Gratuitous Space Battles 2
April 16, 2015
Strategy, Indie Games, Internet, Multiplayer, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Tower Defense.
A continuation to Gratuitous Space Battles developed by Positech Games. Along with its twin project – Gratuitous Tank Battles – the game presents a slightly different approach to the popular tower defense strategy game genre. Like in the first installment in the series, the players cannot directly influence the outcome of particular battles, and the key to success lies in proper planning and preparation. One can do this by constructing from scratch various units and manually selecting parts and elements of munitions. Then, one has to prepare battle formations and give orders to their commanders, sit back and observe how his protégés handle the battle by themselves. In comparison to the first installment in the series, the developers introduced several new gameplay mechanics – the most prominent being 3 new spaceship classes (battleships, heavy fighters, and destroyers). The available set of weapons and components has been significantly expanded. The game also introduces carrier ships and the necessity to replenish fuel reserves.
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Hell
November 13, 2014
Strategy, Fantasy, Internet, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
Tactical turn-based strategy set in the fantastic realities of the eternal conflict between good and evil. The story tells the story of the struggle to defend human kingdoms against the waves of demons from hell and the final assault, assumed by the allied forces of the Order of Light on the title hellish depths. The game is characterized by tactical depth and the enormity of factors influencing the final course of the match.
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Letter Quest: Grimm's Journey
January 30, 2014
Puzzle, RPG Elements, Indie Games, Singleplayer, Verbal.
An unusual logic game that combines a turn-based RPG with elements of the popular board game Scrabble, developed by Bacon Bandit Games. In Letter Quest: Grimm’s Journey, we assume the role of two grim reapers called Grimm and Rose who have to face hordes of ghosts, monsters, and other evil spawn using only the power of… words. While playing, we traverse five varied lands and fight turn-based battles with enemies, which allows us to enhance our character and weapons as we progress in the game. Combat itself is quite unusual, since subsequent clashes involve forming words from a grand dictionary that consists of roughly 190 thousand English words. Damage dealt to an enemy depends on the amount of points scored for a given word. The effect can be further modified with the use of magical potions and items that we can buy for jewels obtained in the course of the game.
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Active Soccer 2
January 29, 2015
Sports, Indie Games, Internet, Multiplayer, Football, Singleplayer, Top-down.
An arcade soccer game inspired by the classic Sensible Soccer series. The game was developed by an Italian studio The Fox Software, which specializes in this genre - it is popular mainly for such games as Ico Soccer for Nintendo DS or Throw In for PCs; the latter being a remake of the classic title Kick Off 2. The game focuses on delivering an arcade experience and is played from a classic aerial view. The player does not have to get accustomed to using many buttons. The game offers over 800 national and league teams from all over the world, giving an opportunity to play different kinds of matches. Unfortunately, Active Soccer 2 does not use official licenses, but the creators included a simple team editor, so the player does not have to use the default club and footballer names. One can play friendly matches, as well as both league and cup games, apart from taking part in the career mode, which is complemented by a simplistic management module, requiring the player to develop adequate tactics, supervise transfers and take care of funding-related issues. Active Soccer 2 also offers a cross-platform online mode.
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Ittle Dew 2
November 15, 2016
Action, 2D, Puzzle Elements, RPG Elements, Indie Games, Singleplayer.
A sequel to the two-dimensional action game with logic features created in 2013 by Swedish studio Ludosity Interactive. Ittle Dew 2 presents further adventures of the titular female protagonist and her companion Tippsi. The two crashed on another unknown island filled with mysteries and weird creatures. By using a magic map the pair of heroes will have to find six pieces of a raft which will allow them to leave the island. The gameplay mechanics are almost same as in the original game and they combine features of action and adventure games. The game is filled with action and fights with encountered enemies and, it frequently forces player to solve riddles which require them to find a specific item and place it in the right place. All of it is supplemented with simple RPG features and the possibility to upgrade items.
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Two Worlds II: Shattered Embrace
December 6, 2019
RPG, Fantasy, Internet, Multiplayer, Polish, Action RPG, Singleplayer, TPP.
The third official feature supplement to Two Worlds II, released years after the release of the saucer. Offers an extensive new adventure with many characters, opponents and tasks (main and side), as well as previously unavailable items. Thanks to the graphical engine update prepared for the plug-in, the Antaloor world has also gained a slightly refreshed look.
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The Lost Pisces
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Action, Indie Games, Action Adventure, Sandbox, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, TPP.
The Lost Pisces is a science fiction action-adventure game inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale Little Mermaid. The game tells the story of a synthetic being called Pisces who desires to acquire a soul in order to become human. We play as a human soldier who helps her make her dreams come true. Action is presented from the first-person perspective. Accompanied by Pisces, we travel through the game's futuristic world, exploring enormous steel structures, city ruins, and the depths of the sea. We will frequently face powerful mechanical bosses with whom we can fight with guns, or climb them in order to find their weaknesses. Pisces' evolution is an important part of the game. With time, her mechanical reactions become human instincts and emotions. Our behavior towards Pisces plays a crucial role in our synthetic friend's evolution. She can interpret our reactions and remember moments spent together. The Lost Pisces uses Unreal Engine 4.
Ray Gigant
July 30, 2015
RPG, Dungeon Crawler, FPP, jRPG, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
A combination of jRPG, dungeon crawler and a music game. Ray Gigant takes place in the future in Tokyo. The titular Gigants are aliens who invaded the Earth. The main protagonist of the game – Amakaze – stands in their way, having awakened a great power inside of himself. The player is tasked with learning to control the extraordinary abilities of the protagonist as he is trying to get rid of the invaders from his home city. Gameplay of Ray Gigant concentrates on exploration, character and his companions’ development and fighting encountered enemies. The battles are turn-based and, similarly as in music games, the player is sometimes forced to perform specific actions during a very limited time window. The action is shown from two perspectives: the exploration is shown from first-person perspective and in combat the camera moves behind the back of the character. The game features nice graphics which are stylized to look like anime.
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Shadow Bug
April 4, 2016
Arcade, 2D, Indie Games, Platformers, Singleplayer.
A mobile platform game from an independent Finish studio Muro, which evolved from a simple but successful project initiated by a few Alto University students. In Shadow Bug, we assume the role of a militant worm armed with two swords. The protagonist's job is to clear the forest of the hostile bugs and other opponents. During the gameplay, we traverse successive levels, in which we meet a whole bunch of different enemies and a large number of traps, which often require some cleverness. The hero can move left or right only, sometimes pushing static objects, but he has a spectacular way of dealing with opponents – his style of fighting is reminiscent of a ninja fighter. After finishing each stage, we receive a rating in form of stars, whose number depends on, among others, the time elapsed and the number of gathered gleaming balls. Shadow Bug has a characteristic graphic layer – only the backgrounds are colored, while the whole foreground, along with the hero and his enemies, is presented in black.
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Disney Crossy Road
April 4, 2016
Arcade, Auto-runner, Crossover, Disney, Cartoons, Animated TV Series, Singleplayer.
A free-to-play mobile arcade game developed by Hipster Whale - the creators of the original Crossy Road. The game offers mechanics identical to those present in the original. The player's task is to safely get the character across a street or a river. It is not easy however, for the streets are swarming with speeding vehicles and trains, as well as other obstacles. The controls are simplistic, requiring the player to jump forward and turn left or right only. The game features infinite, randomly generated tracks. The playthrough ends when the player makes a mistake. Starting each new game is all about making more progress than previously - the player competes against other player's high scores as well. What differentiates the game from its predecessor is the roster, including such Disney and Pixar characters such as Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, Mufasa or Buzz Astral. Additional characters can be unlocked using coins collected while playing or by spending real money through microtransactions.
101 Ways to Die
March 18, 2016
Puzzle, Humorous, Indie Games, Platformers, Singleplayer.
A brutal, although humorous, logic platformer game by Four Door Lemon, an independent British studio. We assume the role of an assistant of the mad professor Splattunfuder’s, who at the end of his career decided to create an unusual guide that describes 101 ways of dying. As a result of unfortunate events, the initial version of his “work” was destroyed, and our task is to help the scientist recreate it with the use of hordes of creatures called Splatts, which were bred solely for this purpose. The gameplay mechanics of 101 Ways to Die can be described as an inverted version of the popular Lemmings, since our job is not to help but to prevent the innocent, although not too intelligent, Splatts from escaping. On each level, we have to devise an adequate strategy and then set a number of fancy traps; then, we only have to watch the execution of our plan.
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Rocketbirds 2: Evolution
January 26, 2016
Action, 2D, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Platformers, Splitscreen, Singleplayer.
A sequel to the two-dimensional platform game released by Ratloop Asia in 2011. The story of Rocketbirds 2: Evolution takes place once again in an alternative reality in which birds became the dominant species. During the game player assumes the role of agent Hardboiled Chicken, the protagonist of the previous entry in the series. Once again he is trying to stop the evil Putzki who is attempting to take over the world. Gameplay mechanics are similar as in the previous installment of the series. It is a classic 2D platform game that focuses mostly on shooting. The novelties added to the game include the expanded variety of weapons and a new Rescue Mode, in which up to four players (offline or online) are going together on a hostage rescue mission.
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The Lion's Song
July 7, 2016
Adventure, 2D, Episodic, Indie Games, Early 20th Century, Point-and-click, Singleplayer.
A peculiar adventure game created by Mi'pu'mi Games, constituting a fully developed version of the freeware app released in 2014 for the Ludum Dare event. The Lion's Song takes place in Austria, in the early 20th century, and the plot in centered around three creative people at the defining moments of their careers: a young composer preparing to create her greatest work, a middle-aged inventor, and a brilliant mathematician working on a groundbreaking equation. The narrative forces the player to discover the course of events step by step, which requires you to pick out helpful hints during conversations with NPCs. The key elements of the game are phone calls and interactions with the environment, which provide the protagonists with the inspiration they need to finish their work. Your decisions affect the storyline of not only a single episode, but also of the whole game. The Lion's Song features a distinct vintage style, and the graphics of the game bring to mind old photos, yellowed with age.
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Valley
August 24, 2016
Adventure, Exploration Games, FPP, Indie Games, Action Adventure, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
An FPP action-adventure game featuring sci-fi elements and focusing on exploration. It was developed by Blue Isle Games - a Canadian team popular for Slender: The Arrival. The player is taken to the titular valley, which is a mysterious place located somewhere in the Rocky Mountains. Assuming the role of an unspecified character, the player traverses a set of diversified locations, trying to discover the secrets hidden in the area. The protagonist makes use of the L.E.A.F. exoskeleton, which belongs to the latest inventions in technology. However, thanks to the possibilities the exoskeleton offers, the exploration is very dynamic, for the protagonist can access locations an ordinary human being would not be able to reach. One of the most important uses of L.E.A.F. is control over life and death - the player can both deprive organisms of their lives or literally breathe life into them. There is a price to be paid for this ability however, because each death of the protagonist causes the entire valley to decay gradually.
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Dropsy
September 10, 2015
Adventure, 2D, Indie Games, Point-and-click, Singleplayer.
A two-dimensional point ‘n’ click adventure game developed by the independent studio Tendershoot in cooperation with A Jolly Corpse. The title’s plot follows a clown named Dropsy who got lost after a fire in his circus and tries to find a new place for himself in the world. The gameplay is based on exploration of subsequent locations and solving the encountered problems and puzzles. The action takes place in an open world, so the order of performing quests as well as piecing together the fragments of the protagonist’s story depend largely on our choices. The game features an interesting dialogue system that uses icons that correspond to different reactions instead of classical dialogue options. The title imitates the 8- and 16-bit-era productions and offers pixel art graphics that are popular among indie developers.
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River City: Tokyo Rumble
August 8, 2013
Fighting, 2D, RPG Elements, Internet, Multiplayer, Side-scroll, Singleplayer, Nintendo Exclusive.
Two-dimensional scrolled fight belonging to the famous Kunio-kun series, which has accompanied players since 1986. We play the role of a boy named Kunio, who, together with his friends, intends to stop gangsters spreading through the streets of Tokyo.
The Song of Seven
May 17, 2016
Adventure, Crowdfunding, Episodic, Fantasy, Indie Games, Point-and-click, Singleplayer.
An episodic, fairytale-like point-and-click adventure game by an American developer Enlightened Games. The plot of The Song of Seven is set in a fantasy world of Pria, inhabited by fantastic races and original creatures. The main character is a boy named Kiba. When a mythical evil starts growing in strength, and slowly casts its shadow upon the land, the adolescent protagonist has to leave the village and find a way to deal with the danger. When it comes to mechanics, the game utilizes typical solutions known from point-and-click adventure games, but offering a modern approach to the genre, appearing in the fully 3D environment, third person perspective camera, and analog control system. The gameplay focuses on exploration and solving logical and musical puzzles, but an equally important aspect of the game are the extensive dialogue sequences, revealing the secrets of the plot.
XCOM: Enemy Unknown Plus
March 22, 2016
Strategy, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Tactics, Turn-based, PlayStation Exclusive, Isometric View.
An extended version of the turn-based tactic strategy XCOM: Enemy Unknown developed by Firaxis Games, which was a restart of the cult series started by Microprose in 90s. The plot tells a story of the first conflict between humanity and an extraterrestrial civilization. You are in control of a head of the XCOM organization, whose aim is to fend off the invasion of aliens and figure out their technology. The strategy mode allows the player to develop the base, conduct scientific research, and control equipment and weapons production. Once informed of alien activity, you go to missions played out in turn-based system, during which you lead a team of highly-trained soldiers. Your objective is to simply neutralize all enemies on the map. XCOM: Enemy Unknown Plus includes the base version of the game along with released a year later add-on, XCOM: Enemy Within, which introduced new resources, weapons, maps, upgrades, and skills.
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Romancing SaGa 2
March 23, 2016
RPG, Fantasy, Japan, jRPG, Remaster/remake, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
The brushed up edition of 1993's Romancing SaGa 2. It is simultaneously the first installment in the series to be released outside of Japan and intended for mobile devices (Android, iOS). The storyline is set in a fantasy world, which has been invaded by the Seven Heroes – a group of legendary champions, who, for reasons unknown, have transformed into demons and threaten human existence. The fight with the invaders is taken up by the royal dynasty, the members of which are controlled by the player. As the ruler he or she has to tend to the nation’s growth, acquire new resources, cleanse and take control of dungeons and also appoint a heir. With each generation the king becomes considerably wiser and stronger, which at some point will allow him to challenge the Seven. In Romancing SaGa 2 we will also come across numerous heroes, who will join the player’s team and aid him in his fight against the monsters. The battles are carried out in a turn-based fashion, typical for Japanese RPGs. Furthermore, the visual style of the production draws a lot of inspiration from older types of role-playing games by way of its 2D graphics and distinctive soundtrack.
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Fated: The Silent Oath
April 28, 2016
Adventure, FPP, Meta Quest / Oculus, PlayStation VR, Action Adventure, Singleplayer, SteamVR, The Vikings, VR.
An episodic action adventure game by Frima, set in the mythical world of the Vikings. The title was designed with VR headsets in mind. Fated: The Silent Oath was developed by a former writer for the Assassin’s Creed series and focuses on a certain family that faces Ragnarok, which is the Nordic counterpart of the end of days. We assume the role of the father who tries to protect his loved ones from the wrath of gods. The action is shown from the first-person perspective. While playing, we engage in activities that are typical of the genre, such as exploration, having conversations, and solving puzzles. There are some arcade sequences, as well. At the same time, the title is full of emotions, putting a great emphasis on such emotions as bravery, love, sacrifice, compassion, despair, or joy.
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Shock Tactics
April 11, 2017
Strategy, Indie Games, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Tactics, Turn-based, Isometric View.
Shock Tactics is a turn-based strategy inspired by the classic games like the X-COM series or Jagged Alliance and the TV show Firefly. The game takes place in the far future, where mankind colonized the universe. We play as an ex-convict who was sent on a dangerous mission. His job will be to lead the colonization of a newly discovered planet. Ruthless mercenaries hired by the intergalactic Syndicate and a mysterious race that originated from humans will stand in his way and try to stop him from fulfilling his mission. During our adventures we will be exploring the planet, divided into several procedurally generated continents. Firstly, we will have to secure checkpoints and set convoy routes. In time, we will unlock new areas and learn the secrets left by civilization that once lived there. We can use the gathered knowledge to improve and develop our base and conduct research on new technologies. During missions, we lead a group of up to six unique soldiers. Taking advantage of the environment plays an important role during battles.
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Out of Ammo
September 15, 2016
Action, Strategic Elements, FPP, FPS, PlayStation VR, Singleplayer, SteamVR, Shooters, Tower Defense, VR.
A strategy shooter game that supports virtual reality sets. The game was developed by RocketWerkz, a studio founded by Dean “Rocket” Hall – the creator of the famous survival game DayZ. Out of Ammo takes place during an undefined modern conflict. The player assumes the role of a commander who must defend a base from the incoming enemy. The game combines the mechanics of a first-person shooter with a tower defense game. The player can shoot the incoming enemies directly, summon artillery support, select targets for snipers and call in an air strike. He can also give simple commands to other soldiers on the battlefield and create buildings such as guard towers. The action takes place on several maps, including a city, desert or a mountain area. The graphics of Out of Ammo are similar to Minecraft. The voxel-based, three-dimensional graphics lack any visual bells and whistles, but provide the title a unique atmosphere.
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Order of Battle: Morning Sun
January 28, 2016
Strategy, 2D, Hotseat, World War II, Multiplayer, PBeM, Singleplayer, War Strategy, Turn-based, Isometric View.
The first paid extension for the turn-based strategy Order of Battle: Pacific by The Aristocrats. This time the player takes part in the Second Sino-Japanese War, fought between 1937-1940. Both sides of conflict are represented by different in units and style of play. Chinese army is perfectly trained, but suffers from a number of internal problems and has obsolete equipment. On the other hand, Japanese army has been just modernized and gained considerable experience, but it was also strained by the previous conflicts. Order of Battle: Morning Sun introduces 11 historical scenarios (including the Battle of Shanghai) based on the base title’s mechanics. The extension offers also new units, like Ki-10, D1A, and A4N1 bombers, the Type 98 medium tanks, fulltrack engineering vehicles Soko Sagyo Ki equipped with flamethrowers – all are used by Japanese army. The Chinese army has the Soviet-build Polikarpov fighters, Tupolev bombers, T-26 tanks, German Panzer I light tanks, Sdkfz 221/222 light armored cars, PaK-37 anti-tank guns, Italian L-3 tankettes, and British Gloster Gladiator fighters.
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Pathfinder Adventures
April 27, 2016
RPG, Fantasy, Card Games, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.
A card game with strong RPG accents. It is an adaptation of the table game Pathfinder Adventure Card Game. The title was created by the experienced studio Obsidian Entertainment, creators of such games as Pillars of Eternity and Fallout: New Vegas. Pathfinder Adventures is a free-to-play game with microtransactions. It takes the player to a fantasy realm called Golarion which is filled with magic, monsters and inhumans. Pathfinder Adventures is based on the Rise of the Runelords campaign known from the paper original. The player is tasked with stopping an attempt to resurrect the despotic Runelords. Gameplay of Pathfinder Adventures is based on the original game and all interactions, including combat, are presented as a card game. One can play the game alone or in cooperation mode for up to four players, each of whom controls a character belonging to one of the available classes. Thanks to different abilities that can be additionally developed, the characters supplement each other. What makes the game even more interesting are interactive cutscenes during which the player is making story decisions.
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Fighting Fantasy: House of HelI
January 18, 2013
RPG, Horror, Gamebook, Singleplayer.
Fighting Fantasy: House of Hell is a PC-based adaptation of the 1984 paper paragraph. The production is maintained in a climate of horror and combines traditional for its genre text narration and decision making with extensive RPG mechanisms, within which our character has action-impacting statistics.
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Pelé: Soccer Legend
May 5, 2016
Sports, Puzzle Elements, Arcade Elements, Internet, Multiplayer, Football, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.
Developed by Cosi Games studio, a mobile football platformer connected with the biographical commercial film about the legendary football player Pelé. The production takes you on simplified tour of Pelé’s career: you start on the back alleys of a small Brazilian town, then you climb on the football career ladder higher and higher, and finally win the World Cup and a status of a true football legend. However, Pelé: Soccer Legend is not like traditional football titles, in which you play normal matches. Instead, you have to face over a thousand of puzzles recreating particular moments of matches. In most of them you have to figure out how to put a ball in the net or how to play a difficult pass. Then, the player needs to put it in practice by executing precise gestures on the touch screen. Featuring a realistic physics engine, the game introduces platformer elements in the shape of numerous special powers.
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Hero
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RPG, Fantasy, Hack'and'slash, Action RPG, Singleplayer.
A mobile action RPG from King.com, the creators of a series of casual puzzle games. The story is only an excuse for the gameplay, and it takes place in fantasy land of Mystia. When it’s invaded by monsters, the titular hero has to, unsurprisingly, to save the world. Hero is a classic hack’n’slash title, so we explore locations and eliminate hordes of enemies. Players can choose from several characters, including mage, knight or archer, each with slightly different fighting style, and a progression system typical for this genre. Due to its mobile nature, each adventure is relatively short, though we are always accompanied by an AI-controlled ally. The game stands out with its controls, developed so one could play horizontally with only one hand.
Fall of Angels
November 2, 2011
RPG, Adventure Elements, Fantasy, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
Fall of Angels is an RPG game. The production is modelled on Japanese representatives of this species and offers an extensive feature layer and turn-based combat system. An additional attraction are numerous puzzles, reminiscent of puzzles from classic adventures.
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Destiny: Rise of Iron
September 20, 2016
Action, RPG Elements, FPP, FPS, Internet, Co-op, Looter Shooter, Multiplayer, Role-playing Shooter, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Shooters.
Another major expansion to the multiplayer FPS by Bungie Software, published in autumn 2014. Destiny: Rise of Iron is the first expansion available exclusively for the 8th generation of consoles and it requires the previous extension, called The Taken King, to work. The plot revolves around a breach in the wall, located on the southern border of Old Russia, which let hordes of fallen mutants get into the Golden Age graves, filled with valuable artifacts. Along with Lord Saladin, players set off on a journey to stop the danger and reveal the truth about the of the Iron Lords. The DLC does not dramatically change mechanics and centers on a campaign featuring a number of main and side missions. Apart from new, uncharted locations, the game introduces a new enemy faction, additional weapons, armors, items, and two new mission types called Raid and Strike, as well as a PvP mode.
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Arma Mobile Ops
June 28, 2016
Strategy, Internet, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer, Modern Conflicts, Free-to-play.
A mobile version of the popular military simulation series Arma, taking the form of a battle strategy similar in style to Clash of Titans. The game was developed by the team at Bohemia Interactive. Arma Mobile Ops takes place in modern times and depicts a military conflict in which advanced technology is used. During gameplay, you develop your base, gather resources, and conduct research into new technologies. Naturally, you have to protect your base by building fortifications, watch towers, bunkers, and other facilities. At the same time, you need to raise an army with which you can invade bases of other players or the AI opponents. For the most part, combat is automatic, but before you take any action, it is necessary to instruct your units on the attack direction, movement speed, and tactics. Arma Mobile Ops features a massive single player campaign and extensive multiplayer in which players’ fractions constantly wage war. The title utilizes attractive 3D visuals.
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Star Wars: Battlefront - Bespin
June 21, 2016
Action, FPP, FPS, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Science Fiction, Star Wars, Shooters, TPP, TPS.
Another DLC pack for the 2015 online multiplayer action game Star Wars: Battlefront by DICE. The expansion includes four new maps, which allow you do visit previously unavailable locations, such as Cloud City or the Administrator's Palace on the eponymous planet Bespin, as well as hunt your opponents in the Bioniip Laboratories and carbon-freezing chambers. On those maps, you can encounter e.g. the iconic AT-AT walkers and take to the skies in a new vehicle called the “cloud car.” Bespin adds two new blasters to the game: the short-distance EE-4 and a night-time, sniper version of the X-8. The DLC pack also introduces two new characters: the smuggler Lando Carlissian and the bounty hunter Dengar. Other features include new cards and—just like in the previous expansions—yet another gameplay mode.
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Eador. Imperium
January 27, 2017
Strategy, RPG Elements, Fantasy, Internet, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Tactics, Turn-based.
A standalone expansion to Eador. Masters of the Broken World by Snowbird studio, which is a combination of a grand strategy and a turn-based tactic game, supplemented with RPG elements. The game again takes us to the world known from the former parts of the series, a realm torn to pieces that are scattered around the galaxy, and your objective is to unite it under your reign. Gameplay in Eador. Imperium makes use of elements from the original title and introduces a number of new ones, making the game overall more attractive. The title offers the full contents of the base version and a new scenario which features Shard – an unknown winter world. The game utilizes new mechanics, a refreshed tactical map, and about 30 new units and heroes, such as Legate, Lich, Sorcerer, and Pilot, each slightly different in playing style.
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Lewandowski: Euro Star 2016
May 31, 2016
Arcade, Football, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.
A mobile football arcade game, featuring the captain of the Poland national football team – Robert Lewandowski. The game was developed by Polish Fuero Games, mostly known for The Witcher: Battle Arena. Lewandowski: Euro Star 2016 does not simulate whole matches, but concentrates on bouncing the ball in such a way, so that it stays in the air and does not touch the pitch. This is a free-to-play title in which finishing each level means earning points that can be spent on unlocking new gadgets like t-shirts, football boots, caps, hats, and new locations. With the progress, you learn new tricks that are helpful in earning various, useful bonuses which contribute to the final score. The game features Internet rankings, so you can compare your achievements with other players.
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Grand Prix Rock 'N Racing
May 13, 2016
Racing, Arcade Elements, Indie Games, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Singleplayer, Top-down.
An arcade racing game from Spanish studio EnjoyUp Games with classic top-down view. Though its focuses on Formula 1 racing car competition, its driving model is anything, but realistic, and fair play rules are rather lightly treated. We are given 10 different tracks from 10 countries, and the game is divided into racing seasons. Our vehicle’s parameters play major part in achieving victory, and they can be modified through tokens earned through racing. Due to that, we can forget about taking top positions during our first season, but as we upgrade our engine power, acceleration, brakes, tires and gearbox, we can progressively take higher places and finally compete for the top spots. Grand Prix Rock’N’Racing offers rather modest visuals and a rock’n’roll soundtrack.
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The Journeyman Project 2: Buried in Time
December 15, 1995
Adventure, Exploration Games, Puzzle Elements, FPP, Singleplayer.
The second installment of Gage Blackwood's adventures cycle - a special agent for time protection. This is a classic adventure game, in which we observe the action from the perspective of the first person. During the game we visit, among others, Leonardo da Vinci's studio.
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Grim Legends 3: The Dark City
May 31, 2016
Adventure, Puzzle Elements, Polish, Singleplayer, Hidden Objects.
The third installment in the casual hidden-objects adventure game series, developed by Polish studio Artifex Mundi. You play as Sylwia, an amnesiac acolyte of the monster-hunting Order. When a powerful artifact, containing a malevolent being known as the Nightmare, is stolen from the Order's headquarters, Sylwia and her mentor embark on a quest to find it. During her journey she fights not only the forces of evil, lurking in the underground of a grim gothic city of Lichtenheim, but also the dark secrets of her own past. Grim Legends 3: The Dark City follows closely in the footsteps of its predecessors and the genre as a whole. It's an adventure game with an absorbing plot, and the gameplay focuses on searching locations, which are filled with hidden objects. The game also features many mini-games and logic puzzles, further developing the story.
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Outcast 1.1
December 18, 2014
Adventure, RPG Elements, Action Adventure, Singleplayer, TPP.
An action-adventure game created by the French studio Fresh3D. Outcast 1.1 is a refreshed version of an acclaimed game developed by Appeal and released back in 1999. The player is taken to the mysterious planet Adelpha, inhabited by the civilization of Talan. The player assumes the role of a retired soldier sent there to protect three scientists and find a probe that has turned out to be a threat to the entire Earth. Hailed as the messiah of the Talan, the protagonist has to gain reputation among them and liberate them from an evil tyrant. The game is played from a third-person view and for the most part, the player explores the world of Adelpha, talks to characters they encounter, completes both assignments related to the main story and side quests, but also solves puzzles and fights hostiles. Compared to the original release, the game offers slightly improved visuals, supports modern-day operating systems and high resolution settings, and features a remodeled user interface.
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GunWorld 2
May 12, 2016
Arcade, 2D, RPG Elements, Indie Games, LAN, Multiplayer, Platformers, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.
The sequel to the retro platformer game with RPG elements by m07games. The action of GunWorld 2 takes place on the eponymous planet where an intergalactic party of superheroes arrested its president for the good of the people. Assuming the role of the world’s best shooter, named Dwayne, we have to face our enemies and rescue the leader from their hands. The gameplay is focused mainly on combat; while playing, we move on platforms, gathering gold and experience in battles against various kinds of opponents. In combat, we try to avoid taking damage by hiding behind elements of our surroundings and constantly switching position. As we progress, we develop our characters and enhance their equipment for the acquired gold. The title features pixelated 2D graphics that references the classics of the genre.
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The Last Journey
April 25, 2017
Action, Exploration Games, Indie Games, Polish, Post-apocalypse, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
A post-apocalyptic exploration game created by a Polish studio – Sleepless Clinic. The game takes us to a world where Earth has been destroyed as a result of a nuclear war. Taking control of a crew of a spaceship, we traverse the uncharted areas of the galaxy in search of a new home for the human race. The game world is procedurally generated, so each journey can take a completely different course. In the course of subsequent missions, we discover new planets and stars, taking control of valuable resources and finds that improve our vessel, allowing us to systematically upgrade our ship and equip it with various modifications, such as better shields or weapons. The game is complemented by simple, two-dimensional visuals, created using pixel art.
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Coffin Dodgers
July 8, 2015
Racing, Arcade Elements, Kart Racing, Indie Games, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Singleplayer.
A racing game developed by the independent developer Milky Tea Studios. The action takes us to Sunny Pines, a place of health retirement for seven senior citizens. When the town is visited by The Grim Reaper who wants to pick-up some souls, the heroes present him with an unusual deal – if they manage to convince the reaper that there is still a lot of life in them, by participating in a series of crazy races, the being will leave them alone. The game offers the ability to participate in races as one of seven seniors, racing the Grim Reaper and his army of zombies on thirteen varied tracks. The winner of this unusual tournament has to race with the Grim Reaper himself. In Coffin Dodgers, knowing the track is not the only a prerequisite of success – the players have to utilize various pick-ups and a wide range of weaponry such as walking sticks or makeshift firearms. The game offers a single player campaign, as well as a multiplayer mode, offering split-screen and online gameplay modes. Coffin Dodgers is powered by Unity technology, resulting in high-quality 3D visuals.
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Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE
December 26, 2015
RPG, Crossover, Fantasy, jRPG, Singleplayer, TPP, Turn-based, Nintendo Exclusive.
A jRPG title developed for Wii U console by studio Atlus and the Nintendo company. We play as a teenage boy named Itsuki Aoi, who accidentally becomes part of the talent agency Fortuna Entertainment. Our hero learns about the existence of mysterious creatures from different dimensions called Mirages, which attack our world unnoticed and absorb human energy known as Performa. Allying himself with a few friendly Mirages, the boy steps up to fight against the enemy. We explore two districts of Tokyo, meet NPCs and complete side quests. We also travel to another world, which is simply a huge dungeon. Fights take form of turn-based battles on separate arenas. We lead our team, with each member having unique magic abilities. Visuals of Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE are quite colorful.
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Raiden V: Director's Cut
February 25, 2016
Arcade, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Science Fiction, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer, Shooters, Top-down.
The fifth official installment in a series of classic, scrolling top-down shooters. Raiden V was created by MOSS - a Japanese developer in possession of the rights to the franchise since 2005. Similar to the previous installments, the plot presents a great war between humans and Cranassian - an alien civilization that has attacked the Earth. The player has to face the invaders, assuming the role of a pilot. The game offers several characters to choose from, including a British or American male, as well as a Portuguese, German or a Romanian female. Each of the characters has a different personality and biography. Also, the player chooses from among three fighter planes (Japanese, French or American) differing both in statistics and weaponry. The story campaign comprises of a set of missions, during which the player fires at incoming enemies, drops bombs on ground targets and avoids enemy fire. The players have three fire modes at their disposal, allowing for continuous fire, shooting in bursts and launching rockets. Each of the cannons can be upgraded. Every level has their own setting and ends with a boss fight. What is new in Raiden V, is the Cheer System allowing another player to join the game at any moment.
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Master Levels for Doom II
December 26, 1995
Action, FPP, FPS, LAN, Multiplayer, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Shooters.
Developed by id Software in collaboration with GT Interactive, this is a set of additional maps for Doom II: Hell on Earth, released in 1994. The pack, entitled Master Levels for Doom II, includes 20 brand new maps (plus one hidden map), prepared under license and supervision of id Software by several independent artists. Due to the specificity of the set, individual levels have not been combined into larger episodes like the parent game, and each of them constitutes a separate whole.
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Slashy Souls
February 27, 2016
Action, Auto-runner, Fantasy, Platformers, Singleplayer.
An arcade game from the endless runner genre, with style inspired by the Dark Souls series. Slashy Souls has been developed by a in-house studio of Bandai Namco Games as a free-to-play title, without microtransactions. We play as a knight cutting his way through hordes of monsters on randomly generated maps. We must avoid traps and other dangers, collect items and fight enemies, including powerful bosses. All of this is done through simple gestures drawn on the screen that we perform in correct moments. Players are given a varied selection of weaponry and they can help themselves with magic. Like Dark Souls, Slashy Souls is characterized by its high difficulty level – each enemy is quite a challenging, and dying is extremely easy. On top of that, the game does not explain the basics, expecting a player to learn through a trial and error.
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Goat Simulator: Waste of Space
May 26, 2016
Arcade, Simulation Elements, Humorous, Indie Games, Sandbox, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, TPP, Animals.
Another DLC for the crazy action game Goat Simulator released in 2014 by Coffee Stain. The Waste of Space expansion adds a completely new map to the game. The map is larger than anything that Goat Simulator and its expansions offered up until now. The new level consists of a large space area and of an alien planet with a colony on its surface. Typically for the Goat Simulator, there is no story per se. Instead, the game focuses on a typically sandbox gameplay model which is filled with absurd jokes and opportunities for having fun and engaging in combat. Chaos and destruction can be pursued not only on the surface of the planet and in space, but on space cruisers and space stations as well. The expansion also adds various futuristic technologies and a romance system which parodies the Mass Effect series.
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Fire Emblem Fates: Revelation
July 9, 2015
RPG, Fantasy, jRPG, Singleplayer, Tactics, Turn-based, Nintendo Exclusive.
Add-on for the twin edition of Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright and Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest, which requires one of those titles. It has been developed by Intelligent Games studio and lets us explore a new story line. The main character doesn’t work with Nohr or sides with Hoshido, instead working on his own to discover the truth behind the conflict of those factions. Compared to the base games, Fire Emblem Fates: Revelation doesn’t stray out too far gameplay wise, with the most notable novelty being My Castle – a special location where we can interact with our allies. As we form bonds with our friends, they are willing to offer more effective cooperation during fights. Interestingly, we can also meet other players there and fight against their armies through the Street Pass function. Add-on also offers Amiibo support, which gives us access to four characters: Robin, Ike, Lucina and Martha.
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Sacred Legends
August 25, 2016
RPG, Fantasy, Hack'and'slash, Internet, Multiplayer, Action RPG, Singleplayer.
An action role-playing game by Chimera Entertainmet, and the first mobile installment of the popular Sacred series. The game is set in the fantasy land of Ancaria, which is on the brink of destruction due to the Demon Lords, trying to open the gates of hell and release armies of darkness upon the world. Your task is to thwart that evil plan. You see the in-game world from the point of view of a camera hovering high over the protagonist's head, and the gameplay consists of exploring, completing quests, gathering experience, and battling hordes of enemies. There are several playable characters to choose from, each using different weapons and abilities, as well as having their own skill tree. The game also features a simple crafting system. The story campaign can be played in either single-player or co-op mode. There's also an option of PvP battles, taking place on special arenas.
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Skylar & Plux: Adventure on Clover Island
May 19, 2017
Arcade, 3D Platformers, Singleplayer, TPP.
A colorful, classic 3D platformer. The action of Skylar & Plux: Adventure on Clover Island takes place on a group of tropical islands where a mad scientist has his base. He endeavors to create a weapon with which he could conquer the world. His most promising project – a humanoid cat named Skylar, equipped with cybernetic implants – rebels against her creator and escapes his laboratory. From that moment, Skylar's most important mission is to defeat the scientist. While controlling Skylar, you explore huge, open maps, avoid traps, and fight enemies. Skylar & Plux: Adventure on Clover Island introduces an arcade combat system focusing on ranged and close attacks. Being a 3D platformer, the title emphasizes gathering crystals and other collectibles, often helpful in upgrading the heroine’s weapons, like the Magnetic Glove or the Jetpack. Skylar is accompanied by an owl named Plux who aids her in combat and solving logic puzzles.
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Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse
February 10, 2016
RPG, Fantasy, jRPG, Singleplayer, TPP, Turn-based, Nintendo Exclusive, Urban Fantasy.
Another installment of the popular series of jRPG games based on books written by Aya Nishitani. The title was produced and released by Japanese studio Atlus. Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse takes the player to ruined Tokio of year 2030 in which armies of demons are fighting the angels. The player assumes the role of a warrior who after dying comes back from the afterlife as a servant of deity Dagda. The resurrected warrior can tame demons and force them to fight on his side. The player travels through three-dimensional locations presented by using third-person perspective. On his way there are NPCs with whom he can talk and there are monsters to defeat. The battles are turn-based and they take place on special arenas. During the encounters, the player is accompanied by one of seven companions and by three demons out of more than 450 available. These creatures can be combined in order to obtain a more powerful unit. Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse offers three-dimensional anime-styled graphics. The gameplay is accompanied by heavy, climatic music.
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Maize
December 1, 2016
Adventure, Exploration Games, FPP, Humorous, Indie Games, Singleplayer.
A light-hearted adventure game, inspired by Monty Python’s surreal sense if humour, and the weirdest cases from the X-Files TV series. Maize was developed by Finish Line Games – an independent studio, which debuted in 2014 with Cel Damage HD. The action of the game takes place on an abandoned American farm, which is located above an underground research facility. The player assumes the role of a corncob that gained self-conciousness and human feelings as a result of a crazy experiment. This unusual “hero” has to get to the bottom of a conspiracy and discover the reasons for his existence. When it comes to mechanics, Maize is an adventure game seen from a first-person perspective. The gameplay focuses on exploration, conversations with NPCs, and solving intricate logical puzzles. As it discovers further secrets, our corncob encounters many original characters, such as a Russian version of Teddy Ruxpin – a mechanical teddy bear. Even if the game itself is rather light-hearted, Maize employs high-quality visuals, powered by Unreal Engine 4 technology.
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