SpeedRunners
April 19, 2016
Arcade, 2D, Indie Games, Internet, Multiplayer, Platformers, Splitscreen, Singleplayer.
An unusual racing game with platform game elements, developed by independent Dutch studio DoubleDutch Games. SpeedRunners takes place in a fictional world filled with various superheroes. Since there are so many of them, there aren’t enough criminals for them to deal with. Because of that, the heroes are forced to compete with each other about who will reach the crime scene as first and be able to perform his duties. In the game the player assumes the role of one of more than fifty characters and participates in various races during which he tries to leave the rivals behind. The maps are filled with various obstacles which slow down the characters. In addition, during the race one can use various gadgets as well as surroundings to one’s advantage. The game is focused on online multiplayer for up to four players – both in local and Internet mode.
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Crusader Kings II: Conclave
February 2, 2016
Strategy, Economic, Grand Strategy, Internet, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer, War Strategy, The Middle Ages.
The eleventh expansion for the 2012’s Crusader Kings II, a game by Paradox Interactive. Conclave significantly expands and strengthens the role of vassals in the game, allowing the council that governs our realm to gain some actual influence over our actions. All of our direct subjects will demand to be respected and heard; if disregarded, they might begin to plot against the king, so, in order to reduce the risk of a civil war, we will have to keep the councilors satisfied. The council might vote on various law changes in the kingdom, while the king may try to limit its influence, which is a perfect opportunity for all kinds of intrigue. Crusader Kings II: Conclave also offers a remade guardianship system, modified diplomacy, and combat enhancements (including the increased importance of morale).
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Star Trek Timelines
January 14, 2016
Strategy, RPG Elements, Movies, Internet, Space, MMO, Science Fiction, TV Series, Singleplayer, Social Networking, Star Trek, Free-to-play.
Created by Disruptor Beam studio, a science fiction strategy RPG set in the popular Star Trek universe. The plot revolves around strange anomalies that cause alternative realities and timelines to mix, thus allowing you to meet characters from all Start Trek films and TV series. You assume the role of a ship captain traveling through the galaxy to explore new planets and undertake important missions. The gameplay encompasses assembly of a crew of different characters with various biographies, whose unique skills and parameters gradually improve in the course of the game. Star Trek Timelines offers a wide range of spaceships serving various purposes, allowing you to explore the galaxy and get involved in ship-to-ship combat. Just like your crew, spaceships can be improved and modified during the game.
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Rusty Lake Hotel
December 14, 2015
Adventure, 2D, Point-and-click, Singleplayer, Surrealism.
A surrealistic point-and-click adventure game developed by the Dutch Rusty Lake studio. In the game we are taken to a mysterious animal hotel which is visited by five guests. Our task is to “take care” of them properly — kill them, that is. We have to tend separately to each of the five unfortunate guests, shortening their life by various means, for example poisoning. The gameplay mechanics are typical for a classical point-and-click production and boil down to visiting subsequent locations in search of useful items that are necessary to solve puzzles. While playing, we have to exhibit considerable amounts of ingenuity, imagination, perceptiveness, and deductions skills. Rusty Lake Hotel is characterized by relatively simple 2D graphics and a dark, somewhat surrealistic atmosphere.
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Battlefield Hardline: Getaway
January 26, 2016
Action, FPP, FPS, Gangster, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Police.
The third DLC pack included in the Season Pass for Battlefield Hardline - a first-person shooter developed by Visceral Games and released in early 2015. Getaway brings neither changes to the gameplay mechanics, nor expanded content to the single player campaign. Instead, just as the two previous add-ons, it focuses on new multiplayer content. The main course are the four new maps: Pacific Highway, Double Cross, Train Dodge, and Diversion. The DLC also includes three new firearms for the Mechanic as well as one new melee weapon, a new gadget, four vehicles, and four legendary weapon camos. Another attraction is a brand new game mode called Capture the Bag, in which bandits try to get away with a bag full of stolen goods, and the police forces have to retrieve it.
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Who's Your Daddy
May 13, 2016
Arcade, Asymmetrical Multiplayer, FPP, Humorous, Indie Games, Internet, Splitscreen, Online, TPP.
A simulation game developed by independent developer Joe Williams backed by Kickstarter users. The game depicts the hardships of taking care of a baby. In Who’s Your Daddy the players can become the child, in that case their task is to cause trouble and hurt themselves by performing various forbidden actions, or the father trying to properly take care of the child and keep it out of harm's way by putting special locks on furniture, keeping it away from the cooker and checking its temperature when it is sick. The gameplay is diversified with side missions, completing which is awarded with handy bonuses that make completion of the main objective much easier. The game focuses on multiplayer mode for two players. One player becomes the child while the other one acts as the parent. The action is shown in first-person perspective, featuring simple, three-dimensional graphics.
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Empires and Allies
April 8, 2015
Strategy, Internet, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Social Networking, Free-to-play.
A mobile strategy game with social features. Empires and Allies is a free-to-play title created by Zynga, a company known for a variety of casual games, including FarmVille, Mafia Wars 2, or Hidden Shadows. While playing Empires and Allies you become a commander of an allied army and have to stand against a powerful terrorist organization that managed to take control over almost the entire world. Your first objective is establishing a base of operations. To this end you must raise a variety of buildings that serve different roles, such as weapon production or defense against enemy attacks. After creating an army, which consists of not only men, but also highly-advanced combat machines, you send your troops on various missions. Gameplay is enriched by an array of special tasks. Those challenges are available for a limited number of days, after which they get replaced with others. The main stress is put on online gameplay, therefore, in order to take part in the fight you must have a constant Internet connection.
Mission 1545
January 9, 2016
Action, Historical, Indie Games, Action Adventure, Singleplayer, Stealth, TPP, 16th Century.
Created by City Quests Games, a third-person stealth action game set in the 16th-century London. You assume the role of “The Moth,” an agent known for her stealth abilities, who is also an ally of the Dominican Brothers. When the government spies reveal the true identity of the heroine, and some of her supporters get imprisoned in the Tower of London, the protagonist must set them free before the sunrise. In City Run London you need to keep a low-profile and sneak behind the guards’ backs, because open combat will most certainly lead to your death. A special radar that shows the range of sight of NPCs will help you avoid detection. The game features attractive, 3D graphics in a vivid, comic book-like style.
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Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme VS Force
December 23, 2015
Fighting, Manga and Anime, Mechs, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, TPP, PlayStation Exclusive.
Another installment in the fighting game series set in the Gundam multiverse, popular especially in Japan. The game was developed by Bandai Namco. In Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme VS Force, the players assume role of the pilots operating giant mechs, called Mobile Suits, and fight various opponents. The gameplay does not deviate significantly from what we have already dealt with in previous productions of the franchise. The action is observed from the third-person perspective and several robots can participate in a single battle. As befits a proper fighting game, we are given a set of basic strikes that can be combined into deadly combos. As far as novelties are concerned, the most important ones include new units and the Extreme Force Mode in which teams, led by a player, fight one another in real time with the option to pause combat and issue orders to individual combatants.
Drawn to Death
April 4, 2017
Action, Internet, Multiplayer, Shooters, PlayStation Exclusive, Free-to-play.
A free-to-play multiplayer shooter game by The Bartlet Jones Supernatural Detective Agency. Drawn to death is set in a world created by a bored student, who draws various scrawls in his notebook during class. This gives the production an unique visual style, striving to look like such scrawls made by students on paper on their desks. Mechanics-wise, the game is a third-person shooter for up to 4 players in several multiplayer modes. You control one of the distinct characters, who use unique abilities and special attacks, and the gameplay is very dynamic. Although the arenas feature various secrets, weapons, and power-ups, the game focuses on the rewarding the players' skills.
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That Dragon, Cancer
January 12, 2016
Adventure, Crowdfunding, Experimental/artistic, Games for Impact, Indie Games, Point-and-click, Singleplayer.
An extraordinary, story-driven adventure game with point-and-click interface, developed by Numinous Games and crowdfunded by fans via Kickstarter. The story of That Dragon, Cancer is based on true events from the life of Ryan and Amy Green – the game’s developers. It tells of a married couple whose child is dying with cancer with only a couple of months of life left. Gameplay itself does not require much skill from the player, and boils down to performing simple actions, such as playing with the child. The game aims to immerse the players into impression of having lived through the last months of a child’s life, letting them experience all sorts of situations, some of which give joy and hope, while others are very sad. That Dragon, Cancer is a form of tribute to the developers’ deceased child as well as all children who struggle with cancer.
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Candy Crush Jelly Saga
January 6, 2016
Puzzle, Casual, Match-3, Singleplayer.
Another installment in the series of casual puzzle games created by King.com. Candy Crush Jelly Saga is based on the popular match-3 mechanics and, similarly to previous installments of the series, features no storyline, focusing entirely on gameplay. The objective of the game is to conquer more than a hundred available levels by creating sets of at least three candies of the same type out of many more shown on the screen. In contrast to most other match-3 games, the levels aren’t randomly generated – instead, each of them is a carefully-planned logical challenge with candies placed in specific places and featuring unique map shapes. The gameplay is more varied thanks to the boss fights, during which the player must complete additional objectives. The game provides also means for competition between friends through internet rankings.
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Deer Hunter 2016
June 5, 2015
Action, FPP, FPS, Hunting, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.
Deer Hunter 2016 is yet another game in the Deer Hunter series developed by Glu Mobile. Like the previous installments, Deer Hunter 2016 is a first-person hunting game in which the player hunts various animals: bears, crocodiles, lynx, and others. We have to track the prey down before we can shoot it. You have to take under consideration the fact that some animals are meek and easily-frightened, and others will attack you. Because of that, gameplay is not always the same in Deer Hunter 2016. In their search for more trophies, the players travel to different parts of the world, like Alaska or Zimbabwe. During the hunt, you can use a wide range of munitions. The available hunting rifles can be additionally modified with gun sights, magazines, and other useful upgrades. For a mobile game, Deer Hunter 2016 visuals are quite impressive. Various environments are diversified and quite detailed, and the animal models, and their animation, present a high build quality. Deer Hunter 2016 is a free-to-play game with advertisements and optional microtransactions.
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Cooking Dash 2016
May 6, 2015
Arcade, Cooking, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.
An arcade game by Glu Mobile, released for mobile devices. You play as a girl called Flo, who wants to become a cooking celebrity. Before her dream comes true, she has to find work is various places, from a Las Vegas-themed place, through a Taco train, to an adventurers' restaurant. The gameplay in Cooking Dash 2016 is based on an easy system — first, you take the order, and then you prepare the meal using the right ingredients so that you can give it to the customer and get paid, and also earn a tip. The controls consist of clicking at the right spaces on the screen. The visuals are pleasing to the eye. The game utilizes a free-to-play model with microtransactions, and for the real-life money you can buy various elements which make the gameplay quicker or easier.
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Rez Infinite
October 13, 2016
Arcade, Experimental/artistic, Meta Quest / Oculus, Music, PlayStation VR, Rail Shooter, Remaster/remake, Singleplayer, SteamVR, VR.
A refreshed version of the cult-classic rhythm game from 2001. The new edition, developed by Enhance Games studio lead by Tetsuya Mizuguchi, has been adapted to make use of virtual reality goggles, but a traditional gameplay is also available. Aside from the content present in the original game, the developers added a new location, called Area X. In Rez Infinite, the player’s task is to remove the effects of a malfunction inside an advanced AI called Eden. The game mixes the gameplay of so called rail shooters, with elements of rhythm games. As a result, we don’t control the direction where our character is headed – all we have to do is to mark groups of elements appearing on the screen, which explode, generating various audio-visual effects. The abstract visuals, characteristic of the original title, have been adapted to modern standards.
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Dr. Langeskov, The Tiger, and The Terribly Cursed Emerald: A Whirlwind Heist
December 4, 2015
Adventure, FPP, Humorous, Indie Games, Action Adventure, Singleplayer.
A humorous action adventure game and the debut title from Crows Crows Crows. The action of Dr. Langeskov, The Tiger, and The Terribly Cursed Emerald: A Whirlwind Heist takes place in Europe during a hot summer that made history as a result of a series of thefts of some of the most valuable works of art. The players assume the role of a thief that committed those crimes and his next target is a vault in a highly-secured manor full of valuables. Completing the game should not take more than a few dozen minutes during which we will be carefully exploring the manor and trying to avoid its security systems. The game is presented in a very funny form, though, as a game developed by a completely disorganized group of programmers who constantly complain about failing to complete each element of the production. Therefore, uncovering of the subsequent developer jokes only serves to add to the fun.
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Rokh
May 16, 2017, Early Access
Action, FPP, Co-op, Multiplayer, Science Fiction, Survival.
An interactive survival horror set in a science-fiction world, developed by Darewise Interactive studio, in which we play as one of the Martian colonists with the task of surviving in the hostile environment. The gameplay mechanics are mostly based on other, similar games from this genre, with the gameplay boiling down to exploration and creation of necessary items using a complex crafting system, which relies heavily on robotics and programming. We also have to take care of various vital parameters of our character, providing him with food, oxygen, and protection from radiation. The game concentrates around the co-op mode, which shows not only in the possibility of working together with other players, but is also necessary to master crafting. Rokh is powered by Unreal Engine 4, offering e.g. dynamic weather and atmospheric pressure, which both have major impact on the gameplay.
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Guilty Gear Xrd -Revelator-
May 26, 2016
Fighting, 2.5D, Internet, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, PS Plus Premium, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
A Japanese fighting game from the popular Guilty Gear series, originally started in 1998. The game was co-developed by Arc System Works and Daisuke Ishiwatari who has not only directed the game’s development, but also composed the soundtrack for the title. Guilty Gear Xrd –Revelator- is an extended edition of Guilty Gear Xrd –SIGN-. The improvements change the game’s balance and fix some of the bugs. The game introduces new playable characters (now there are +20 heroes, including Sol Badguy, Johnny, Jack-O, Jam Kuradoberi, and Dizzy, to mention just a few) and new chapters to the single player campaign. The title follows the events of the previous installments – the story is developed by cut-scenes in-between battles. Guilty Gear Xrd –Revelator- features 1 vs. 1 fights, which are conducted in a classic 2D perspective, while the backgrounds and characters are created in full 3D. However, due to the cel shading technology, the game retains a comic book-like visual style. Apart from the single player campaign and single battles, players can play in arcade mode and different multiplayer modes.
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Under the Jolly Roger
August 22, 2016
RPG, Indie Games, Internet, Multiplayer, Pirates, Action RPG, Singleplayer, Ships.
An action RPG with simulation elements and pirates, developed by a Russian developer – Lion’s Shade. In Tempest, we assume the role of a pirate, traveling the seas and oceans in search of fame and fortune. During the gameplay we traverse a game world separated into three vast areas, exploring succeeding seas and continuously building our pirate legacy. On our journey we come across merchant vessels as well as other bloodthirsty corsairs, mysterious cultists and legendary sea monsters. The gameplay focuses on typical pirate activities, such as searching for treasure or sea battles. The game doesn’t include the ability to traverse the land, constantly following the action from the perspective of our ship. Other highlights include perks, acquired during the travels, experience system for the crew, and a wide range of modifications affecting the appearance and the armament of our ship.
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Star Hammer: The Vanguard Prophecy
June 4, 2015
Strategy, Space, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Tactics.
A science-fiction strategy game and a continuation to Star Hammer Tactics. The Vanguard Prophecy is set in the 22nd century, when humanity ultimately left the dying Earth in search of a new home in space. However, after reaching the planet Novus, it turns out that fighting will be necessary to settle in this new home. The game offers an extensive campaign comprised of 60 story missions. Apart from the campaign, a single player skirmish mode was included. Mechanics-wise, Star Hammer: The Vanguard Prophecy is a 3D tactical space strategy, but compared to its strictly turn-based predecessor, the game is played in the WeGo system - the player gives orders to their units and observes the effects afterwards in real time, still being able to modify the orders in the active pause mode. Several classes of spaceships are at the player's disposal, offering different weaponry and roles to be fulfilled in combat. Different factors influence the course of the battle, such as reconnaissance, selection of units and tactics, or caring for the soldiers' morale.
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Pay2Win: The Tricks Exposed
December 15, 2015
RPG, Fantasy, Humorous, Indie Games, Action RPG, TPP.
An RPG game developed by independent Best Gaem Studio and at the same time a peculiar parody of the rather unpopular pay-to-win business model. We are taken to a typical fantasy world and play as equally unoriginal hero, who during his glorious quest experiences countless “benefits" of the said business model and discovers its inner workings. Pay2Win: The Tricks Exposed is stylized after a classic MMORPG, featuring attractive visuals, open world, various quests, character and equipment development system. Except all of it is fake, and all the characters we meet turn out to be AI-controlled NPCs. Obviously, the game focuses on microtransactions, which we encounter at every step. Fortunately, although the counter of the money we spent is present all the time, we have access to an unlimited supply of virtual currency.
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Hurtworld
December 10, 2019
Action, Crafting, FPP, Internet, Co-op, MMO, Multiplayer, PvP, Sandbox, Survival, TPP.
A survival simulator that emphasizes multiplayer. It is the first major production by Bankroll, an Australian developer studio. The gameplay mechanics do not deviate from the majority of similar games, especially the bestselling Rust. The player character finds himself at a vast desert plain and his task is to survive in this hostile environment. The game focuses primarily on survival aspects and the most important thing is to ensure that the protagonist has his basic needs satisfied and protected from such hazards as hunger, thirst, fatigue, radiation, or changing weather conditions. From among other titles in the genre, Hurtworld is distinguished by a protection system that evens out the chances of beginners and seasoned players. Another noteworthy feature is the punishment system — should a character who has killed many rivals die, he loses more valuable equipment than the others.
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The Climb
April 28, 2016
Arcade, FPP, Meta Quest / Oculus, Singleplayer, Extreme Sports, VR, Climbing.
A {PLAT} game about climbing mountains, designed exclusively with VR support in mind by the German studio Crytek famous for the best-selling Crysis series. In The Climb you control a rock climbing maniac, who is traveling the world in search of the most dangerous and steep cliffs, and climb them with no protection. This first-person perspective game requires precise control of your character’s movements, allowing you to grab edges and accomplish risky jumps. The game features stunning visuals and supports both the Xbox One controller and Oculus Rift VR goggles.
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Monkey Pirates
June 19, 2014
Action, 2D, Indie Games, Multiplayer, Pirates, Splitscreen, Singleplayer.
A chaotic action game focused on pirate ship duels, played in the local multiplayer mode. The game can take place in one of several typical game modes, and its main goal is to sink enemy ships, using manual skills, environmental elements and a whole host of power-ups and upgrades that are installed on our ships.
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Standpoint
March 5, 2015
Puzzle, FPP, Indie Games, Singleplayer.
Standpoint is a first-person logic game developed by Unruly Attractions, inspired by the movement mechanics of Xenomorphs in Alien vs. Predator. In Standpoint, we will explore the game's location and solve logic puzzles and riddles using the aforementioned mechanics. Each surface can become the floor, and each obstacle can turn into a useful object if we just change the orientation of the scene in the right way. A mysterious narrator leads us around the rooms. As we progress, he will uncover new important facts about the compound which we are exploring and our role in the game's plot (the way it works here brings Valve's Portal to mind). The game uses Unity engine and has a rather mediocre visuals. Standpoint uses the cel-shading technology which gives the game a characteristic, comic book-like visual style.
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Polychromatic
October 2, 2015
Action, 2D, Indie Games, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer.
A minimalistic twin-stick shooter from the creators of the well-received Shipwreck. The gameplay focuses on flying on a circular board and eliminating incoming waves of enemies. Unlike in the classic title Asteroids, which served as inspiration for the developers of Polychromatic, the player-controlled object can move and shoot in all directions. Enemies come in the form of various geometrical shapes, and in many different colors. The game was created with single player mode in mind, but it also offers some substitute of multiplayer in online statistics and leaderboards. Polychromatic uses simple, two-dimensional visuals, while its soundtrack has been composed by Dan Waters.
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Freedom Planet
July 22, 2014
Arcade, 2D, Indie Games, Platformers, Singleplayer.
Reminiscent of titles published years ago on 16-bit consoles, a 2D platformer with anthropomorphic animals in the main roles. The production is strongly inspired by the old parts of the Sonic the Hedgehog series.
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Iron Fish
October 25, 2016
Action, Exploration Games, FPP, Horror, Indie Games, Under Water, Action Adventure, Singleplayer, Thriller.
An original psychological horror co-developed by Beefjack studio and Dean Edwards. The player assumes the role of Cerys Harley – an oceanographer commissioned by the Royal Navy to explore the bottom of the ocean at the depth of 7 miles. Using special equipment, the protagonist discovers and documents not only yet-unknown creatures, but also remains of old civilizations. Gameplay of Iron Fish concentrates on exploring the captivating and atmospheric locations, like coral reefs and dark caves. Moreover, the player needs to avoid direct confrontations with ocean predators that pose a mortal danger to the heroine. The unusual scenery provides the feeling of isolation and helplessness. The title’s amazing visuals use the power of Unreal Engine 4.
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Crazy Taxi: City Rush
July 31, 2014
Racing, Arcade Elements, Cars, Singleplayer.
A special edition of the Crazy Taxi series, created from scratch for mobile platforms. In the game we get to a vast metropolis and employ ourselves in a taxi corporation. The game boils down to rushing to breaking the neck in successive streets and delivering customers in the most effective and fastest way possible.
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Toukiden 2
July 28, 2016
Action, RPG Elements, Fantasy, Hack'and'slash, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Singleplayer, TPP.
A sequel to the 2013 action game Toukiden: The Age of Demons, created by Japanese studio Omega Force (known for e.g. One Piece: Pirate Warriors 3 and Dynasty Warriors). Unlike its predecessor, which was only available for portable devices, Toukiden 2 was also released for PlayStation 3 and 4 home consoles. The game's mechanics are similar to those of the first installment, so it's still a hack and slash with RPG elements. The setting is again the fantasy world ravaged by armies of demons, and you play as a seasoned warrior, who's dedicated to defeat them. The combat system is based on spectacular combo attacks and requires some agility. When facing boss enemies, you need to use a proper strategy and take advantage of your opponent's weaknesses. Toukiden 2 features an open world, where you can find NPCs, side quests, and various service providers. Apart from the singleplayer campaign, the game also has an online multiplayer mode.
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The Dark Knight Rises
July 20, 2012
Action, Batman, DC Comics, Arcade Elements, Comics, Action Adventure, Singleplayer.
Action adventure game with the world of open structure, created under the license of the third part of the film trilogy about Batman directed by Christopher Nolan. In the production of Gameloft studio we play the Dark Knight and save Gotham City from Ban and his minions.
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Gary Grigsby's War in the West: Operation Torch
October 8, 2015
Strategy, 2D, World War II, Multiplayer, PBeM, Singleplayer, War Strategy, Turn-based.
An expansion for the turn-based strategy game Gary Grisby's War in the West. It was developed by 2BY3 Games. The expansion consists mostly of 10 new scenarios. You can participate e.g. in Operation Dragoon in the 1944 France or one of the Battles of Monte Casino, called Operation Diadem. Moreover, Operation Torch also allows you to play through an alternate version of World War II, in which Hitler is killed in 1943, and the Third Reich is more powerful than in real life. The gameplay of Gary Grigsby's War in the West: Operation Torch is identical to that in the core game — it's still quite complex, and the visuals are rather minimalistic.
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Quest of Dungeons
March 25, 2014
RPG, 2D, Dungeon Crawler, Indie Games, Roguelike, Singleplayer, Top-down, Turn-based.
A roguelike dungeon crawler, played in turn-based system, referring to classic representatives of the genre from the era of 16-bit platforms. In the game we play one of the four daredevils and set off to hide the Dark Lord, who stole all the light in the world and hid in deep dungeons, protected by hosts of minions and deadly traps.
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Teslapunk
July 26, 2013
Arcade, 2D, Indie Games, Science Fiction, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer, Shooters.
Classic two-dimensional shooter with vertical scrolling. Sitting at the helm of a retrofuturistic ship equipped with modern weapons, we face the Martian invasion of Emperor Zangorax, who at night is one of the most popular DJs on his planet, and during the day turns into a possessed madman in power.
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Battle Islands
December 12, 2013
Strategy, World War II, Internet, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Social Networking, Free-to-play.
A social free-to-play strategy set in the realities of World War II. The action of the game takes place in 1942 on one of the tropical islands of the South Pacific, where a platoon of soldiers, commanded by the player, hits during a war turmoil. The game consists in constant expansion of the base and recruitment of more units, and then attacking other players' islands in order to take over the resources they have accumulated.
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Home Free
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Simulation, Crowdfunding, Indie Games, Action Adventure, Dogs, Sandbox, Singleplayer, Survival, TPP, Animals.
Original survival adventure action with RPG elements, in which we play the role of a homeless dog, looking for his place in a large, randomly generated city. Our job is to take care of your pet's basic needs, such as eating, drinking and resting places. However, the game offers full freedom of action, so the way tasks are carried out depends on the player's preferences.
One Button Travel
November 26, 2015
Adventure, Puzzle Elements, Singleplayer.
A narrative puzzle-adventure game referred to as „interactive fiction”, developed by the team of The Coding Monkeys, known so far mostly for the logic game Rules! and the mobile adaptations of popular board games Carcassonne and Lost Cities. Plot of One Button Travel revolves around mysterious scientific discovery, that may, in the near future, revolutionize the lives of all human beings. However, in order for this breakthrough theory to become reality, it is necessary to travel a quite long, difficult road and unravel tons of mysteries and puzzles. The gameplay itself is rather difficult to classify, and reaching the finale of the story requires players to hold a number of interactive conversations and overcome numerous obstacles in form of fairly abstract logical challenges. The game is presented in a heavily experimental form and features minimalist artwork, accompanied by atmospheric soundtrack.
Captain America: The Winter Soldier
March 27, 2014
RPG, Arcade Elements, Internet, Comics, Marvel Comics, Multiplayer, Action RPG, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Superheroes, Isometric View.
RPG action created under license of Marvel comic book company, dedicated to the character of Captain of America, and associated with a movie with the same title. In the game we play the role of a popular hero and fight against superhumans and their assistants in the course of several dozen extensive missions.
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The Martian: Bring Him Home
October 1, 2015
Adventure, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Text.
A text-based adventure game, based on the movie The Martian by Ridley Scott. The Martian: Bring Him Home was released for mobile devices as a premium game. Just like in the movie, the main task is to help the astronaut stranded on the surface of Mars. You play as a NASA specialist, who aids Mark Watney by giving him useful tips and takes care of his emotional state. The gameplay consist of conversing with the “Martian” and choosing the right dialogue options. Your answers have a huge impact on the story, which can end in several ways. The Martian: Bring Him Home is also quite educational — before helping Wantey, you often have to learn the scientific ways of solving problems, since a wrong decision may end up in the astronaut's death. Additionally, you can consult the systems monitoring the situation on Mars and Watney's health.
Ginger: Beyond The Crystal
October 25, 2016
Arcade, Puzzle Elements, 3D Platformers, Singleplayer, TPP.
A 3D platform game by the creators of Frantic Flight and Kamby in Mistery Island for mobile devices. Ginger: Beyond the Crystal follows the adventures of an inconspicuous critter, which finds itself burdened with a task to save a fallen civilization. The protagonist has to travel to different planets to release his companions trapped there. Mechanics-wise, Ginger: Beyond The Crystal is a classic 3D platform game, which focuses on exploring the available locations. You can visit such places as a crystal mine, a haunted crater, or an enchanted mansion. You also have to fight enemies by jumping on their heads, and solve various puzzles. As the game progresses, Ginger earns new abilities, with makes it easier for him to tackle many challenges. It's also important to build homes for the companions you rescue. The 3D graphics of Ginger: Beyond The Crystal are colorful and match the light atmosphere of the game.
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EverQuest: The Broken Mirror
November 18, 2015
RPG, Fantasy, Internet, MMO, MMORPG, Dragon, Free-to-play.
The 22nd expansion for EverQuest, an MMORPG franchise created and published in 1999 by Daybreak Game Company (previously Sony Online Entertainment) and one of the oldest still developed representatives of the genre. The story of The Broken Mirror revolves around the fallen goddess, Anasthi Sul, who, driven by unbridled lust for power, decided to conquer the land of Norrath. The player’s task is to stop the spreading chaos and face the powerful deity in battle. Despite the fact that the add-on does not introduce any changes in the gameplay, it offers lots of previously unavailable content. The game takes place in 7 key locations, 4 of which are completely new, while the remaining 3 are remastered versions of already existing areas. In addition, The Broken Mirror introduces new spells and items, as well as new quests and multiplayer raids, whose difficulty level scales to the most powerful member of the party.
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Blocky Roads
November 6, 2013
Racing, Arcade Elements, Platformers, Cars, Singleplayer.
A car platformer, in which we rebuild the farm, breaking through the next fragments of twelve large obstacle courses. The title places great emphasis on improving unlocked vehicles and offers a machine editor.
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Kromaia
October 23, 2014
Action, Adventure Elements, Indie Games, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Shooters.
Three-dimensional action game, combining elements of classic shooting, simulator and adventure game. We play the role of a lonely soul that awakens without remembrance in a mysterious temple, located inside an indefinite mechanical unit. The game boils down to eliminating waves of enemies and fighting bosses, but the game does not lack interaction with various objects and numerous logical puzzles.
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A House of Many Doors
February 4, 2017
RPG, 2D, Crowdfunding, Experimental/artistic, Adventure Elements, Indie Games, Classic RPG, Singleplayer, Top-down.
An original role-playing game focusing on exploration. It was developed by Pixel Trickery Games and can be considered a spiritual heir to Sunless Sea created by Failbetter Games. The player assumes the role of a traveler, who is also a spy and a poet. He traverses a surrealistic train with many legs, which is a form of a parasitic dimension. The protagonist has to discover who would build it, and why. Similar to the original game, A House of Many Doors concentrates mainly on exploration, featuring more elements of classic RPGs, as well as several new mechanics. When traveling, the protagonist meets many characters. He can both talk to them and recruit them to the team. The game offers a real-time combat system featuring active pausing. As the player progresses, a poem is generated in the protagonist's journal. It tells about the events the main character participates in.
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Lost in Harmony: Kaito's Adventure
January 21, 2016
Arcade, Auto-runner, Experimental/artistic, Indie Games, Music, Rhythm, Singleplayer.
An unusual, rare combination of an autorunner with a narrative rhythmical game, developed by Digixart Entertainment studio led by Yoan Fanise, former Ubisoft employee and the creator of Valiant Hearts. The story of Lost in Harmony: Kaito’s Adventure is set in an unknown futuristic world, across which the protagonist – young boy named Kaito – rides on his skateboard, carrying his friend, Aya, on his back. Each chapter represents one of the hero's phobias, such as fear of water, heights, or crowds. Kaito’s skateboard moves automatically, and the player has to avoid various obstacles by turning right, left, or jumping in right moments. However, all of this is directly connected to the background music, which not only affects the gameplay, but is also used for storytelling and expressing character’s emotions.
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Franchise Hockey Manager 2
September 28, 2015
Sports, Ice Hockey, Indie Games, Manager, Multiplayer, Singleplayer.
The game is a continuation to a sports title Franchise Hockey Manager 2014. Franchise Hockey Manager 2 was created by Out of the Park Developments - a team known for a series of baseball games. The player becomes the manager of either a player-created hockey team, or another that belongs to one of 21 leagues from all over the world. The player's goals here are to set the lineup and tactics, hire staff members, negotiate contracts with new hockey players, as well as to manage the club's finances. Optionally, the player can place an assistant (such as the main coach) in charge of certain tasks. The game introduces many novelties as compared to its predecessor, including the remodeled tactics system, a system responsible for simulating the fatigue of our players, development and progress evaluation, as well as extensive news section and pre-season matches. Franchise Hockey Manager 2 utilizes a completely new engine as well, which brings both improved visuals and better AI. The Facegen system on the other hand, is at the source of the game's realistic representations of particular hockey players.
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Dome City
cancelled
Adventure, FPP, Indie Games, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
A first-person adventure game taking place in a science-fiction universe. The plot of Dome City depicts an undefined future, where humans started to settle alien planets. However, one of the cities on Mars, encased by a gigantic dome, has been abandoned by humans hundred years ago. The player, leading a trio of characters, has to discover the reasons why the colonists have deserted the settlement, and find a way to escape the Red Planet. The gameplay focuses on exploring an open world, and solving puzzles that encompass disciplines such as mathematics, physics, and astronomy. The area left at our disposal is quite vast – we can visit every part of the city, and search all buildings and rooms. Most of the challenges can be approached in a number of ways, while the decisions made during the gameplay can result in different outcomes of the story. Additionally, we need to take care of our survival, and search for necessary supplies such as food, water, or energy sources. Dome City was developed using Unreal Engine 4 technology, while the music was composed by Petri Alanko – author of soundtracks for games such as Alan Wake or Trials Fusion.
Eternity Warriors 4
September 22, 2015
RPG, Fantasy, Hack'and'slash, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, PvP, Action RPG, Singleplayer, Isometric View.
A hack’n’slash for mobile devices, created by Glu Mobile. The player enters a fantasy world, with a task to defeat an army of demons invading the peaceful land. Eternity Warriors 4 begins with choosing a class – we can choose between a Warrior, Assassin, Crusader, or Mage. Each class has its own combat abilities, and a signature weapon that it utilizes on the battlefield. The gameplay is based around exploration, facing hordes of enemies, and character development – thanks to acquired experience points, we can develop our hero in a direction of our choosing, acquiring new active and passive abilities or improving those we already own. Aside from single player mode, the game contains a PvP module, as well as the ability to form guilds and wage wars against other factions. Eternity Warriors 4 is free of charge, but incorporates microtransactions.
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Job Simulator
April 5, 2016
Simulation, FPP, Humorous, Indie Games, Meta Quest / Oculus, PlayStation Move, PlayStation VR, Singleplayer, SteamVR, VR.
Developed by Owlchemy Labs, a humorous simulation game designed with Augmented Reality in mind. This title can be classified as a joke sim, similar to Surgeon Simulator, I Am Bread, or Probably Archery. The game is set in the year 2050, when most humans’ tasks were handed down to specialized machines. In order to remind humanity that their ancestors used to work like this, a special simulation program was created to teach people of the future what true work used to mean. The game has no specific goals. As you play you pursue certain occupations, such as chef, shopkeeper, or office worker, allowing you to manipulate the objects around you. However, using them in the proper, intended way is not so easy, as the over the top physics make even the simplest actions challenging and hilarious at the same.
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Tango Fiesta
September 24, 2015
Action, 2D, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Singleplayer, Shooters, Top-down.
A 2D shooter game played from the top-down view. The game was inspired by action films from the 1980s and the plot here constitutes a loose mixture of different movie premises and various things that happened to the protagonist, delivering a parodistic vision of the era. The protagonist is accompanied by five other characters that help him ridicule popular action film tropes and characters. The player explores subsequent locations and eliminates hordes of different enemies with many different weapons; also, the game features powerful bosses. Particular levels are generated procedurally and are set in one of several fully destructible environments, such as sandy beaches, a jungle in Central America, gloomy graveyards or a futuristic city. Although Tango Fiesta can be played solo, the game emphasizes the co-op experience for up to 4 players. The old-school graphics bring the arcade classics from the 1980s to mind, just as the creators as desired, save for the ever-present pixels. Nonetheless, both the in-game locations and character models are very simple.
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