Gettysburg: The Tide Turns
July 13, 2017
Strategy, Internet, Multiplayer, PBeM, Splitscreen, Singleplayer, Tactics, Turn-based, American Civil War.
A turn-based recreation of the battle of Gettysburg, one of the most important and bloody battles of the American Civil War. Gettysburg: The Tide Turns offers a number of scenarios, building an extensive campaign which allows the players to control the forces of the North, as well as the Confederacy. Our job is to conduct turn-based battles on the hexagonal grid covering the maps. The battles are large in scale, with the player controlling whole divisions of troops. The game contains an interesting feature – randomized turns. The order of turns is not fixed, while the engine decides which of the units are capable of making a move in the given turn. The Tide Turns is a highly complex title, characterized by historical consistency. The battles employ real units, while the course of each encounter is influenced by landform or soldiers’ morale.
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The Other 99
August 25, 2016, Early Access
Action, Crafting, FPP, Singleplayer, Survival, Survival Horror.
The Order 99 is a first-person action game held in the convention of survival horror, developed as the debut production of Burning Arrow, in cooperation with a somewhat more experienced studio, Deck 13. The events take place on a hostile isle near Scotland. The players control a character who wakes up amidst these unfriendly circumstances, having absolutely no information about the place or the reason for being there. The only thing that the protagonist carries is a short note, suggesting an escape route from the island. The core of the gameplay is exploration, during which the players learn the gloomy story of the island and gather resources that help them survive (such as food, weapon elements). There is a lot of freedom in the game, however the priorities of the player are not always in line with those of other inhabitants. In order to solve the mystery of the island, the player will have to make a series of moral choices, and interact with the people he encounters, which will allow him to obtain useful information.
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Speedway Challenge
June 25, 2014
Sports, Indie Games, Multiplayer, Polish, Singleplayer, Free-to-play, Motorcycle Speedway.
A mobile speedway racing simulator created by Berobasket - a Polish developer. The game is a free-to-play title, though it also employs optional microtransactions. Speedway Challenge offers 32 different tracks and 78 speedway teams referencing Polish, Danish, English and Swedish leagues (the game does not actually feature official licenses). Also, both national and historical teams were included, thus the game offers about 550 contestants in total, providing a wide array of available skills. Subsequent tracks and teams are unlocked in exchange for points earned as the player progresses in the game. The creators have prepared different single and multiplayer (bluetooth) game modes. In the Match mode, two teams compete against one another. In the Tournament mode, the player participates in one of nine competitions taking place in different countries; also, world competitions are available in this mode. The League mode requires the player to pay a fee. Speedway Challenge delivers simplistic, old-school 2D visuals and is played from a top-down view. The gameplay is accompanied by an unsophisticated soundtrack combined with engine sounds. Importantly however, the game offers relatively realistic driving physics.
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Gardens Inc. 4: Blooming Stars
January 30, 2016
Strategy, Casual, Gardening, Polish, Singleplayer, Time Management.
Another installment of a popular series of time management games. In Gardens Inc. 4: Blooming Stars, we once again assume the role of Jill and Mike, a couple that needs an influx of cash now more than ever. The duo awaits the birth of a baby, wanting to prepare a new room for it - decorated from scratch. To achieve this goal, the family accepts an invitation to a gardening reality show, where a number of various tasks awaits them. Gardens Inc. 4: Blooming Stars is a somewhat easy and enjoyable title, although the difficulty level increases as you progress in the game – the key to success lies in appropriate planning of subsequent actions. During the gameplay, we are not only cleaning consecutive gardens, but also plant flowers, or renovate gazebos. As a reward for successful completion of tasks, we receive access to new tools, medals, and means that are essential for the decoration of the child's room, presented in a form of a pleasant minigame. The whole game is complemented by eye-pleasing, cartoonish visuals, retaining the level of the previous installments of the series.
Tethered
October 25, 2016
Strategy, Meta Quest / Oculus, PlayStation VR, Singleplayer, SteamVR, VR.
A strategy game created specifically for VR sets; the game is the debut production from Secret Sorcery. The player takes on the role of a spiritual leader of small creatures known as Peeps, living in a floating sky archipelago. The creatures work and develop their small society in daylight, gathering food and crystals containing spiritual energy. At night, Peeps are focused mainly on defending their base against snail attacks. The player's role here is to prepare the creatures for the next enemy attack, so they can survive the night and fix in the morning whatever got damaged during the attack. Then the cycle ends and the creatures have to prepared for the snails' next night attack. In terms of mechanics, the player looks around using their VR goggles and gives adequate orders to the creatures. The player's goal during each level is to collect a specific number of crystals, eliminating enemies and cultivating the land.
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Distortions
March 2, 2018
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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Detective Hayseed: Hollywood
October 7, 2016
Adventure, Point-and-click, Singleplayer.
A humorous classic adventure game full of pop-culture references, developed by the experienced Czech studio Zima Software. The story of Detective Hayseed: Hollywood takes place in the eponymous city of movie-making. Just one day before the Oscars ceremony, the list of winners is stolen. To make things worse, an anonymous perpetrator threatens to detonate a bomb during the show. This is where the eponymous Detective Hayseed steps in, his task being to thwart the blackmailers' evil plan. In terms of mechanics, it's a classic point-and-click adventure game, referencing the golden era of the genre. You mostly explore locations in search for clues and useful items, talk to NPCs and solve puzzles requiring both logical thinking and manual skills. The game is full of jokes and modern pop-culture references, while the visuals are a blend of both 2D and 3D graphics.
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Bushido Bear
May 11, 2016
Arcade, 2D, Ninja, Samurai, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.
An arcade action game developed by Spry Fox studio for mobile platforms and distributed by using the popular free-to-play model. In Bushido Bear the player assumes the role of an excellently trained samurai bear that must protect the forest from the incoming demons. The gameplay is divided into several levels during which the protagonist faces waves of enemies using various combat styles. During the confrontation the player uses a sword and must attack the rivals in such way that he won’t touch the enemy weapon with his body. The game is played by drawing lines on the touch screen and jumping to various places in order to, for example, avoid incoming shurikens. As the game progresses, the player gains access to new bears, some of which are agile and fast while other are slower but equipped with useful abilities like teleportation. The game features colorful 2D graphics and oriental tone.
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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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Paranautical Activity
October 20, 2014
Action, Crowdfunding, FPP, FPS, Roguelike, Singleplayer, Shooters.
First person shooter with elements of corguelike in woksel graphic design. In the game we eliminate more than 40 types of opponents and bosses, gradually gaining better armor and weapons. The game takes place on procedurally generated maps, and each death of the hero is final and means that you have to start playing from the beginning.
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Cubikolor
May 20, 2016
Puzzle, Indie Games, Singleplayer.
An original, three-dimensional logic game in which the player controls a colorful cube and travels through multicolored levels. Cubikolor was created by two French developer studios: Fractal Box, being their first game, and the slightly more experienced Moving Player, the creators of the humorous stealth game Level 22: Gary’s Misadventure, among other titles. The game was awarded with creativity award during the European indie Game Days 2015. The game offers 150 diversified levels built of cubes of different colors and properties. The objective of the game is to lead the cube to the exit. Each wall of the cube has different color and, depending on which colors touches each other, various effects are triggered. For example, the surface might rise up or drop down. After completing each level the player is graded with from one to three stars, depending on how much moves he made and how much time it took. Cubikolor offers simple, three-dimensional graphics and free camera view.
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Masquerade: The Baubles of Doom
April 19, 2016
Action, Humorous, Indie Games, 3D Platformers, Action Adventure, Singleplayer, Slasher, TPP.
A tongue-in-cheek action-adventure game by Big Ant Studios from Australia, which is a combination of a brawler and a 3D platformer. Masquerade: The Baubles of Doom takes you to a fantasy world invaded by an army of maniacs named Clowns. They want to find Druid Orbs – the mythical artifact granting its possessor the power to rule the world. You assume the role of Jaxx, one of the Clowns, who decides, together with his friend Comedia, to look for the Orbs on his own. Gameplay primarily revolves around battles with waves of opponents, during which you can dodge, counter attack, and even throw a powerful hammer – the hero’s main weapon. Each move can become a part of an extensive combo, which fills the energy bar enabling the hero to make powerful super-attacks. The game features comic book-like graphics and a large dose of humor.
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Battle Ages
November 12, 2015
Strategy, Internet, Multiplayer, PvP, RTS, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.
A real-time strategy game distributed by using the free-to-play model. The game was developed by DR Studios and it allows the player to lead a civilization through various stages of evolution, since the Stone Age, through antiquity, medieval and renaissance, to the final years of the 19th century. At first the player assumes control of a simple settlement which then expands its size and adds new buildings. Industrial and military buildings provide access to various upgrades, new technologies and military units. The type and availability of units depends on the current era of the nation controlled by the player. The battles with enemy armies are played in an unusual way – the player lacks direct control of his troops and the outcome mostly depends on the number of units on each side of the conflict. Battle Ages offers both single player and multiplayer modes. The story missions are accompanied by a competitive PvP mode that allows the player to attack other civilizations. The rather nice graphics also help in creating a positive image of the game; however, the limitations caused by the F2P distribution model somewhat disturb that image. Various processes require much time to accomplish and they can be accelerated by using microtransactions.
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Crown and Council
April 22, 2016
Strategy, Singleplayer, The Middle Ages, Turn-based.
Set in Medieval realities, a free turn-based strategy by Mojang AB, the creators of the popular Minecraft. In Crown and Council you assume the role of a king who has to fight over the influence with other monarchs controlled by AI. Gameplay is turn-based and during each turn you receive a set amount of gold you can spend on actions like invading others’ lands, building ships, strengthening fortifications, and developing villages and new technologies. Even though mechanics are quite simple, the production gives you significant tactical freedom – you can achieve success in a number of ways. The game is designed as a casual strategy, which gives you loads of fun during sessions that last just a few minutes.
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Azkend 2: The World Beneath
March 14, 2012
Puzzle, Adventure Elements, Books, Match-3, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
A puzzle game of the genre "combine three elements", enriched with a simple storyline layer inspired by the work of Julius Verne. During the game we get to the title world inside the Earth, and our task is to find a way to escape and return to civilization. The gameplay focuses on getting the items we need, which we receive for solving subsequent puzzles.
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Spacelords
September 22, 2017
Action, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, TPP, Free-to-play.
A science-fiction action game created by MercurySteam Entertainment. The game is set in distant future in the titular world, where a long time ago a mysterious substance was discovered, that allowed for substantial increase of capabilities of living organisms. In the wake of this discovery, the place soon was turned into fertile ground for rivalry among numerous criminal organizations aiming to seize control of the deposits, and in the long run of the entire galaxy. The player fights large-scale battles involving two factions, where a wide variety of futuristic firearms as well as melee weapons can be used. The multiplayer mode (which is the core of the game) was designed with asymmetry in mind, for each of the two factions involved in the conflict has completely different abilities and weapons. As a result, controlling each of the teams provides vastly different experience, but it also requires the player to apply unique tactics.
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Galaxy Dwellers
May 17, 2016
Strategy, Polish, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Tower Defense.
A science-fiction tower defense strategy game developed by Eccentricity Games. It is a spiritual successor to Tower Dwellers, a game released in 2013. During the game the player takes control of one of the three armies, and uses them to conquer the space by destroying all opponents on his path. The story campaign of the game consists of 100 levels, on which one uses various units gradually improved with some of the 100+ upgrades available. The gameplay mechanics in Galaxy Dwellers are similar to other games in the genre. Levels are filled with paths through which the rivals are moving and the main task of the player is to repel their attacks with his warriors trained in various buildings. Additionally, the player can construct support buildings which impact the warrior’s abilities and use special orbital attacks. The action is shown in 2D and uses cartoonish graphics similar to ones used in the game’s predecessor.
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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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Mekorama
May 14, 2016
Puzzle, Indie Games, Singleplayer, Isometric View, Free-to-play.
A three-dimensional logic game created by the Swedish developer Martin Magni, the creator of mobile game Odd Bot Out. Mekorama is his second application developed for Android and iOS based devices. The game was released for free, but volunteers can support the creator with any amount of money they want – this won’t impact the contents of the game. Gameplay in Mekorama focuses on manipulating three-dimensional environment – moving various parts, rotating the whole construction etc. – so that a small robot can be guided from one end of the location to another. As various obstacles and traps are on the way, reaching the destination requires some thinking. Collectibles which are added to a collector’s card deck are an additional attraction. Creative players can create their own levels thanks to the editor implemented in the game. Mekorama features colorful, simple graphics (levels are built of cubes) and light humor.
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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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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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Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse
February 10, 2016
RPG, Fantasy, jRPG, Singleplayer, TPP, Turn-based, Nintendo Exclusive, Urban Fantasy.
Another installment of the popular series of jRPG games based on books written by Aya Nishitani. The title was produced and released by Japanese studio Atlus. Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse takes the player to ruined Tokio of year 2030 in which armies of demons are fighting the angels. The player assumes the role of a warrior who after dying comes back from the afterlife as a servant of deity Dagda. The resurrected warrior can tame demons and force them to fight on his side. The player travels through three-dimensional locations presented by using third-person perspective. On his way there are NPCs with whom he can talk and there are monsters to defeat. The battles are turn-based and they take place on special arenas. During the encounters, the player is accompanied by one of seven companions and by three demons out of more than 450 available. These creatures can be combined in order to obtain a more powerful unit. Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse offers three-dimensional anime-styled graphics. The gameplay is accompanied by heavy, climatic music.
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One Piece Treasure Cruise
January 24, 2015
RPG, Manga and Anime, One Piece, Pirates, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
A turn-based RPG published by Bandai Namco and based on a highly popular manga series. Eiichiro Oda's comic book offers a distinctively original atmosphere, which is unique among other Japanese comic books - the story is set in a pirate fantasy world. In terms of the plot, the game follows the manga, so being familiar with that comic book is not required to understand the scenario of the game. The story revolves around Luffy - a boy who wishes to become a pirate king and find the legendary treasure. After he accidentally acquires the power to stretch his body like rubber, which helps the protagonist achieve his dreams. The experience focuses on battling enemies, and Luffy can be accompanied by up to five team-members. Although combat is turn-based, the game features a significant portion of arcade elements - those require the player to go through simple QTEs and combine attacks into deadly combos. Character development and equipping one's team-members with new skills constitute another large part of the experience.
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Slashy Souls
February 27, 2016
Action, Auto-runner, Fantasy, Platformers, Singleplayer.
An arcade game from the endless runner genre, with style inspired by the Dark Souls series. Slashy Souls has been developed by a in-house studio of Bandai Namco Games as a free-to-play title, without microtransactions. We play as a knight cutting his way through hordes of monsters on randomly generated maps. We must avoid traps and other dangers, collect items and fight enemies, including powerful bosses. All of this is done through simple gestures drawn on the screen that we perform in correct moments. Players are given a varied selection of weaponry and they can help themselves with magic. Like Dark Souls, Slashy Souls is characterized by its high difficulty level – each enemy is quite a challenging, and dying is extremely easy. On top of that, the game does not explain the basics, expecting a player to learn through a trial and error.
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Dual Universe
September 27, 2022
Simulation, Crafting, Crowdfunding, FPP, Indie Games, Internet, Space, MMO, PvE, PvP, Sandbox, Science Fiction.
An open-world MMORPG set in a science-fiction world. In this vision of the future, the Earth faces a distant, though inevitable end. As a result, humanity must find a new home in a different part of the galaxy. The players assume the roles of colonists that are part of an expedition. Once the character is created, the player is sent to an inhabitable planet. From this moment on, the player is free to shape their career and decide what assignments they take. The in-game construction system based on voxels, and allows the player to create anything, including buildings, ground vehicles, spaceships, etc. Planets colonized in such a way are parts of one huge universe where all the users enjoy their experiences in a shared, virtual world. Over time, the player-formed factions gain new territories, construct space-fleets and improve their technologies. Both the in-game economy and politics are dependent entirely on decisions made by the players, as well as their actions.
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Tour de France 2016
June 16, 2016
Sports, Internet, Manager, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Bicycles, Singleplayer.
Another installment in a series of sports games regarding one of the most important cycling events in the world. It was developed by the Cyanide studio. Similar to the previous installments, the game was released in two different versions - one for PCs and the other for consoles. Pro Cycling Manager 2016 for PC is a typical manager game, which does not give direct control over bikers to the player. Rather, the player's task here is to lead their team to success through managing different aspects of running a cycling team. On the other hand, Tour de France 2016 for consoles is a typical arcade game that casts the player in the role of a single cyclist. Applying different tactics on the road, the player competes against others in order to win the yellow shirt of the leader. As usual, this installment uses all the necessary licenses - the player observes virtual representations of real cyclists and their teams, as well as faithfully recreated tracks. Apart from the titular Tour de France, the game offers a variety of other popular cycling events.
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Dawnbringer
June 15, 2016
RPG, Fantasy, Action RPG, Singleplayer.
A free-to-play mobile action RPG with microtransactions, developed by Kiloo Games. The game is set in Mournguard - a gloomy fantasy world overrun by demons a long time ago. The player assumes the role of a heavenly warrior, who loses his powers and enters the world abandoned by the mortals after being banished from his kingdom. The protagonist's goal is to initiate an apocalyptic cataclysm that will purify the land of all the evil and darkness. However, the protagonist's own brother allied himself with the demons and tries to prevent the delivery of this plan. The game is a typical representative of the genre, thus the player explores an open world, completes quests, gathers items, develops the character and fights enemies. Combat here is based on the idea of one on one duels, during which the player does not have any direct control over the protagonist. Instead, attacking (melee), blocking enemy strikes, dodging them and casting spells is all done by executing the right gestures on the screen.
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F1 2016
August 19, 2016
Racing, Formula 1, Internet, Multiplayer, Cars, Singleplayer.
The next installment in a series of Formula One racing simulators developed by Codemasters. The game was designed in response to the players' feedback received after the release of the previous installment. As usual, F1 2016 features the official F1 license, thus the player takes control of the digital representations of real-life cars and competes against the drivers actually racing in F1 on authentic, faithfully recreated circuits. One track was added in this installment: Baku, Azerbaijan. Among other new features, a special hub-like location deserves a notice - it's where the players can talk to the key members of their team and give them instructions. For the first time in the series, the game features testing sessions allowing the player not only to get familiar with particular tracks (to develop a strategy), but also to earn points required for car upgrades. F1 2016 utilizes an improved version of the engine that powered the previous installment.
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Harvest Moon: Skytree Village
November 8, 2016
RPG, Economic, jRPG, Cozy Game, Farm, Singleplayer, Nintendo Exclusive.
Another entry in jRPG series from Natsume Inc. The players are taken to the titular Skytree village, located in the land called Oasis of the Harvest Goddess. After the power of the Harvest Goddess began to weaken, the village faced ruin. Our task as an owner of a small farm is to restore the land to its former prosperity, so players must prepare soil for farming, plant seeds and harvest, though they can also go fishing. Unlike previous games in the series, Harvest Moon: Skytree Village allows the players to adjust the terrain to their liking. All of above is presented in three-dimensional, cartoon-like visuals.
Grand Prix Rock 'N Racing
May 13, 2016
Racing, Arcade Elements, Indie Games, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Singleplayer, Top-down.
An arcade racing game from Spanish studio EnjoyUp Games with classic top-down view. Though its focuses on Formula 1 racing car competition, its driving model is anything, but realistic, and fair play rules are rather lightly treated. We are given 10 different tracks from 10 countries, and the game is divided into racing seasons. Our vehicle’s parameters play major part in achieving victory, and they can be modified through tokens earned through racing. Due to that, we can forget about taking top positions during our first season, but as we upgrade our engine power, acceleration, brakes, tires and gearbox, we can progressively take higher places and finally compete for the top spots. Grand Prix Rock’N’Racing offers rather modest visuals and a rock’n’roll soundtrack.
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Mimic Arena
May 18, 2016
Action, Indie Games, Multiplayer, Platformers, Splitscreen.
A crazy local multiplayer action game with platformer elements. The prototype by Tyler Edwards comes from Global Game Jam in 2013, after which it was fully developed by his own studio Tiny Horse. Mimic Arena is a minimalistic 2D action game, in which players fiercely fight on small levels. The key to success consists in manual abilities of the players and skillful avoiding of enemies’ attacks. The unusual use of respawns is the title’s most original element. Every move during gameplay is recorded and then used for creating special clones that reflect players’ combat tactics. If you die, the clones join the battle along your side. Due to that, you can apply devious tactics, which applied in the future by the clones will give you an edge.
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Super Night Riders
February 22, 2016
Racing, Arcade Elements, Indie Games, Motorbike, Singleplayer.
An arcade racing game inspired by the classics from the turn of 1980s and 1990s, as well as the improved version of Night Riders, which was released e.g. for mobile devices and PlayStation Vita portable console. We play as a gifted motorcyclist named Alice, known under her nickname as the “Red biker”. Aside from that, game offers no classic plot, focusing on motorcycling challenges. In terms of gameplay. Super Night Riders combines features of typical racing games with those of casual productions from the endless runner genre. Our position at the finish does not matter – we have to proceed as far as possible, avoiding bikes of our rivals. The only other requirement is to reach checkpoints before we run out of time. To diversify the game, we are offered six different tracks, divided into 36 special stages. Super Night Riders is powered by the Unity engine and stands out with its simplified three-dimensional visuals.
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Soul Axiom
February 29, 2016
Puzzle, Exploration Games, Adventure Elements, FPP, Singleplayer.
An adventure logic puzzle FPP game created by Wales Interactive, and a spiritual successor to Master Reboot. The story of Soul Axiom takes place in the far future, when death is no longer a problem and people are mass-uploading their souls into a server called Elysia, where all their fantasies and dreams come true. However, something went wrong during the upload process of the protagonist's soul, and when he finally arrives on the “other side,” he no longer remembers who he is and how he ended up there. Your task it to discover, step by step, his story, which you do by exploring the world and solving puzzles. The game features 40 unique locations and over 100 varied puzzles, whose solutions involve mostly using the laws of physics and manipulating the environment. During the gameplay you gain a range of abilities, which come in handy when trying to solve the puzzles.
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Wild Guns: Reloaded
December 20, 2016
Action, 2D, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Rail Shooter, Singleplayer, Shooters, Western.
An extensive remake of Wild Guns, a classical action game that was initially released in 1994 for SNES. It was developed by Natsume in cooperation with the creators of the original. The game’s plot combines elements of western with science fiction and cyberpunk and tells the story of two protagonists: a girl named Annie, who wishes to take revenge on the Kid’s gang, and a bounty hunter, Clint, helping her. Mechanics-wise, it is a combination of arcade rail shooter and a third-person action game. While playing, we control the heroes by running, jumping, rolling, and so on, and try to aim at enemies in the back of the level. In Wild Guns: Reloaded, the classic gameplay formula was slightly polished. Apart from new arenas, opponents, and weapons, we have four (instead of two) characters at our disposal, each having their unique armaments. Furthermore, we can play in a co-op mode for the maximum of four players.
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Fire Emblem Fates: Revelation
July 9, 2015
RPG, Fantasy, jRPG, Singleplayer, Tactics, Turn-based, Nintendo Exclusive.
Add-on for the twin edition of Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright and Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest, which requires one of those titles. It has been developed by Intelligent Games studio and lets us explore a new story line. The main character doesn’t work with Nohr or sides with Hoshido, instead working on his own to discover the truth behind the conflict of those factions. Compared to the base games, Fire Emblem Fates: Revelation doesn’t stray out too far gameplay wise, with the most notable novelty being My Castle – a special location where we can interact with our allies. As we form bonds with our friends, they are willing to offer more effective cooperation during fights. Interestingly, we can also meet other players there and fight against their armies through the Street Pass function. Add-on also offers Amiibo support, which gives us access to four characters: Robin, Ike, Lucina and Martha.
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Chronicle: Runescape Legends
May 26, 2016
Strategy, Fantasy, Internet, Card Games, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.
A fantasy card game which takes place in the universe of the popular browser MMORPG Runescape developed by Jagex Ltd. The gameplay focuses mostly on multiplayer modes and features unusual mechanics that turn around the rules of classic card games. In the game the player builds his own deck of cards divided into two groups: combat and adventure cards. What makes the game original is the fact that the cards aren’t used against the opponent but to set specific challenges or victory conditions for the protagonist, allowing him to collect attack points, health points or gold. The objective is to prepare the protagonist in the best way possible for the final duel with the opponent. The duel takes place after five rounds unless the players lose all of their health points earlier. Chronicle: Runescape Legends has attractive graphics – the game takes place on small, three-dimensional maps and one can watch animations of fighting characters.
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Warhold
cancelled
Action, RPG Elements, Strategic Elements, Fantasy, Internet, MMO, PvP, TPP.
A multiplayer action game with strategy elements, which is a debut project by an independent Russian studio InQuake Softworks. The plot of Warhold takes us to a dark fantasy world, where, as the ruler of a sovereign city-state, you have to fight enemies for influences and resources. The title is divided into two major parts. The first one concentrates on battles taking place inside arenas in which 8-20 players can engage in three different game modes: Death Match, Team Fight, and Capture the Flag. The second main layer of the title consists of the systematic development of your estate and constructing buildings that make fighting other players easier. The title enables players to form clans and work together on common objectives, like securing access to resources.
TransOcean 2: Rivals
May 10, 2016
Strategy, Economic, Simulation Elements, Internet, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Ships.
TransOcean 2: Rivals is a sequel to a strategy simulator – TransOceal: The Shipping Company - by Deck 13, released in 2014. The game picks up the plot where the last game left off. Players take the role of an owner of a seafaring company, who returns to the business, tries to re-establish his position and get a revenge on his old enemies. The gameplay takes place on two layers: in the strategic part, players focus on developing the company by completing subsequent jobs consisting in delivering goods, while adjusting to outside factors as well as to actions of the competition. In the simulation part, players can take control of various types of ships in a series of diversified challenges. TransOcean 2: Rivals has three game modes: single-player campaign, free mode, and AI challenge. A multiplayer module is also available – the player competes against six other players, and can use various tactics to win (including a sabotage).
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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.
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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Pelé: Soccer Legend
May 5, 2016
Sports, Puzzle Elements, Arcade Elements, Internet, Multiplayer, Football, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.
Developed by Cosi Games studio, a mobile football platformer connected with the biographical commercial film about the legendary football player Pelé. The production takes you on simplified tour of Pelé’s career: you start on the back alleys of a small Brazilian town, then you climb on the football career ladder higher and higher, and finally win the World Cup and a status of a true football legend. However, Pelé: Soccer Legend is not like traditional football titles, in which you play normal matches. Instead, you have to face over a thousand of puzzles recreating particular moments of matches. In most of them you have to figure out how to put a ball in the net or how to play a difficult pass. Then, the player needs to put it in practice by executing precise gestures on the touch screen. Featuring a realistic physics engine, the game introduces platformer elements in the shape of numerous special powers.
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Crazy Strike Bowling EX
May 25, 2016
Arcade, Internet, Bowling, Multiplayer, PlayStation Move, Splitscreen, Singleplayer, PlayStation Exclusive.
A crazy action game with an unorthodox approach to bowling. The game is an improved version of Crazy Bowling Strike, game that was released in 2012 by Corecell Technology. The game uses the PlayStation Move motion controller for PlayStation 4. Crazy Bowling Strike EX offers various interesting locations such as water mill, ice tunnel, crystal mine and a snowy realm. The gameplay mechanics are similar like in classic bowling but spiced up with some obstacles and power ups that can impact the behavior of the ball. In addition to that, Crazy Bowling Strike EX has several different game modes for up to four players. One can select from a few different characters, each of which has different statistics and a unique special ability. As the game progresses, the players unlocks new clothes that allow them to personalize their avatar and new balls with different parameters. Anime-styled graphics were created by using Unreal Engine 4.
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Knot
July 20, 2016
Puzzle, Indie Games, Singleplayer, PlayStation Exclusive.
A three-dimensional logic game created by Warlock Arts - a Turkish developer. The game was inspired by ancient Chinese puzzles and the modern-day Rubik's cube. The player's task is to solve subsequent, gradually more difficult puzzles. By moving and rotating particular elements of the mechanism (different in their shape, blocks made of various materials, such as wood, metal or stone), the player tries to disassemble the structure. Contrary to the majority of minimalistic logic games, Knot offers alluring, three-dimensional visuals that allow the player to rotate the entire structure at any angle. Also, it is worth mentioning that the game engine recreates physical properties of the materials the particular elements of the mechanism are made of.
The Elder Scrolls Online: Dark Brotherhood
May 31, 2016
RPG, Fantasy, FPP, Internet, MMO, MMORPG, PvE, PvP, The Elder Scrolls, TPP.
The fourth major expansion to the MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited by ZeniMax Online and Bethesda Softworks. The DLC pack allows you to become a member of the eponymous Dark Brotherhood, the most famous assassins' guild in the game's universe. This time they try to expand their influence in the western part of the Cyrodiil province, which lets you explore the locations known from The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, especially the cities of Anvil and Kvatch. Apart from the main campaign, Dark Brotherhood also features many PvE elements, including daily assassination contracts, two smaller delves, and a pair of boss fights: a tournament in the Kvatch Arena and a minotaur hunt in Tribune's folly. Additionally, after joining the Dark Brotherhood you get a new passive skill line and unlock new items to craft. There is no minimum experience requirement to be met to play the DLC.
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Avadon 3: The Warborn
September 14, 2016
RPG, Fantasy, Classic RPG, Singleplayer, Turn-based, Isometric View.
The third installment of the RPG series by Spiderweb Software, inspired by the classics of the 80s and 90s. Avadon 3: The Warborn continues the storyline of its predecessors. In the game, we assume the role of a hero whose task is to protect the kingdom from all threats. When his homeland falls victim to a large invasion of monsters and barbarian tribes, his goal becomes to stop it. The action is traditionally observed from the isometric perspective, while combat takes place in turns. The protagonist can become a representative of one of four character classes. It is also possible to have a party that we can fully develop. As per the series' tradition, the story campaign can end in numerous ways and, depending on our choices, the protagonist can even join the forces of evil and conquer the land he was supposed to defend.
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Goo Saga
April 7, 2016
Arcade, 2D, Puzzle Elements, Platformers, Singleplayer.
A game by Toka Loka Games studio, known for a mobile adventure game The Bait. Goo Saga takes us to a secret underwater laboratory, where a strange flexible goo comes to life. The player takes control of the titular Goo, which tries to find its creator as well as purpose of life. Mechanically, Goo Saga is a 2D platformer in Leo’s Fortune style. Going through levels requires a lot of skill, as the hero’s moves are really clumsy. The game offers puzzles, and during gameplay you collect crystals necessary for developing Goo’s abilities. You can play a single player campaign, Survival and Time Trial modes. There are 20 levels, 12 types of enemies, 4 bosses, and 2 different endings. Additionally, you can create your own levels and share them with other players. Goo Saga features colorful graphics and diverse levels.
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Crazy Killer
cancelled
Action, Indie Games, Internet, Crime, MMO, Party Game, TPP, Free-to-play.
An MMO-quiz game developed by the creators of Fantasy Wars, Majesty 2 and the Warlock series. Crazy Killer is a variation on the popular party game known as Mafia. The players are assigned their roles randomly, thus one is put in the shoes of the Killer, the Sheriff or a Civilian. The main task of a Civilian is simply to survive; the Sheriff has to identify the Killer, who tries to deprive other players of their virtual lives. Simultaneously, the players do not know the roles of other participants, whose character skins are often confusing. thus extreme caution is advised. The game is rich in various tactics the players are capable of applying. One can be after the Killer or a different player, but remaining in concealment at the same time for example. The player can also cause confusion by acting in plain sight, simply waiting for opponent's mistake. Additionally, Civilians are given random skills - some can even allow them to resurrect others. Crazy Killer offers colorful visuals and simplistic graphics without high requirements.
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