Table Top Racing
January 31, 2013
Racing, Arcade Elements, Internet, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.
An arcade racing game, which can be compared to the Micro Machines series, because during the game we drive small cars on the kitchen table, in the car workshop and more. Production offers several single and multiplayer modes.
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Killer Instinct Classic
November 22, 2013
Fighting, 2D, Internet, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Remaster/remake, Singleplayer, Xbox Exclusive, Xbox SmartGlass.
Re-edition of Rare's classic brawl, which debuted in 1994 on arcade vending machines. In the game we take part in the title martial arts tournament, organized by the powerful corporation Ultratech. Apart from the most famous and courageous warriors from all over the world, there are also creatures artificially created by Ultratech, for whom this is a test of combat skills.
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Feral Rites
September 13, 2016
Action, Beat 'em Up, Meta Quest / Oculus, Action Adventure, Singleplayer, TPP, VR.
An action adventure game developed by the Insomniac Games studio. The player sets out on an adventure in a fantasy world, and plays the role of the son of the chieftain of one of the most powerful local tribes. When the leader is assassinated, a different group takes care of the child, who then returns to his home years later to avenge his father’s death. The action begins with us choosing the sex of the main character - this decision has a lot of impact on the gameplay, as the male and female feature different, unique skills. The gameplay itself revolves around exploration of the mysterious land, completing both the main and optional quests and fighting hordes of enemies. The advanced combat system featured in Feral Rites allows for numerous punches, kicks, air attacks, special tricks and finishers. We can also transform into a beast, which significantly improves our combat abilities for a short amount of time. The production is distinguished by its high-quality visuals; when compared to other titles designed solely with the VR googles in mind, it sets itself apart even further by the perspective – as the camera is placed behind our hero’s back.
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XCOM: Enemy Unknown Plus
March 22, 2016
Strategy, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Tactics, Turn-based, PlayStation Exclusive, Isometric View.
An extended version of the turn-based tactic strategy XCOM: Enemy Unknown developed by Firaxis Games, which was a restart of the cult series started by Microprose in 90s. The plot tells a story of the first conflict between humanity and an extraterrestrial civilization. You are in control of a head of the XCOM organization, whose aim is to fend off the invasion of aliens and figure out their technology. The strategy mode allows the player to develop the base, conduct scientific research, and control equipment and weapons production. Once informed of alien activity, you go to missions played out in turn-based system, during which you lead a team of highly-trained soldiers. Your objective is to simply neutralize all enemies on the map. XCOM: Enemy Unknown Plus includes the base version of the game along with released a year later add-on, XCOM: Enemy Within, which introduced new resources, weapons, maps, upgrades, and skills.
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Meridian: Squad 22
August 11, 2016
Strategy, Indie Games, RTS, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Isometric View.
The continuation of Meridian: New World, a real-time strategy game set in science fiction realities developed by Elder_Games. The plot continues the story from the first installment. When the first colonization attempt of the titular planet Meridian ends up in failure, the leaders of the United Earth decide to send in a specialist squad of commandos with the mission of finding and saving the remaining colonists. Gameplay in Meridian: Squad 22 does not differ significantly from its original and combines classic RTS elements with an extensive, non-linear plot that develops depending on players’ choices. Battles feature complex tactics allowing the player to apply different combat strategies. The game features a wide arsenal of weapons that influence squads’ abilities, and a simple development system which, as you advance, gives you a set of abilities useful in combat.
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River City: Tokyo Rumble
August 8, 2013
Fighting, 2D, RPG Elements, Internet, Multiplayer, Side-scroll, Singleplayer, Nintendo Exclusive.
Two-dimensional scrolled fight belonging to the famous Kunio-kun series, which has accompanied players since 1986. We play the role of a boy named Kunio, who, together with his friends, intends to stop gangsters spreading through the streets of Tokyo.
Spellbinders
April 27, 2016
Strategy, Fantasy, Internet, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer.
A multiplayer strategy game, developed for mobile devices by Kiloo game studio. In Spellbinders, players assume the role of powerful beings called Titans, belonging to various mythologies. The gameplay focuses on subsequent encounters between them. Players can choose from a large set of titans, offering unique units and abilities. The encounters take place on maps, each having several alternative paths. The point of rivalry is to destroy the enemy’s buildings. The problem is that after the summoning of the fighter, he moves on his own, facing the enemy’s forces. The key to success is an appropriate choice of units and their paths of movement, in order for the units to be able to deal with the surprises prepared by our enemy. On the whole, the gameplay is rather multiplayer-oriented, but there is a possibility of polishing our skills by clashing with artificial intelligence.
Rocketbirds 2: Evolution
January 26, 2016
Action, 2D, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Platformers, Splitscreen, Singleplayer.
A sequel to the two-dimensional platform game released by Ratloop Asia in 2011. The story of Rocketbirds 2: Evolution takes place once again in an alternative reality in which birds became the dominant species. During the game player assumes the role of agent Hardboiled Chicken, the protagonist of the previous entry in the series. Once again he is trying to stop the evil Putzki who is attempting to take over the world. Gameplay mechanics are similar as in the previous installment of the series. It is a classic 2D platform game that focuses mostly on shooting. The novelties added to the game include the expanded variety of weapons and a new Rescue Mode, in which up to four players (offline or online) are going together on a hostage rescue mission.
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Auto Age: Standoff
September 21, 2017
Action, Internet, MOBA, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Post-apocalypse, Cars, Singleplayer.
A representative of the MOBA genre, created by Phantom Compass - an independent developer. Among other MOBA titles, the game stands out both with its single player story campaign and an artistically original game world. The players are taken to post-apocalyptic United States ruled by motorized gangs. Assuming the role of such a group's member, the player gains access to an extensive system of car modifications, allowing them to work on the chassis, body, armor or weaponry of their vehicle. The multiplayer component is the core of the game, and this is based on two teams fighting one another to destroy the enemy's base. Apart from that, the game features a traditional PvP mode; significantly, duels can be played both online and in the split-screen mode. The in-game story campaign is an interesting component - the player gets acquainted with a conflict between two gangs ruled by Valentina Vega and a person known as Dark Jaw. The game makes references to science-fiction movies from the 1980s, which is intensified by simplistic, cartoonish visuals representing retro-futuristic art style.
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Raiden V: Director's Cut
February 25, 2016
Arcade, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Science Fiction, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer, Shooters, Top-down.
The fifth official installment in a series of classic, scrolling top-down shooters. Raiden V was created by MOSS - a Japanese developer in possession of the rights to the franchise since 2005. Similar to the previous installments, the plot presents a great war between humans and Cranassian - an alien civilization that has attacked the Earth. The player has to face the invaders, assuming the role of a pilot. The game offers several characters to choose from, including a British or American male, as well as a Portuguese, German or a Romanian female. Each of the characters has a different personality and biography. Also, the player chooses from among three fighter planes (Japanese, French or American) differing both in statistics and weaponry. The story campaign comprises of a set of missions, during which the player fires at incoming enemies, drops bombs on ground targets and avoids enemy fire. The players have three fire modes at their disposal, allowing for continuous fire, shooting in bursts and launching rockets. Each of the cannons can be upgraded. Every level has their own setting and ends with a boss fight. What is new in Raiden V, is the Cheer System allowing another player to join the game at any moment.
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Gear Gauntlet
April 15, 2016
Arcade, 2D, Puzzle Elements, Indie Games, Platformers, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.
A dynamic action-arcade game developed by the debuting studio Drop Dead Interactive. Gear Gauntlet is a game with no plot per se, concentrating entirely on original gameplay mechanics in which the key role is played by the system of color change that resembles mechanics in music games, such as the Guitar Hero series. During gameplay you take control of a small gearwheel and your objective is to go through winding corridors and collect gears similar to the one you steer, while avoiding traps and dangers, such as spinning circular saws, boosters, teleports, etc. To make things harder, some of the gearwheels are hidden behind colorful barriers that can be broken only by a wheel of the same color as the barrier. Gameplay features an extremely fast pace and emphasizes quick reaction time.
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Hellion
October 21, 2019
Action, FPP, Indie Games, Internet, Space, MMO, Multiplayer, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Survival, Space Sim.
A survival sandbox with space sim features focused on online play. Hellion invites the players to a distant future in which humanity organized an intergalactic colonization mission. Together with a million of other colonizers, the player is sent to a distant star system. After awakening from a decades-long cryogenic sleep, the protagonist finds only ruined space stations and shipwrecks. Together with a small group of other survivors, he must survive in hostile environment and find the reasons for the failure of his mission. Since the fight for survival takes place in space, in addition to searching for resources, crafting and maintaining good health, one must also maintain his ship. Hellion offers high level of realism when it comes to physics, sound dispersion and impact of damage on equipment behavior. Both exploration and controlling larger ships requires the players to cooperate with each other. Some players can turn out to be traitors. When fights happen, one can use advanced weapons.
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Coffin Dodgers
July 8, 2015
Racing, Arcade Elements, Kart Racing, Indie Games, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Singleplayer.
A racing game developed by the independent developer Milky Tea Studios. The action takes us to Sunny Pines, a place of health retirement for seven senior citizens. When the town is visited by The Grim Reaper who wants to pick-up some souls, the heroes present him with an unusual deal – if they manage to convince the reaper that there is still a lot of life in them, by participating in a series of crazy races, the being will leave them alone. The game offers the ability to participate in races as one of seven seniors, racing the Grim Reaper and his army of zombies on thirteen varied tracks. The winner of this unusual tournament has to race with the Grim Reaper himself. In Coffin Dodgers, knowing the track is not the only a prerequisite of success – the players have to utilize various pick-ups and a wide range of weaponry such as walking sticks or makeshift firearms. The game offers a single player campaign, as well as a multiplayer mode, offering split-screen and online gameplay modes. Coffin Dodgers is powered by Unity technology, resulting in high-quality 3D visuals.
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Mosaic
November 1, 2019
Adventure, Experimental/artistic, Indie Games, Point-and-click, Singleplayer.
A point-n-click adventure from the creators of Among the Sleep, a first-person perspective horror in which you control a two-year-old child. The title concentrates on the themes of weariness of life and the feeling of alienation. In Mosaic, you assume the role of an office employee working in a soulless corporation. Day after day, following a monotonous routine, the hero realizes that he does not belong to this artificial and heartless world. The moment he decides to change his life, inexplicable things begin to take place. Your aim is to reveal who or what is responsible for that. Mosaic emphasizes the narration. During gameplay, you mainly explore and solve puzzles. The title features a heavier atmosphere than that in most point-n-click adventures, and discusses a ubiquitous problem of the human alienation in a big city. The gloomy and stifling atmosphere is even more intensified by a disturbing soundtrack and depressing, steel and gray colors.
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Master Levels for Doom II
December 26, 1995
Action, FPP, FPS, LAN, Multiplayer, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Shooters.
Developed by id Software in collaboration with GT Interactive, this is a set of additional maps for Doom II: Hell on Earth, released in 1994. The pack, entitled Master Levels for Doom II, includes 20 brand new maps (plus one hidden map), prepared under license and supervision of id Software by several independent artists. Due to the specificity of the set, individual levels have not been combined into larger episodes like the parent game, and each of them constitutes a separate whole.
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Fall of Angels
November 2, 2011
RPG, Adventure Elements, Fantasy, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
Fall of Angels is an RPG game. The production is modelled on Japanese representatives of this species and offers an extensive feature layer and turn-based combat system. An additional attraction are numerous puzzles, reminiscent of puzzles from classic adventures.
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The Karters
June 7, 2018
Racing, Kart Racing, Internet, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Polish games, Singleplayer.
The Karters is an arcade racing game developed by the Polish developer Cmoar Studio. The game was inspired by Crash Team Racing from the PS One console. In the game, we control one of the dozen or so cartoonish characters available and take part in crazy races that take place in many various locations, such as jungle, sunny beach, dust-filled canyon, or wacky town. Driving model used in The Karters is far from being realistic. Instead, it focuses on pure fun and arcade controls. The overall design alludes to the classic arcade racers like Crash Team Racing or Mario Kart. Just like in those games, gameplay in The Karters is enriched by many cartoonish weapons and power-ups located all over the racing tracks. Along with single player and multiplayer, the game also offers the Battle Arena mode, where damaging your opponents' cars is number one objective.
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9th Dawn II: Remnants of Caspartia
January 10, 2016
RPG, 2D, Fantasy, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, LAN, Multiplayer, Action RPG, Singleplayer.
A continuation of the mobile RPG game called 9th Dawn, developed by Valorware studio. This is a Premium application, which means that once you but the game, you can enjoy its full contents without having to pay for various "extras". 9th Dawn II: Remnants of Caspartia again takes us to a fantasy world of Vayle. The player needs to bring back prosperity to Caspartia – once a great nation, now ruled by brutal Dydrinil. The title draws inspirations from classic role-playing games, but, at the same time, it does not block out modern mechanics. Gameplay centers on traveling through locations, fighting enemies, avoiding traps, and revealing secrets. Everything takes place in real time – combat slightly resembles hack ’n’ slash fights and exploration often requires skills. The title features an extensive dialogue system, crafting, and various puzzles. Additionally, the game offers a cross-platform cooperation mode. 9th Dawn II: Remnants of Caspartia utilizes simple pixel art graphics and top-down view.
Goat Simulator: Waste of Space
May 26, 2016
Arcade, Simulation Elements, Humorous, Indie Games, Sandbox, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, TPP, Animals.
Another DLC for the crazy action game Goat Simulator released in 2014 by Coffee Stain. The Waste of Space expansion adds a completely new map to the game. The map is larger than anything that Goat Simulator and its expansions offered up until now. The new level consists of a large space area and of an alien planet with a colony on its surface. Typically for the Goat Simulator, there is no story per se. Instead, the game focuses on a typically sandbox gameplay model which is filled with absurd jokes and opportunities for having fun and engaging in combat. Chaos and destruction can be pursued not only on the surface of the planet and in space, but on space cruisers and space stations as well. The expansion also adds various futuristic technologies and a romance system which parodies the Mass Effect series.
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Loot Rascals
March 7, 2017
RPG, Roguelike, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
A science-fiction RPG belonging to the roguelike subgenre; it is the debut project of Hollow Ponds - a studio founded by the creators of Hohokum. In Loot Rascals, the player assumes the role of an astronaut whose ship crashes on an unknown, hostile planet. The game's randomly generated world is made up of hexes, most of which are hidden at the beginning. The player often encounters aggressive monsters that are fought in real time. Interestingly, defeated enemies leave cards for the player to pick up - those represent different skills. Since the player has a limited number of slots for cards in their equipment, it is important to select them carefully. When the player dies, they lose a number of their cards, but what is another interesting feature, those are picked up by the creature that defeated the player - the monster later on makes an appearance in another player's adventures. If that player manages to slay the monster, they can return the card to its previous owner or simply keep it. In case of the latter option however, the player has to remember that someone can be after them.
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Skylar & Plux: Adventure on Clover Island
May 19, 2017
Arcade, 3D Platformers, Singleplayer, TPP.
A colorful, classic 3D platformer. The action of Skylar & Plux: Adventure on Clover Island takes place on a group of tropical islands where a mad scientist has his base. He endeavors to create a weapon with which he could conquer the world. His most promising project – a humanoid cat named Skylar, equipped with cybernetic implants – rebels against her creator and escapes his laboratory. From that moment, Skylar's most important mission is to defeat the scientist. While controlling Skylar, you explore huge, open maps, avoid traps, and fight enemies. Skylar & Plux: Adventure on Clover Island introduces an arcade combat system focusing on ranged and close attacks. Being a 3D platformer, the title emphasizes gathering crystals and other collectibles, often helpful in upgrading the heroine’s weapons, like the Magnetic Glove or the Jetpack. Skylar is accompanied by an owl named Plux who aids her in combat and solving logic puzzles.
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Maize
December 1, 2016
Adventure, Exploration Games, FPP, Humorous, Indie Games, Singleplayer.
A light-hearted adventure game, inspired by Monty Python’s surreal sense if humour, and the weirdest cases from the X-Files TV series. Maize was developed by Finish Line Games – an independent studio, which debuted in 2014 with Cel Damage HD. The action of the game takes place on an abandoned American farm, which is located above an underground research facility. The player assumes the role of a corncob that gained self-conciousness and human feelings as a result of a crazy experiment. This unusual “hero” has to get to the bottom of a conspiracy and discover the reasons for his existence. When it comes to mechanics, Maize is an adventure game seen from a first-person perspective. The gameplay focuses on exploration, conversations with NPCs, and solving intricate logical puzzles. As it discovers further secrets, our corncob encounters many original characters, such as a Russian version of Teddy Ruxpin – a mechanical teddy bear. Even if the game itself is rather light-hearted, Maize employs high-quality visuals, powered by Unreal Engine 4 technology.
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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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Steven Universe: Attack the Light!
March 31, 2015
RPG, Animated TV Series, Singleplayer, Superheroes, Turn-based.
Steven Universe: Attack the Light! is a premium mobile RPG. The game is based on Steven Universe, a cartoon TV series from Cartoon Network. Just like its precursor, the game tell the story of a boy named Steven who is the weakest and the only male member of the superhero group Crystal Gems. In the game Steven, along with his friends, has to capture seven warriors of light whom he earlier released by accident. In terms of gameplay, Steven Universe: Attack the Light! is a dungeon crawler. During our adventures, we lead a team of heroes and explore labyrinths, search for treasures, avoid traps, level up our characters, and face hordes of enemies. Combat is turn-based. Each character has their own unique combat style and set of special abilities. We have to rely on them if we want to be victorious. As we strike, we can draw indicated gestures on our device's screen to make our attacks more powerful.
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Islands of Nyne: Battle Royale
July 12, 2018
Action, Battle Royale, FPP, FPS, Indie Games, Internet, Multiplayer, Science Fiction, Shooters, Free-to-play.
An online first-person shooter introducing a massive multiplayer mode inspired by the Japanese novel/manga Battle Royale and The Hunger Games. We assume the role of the participants of sadistic games held by a race of barbarous, high-tech aliens. The story is just a pretext to the actual game, though, as Islands of Nyne: Battle Royale is a multiplayer-only title with gameplay modes for up to 100 players. The players engage in PvP combat taking place on remote islands surrounded by plasma field that slowly absorbs the playing field. We can choose from numerous firearms and melee weapons, while our goal is to eliminate all other participants and finish the battle as the last man standing.
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Deus Ex GO
January 4, 2023, End of Life
Puzzle, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Turn-based, Isometric View.
One of the spin-offs to Deus Ex, a popular RPG series developed by Square Enix. The title takes place in cyberpunk universe known from the main installments of the series. In this universe the humanity learned how to improve the capabilities of humans with cybernetic augmentations. Gameplay mechanics of Deus Ex GO are similar to the previously released Hitman GO and Lara Croft GO - it is a turn-based puzzle game. The player assumes the role of Adam Jensen, the protagonist of Deus Ex: Human Revolution and Deus Ex: Mankind Divided. The action of the game takes place on small levels, through which the players move along a preassigned route. One can move between branching points and each action activates traps and enemies in the area. This forces the player to carefully plan his moves in order to avoid or eliminate threats. Visuals of Deus Ex GO are similar to the visuals of the aforementioned games, keeping their unique cyberpunk style.
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Winning Post 8 2017
January 4, 2023, End of Life
Sports, Economic, Simulation Elements, Internet, Horse Riding, Multiplayer, About Horses, Singleplayer.
A new installment in the series of thoroughbred horse racing games. The series, initiated in 1993 by Koei Tecmo has us assume the role of an owner of a horse farm, with a mission to lead his pupils to success and renown. To be able to do that, we need to hire experienced raisers, trainers, and jockeys to prepare our horses to participate in various tournaments, taking place in Japan and other parts of the world. Compared to the previous installments, Winning Post 8 2017 introduces over 300 famed horses and their jockeys, as well as a hundred horses that have found their way to the history of horse racing. The game contains new avatars and previously unavailable tournaments. Finally, the new edition introduces amulets – special items that offer various bonuses, including more enduring horses, faster skill acquisition for jockeys or trainers, etc.
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Rabbids Heroes
January 4, 2023, End of Life
Puzzle, Internet, Card Games, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.
Rabbids Heroes is a tactical card game, which is a humorous response of Ubisoft to titles such as Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft or The Elder Scrolls: Legends. The main characters in Rabbids Heroes are the title rabbits, which debuted on our screens in the Rayman series, and eventually have gotten their own game, and even an animated TV show. The gameplay is focused on subsequent duels of the crazy rabbits, representing different professions, such as knight, mage, ninja, scientist, or hunter. The task is to achieve the title of the master and reach the Moon, where the sympathetic animals originate from. During the duels, players can use cards chosen from their deck beforehand. The deck is completed throughout the whole game, and consists of 200 elements in total - subsequent successes obviously allow the players to develop their characters. The game is full of absurd humor. The visuals are kept in characteristic, cartoonish stylistics.
Story of Seasons: Trio of Towns
January 4, 2023, End of Life
RPG, Economic, jRPG, Cozy Game, Farm, Singleplayer, Nintendo Exclusive.
An sequel to the 2014 farm game Story of Seasons, created by Marvelous, who also developed e.g. games in the Harvest Moon series. The fundamental mechanics of the gameplay remained unchanged. In the game, you manage a declining farm, trying to restore it to its former glory. You play mostly by taking care of your animals, buying and planting seeds, gathering and selling crops, and also meeting various NPCs. At the same time, the game is more expansive than any other installment of both aforementioned series, and your farm lies close to three large locations, whose specifics and areas differ. This calls for more creativity and looking for new ways to develop your business. Story of Seasons: Trio of Towns also features previously unavailable plants and animals, as well as activities and female characters to romance.
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Warhammer 40,000: Armageddon - Da Orks
January 4, 2023, End of Life
Strategy, RPG Elements, Multiplayer, PBeM, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Turn-based, Warhammer 40,000.
A standalone expansion to turn-based strategy game set in the Warhammer 40,000 universe from the duo of The Lordz Games Studio and Flashback Games. It takes place at the end of 40th millennium, when a derelict ship is discovered in a system of the planet Armageddon. When humans attempt to investigate the wreck, it turns out to be a ruse of Orks, who plan to start the biggest offensive on the Empire of Man yet and end humans once and for all. We play as a warboss of Orks, Ghazghkull Thraka, known from the original board game, leading his forces against Space Marines and Armageddon Steel Legion in various locations – from open space to cities. Warhammer 40,000: Armageddon - Da Orks offers new dynamic campaign consisting of 18 missions and complements it with base game’s multiplayer through PBEM++. Players can choose from over 400 new units, equipped with 200 different kinds of weapons.
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In Between
January 4, 2023, End of Life
Puzzle, 2D, Indie Games, Platformers, Singleplayer.
A remarkable logic game created by Gentlymad - a German developer. In Between is rather serious when it comes to atmosphere, because it focuses on death and coming to terms with the inevitability of fate. The player assumes the role of a male who is over 30 years old and is losing his fight against cancer. According to the doctors, he has no more than several weeks remaining. Facing death, the protagonist attempts to bring his life to account - as the player, one is supposed to help him in achieving this goal. In terms of the mechanics, it is a typical logic game requiring the player to make his way through a series of levels filled with traps and puzzles. Puzzle solving is based on manipulating objects in the player's environments and playing with the in-game gravity. Simultaneously, each of the levels represents a metaphorical take on the experiences and emotions that lay within the protagonist, and references various important events from his life. In Between is divided into chapters symbolizing five stages of coming to terms with death, as described by Elizabeth Kubler-Ross - an American psychiatrist.
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How We Soar
January 4, 2023, End of Life
Simulation, Exploration Games, Adventure Elements, PlayStation VR, Singleplayer, PlayStation Exclusive, VR.
Developed for VR devices, an exploration game by British Penny Black - a studio set up by former employees of Crytek and Free Radical Design. The action of How We Soar takes us to a fantasy universe projected in a writer’s mind. In the game we try to bring back order to this world and put the writer’s shattered memories back together while flying on a mythical bird – Phoenix. Gameplay predominantly concentrates on exploration in which interaction with the world plays an important role. The world is composed of paper models made of pages from the writer’s book. At the beginning, the world appears to have been shattered to pieces, but once you explore more and delve into other memories of the writer, you gradually restore peace by adding colors, revealing hidden secrets, and remodeling disfigured shapes into distinguishable objects.
Symmetry
January 4, 2023, End of Life
Adventure, 2D, Indie Games, Polish games, Science Fiction, Side-scroll, Singleplayer, Survival, Free-to-play.
An independent Polish game developed by Sleepless Clinic. The players are tasked with taking care of a research team that crash landed on an alien planet covered with ice. The players must make sure that the researchers survive. In order to achieve this goal, they must satisfy their basic needs by providing them with food and rest. They must also fix the broken ship.
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GunWorld 2
January 4, 2023, End of Life
Arcade, 2D, RPG Elements, Indie Games, LAN, Multiplayer, Platformers, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.
The sequel to the retro platformer game with RPG elements by m07games. The action of GunWorld 2 takes place on the eponymous planet where an intergalactic party of superheroes arrested its president for the good of the people. Assuming the role of the world’s best shooter, named Dwayne, we have to face our enemies and rescue the leader from their hands. The gameplay is focused mainly on combat; while playing, we move on platforms, gathering gold and experience in battles against various kinds of opponents. In combat, we try to avoid taking damage by hiding behind elements of our surroundings and constantly switching position. As we progress, we develop our characters and enhance their equipment for the acquired gold. The title features pixelated 2D graphics that references the classics of the genre.
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Outcast 1.1
January 4, 2023, End of Life
Adventure, RPG Elements, Action Adventure, Singleplayer, TPP.
An action-adventure game created by the French studio Fresh3D. Outcast 1.1 is a refreshed version of an acclaimed game developed by Appeal and released back in 1999. The player is taken to the mysterious planet Adelpha, inhabited by the civilization of Talan. The player assumes the role of a retired soldier sent there to protect three scientists and find a probe that has turned out to be a threat to the entire Earth. Hailed as the messiah of the Talan, the protagonist has to gain reputation among them and liberate them from an evil tyrant. The game is played from a third-person view and for the most part, the player explores the world of Adelpha, talks to characters they encounter, completes both assignments related to the main story and side quests, but also solves puzzles and fights hostiles. Compared to the original release, the game offers slightly improved visuals, supports modern-day operating systems and high resolution settings, and features a remodeled user interface.
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The Journeyman Project
January 4, 2023, End of Life
Adventure, Exploration Games, Puzzle Elements, FPP, Singleplayer.
The Journeyman Project is the first installment of Agent's adventures cycle no. 5, which, commissioned by the Time Protection Agency, solves world crises with the help of a time vehicle, neutralizing their causes. This is a classic adventure game, in which we observe the action through the eyes of the main character.
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Warbands: Bushido
January 4, 2023, End of Life
Strategy, Indie Games, Internet, Japan, Card Games, Multiplayer, Board & Card, Singleplayer, The Middle Ages.
A board game taking place in Japan during the feudal period and the debut production of Russian developer Red Unit Studios. Warbands: Bushido is a board game enabling us to assume the role of one of the daimyo ruling provinces of Japan during the Sengoku Period. The quest to gain power and influence will involve battles of large military forces, as well as espionage and convert assassinations. Aside from the major players, the land is roamed by numerous smaller parties such as samurai, ronin, ninja clans, pirates, or mercenaries. The action is seen from an isometric perspective, while the map is divided into hexagonal fields. The combat is turn-based – each side throws dice to deal damage and perform special actions. Moreover, we can utilize action cards, offering bonuses such as additional critical chance or more action points. Morale is also an important factor, increasing the effectiveness of our units.
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Vanishing Realms
January 4, 2023, End of Life
RPG, Fantasy, FPP, Meta Quest / Oculus, Action RPG, Singleplayer, SteamVR, VR.
A first-person perspective action RPG developed for the virtual reality sets such as Steam VR and HTC Vive. The game was created by Indimo Labs, a studio led by Kelly Bailey, former Valve employee. The story of the game is inspired by the D&D fantasy world. During the game the player assumes the role of a knight who travels through a world filled with magic and fights encountered monsters. The gameplay mechanics of Vanishing Realms: Rite of Steel combine features of typical action RPG with traits characteristic for VR games. On one side the game features simplified controls supplemented with useful teleportation ability, on the other it offers immersion level unimaginable in traditional games. All actions – starting with picking up and using items, and ending on combat in which attacks, dodges and blocks are performed manually – require performing specific moves with one’s body. The game has attractive, slightly cartoonish graphics.
Megapolis
January 4, 2023, End of Life
Strategy, City Builder, Economic, Facebook, Internet, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Social Networking, Free-to-play.
Social economic strategy, in which we play the role of the mayor of a virtual town, and our goal is to make it the title metropolis. During the game, we erect residential buildings, production facilities, public buildings and decorations, taking care of the residents' satisfaction and constant influence on the city's cash register.
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Snooker Live Pro
January 4, 2023, End of Life
Sports, Billiards, Facebook, Internet, Multiplayer, Polish games, Singleplayer, Social Networking, Free-to-play.
An online pool game which gives an opportunity to play the titular snooker, 8-ball and 9-ball above all. The game was developed by the Polish studio GameDesire, and it offers competitions taking place in several pool clubs differing in their styles, as well as both the amounts of money one pays as an entry fee and receives as a reward for victory. Where and against whom one will be competing depends equally on the amount of cash one has and their skill. As the player gets better, they gain new levels of experience, which allows them to unlock subsequent, more prestigious clubs. The currency one uses to pay entry fees is earned through victories and it can be spent on different things - for instance, one can buy unique skins for their cue. One can improve their skills not only when competing against other players from all over the globe, as the game also includes an offline practice mode. The game extends the concepts behind the studio's previous creation - Pool Live Pro, depicting the action in an identical way, as it is viewed from above.
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Vader Immortal: A Star Wars VR Series
January 4, 2023, End of Life
Action, Episodic, Movies, Meta Quest / Oculus, PlayStation VR, Action Adventure, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Star Wars, VR.
A simple adventure game for VR headgear, developed by ILMxLab, the creators of a similar game Trials of Tatooine. The creative team of Darth Vader VR included the famous screenwriter David S. Goyer, and the story he wrote is considered as canon in the Star Wars universe, placing it on par with the comics and the movies. A the title suggests, you play as Darth Vader himself and learn a new original story focused on him. The gameplay is not too complex and it's restricted to interacting with other characters and the environment. The game is set in a dynamic world with a day/night cycle and changing weather conditions, and the world is in constant flux, even after the end of the story campaign.
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Cricket Captain 2016
January 4, 2023, End of Life
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
January 4, 2023, End of Life
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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Rush Rally 2
January 4, 2023, End of Life
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.
Trials on Tatooine
January 4, 2023, End of Life
Action, Movies, FPP, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Star Wars, SteamVR, VR, Free-to-play.
Trials on Tatooine is set in the universe of Star Wars. It's a free, experimental action game developed with Virtual Reality sets in mind. It was created by ILMxLAB, which consists of some members of the legendary studio, Industrial Light & Magic, which worked on CGI for over three hundred movies. The story of the game is set in between the 6th and 7th episode of the Star Wars saga. The protagonist is a Padawan of Luke Skywalker, whose task is to help Luke in restoring the Jedi Order. Trials of Tatooine can't really be called a full-fledged action game - it was developed simply to exhibit the capabilities of VR sets. The player's goals in the game are simple; it can be repairing the Millenium Falcon, or deflecting projectiles with a Lightsaber. Apart from action sequences, the game also shows some old and well-known characters such as R2D2, 3CPO, or Boba Fett.
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Organ Trail: Complete Edition
January 4, 2023, End of Life
Simulation, 2D, RPG Elements, Post-apocalypse, Singleplayer, Survival, PlayStation Exclusive, Zombie.
A complete edition of an old school simulation game with RPG features. The title takes place in a world filled with zombies and the player's task is to survive. The game is a pastiche of the classic title The Oregon Trail which told the story of a group of settlers colonizing America. During the game, the player controls a group of survivors who travel through the USA in an old car. In order to survive, they must gather food and other useful items like medications and fuel. They must also regularly repair their vehicle. The game also contains fights with undead bosses. In addition to the basic game, Organ Trail: Complete Edition also contains Endless and Final Cut DLCs which expand the game with new features like new enemies, bosses and a cooperation mode. The game features old school, pixel graphics and takes the form of an education show that is teaching young kids how to survive during a zombie apocalypse.
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Distortions
January 4, 2023, End of Life
Adventure, Experimental/artistic, Arcade Elements, Music, Singleplayer, TPP.
An episodic adventure game with music game features, developed by Among Giants. Distortions tells the story of a woman who wakes up in a hospital bed in an unknown location after an accident. She notices that the time had stopped and all objects become alive only if she touches them. While traveling through the surrealistic realm with a giant, chained creature on the horizon, the protagonist is trying to discover how she got to this weird place and how to get back to the real world. The action is shown from a third-person perspective, but the game also contains 2D sequences. During the adventure the player faces logical challenges as well as arcade ones in which a magic violin is of key importance – the item enables the player to shape reality surrounding the character. Using the instrument was implemented in a way similar to classic music games like Guitar Hero and it requires pressing specific keys to the rhythm of the melodies coming from the speakers.
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Speedway Challenge
January 4, 2023, End of Life
Sports, Indie Games, Multiplayer, Polish games, 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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Mayhem Combat
January 4, 2023, End of Life
Action, 2.5D, Beat 'em Up, Internet, Multiplayer, Platformers, Polish games, 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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Jungle Clash
January 4, 2023, End of Life
Strategy, Internet, Card Games, Multiplayer, RTS, Free-to-play.
A real-time strategy for mobile devices with card game elements, developed by My.com. Jungle Clash lacks a proper plot and the gameplay is focused on online PvP battles. The players take position on the opposite ends of the map and try to destroy the other party's base of operations. To do so, they send out offensive units, while at the same time taking care about their defenses and building fortifications. The gameplay also features generals, which have powerful special abilities, and card game elements, thanks to which you build your deck of cards which can summon units or activate many effects. As the title suggests, the game is set mostly in a jungle, although there are also some sci-fi elements, such as futuristic weapons. The game utilizes a free-to-play model with microtransactions available.
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