactics, Isometric View.
A cyberpunk real-time strategy game and the first production by Danish studio Framebunker. In Static Sky you lead three mercenaries, who are always summoned by influential corporation when there is dirty work to be done. The trio consists of a heavy weapons expert, an agile streetwise samurai and a secret agent, whose weapon of choice are two deadly blades. The game features an isometric view and focuses on the tactical aspect of the gameplay. The combat takes place in real time, although you can slow it down to issue orders to your party. An important part of the game is hacking various devices. As the game progresses, with the money you earn you can upgrade the characters by buying them additional abilities, better weapons or useful equipment.
Gauntlet: Slayer Edition
June 27, 2016, End of Life
Arcade, Fantasy, Hack'and'slash, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Singleplayer, PlayStation Exclusive, Isometric View.
An upgraded version of Gauntlet, a title with arcade origins known from early stages of PC gaming. The remade version (released in 2014 on PC) was developed by Arrowhead Game Studios. Gauntlet: Slayer Edition is a new incarnation of a dungeon crawler released on arcade machines in 1985. The players enter a fantasy world, and their task is to explore grim dungeons inhabited by dangerous monsters (giant spiders, armed skeletons), or even ghosts. We can choose from one of four heroes (Warrior, Valkyrie, Elf, and Wizard), different in terms of playstyle as well as powers and abilities. Aside from the single player mode, a multiplayer module has been introduced (online, as well as locally). Compared with the PC version, Gauntlet: Slayer Edition has better visuals, and more balanced gameplay.
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Taiko no Tatsujin: Wii U Version
June 27, 2016, End of Life
Arcade, 2D, Hotseat, Co-op, Multiplayer, Music, Splitscreen, Rhythm, Singleplayer, Nintendo Exclusive.
A new installment of Japan's popular series of music games, in which players hit the rhythm of music on virtual taiko drums. The title is the first representative of the series on the Wii U console and has an extensive library of more than 70 licensed works from anime, games, series and popular films in the Land of the Cherry Blossom.
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Taiko no Tatsujin: Tokumori!
June 27, 2016, End of Life
Arcade, 2D, Hotseat, Co-op, Multiplayer, Music, Splitscreen, Rhythm, Singleplayer, Nintendo Exclusive.
The second installment of the popular in Japan series Taiko no Tatsujin, which came to the Wii U console. As in the previous parts, we are dealing here with a classical music game, in which to the rhythm of music we hit the virtual taiko drums. Production has an extensive library of over 100 licensed works from anime, games, series and popular films in the Land of the Cherry Blossom.
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Overland
June 27, 2016, End of Life
Strategy, Indie Games, Post-apocalypse, Singleplayer, Survival, Tactics, Turn-based, Isometric View.
Overland is a survival strategy game developed by Finji. The game takes place in a not-so-distant future where an unspecified cataclysm devastated the North American continent. We lead an constantly changing group of survivors who, traveling by car, are trying to reach their destination. Gameplay focuses on survival. We will be forced to make many difficult decisions as we play. We will also have to find a way to deal with the constant shortages of gas, ammunition, and supplies, but monsters that hunt their prey with their hearing are the biggest threat we will have to face. The game is presented through a series of turn-based events that take place on small areas covered with square grid. During each turn we will have the opportunity to give orders like moving, starting a campfire, resting, looting the area, and fighting.
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Human Resource Machine
June 27, 2016, End of Life
Puzzle, 2D, Experimental/artistic, Indie Games, Programming, Singleplayer.
Another game by Tomorrow Corporation, combining the mechanics of logic games with a rather serious topic (rarely occurs in the genre) and unique visuals. The player assumes the role of a corporate worker who begins their long way to the top, having taken up the lowest job position on the 1st floor. Each in-game level represents a year of work in the corporation, when the protagonist has to complete a certain task from their superior. To achieve this however, the player has to automatize certain actions using simple in-game programming. The tasks require the player to solve puzzles with numbers on particular pieces, as well as create the right combinations in order to reach the score needed. Human Resource Machine stands out both with an original concept, but also its surrealist visuals and story, which delivers a satire on the modern, corporate world.
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StarDrive 2: Sector Zero
June 27, 2016, End of Life
Strategy, 4X, Space, Singleplayer.
The first major expansion for StarDrive 2, a space 4X strategy game by Zero Sum Games. Sector Zero brings, first and foremost, larger galaxies (up to 4 times bigger), new missions, technologies, and racial traits, as well as two additional victory conditions based on scientific and historical approach. The gameplay itself does not deviate significantly from what we have seen in the original. The developers introduced two new mechanics, though. The first one is Sectors, a system that somewhat changes the game in the initial phases of exploration. It involves traversing subsequent sectors and performing a number of short-term objectives at the same time. It is complemented by the so-called Deep Space Construction that allows us to take over sectors for our faction and use the resources found therein.
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Noct
June 27, 2016, Early Access
Action, 2D, Crowdfunding, RPG Elements, Indie Games, Internet, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Survival Horror, Top-down.
A 2D survival horror focused on multiplayer gameplay, developed by independent studio C3SK and published by Devolver Digital. The game depicts a post-apocalyptic vision of the Earth where our planet has been plunged into darkness by an ancient evil that attacked without a warning, decimating human population. The title features a classic top-down perspective, and the core gameplay focuses on exploration of procedurally generated locations and fighting monsters inspired by the novels of H. P. Lovecraft. Much emphasis was put on the survival elements, requiring you to keep an eye on your character’s life functions, and collect useful items and weapons. What really makes Noct unique is the way it presents the world - since the game’s world is pitch black, the only way to see is the visualization provided by a thermal imaging satellite system.
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Buried Town
June 27, 2016, End of Life
RPG, Strategic Elements, Singleplayer, Survival, Zombie.
An RPG title by Locojoy studio. We play as a castaway who lands on a small island infested with zombies, with a small town in its center. Our objective is to survive in the harsh conditions and find a way to escape, meaning that survival aspect plays a main role in the game. We are threatened not only by undead, but also more mundane nuisances, like hunger and diseases. Gameplay focuses on looking for food, medicines, and useful items. As we play, we will meet other characters that we can trade with or cooperate, and later construct shelters. Buried Town makes use of unique, grayish visuals.
Marble Duel
June 27, 2016, End of Life
Puzzle, Arcade Elements, Match-3, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.
Logical-arcade game from the creators of Warhammer 40,000: Space Wolf. In production we find ourselves in a fantastic world where we have to overcome a bad witch. The title is a variation on the famous Zuma series from PopCap.
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Wartile
June 27, 2016, End of Life
Strategy, RPG Elements, Fantasy, Indie Games, Internet, Card Games, LAN, Norse Mythology, Multiplayer, Board & Card, RTS, Singleplayer, Tactics, The Vikings.
Wartile is an RTS with elements of card and board games. The game takes place in a dark fantasy world inspired by the Norse mythology. We control a party of vikings on a raid. Gameplay focuses on real-time battles between groups of warriors. Each of them has their own strengths and weaknesses, and the key to victory lies in taking advantage of them. Another important gameplay element is the deck of cards built by the players. Those cards will not only power up our warriors, but also activate both offensive and defensive actions. Cards also play an important role in exploration. Battles take place on three-dimensional maps that are divided into hexagonal tiles, and lay of the land, which is an important tactical element that should be taken under consideration when we are preparing our strategy. As a result, Wartile brings to mind a turn-based strategy that somehow takes place in real-time. Along with the story driven campaign Wartile offers a multiplayer mode. The game uses Unreal Engine 4.
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Epsilon
June 27, 2016, Early Access
Action, FPP, FPS, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Shooters, Tactics.
A tactical team shooting FPS, inspired by the first installments of the cult Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six series. In this game, we play the role of members of an international assault unit within Interpol and face dangerous drug cartels and terrorist organisations from all over the world. The game places particular emphasis on the planning and preparation aspect, which is as important here as the implementation of the mission itself.
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Bloodborne: The Old Hunters
June 27, 2016, End of Life
RPG, Fantasy, Horror, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Action RPG, Singleplayer, Soulslike, TPP, PlayStation Exclusive.
The first big expansion to an action RPG that combines elements of fantasy and horror, created by From Software (i.e. the creators of the bestselling Dark Souls franchise). The Old Hunters expansion pack offers a brand new story campaign telling of the legendary hunters who used to guard the secrets of Byrgenwerth. The players unveil the previously unseen face of Bloodborne’s universe, meeting new characters, fighting new opponents and mighty bosses (including the newest addition to the roster - Ludwig). In addition to significant expansions to the story, the creators decided to implement a whole lot of minor novelties, such as weapons (e.g. Simon’s Bowblade), spells, and clothes. The add-on requires base game to run. It is offered in digital distribution, as well as in a bundle with the special edition of the game, titled Bloodborne: The Old Hunters Edition.
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Shadowhand
June 27, 2016, End of Life
Adventure, Indie Games, Card Games, Singleplayer, Visual Novel, 18th Century.
A puzzle-adventure game by Grey Alien Games, creators of many browser and puzzle games, which combine visual novel mechanics with CCG elements. It’s set in 18th century England, with players acting as a young aristocrat, one Lady Cornelia Darkmoor, who in her spare time transforms into a masked robber, the titular Shadowhand. The game is a narrative adventure game, so we move between locations and learn the story of the heroine. However, there are card game features as well, in the form of different variants of solitaire. This results in around 200 duels, which will let us collect many useful items and weapons. Shadowhand uses static, but pleasant visuals, somewhat resembling the casual titles from the hidden object genre.
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Boom Brigade 2
June 27, 2016, End of Life
Strategy, RTS, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Tower Defense.
Brigade 2 boom is a strategy game. The player's task is to defend the command centre from alien hordes. He does this by commanding a five-man unit of soldiers. Subordinates attack automatically, so you need to focus on rolling out the right routes for them.
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Battleplans
June 27, 2016, End of Life
Strategy, Fantasy, Internet, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer.
Mobile real time strategy game from C4M Productions. Its story takes us to unique fantasy land, surely filled with magic and sentient races, but in terms of development it is far behind even medieval times, with numerous societies in form of primitive tribes’ settlements. We play as chief of one such settlement, trying to gain new terrains for our people while also fending off attacks of barbarian nation called Skulls. So we must watch over development of our village, researches of new technologies and battles against small troops of the enemy, with our armies being led by heroes with special skills who also level up throughout a game. There is also a multiplayer mode, though rather unusual one: defenders prepare battle plans that are fulfilled by artificial intelligence, while attackers play in real time trying to find flaws in opponent’s strategy.
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Bio Inc.
June 27, 2016, End of Life
Strategy, Arcade Elements, Indie Games, Medical, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.
A strategy that aims to kill the patient as quickly as possible by developing more and more advanced diseases in the patient before being cured by doctors. We will be able to try our hand at eighteen different scenarios at four difficulty levels. The creators put emphasis on the realism of the game.
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Piloteer
June 27, 2016, End of Life
Arcade, Singleplayer.
An arcade game by Fixpoint Productions. You play as an inventor, who succeeded in building a jetpack. Before he shares his invention with the world, however, he needs to test it. The gameplay of Piloteer is set in various locations, and it focuses on increasingly complex challenges. Although the control system is relatively easy (virtual buttons on each side of the screen control the particular engines), the protagonist himself is quite immobile, which impacts the difficulty — one bad move may end in a crash. The game is pleasant to the eye — the visuals resemble a collage made from colorful paper, and the distinct ragdoll effect adds a bit of humor.
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Facility 47
June 27, 2016, End of Life
Adventure, Puzzle Elements, FPP, Singleplayer.
An adventure game developed by the British Inertia Software studio, classified as a representative of the "escape the room" sub-genre. The game is set in the eponymous Facility 47 - a secret research facility located in the Antarctic. The game's protagonist wakes up in a cell having no clue about neither his own identity nor the actions that led him there. His task is to escape, first the cell, then the facility, and survive. The greatest threat are the exceptionally low temperatures that force him to act quick if he is to keep himself alive. The exploration in Facility 47 is limited to a bare minimum and the majority of the game's locations are closed, confined spaces where the player has to find a way to remove obstacles and/or open locked door. In order to do so, the player needs to carefully search every location he visits, hoping to find some useful items, and solve numerous logic puzzles.
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Katy Perry Pop
June 27, 2016, End of Life
Simulation, Music, Singleplayer, Life Sim.
Celebrity life simulator developed by the Glu Mobile company. We play the part of a young person who wants to become a pop star, and although the road to this goal is anything but nice and simple, during the game we can count on the support of Katy Perry herself. One of the most important features of gameplay is taking care of our character's appearance, dressing him or her up in costumes acquired in the course of the game. Of course, to become known in the world of music, we also need to record songs, film music videos, and perform in front of an audience at live concerts. At any moment in the game we can use a special Katy Vision option, that shows us the world of show business in the way Katy sees it. Katy Perry Pop features colorful cartoon graphics and extensive social aspects, allowing us to track the progress of our friends and mutually help each other in our careers.
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Fishing Planet
June 27, 2016, End of Life
Simulation, FPP, Internet, MMO, Multiplayer, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Online, Singleplayer, Fishing, Free-to-play.
A realistic online fishing simulator developed by keen anglers at Fishing Planet LLC. The game is free-to-play, although it offers optional DLCs to purchase. We can go fishing on one of seven faithfully modeled fisheries with different climactic conditions, terrain shape and vegetation. There is also a large variety of professional fishing equipment available at our disposal, including boats and kayaks. We can hone our skills alone or in the multiplayer mode by participating in online fishing tournaments, inspired by their most famous real life counterparts. One of the distinguishing features of Fishing Planet is the advanced artificial intelligence of 40 available fish species, closely correlated to the current conditions. An undeniable advantage of the game is the high quality of its visuals, offering realistically modeled water surface, year and day cycle, as well as dynamically changing weather.
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