Hearthstone: Journey to Un'Goro
April 6, 2017
Puzzle, Fantasy, Internet, Card Games, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Online, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.
Another official expansion to the free-to-play card game Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft by Blizzard Entertainment. This time the developers send us to the unexplored forest of the Un’Goro crater, which is inhabited by intriguing, but also very dangerous species of fauna and flora. We follow the team of explorers led by Elise Starseeker, encountering mighty dinosaurs, wild elementals, carnivorous plants and many other interesting organisms. Add-on introduced 135 new cards, a new keyword (skill) called Adapt, and a new card type (Task), as well as a board with an Un’Goro crater theme and a card back fossil. Developers also implemented another group of minions, consisting of Elementals. It consists not only of magical creatures from this expansion, but also some older cards.
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Ghost Blade HD
February 28, 2017
Action, 2D, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Science Fiction, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer, Top-down.
Ghost Blade HD is a shoot'em up game developed by indie devs from Hucast Games. We take on the role of the Earth Defense Force's best pilot whose job is to defeat Shira, a rogue A.I. that was installed on an abandoned space station located on the outer rim of the Solar System. In Ghost Blade HD we control one of the three superbly armed combat space ships. Gameplay focuses on eliminating hordes of enemies and gigantic bosses. To win, we have to not only shoot almost all the time, but also avoid the rain of bullets and laser beams fired at us. Along with the primary Story Mode, the game also offers Score Attack, where we have to beat the high scores set by other players from all around the world. We can play alone or in coop with another player. The game features cartoonish, eye-pleasing visuals and a dynamic soundtrack composed by Rafaell Dyll.
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War Robots
April 14, 2014
Action, Internet, Mechs, Multiplayer, Shooters, TPP, Free-to-play.
TPP shooter with mosses in the lead role intended for multiplayer fun. Players fight for checkpoints on maps using one of more than twenty robots, which can be equipped with a variety of weapons.
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The Gardens Between
September 20, 2018
Puzzle, 2.5D, Experimental/artistic, Adventure Elements, Indie Games, Time Manipulation, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Singleplayer.
An unusual adventure game developed by The Voxel Agents - an independent studio. The main protagonists of the game are a stubborn girl named Arina and her young, yet incredibly intelligent friend - Frendt. They land in a world made of their memories and objects related to them. The two friends are tasked with discovering the secrets of this world. Players get to observe from the side-perspective how the two protagonists explore small, surreal locations and solve both environmental and logic puzzles based on manipulating the time and matter. Particular worlds (the titular Gardens) have been built in a cylindrical form - they have one central point composed of the objects from Arina's and Frendt's past (e.g. a computer with all its components or gardening tools). The game features simple, yet pleasing visuals following a cartoonish convention. During their adventure, the player is accompanied by an atmospheric ambient soundtrack.
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Spheroids
January 5, 2017
Arcade, 2D, Humorous, Platformers, Singleplayer.
A hilarious 2D platformer developed and published by Eclipse Games - an independent Spanish studio. The player is taken to an alternative, angular, version of Earth, which has fallen victim to an attack of aliens from another dimension. Round-shaped creatures, the titular Spheroids have flooded the planet and are trying to turn everything into round objects. A young boy by the name of Lucas and a crazy scientist called Otto are the only ones capable of defeating the invaders. The player assumes the role of Lucas, who explores the world on his own and eliminates the Spheroids he encounters. Otto spends most of his time in his futuristic laboratory, where he conducts experiments on the captured aliens and prepares new gadgets for the player. The most important tool Otto gives to Lucas, is a modified drill, which launches missiles then followed by iron springs - this is the player's main weapon in the game. What adds to the difficulty however, is that the protagonist can fire this weapon vertically - either upwards or downwards. Among the other of the sophisticated inventions the eccentric professor equips Lucas with, the player will find a grappling hook, which allows him to swing over holes, as well as anti-gravity shoes - using these, Lucas can walk on ceilings.
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Where Cards Fall
September 19, 2019
Puzzle, Experimental/artistic, Adventure Elements, Indie Games, Singleplayer.
Where Cards Fall is an original logical game created by two independent developers, The Game Band and Snowman. The game features simple, cartoonish visuals that work really well with the polished animations and catchy, atmospheric soundtrack. Combined with the subject chosen by the developers, all of that creates an intriguing game. Where Cards Fall focuses on the process of growing up and on the effects of one's youth on the adult life. In the game, we build a house of cards and shape the reality around us. Structures we build bring back memories that progress the plot and ease the character movement. That's how we solve riddles and help our heroes to get to new places.
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Undungeon
November 18, 2021
RPG, 2D, Crowdfunding, Fantasy, Indie Games, Roguelike, Action RPG, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Top-down.
UnDungeon is an original mixture of roguelike and action-adventure games. It was developed by Laughing Machines, a three-person indie studio. The game takes us to a fantasy multiverse made of seven parallel dimensions. As a result of a mysterious cataclysm, all of them were combined into a single ruined world. Some time after those dramatic events, seven heroes showed up. All of them were equipped with a so called Core, an artifact that makes them immortal and allows them to undo the cataclysm. They are the game's protagonists. Before we begin our adventures, we have to choose one of them, taking under consideration their individual stats, skills, and abilities. We observe the game from an isometric perspective. We will explore the game's world and face enemies in real-time combat. In UnDungeon, we do not level up by gaining experience but by collecting more and more artifacts that increase our battle abilities. We will talk with many NPCs, and the decisions we make during our adventures will impact the game's ending. The game has 2D pixel-art visuals.
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After the End: Forsaken Destiny
February 17, 2017
Adventure, Experimental/artistic, Puzzle Elements, Singleplayer, Surrealism, Isometric View.
After the End: Forsaken Destiny is an adventure puzzle game developed by the indie studio Neople Games. The game takes us to a surrealistic world filled with mysteries. We play as a father and son who got separated in space and time. We observe the action from an isometric perspective. Gameplay focuses on the exploration of twelve diversified levels and solving various riddles and puzzles. Some of them will require only a pull of lever, others will make us manipulate the game's environment or the camera angle. We will also collect gems and pieces of statuettes that will alow us to rebuild the forgotten ancestors' statues. After the End: Forsaken Destiny's visuals bring games like Journey and Monument Valley to mind and are the title's strong suit.
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Soda Dungeon
October 7, 2015
RPG, 2D, Clicker, Indie Games, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.
Free RPG game, in which we manage the tavern, where we recruit and equip daredevils helping us to make a fortune in the fight against monsters. The production was originally released on mobile devices, but later it also appeared on PCs.
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Planet of Heroes
March 8, 2017
Action, Internet, Co-op, MMO, MOBA, Multiplayer, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.
A mobile MOBA production by Fast Forward Studios. You play as a chosen character belonging to the so-called Order of Heroes, whose task is to fight to the death in special arenas. There are many potential protagonists to choose from and they vary in terms of weapons and special abilities. The game focuses on seven-minutes-long multiplayer battles, in which you compete against players from all over the world. The more battles you win, the more new abilities you can unlock, allowing you to choose a specialization for your character. You can also develop you chosen hero by collecting more powerful equipment, while the expansive crafting system allows you to create new items. Apart from the PvP mode (1-vs-1 and 3-vs-3 battles), Planet of Heroes also features a single player campaign, which focuses on varied tasks: exploring dungeons, fighting off waves of enemies, defending yourself against your foes' attacks, and classic battles with AI opponents. The game features colorful cartoonish visuals, based on the Pixar animation style.
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MotoGP 17
June 15, 2017
Racing, Internet, Motorbike, Multiplayer, Singleplayer.
The 2017 installment of the official MotoGP video game includes all the 2017 riders, tracks, teams and bikes. The players are able to participate in 3 classes of races: starting from Moto3 featuring 4-stroke 250cc bikes, through Moto2 (600cc) all the way to the most revered class: MotoGP (1000cc). The game also features the Red Bull Rookies Cup Championship that might be a golden ticket to some more prestigious events. In this installment of the MotoGP game series the developers prepared an extensive single player career mode as well as a multiplayer mode. The game reaches 60 FPS for the first time in the 17 years of the series’ history, guaranteeing unprecedented visual experience.
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Reservoir Dogs: Bloody Days
May 18, 2017
Action, Singleplayer, Shooters, Top-down.
Reservoir Dogs: Bloody Days is a top-down shooter based on Quentin Tarantino's movie Reservoir Dogs from 1992. The game tells the story of a group of criminals who do bold heists together. Mr. Blond, Mr. Orange Mr. Pink, Mr. White, Mr. Bronze, and Mr. Blue are all part of that group. Their actions are always brutal and leave a trail of dead bodies in their wake. We can take up to three criminals for a mission. We control each of them individually, but, thanks to the Time Back mechanics, we can go back in time and control another character. At the same time, the criminal we controlled previously does the same moves as we did when we controlled him. Gameplay focuses on doing the same actions from a perspective of a couple of characters in away that all of their moves combine into a single coordinated action. Before we get a satisfying end result, we will have to more than once redo the heist and modify our character's actions.
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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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Gryphon Knight Epic
August 20, 2015
Action, 2D, Fantasy, Indie Games, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer.
A classic shoot'em up that takes us on a journey to a fantastic world. In eight different stages we face hordes of enemies - from hostile people, through smaller and larger monsters, to powerful bosses. The whole was enriched with pleasing pixel art graphics.
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Bit City
March 13, 2017
Strategy, City Builder, Economic, Singleplayer.
A simple economic strategy game by NimbleBit, developed for mobile devices. The game starts in an empty area, where you have to build a prosperous metropolis from scratch. There are three main districts of the city: residential, service, and business. In each of them, you build unique buildings, which can be further developed. Moreover, you have to ensure the city is sufficiently busy by buying cars, ships, and planes. As the game progresses, you earn more money, which allows you to expand and upgrade your city. After completing all the goals in a given mission, you progress to the next map to start over. Bit City features pleasant mechanics and attractive 3D visuals. The game utilizes a free-to-play model with microtransactions, but it is possible to play without spending any real-life money, although it requires much patience.
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Toby: The Secret Mine
October 20, 2015
Adventure, 2D, Puzzle Elements, Indie Games, Platformers, Singleplayer.
Two-dimensional platformer with elements of adventure, strongly inspired by the best-selling Limbo. The title Toby chases his kidnapped friends. The player's task is to guide him safely through 21 stages, in which he is swarming with traps set by enigmatic enemies.
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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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Peregrin
August 8, 2017
Adventure, Experimental/artistic, Exploration Games, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
Created by independent studio Domino Digital Limited, Peregrin is an exploration adventure game with action game elements. The inspiration for Peregrin creators came from the Hebrew beliefs as well as a number of science fiction and fantasy stories. The game’s plot is set after the cataclysm that concluded the war between humans and gods. The surviving remnants have split into large and small tribes. The main protagonist, a woman named Abi, is to fulfill an ancient prophecy and negotiate peace with the gods as well as restore her homeland back to life. The in-game events are presented from a top-down perspective. The gameplay is based on exploration and solving environmental puzzles. During her adventures, the protagonist also encounters a variety of dangers, which she handles using her supernatural ability of taking control over minds of selected creatures. The game is complemented by attractive hand-drawn graphics which make Peregrin look like a painting.
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Dandara: Trials of Fear Edition
February 6, 2018
Action, 2D, Adventure Elements, Indie Games, Metroidvania, Singleplayer.
An old school mix of platformer and metroidvania elements, created by independent studio of Long Hat House. Dandara takes us on adventure in a fantasy world where basic laws of physics, such as gravity don’t apply. The titular heroine is awoken to restore the order of old. We observe the world from side view, and the gameplay is similar to other titles from the genre, focusing on exploration, avoiding countless traps and threats, and gathering equipment and special powers that give us access to new locations. Traveling is made more appealing thanks to the unusual movement system; our heroine can launch herself forward on short distances, stick to all surfaces and move in any direction. The mechanics find use in combat as well, as we attack enemies by shooting various projectiles at them.
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VR Ping Pong
September 13, 2016
Sports, FPP, PlayStation Move, PlayStation VR, Singleplayer, SteamVR, VR.
A sports game simulating table tennis, developed by an independent studio called Reddoll Games. The game has been designed for Virtual Reality headgear and motion controllers – by using the latter ones, the players can control the paddle hovering in the air and hit the incoming balls. The standard rules of table tennis are slightly modified within several optional game modes in VR Ping Pong. For Example, in the Wall Mode, the player has to use a wall to bounce the ball, while in Broken Table Mode, after each hit, the table is gradually getting destroyed. The player can also enjoy the Serve Mode (in which they can test the strength and precision of their serves) and the TT Machine, which tests the player’s reflexes. Moreover, the game delivers single matches and tournaments, while the beginning players can familiarize themselves with the rules in the dedicated tutorial. The original, yet not very attractive visuals have been designed based on voxel graphics.
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Megaquarium
September 13, 2018
Strategy, Marine Aquarium, Economic, Indie Games, Singleplayer, Isometric View, Zoo, Animals.
An economic strategy game in which the player manages a virtual aquarium. As usually in games of this genre, the player starts with a small business, limited premises and modest funds on the virtual account. Gradually earned money is invested into expansion of the aquarium, new species and taking care of the animals bought previously. All of that increases player’s popularity and income. Megaquarium features a large variety of fish types, each with unique needs that must be taken care of for the business to remain profitable. The player must also hire workers, maintain their happiness and develop their skills. Unhappy employee will leave the company and the player will lose resources invested in their training. Employees, visitors and fish are partially unpredictable, forcing the player to frequently look for ways to control the situation when having only limited impact on the events.
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Stationeers
December 12, 2017, Early Access
Simulation, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, Space, LAN, Multiplayer, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Survival.
Stationeers is a simulator set on a space station with certain elements typical for survival games. The game has been developed by a small team called RocketWerkz, comprising sixteen people led by Dean Hall - the creator of the original DayZ. In the game, the player assumes the role of a space station manager tasked with constructing and attaching new modules to the station, as well as overseeing the life support systems (e.g. food production and producing a breathable atmosphere). In Stationeers, one can play alone, but the game truly gains momentum in the cooperative and multiplayer modes, in which the players can share the responsibilities of running the space station. The game features colorful and original visuals resembling the style of another popular game - Minecraft.
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The Occupation
March 5, 2019
Adventure, Arcade Elements, FPP, Indie Games, 80s, Politics, Singleplayer, Stealth, Thriller.
A first-person adventure game created by White Paper Games - an independent British studio. The story involves politics to a large extent, and is set in England of the 1980s. The player takes on the role of a journalist who is investigating the circumstances of passing a controversial bill that reduces the citizens' freedoms. For the most part, the player explores the in-game locations and solves puzzles. The game utilizes the Unreal Engine 4, which allowed for the visuals to be suggestive and atmospheric.
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Horizon: Zero Dawn - The Frozen Wilds
November 7, 2017
Action, RPG Elements, Post-apocalypse, Action Adventure, Sandbox, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, TPP.
Horizon Zero Dawn: The Frozen Wilds is the first DLC for Guerilla Games’ successful third-person action game Horizon Zero Dawn, where humanity is on the brink of extinction and fights for survival against mechanical beasts. This DLC takes us to a frigid area that lies beyond the mountain ridge in the far north of the game’s world and borders with the lands of the Banuk tribe. A new threat arises there and Aloy, the game's protagonist, must face it. The expansion offers around ten hours of gameplay in a completely new area where we will discover new plot lines and characters.
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RoboCraft Infinity
April 11, 2018
Action, Crafting, Internet, Multiplayer.
An improved version of RoboCraft, created by the authors of the original title – studio Freejam. The gameplay focuses on multiplayer battles with other players. The matches are played by controlling special vehicles, constructed from more than one hundred modules and components. So many parts enable the player to experiment and try various things, making each machine on the battlefield unique. The vehicles can be stored in the garage and freely modified if needed. Robocraft Infinity can be played alone or in cooperation with other players – the players can create platoons and together fight for victory. When compared to the original version, the game received some upgrades like a new physics system, new progression system and improved controls. It is worth mentioning that the game is a part of the Xbox Play Anywhere initiative, thanks to which if the player buys Xbox One or Windows 10 version, he receives the other version for free.
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Drive Girls
June 9, 2017
Action, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, Cars, Singleplayer, Slasher, TPP, PlayStation Exclusive.
A combination of a hack’n’slash action game and a racing game. During the game, the players are controlling one of five playable female protagonists. They are fighting aliens that are invading the planet. In addition to using futuristic weapons, the protagonists can transform into very fast sports cars.
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Tennis World Tour
May 22, 2018
Sports, Internet, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Singleplayer, Tennis.
A sports game simulating tennis matches developed with PC in mind. The production was created by Breakpoint with Pierre André as its head. The developer used to be the producer of Top Spin 4, considered to be one of the best tennis simulators in history. Many other developers of the Top Spin franchise were involved in the production of Tennis World Tour. Tennis World Tour lets the players play single tennis games or follow a career of a professional player. The title features over thirty actual sportsmen, including such superstars as Roger Federer, Gaël Monfils, Angelique Kerber, and Garbine Muguruza. The players have access to various game styles, while our score depends also on preparations to a match. The creators of Tennis World Tour also put a lot of attention into ensuring realism.
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Spyro: Year of the Dragon
October 24, 2000
Arcade, 3D Platformers, Dragon.
The third installment of the famous series of colourful 3D platformers. Production develops the assumptions of the cycle, adding, among other things, new playable characters with individual abilities.
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The Mage's Tale
June 20, 2017
RPG, Dungeon Crawler, Fantasy, FPP, Indie Games, Meta Quest / Oculus, PlayStation VR, Action RPG, Singleplayer, SteamVR, VR.
The Mage’s Tale is a VR dungeon crawler developed by InXile Entertainment, creators of games like Wasteland 2 or Torment: Tides of Numenera. The game takes us to a fantasy world that was created for The Bard’s Tale game series. Events of The Mage’s Tale take place between the third and fourth installment of that series. We play as a young adept of magic, whose task is to find his kidnapped mentor and expose the antagonistic wizard's conspiracy. Gameplay focuses on exploration of ancient crypts, dungeons, and sewers located below the town of Skara Brae. The dungeons are filled with all kinds of dangers like traps and various enemies. Our hero can use all sorts of element-based spells and we can create new ones thanks to the game’s complex crafting system.
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Zombasite: Orc Schism
December 18, 2017
RPG, Strategic Elements, Fantasy, Hack'and'slash, Indie Games, Internet, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Isometric View, Zombie.
The first large DLC expansion for Zombasite, a unique hack ‘n’ slash developed by Soldak Entertainment. The new expansion adds new area types and three races – Dark Orcs, Mutated, and Zombie Lords. The game maintains the same audiovisuals as seen in the basic game, with new mechanics and novelties such as town sieges, new character classes and three new specializations – Minstrel, Illusionist, and Sage. Aside from the aforementioned features, we’ve been given access to new monsters that represent the added factions, additional story quests, as well as new human clans which can be reasoned with using diplomacy.
Mickey's Wild Adventure
March 1, 1996
Arcade, Disney, Platformers, Singleplayer.
A 2D platformer with the cult Mickey Mouse in the lead role, a symbol of the Disney label. The title is a slightly modified conversion of the game, which was released in 1994, as Mickey Mania: The Timeless Adventures of Mickey Mouse, on 16-bit consoles.
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Mega Man Legacy Collection 2
August 8, 2017
Arcade, 2D, Package, Platformers, Remaster/remake, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
A collection of classic 2D platform games from the popular Mega Man series created by Capcom. This production is a sequel to Mega Man Legacy Collection, released in 2015, and it offers four games that were absent in the aforementioned collection. This time we get: Mega Man 7 released in 1995 on SNES console, Mega Man 8 released in 1996 on PlayStation and SEGA Saturn as well as two newest parts of the series: Mega Man 9 (2008) and Mega Man 10 (2010). All games take place on Earth at the end of XXI century and the main protagonist in all of them is the titular Mega Man – a humanoid robot with artificial intelligence whose main enemy is Doctor Wily, a mad scientist. All games have similar 2D platform mechanics – the most important elements of the games are exploration, collecting items, avoiding traps and fighting enemies. The set has also an additional plus in the form of a virtual museum full of bonus materials for the fans of the series.
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The Swords of Ditto
April 24, 2018
RPG, Arcade Elements, Humorous, Co-op, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Roguelike, Action RPG, Singleplayer, Isometric View.
An action RPG with roguelike traits, developed by independent studio One Bit Beyond. The game tells the story of brave characters trying to defeat the evil Mormo. Because the enemy has an army of beasts under his command, many heroes will fall before someone achieves the goal. The action in The Swords of Ditto is presented from an isometric perspective and the gameplay focuses on exploration and combat with encountered enemies. Although the gameplay is action-based, the combat system mostly rewards having proper equipment – in additional to traditional weapons, during the game the player can use more extraordinary items like a magic golf club. The combat potential of the character can be also increased with stickers that provide additional bonuses. It is worth mentioning that dying in the game is permanent and the legacy left by fallen heroes, like their equipment, can make the next attempt a bit easier. The game can be played alone or with another player in a local cooperation mode.
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AeternoBlade II
October 11, 2019
Action, 2.5D, RPG Elements, Indie Games, Metroidvania, Platformers, Action Adventure, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.
Platform action game with elements of RPG and metroidvania genre. The production continues the plot started in the first part of the cycle - this time during the game we take control not only over Freya, but also over two new protagonists, which are Bernard and Felix. Heroes are once again given the opportunity to manipulate time, which they use to explore vast levels and solve puzzles, as well as to fight enemies they encounter.
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NASCAR Heat 2
September 12, 2017
Racing, Internet, Multiplayer, NASCAR, Cars, Singleplayer.
Another installment in the racing series developed by Monster Games - a reboot of the popular series started by the 2000's NASCAR Heat. The game does not introduce any significant changes to the gameplay mechanics, and the player once again gets to participate in NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and race on over twenty real-life tracks from the 2017 season. The gameplay builds on an elaborate career mode, in which the player not only has to win consecutive races but also manage their racing team. Developers did not forget about the multiplayer mode. Because of the possibility to chose between the arcade and simulation-like driving model, both the seasoned and beginning players can participate in the races. Similarly to the previous installments, the game acquired many official sponsors, thus NASCAR Heat 2 features real teams and racers.
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Tiny Metal
December 21, 2017
Strategy, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Tactics, Turn-based, Isometric View.
A turn-based military strategy game by Japanese studio Area 34, inspired by classic Japanese productions of the genre. In Tiny Metal you play as Lieutenant Nathan Gries, an officer of the Artemisian army, which is at war with the evil nation of Zipang. During the turn-based battles you assume control of many units and attack the enemy by using the right tactic and taking advantage of the terrain. There are thirteen unique units, and the battles are affected by their abilities and the genre-typical fog of war. Apart from the story campaign, which should take about 8-19 hours to finish, there is also a skirmish mode, allowing you to participate in quick battles, and a level editor.
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Claybook
August 31, 2018
Puzzle, Arcade Elements, Indie Games, Co-op, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Singleplayer.
A logic game with arcade elements, which lets you play with some virtual clay. You play from a perspective of a child, spending time in his or her room on viewing an amazing book. Each of its pages is a new world built entirely of clay. In-game levels offer a variety of action/logic challenges, most of which are based on the physics of objects – the engine mimics the movement of clay objects quite realistically. In order to solve puzzles, you must properly terraform lands and reshape some structures, move smaller objects or mould them into something else (e.g. turn a small ball into a piece of Swiss cheese or a gingerbread man), as well as control a variety of vehicles. Claybook is very forgiving, letting you rewind time in order to fix your mistakes. Apart from solo play, the game offers co-op mode for up to four people. You can also build your own levels thanks to the in-built editor. The game’s light-hearted atmosphere is reflected by its colorful 3D graphics and pleasant audio.
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Half-Life 2: VR
September 16, 2022
Action, FPP, FPS, Meta Quest / Oculus, Mods, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, SteamVR, Shooters, VR.
Comprehensive modification for Half- Life 2 and Half-Life 2: Episode One and Half-Life 2: Episode Two, which enriches these titles with support for virtual reality goggles and dedicated motion controllers. Behind its development is a group of ardent fans of the series. The modification is distributed free of charge - however, it requires the above mentioned productions to work.
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Chrono Cross
November 18, 1999
RPG, jRPG, Singleplayer.
The next installment of the Japanese Chrono JRPG series, in which the creators used the motif of a journey between dimensions to tell an original story. The production is distinguished by a deep combat system, a huge number of characters to be connected and an excellent audiovisual setting.
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BackSlash
August 31, 2017
Fighting, 2D, Beat 'em Up, Indie Games, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Platformers, Splitscreen, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.
An old-school action game developed by one man from the Japanese developer team Skeleton Crew Studio. BackSlash is a beat'em up game, in which the players observe the action from a side perspective. The gameplay builds on battles taking place in special 2D arenas. The player assumes the role of a warrior who represents one of the ten available combat styles that differ from one another in terms of special abilities and weapons used. When in battle, one can use his bare fists, cold steel (e.g. swords and katanas), ranged weapons (e.g. shuriken throwing stars, throwing knives), and a wide range of both offensive and defensive spells. The key to success lies in swift dodging and blocking enemy blows, as well as mounting counterattacks. Additionally, the battlefields can be demolished, which opens new strategic opportunities to the players. The gameplay becomes gradually more dynamic - the longer one plays the game, the faster his character moves.
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Octave
October 18, 2016
Adventure, 2D, Arcade Elements, Horror, Indie Games, Point-and-click, Singleplayer.
A point-and-click adventure game with action elements, developed by one-man indie developer Anate Studio. You play as an unfortunate man taken to a forest by a murderer. In the last moment, the protagonist is rescued by a mysterious force, but as he looks for a way to escape, he quickly learns that he hasn't been saved yet and still needs to fight for his life. Octave utilizes a side view perspective. The gameplay focuses on traversing locations, which are full of not only puzzles but also enemies such as malevolent shadows and monsters. Apart from the already mentioned forest, you visit a haunted abandoned house or an ominous underground complex. Although the 2D visuals have an old-school feel, Octave features a gripping atmosphere, underscored by the original soundtrack.
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XField Paintball 3
May 30, 2017
Action, FPP, FPS, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer.
The third installment in a series of paintball games developed by XField Paintball SAS and advertised as the official video game devoted to that popular activity. The game was created in cooperation with professional paintballers and video-gamers themselves. XField Paintball 3 gives us an opportunity to take part in multiplayer competitions based on the official rules of paintball. The game is played from the first-person view and the experience combines elements of tactical shooters and sports games together. Two teams of up to 5 players each participate in a match; the goal is to take control of the entire territory with minimal losses. Developing an adequate strategy and coordinating the team's efforts constitute the key to success here, and the latter of these lies in the captain's hands. The remaining players take the roles of the so-called Rushers, Shooters or Tacticians. XField Paintball 3 comes with relatively average-looking visuals, rather poor in detail.
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A-Train Classic
December 14, 2016
Strategy, Economic, Trains, Singleplayer, Isometric View.
Another installment in a popular Japanese economic strategy game series created by ARTDINK. A-Train Classic returns to the roots of the series. In the game, the player assumes the role of a president of a train company that deals with municipal transport. Among one’s duties, there are train and bus construction, planning routes and connections, as well as purchasing real estates like hotels, stadiums, and factories. Players’ actions affect the development of the city and surrounding villages, while the inhabitants react to players’ decisions in different ways, often causing us some additional troubles that need to be solved. The key to success lies in finding the balance between investments and incomes. Additional aspects, proving the depth of A-Train Classic, are the realistic stock exchange and the flow of time systems, requiring players to maintain their business and renovate their assets. In the game, one can easily find references to the older installments of the A-Train series, both in terms of mechanics and visuals.
YIIK: A Postmodern RPG
January 17, 2019
RPG, Humorous, Indie Games, jRPG, 90s, Singleplayer, Surrealism, Turn-based.
YIIK: A Post-Modern RPG is a surrealistic jRPG set in the 1990’s. It was developed by the independent developer Ackk Studios, creators of games like Chromosphere: The Two Brothers and Two Brothers. The story focuses on the mysterious disappearance of Sammy Pak who was taken by supernatural forces while using an elevator. Her friends decide to embark on a dangerous journey to save her. The single player campaign will give us around twenty five hours of gameplay. Our party of eight moves around an isometric-presented map, every once in a while taking part in turn-based battles against our enemies. The game uses Unity Engine. Visuals in YIIK: A Post-Modern RPG are much different from what we can see in other jRPGs as the game lacks any sort of manga-inspired style. All of the game's dialogues are voice acted.
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R.B.I. Baseball 17
March 28, 2017
Sports, Baseball, Internet, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Singleplayer.
Another installment of the arcade sports game series devoted to baseball. It was developed by Major League Baseball Advanced Media. Similarly to its predecessors, in the game, we lead one of thirty clubs of the American MLB league to take part in the 2017’s baseball league games. Given the full MLB license, there are actual teams and thirty existing sports arenas. Moreover, we can also play matches with classic rosters from previous seasons. The production emphasizes the arcade aspect, thanks to which the gameplay should be approachable even for beginners. R.B.I. Baseball 17 allows the players to take part in single matches and face both the artificial intelligence and other people. The title also attracts with its decent graphics that look equally good both on TV screens and small displays of mobile devices.
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AFL Evolution
May 5, 2017
Sports, Australian Football, Internet, Multiplayer, Singleplayer.
Another installment in the sports game series dedicated to Australian football. The title, developed by Wicked Witch Software, is a hybrid of sports and management simulations – while playing, we not only play matches but also take care of the team manager’s responsibilities. Our tasks include determining team composition and tactics, taking part in drafts and making transfers as well as negotiating contracts and balancing the club’s budget. There are over 80 licensed teams at our disposal. New solutions introduced by the developers increased the game’s realism, too. At the core of AFL Evolution lies a career mode that lets us lead our own player up the professional ladder. Apart from that, we can play a full season with any team and face the artificial intelligence in single matches. What’s interesting, the multiplayer mode offers both a competitive and cooperative (two players in a single team) mode. The production features its high-quality graphics and a well-made replay system.
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Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate
August 28, 2018
RPG, Fantasy, Internet, Multiplayer, Action RPG, Singleplayer, TPP, Nintendo Exclusive.
Another installment in the incredibly popular series of arcade action games enriched with elements of role-playing; the franchise emerged in 2004 on the PlayStation 2 console. Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate is a Nintendo Switch port of an improved and expanded version of Monster Hunter Generations (released as Monster Hunter X in Japan) - a game which came out in 2015 for Nintendo 3DS. The player is taken to a fantasy world where their job is to hunt extraordinary creatures. The game is played from a third-person view and the player freely controls the character that represents one of several available classes. The player traverses 3D locations, where apart from hunting monsters, they gather different resources - thanks to them, one is capable of crafting new types of armors and other parts of equipment. Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate brings a new base of operations - a ship named Ryuushiki. A series of new locations and additional monsters were included in the game as well. Furthermore, Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate comes with completely refreshed visuals and a system of controls based on the specifics of the newer console.
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Tales of Destiny
December 23, 1997
RPG, Fantasy, jRPG, Action RPG, Singleplayer.
The Japanese RPGs, which are distinguished by their skillful combat system, tell the story of the inhabitants of the fantastic land. The title is the second in the Tales of series and at the same time the first to be released on PlayStation 1.
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Eden: Renaissance
July 24, 2017
Puzzle, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
Eden: Renaissance is a puzzle game created by The Last Kind studio. The player control a young archeologist who came across remnants of an alien civilization during his trip to Antarctica. Along with one of their representatives, the titular Eden, we have to save the world and find a way back home. The game uses turn-based mechanics and we have to safely lead our characters from the starting point to the finish line. We can find many obstacles and dangers on our way which means that we have to come up with ways to deal with them. We need to plan our paths, use environment and Eden's special abilities that allows him to control the elements. We also, from time to time, can come across enemies and each of their types requires a different tactic in order to defeat them. The game also has fights with powerful bosses. All of this is presented in good 3D graphics and a cartoonish style. The campaign features half an hour of cut-scenes.
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Middle-earth: Shadow of War - The Mobile Game
September 26, 2017
Strategy, Fantasy, RTS, Singleplayer, The Lord of The Rings, Free-to-play.
Middle-earth: Shadow of War for mobile devices is a strategy game based on the free-to-play business model with optional microtransactions. In spite of identical title as the action adventure game published on PC and consoles, it is an entirely separate project. The plot, however, is somewhat similar and focuses on the war between Sauron and a Ranger known by the name of Talion, who shares his body with Celebrimbor - an elven wraith. The game for mobile devices builds on collecting characters known from The Hobbit and The Lord of The Rings Trilogy, and has the player assemble small teams to lead them to real-time battles. Each warrior features unique statistics, weapons, and special abilities, which when activated can turn the tides of a battle. Each character can be developed in terms of combat skills, which the player can adjust to their preferred tactics.
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