End State
December 1, 2022, Early Access
Strategy, Indie Games, Singleplayer, Tactics, Terrorism, Turn-based.
A tactical turn-based strategy game tackling the subject of modern terrorism, developed by Iron Sight. The Finish dev team was inspired by genre classics such as XCOM or the Jagged Alliance series. The action of End State takes place in Eastern Europe, where numerous gangs and private military organizations freely engage in criminal activities. The player takes command of a mercenary group that has to gather intelligence regarding the terrorist operations in the region, and then track down and eliminate its leaders. Our job is to recruit, train, and equip our employees, and assume direct control of them during each mission. The encounters are turn-based, while each person is limited by the amount of available action points. The key to success is the right use of covers and obstacles, as well as diverse tactics, from coordinated stealth actions, up to risky assaults supported by sniper fire.
Tricky Towers
August 2, 2016
Puzzle, 2D, Arcade Elements, Internet, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Singleplayer, Tetris.
An action logic game developed by Dutch studio WeirdBeard. It is an expansion of the previous game from the same creators, known as 99 Bricks Wizard Academy. Tricky Towers is another version of the classic Tetris formula. The players are tasked with placing colorful bricks that fall from the sky. After combining the bricks, they don’t disappear but create a tower. The player must create as high construction as possible. An advanced physics engine makes the task harder – the tower can collapse if the pieces are combined incorrectly. In addition to that, the players assumes the role of sorcerers, who can use various spells during the game to help themselves or make the task harder for their opponents. The game focuses mostly on multiplayer mode for up to four players in which the winner is the person whose building survives the longest time.
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Airheart: Tales of Broken Wings
July 24, 2018
Action, Dieselpunk, Indie Games, Roguelike, Planes, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer, Shooters, Top-down, Isometric View.
An action title with elements of classic arcade shooters and roguelike productions. Developed by Blindflug, the game is a continuation of Cloud Crashers. The action takes us to a dieselpunk world. The main protagonist, Amelia, lives in the flying city Granaria. To make a living, the girl catches fish dwelling high in the clouds, and she is aware of the social inequalities of this sky utopia. What is important to the story, are the conflicts between different group of fishers who fight over access to rich fisheries. The action of Airheart is presented in top-down perspective. Exploration and catching fish play key roles in the title. By selling fish, you earn money that can be spent on upgrades for your flying vessel, which enables you to reach higher layers of atmosphere and face more powerful enemies. The landing ground serves as an excursion base where you trade, build new vessel elements, and get to learn the plot.
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The Great Whale Road
March 31, 2017
RPG, 2D, Strategic Elements, Historical, Singleplayer, Turn-based, The Vikings.
A strategy role-playing game set in the early Middle Ages, and the first production by Sunburned Games. The game takes place in the 7th century Europe, and there is a large focus on historical accuracy and the plot, divided into campaign for each of the playable nations (e.g. the Danish, the Franks, the Picts and the Anglo-Saxons). Independently of the chosen nation, you play as a chief of a small clan, whose duty is to care for their home village and to lead their warriors during the battles with enemies. The gameplay revolves around two seasons. While you spend winter mostly in the village, planning and managing your people and resources, in summer you sail out, usually to raid others. While the exploring part takes place in real time, the combat is turn based and features card game elements.
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No Trace
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Action, Indie Games, Singleplayer, Stealth, Shooters, Isometric View.
A stealth action game taking place in a science-fiction universe that is a debut production from the Portsmouth-based studio Square Mountain. The plot of No Trace takes place in the near future, with the players assuming the role of one Agent Sonders. The story follows the jobs of our protagonist, and shows their toll on his psyche. Gameplay-wise, the game is a mix of stealth elements characteristic of the Hitman series, with the high-paced action known from Hotline Miami – the latter title has also donated its distinctive top-down camera view. Each mission receives a thorough briefing that allows us to plan the whole operation, while the job itself offers a wide range of possible ways of completing the objective. To bring us closer to our goal, we can use disguises, lay traps, or cause accidents. At any moment, you can activate the “inspection mode” that pauses the game, allowing for a safe assessment of the situation, and creating a plan for further action.
League of Angels II
April 7, 2016
RPG, Fantasy, Internet, jRPG, MMO, Browser, Turn-based, Free-to-play.
A sequel to the browser MMORPG game League of Angels. Similarly as the first installment, the sequel is a free-to-play game with microtransactions. League of Angels II invites the players to a fantasy world in which a constant fight against the forces of evil takes place. Combat in the game is turn-based and can be fully automated, allowing the team of a few persons to perform attacks and special attacks on their own. Selection of characters, their equipment and development is an important aspect of the game, as is adapting tactics and positions of team members to the situation at hand. New characters are obtained in League of Angels II as rewards but they can be also bought for real money. The game offers many gameplay modes. Despite the fact that it is a MMORPG title, it offers the possibility to play alone, for example in the Arena mode in which one fights for points that enable the player to buy items. It is also possible to creature guilds and fight against other players. League of Angels II offers three-dimensional graphics with style that is similar to one used in Japanese RPGs.
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Rising World
December 3, 2014, Early Access
Action, Crafting, FPP, Indie Games, Internet, Multiplayer, Sandbox, Singleplayer, Survival.
A survival-oriented sandbox with randomly generated, fully destructible environment, and gameplay based on the famed Minecraft. Rising World takes us to a randomly generated world which can be explored and shaped according to our preferences and without limitations. We begin the game with only a few basic tools, with the initial phase of the game oriented around survival in the wilds. As the game progresses, we start gathering various resources, cut trees, and hunt wild animals. Thanks to an extensive crafting system, we can construct more and more complicated tools and items. Aside from construction, we can also engage in digging extensive networks of tunnels. Interestingly enough, almost all of the created items can be utilized in some way, e.g. a fully interactive piano. Rising World offers both single and multiplayer gameplay. The graphics are built using voxels, which makes the visuals much more realistic than the ones in Minecraft. The game is also characteristic for its advanced physics engine.
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DriveClub VR
October 13, 2016
Racing, FPP, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, PlayStation VR, Cars, Singleplayer, PlayStation Exclusive, VR.
A special version of Drive Club, the racing game developed in 2014 by Evolution studio, members of which became part of Codemasters Software after their previous studio was disbanded. This edition was created for virtual reality goggles. In the game the player controls various sport cars which participate in races against other players or AI-controlled opponents. Thanks to the use of VR technology, the action is observed from the eyes of the driver who is sitting in the vehicle and can freely look around. In general, Drive Club VR is very similar to the original version of the game, but the developers added some new features. Completely new, urban tracks were added, sound was improved and the game now has a special mode which allows the player to examine car models from all sides, similarly as in ForzaVista mode known from the Forza Motorsport series.
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The Fall Part 2: Unbound
February 13, 2018
Adventure, 2.5D, Indie Games, Metroidvania, Platformers, Action Adventure, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
An action adventure game with platformer elements, developed by the independent studio Over the Moon Games. The production is a direct sequel to The Fall which debuted in 2014. After the events of the original, ARID reaches the global network and her primary task is to save herself — the heroine, who is an advanced artificial intelligence, takes over various robots to do so. The gameplay of The Fall Part 2: Unbound is presented from a side view. The fun is focused on exploration of the places we visit and assuming control over various characters that have different abilities and limitations. The key to success is to use their individual capabilities not only while moving through locations but also when solving puzzles or fighting. The production is powered by the Unity technology, which provides decent graphics. Contrary to its predecessor, the title was released on many platforms simultaneously.
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The Ancients AR
June 6, 2018
Strategy, Fantasy, Indie Games, Polish, RTS, Augmented Reality, Singleplayer, Ships.
Game designed for goggles of virtual reality. The production was created in cooperation with the Warsaw-based Immersion studio, specializing in VR technology, with the artist Jakub Rózalski, responsible for the 1920+ universe.
Project Remedium
August 28, 2017
Action, FPP, Indie Games, Polish, Action Adventure, Singleplayer, Shooters.
An original first-person action game and the debut project of Atomic Jelly. Project Remedium takes place inside a human, where, during a routine medical treatment, some serious health problems were detected. To rescue the patient, medical nanobots are used, and the player controls one of them. Gameplay-wise, Project Remedium combines elements of action adventure game and classical first-person shooter. Our main task is to cure six key organs by eliminating foreign bodies and mutated cells. To do so, we traverse the cardiovascular system, nerve connections, and various organs. To eliminate threats, we use an energy gun and a medicine atomizer, both of which can be upgraded. Another useful gadget is a grappling hook that makes it easier to reach places that are difficult to access. While playing, we can count on other nanobots’ help. The locations we visit are far from realism and often resemble the surface of an uncharted planet.
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EVEREST VR
August 2, 2016
Simulation, Exploration Games, FPP, PlayStation VR, Singleplayer, Winter Sports, SteamVR, VR, Climbing.
A simulation game designed for virtual reality sets, taking us to Himalayas where we conquer the summit of the highest mountain in the world. Production was developed by Icelandic Sólfar Studios collaborating with RVX team, responsible for special effects in the Baltasar Kormáruk movie, Everest. Project was supported financially by many Scandinavian institutions. EVEREST VR lets us experience the beauty of the journey while traveling through five iconic scenes: preparing our expedition at the basecamp, traversing the dangerous Khumbu Icefalls, spending the night in a transition camp, ascending the nearly vertical Hilary Step to finally reach the summit of Everest. Producers took special care to achieve a proper balance between pure simulation and enjoyable experience, making it attractive for a large group of recipients. Visuals were created by using dual imaging photogrammetry and the stunning photos taken while directing the Everest movie.
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Stable Orbit
September 27, 2017
Simulation, Strategic Elements, Indie Games, Space, Singleplayer.
A game that belongs to the popular genre of simulators, entrusting the players with a demanding task of building and managing a space station. Stable Orbit is a debut project of the one-man studio Codalyn that was founded by Jim Offerman. The developer previously worked as the main designer of PC versions of such hits like Tomb Raider and Deus Ex: Human Revolution. Stable Orbit takes place in space, more specifically on the Earth's orbit, five years after the deorbit of the International Space Station. The player is tasked with building a new base from the scratch and then gradually expanding it and managing all aspects of its daily functioning. Thanks to the great knowledge of the developer about how such structures work, the game is quite realistic and it faithfully recreates the unique challenges which astronauts must face.
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Star Wars: Battlefront - Bespin
June 21, 2016
Action, FPP, FPS, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Science Fiction, Star Wars, Shooters, TPP, TPS.
Another DLC pack for the 2015 online multiplayer action game Star Wars: Battlefront by DICE. The expansion includes four new maps, which allow you do visit previously unavailable locations, such as Cloud City or the Administrator's Palace on the eponymous planet Bespin, as well as hunt your opponents in the Bioniip Laboratories and carbon-freezing chambers. On those maps, you can encounter e.g. the iconic AT-AT walkers and take to the skies in a new vehicle called the “cloud car.” Bespin adds two new blasters to the game: the short-distance EE-4 and a night-time, sniper version of the X-8. The DLC pack also introduces two new characters: the smuggler Lando Carlissian and the bounty hunter Dengar. Other features include new cards and—just like in the previous expansions—yet another gameplay mode.
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In Between
August 21, 2015
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
November 29, 2016
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.
Deformers
April 21, 2017
Action, Humorous, Internet, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Singleplayer, TPP.
A multiplayer-oriented, crazy action game created by Ready at Dawn - a California-based studio. Online duels taking place on shaky arenas floating in mid-air constitute the core of the experience. The players are divided into two teams and having assumed control of colorful round-shaped creatures, they try to eliminate the opponents. Each of the creatures has both its strong and weak points. An enemy can be taken out by ramming or pushing them off the arena, as well as simply shooting them down. One of the key gameplay elements included here is the weight of the player-controlled creatures - one's weight gets reduced when shooting, but they can replenish it by eating objects placed on the arena, or even fallen enemies. Combat is based largely on the in-game physics. Duels are fast-paced in Deformers and on the whole, the game surprises with its colorful, crazy art style and the large portion of humor it offers.
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Angry Video Game Nerd II: ASSimilation
March 29, 2016
Arcade, 2D, Indie Games, Platformers, Singleplayer.
A continuation of a platformer by Freakzone Games studio, based on the Internet game review series starring James Rolfe. Plot in Angry Video Game Nerd II: ASSimilation does not make much sense and serves only as a pretext for action. When the Earth is struck by a beam from space, it turns the world into a video game and the hero from the original title undertakes a mission of saving his friends and humanity. Visually and mechanically the game is very similar to the classic platformer hits from the NES console. Therefore, the player jumps, avoids obstacles, and fights enemies he comes across, including powerful bosses. During gameplay you collect different parts of the armor, which makes playing a bit more easy, and unlock the hero’s new abilities, like short-distance gliding. The game features a high difficulty level, a large dose of black humor, and numerous references to the classic titles.
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Tick Tock Bang Bang
June 9, 2016
Action, Puzzle Elements, FPP, FPS, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Shooters.
An original, first-person action experience delivered by Dejobaan Games. The player takes on the role of a female stunt performer gifted with an incredible ability to manipulate time. The plot focuses on her newest assignment, which is a film about crazy robots attacking the inhabitants of Boston. The story campaign here consists of a series of relatively short levels requiring the player to survive, eliminate the enemies and reach the designated spot. Simultaneously, the challenges the player encounters are truly extreme. For instance, the player has to maneuver between speeding cars, avoid large stones falling, jump on the roofs of moving trucks or dance in order to avoid deadly laser beams. Using the protagonist's unique ability is the key to success here, because time passes only when she is in motion. As a result, the player can analyze the situation without the pressure of time and find a way to overcome each difficulty.
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Rock of Ages II: Bigger and Boulder
August 28, 2017
Strategy, Arcade Elements, Humorous, Internet, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Tower Defense, TPP.
A sequel to the hybrid of a strategy and action game. Similarly as the first title, it was created by ACE Team. The gameplay mechanics are mostly based on the first game in the series and are focused on competition between the players. Each player has a castle that they must protect. The castles are connected by a long, winding path. In each round one side of the conflict controls a giant ball and tries to use it to break through the gate of the enemy fortress. The opponent is trying to position his troops and buildings in such way that he stops or at least slows down the rock. Rock of Ages II: Bigger & Boulder allows up to four players split into two teams to compete. The title allows the player to modify the banners and costumes of units, introduces new soldier and rock types, and offers new maps that reference various historical periods. Unreal Engine 4 technology provides high-quality graphics.
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Eador. Imperium
January 27, 2017
Strategy, RPG Elements, Fantasy, Internet, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Tactics, Turn-based.
A standalone expansion to Eador. Masters of the Broken World by Snowbird studio, which is a combination of a grand strategy and a turn-based tactic game, supplemented with RPG elements. The game again takes us to the world known from the former parts of the series, a realm torn to pieces that are scattered around the galaxy, and your objective is to unite it under your reign. Gameplay in Eador. Imperium makes use of elements from the original title and introduces a number of new ones, making the game overall more attractive. The title offers the full contents of the base version and a new scenario which features Shard – an unknown winter world. The game utilizes new mechanics, a refreshed tactical map, and about 30 new units and heroes, such as Legate, Lich, Sorcerer, and Pilot, each slightly different in playing style.
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Dual Gear
July 29, 2020, Early Access
Strategy, Simulation Elements, Indie Games, Mechs, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
Dual Gear is a futuristic tactical game by the Thai Orbital Speed studio, which focuses on clashes led by moss troops - piloted combat robots. The player's task is to manage a team of pilots and moss equipment and command them in numerous missions.
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The Journeyman Project 2: Buried in Time
December 15, 1995
Adventure, Exploration Games, Puzzle Elements, FPP, Singleplayer.
The second installment of Gage Blackwood's adventures cycle - a special agent for time protection. This is a classic adventure game, in which we observe the action from the perspective of the first person. During the game we visit, among others, Leonardo da Vinci's studio.
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The Journeyman Project: Pegasus Prime
March 28, 2014
Adventure, Exploration Games, Puzzle Elements, FPP, Singleplayer.
Pegasus Prime is a refreshed version of the first part of The Journeyman Project, offering better graphics and smoother animations. The action of the game is presented from the perspective of the main character and touches on the issue of time travel.
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The Journeyman Project
December 15, 1993
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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Symmetry
February 20, 2018
Adventure, 2D, Indie Games, Polish, 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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Pan-Pan
August 25, 2016
Adventure, Puzzle Elements, Indie Games, Point-and-click, Singleplayer.
A point ‘n’ click adventure game with logic elements and the debut project of a one-man studio Spelkraft from Sweden. The action of Pan-Pan takes place in an unknown fantasy world, where we assume the role of a heroine whose ship had a failure that forced her to land on an uncharted planet. Traversing the mysterious land, talking to non-player characters and solving puzzles, the protagonist tries to get a hold of technical devices that can help her repair her ship and go back home. The gameplay is focused on exploration in which the environmental narrative that enriches the story context and gives unique quality to the available locations is very important. Major emphasis was also put on logic puzzles, which require us to manipulate our surroundings, of various difficulty. The game features simple but incredibly colorful three-dimensional graphics shown in the classical isometric view.
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Game Studio Tycoon 3
May 26, 2016
Strategy, Economic, Singleplayer.
The third installment in a series of mobile economic strategy games developed by Michael Sherwin - an independent developer. As usual, the player is put in the shoes of a game making studio's owner. Although the player begins with little money, their aim is to establish a successful company that employs dozens of people, including programmers working simultaneously on up to three large games in several separate buildings. The player is required to make crucial decisions, such as the game's genre, how much money should be spent on it and which employees are to be working on it. Also, the player has to advertise their products, meet deadlines, manage the staff and compete against other developers. The player goes through fifty years of video game history, but they are also taken to the nearest future. Apart from developing games, the player can also create their own gaming system, such as a home console, a hand-held console or a mobile device.
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Harmonix Music VR: The Dance
October 13, 2016
Arcade, Music, PlayStation VR, Singleplayer, PlayStation Exclusive, VR.
A music game created for VR headsets, developed by Harmonix, known mostly for the Guitar Hero and Rock Band franchises. Harmonix Music VR: The Dance is not a typical video game, as the whole gameplay is focused around a specific musical experience. You find yourself in a slightly surreal world, in which you get a task of getting a small party started. To do this, you use a mixing console and choose the right tracks, as well as choose the choreography for the characters on the dance floor. You can also join the party yourself and even create various virtual items, which pulse to the rhythm of the music. The game features 17 original audio tracks, but you can also plug in a USB device and use your own playlist.
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Batman: Arkham VR
October 13, 2016
Adventure, Batman, DC Comics, Detective, FPP, Meta Quest / Oculus, PlayStation VR, Singleplayer, SteamVR, Superheroes, VR.
A detective adventure game with arcade elements, created with PlayStation 4 and virtual reality sets in mind. The title is a spin-off of a popular series of action games created by Rocksteady. The action of Batman: Arkham VR takes place in a famous DC comic book universe, with the players assuming the role of the titular superhero, who takes it upon himself to solve the case of mysterious murders and stop the conspiracy that threatens Dark Knight’s closest allies. The whole game revolves around subsequent detective challenges, in which the players have to employ a set of handy gadgets to analyze locations in search of evidence or clues, interrogate witnesses, and form certain conclusions based on gathered information. The events are seen from a first-person perspective, while the developers made sure that the players can immerse themselves into Batman’s persona (e.g. by having the player put on the trademark costume personally).
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Crash Bandicoot 3 HD
June 30, 2017
Arcade, 3D Platformers, Time Travel, Remaster/remake, Singleplayer, TPP, PlayStation Exclusive.
A complete remake of the third installment in the popular series of platform games developed by Naughty Dog. The original version debuted in 1998 on PlayStation. The remake is developed by Vicarious Visions. Crash Bandicoot 3 HD takes place just after the events that occurred in the previous entry in the series. Cortex’s space station crashes on Earth. This causes the evil deity Uka Uka to break free from his confinement. Together with a mad scientist, Uka Uka is trying to conquer the planet once more by using the power of magic crystals hidden in various eras in history. Fearless Crash and his sister Coco will try to stop the evil deity. The mechanics of the game are similar to the ones used in the previous title. The player controls one of the protagonists and tries to avoid various traps, and to defeat encountered enemies and bosses. In the numerous crates the player can find various treasures and power-ups that provide protection and other bonuses.
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Trials of the Blood Dragon
June 13, 2016
Arcade, Motorbike, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.
A spin-off of the Trials series, an arcade motorcycle racing game. Trials of the Blood Dragon is set in the pulp cyberpunk universe known from the standalone expansion for Far Cry 3. The plot takes place in the near future, and you play as a pair of twins, Slayter and Roxanne Colt, the descendants of the protagonist of Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon. The game's mechanics copy those of the previous installments'—you ride a motorcycle and participate in races on platform levels full of obstacles. In addition, you can also ride a BMX bicycle or a freight car, or even try to beat a level on foot. Some levels also call for using a grappling hook and firearms. During the story campaign, the Colt twins visit many wacky locations, and the gameplay is complemented by a soundtrack created by PowerGlove. Like Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon, Trials of the Blood Dragon features kitschy visuals, inspired by action movies of the 1980s.
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Steins;Gate 0
December 10, 2015
Adventure, 2D, Time Travel, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Thriller, Visual Novel.
A visual novel adventure game developed by Nitroplus and 5pb. Studios. The game is a direct continuation of the original Steins;Gate from 2009. The plot picks off using one of the alternative endings of the predecessor. Okabe Rintaro, a student heartbroken after the tragic death of his friend Kurisu Makise, makes an appointment to a psychiatric health facility. Nevertheless, his life changes dramatically when he meets former professor of Kurisu and his research team, conducting research on a unique technology. By taking part in the experiment, our protagonist may be able to make contact with an AI that is a simulation of his dead friend. When it comes to gameplay, Steins;Gate 0 is a typical visual novel. The gameplay focuses on following the plot and dialogues, with some occasional decision making which influences the course of the story and leads to one of its alternative endings.
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Tree of Life
August 17, 2017
Action, Crafting, RPG Elements, Fantasy, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, MMO, Sandbox, Survival, TPP.
Tree of Life is a survival MMO developed by the Korean studio OddOneGames. Despite being set in a fantasy world, the game in topic has the same simple rules as others of the genre. Players are taken to a vast, open world where they have only one goal - survival. To do so, they hunt and gather resources in order to build bases and fortresses that make it easier to defend themselves against other players and AI-controlled monsters. Each available hero has their own unique combination of abilities, but the game lacks any sort of class division among characters, the players simply create their own professions. The developers decided not to include any typical dungeons, raids, or quests known from other MMO games in Tree of Life. Instead, the interactions between the players were their main focus. Players can create guilds, trade, or attack each other.
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The Golf Club 2
June 27, 2017
Sports, Golf, Internet, Multiplayer, Singleplayer.
A continuation of a warmly-welcomed golf simulator from 2014. The basic mechanics seen in the previous installment haven’t changed – we've received a complex sandbox golfing simulator that enables us to create our own player and take part in numerous matches and golf tournaments. The authors introduced numerous fixes and improvements, including realistic club control and more personalization options. Aside from an extensive career mode, The Golf Club 2 offers single matches and multiple multiplayer modes. The multiplayer itself is influenced by its online community – the players can establish golfing clubs that can participate in tournaments, or even the whole series. The game contains an extensive golf course editor, allowing us to share our courses with other players. The new installment uses Unity 5 engine, meaning improved graphics, mainly regarding the character models and environment.
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Hot Lava
September 19, 2019
Arcade, FPP, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Action Adventure, Singleplayer.
A simple action-adventure game with action presented from a third-person perspective. The game adapts the popular children's play. During the game, the players are tasked with traveling through locations filled with hot lava. In order to reach their destination, the players must use their acrobatic skills and items scattered across the locations.
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Order of Battle: U.S. Pacific
June 14, 2016
Strategy, 2D, Hotseat, World War II, Multiplayer, PBeM, Singleplayer, War Strategy, Turn-based, Isometric View.
Paid DLC for the turn-based strategy game Order of Battle: World War II, developed by Luxemburg-based studio The Aristocrats. The campaign offered in the expansion used to be a part of a full-price game known as Order of Battle: Pacific, however, after that game changed the name to Order of Battle: World War II and switched to free-to-play distribution model, the content is being offered as a paid expansion (free for all who had bought the original game). The U.S. Pacific expansion takes you back to the December of 1941, when the unexpected Japanese attack on the Pearl Harbor base sparked the American offensive on the Pacific. In the game, you command the American army and navy, and take part in the most iconic sea and land battles waged in the region during the World War II. The campaign offered in the expansion is made up of 12 scenarios, which take the player all the way from the historic Pearl Harbor attack to the very end of the war concluded by the surrender of Japan.
Order of Battle: Rising Sun
June 14, 2016
Strategy, 2D, Hotseat, World War II, Multiplayer, PBeM, Singleplayer, War Strategy, Turn-based, Isometric View.
DLC for the turn-based strategy game Order of Battle: World War II, developed by Luxemburg-based studio The Aristocrats. The campaign offered in the expansion used to be a part of a full-price game known as Order of Battle: Pacific, however, after that game changed the name to Order of Battle: World War II and switched to free-to-play distribution model, the content is being offered as a paid expansion (free for all who had bought the original game). Similarly to its twin expansion called U.S. Pacific, Rising Sun focuses on the Pacific War between the United States of America and Japan. In this case, however, we can command the Imperial Japanese Army as well as the Imperial Japanese Navy. In the course of a 12-scenario campaign, you take part in some key land and sea battles on the Pacific theater. Complementary to the historical missions there are fictional scenarios focused on Japanese invasion on Australia.
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DUCATI: 90th Anniversary - The Official Videogame
June 9, 2016
Racing, Internet, Motorbike, Multiplayer, Singleplayer.
A motorcycle racing simulator created by Milestone - an experienced Italian team. It is a spin-off of the RIDE series, created to celebrate the 90th anniversary of Ducati's birth as a brand. In terms of mechanics, the game is based on the formula of the RIDE series, offering very realistic riding physics - a small mistake can cost you the race. The less experienced players were not left alone however, for the creators implemented a set of gameplay simplifications which can be turned on. In total, the game offers 39 of Ducati's most popular motorcycles, divided into seven time periods. Racing takes place on five open tracks and several classic, faithfully recreated GP circuits. Simultaneously, the game serves as a virtual museum where all the technical details of the in-game motorcycle models are waiting for the player to discover. Also, one can acquaint themselves with the bikes' history and achievements.
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Touhou Genso Rondo: Bullet Ballet
June 11, 2015
Action, Fantasy, Indie Games, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer, PlayStation Exclusive.
An action shooter/battle game set in the universe of the popular Japanese Touhou series. Touhou Genso Rondo: Bullet Ballet is set in a magical land of Gensokyo. You play as a group of warriors, who are known from the other installments in the series — including such characters as Reimu Hakurei or Remilia Scarlet. The gameplay consists of one-on-one battles, which take place on 2D arenas seen from the bird's eye view. The characters use various magical attacks and spells that form complicated patterns on the screen. The game features short cutscenes between battles, showing each character's story. Apart from the story campaign and the arcade mode (in which you battle AI-controlled enemies and the difficulty level steadily increases), Touhou Genso Rondo: Bullet Ballet features local and online multiplayer modes. The visuals of the game are simple but full of spectacular lighting effects and vivid colors, and they're complemented by a dynamic soundtrack.
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Yo-kai Watch 2: Fleshy Souls
July 30, 2014
RPG, Fantasy, jRPG, Multiplayer, Time Travel, Singleplayer, Turn-based, Nintendo Exclusive.
Yo-kai Watch 2: Fleshy Souls is the second installment of the popular series of jRPGs designed for the youngest audience, which is the biggest competitor of the Pokemon series.
Zombieville USA 2
October 27, 2011
Action, 2D, Internet, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Shooters, Zombie.
Continuation of a two-dimensional shooter in which we face zombie hordes. Players have access to a variety of weapons and gadgets, allowing them to repel waves of undead. The title has an improved graphic design in relation to the first part.
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Mazes of Karradash 2
May 16, 2016
RPG, Dungeon Crawler, Strategic Elements, Fantasy, FPP, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
The sequel to the mobile, old school RPG dungeon crawler. In Mazes of Karradash 2, the player returns to the fantasy world known from the previous game. Once again, the inhabitants of that world are threatened by monsters crawling out from the ruins in the oldest part of the city. The player assumes the role of a leader of a group of treasure-hungry adventurers who are hired to investigate the case and neutralize the threat. The gameplay mechanics of the title are inspired by classic dungeon crawlers. The game offers large locations to explore, FPP view, movement by jumping between locations, turn-based combat system and a typical model of character development. In contrast to the first game, the maps aren’t random generated. Thanks to that change, the levels became bigger and richer with details. The game has also strategy features thanks to which funds gathered during the game can be invested in town development that unlocks new abilities and equipment.
VIDEOBALL
July 12, 2016
Sports, Arcade Elements, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Singleplayer.
A minimalistic sports/action game developed by independent studio Action Button Entertainment. The gameplay mechanics in VIDEOBALL combine basketball, soccer, American football and perhaps even reference the popular coin football. The matches are played on small, rectangle courts and both players (and teams) are tasked with placing the ball in the gate or the gate area of the opponent. The ball is moved by shooting it with triangle bullets that can also be used to block the movements and shots of the opponent. The game is fast-paced and before starting playing it one can set the details of gameplay rules. VIDEOBALL also allows matches against the artificial intelligence, but unleashes its true potential only in multiplayer mode, where the players are challenging each other or in teams of two or three players.
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Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA X
March 24, 2016
Party, Adventure Elements, Music, PlayStation VR, Rhythm, Singleplayer, PlayStation Exclusive, VR.
The seventh installment in the arcade music game series by SEGA. To play the game you need a good sense of rhythm and quick fingers to push the buttons appearing on screen. As usual, the main characters are the virtual vocalists, Miku Hatsune being the most prominent. Their digital voices are generated by professional music software, which has been used by fans to create thousands of songs from many genres; several dozens of them make an appearance in the game. Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA X is the first title in the series featuring a story campaign, in which you help Miku and other characters discover the digital idol world. As the game progresses, you unlock new cutscenes and events, similar to the previous installments. The production features several hundreds of outfits and accessories for the characters, and completing an outfit matching a song gets you a bonus. Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA X utilizes the same graphic engine as the other games in the franchise, although its visuals are better.
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IA/VT Colorful
July 30, 2015
Party, Music, Rhythm, Singleplayer, PlayStation Exclusive.
An arcade rhythm/music game developed by Marvelous AQL. IA/VT Colorful allows players to cover the songs from various Japanese artists performed by vocaloid IA - a special application built from real voice samples that adds a virtual voice to music tracks. The gameplay is similar to games from the Project Diva series. Players gradually unlock new songs, and complete them on one of three difficulty levels. Their task is to press one of eight buttons when the icon symbolizing the given button shows in a small circle. Some of the tracks contain special segments that net extra points when performed correctly. The background shows a music video of the song, or a video created by the developers with a three-dimensional model of the singer. Aside from the standard game mode, IA/VT Colorful contains challenge/mission mode.
Summer Lesson: Miyamoto Hikari Seven Days Room
October 13, 2016
Adventure, FPP, PlayStation VR, Singleplayer, PlayStation Exclusive, VR.
A simple adventure game by Bandai Namco Entertainment, developed for PlayStation VR, at first as a technology demo. In Summer Lesson you play as a teacher, who's tutoring two independent heroines. One of them is a Japanese high-schooler who needs help with her English. The other one is an American exchange student, who came to Japan and wants to learn Japanese. You meet her at the porch of a country house. The gameplay is very simple, and you interact with the virtual environment by making gestures. From time to time, the students ask you questions, which you can answer by nodding or shaking your head. Sometimes you also choose an answer by looking at one of the icons floating in mid-air.
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Bard's Gold
August 14, 2015
Arcade, 2D, Fantasy, Indie Games, Platformers, Roguelike, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.
Developed by Pixel Lantern, an independent studio from Germany, a 2D platformer with roguelike elements. The player takes control of the titular bard whose gold is stolen by a sly goblin. In order to get the gold back, the bard sets off on a dangerous journey. Bard’s Gold features a side-view – there are over 100 levels filled to capacity with various dangerous traps and enemies. As the hero dies from a single hit and particular parts of levels are generated procedurally, the title poses a real challenge. After each death, the hero keeps his equipment and abilities, which he gained by finding special skill books. The title’s retro atmosphere is seasoned with characteristic pixel art visuals.
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Boiling Bolt
December 5, 2017
Arcade, Indie Games, Co-op, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Shoot 'em Up, Side-scroll, Singleplayer, Shooters.
A unique arcade game blending classic side-scroll shooter mechanics with modern 3D visuals. The production features a single player mode and a co-op mode for two players.
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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.