Heroes of Incredible Tales
July 7, 2016
RPG, Arcade Elements, Internet, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Slasher, Free-to-play.
A mobile action RPG developed by NAT Games - a Korean team led by Yong-Hyun Park, who is one of the main creators of such acclaimed titles as Lineage II or TERA. Originally, the game was released in 2015, only in Korea. A year later, Heroes of Incredible Tales was released worldwide. The player chooses one of the available warriors and sets out for a dangerous journey across this fantasy world, slaying hordes of monsters along the way. The story campaign comprises of a set of missions, during which the protagonist (male or female) explores three-dimensional levels (the player observes the action from above) and fights encountered enemies with melee weapons and magic. Combat is very dynamic and purely arcade. Fluent moves combined with performing longest attack sequences possible are the key to success. As most RPGs, Heroes of Incredible Tales offers a system of character development. This allows the player to acquire new abilities and parts of equipment in exchange for crystals obtained alongside the game's progression.
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Breaking Point Standalone
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Action, FPP, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Post-apocalypse, Sandbox, Singleplayer, Survival, Zombie.
A stand-alone version of one of the most popular modifications to Arma III, changing this tactical shooting into a sandbox survival simulator in the world after the zombie apocalypse. Breaking Point Standalone runs on Unreal Engine 4 graphics engine and significantly develops many elements of the original mechanics.
Despicable Me: Minion Rush
June 13, 2013
Arcade, Auto-runner, Cartoons, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.
An auto runner game based on the famous animated film Despicable Me, known in Poland under the title How to steal the Moon. During the game, we guide the minions, which we run on the beach, avoiding obstacles, collecting items, etc. We also run on the beach.
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The Shattering
April 21, 2020
Adventure, FPP, Indie Games, Polish, Singleplayer, Surrealism, Thriller.
The Shattering is a PC-based action adventure game. The production offers a climate of psychological horror, allowing us to explore the interior of the mind of a mentally troubled hero, where we have to deal with both puzzles and agility challenges.
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RIFT: Prophecy of Ahnket
November 16, 2016
RPG, Fantasy, Internet, MMO, MMORPG, Multiplayer, Online, TPP, Free-to-play.
Developed by Trion Worlds studio, the second paid expansion for the MMORPG RIFT. The story kicks off when the Comet of Ahnket shows up over Telara. It turns out that the comet is an Ascended Tenebrean construct that poses a new threat to the world, so Guardians and Defiants have no other choice than to join forces against the looming danger. RIFT: Starfall Prophecy includes five new zones, two dungeons, and a brand new raid. Additionally, the title introduces a special feature called Fortress Siege in which the player can take part in enormously great battles. Moreover, the add-on has a Personal Loot system implemented, which makes sure that items that drop from enemies match the class you are currently playing, plus it enables you to upgrade your armory. While fighting new kinds of opponents, you will have to rely on ancient artifacts with unique properties and a wide set of powerful battle skills that could be introduced due to increased level cap (up to level 70).
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Star Wars: The Old Republic - Knights of the Eternal Throne
December 2, 2016
RPG, Internet, MMO, MMORPG, Multiplayer, PvE, PvP, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Star Wars, Free-to-play.
Another major expansion for Star Wars: The Old Republic. It was developed by BioWare, the creators of such series as Baldur’s Gate, Dragon Age, and Mass Effect. Star Wars: The Old Republic - Knights of the Eternal Throne was announced in July 2016 at the annual Star Wars Celebration. The add-on, the launch of which coincides with the fifth anniversary of the vanilla game’s launch, features a new story, an extensive story campaign, a number of optional quests and side activities, as well as some entirely new possibilities.
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Legends of Aria
July 8, 2020
RPG, Crowdfunding, Fantasy, Indie Games, Internet, MMO, MMORPG, PvE, PvP, Isometric View, Free-to-play.
Legends of Aria is a MMORPG developed by Citadel Studios.
The Diary of Arthur Gilman
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Adventure, Cthulhu, FPP, Indie Games, Singleplayer, Survival Horror.
A first-person perspective horror adventure game based on the works of H.P. Lovecraft. The Diary of Arthur Gilman was created by CounterCurrent Games, studio responsible for several successful mods for the Amnesia series. The player takes control of the titular Arthur Gilman who visits places out of a nightmare: starting with strange households, through a gloomy forest, and ending with narrow streets and underground tunnels. These places hold mysteries, the revealing of which is one of the most important tasks in the game. The tense atmosphere is intensified by scarce lighting and paintings inspired by Cthulhu mythology. During the game, you will have to face forces out of this world and visit alien dimensions for a number of times. The plot is revealed by reading notes found by the protagonist and by chatting with NPCs. Depending on your actions, the ending will differ. The Diary of Arthur Gilman is powered by Unreal Engine 4.
Sports Hero
August 3, 2016
Sports, Arcade Elements, Internet, Multiplayer, Polish, Singleplayer, Summer Sports, Free-to-play.
A mobile arcade sports game developed by Cherrypick Games, creators of such games as Touchdown Hero and Must Deliver. Sports Hero allows the player to participate in six different disciplines. One can rival others in 100-metre dash, weightlifting, javelin throw, 50-metre swimming, hurdles and long jump. Each category is a different arcade minigame with its own rules. For example, in the run one must quickly and precisely press the screen, in weightlifting the player must correctly balance the weight of the smartphone or the tablet. After each game one receives experience points which enable the player to gain new levels and unlock new disciplines. Sports Hero offers two main gameplay modes: solo mode against artificial intelligence and competition with other players in multiplayer. Similarly as other games from this developer, the game features pixel-art graphics and lots of humor.
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Ultrawings
July 20, 2017
Simulation, FPP, Meta Quest / Oculus, PlayStation VR, Planes, Singleplayer, SteamVR, VR.
Developed exclusively for VR headgear, Ultrawings is a simulation game created by Big Planet Games. Gameplay mechanics are not complicated, as the player assumes the role of an ultralight plane pilot and explores a vast open world comprising topographically diverse islands filled with environmental obstacles. Ultrawings offers the player a number of aircraft, varying in terms of their structure and performance – the key to success lies in the proper utilization of particular parameters. One can participate in e.g. classic time challenges, tournaments, in which one has to fly precisely through consecutive checkpoints, as well as events featuring complex maneuvers and stunts. The player gets to observe the action from the first-person perspective and is free to look around the environment – they can also use the dedicated motion controllers to steer the craft.
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Firefighting Simulator: The Squad
November 17, 2020
Simulation, Internet, Catastrophic, Co-op, Multiplayer, PC Game Pass, Emergency Vehicles, Rescue, Singleplayer, Fire Department, TPP, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.
Firefighting Simulator is another game from Astragon Entertainment, a studio that specializes in simulations. This time, we take the role of a firefighter and take part in various rescue operations where we have to put out fires and take care of the aftermath of other calamities. Action is presented from a first-person perspective. We do our job in many various locations: detached houses, mansions, public buildings, and factories. Firefighting Simulator was created in cooperation with Rosenbauer Group, one of the leading manufacturers of firefighting equipment. Thanks to that, we use the same equipment as the real firefighters, including the Rosenbauer TP3 Pumper firetruck. The game uses Unreal Engine 4 which makes its visuals truly stunning.
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EVE: Gunjack
April 5, 2016
Action, Meta Quest / Oculus, PlayStation VR, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Shooters, Space Sim, VR.
A spin-off of the popular space MMORPG – EVE Online, created by the same studio: CCP Games. EVE: Gunjack is a title developed with virtual reality sets in mind. The game sees us man a powerful cannon, defending an oil platform against the enemies trying to destroy it. When it comes to mechanics, the game is a classic rail shooter – we are unable to control the movements of our character, the player can only look around. Therefore, our role is reduced to firing at numerous enemies and gathering various pick-ups that increase the stopping power of our weapons, durability of the cover, and give us access to new weapons. Eliminating enemies nets us points, while linking the kills into spectacular combinations results in increasing the current point multiplier. The only game mode available is the single player campaign, divided into missions. Our scores can be placed in the internet ranking. Unreal Engine 4 is responsible for generating visuals in EVE: Gunjack, with their quality similar to EVE: Valkyrie.
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Happy Dungeons
December 6, 2016
RPG, Fantasy, Hack'and'slash, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Action RPG, Singleplayer, TPP, Free-to-play.
A free-to-play hack-and-slash action RPG focused on cooperative gameplay. It was developed by Toylogic – the creators of Happy Wars, a title featuring similar visual style. Happy Dungeons takes place in a fantasy realm that drifts someplace under the sky, but whose princess was kidnapped by evil monsters. In the wake of the tragedy, the king can count only on his fearless knights – whose roles the players assume. Gameplay of Happy Dungeons consists of completing subsequent story mini-quests during which one faces legions of monsters as well as more challenging bosses. Player can select from a few varied characters with different fighting styles, special attacks and combos. During the game the characters can be developed and modified by using a variety of options that include not only abilities and looks, but personality as well.
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Sorcerer King: Rivals
September 15, 2016
Strategy, 4X, Fantasy, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
A stand-alone expansion to Sorcerer King, a turn-based 4x strategy. Similarly to the basic version, the expansion was created by Stardock Corporation. This time, the players assume the role of a mortal ruler whose goal is to achieve immortality. Sorcerer King: Rivals introduces two new factions (King Bazzar’s dwarves, and necromancers, led by Archmage Velemor), each with their own technologies, spells, and troops. The expansion marks the return of the Sorcerer King, who recruited three new lieutenants. As a result, the enemy armies can use up to five commanders, with two of them randomly chosen by the game before the beginning. Additionally, new items and resources are waiting to be discovered, as well as bonus content created using newly-implemented mission editor. The expansion can also be bought as a cheaper DLC.
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The Fall Part 2: Unbound
February 13, 2018
Adventure, 2.5D, Indie Games, Metroidvania, Platformers, Action Adventure, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
An action adventure game with platformer elements, developed by the independent studio Over the Moon Games. The production is a direct sequel to The Fall which debuted in 2014. After the events of the original, ARID reaches the global network and her primary task is to save herself — the heroine, who is an advanced artificial intelligence, takes over various robots to do so. The gameplay of The Fall Part 2: Unbound is presented from a side view. The fun is focused on exploration of the places we visit and assuming control over various characters that have different abilities and limitations. The key to success is to use their individual capabilities not only while moving through locations but also when solving puzzles or fighting. The production is powered by the Unity technology, which provides decent graphics. Contrary to its predecessor, the title was released on many platforms simultaneously.
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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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Orwell: Keeping an Eye on You
December 15, 2016, End of Life
Simulation, Dystopia, Experimental/artistic, Strategic Elements, Episodic, Games for Impact, Indie Games, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
A strategy-simulation game developed by German studio Osmotic Studios. The title references the Orwellian theme of Big Brother and the internet surveillance of the modern society in face of global terrorism. The titular Orwell is the name of a computer system that tracks the citizens and finds people suspected of criminal activity. When the fictional city of Bonton becomes the victim of a series of terrorist attacks, the player assumes the role of an operator of the system and is tasked with identifying the terrorists. The gameplay mechanics are focused mostly on watching recordings and files related to the citizens and reporting any suspicious activity to specialized units. In the game the player will frequently bend constitutional laws and dig through private data, hack computers and even impersonate other people. However, one must be very careful because all actions can lead to various consequences.
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Championship Manager 17
December 15, 2016, End of Life
Sports, Manager, Football Manager, Football, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.
A football manager from one of the most popular series of the genre. Championship Manager 17 is a free-to-play mobile game with microtransactions, developed by Square Enix's internal studio. As always, we assume the role of a manager running a football club, whose task is to lead his organization onto a path to victory and financial success. The player’s responsibilities include making transfers, organization of training sessions, and preparation of tactical plans for the matches. Of course, balancing the budget is a key issue, the one above all others. Championship Manager 17 makes use of an extensive database built on official licenses. The authors included up-to-date statistics and line-ups, a more realistic approach and an improved interface. Other novelties include the ability to hire assistants, who can relieve us from some duties, and a two-dimensional graphic engine, allowing us to follow the matches live, and modify tactics on the fly.
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Ever Oasis
December 15, 2016, End of Life
RPG, Action RPG, Singleplayer, Nintendo Exclusive.
Ever Oasis is another game from the Japanese studio Grezzo, created in cooperation with Nintendo. Ever Oasis is an action RPG that focuses on world exploration and combat. Tethu, the game's protagonist, has to not only find his missing brother, but also create a well-functioning oasis in the middle of a desert to help him prepare for the confrontation with the forces of Chaos. By doing various quests we get the so-called 'dewadems', a currency that will allow us to build new buildings in our settlement and to buy more powerful equipment. During our adventures we will meet some NPCs that will aid us in our quest or will want to live in our oasis. Combat, one of the game's key elements, is purely arcade. Key to victory lies in striking effectively, doing powerful combo attacks (the possibility to swap between the members of our party anytime we want), and evading our enemies' strikes. Ever Oasis has eye-pleasing visuals. The game also features a characteristic, cartoon-inspired style.
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Industry Giant II
December 15, 2016, End of Life
Strategy, Economic, Singleplayer, Isometric View.
Co-developed by Fancy Bytes and Reactor studios, a refreshed version of the economic strategy from 2002. The title takes us to the 19th and 20th-century United States where you can manage your business – start with a small company and make it into a top international corporation. The title features real economic dependencies – the player needs to be aware of economic fluctuations and face historical problems, like the Prohibition era. There game features more than 150 real products from the 20th century and more than 50 types of vehicles, while the gameplay takes place on 20 huge maps. Being the backbone of the game, the campaign includes 20 quests that gradually become more and more difficult. Furthermore, the title introduces a complex game mode called Pro-Mode with every important statistic and date. The game utilizes satisfactory visuals which, in contrast to the first installment, make use of full HD resolution.
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MeiQ: Labyrinth of Death
December 15, 2016, End of Life
RPG, Dungeon Crawler, Fantasy, FPP, jRPG, Singleplayer, Turn-based, PlayStation Exclusive.
A Japanese role-playing game created as a the fruit of labor of two developer - Idea Factory and Compile Heart. The game is a dungeon crawler featuring a turn-based combat system. The player is taken to an alternative world where the Earth gets encompassed by eternal darkness. A prophecy is the planet's only hope - it tells about a key which is capable of restoring life to the planet. Estra, the protagonist, sets out on a mission to defeat four deadly gods, as she is a mage capable of controlling machines. In doing so, she is supposed to be able to obtain the valuable artifact, essential in saving humanity. The player commands a team of four female mages and their mechanical guards made of parts that were either bought or found - the parts affect their attacks, abilities, as well as both the robots' strong and weak spots. The game is played from the first-person view. The player encounters numerous enemies, but also different puzzles. In MeiQ: Labyrinth of Death, both movement and combat are turn-based.
Chaos Chronicle
December 15, 2016, End of Life
RPG, Fantasy, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.
A mobile fantasy RPG developed by WING Studio. Chaos Chronicle takes place in a realm that combines traits of European Middle Ages, Asian culture and magic. During the game, player assumes the role of a warrior who is a member of an organization tasked with protecting the world from evil. In comparison to most games of the genre, the title has very simplified mechanics and instead of a large story campaign, it offers a series of unrelated challenges, usually focused on elimination of all enemies on the map. The gameplay is similar to classic beat ’em up games, but the players have no control over the movement of the party members who are automatically moving to the right side of the screen and attack the enemies on their own. The player is only tasked with activating various special abilities of each fighter. An important aspect of the game is the possibility to collect and improve characters, selected by the player before each mission.
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League of Legends: Turret Defense
May 1, 2010, End of Life
Strategy, Fantasy, Singleplayer, Tower Defense, Free-to-play.
League of Legends: Turret Defense is a tower defense strategy developed for the iOS mobile system. The player's task is to construct automatic defensive structures in such a way as to prevent enemies from reaching his base. We are rewarded for the deaths of our enemies with funds that we spend on further strengthening our structures.
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Battleship (2016)
May 1, 2010, End of Life
Strategy, Internet, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Ships, Turn-based.
Another digital adaptation of the popular Battleship game. This edition was created by Ubisoft. Gameplay rules are similar to the original game. During the game the player is tasked with destroying all ships of his opponent. The ships are hidden in various parts of the map that is divided into a grid. In contrast to "classic" naval duels that usually take place on a piece of paper, the console version has attractive, three-dimensional graphics and advanced social functions. Battleship offers two main gameplay modes. In addition to the classic mode, the player can also play Clash at Sea mode, in which during the game he or she gathers resources and activates various special abilities of units. The game also has a story campaign during which one completes a series of missions. The game allows the player to challenge the artificial intelligence or play like in a typical PvP game – both locally on one console and through the Internet.
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The Sims 4: Dine Out
May 1, 2010, End of Life
Simulation, Economic, Sandbox, Singleplayer, Life Sim.
The third game pack to the fourth installment of the cult series of life simulation games developed by EA Maxis. As the title of the expansion suggests, The Sims 4: Dine Out concentrates on the theme of cooking. It allows the Sims to visit a restaurant and eat a meal with friends outside the house. That’s not all – one can create his own restaurant which will function even when the owner is not there. The player can choose from a few predefined restaurant designs or create a new one from scratch by choosing its name, logo, style, interior decorations, clothes of the employees and menu. What’s interesting, not only the expansion offers most popular traditional meals from all over the world, but also cooking art from the experimental branch of molecular kitchen.
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Raw Data
May 1, 2010, End of Life
Action, FPP, Internet, Meta Quest / Oculus, Multiplayer, PlayStation Move, PlayStation VR, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, SteamVR, VR.
Developed by the American studio Survios, a science fiction first-person perspective action game created for VR devices. The action of Raw Data takes place in the distant future where the powerful Eden corporation exercises full authority over the world. The player assumes the role of a hacker who is part of a resistance movement called SyndiK8. His objective is to steal valuable data that will help him destroy the giant company. The player can choose between two different characters: firearms-lover Bishop or a cybernetic warrior Saija. To combat multiple types of killing machines, they use different abilities, like sword throwing, slowing down the time, and telekinesis. During gameplay, they can break into Eden’s database and upgrade their weapons or even summon helpful devices e.g. fortified towers and special shields. The game features a single player mode and multiplayer cooperation.
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Shiny
May 1, 2010, End of Life
Action, 2D, Indie Games, Platformers, Action Adventure, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
A classic platformer game set in a science-fiction world and created by Garage 227 - an independent Brazilian developer. Shiny is set on the fictional planet Aurora, which is heading towards a collision with its sun. The player assumes the role of a robot called Kramer 227, which is one of the machines left behind by the humans. The protagonist does not accept his fate, instead, he even wishes to help other robots in leaving the planet before it gets too late. The player's goal here is to help Kramer to make its way through twenty different levels filled with traps and dangers. During the adventure, the robot has to gather the energy left in generators scattered throughout the maps and transfer it to its immobilized, fellow machines. What makes the game difficult is the fact that performing each action costs energy, which has to be replenished during exploration.
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Dungeon Punks
May 1, 2010, End of Life
RPG, 2D, Beat 'em Up, Fantasy, Hack'and'slash, Internet, Co-op, LAN, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Action RPG, Singleplayer.
A two-dimensional action RPG modeled after a cooperative fighting game from arcade machines. The action of Dungeon Punks takes place in a fantasy world where humans lead contemporary-style lives, but the role of technology was taken over by omnipresent magic. The protagonists are couriers who accidentally discover the dark secrets of the RezCorp insurance company who resurrect their clients in case of death. This fact draws a lot of problems, mainly in the form of foes who are armed to the teeth. The gameplay itself works similarly to classic beat ‘em up productions. We can play either solo or in cooperation mode for two other players. While playing, we alternately control two different characters that possess different set of spells, special abilities, and team attacks. We can also use mounts, various power-ups, spell scrolls, and healing potions.
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Crash Bandicoot 3 HD
May 1, 2010, End of Life
Arcade, 3D Platformers, Time Travel, Remaster/remake, Singleplayer, TPP, PlayStation Exclusive.
A complete remake of the third installment in the popular series of platform games developed by Naughty Dog. The original version debuted in 1998 on PlayStation. The remake is developed by Vicarious Visions. Crash Bandicoot 3 HD takes place just after the events that occurred in the previous entry in the series. Cortex’s space station crashes on Earth. This causes the evil deity Uka Uka to break free from his confinement. Together with a mad scientist, Uka Uka is trying to conquer the planet once more by using the power of magic crystals hidden in various eras in history. Fearless Crash and his sister Coco will try to stop the evil deity. The mechanics of the game are similar to the ones used in the previous title. The player controls one of the protagonists and tries to avoid various traps, and to defeat encountered enemies and bosses. In the numerous crates the player can find various treasures and power-ups that provide protection and other bonuses.
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Crash Bandicoot HD
May 1, 2010, End of Life
Arcade, 3D Platformers, Remaster/remake, Singleplayer, TPP, PlayStation Exclusive.
Developed by Vicarious Visions studio from the USA, a remake of the first installment of the Crash Bandicoot franchise. Compared to the original production, this title features brand new graphics along with a fresh soundtrack. Even though there are a few minor improvements in mechanics, the backbone of the game stays the same. Once again, you play as a bandicoot named Crash, whose objective is to stop doctor Neo Cortex from raising an army of obedient, humanoid animals. Crash Bandicoot HD is a classic 3D platform game, so gameplay consists in going through diverse locations, avoiding numerous traps, and fighting enemies by hitting them with the spin attack or by jumping on their heads. Once you run out of a limited number of lives, you'll have to start a level all over again. However, the title features a system of checkpoints, diverse secrets, and power-ups granting temporary bonuses.
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Trials of the Blood Dragon
May 1, 2010, End of Life
Arcade, Motorbike, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.
A spin-off of the Trials series, an arcade motorcycle racing game. Trials of the Blood Dragon is set in the pulp cyberpunk universe known from the standalone expansion for Far Cry 3. The plot takes place in the near future, and you play as a pair of twins, Slayter and Roxanne Colt, the descendants of the protagonist of Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon. The game's mechanics copy those of the previous installments'—you ride a motorcycle and participate in races on platform levels full of obstacles. In addition, you can also ride a BMX bicycle or a freight car, or even try to beat a level on foot. Some levels also call for using a grappling hook and firearms. During the story campaign, the Colt twins visit many wacky locations, and the gameplay is complemented by a soundtrack created by PowerGlove. Like Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon, Trials of the Blood Dragon features kitschy visuals, inspired by action movies of the 1980s.
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Batman: Arkham VR
May 1, 2010, End of Life
Adventure, Batman, DC Comics, Detective, FPP, Meta Quest / Oculus, PlayStation VR, Singleplayer, SteamVR, Superheroes, VR.
A detective adventure game with arcade elements, created with PlayStation 4 and virtual reality sets in mind. The title is a spin-off of a popular series of action games created by Rocksteady. The action of Batman: Arkham VR takes place in a famous DC comic book universe, with the players assuming the role of the titular superhero, who takes it upon himself to solve the case of mysterious murders and stop the conspiracy that threatens Dark Knight’s closest allies. The whole game revolves around subsequent detective challenges, in which the players have to employ a set of handy gadgets to analyze locations in search of evidence or clues, interrogate witnesses, and form certain conclusions based on gathered information. The events are seen from a first-person perspective, while the developers made sure that the players can immerse themselves into Batman’s persona (e.g. by having the player put on the trademark costume personally).
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Phantom Dust HD
May 1, 2010, End of Life
Action, Internet, Card Games, Multiplayer, Post-apocalypse, Remaster/remake, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, TPP.
Phantom Dust HD is a remastered version of the 2004 action game released for Xbox. Just like the original, it was developed by one of Microsoft Studios' in-house developers. The game features improved visuals, interface, and controls. Multiplayer mode was also expanded. Phantom Dust HD takes us to a post-apocalyptic world, where Earth is covered with deadly dust that forced what was left of mankind to go underground. The only people who can survive on the surface are the Espers, who, thanks to their supernatural powers, can control the dust. Their job is to find precious artifacts and discover the reason behind the Earth's current state. The underground city serves as a Hub where we can buy new skills and items, and accept various quests. Our missions take place on the surface, and they focus on fighting hordes of enemies. During our adventures we collect cards and create a deck that suits the best our play style. Phantom Dust HD also offers a competitive multiplayer mode.
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Giant Cop
May 1, 2010, End of Life
Arcade, Meta Quest / Oculus, Singleplayer, VR.
An unusual arcade game by Other Ocean Interactive, developed with VR headsets in mind. In Giant Cop, we are taken to a microscopic town of Micro City where we assume the role of a law enforcer. However, we are a quite specific policeman since we resemble the famous Godzilla in terms of size. We have to use our size to keep order in the metropolis. The game is set in an open world and involves not only pursuing various criminals but also conducting simple investigations. While ridding a crowd of beachgoers of thugs won’t be too taxing, finding a thief of a flower, while having only a magnifying glass and a picture of the plant, can turn out to be really challenging. Moreover, the developers gave us a lot of freedom, so our actions will determine whether we will be viewed as a good cop or a bad cop.
Touhou: Scarlet Curiosity
May 1, 2010, End of Life
RPG, Fantasy, Hack'and'slash, Indie Games, Action RPG, Singleplayer, TPP, Isometric View.
Action RPG set in the universe of the extremely popular Touhou Project series. Players take on the role of one of the two available characters and explore the land of Gensokyo in search of a monster threatening it. The title contains arcade elements taken straight from shoot 'em up games in the style of bullet hell.
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Order of Battle: U.S. Pacific
May 1, 2010, End of Life
Strategy, 2D, Hotseat, World War II, Multiplayer, PBeM, Singleplayer, War Strategy, Turn-based, Isometric View.
Paid DLC for the turn-based strategy game Order of Battle: World War II, developed by Luxemburg-based studio The Aristocrats. The campaign offered in the expansion used to be a part of a full-price game known as Order of Battle: Pacific, however, after that game changed the name to Order of Battle: World War II and switched to free-to-play distribution model, the content is being offered as a paid expansion (free for all who had bought the original game). The U.S. Pacific expansion takes you back to the December of 1941, when the unexpected Japanese attack on the Pearl Harbor base sparked the American offensive on the Pacific. In the game, you command the American army and navy, and take part in the most iconic sea and land battles waged in the region during the World War II. The campaign offered in the expansion is made up of 12 scenarios, which take the player all the way from the historic Pearl Harbor attack to the very end of the war concluded by the surrender of Japan.
DUCATI: 90th Anniversary - The Official Videogame
May 1, 2010, End of Life
Racing, Internet, Motorbike, Multiplayer, Singleplayer.
A motorcycle racing simulator created by Milestone - an experienced Italian team. It is a spin-off of the RIDE series, created to celebrate the 90th anniversary of Ducati's birth as a brand. In terms of mechanics, the game is based on the formula of the RIDE series, offering very realistic riding physics - a small mistake can cost you the race. The less experienced players were not left alone however, for the creators implemented a set of gameplay simplifications which can be turned on. In total, the game offers 39 of Ducati's most popular motorcycles, divided into seven time periods. Racing takes place on five open tracks and several classic, faithfully recreated GP circuits. Simultaneously, the game serves as a virtual museum where all the technical details of the in-game motorcycle models are waiting for the player to discover. Also, one can acquaint themselves with the bikes' history and achievements.
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Into the Belly of the Beast
May 1, 2010, End of Life
Adventure, 2D, Indie Games, Platformers, Action Adventure, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.
A colorful, two-dimensional action game from the German studio Lucky Brograms, in which the players concentrate on combining DNA of marine animals. We play as a likeable worm named Sploosh, whose children were abducted by a mighty sea monster as they were taking a carefree bath. Desperate, Sploosh chases after the beast and manages to get inside its body. Before he manages to rescue his children, he must traverse five worlds inside the monster’s body, facing various obstacles and enemies, overcoming which will require usage of different techniques. One of the most important features is the ability of devouring various bacteria, allowing Sploosh to get some of their DNA strands. This, in turn, lets him obtain many unique skills and affects how other creatures react to his presence.
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VIDEOBALL
May 1, 2010, End of Life
Sports, Arcade Elements, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Singleplayer.
A minimalistic sports/action game developed by independent studio Action Button Entertainment. The gameplay mechanics in VIDEOBALL combine basketball, soccer, American football and perhaps even reference the popular coin football. The matches are played on small, rectangle courts and both players (and teams) are tasked with placing the ball in the gate or the gate area of the opponent. The ball is moved by shooting it with triangle bullets that can also be used to block the movements and shots of the opponent. The game is fast-paced and before starting playing it one can set the details of gameplay rules. VIDEOBALL also allows matches against the artificial intelligence, but unleashes its true potential only in multiplayer mode, where the players are challenging each other or in teams of two or three players.
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Summer Lesson: Miyamoto Hikari Seven Days Room
May 1, 2010, 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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Rabi-Ribi
May 1, 2010, End of Life
Arcade, 2D, Fantasy, Indie Games, Metroidvania, Platformers, Singleplayer.
A two-dimensional platform game heavily inspired by the metroidvania genre. In Rabi-Ribi the player assumes the role of Erina – a bunny turned into a woman due to a curse. The female protagonist is accompanied by Ribbon, a winged pink-haired fairy. The tale about how the main characters are trying to break the spell is presented mostly by visual-novel-style dialogues. The gameplay of Rabi-Ribi is focused on exploration of various areas, character progression and fighting the enemies. In addition to the regular enemies, the player will encounter bosses, defeating which requires finding a good tactic, focus and good reflex. The boss fights take the form of a bullet hell shooter, forcing the player to avoid numerous missiles and laser beams coming in his way. During the game the protagonist gains new abilities and pieces of equipment thanks to which she can be more effective in combat and gain access to previously unavailable locations. The action is shown from the side perspective like in classic, two-dimensional platform games. The graphics employ manga-style visuals.
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Exile's End
May 1, 2010, End of Life
Arcade, 2D, Indie Games, Platformers, Action Adventure, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
A 2D action game inspired by the classic shooters for Commodore 64 and Amiga computers, such as Flashback or Another World. The hero of Exile’s End investigates a space colony to find out why it has lost contact with Earth. He soon finds out that his employers have been conducting some shady experiments. Gameplay wise, Exile’s End is a mix of platformer and action game. We explore the planet’s surface and fend off enemies with various weapons, with a boss waiting at the end of each level. Aside from the story campaign, which lasts several hours, the game offers a survival mode, in which we go through a series of crowded stages of increasing difficulty and upgrade our weapons and equipment between the levels. The old school 2D visuals of Exile’s End resemble classics of the 8- and 16-bit era, as does the soundtrack composed by Keiji Yamagishi (Ninja Gaiden, Tecmo Bowl, Captain Tsubasa).
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Zombieville USA 2
May 1, 2010, End of Life
Action, 2D, Internet, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Shooters, Zombie.
Continuation of a two-dimensional shooter in which we face zombie hordes. Players have access to a variety of weapons and gadgets, allowing them to repel waves of undead. The title has an improved graphic design in relation to the first part.
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Tumblestone
May 1, 2010, End of Life
Puzzle, Indie Games, Internet, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Match-3, Singleplayer.
A dynamic multiplayer-oriented action game by The Quantum Astrophysicists Guild, and a combination of the mechanics of casual match-3 games with elements of such classic titles as Tetris or Asteroids. In Tumblestone, you shoot falling colorful blocks with a laser beam located at the bottom of the screen. Your goal is to clear all the blocks by matching three elements of the same color, which makes them disappear. The simple mechanics are varied by many mods, which can diametrically change the situation on the board, and even the whole gameplay. The game features several modes, from the 30-hours-long story campaign and three Arcade modes, to co-op or player-vs-player multiplayer mode for up to 4 players using a local network or Internet connection.
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Three Fourths Home
May 1, 2010, End of Life
Adventure, Experimental/artistic, Indie Games, Singleplayer, Visual Novel.
An unusual narrative/adventure game developed by [bracket] games and Digerati Distribution. Three Fourths Home tells the story of a young woman named Kelly who is currently on her way to her family home in Nebraska after a years’ absence. We accompany the woman during conversations with her parents and her younger brother, learning more about the complicated relationship she has with them. The game cannot be easily assigned a genre, as we are given a mix of an adventure game and a visual novel. The gameplay is practically non-existent – our only task is to hold the button responsible for the gas pedal and conduct dialogues that allow us to learn more about the story, drawing us closer to the ultimate conclusion.
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Detective Hayseed: Hollywood
May 1, 2010, End of Life
Adventure, Point-and-click, Singleplayer.
A humorous classic adventure game full of pop-culture references, developed by the experienced Czech studio Zima Software. The story of Detective Hayseed: Hollywood takes place in the eponymous city of movie-making. Just one day before the Oscars ceremony, the list of winners is stolen. To make things worse, an anonymous perpetrator threatens to detonate a bomb during the show. This is where the eponymous Detective Hayseed steps in, his task being to thwart the blackmailers' evil plan. In terms of mechanics, it's a classic point-and-click adventure game, referencing the golden era of the genre. You mostly explore locations in search for clues and useful items, talk to NPCs and solve puzzles requiring both logical thinking and manual skills. The game is full of jokes and modern pop-culture references, while the visuals are a blend of both 2D and 3D graphics.
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Crest
May 1, 2010, End of Life
Strategy, Indie Games, RTS, Singleplayer, God Game.
An indie god simulation strategy game. You play as a deity and your task is to lead your followers through various stages of social development. The matters are made more difficult by he fact that you do not control your followers directly and can only influence their behavior through commandments, which can be interpreted in various ways, very often incorrectly.
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Rodeo Stampede: Sky Zoo Safari
May 1, 2010, End of Life
Arcade, Auto-runner, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.
A free mobile game developed by Featherweight Games, the creators of Skiing Yeti Mountain. In Rodeo Stampede: Sky Zoo Safari, the player assumes the role of a rodeo champion whose job is to ride different kinds of animals and manage his own zoo. Therefore, we travel around the world to catch creatures that live in savanna. Our main goal is to get the highest possible scores by riding animals. While playing, we have to incessantly jump on running creatures, including buffaloes, gorillas and even birds. In the air, you have to tap your finger into the screen at the right moment to catch your “prey”. If we manage to stay on its back for a few seconds, the animal goes to our zoo. The game also features management elements since our zoo has to be managed and developed. Rodeo Stampede: Sky Zoo Safari is distinguished by cartoonish graphic style presented in an isometric view.
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Mayhem Combat
May 1, 2010, End of Life
Action, 2.5D, Beat 'em Up, Internet, Multiplayer, Platformers, Polish, Side-scroll, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.
A mobile team action game created by Vivid Games – a Polish studio, known for, among others, the Real Boxing series. In Metal Fist: Urban Domination, we assume the role of various characters, each having unique attacks and abilities, who fight for domination in a number of single player and multiplayer modes. The mechanics of the game are pretty simple, and don’t require serious skill, but in order to be successful in the game, the player needs to develop his own fighting style, and constantly train to for his character to progress. During the encounters, we make use of around 100 types of weapons, items, and skills, influencing not only the looks, but also the abilities of our character. The game uses the popular Unreal Engine 4 technology, and can show high-quality 2.5D visuals for it, along with eye-catching details and special effects.
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Critical Ops
May 1, 2010, 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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