Biz Builder Delux
December 24, 2014
Strategy, Economic, Singleplayer.
A business economic strategy game developed by Kairosoft for mobile devices. In Biz Builder Delux the player assumes the role of an investor who must open several businesses in the city and then make sure they are profitable. As their career develops, the player gains new invest possibilities. No matter what’s the type of the business, the player must secure a good location, hire employees, deliver goods or find a way to increase client interest. They must also train their workers and conduct research that enables them to create new goods and services. The game also features city management traits. All of that makes for quite an advanced economic strategy game, in which the management of the business becomes more and more complex and challenging with each progression. The action is presented using an isometric perspective and the graphics take advantage of retro pixel style.
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Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare - Supremacy
June 2, 2015
Action, FPP, FPS, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Science Fiction, Shooters.
The third DLC included in Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare’s season pass. The add-on offers the next episode of Exo Zombies mode, titled Carrier, which continues the story from the previous expansions. The cast is still trapped on the aircraft carrier belonging to the Atlas company and must face hostile groups of Atlas Strike and Sentinel, not to mention hordes of the living dead. This episode also introduces the new character played by Bruce Campbell, mainly known from the classic horror trilogy Evil Dead. The second part of Supremacy comes in the form of four new multiplayer maps. They take us to various places: a military freighter docked at Thames (Parliament), area of presidential palace in Russia (Kremlin), a secret training camp of the Atlas corporation in Colorado (Compound) and finally a roof of a skyscraper belonging to the same organization (Skyrise). Interestingly, the latter is based on Modern Warfare 2’s location with similar name (Highrise).
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Where's My Water? 2
September 12, 2013
Puzzle, 2D, Arcade Elements, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.
Two-dimensional puzzle game, in which we bring clean water to the crocodile Swampy's bathtub. The title is a continuation of one of the best mobile production dedicated to smartphones and tablets with Android, Windows Phone and iOS systems.
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Hidden Runaway
October 18, 2012
Adventure, Casual, Puzzle Elements, Arcade Elements, Singleplayer, Hidden Objects.
Spin-off version of the popular Runaway series, realized in the form of a casual adventure game with hidden objects. In the game we meet again the two heroes of the series: Brian and Gina, who, despite sincere hatred, decide to meet again to tell a Hollywood producer about how their first meeting took place.
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Fearless Fantasy
May 15, 2014
RPG, Fantasy, Indie Games, Singleplayer, Surrealism.
An unusual turn-based RPG game about the adventures of head hunter Leon, who not only has to defeat a number of monsters, but also save a girl from a terrible marriage. Unlike competing titles, gameplay is based on making gestures.
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Monster Attack
June 26, 2003
Action, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Shooters, TPP, PlayStation Exclusive.
Budgetary TPP shooting, set in the realities of science fiction. The action of the game takes place in 2017, when the Earth falls victim to the attack of enemy beings from space. In order to defend themselves against the threat, global governments set up a special military unit called the Earth Defense Force.
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Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games
February 18, 2016
Arcade, Internet, Mario, Multiplayer, The Olympics, Splitscreen, Singleplayer, Sonic, Summer Sports, Nintendo Exclusive.
Another entry in popular series of sport games, in which we meet characters from the most famous franchises of Nintendo and SEGA companies. The cycle first launched in 2007, since then accompanying each subsequent summer and winter Olympic Games, meaning that the 2016 edition takes us to the arenas of XXXI Olympic Games at Rio de Janeiro, where, once again, two teams of characters will compete with each other. The first team comprises of heroes like Mario, Princess Peach, Yoshi, Bowser, and Donkey Kong. The other one included e.g. Sonic, Shadow, Miles ‘Tails’ Prower, Dr. Eggman or Knuckles. Mario & Sonic at Rio 2016 Olympic Games allows us to participate both in single and multiplayer disciplines, such as football, ping pong, volleyball, gymnastics, cross-country running, golf, and rugby. Similar to its predecessors, the title has the official license of International Olympic Committee.
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Skiing Yeti Mountain
May 20, 2015
Arcade, Indie Games, Singleplayer, Winter Sports.
An arcade game by Featherweight Games. The gameplay consists of skiing down the eponymous mountain. Regardless of your chosen track, to succeed you have to avoid trees and slalom between colorful flagpoles (you move right by the blue ones and left by the red ones). There are various types of terrain — apart from the standard white snow, you can also encounter deep snow, which slows you down, and ice, which makes you go faster. You can participate in a variety of challenges and bonus missions with a high difficulty level. Skiing Yeti Mountain is available for free, although to disable the ads you have to make a one-time payment.
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Retry
October 20, 2014
Arcade, 2D, Planes, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.
Two-dimensional handicraft, maintained in a retro style. In production, we take control of a small aircraft and cross complex routes, full of obstacles and narrow passages. The production is distinguished by the mechanic - the monoplane moves very unstable, and the player changes its position by spinning loops in the air.
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Junk Jack X
August 29, 2013
Arcade, 2D, Crafting, RPG Elements, Internet, Co-op, LAN, Multiplayer, Platformers, Sandbox, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
Improved edition of the Junk Jack sandbox game, which is a mobile response to the popularity of Terraria PC. Fun boils down to exploration and unlimited modification of procedurally generated, open worlds. In the game there was also a very sophisticated crafting system, as well as arcade elements and fight against various opponents.
Minigore 2: Zombies
November 19, 2012
Action, Indie Games, Singleplayer, Shooters, Isometric View, Zombie.
Sequel is a simple mobile Minigore shooting game in which we face the waves of zombies and other original opponents while playing John Gore. The hero has at his disposal a large arsenal of weapons (fire and white), which can be purchased and improved as the game progresses.
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Train Valley: Console Edition
September 16, 2015
Strategy, Economic, Indie Games, Trains, Singleplayer.
An independent economy simulation strategy game in which we develop and manage a railway network. The title was created by a three-person Lithuanian-Russian studio called Flazm headed by Aleksey Davidov, the author of 2008’s browser production entitled Railway Valley. Train Valley lets us develop our railway business in one of four different locations, each of them set in a different era (from 1830 to near future). The gameplay involves building a well-functioning railway network with railroad tracks, tunnels, bridges, and the like. Our task is difficult because of the limited budget which forces us to carefully think over our decisions. While playing, we also have to react to accidents that happen, monitor current situation, build track switches, sidings, branches, and so on. In total, there are over 15 models of locomotives and 18 types of cars of different purposes at players’ disposal. The game features a friendly and slightly cartoonish visual style.
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Jet Car Stunts 2
January 2, 2014
Racing, Puzzle Elements, Singleplayer.
Jet Car Stunts 2 is a racing game released on Android, strongly deviating from the typical virtual racing. Here the boards are crazy structures suspended in the air and reaching the finish line is a huge challenge. Each ride must be carefully planned and then implemented with surgical precision.
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Puzzle Craft
July 16, 2012
Puzzle, Economic, Singleplayer.
Puzzle Craft is a PC-based mix of match-3 mechanisms with economic strategy. The player is cast as the mayor of a modest village, and the task is to collect food and raw materials and expand the infrastructure, which he does within the mini puzzle game, where he manipulates objects on the map in a way that allows to obtain strings of at least three of the same type.
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Beat Sneak Bandit
February 16, 2012
Arcade, Music, Singleplayer, Stealth.
Beat Sneak Bandit is a hybrid music game and sneakdown hybrid available for the mobile iOS system. As usual, we have to avoid guards, traps and security systems, and at the same time each map has its own rhythm, which you first have to bite and then play by tapping on the screen.
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Lionheart Tactics
March 5, 2014
RPG, Fantasy, Internet, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Tactics, Turn-based.
Lionheart Tactics are turn-based RPGs set in the realities of fantasy, modelled on console productions of this type. The game consists mainly in battles, and in addition to an extensive campaign, there is also a multiplayer mode that allows you to face other users.
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Lucky's Tale
March 28, 2016
Arcade, Meta Quest / Oculus, 3D Platformers, PlayStation VR, Singleplayer, SteamVR, VR.
A colorful three-dimensional platformer with virtual reality goggle support. It was developed by Playful Corporation. The player takes control of a likable fox called Lucky, traveling across a colorful world full of different challenges to complete and enemies to defeat. When it comes to gameplay mechanics, the game is a typical platformer. Apart from the protagonist being able to run, jump, climb, and fight, he can also engage in a variety of additional activities and arcade mini-games. The game stands out with its support of the virtual reality technology that allows the player to look around freely when searching for hidden passages or to lean out of a fence or a rock to see what is on the other side. Thus the player's immersion in the adventures of Lucky reaches new depths. The game features three-dimensional, colorful and cartoonish visuals.
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The Legend of Legacy
January 22, 2015
RPG, Fantasy, jRPG, Singleplayer, Turn-based, Nintendo Exclusive.
A Japanese fantasy RPG based on the popular – especially in Japan – SaGa series, previously known as Final Fantasy Legend. The game has been developed by FuRyu supported by former Square Enix employees, who have been working on the original series. In the game, the player assumes the role of one of the seven heroes, who want to uncover the mysteries of the island of Avalon. The player is aided in this task by two companions selected from a group of NPCs. The Legend of Legacy delivers a nonlinear plot, which almost entirely depends on the player’s actions and decisions. The gameplay revolves around the exploration of the island, completing quests, i.a. in the city of Initium (which serves also as the main base and place of trade), and waging turn-based battles. In combat, the player can summon ghosts to the battlefield, from which he gains additional abilities. All the characters’ skills can be improved the same way as in the SaGa series - by using the already unlocked abilities. The player is bound to appreciate the game’s visuals, which combine 3D models with hand-drawn world textures.
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The Deadly Tower of Monsters
January 19, 2016
Action, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, TPP.
A TPP action game styled after retro science-fiction titles, created by ACE Team studio – known from games like Rock of Ages, Abyss Odyssey, or the Zeno Clash series. The story features the adventures of three astronauts and their robot companion, whose ship crashes on the alien planet Gravoria, and their only chance to escape is reaching the top of a massive tower. We observe the game’s world from the point far above characters’ heads, and the gameplay consist mainly of eliminating hordes of enemies coming in waves, each more challenging than previous ones. The characteristic feature of The Deadly Tower of Monsters are its designs, employing the color palette from classic science-fiction movie. Moreover, the characters look like actors dressed up in costumes, and in the scenes with space ships the strings attached to their models are clearly visible. All of this is complemented by the director’s commentary, who recollects the making of this movie-in-game.
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Rigs: Mechanized Combat League
October 13, 2016
Arcade, FPP, Internet, Mechs, Multiplayer, PlayStation VR, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, PlayStation Exclusive, VR.
A first-person shooter by Guerllia Games, developed for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation VR. The action of Rigs: Mechanized Combat League takes place in the future, and the players take part in the eponymous futuristic sport tournament, sitting in the cockpits of armored mechs and fighting one another on special arenas. Generally, the gameplay combines elements of arena FPS with basketball. The participants compete for points which are scored where they manage to jump through a big band at the right moment. To achieve this, though, it is necessary to clear the way to the goal with the use of the available weapons. At the same time, we have to prevent the enemy from reaching our own goal. There are 20 kinds of fast and agile mechs at players’ disposal. Each of these is suited for slightly different sort of play. The game features a single player campaign but multiplayer matches remain at its core.
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Wayward Sky
October 13, 2016
Arcade, Puzzle Elements, PlayStation VR, Singleplayer, PlayStation Exclusive, VR.
A game combining adventure, logic and arcade elements, created specifically for PlayStation VR goggles. Wayward Sky was developed by Uber Entertainment - the creators of Monday Night Combat or Planetary Annihilation. The player assumes the role of a young female pilot called Bess, who, along with her father, crashes in a mysterious fortress protruding from the clouds. The old man is taken prisoner by the hostile robots and the player's goal is to save him, getting past various obstacles that happen to get in the protagonist's way. Generally, Wayward Sky is a point-and-click adventure game which focuses primarily on solving puzzles. Contrary to the classics of the genre however, puzzles here not always require only thinking - arcade elements appear for instance when the player has to control an awkwardly-moving robot in order to press certain buttons which cannot be reached by the protagonist. Wayward Sky stands out with its fairy-tale-like visuals contributing to the games atmosphere.
Metroid Prime: Blast Ball
July 21, 2016
Arcade, FPP, FPS, Multiplayer, Football, Singleplayer, Shooters, Nintendo Exclusive.
A multiplayer first-person perspective shooter. As Nintendo shuns extreme violence, the title does not feature brutal gameplay like the Doom or Call of Duty series. Instead, you play a futuristic football variation designed for two teams of three. The players control robots which shoot at a giant ball and by doing so, try to put it in the back of the opponent’s net. The thing is, you can be gunned down by the enemy, and the more damage the ball suffers, the smaller it gets, which significantly impedes controlling it towards the end of a match. Gameplay requires strict cooperation between the players, sometimes even sacrifice. The title features pleasant 3D graphics.
Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection
October 7, 2015
Action, Package, Action Adventure, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Remaster/remake, Singleplayer, Shooters, TPP, TPS, PlayStation Exclusive.
A PlayStation 4 bundle comprising of the three major installments of the action-adventure game series released over the years 2007-2011. The remastered versions were developed by Bluepoint Games in cooperation with the original creators - Naughty Dog. All three games feature an adventurer named Nathan Drake as the main protagonist, who travels to many exotic places in search of the legacy left by his ancestor (Drake’s Fortune), a legendary artifact (Among Thieves), and finally, the lost city of Ubar (Drake’s Deception). The gameplay features third person perspective and mechanics similar to Tomb Raider franchise. The bundle offers enhanced graphics, upgraded to 1080p resolution and 60 FPS, as well as many better textures, models, and an enhanced lighting system. Unfortunately, the games lack multiplayer modes included in the original releases.
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The Crew: Wild Run
November 17, 2015
Racing, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Cars, Sandbox, Singleplayer.
The first large expansion pack to The Crew, a car racing game developed by Ivory Tower. The title invites you to the so-called Summit - the gathering place for all racing enthusiasts. The game offers several different types of challenges and races (e.g. drag racing or Monster Truck competitions), and each of them is set in unique locations (e.g. the famous Bonneville Salt Flats or Yosemite Valley). The challenges that await you in Wild Run can be tackled with the cars that appeared in the base game, but there are lots of new vehicles as well, including high-performance motorcycles, incredibly fast dragsters, huge Monster Trucks, and drift cars. Moreover, some enhancements were made to the game’s visual side.
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Pokemon Super Mystery Dungeon
September 17, 2015
RPG, Dungeon Crawler, jRPG, Pokemon, Roguelike, Singleplayer, Turn-based, Nintendo Exclusive.
Sixth entry in spin-off series of the Pokemon franchise, developed by Japanese studio Spike Chunsoft. Players assume the role of youngster who has been changed into a titular pocket monster and brought to the world inhabited by those creatures. Protagonist must explore the land and lift a mysterious curse that changes living beings to stone. Players’ adventure with Pokemon Super Mystery Dungeon starts with choosing one of twenty available Pokemon and then exploring randomly generated dungeons and labyrinths. Gameplay focuses on turn-based battles, though all units move at the same time. As players progress through the game, other monsters will join them, making for a total of 720 different species. The game is complemented with colorful visuals that suits younger audience.
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Crusader Kings: Chronicles
July 20, 2016
Adventure, RPG Elements, Gamebook, Singleplayer, The Middle Ages.
Crusader Kings: Chronicles is a spin-off of a famous PC series of strategic games by Paradox, rendered as a mobile gamebook with RPG elements. The plot of Crusader Kings: Chronicles, created by an author of historical novels and fantasy, M. Harold Page, takes us into medieval times, right into the middle of the conflict between Scots and English. The protagonist is a young noble by the name of Guy de Rose, who inherits a great castle after his deceased father, and has to establish a firm grip over his domain, earn the respect of local population, and thwart the plans of an enemy, who wants to take over his inheritance. The mechanics do not venture far off the standards of the genre, and the gameplay boils down to following the plot (which is non-linear to a considerable degree) and influencing the events by choosing one of the available courses of action. A lot of emphasis has been placed on creating and maintaining relations with other characters. The game is seasoned by some RPG elements that allow the development the hero's statistics.
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Enigmatis 3: The Shadow of Karkhala
July 21, 2016
Adventure, Casual, Detective, Polish, Singleplayer, Hidden Objects.
The third installment of the series of investigation adventure/hidden object games that is one of the more popular franchises created by Polish studio Artifex Mundi. In Enigmatis 3: The Shadow of Karkhala the player follows the protagonists known from the previous installments of the series, who join forces with hopes of catching the series' main antagonist, the demonic preacher. This time he is traveling towards the Karakorum Mountains where in an ancient temple lies his final destination – a secret that will allow him to take over the world. Mechanics of the game are similar as in typical titles of this genre and as in previous games developed by Artifex Mundi. They combine interesting story and features of classic adventure games with many minigames and scenes that require the player to find hidden objects. In contrast to the grim atmosphere of previous entries in the series, this time the player explores mountain landmarks and places inspired by the culture of China and Far East.
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Beastie Bay
September 28, 2012
Strategy, Economic, RPG Elements, Farm, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.
Beastie Bay is an economic strategy with RPG elements. The player builds a city on a wild island, which requires the construction of buildings, the management of raw materials and taking care of the needs of the inhabitants. At the same time, he organizes expeditions during which he fights enemies and catches creatures, which he then trains and uses in subsequent battles.
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ReRunners: Race for the World
June 29, 2016
Arcade, 2D, Internet, Multiplayer, Free-to-play.
A mobile arcade racing game with platform game features. It is the first game developed by Klang Games. In ReRunners: Race for the World the player assumes the role of a runner who wants to become the best runner in the world. Other players have a similar goal and one must race against them during the game. Gameplay mechanics are rather simple and consist mostly of jumping and avoiding obstacles on a few dozen of varied levels such as jungle, floating island or a rainbow arc. Levels feature open structure, allowing the player to freely explore them and collect various power-ups like bombs or jetpacks during the race. The power-ups are helpful in completing the race on first place. Additionally, as the game progresses, the player gains experience which allows him to develop abilities such as double jump. The game focuses only on online multiplayer mode.
Tricky Towers
August 2, 2016
Puzzle, 2D, Arcade Elements, Internet, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Singleplayer, Tetris.
An action logic game developed by Dutch studio WeirdBeard. It is an expansion of the previous game from the same creators, known as 99 Bricks Wizard Academy. Tricky Towers is another version of the classic Tetris formula. The players are tasked with placing colorful bricks that fall from the sky. After combining the bricks, they don’t disappear but create a tower. The player must create as high construction as possible. An advanced physics engine makes the task harder – the tower can collapse if the pieces are combined incorrectly. In addition to that, the players assumes the role of sorcerers, who can use various spells during the game to help themselves or make the task harder for their opponents. The game focuses mostly on multiplayer mode for up to four players in which the winner is the person whose building survives the longest time.
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Deckstorm: Duel of Guardians
December 15, 2016, End of Life
Puzzle, Fantasy, Internet, Card Games, Multiplayer, Singleplayer.
Mobile card game in fantasy world, which is in state of chaos after the destruction of Sacred Spire. We play as one of the guardians of the Spire, trying to overcome the situation. Gameplay of Deckstorm: Duel of Guardian focuses on dueling with cards representing characters, spells and items. As usual, completing a deck the fits our play style is highly important. Despite its complex mechanics, gameplay is very fast-paced, mainly due to lack of turns, as all players act at the same time. This results in short, but intensive matches, as players must predict opponent’s plays rather than counter them. Additionally, the game offers an extensive card development system inspired by RPG titles. Unsurprisingly, single player campaign acts as prologue to multiplayer experience.
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The Ancients AR
December 15, 2016, End of Life
Strategy, Fantasy, Indie Games, Polish, RTS, Augmented Reality, Singleplayer, Ships.
Game designed for goggles of virtual reality. The production was created in cooperation with the Warsaw-based Immersion studio, specializing in VR technology, with the artist Jakub Rózalski, responsible for the 1920+ universe.
NBA Live Mobile
December 15, 2016, End of Life
Sports, Basketball, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.
NBA Live Mobile is a mobile edition of the popular series by Electronic Arts, distributed through a free-to-play model with microtransactions. In terms of mechanics, NBA Live Mobile is a basketball version of the Ultimate Team mode known from FIFA – NBA’s sister series; it combines features of a typical simulator with elements of a collectable card game. During the game, players choose an NBA basketball team to take charge of, and their main goal is to lead that team to the top. The centerpiece of this game is managing the team. As a manager, the player has to set the team’s tactics and sign new players, who become available gradually through subsequently unlocked (or bought for real money) card packs. After building the team, players take part in different games, trying to meet various challenges provided by the developers. In terms of technology, the game is one of the best looking, and the most complex titles available on mobile platforms.
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Speedway Challenge
December 15, 2016, End of Life
Sports, Indie Games, Multiplayer, Polish, Singleplayer, Free-to-play, Motorcycle Speedway.
A mobile speedway racing simulator created by Berobasket - a Polish developer. The game is a free-to-play title, though it also employs optional microtransactions. Speedway Challenge offers 32 different tracks and 78 speedway teams referencing Polish, Danish, English and Swedish leagues (the game does not actually feature official licenses). Also, both national and historical teams were included, thus the game offers about 550 contestants in total, providing a wide array of available skills. Subsequent tracks and teams are unlocked in exchange for points earned as the player progresses in the game. The creators have prepared different single and multiplayer (bluetooth) game modes. In the Match mode, two teams compete against one another. In the Tournament mode, the player participates in one of nine competitions taking place in different countries; also, world competitions are available in this mode. The League mode requires the player to pay a fee. Speedway Challenge delivers simplistic, old-school 2D visuals and is played from a top-down view. The gameplay is accompanied by an unsophisticated soundtrack combined with engine sounds. Importantly however, the game offers relatively realistic driving physics.
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Critical Ops
December 15, 2016, End of Life
Action, FPP, FPS, Internet, Multiplayer, Online, Shooters, Free-to-play.
A dynamic online shooter game, often referred to as a mobile CS. Critical Ops was made by Finnish studio Critical Force Entertainment, known for a similar production - Critical Strike portable. The game is available for free, but features optional microtransactions; only purely cosmetic items can be bought for real-world money. The gameplay consists of battles involving anti-terrorist and terrorist forces, taking place on dedicated maps. You can use a wide range of firearms and additional equipment. Just like in Counter Strike: Global Offensive, gear can be bought in the in-game store for the money you earn in battle. The battles can involve up to 20 players divided into two teams, who have opposite goals. Critical Ops boasts high-quality 3D visuals, an interesting level design, a well-thought microtransactions system, and expansive support for e-sports events.
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Distortions
December 15, 2016, End of Life
Adventure, Experimental/artistic, Arcade Elements, Music, Singleplayer, TPP.
An episodic adventure game with music game features, developed by Among Giants. Distortions tells the story of a woman who wakes up in a hospital bed in an unknown location after an accident. She notices that the time had stopped and all objects become alive only if she touches them. While traveling through the surrealistic realm with a giant, chained creature on the horizon, the protagonist is trying to discover how she got to this weird place and how to get back to the real world. The action is shown from a third-person perspective, but the game also contains 2D sequences. During the adventure the player faces logical challenges as well as arcade ones in which a magic violin is of key importance – the item enables the player to shape reality surrounding the character. Using the instrument was implemented in a way similar to classic music games like Guitar Hero and it requires pressing specific keys to the rhythm of the melodies coming from the speakers.
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Riders of Icarus
December 15, 2016, End of Life
RPG, Fantasy, Internet, MMO, MMORPG, PvE, PvP, Action RPG, Online, TPP, Free-to-play.
An epic fantasy MMORPG developed by WeMade Entertainment with Nexon. The game’s plot is not an original one, and tells the story of a group of warriors fighting against an ancient evil that grew stronger having spent long years in slumber, and now threatens the entire world. The title doesn’t deviate from typical features of the genre, and the fun boils down mainly to exploration and performing quests that involve fighting various opponents. The biggest highlight of Riders of Icarus is the possibility of taming and riding many mythical beasts of different abilities. With time, the animal not only becomes our devoted friend but also a real killing machine that, depending on its unique traits, can fight alongside us or be our mount (a land or a flying one). This introduces a rather rare element of aerial combat to the genre. It is also an important part of an extensive combo-based combat system.
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IA/VT Colorful
December 15, 2016, End of Life
Party, Music, Rhythm, Singleplayer, PlayStation Exclusive.
An arcade rhythm/music game developed by Marvelous AQL. IA/VT Colorful allows players to cover the songs from various Japanese artists performed by vocaloid IA - a special application built from real voice samples that adds a virtual voice to music tracks. The gameplay is similar to games from the Project Diva series. Players gradually unlock new songs, and complete them on one of three difficulty levels. Their task is to press one of eight buttons when the icon symbolizing the given button shows in a small circle. Some of the tracks contain special segments that net extra points when performed correctly. The background shows a music video of the song, or a video created by the developers with a three-dimensional model of the singer. Aside from the standard game mode, IA/VT Colorful contains challenge/mission mode.
Summer Lesson: Miyamoto Hikari Seven Days Room
December 15, 2016, End of Life
Adventure, FPP, PlayStation VR, Singleplayer, PlayStation Exclusive, VR.
A simple adventure game by Bandai Namco Entertainment, developed for PlayStation VR, at first as a technology demo. In Summer Lesson you play as a teacher, who's tutoring two independent heroines. One of them is a Japanese high-schooler who needs help with her English. The other one is an American exchange student, who came to Japan and wants to learn Japanese. You meet her at the porch of a country house. The gameplay is very simple, and you interact with the virtual environment by making gestures. From time to time, the students ask you questions, which you can answer by nodding or shaking your head. Sometimes you also choose an answer by looking at one of the icons floating in mid-air.
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Yo-kai Watch 2: Fleshy Souls
December 15, 2016, End of Life
RPG, Fantasy, jRPG, Multiplayer, Time Travel, Singleplayer, Turn-based, Nintendo Exclusive.
Yo-kai Watch 2: Fleshy Souls is the second installment of the popular series of jRPGs designed for the youngest audience, which is the biggest competitor of the Pokemon series.
Vader Immortal: A Star Wars VR Series
December 15, 2016, End of Life
Action, Episodic, Movies, Meta Quest / Oculus, PlayStation VR, Action Adventure, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Star Wars, VR.
A simple adventure game for VR headgear, developed by ILMxLab, the creators of a similar game Trials of Tatooine. The creative team of Darth Vader VR included the famous screenwriter David S. Goyer, and the story he wrote is considered as canon in the Star Wars universe, placing it on par with the comics and the movies. A the title suggests, you play as Darth Vader himself and learn a new original story focused on him. The gameplay is not too complex and it's restricted to interacting with other characters and the environment. The game is set in a dynamic world with a day/night cycle and changing weather conditions, and the world is in constant flux, even after the end of the story campaign.
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Pool Live Pro
December 15, 2016, End of Life
Sports, Billiards, Facebook, Internet, Multiplayer, Polish, Singleplayer, Social Networking, Free-to-play.
A social billiard game played by the Polish GameDesire studio, focused on competition between players. In the game we can compete in the classic eight, nine and the so-called Blackpool. The currency won is used to unlock new billiard clubs and to buy in new competitions.
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Trailmakers
December 15, 2016, End of Life
Action, Crafting, Exploration Games, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Cars, Sandbox, Singleplayer, TPP, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Xbox Play Anywhere, PC Game Pass.
A children-friendly sandbox and a debut of Lightbulb Games, a studio established by former employees of Press Play. The players enter a vast world inspired by desert areas of Colorado in a quest to choose the greatest explorer alive. The game sees us explore the vast depths of the available world and engage in various activities, from discovering oasis, through scaling mountains, up to taking part in wild racing. The means of transport are created from scratch using a set of tools and ready-made elements. The used vehicle can be modified and upgraded to suit the needs at hand, as well as repaired after wearisome journeys. The game offers both single and multiplayer modes, but as could be expected, the online features are especially interesting, offering multiplayer racing or joint exploration. Trailmakers is characteristic for its detailed visuals, mixing post-apocalyptic environments with pastel colors and friendly atmosphere.
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Total War: Warhammer - Call of the Beastmen
December 15, 2016, End of Life
Strategy, Fantasy, Internet, MMO, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer, War Strategy, Turn-based, Warhammer.
The first large DLC expansion to Total War: Warhammer, another installment of the renowned series of strategy games developed by Creative Assembly. The expansion titled Call of the Beastmen allows the players to take control of a completely new playable faction of Beastmen in a new story campaign dedicated to them. The titular race of humanoid beasts was created due to mutation of humans under the influence of Chaos. The Beastmen have a very aggressive way of fighting. They have their own unique buildings, technologies, abilities, tactics, units and heroes, and are considered to be masters of guerilla warfare and a nomadic tribe which can easily move its infrastructure from one place to another. As a race marked by Chaos they can poison conquered regions and use the help of dark forces. Their gameplay style is supported by bonus units that appear depending on player’s performance in battles.
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Pirates: Treasure Hunters
December 15, 2016, End of Life
Action, Strategic Elements, Internet, Co-op, MOBA, Multiplayer, Pirates, Isometric View, Free-to-play.
A free-to-play MOBA action game developed by independent studio Virtual Toys, also known as the creators of the Torrente series. Pirates: Treasure Hunters is set in a fantasy universe combining the elements of pirate stories and the steampunk genre. The gameplay mechanics are similar to those of such games as League of Legends or Dota 2. You play as one of the available characters and participate in dynamic skirmishes between teams of players, taking place on varied maps full of tasks to complete. There are many playable characters to choose from, each having their own unique combat techniques, equipment, and level-up bonuses. Pirates: Treasure Hunters features such innovative elements as e.g. allowing you to directly control your character (with a gamepad or the WSAD keys). In addition, there are many land and sea vehicles available to move around faster or to use in battle.
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Skullgirls Mobile
December 15, 2016, End of Life
Fighting, 2D, RPG Elements, Singleplayer.
A mobile entry in two-dimensional fighting game series from Lab Zero, developed by the team at Hidden Variable. Skullgirls Mobile is quite different from its full-scale predecessor. Instead of hardcore fighting title, the gameplay is somewhat casual, with some RPG features. We create a group of three warriors, between each we can freely switch during battles. We can choose from both old faces (e.g. Filia or Big Band) and completely new fighters. Their skills can be developed, enabling them to become stronger and learn new attacks as we progress through the game. All of this is presented in the well-known cartoonish visual style.
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Farpoint
December 15, 2016, End of Life
Action, FPP, FPS, PlayStation Aim, PlayStation VR, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Shooters, PlayStation Exclusive, VR.
An first-person shooter game by American Studio Impulse Gear. The game requires the PlayStation VR headgear and utilizes the PlayStation Move motion controllers, as well as a simplified rifle called PlayStation VR Aim Controller. The game is set in the far future, in which interplanetary flights are a part of daily life. The ship carrying the protagonist crashes on an alien world. It quickly turns out that the planet is inhabited by hostile creatures resembling giant insects. The protagonist has to fight for survival. Farpoint focuses on exploring your surroundings and fighting the encountered enemies. You use the rifle not only to eliminate your foes, but also to scan the nearby areas. Compared to other FPS games, the gameplay is quite slow. The game features high-quality 3D visuals.
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Bard's Gold
December 15, 2016, End of Life
Arcade, 2D, Fantasy, Indie Games, Platformers, Roguelike, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.
Developed by Pixel Lantern, an independent studio from Germany, a 2D platformer with roguelike elements. The player takes control of the titular bard whose gold is stolen by a sly goblin. In order to get the gold back, the bard sets off on a dangerous journey. Bard’s Gold features a side-view – there are over 100 levels filled to capacity with various dangerous traps and enemies. As the hero dies from a single hit and particular parts of levels are generated procedurally, the title poses a real challenge. After each death, the hero keeps his equipment and abilities, which he gained by finding special skill books. The title’s retro atmosphere is seasoned with characteristic pixel art visuals.
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Steins;Gate 0
December 15, 2016, End of Life
Adventure, 2D, Time Travel, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Thriller, Visual Novel.
A visual novel adventure game developed by Nitroplus and 5pb. Studios. The game is a direct continuation of the original Steins;Gate from 2009. The plot picks off using one of the alternative endings of the predecessor. Okabe Rintaro, a student heartbroken after the tragic death of his friend Kurisu Makise, makes an appointment to a psychiatric health facility. Nevertheless, his life changes dramatically when he meets former professor of Kurisu and his research team, conducting research on a unique technology. By taking part in the experiment, our protagonist may be able to make contact with an AI that is a simulation of his dead friend. When it comes to gameplay, Steins;Gate 0 is a typical visual novel. The gameplay focuses on following the plot and dialogues, with some occasional decision making which influences the course of the story and leads to one of its alternative endings.
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Angry Video Game Nerd II: ASSimilation
December 15, 2016, End of Life
Arcade, 2D, Indie Games, Platformers, Singleplayer.
A continuation of a platformer by Freakzone Games studio, based on the Internet game review series starring James Rolfe. Plot in Angry Video Game Nerd II: ASSimilation does not make much sense and serves only as a pretext for action. When the Earth is struck by a beam from space, it turns the world into a video game and the hero from the original title undertakes a mission of saving his friends and humanity. Visually and mechanically the game is very similar to the classic platformer hits from the NES console. Therefore, the player jumps, avoids obstacles, and fights enemies he comes across, including powerful bosses. During gameplay you collect different parts of the armor, which makes playing a bit more easy, and unlock the hero’s new abilities, like short-distance gliding. The game features a high difficulty level, a large dose of black humor, and numerous references to the classic titles.
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