Victor Vran: Fractured Worlds
June 6, 2017
RPG, Fantasy, Hack'and'slash, Internet, Multiplayer, Action RPG, Singleplayer, Isometric View.
Victor Vran: Fractured Worlds is an expansion pack to the 2015 hack'n'slash game Victor Vran that was developed by Haemimont Games. It requires the base game to be playable. In Fractured Worlds, the titular monster hunter is moved to a realm that was born as a result of the collision of a couple of fractured worlds. His job is to find all the pieces of the Astrolabe, an artifact that can change our hero's destiny. Fractured Worlds doesn't introduce any new gameplay mechanics. Just like in the base game, we will explore a new world and eliminate hordes of enemies that stand in our way. The expansion, however, offers a completely new story campaign with four enormous dungeons that change their layout on a daily basis and an endless dungeon known as Fracture. Fractured Worlds increases the game's level cap and adds additional space for destiny cards and some special talismans that, after being fully charged, can be activated to execute powerful special attacks.
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AereA
June 2, 2017
Action, Fantasy, Internet, Co-op, LAN, Multiplayer, Action RPG, Singleplayer, Isometric View.
AereA is an action RPG created by Triangle. The game focuses on real-time battles and the development of the hero and his equipment. The player has four heroes to choose from, and by defeating enemies he strives to bring back order to the land of Aezir. The universe is inspired by music – both the heroes and enemies resemble musical instruments, such as a harp or an accordion. Collecting notes gives experience points that can be spent on upgrading the character or equipment. The game strongly emphasizes co-op for up to four players. Multiplayer allows players to join and leave at any moment. The title features hand-drawn visuals.
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Rend
March 29, 2019
Action, RPG Elements, Fantasy, Internet, Co-op, MMO, Multiplayer, Survival, TPP.
A multiplayer-oriented survival action game developed by the independent developer Frostkeep Studios. In the game, players get to discover a fantastical world torn by war, in which three feuding factions continuously fight one another. Rend also features one additional faction known as the Lost Ones. This faction is unavailable to the players, yet can cause much damage amidst one’s forces. During the game, one’s actions determine the protagonist’s specialty and abilities. Gameplay builds on the exploration of the vast realm and fighting encountered enemies. The defeated adversaries leave behind crystals that contain their souls – the first faction to collect the required amount of these souls wins the particular stage of the battle. During the game, each faction has to tend to its technological capabilities and build protective strongholds. Combat takes place in real time allowing the players to utilize an elaborate arsenal of customizable weapons and gradually unlocked special abilities.
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InnerSpace
January 16, 2018
Adventure, Experimental/artistic, Exploration Games, Indie Games, Singleplayer.
An unique exploration-oriented game by indie studio PolyKnight Games. The gameplay in InnerSpace focuses on traversing a world surrounded by water, where the laws of physics are reversed, and the locals live in cities built on the remnants of earlier civilizations. You play as a cartographer searching for artifacts and discovering previously unknown places to learn the history of this universe. Mechanics-wise, the game is based on such productions as Minecraft, Proteus, or Journey, blending free exploration with an extensive narrative. You travel by a special vehicle, interacting with NPCs and environment. Everything you do is closely connected to the plot, gradually uncovering the history of the worlds you visit, and their deities. The game features simple but pleasant visuals and a fitting soundtrack.
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Chime Sharp
July 19, 2016
Puzzle, 2D, Indie Games, Music, Rhythm, Singleplayer.
An upgraded version of Chime – a well-received mix of a logic and a rhythm game released in 2010. The new edition does not differ much from its predecessor – we are given a grid that is gradually filled with player-inserted blocks creating quads – rectangle and square shaped fields that are at least 3x3 in size. Completed figures unlock the further parts of the music track that accompany our actions. Moreover, we are subjected to a time limit that rewards consistent and active progress with additional points. Aside from the standard mode, the game offers additional gameplay modes, including Sharp Mode, Strike Mode, or Challenge Mode, each introducing different challenges and mixed rules.
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Xenoblade Chronicles 2
December 1, 2017
RPG, Fantasy, jRPG, Sandbox, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, TPP, Nintendo Exclusive.
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is the third entry in the Xenoblade series. The previous entries were Xenoblade Chronicles for Wii and Xenoblade Chronicles X for Wii U. The new entry isn’t directly related to its predecessors, but similarly to Final Fantasy series it shares some common elements with them, including enemies, available items, attacks and character skills. During the adventure the player assumes the role of a boy named Rex. Together with his friend Pyra he starts an epic journey in search for the mythical Elysium - humanity’s last hope for survival. In order to reach it, the two and their companions met during the adventure must travel through a vast fantasy world created on the back of monstrous titans.
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Forward Assault
June 12, 2017
Action, FPP, FPS, Internet, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Shooters, Modern Conflicts, Free-to-play.
An online FPS developed by Blayze Games for mobile platforms. Forward Assault’s lead designer was Lucas Wilde, the man whom the players owe the creation of Bullet Force, released in 2016. Forward Assault takes you to a virtual battle zones, where you take part in dynamic multiplayer combat. The game offers a variety of weapons, including the legendary AK-47 assault rifle as well as the Desert Eagle pistol. Apart from several multiplayer modes, Forward Assault includes single player, in which you face AI-controlled opponents. All this you can try out for free, as the game is distributed in a free-to-play business model.
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Unearthing Mars
March 7, 2017
Adventure, Puzzle Elements, FPP, Meta Quest / Oculus, PlayStation VR, Action Adventure, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, SteamVR, VR.
Developed by Wiking Entertainment, an adventure action title prepared for VR googles. The production tells a story about the crew of the spaceship Sentra, which has been sent to the Red Planet with the objective of retrieving the remains of the Phobos, a research probe. Once they got there, they find remnants of an alien civilization that come back to life due to contact with humans. The backbone of Unearthing Mars is exploration, but you will also have to display different skills – during gameplay, you shoot, solve logic puzzles, and control a rover or a lander. Even though the initial moments are realistic, further into the story more fantastic elements emerge, such as war machines constructed by the legendary Martians. The title uses the power of Unreal Engine 4, which makes the game it look amazing.
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Necromunda: Underhive Wars
September 8, 2020
Strategy, RPG Elements, Internet, Multiplayer, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Tactics, Turn-based, Warhammer 40,000.
A turn-based RPG title based on a tabletop wargame Necromunda by the team at Specialist Game – the division of the famous company Games Workshop. The game by Rogue Factor studio tells the story of gangs competing for a control over the Underhive.
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Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare - Sabotage
January 31, 2017
Action, FPP, FPS, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Shooters.
The first official expansion for Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare, which was first delivered to PlayStation 4 owners, with other platforms following a little bit later. This DLC pack offers four new maps for multiplayer gameplay (Noir, Neon, Renaissance, Dominion) as well as a new episode for the zombie co-op mini-campaign: Rave in the Redwoods, set in a wood camp inspired by horror movies of the 90s. Players can take on new variants of the heroes from the original game, who are now aided by film director Kevin Smith. On top of the new additions included in Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare - Sabotage there are two new opponents (Slasher and Sasquatch), extra weapons, traps, cosmetic elements, and Fortune Cards.
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Micro Machines: World Series
June 30, 2017
Racing, Internet, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Cars, Singleplayer, Isometric View.
Another installment of the cult series of arcade racing games published by Codemasters Software. Like in the legendary first entry in the series from 1991, in Micro Machines: World Series the player assumes control of remote controlled vehicles and competes with other drivers on wacky tracks. There are 12 vehicles available, among which there are exotic racing cars and trucks that can create chaos on the road. The vehicles are equipped with weapons, among which there are rocket launchers, grenade launchers, flamethrowers and machines guns. The races take place in locations like pool tables, workshops, backyards and kitchen tables. The key to victory is to effectively eliminate opponents and to avoid numerous obstacles scattered across the tracks. Micro Machines: World Series offers single player and multiplayer modes. In addition to classic races, the title offers arena battles and other modes.
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Double Dragon IV
January 30, 2017
Action, 2D, Beat 'em Up, Internet, Co-op, LAN, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Singleplayer.
The fourth installment in the legendary beat ‘em up series, developed by Arc System Works. The development was supported by the persons responsible for the cult-classic previous installments of the series, including Takaomi Kaneko, Yoshihisa Kishimoto, Koji Ogata, and Kazunaka Yamane. Similarly to the previous installments of the Double Dragon series, the gameplay focuses on traversing 2D locations and eliminating hordes of approaching opponents. Our means of survival include punches and kicks, as well as numerous melee weapons, with each level ending in a boss fight that requires much more effort from the player. Double Dragon IV received a story mode that can be completed alone, or with the help of another player. Completing the campaign unlocks the Tower Mode, involving the climb on the progressively higher levels of the titular tower, and a 2P Duel Mode, focusing on online 1v1 battes. The game is characterized by simple, pixel-art visuals, which take the player back to the previous installments of the series, known for popularizing the beat ‘em up genre.
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Nobunaga's Ambition
December 31, 1983
Strategy, 2D, Grand Strategy, Japan, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
A turn-based strategy in which players play the role of Shingen Takeda or Nobunaga Ode to attempt to conquer the central regions of Japan during the Senegalese period. The game takes place in a turn-based system, focusing on state management, building an efficient economic system, exposing an invincible army and conquering areas belonging to hostile clans.
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Junk Jack
December 1, 2016
Arcade, 2D, Crafting, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Sandbox, Singleplayer.
Inspired by the popular Terraria, a sandbox arcade 2D title by PixBits, being a PC conversion of an earlier mobile production Junk Jack X. In accordance with the genre’s rules, gameplay does not have any real purpose, you just go and explore the procedurally-generated world filled with various interesting elements. The key element is naturally the excavation of the resources necessary for crafting tools and various objects. In contrast to other productions of this kind, Junk Jack introduces a mode which makes crafting a lot easier and faster so that hasty players can speed up the whole process and erect complicated constructions quicker. The title features a characteristic, pixel-art style which, at first glance, resembles the aforementioned Terraria. However, Junk Jack utilizes e.g. changing weather conditions and a day and night cycle.
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StarBlood Arena
April 11, 2017
Action, FPP, FPS, Internet, Co-op, Mechs, Multiplayer, PlayStation VR, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Shooters, PlayStation Exclusive, VR.
A futuristic combat flight shooter dedicated to VR sets, developed by WhiteMoon Dreams. The game enables us to assume control of battle pods, able to move around without conforming to the laws of physics. We are given 9 pilots, different in terms of play style, preferred weapons, and battle strategy. Our job is to take part in spectacular competitions taking place on special arenas. Each pod can be upgraded using parts that are unlocked in the course of the game, from strictly visual add-ons up to ones affecting the performance of our machine. The virtual reality googles enable us to look freely around the cockpit and target our enemies. The pods are agile and quick – the player’s job is mastering the mechanics of steering and dodging.
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Boom Ball 2 for Kinect
December 21, 2016
Arcade, Kinect, Co-op, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Singleplayer, Xbox Exclusive.
A continuation of an arcade game intended for Xbox One with Kinect 2.0 user interface. When it comes to mechanics, Boom Ball 2 isn’t much different from its predecessor – the game mixes a classic Arkanoid-esque gameplay with ping pong and tennis. Our job is to direct the ball to various elements found on the playfield, exploding after they contact the ball. In all, we are given 50 levels, taking place in several different locations, including a paradise island, snowy mountain, crystal cave, cloud city, or even space. The game makes use of Kinect 2.0 interface, enabling us to control the ball using body gestures that are repeated in game. Simple gameplay is further complemented by numerous power-ups, such as different types of balls or explosive tiles. Moreover, the new installment introduces a local co-op mode for two players.
Galactic Junk League
July 26, 2017
Action, Crafting, Strategic Elements, Indie Games, Internet, Multiplayer, Science Fiction, Space Ships, Space Sim, Free-to-play.
A multiplayer action game developed by Pixel Federation. The players take part in space battles using ships built from a hodgepodge of parts found on space junkyards. The parameters and battle role of the individual ships is determined by the type of the ship (from a maneuverable frigate to a heavy battleship) and the chosen armament. Our ships can carry various weaponry, including rockets, lasers, or Gauss cannons. Additionally, we can also make use of useful modules, enabling us to immobilize an enemy or activate a defensive shield. The game revolves around team on team clashes – each match sees intense combat that involves locating our enemies and fighting on long distances – at the same time, the arenas contain numerous objects and space debris forcing us to maneuver or maintain a good heading. Aside from that, we are also given access to a special practice mode. Galactic Junk League is characterized by decent 3D graphics, while the game itself is distributed in a free-to-play model with microtransactions.
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Bush Hockey League
March 28, 2017
Sports, Ice Hockey, Indie Games, 60s and 70s, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Singleplayer.
An arcade sports game developed by V7 Entertainment, an independent developer responsible for a number of smaller titles. Old Time Hockey offers a retro setting and simple controls – each player is controlled through a convenient control scheme that bases on 2-3 buttons. Moreover, the game’s Beer Mode utilizes a control scheme which requires only one hand, freeing the other one completely. The game offers two basic gameplay modes – Story Mode, which allows the player to lead a chosen team throughout the whole season, and Exhibition Game, a single match that sees us play against either a human player or an AI-controlled opponent. The game is characterized by average visuals and a slightly cartoonish visuals that should appeal to most players.
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Hevn
September 24, 2018
Adventure, FPP, Indie Games, Action Adventure, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Survival.
Hevn is an action-adventure game with survival elements, developed for PC Windows. In the game, you try to survive on an alien planet. To manage that, you have to gather resources and take care of your health, fight hostile animals, and complete quests given by the mining corporation you work for.
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King Rabbit
March 23, 2016
Adventure, 2D, Puzzle Elements, Arcade Elements, Platformers, Action Adventure, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.
King Rabbit is a mobile puzzle/platformer developed by RareSloth. The plot is not that important and serve a secondary role in the game. We play as the titular King Rabbit whose job is to save his subordinates from the dangers that threaten them. The game is presented from a bird's-eye perspective. Gameplay focuses on going through the levels and solving the encountered logical and environmental puzzles. We will also have to avoid the ever-present traps and face all kinds of enemies. It will require us to use our dexterity and reflexes. As we progress, maps get more complicated and the overall difficulty level increases. King Rabbit has simple but eye-pleasing cartoonish visuals.
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Dark Fall: Storm Warning
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Adventure, FPP, Horror, Indie Games, Singleplayer.
A point-and-click adventure game in which the player's task is to unravel the mystery hidden by the pier, more than a hundred years old. On this object forgotten by people in unexplained circumstances people died, and their presence is still manifested here astral beings. The core of the game is exploration of shivering locations, solving puzzles, searching for relics of the past and interacting with spirits.
Agent A: A Puzzle in Disguise
October 28, 2015
Puzzle, Adventure Elements, Indie Games, Singleplayer, Espionage.
A puzzle game in which our task is to track down and intercept Ruby La Rouge - an enemy intelligence spy. The gameplay scheme is based on solving puzzles of increasing difficulty level, focused on manipulation of found objects or elements of the environment.
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Blackwake
February 20, 2020
Action, FPP, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Pirates, Ships, TPP, Free-to-play.
A multiplayer-oriented first-person perspective action game developed by an independent developer Mastfire Studios. Blackwake focuses on sea battles, which can be joined by up to 64 players, assuming the roles of the crew members of individual ships. Their job is to man the ship – beginning with loading and operating the cannons, through repairing and patching up the hull, draining the water, and up to delivering supplies and boarding enemy vessels. All crew members choose a captain whose job is to coordinate the team and employ tactics that correspond with the current situation. Interestingly enough, if he isn’t up to the task, the players can dispose of him and choose a new leader through a vote. Blackwake is characteristic for its dynamic weather conditions, and a rich set of modifications that can be applied to individual ships.
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Wrath of Loki VR Adventure
August 31, 2016
Adventure, FPP, Indie Games, Meta Quest / Oculus, Polish, Singleplayer, Hidden Objects, VR.
A hidden-object adventure game for VR hardware, developed by Polish studio The House of Fables. Wrath of Loki is set in Asgard, the realm of gods in Norse mythology. You play as the thunder god, Thor, whose task is to stop the malicious Loki from starting Ragnarok, the end of the world. To achieve it, Thor has to find Heimdall's magical horn. The game utilizes a first person view and its mechanics do not differ much from those of a typical hidden-object adventure games. The main difference is the fact, that the locations can be now explored in 360 degrees. You cannot move freely, but you are able to teleport and look around you thanks to the VR goggles, focusing on searching for the objects and figuring out their use.
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Titan Brawl
November 10, 2016
Strategy, Arcade Elements, Internet, Co-op, MOBA, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.
A mobile MOBA game and the first production of the Spanish studio Omnidrone, founded by experienced game developers. In Titan Brawl you participate in intense battles, during which you have to destroy the totem of the opposite team, while at the same protecting your own. The game is a typical representative of its genre, although the gameplay has been simplified, compared to similar productions for larger platforms. You play as chosen characters, which you can develop as the game progresses and who are accompanied in battle by AI-controlled supporting units. The battles take place on simple maps with no alternative paths, and last three minutes; the key to victory is assembling an appropriate team, whose members can support each other with their abilities. The game focuses on multiplayer battles, although it also features a single player mode.
Serious Sam VR: The First Encounter
March 30, 2017
Action, FPP, FPS, Internet, Meta Quest / Oculus, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, SteamVR, Shooters, VR.
A new edition of Serious Sam: The First Encounter developed by Croteam for VR device users. The players assume the role of the titular character, who is transported to ancient Egypt using a special time machine. His mission is to change the course of history, and eliminate Tah-Uma – the last of the immortals who travel across the galaxy and destroy encountered civilizations. Serious Sam VR: The First Encounter is built from fifteen extensive missions, pitting the player against enemy hordes, and allowing him to search for secrets. Our adversaries include cannon fodder, as well as more advanced opponents, including bosses. Fortunately, our hero is not unarmed, and makes use of ten varied weapons, including a classic Colt revolver, a shotgun, a chainsaw, or a portable cannon. Before the game begins, we can choose whether we want to move around the levels fluently, or employ a special teleportation system. Additionally, we can use dedicated motion controllers for aiming. Aside from the story campaign, the game offers various multiplayer modes, based on cooperation, as well as on competition.
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Darkborn
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Action, FPP, Indie Games, Action Adventure, Singleplayer, Stealth, The Vikings.
An FPP action game with stealth elements, developed by indie studio The Outsiders. The game is set in the alternative Middle Ages, where Scandinavia is inhabited not only by Vikings, but also by a forgotten race of sapient beasts. You play as one such creature, observing how it grows up into a ferocious predator. At first, Project Wight seems like a stealth game, as the beast is weak and cannot fight, so it has to sneak past enemies and hide in places humans are unable to reach. As the game progresses, however, the protagonist learns how to violently get rid of foes, run amazingly fast, and even glide and deafen enemies with a horrific scream. The game utilizes the Unity technology, and the 3D visuals are very detailed and feature realistic lighting effects.
Football Manager Mobile 2017
November 17, 2016
Sports, Football Manager, Football, Singleplayer.
A spin-off installment of the popular football management simulation games developed by Sports Interactive. The player assumes the role of a football club’s manager and is responsible for managing it. Our tasks include recruiting and transferring players, conducting trainings, planning tactics for matches, and setting team composition. Morever, the player has to balance the budget and take care of PR matters. Football Manager Mobile’s strength are official licenses for clubs and footballers. Adjusting the complicated gameplay model from PC to mobile devices’ specifics translated into some simplifications in the match simulation engine, limiting the database, and changes in the interface.
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Nidhogg 2
August 15, 2017
Action, 2D, Indie Games, Internet, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Platformers, Splitscreen, Singleplayer.
Nidhogg 2 is an action game developed by Mark “Messhof” Essen, the same person who created the series’ first installment that was released in 2014. The game uses the same gameplay mechanics as its predecessor. Once again we get a 2D action game where we take part in duels on vast, tiered levels similar to those from typical platform games. We can play against A.I. or other players through online or split-screen multiplayer. As usual, only a single accurate hit is enough to kill our opponent, but the game also comes with some novelties. The sequel offers an expanded arsenal where, among other weapons, we will find bows and axes. We can also use new attacks and moves, like finishing off knocked down enemies. The game also offers more maps that are now more interactive, giving us new possibilities of eliminating our opponents.
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Winning Putt: Golf Online
October 25, 2016
Sports, Golf, Internet, MMO, Free-to-play.
A free-to-play MMO game by the South-Korean company Webzen, specialized in MMORPG productions. You create your own golf player, equip them with clothes, accessories and gear of your preference, and play on one of the nine golf courses, each of them featuring different conditions. You play against other players and gain experience, developing your character and achieving better results on the world ranking list. Winning Putt: Golf Online is not a realistic simulation game, which is obvious, seeing things like the golf course located on an alien planet Starglen, as well as many various bonuses and power-ups, which can give an upper hand when used at the right time. The game features attractive visuals utilizing the CryEngine.
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Battlestar Galactica: Squadrons
November 9, 2016
Strategy, Card Games, Science Fiction, TV Series, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
A turn-based strategy for mobile devices, developed by Ludia, based on the license of a classic SF series Battlestar Galactica. The story repeats the events seen in the TV series. We follow the fortunes of a star cruiser trying to find a new home for humanity, threatened by the overwhelming forces of the Cylons – an alien robot race which will not rest until all of mankind is extinct. When it comes to mechanics, Battlestar Galactica: Squadrons is a turn-based space strategy, sprinkled with elements found in card games. The player collects spaceships, using them to participate in space battles. Additionally, we can upgrade our fleet with parts salvaged from defeated enemy units. The individual ships have been balanced according to “rock-paper-scissors” rules: unit that is effective against a certain type of enemy will be completely useless against a different type.
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Karma. Incarnation 1
October 19, 2016
Adventure, 2D, Indie Games, Point-and-click, Singleplayer.
A point’n’click adventure game developed by independent Russian studio AuraLab. The player assumes the role of Pip. Transformed into a worm, he travels through the spirit world in order to find his beloved one, who was abducted by evil forces. Gameplay is observed from the side-view. Exploration of the psychedelic environment, completing different quests, and solving puzzles are the key elements of the title. To make things easier, the hero can use his special ability called Astral Sight, which enables him to peek into the world of spirits. Thanks to that, you can discover numerous hints and unlock different ways of proceeding. The system of the titular Karma constantly judges your behavior – the decisions you make and things you do are reflected in the hero’s appearance, NPCs responses to the hero, in the way numerous plot branches unfold, and, finally, in the finale of the story. The title features hand-drawn 2D visuals, well-polished sounds, and a soundtrack composed by a band called ZMEIRADUGA.
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Windlands
April 5, 2016
Arcade, Exploration Games, FPP, Meta Quest / Oculus, 3D Platformers, PlayStation VR, Action Adventure, Singleplayer, SteamVR, VR.
A three-dimensional platformer game developed by the independent team at Psytec Games with VR headsets in mind. The gameplay, presented from the first-person perspective, focuses on exploring ancient ruins and cities — the player’s task is to reach an exit or a portal that takes us to the next location. We traverse increasingly complex levels on foot; however, the protagonist has a grappling hook at his disposal which allows him to jump between platforms that float in the air. Moreover, Windlands offers three difficulty levels as well as a set of challenges for veteran players. The game features minimalistic three-dimensional graphics.
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Emily Wants to Play
December 10, 2015
Adventure, FPP, Indie Games, Meta Quest / Oculus, PlayStation VR, Action Adventure, Singleplayer, SteamVR, Survival Horror, VR.
A simple first-person survival horror adventure game and the debut project from Shawn Hitchcock, an independent designer. In Emily Wants to Play, we assume the role of a pizza delivery guy who gets imprisoned late in the evening in a suspiciously-looking house. Inside, a deceased girl named Emily with her three dolls wants to play a ghastly game with the unfortunate man. The player’s task is to survive a night in the haunted house and solve the dark secret of that place. Each level is equal to an hour of real time, starting from 11 PM to 6 AM. Mechanics-wise, Emily Wants to Play draws inspiration from such productions as Slender: The Arrival or Five Nights at Freddy’s. In Emily Wants to Play, we can move around the entire house and interact with various objects. Should we encounter a threat, we have to flee since the game does not feature combat. Despite average graphics, the title manages to build a dense atmosphere of horror.
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Family Farm Seaside
February 2, 2013
Strategy, 2D, Economic, Internet, Multiplayer, Farm, Singleplayer.
A strategy game designed for mobile devices. The player plays the role of a farmer whose task is to plant plants, harvest and sell them profitably at the market, as well as breeding animals and taking care of the gradual development of the whole farm.
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Naruto: Ninja Council 2
October 4, 2006
Arcade, Beat 'em Up, Manga and Anime, Naruto, Ninja, Animated TV Series, Singleplayer, Nintendo Exclusive.
The second part of the series of walking brawls based on Masashi Kishimoto's manga. Again, we lead the Seven Team, fighting enemies and jumping on platforms on two-dimensional boards.
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Twin Soul
October 2026
Adventure, FPP, Horror, Indie Games, Action Adventure, Singleplayer, Survival Horror.
A survival horror focused on co-op gameplay. Twin Soul was developed by White Noise studio, which was previously famed for creating a Source Engine-based modification called Silent Hill: Alchemilla. Twin Soul is set in Russia, not long after the dissolution of the USSR. The players assume the roles of souls of dead people trapped in the purgatory, trying to find their way to the afterlife. Gameplay is focused on dealing with numerous monsters, each one with unique qualities, such as sharp vision or increased hearing. Since most of the monsters are really strong and the ammo for firearms found on the way is scarce, the best way to deal with opponents is to avoid open fight and sneak past them, distracting, or creating elaborate traps. It is also important for the two players to tightly cooperate with each other. Twin Soul features amazing atmosphere inspired by H.R. Giger’s art, David Lynch’s films and modern culture of Russia.
Super Cat Bros.
November 17, 2016
Arcade, 2D, Platformers, Singleplayer.
A 2D mobile platform game, utilizing the free-to-play model with microtransactions. Super Cat Bros. is based on oldschool platform games, so the plot is not of much importance. You play a cat named Alex, who has to find his five siblings on a mysterious island, and find a way to travel back home. You have to complete small 2D levels by fighting enemies and avoiding various dangers. One level may take you a few minutes, but you often need more than just one try, as they are difficult to beat. Since all the cats have unique abilities, not all of the levels can be completed by playing as just one character, so you have to return to some of them after unlocking the right cat. During the game, you collect bells, which you can use to buy items and recruit allies. Super Cat Bros. features an oldchool style, based on 16-bit platform games.
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Lost Grimoires: Stolen Kingdom
November 7, 2016
Adventure, 2D, Puzzle Elements, Indie Games, Singleplayer, Hidden Objects.
An adventure game with hidden object puzzle elements, created by indie studio World-LooM. Lost Grimoires: Stolen Kingdom is set in a fantasy world. The protagonist is a young alchemy adept, who returns home and tries to find her lost parents. The search leads her towards a dark secret, which threatens the whole kingdom. The gameplay in Lost Grimoires: Stolen Kingdom consists of solving various puzzles and finding various hidden objects. The alchemist visits 30 locations, where she can find hints concerning the intrigue, and useful items. The production features an expansive alchemy system, hand-draw 2D graphics, animated cutscenes, and a soundtrack specifically composed for the game.
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F1 2016 Mobile
November 9, 2016
Racing, Formula 1, Singleplayer.
A mobile installment of the series of Formula 1 themed racing games created by Codemasters, genre veterans from Great Britain. As per title, F1 2016 Mobile recreates the 2016 season, with the game using authentic teams, vehicles, and circuits. During the gameplay, we can race head-to-head with F1 icons such as Lewis Hamilton, Sebastian Vettel, Max Verstappen, Fernando Alonso, or Sergio Perez. The game puts a lot of emphasis on handling and performance of the cars, which is made possible by a complex physics engine, unusual for a mobile title. For less experienced players, the game introduces a number of assistance systems, including brake support or power steering. The players can go through a real Formula 1 season, or create a customized one, with individual preferences as to number, location, and types of races. Aside from that, those less interested in career modes can take part a single race, or in more complex weekend races. F1 2016 Mobile doesn’t contain any multiplayer modes, with online rankings being the only substitute of such functions.
Floor Plan
June 26, 2016
Puzzle, FPP, Humorous, Meta Quest / Oculus, PlayStation VR, Singleplayer, SteamVR, VR.
A unique logic puzzle game by Turbo Button, developed for virtual reality headgear. In Floor Plan you play as an unfortunate person, who gets stuck in an elevator, and your task is to fix the machine and escape. The game utilizes a first-person view; you are unable to move and you can only look around by moving your head. The game focuses on riding the elevator and stopping on various floors, where various puzzles await, some of them more complicated than the others. Each solved puzzle is a step towards your escape. Interestingly, the levels are located in varied, often odd places, and during the game you encounter many equally unusual characters, e.g. a snowman, a possessive robot or a mechanical cowboy.
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RollerCoaster Tycoon Touch
February 23, 2017
Strategy, Amusement Park Builder, Economic, Sandbox, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.
A mobile installment of the popular economy simulation strategy game series in which we manage our own theme park. RollerCoaster Tycoon Touch was developed by the creators of RollerCoaster Tycoon World for PC: Nvizzio Creations. In RollerCoaster Tycoon Touch, we traditionally assume the role of a newly-opened theme park’s manager and have to transform it into a grand amusement park that attracts crowds of visitors. This goal can be achieved by constructing new attractions, stores, restaurants, decorations, and other buildings that satisfy our guests’ needs. Moreover, we have to handle the purely business aspect that requires us to increase income and cut costs. In the game, the key role is played by the eponymous rollercoasters, the series’ hallmark. We can create them by using a simple touch system — by moving our finger across the screen, we draw their shape, and then choose materials for constructing each of their fragments. The production offers highly-detailed three-dimensional graphics.
Her Majesty's Spiffing
December 7, 2016
Adventure, Crowdfunding, Humorous, Point-and-click, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
A three-dimensional adventure game funded via Kickstarter, and a debut production from the Irish studio BillyGoat Entertainment. Her Majesty’s Spiffing is a humorous story taking place in modern times. The Queen of Great Britain has decided to add new lands to the empire, but the modern times don’t allow a simple conquest of the neighboring countries anymore. As a result, the Queen has established Special Planetary Investigative Force for Inhabiting New Galaxies – a government organization that prepares for the first manned space flight in the history of Great Britain, and the foundation of the Galactic British Empire. The mechanics of Her Majesty’s Spiffing are similar to what can be experienced in classic point-and-click adventure games – the creators have been visibly inspired by the games from the hands of developers such as Tim Shafer, Ron Gilbert, Gary Winnick, or Dave Grossman. Therefore, the players are occupied with exploration and search for items that are necessary for clearing the encountered obstacles, as well as conducting dialogues that push the plot forward. The humorous theme is complemented by cartoonish visuals.
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PaRappa the Rapper Remastered
April 4, 2017
Party, Music, Remaster/remake, Rhythm, Singleplayer, PlayStation Exclusive.
PaRappa the Rapper Remastered is a remaster of the music game released on PlayStation in 1996 and on PSP ten years later. We play as the titular rapping dog who tries his best to win the heart of his crush, Sunny Funny. PaRappa is aided by his two friends, cat enthusiast Katy Kat and the chubby bear PJ Berri, in his musical stunts. Gameplay did not change at all and remains the same as in the original game: PaRappa has to do many things to impress Sunny Funny. All of that happens to the beat of music and requires the players to have a sense of rhythm and good knowledge of the game's controls. The biggest improvement introduced by the remaster are the game's visuals, which are now in much higher resolution. The game also allows us to use the DualShock 4 controller as a metronome.
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LocoRoco Remastered
May 9, 2017
Arcade, 2D, Multiplayer, Platformers, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Remaster/remake, Singleplayer, PlayStation Exclusive.
LocoRoco Remastered is, as the title suggests, a remastered version of the 2006 platform game that was released on PlayStation Portable. Gameplay focuses on shaking the pieces of the LocoRoco's world in order to move the game's spherical heroes to their destination points. We have to be careful though. There are many traps and obstacles that will make our job harder to do. In order to beat or avoid them, we have to rely on our heroes' specific abilities. If they are fed, they can grow in size and divide into smaller ones, if necessary. LocoRoco Remastered has improved visuals and game controls that use the motion detector found in DualShock 4 game pad.
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Forza Horizon 3: The Blizzard Mountain
December 13, 2016
Racing, Internet, Multiplayer, Off-road, Cars, Sandbox, Singleplayer, Xbox Exclusive.
The first major expansion for the bestselling racing game, Forza Horizon 3, by Playground Games. The Blizzard Mountain takes us back to Australian roads and off-road tracks where yet another edition of the Horizon moto festival takes place. The most important element of the DLC comprises of fifty new events and challenges taking place in previously unavailable locations: on snow-covered mountain routes that, contrary to popular belief, can also be found in Australia. The game is enriched with three new gameplay modes: Hill Climb, Descent, and the eponymous Blizzard. The rich set of licensed cars from the vanilla game was expanded with seven new models, including a hidden one. All in-game vehicles can be equipped with winter tires that make driving in harsh, winter conditions significantly easier.
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I Expect You to Die
December 6, 2016
Puzzle, Adventure Elements, FPP, Indie Games, Meta Quest / Oculus, PlayStation VR, Singleplayer, SteamVR, Espionage, VR.
A logic game developed with VR headsets in mind by Schell Games, an American indie studio. In the game, we assume the role of a spy whose task is to escape unharmed from rooms riddled with traps. The action is presented from the first-person perspective, while the gameplay boils down to solving numerous escape-room kind of puzzles. While playing, we have to, for example, disable explosives or neutralize various kinds of traps. The protagonist’s telekinetic abilities will surely come in handy. Just like the title suggests, death is an integral part of the gameplay of I Expect You To Die, and the hero can die in a variety of ways: either because of his own carelessness or solving puzzles by trial and error. The game is enriched with a large dose of unique humor as well as numerous references to classical action movies, especially those about the exploits of James Bond.
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Shovel Knight: King of Cards
December 10, 2019
Arcade, 2D, Adventure Elements, RPG Elements, Fantasy, Indie Games, Multiplayer, Platformers, Splitscreen, Singleplayer.
The last expansion to the well-received game Shovel Knight. Both the add-on and the base game have been developed by Yacht Club Games. The main protagonist of the expansion is the titular King of Cards, who is one of the bosses the player has to fight as the Shovel Knight in the base game. The main protagonist has to prove their rights to the crown by defeating three usurpers from the neighboring lands. Similarly to the base game, Shovel Knight: King of Cards is a 2D platform game with RPG elements. The new hero fights and moves in a different manner than the previous protagonists - he mounts a short charge, which stuns the enemies and destroys some of the obstacles on the map. He also has a special ability - he can perform a pirouette on enemies' heads multiple times. As one progresses through the story, the character acquires more powerful weapons, armor, and new companions. An interesting element of the game is a minigame, in which one can play cards with NPCs. The gameplay revolves around the story campaign, which is well complemented by special challenges, in which one can test their skills in platform puzzles as well as combat.
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Switchblade
August 28, 2018
Action, Indie Games, Internet, MOBA, Multiplayer, Cars, Science Fiction, Online, Free-to-play.
An arcade multiplayer game with MOBA elements. Switchblade has been developed by Lucid Games, a studio comprising of the creators of the Project Gotham Racing series. The game takes the player into the future, in which they assume the role of a participant of futuristic sports matches. During each match, the player gets to drive one of the available vehicles and together with other players is tasked with destroying the opponents’ towers. In order to do this, one can utilize diversified features of their machines - some of them to fix, others to deal damage, etc. Moreover, during the game, small robots called mobs appear on the map to distract and attack the enemies. These robots should be protected, as they are the key to success. Nonetheless, one has to destroy the enemy mobs. Switchblade has been based on Unreal Engine, the same technology utilized in the production of Gears of War 4. The game is available as free-to-play.
Colony Wars
November 5, 1997
Simulation, FPP, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Space Ships, Space Sim, TPP.
Colony Wars is a space clash simulator with a strong emphasis on non-linear gameplay. As we play, we play the rebellious pilot of the League of Free Worlds, determined to expel the ruthless forces of the Earth Empire from the colony. The player's combat effectiveness will determine the further development of the intergalactic war, and if it turns out to be the Space Ace, the command will assign him better and better combat machines. The game started a series of titles under the same name.
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