Killing Floor: Incursion
August 16, 2017
Action, Very Brutal, FPP, FPS, Horror, Internet, Co-op, Meta Quest / Oculus, Multiplayer, PlayStation VR, Singleplayer, SteamVR, Shooters, VR.
A spin-off to Killing Floor, an FPS series developed by Tripwire Interactive. The game was made for Oculus Rift and Oculus Touch controllers. In Killing Floor: Incursion we play as a soldier of an elite unit, Horzine Security Forces, who along with their companions must face Zeds, a type of zombie known by fans of the series. The game is an FPS with very arcade gameplay. Our goal is to eliminate everything that moves and doesn't look like a human. To accomplish this task we use various weapons (including knives, pistols, etc.) which can be found while we are exploring the locations that contain secrets about Zeds' origin. The graphics are slightly worse than in Killing Floor 2, however, when compared to other VR games, they still look good.
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Speedway Challenge
June 25, 2014
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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Mario Party: Star Rush
October 7, 2016
Party, LAN, Multiplayer, Board & Card, Singleplayer, Nintendo Exclusive.
Another installment in the Mario Party series by Nintendo, released for the 3DS portable console. It is basically a virtual version of a classic board game. The game is focused on the multiplayer mode, which can include up to 4 players, who take on the roles of colorful board pieces and move around the board according to the results of the die rolls. That's how you travel through locations, trying to gather the eponymous stars and find new friends, such as Mario, Peach, and Donkey Kong. Those friends help you in overcoming challenges and obstacles, which you encounter during your adventures. Depending on the chosen game mode, in Mario Party: Star Rush you either play against other players, or cooperate with them to beat powerful boss enemies.
Grimm: Dark Legacy
November 2, 2016
RPG, Crafting, Internet, MMO, Multiplayer, Action RPG, TV Series, Online, Singleplayer, Survival, Isometric View, Free-to-play.
A survival RPG with advanced online features released in free-to-play distribution model. Grimm: Dark Legacy is based on the popular NBC television series and it was created by Artplant, the creators of Battlestar Galactica Online. Gameplay mechanics and style of the title are similar to the highly praised survival game Don’t Starve. In Grimm: Dark Legacy, the player assumes the role of a beginner Grimm, hunter of fairy creatures known as Wesen who live among humans. At first the protagonist has only shabby equipment and not much experience, but after some time his abilities improve. The game world is divided into regions which are explored in search of resources and items useful for surviving. The player has to complete various tasks which gradually prepare him for harder challenges, including tracking of various types of Wesen. The combat system resembles hack-and-slash games, except that dying means losing the entire already obtained equipment. One can play Grimm: Dark Legacy alone, but later in the game it is better to join forces with other players.
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Mushroom Wars 2
March 30, 2016
Strategy, Humorous, Indie Games, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, RTS, Singleplayer.
A sequel to a humorous real-time strategy, Mushroom Wars, that came out in 2009 for PC and mobile platforms. The action of Mushroom Wars 2 takes us to a fantasy universe where four factions of small creatures that live in mushroom-like homes constantly war with each other. The player’s task, as the general of a “mushroom” army, is to eliminate the enemy as quickly as possible by taking over strategic points on the map. There are four different races to choose from, all supported by heroes with unique special abilities. As befits a real-time strategy game, we have to build a village, recruit an army, enhance our weapons, and take over enemy buildings. Battles are very fast-paced and usually last no longer than 5-10 minutes. The title offers four single player campaigns, a skirmish mode, and a multiplayer mode that supports e-sport features. Mushroom Wars 2 features graphics that are similar, although more detailed, to its predecessors.
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Cricket Captain 2016
July 5, 2016
Sports, Internet, Cricket, Manager, Multiplayer, Singleplayer.
Cricket Captain 2016 is another installment in the cricket manager series, developed in cooperation by Childish Things and a renown cricket player, Chris Rogers. In Cricket Captain 2016, players get a chance to manage their own Cricket team, and their task is to set the squad and tactics, search for new players, and lead the club through subsequent games. In this edition of the game, there are 79 teams in total, divided into five leagues. The games are held as part of the World Cup, as well as historic scenarios. One of the main novelties of the game is the day/night cycle, allowing the games to take place during nighttime as well, under slightly different circumstances. In Cricket Captain, the action is shown from various camera perspectives. Apart from playing solo, players from all over the world can compete in multiplayer competition.
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Brawlout
December 19, 2017
Fighting, 2.5D, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Singleplayer.
A crossover between a 2.5D platform game and a brawler, developed by Romanian studio Angry Mob Games. Players take part in duels waged on small arenas, filled with rock formations and simple structures. In order to win you have to push your opponent off the ledge or reduce their energy to zero. Brawlout offers a cast of playable heroes, each featuring a unique set of moves – individual attacks can be developed and modified as you continue to make progress. Besides, each hero has a deadly special attack, called Rage, which can be launched after filling a special bar. Among the playable characters there are e.g. an agile monkey with a chain, or a Yeti, able to freeze his opponents. Brawlout can be played solo (throughout the story campaign) and either with up to seven other players online or locally on one screen. The game features eye-pleasing graphic design kept in cartoonish stylistics.
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Nyan Cat: Lost In Space
May 12, 2011
Arcade, Auto-runner, Indie Games, Singleplayer.
Official game with the famous Nyan Catem in the lead role. Nyan Cat: Lost In Space is a production belonging to the genre of dexterity endless runners, in which we manage a cat known for its Internet memes. Our goal is to score as many points as possible by collecting food and milk and bypassing enemies.
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Star Wars: Battlefront - Rogue One
December 6, 2016
Action, FPP, FPS, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Star Wars, Shooters, TPP, TPS.
The fourth expansion to Star Wars: Battlefront, a title developed by EA DICE. This is the final expansion included om the season pass and its debut was synchronized with the premiere of the movie “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story”. The gameplay mechanics doesn’t differ from what was presented in the basic version of the game – the DLC introduces new multiplayer maps, additional heroes and it expands the weapon list with one new tool. In addition to that, new characters appear in Star Wars: Battlefront – Rogue One, including director Krennic.
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Micro Machines (2016)
July 12, 2016
Racing, Arcade Elements, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Isometric View, Toys, Free-to-play.
A mobile reboot of the cult-classic series of racing games, created by Codemasters Software. In comparison to the original, which was popular in the 90s, the backbone of the gameplay hasn’t changed much. The action is once again presented from a top-down view, with the competition between small, remote-controlled vehicles being the mainstay of the game. The races take place on specially prepared tracks, located in such places as desks, kitchen sinks, or a billiards table. The player has to watch out not only for the enemies, but also for various obstacles like cutlery lying around the track, or even spilled glue. The key to success lies in using power-ups and tuning the vehicles – the number of the latter has increased to over sixty, including very fast, exotic cars, hot rods and muscle cars that are popular among tuners, or even atypical choices for a racing game in form of police cars and hovercrafts. The power-ups available in Micro Machines not only increase the vehicles’ performance, but also their battle potential – during the gameplay, we can use shields, flamethrowers, as well as hard-hitting blasters. Aside from gameplay modes present in the previous installments, a new mode has been introduced – Arena – that forces us to eliminate other competitors. Our results can be stored on an online scoreboard.
Rush Rally 2
May 18, 2016
Racing, Internet, Multiplayer, Rally, Singleplayer.
The second installment in the mobile series of racing games developed by studio Brownmonster, a developer experienced in the genre. Rush Rally 2 allows the players to participate in various rallies that take place on more than 70 varied tracks in seven countries of the world. The title has a slightly more realistic driving model than most other mobile games. The tracks are different not only in their looks but in the surface and weather conditions as well, which impacts the way one controls the vehicle. In addition to that, the vehicles can be upgraded in order to improve their performance. In addition to rivalry with AI, one can also race against the ghosts of other players and participate in various funny mini-games like driving through a construction site or avoiding incoming missiles. The game was created using Rush Engine and features high quality graphics, detailed cars and realistic physics.
Rick and Morty: Virtual Rick-ality
April 20, 2017
Arcade, FPP, Humorous, Indie Games, PlayStation VR, Science Fiction, Animated TV Series, TV Series, Singleplayer, SteamVR, VR.
A first-person perspective arcade title based on the adult cartoon Rick and Morty. The title is developed by the independent studio Owlchemy Labs under the watchful eye of the creators of the cartoon, including Justin Roiland. During gameplay, you take control of the titular heroes and travel through a number of locations from the TV series, where you can have fun with Rick’s crazy gadgets. There is a set of missions which can be accomplished in many ways, with the use of unique items. Even though Rick’s laboratory serves as the focal point of the game, you also travel to other planets and dimensions through portals. Rick and Morty Simulator: Virtual Rick-ality is created for VR devices and motion controllers. The visuals are attractive, but it is the physics engine that deserves most recognition, as it is responsible for the proper behavior of items that interact with each other.
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MilitAnt
July 12, 2016
Action, 2.5D, Indie Games, Platformers, Side-scroll, Singleplayer, Shooters.
An arcade 2.5D action game developed by Mexican studio Xibalba that tells the tale of highly-advanced insects. MilitAnt takes place in a fantasy world inspired by such movies as Ant Z and A Bug’s Life. However, the title was developed for older players. The main protagonist is an ant who protects its home from an invasion of merciless termites that attack the ant colony in search for precious crystals - an irreplaceable energy source. The gameplay combines traits of classic, side-scrolling shooters with platform game features. During the game player travels through eight diversified locations divided into levels that end with a boss fight. When fighting various types of opponents, player uses more than a dozen of different weapons like shotguns and rocket launchers. What’s interesting, thanks to his numerous limbs the protagonist can wield as much as four different weapons at once.
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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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H. P. Lovecraft's The Case of Charles Dexter Ward
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Adventure, Cthulhu, Horror, Indie Games, Point-and-click, Singleplayer.
A horror adventure based on H.P. Lovecraft's famous prose 'The case of Charles Dexter Ward'. We play the role of a mad character who discovers that he is in a straight line a descendant of the infamous Joseph Curven - an alchemist and cabbalist who came with Salem and made a pact with unclean forces.
Crazy Taxi: City Rush
July 31, 2014
Racing, Arcade Elements, Cars, Singleplayer.
A special edition of the Crazy Taxi series, created from scratch for mobile platforms. In the game we get to a vast metropolis and employ ourselves in a taxi corporation. The game boils down to rushing to breaking the neck in successive streets and delivering customers in the most effective and fastest way possible.
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Kaiju Panic
October 9, 2015
Strategy, Arcade Elements, Indie Games, RTS, Singleplayer.
A real-time strategy game enriched with action elements and created by Mechabit - an independent developer. After a huge meteorite hits the Earth, powerful, extremely aggressive monsters spread across the globe. Apart from unimaginable scale of destruction in the largest cities, the monsters cause natural disasters and weather anomalies. The player assumes command over a rescue team and their goal is to both help the survivors and fight the titular Kaiju. Thus the player explores subsequent maps, helps the locals and builds defensive structures capable of stopping waves of approaching monsters. Since particular kinds of Kaiju differ in their specifics and weapons they are more vulnerable to, the player has to make use of plenty of upgrades granting more and more powerful weaponry and gadgets. Alongside progression, the player expands the in-game bestiary which contains descriptions of particular monster species. Kaiju Panic comes with simplistic old-school visuals.
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StarDrive 2: Sector Zero
March 8, 2016
Strategy, 4X, Space, Singleplayer.
The first major expansion for StarDrive 2, a space 4X strategy game by Zero Sum Games. Sector Zero brings, first and foremost, larger galaxies (up to 4 times bigger), new missions, technologies, and racial traits, as well as two additional victory conditions based on scientific and historical approach. The gameplay itself does not deviate significantly from what we have seen in the original. The developers introduced two new mechanics, though. The first one is Sectors, a system that somewhat changes the game in the initial phases of exploration. It involves traversing subsequent sectors and performing a number of short-term objectives at the same time. It is complemented by the so-called Deep Space Construction that allows us to take over sectors for our faction and use the resources found therein.
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Dome City
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Adventure, FPP, Indie Games, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
A first-person adventure game taking place in a science-fiction universe. The plot of Dome City depicts an undefined future, where humans started to settle alien planets. However, one of the cities on Mars, encased by a gigantic dome, has been abandoned by humans hundred years ago. The player, leading a trio of characters, has to discover the reasons why the colonists have deserted the settlement, and find a way to escape the Red Planet. The gameplay focuses on exploring an open world, and solving puzzles that encompass disciplines such as mathematics, physics, and astronomy. The area left at our disposal is quite vast – we can visit every part of the city, and search all buildings and rooms. Most of the challenges can be approached in a number of ways, while the decisions made during the gameplay can result in different outcomes of the story. Additionally, we need to take care of our survival, and search for necessary supplies such as food, water, or energy sources. Dome City was developed using Unreal Engine 4 technology, while the music was composed by Petri Alanko – author of soundtracks for games such as Alan Wake or Trials Fusion.
Hunters 2
March 22, 2012
Strategy, 2D, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Top-down, Turn-based.
Continuation of a mobile turn-based strategy embedded in the realities of science fiction, in which we are at the forefront of a group of tenants performing various contracts. This time our main opponent is a competitive team led by the mysterious Caius Black. Hunters 2 offers additional task types, additional enemies, an extended arsenal of weapons and armour, and improved graphics on a new engine.
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Tango Fiesta
September 24, 2015
Action, 2D, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Singleplayer, Shooters, Top-down.
A 2D shooter game played from the top-down view. The game was inspired by action films from the 1980s and the plot here constitutes a loose mixture of different movie premises and various things that happened to the protagonist, delivering a parodistic vision of the era. The protagonist is accompanied by five other characters that help him ridicule popular action film tropes and characters. The player explores subsequent locations and eliminates hordes of different enemies with many different weapons; also, the game features powerful bosses. Particular levels are generated procedurally and are set in one of several fully destructible environments, such as sandy beaches, a jungle in Central America, gloomy graveyards or a futuristic city. Although Tango Fiesta can be played solo, the game emphasizes the co-op experience for up to 4 players. The old-school graphics bring the arcade classics from the 1980s to mind, just as the creators as desired, save for the ever-present pixels. Nonetheless, both the in-game locations and character models are very simple.
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Gemini: Heroes Reborn
January 19, 2016
Action, FPP, Action Adventure, Science Fiction, TV Series, Singleplayer.
A first-person action adventure game and an adaptation of Heroes Reborn, a science-fiction drama broadcasted on NBC. It revives the legend of the original series that aired from 2006 to 2010. The game is a prequel, taking place before events of the new mini-series and is linked with Enigma: Heroes Reborn, a game released at the same time for mobile devices. We follow a 20-year-old girl, Cassandra, who discovers her supernatural abilities, and decides to use them to solve the mystery of her past. In Gemini: Heroes Reborn we observe the game’s world through the eyes of the heroine, and the gameplay combines elements of action games with logical puzzles, obviously requiring the protagonist to use her supernatural powers. They allow us to manipulate our the environment, slow down the flow of time, or throw various objects at the attacking enemies.
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Captain America: The Winter Soldier
March 27, 2014
RPG, Arcade Elements, Internet, Comics, Marvel Comics, Multiplayer, Action RPG, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Superheroes, Isometric View.
RPG action created under license of Marvel comic book company, dedicated to the character of Captain of America, and associated with a movie with the same title. In the game we play the role of a popular hero and fight against superhumans and their assistants in the course of several dozen extensive missions.
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A House of Many Doors
February 4, 2017
RPG, 2D, Crowdfunding, Experimental/artistic, Adventure Elements, Indie Games, Classic RPG, Singleplayer, Top-down.
An original role-playing game focusing on exploration. It was developed by Pixel Trickery Games and can be considered a spiritual heir to Sunless Sea created by Failbetter Games. The player assumes the role of a traveler, who is also a spy and a poet. He traverses a surrealistic train with many legs, which is a form of a parasitic dimension. The protagonist has to discover who would build it, and why. Similar to the original game, A House of Many Doors concentrates mainly on exploration, featuring more elements of classic RPGs, as well as several new mechanics. When traveling, the protagonist meets many characters. He can both talk to them and recruit them to the team. The game offers a real-time combat system featuring active pausing. As the player progresses, a poem is generated in the protagonist's journal. It tells about the events the main character participates in.
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Samurai Warriors 4: Empires
September 17, 2015
Action, Beat 'em Up, Strategic Elements, Hack'and'slash, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Samurai, Singleplayer, TPP, PlayStation Exclusive.
Another installment of the third-person hack ‘n’ slash action games developed by Omega Force. The title takes the players to feudal Japan and lets them take part in Battle of Okehazama and Battle of Sekigahara. The title is focused on stories of individual characters that we choose before the adventure starts. At the core of Samurai Warriors 4: Empires lies real-time combat with hundreds of units participating. In battles, we make use of a wide range of melee weapons and advanced martial skills or every hero. The above is complemented by strategy elements that involve managing territories we control. The outcome of battles is influenced not only by geographical structure of the terrain but also the overall political situation. The eponymous Empires mode, which is divided into sets of scenarios, lets us play both solo and in cooperation with other players. Moreover, the so-called Creative Mode allows us to design our own missions from scratch.
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HoPiKo
September 24, 2015
Arcade, 2D, Puzzle Elements, Indie Games, Platformers, Singleplayer.
A dynamic speed-run platformer game, offering the players a high-difficulty challenge. HoPiKo was developed by Laser Dog Games - the creators of the space runner Alone... and an arcade-logic game PUK. The mobile version of the game can be purchased as a Premium app. The game is set in an alternative, near-future reality, where development of virtual entertainment gets squashed by a virus known as Nanobyte. The titular character is the only hope the desperate players have - able to enter infected devices and battle the digital enemy. In HoPiKo, the player is required to jump across platforms and avoid obstacles located between them. The route to the target has to be planned carefully, as platforms are often oddly positioned, which makes us unable to perform certain actions. As a result, the player may need to re-approach particular levels many times, learning the correct movement sequences by heart. A retro art style dominates both the game's 2D graphics and its 8-bit soundtrack, but at the same time the game uses many modern-day visual effects.
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EverQuest: The Broken Mirror
November 18, 2015
RPG, Fantasy, Internet, MMO, MMORPG, Dragon, Free-to-play.
The 22nd expansion for EverQuest, an MMORPG franchise created and published in 1999 by Daybreak Game Company (previously Sony Online Entertainment) and one of the oldest still developed representatives of the genre. The story of The Broken Mirror revolves around the fallen goddess, Anasthi Sul, who, driven by unbridled lust for power, decided to conquer the land of Norrath. The player’s task is to stop the spreading chaos and face the powerful deity in battle. Despite the fact that the add-on does not introduce any changes in the gameplay, it offers lots of previously unavailable content. The game takes place in 7 key locations, 4 of which are completely new, while the remaining 3 are remastered versions of already existing areas. In addition, The Broken Mirror introduces new spells and items, as well as new quests and multiplayer raids, whose difficulty level scales to the most powerful member of the party.
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Blocky Roads
November 6, 2013
Racing, Arcade Elements, Platformers, Cars, Singleplayer.
A car platformer, in which we rebuild the farm, breaking through the next fragments of twelve large obstacle courses. The title places great emphasis on improving unlocked vehicles and offers a machine editor.
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Dicetiny: The Lord of the Dice
July 22, 2016
Party, RPG Elements, Fantasy, Humorous, Indie Games, Card Games, Co-op, Multiplayer, Board & Card, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
A funny board game with RPG and CCG elements developed by Korean studio Fakedice. The story of Dicetiny: The Lord of the Dice is a humorous paraphrase of J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings. The game takes place in a realm called Middle-Board and its plot focuses on the legendary magic dice which were given to all races, except for goblins. The goblins decided to sow discord among the dice-bearers by spreading rumors of the one dice that rules them all. During the game players join the selected race. The action takes place on several boards where the players must face various challenges and objectives. One can deal with them with special cards that are collected as the game progresses. In addition to that, we level up each time our pawn makes a full lap around the board. In contrast to classic, rivalry-based board games, the key to success in DICETINY lies is cooperation of all players.
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Love Rocks Starring Shakira
October 13, 2015
Puzzle, Match-3, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.
A logic game for mobile devices with Android and iOS. It was developed by Rovio Entertainment, the creators of the famous Angry Birds franchise. Love Rocks Starring Shakira is a free-to-play game with optional microtransactions. Real money can be used for immediately replenishing in-game lives or to make the game easier in other ways. The title that uses the name of the famous singer is a “match-3” puzzle game. In contrast to other games of this genre, this time the objects aren’t moved on the map, but dropped from above and the gameplay takes place in turns. Combining various expensive gems into jewelry is awarded with points - the longer the chains the more points. Love Rocks Starring Shakira contains almost 150 levels, featuring famous places from all over the world, such as Taj Mahal and El Dorado, in the background. During the game one can listen to Shakira’s songs. Rankings and social options allow the players to compare their results with their friends.
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Tribes: Aerial Assault
September 24, 2002
Action, FPS, Internet, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Shooters, PlayStation Exclusive.
A side-view of the popular Tribes series of first-person online shooters, prepared especially for PlayStation 2. The game is based on the well-known solutions of the cycle. However, the mechanics of the game has undergone a number of changes, resulting from the specificity of consoles and console expectations of players, as a result of which the gameplay has become much faster and more dynamic. For the first time, there is also a one-person campaign mode, in which live players are taken over by bots.
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Star Wars Battlefront Companion
November 10, 2015
Strategy, Companion App, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Star Wars.
Star Wars Battlefront Companion is a mobile app accompanying the online shooter from EA DICE. After logging onto their Star Wars: Battlefront accounts players can get mobile access to a wide database, including their statistics, character progression, and game scores. The app also lets you view online ranks and discuss with other players on the forum, as well as use your mobile device to display a map while playing the game. Another bonus of the program is a strategy mini-game entitled Base Command, in which you become the head of a Rebel base and have to repel attacks of Imperial forces. You can call for characters and battle machines by using cards from your personally composed deck. Succeeding is rewarded with credits, which can then be spent in Star Wars: Battlefront.
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Polaris Sector
March 22, 2016
Strategy, 4X, Space, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
A science-fiction 4X strategy game and the debut project of SoftWarWare, a Russian studio. The action of Polaris Sector takes place in the eponymous area of the space where powerful factions fight for resources and territory. In the game, we assume control of a completely new nation that has just begun to build its position, and our task is to transform it into a true empire. The title is a classical 4X strategy production in which we deal primarily with colonizing planets, securing new sources of raw materials, developing the economy, and fighting real-time battles against hostile factions. The game takes place in a randomly generated galaxy, which comprises of up to 900 stars, and emphasizes technological development. Polaris Sector also offers an extensive system of construction and modification of spaceships that provides nearly unlimited possibilities in creating our own units.
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Objects in Space
March 1, 2019
Simulation, Strategic Elements, Indie Games, Space, Sandbox, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Space Sim.
An unusual space simulator created by Flat Earth Games. The action of the game takes place in a distant future, in which humanity has colonized many planetary systems. During the game, a player assumes the role of a space merchant, who travels through dangerous regions of the galaxy supplying various goods to whoever pays most. The player’s objective is to earn a lot of money - since his vessel is designed for moving merchandise, a direct confrontation with an opponent will end tragically. This is also why the game does not deliver spectacular battle sequences, and the key aspect of the gameplay is to use the stealthy approach and avoid confrontation with large groups of enemies. In order to succeed, one has to properly manage their energy and resources and make a number of difficult decisions. The players, more than once, have to decide which systems of the vessel are to remain active, and which should be shut down.
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Kung Fu Panda: Showdown of Legendary Legends
November 17, 2015
Fighting, Beat 'em Up, Arcade Elements, Cartoons, Internet, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Animated TV Series, Singleplayer.
It is a 3D action-packed brawler with arcade elements, set in the Kung Fu Panda universe depicted in the popular movies and TV series. The players take part in the Legendary Legends Tournament along with the best 20 kung fu warriors (along with four new characters that need to be unlocked). The competition involves three types of various arenas that move, change their shape, and challenge players with various special features.
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Europa Universalis IV: The Cossacks
December 1, 2015
Strategy, Economic, Grand Strategy, Historical, Internet, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer, War Strategy.
The seventh large expansion to Europa Universalis IV, a strategy game released in 2013 by the Paradox studio. As the title suggests, one of the expansion's main novelties is the presence of a new ethnic group – the Cossacks, who played an important role in the base game as well as in the history of several Eastern European nations. Overall, Europa Universalis IV: The Cossacks introduces a much greater range of changes, including modifications to the game mechanics that influence almost every faction. At the forefront are the province mechanics, offering the option to transfer control over provinces to our subordinates, bringing both many benefits and many problems – if they gain too much power, it can result in an attempt to dethrone the player. In addition, the developers introduced some changes to espionage (ability to study the technology of more advanced countries) and diplomacy, e.g. it is now possible to show our attitude towards neighbors or to conduct our activities in the colonies while taking the native people into account.
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System Shock: Enhanced Edition
September 22, 2015
Action, Cyberpunk, RPG Elements, FPP, FPS, Immersive Sim, Action Adventure, Remaster/remake, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
A refreshed edition of the classic System Shock (1994). The original game gained recognition thanks to the unique combination of employed gameplay mechanics - a mixture of an FPP shooter with both RPG and adventure elements. Both the mechanics and plot remain unchanged in the enhanced edition - the player assumes the role of a hacker who faces a dangerous AI inside a military research complex belonging to the TriOptimum corporation. The game is different to the original release mainly in terms of technicalities, offering higher screen resolution settings (in the widescreen mode as well). Apart from that, the devs from Night Dive (who created this edition) implemented an option to look around with mouse, which was not present in the original release. Also, three independent control schemes were added. Many technical issues that were considered the original System Shock's main flaw were solved in the new release.
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Laserlife
September 22, 2015
Arcade, Indie Games, Music, Singleplayer.
A hybrid of arcade and rhythmic game developed by the independent studio Choice Provisions. The plot is filled with philosophical questions and issues concerning the nature of humanity. The story is focused on a deceased astronaut whose drifting body was found in space by aliens. They decided to examine the unusual finding and recreate the memories of the hero. The gameplay of Laserlife is based on exploring levels and obtaining fragments of the astronaut’s memories with two independent lasers. Everything harmonizes with the rhythm of the game’s soundtrack. Having collected all elements of the unusual puzzle, the player can learn the past of the protagonist. Despite the title offering only single player mode, online leaderboards introduce a substitute of competition. The production is characterized by futuristic graphics which perfectly fits the abstract atmosphere of the story.
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Pro Basketball Manager 2016
January 13, 2016
Sports, Basketball, Manager, Singleplayer.
An another installment in the Basketball Pro Management series. A basketball management game created by the experienced Cyanide and Umix Studios. The game includes more than a thousand basketball teams from 45 leagues (plus national teams). As a manager, your job is to lead your club to successes – acquire new players, plan training schedules, take care of the finances, decide line-ups and tactics for the matches. The game employs the proven formula of the previous installments, so the mechanics and interface will be familiar to those who had played any of the earlier entries. However, the game introduces new elements and improvements, like a 3D graphic engine for displaying matches or upgraded AI of the players.
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Last Horizon
November 18, 2015
Arcade, 2D, Space, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
Developed by the PixelJam Games studio, Last Horizon is an sci-fi arcade game that focuses on exploration. The players step into the shoes of a pilot and take control of the last ship of a nearly extinct civilization; it is their task to find a new home for the last members of the species. We travel through a randomly generated galaxy, utilizing gravitational forces that we encounter on our way, and experience the journey in 2D; however, before we can discover a suitable planet, we have to acquire an appropriate amount of resources and locate colonies inhabited by people who are also searching for a new home. This task is made difficult by the fact that a huge percentage of planets which are rich in resources is already inhabited, and the native population will not take kindly to you burning through their supplies. Moreover, while we make our way through the galaxy, we have to constantly keep an eye on our supply of oxygen and fuel; we can also stumble across armadas of space pirates and various cosmic anomalies.
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Eventide: Slavic Fable
November 19, 2015
Adventure, Slavic Mythology, Polish, Singleplayer, Hidden Objects.
A hidden object adventure game inspired by Slavic mythology. The production is the fruit of cooperative labor of The House of Fables and Artifex Mundi, which specializes in the genre. In the game, we assume the role of a famous botanist who arrives at an old Slavic open-air museum to save a valuable plant at the request of her grandmother. There, it turns out that the protagonist’s grandma had been kidnapped by a mysterious thug named Boruta who wishes to take control over the world using the ancient powers slumbering under the heritage park. In order to defeat the evil and save her grandmother, the heroine has to join forces with magical creatures from Slavic legends and myths that inhabit the place. Eventide: Slavic Fable combines elements of a classical adventure game with logic puzzles and searching for hidden objects. The game characterized by colorful, hand-drawn graphics boasting high quality characteristic of all Artifex Mundi productions.
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The Political Machine 2016
February 4, 2016
Strategy, 2D, Economic, Internet, Multiplayer, Politics, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
Another edition of a popular strategy game developed by Stardock. As usual, the game was released right before the upcoming presidential elections in the USA. The game is all about taking part in the political race to the White House. The player takes control of a candidate (one of fifteen available), choosing from among such figures as Donald Trump, Hilary Clinton, or Bernie Sanders. The player can create an original candidate as well. The gameplay in The Political Machine 2016 brings no changes to the mechanics of the previous installments. The player's task is to carry out an electoral campaign in order to convince as many voters as possible that the player's candidate is the best choice. To do that, the player has to travel across the country and participate in meetings with the voters. The player takes part in public debates as well, presenting their viewpoint on the matters the American society is most interested in. Besides, the player has to raise funds and manage their public image.
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Mobile Strike
November 11, 2015
Strategy, Internet, Multiplayer, RTS, Online, Modern Conflicts.
A free-to-play (with optional microtransactions) mobile war strategy game developed by Machine Zone, the studio known for Game of War: Fire Age. Arnold Schwarzenegger himself is the face of Mobile Strike. The game features an armed global conflict set in the near future. Gameplay focuses on multiplayer experience, which is split into two major layers. The first one is base management, where you gather resources, research new technologies, construct buildings and defensive structures, as well as train your army. The other layer features battles fought against other users. In combat you can use several types of units – starting from infantry through tanks to helicopters. All online matches take place on the same server, and comprise a single, huge meta game. Players can make alliances with one another and together fight rivaling groups for world dominance.
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Football Manager Mobile 2016
November 18, 2015
Sports, Manager, Football Manager, Football, Singleplayer.
Another mobile edition of one of the most popular football management simulators series developed by Sports Interactive. Compared to the full-fledged installments in the franchise, Football Manager Mobile 2016 offers somewhat simplified gameplay, although it has many more features than Football Manager Touch 2016, also for mobile devices, which was released simultaneously. The trade-off is that the database is limited to the 14 most important world leagues. The gameplay itself does not deviate from the standard solutions of the series – in the game, we have to select a proper squad for each match, decide on player transfers, set training plans, as well as take care of the club’s budget and our employees’ and supporters’ satisfaction. Compared to its predecessors, the production was enriched with a number of novelties and enhancements, particularly an improved interface, new tactical instructions, and an extensive training module.
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Decisive Campaigns: Barbarossa
November 24, 2015
Strategy, World War II, Multiplayer, PBeM, Singleplayer, War Strategy, Turn-based.
The third part of the strategy game series launched in 2010, which recreates key military operations of World War II. This time, the developers from VR Designs studio concentrated on the titular Operation Barbarossa, the German offensive against the Soviet Union, described as one of the most important military operations carried out by the Axis, whose failure greatly contributed towards the final defeat of the 3rd Reich in the war. The general gameplay premises remain unchanged; Decisive Campaigns: Barbarossa remains a turn-based strategy game that realistically recreates many aspects of skirmishes as well as the strategic activities accompanying them. As far as novelties go, a dynamic, semi-automatic decision system is the most important one, allowing you to leave the minor decisions in the hands of AI, and a new army management system, which features some RPG inspired solutions.
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Kero Blaster
May 11, 2014
Arcade, 2D, Platformers, Singleplayer.
Kero Blaster is a two-dimensional platformer available for PCs. The player takes on the role of a hominoid frog that explores open-structure maps, avoids traps, collects valuable items and fights enemies with a laser rifle.
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Facility 47
November 23, 2015
Adventure, Puzzle Elements, FPP, Singleplayer.
An adventure game developed by the British Inertia Software studio, classified as a representative of the "escape the room" sub-genre. The game is set in the eponymous Facility 47 - a secret research facility located in the Antarctic. The game's protagonist wakes up in a cell having no clue about neither his own identity nor the actions that led him there. His task is to escape, first the cell, then the facility, and survive. The greatest threat are the exceptionally low temperatures that force him to act quick if he is to keep himself alive. The exploration in Facility 47 is limited to a bare minimum and the majority of the game's locations are closed, confined spaces where the player has to find a way to remove obstacles and/or open locked door. In order to do so, the player needs to carefully search every location he visits, hoping to find some useful items, and solve numerous logic puzzles.
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Disaster Report 4 Plus: Summer Memories
April 7, 2020
Adventure, Catastrophic, Action Adventure, Singleplayer, Survival, TPP.
Disaster Report 4 Plus: Summer Memories is an action adventure game with extensive survival elements developed for PlayStation 4. The game allows you to play as someone trying to survive in a city destroyed by a powerful earthquake.
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Ceres
October 16, 2015
Action, RPG Elements, Strategic Elements, Indie Games, Space, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
A tactical action game with strategy and RPG elements, taking place in a science fiction universe. The game is a debut title of Jötunn Games – an Icelandic studio. The action of the game is placed in a distant future, where Earth had been annihilated, while the remnants of the mankind had divided into factions, warring throughout the depths of space. For our playthroughs, we assume the role of a young adventurer who, attempting to make a name for himself among other mercenaries, has a face to face meeting with a mysterious AI called Ceres. The gameplay, inspired by the classics, mixes many genres, from classic star strategy games, through action games, space simulators, and up to RPGs. The game is based mainly around combat and constant upgrading of the player’s fleet, through equipping ships and recruiting crew members. As a reward for completed missions, we receive experience, as well as access to new equipment and a number of new abilities.
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