Dragon Age: Inquisition - The Descent
August 11, 2015
RPG, Fantasy, Classic RPG, Sandbox, Singleplayer, TPP.
The second story-based DLC to Dragon Age: Inquisition, a game released in 2014. The expansion is set before the main story's finale, once again taking the player into the Deep Roads, a location known from the previous installments in the series. These comprise a vast network of underground tunnels that were left in the hands of the Darkspawn after the First Blight. Your team will have to investigate the source of mysterious earthquakes threatening the realm of Thedas. The new content is not limited to story-related quests, also bringing up a number of deadly traps, new opponents, as well as other dangers. In the game you can learn more about the history of dwarves, get new, unique gear, and unlock more achievements.
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MEG 9: Lost Echoes
September 21, 2017
Action, Crafting, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
An action game with strategy game elements and plot written by William Gibson, the legendary science-fiction writer, known as the father of cyberpunk subgenre. MEG 9: Lost Echoes takes us into distant future, to an alternative dimension created for scientific purposes. When the communication between the research facility located in the research area and Earth gets cut off, the player enters action as a pilot of a massive battle vehicle to find out what is going on. During the game, aside from constant combat, we explore locations, and gather items and hints regarding the state of the facility. Our greatest enemy is a mysterious power that has the ability to take over derelict machines and transform them into vicious metal beasts. Fortunately, our vehicle is heavily armored, armed with up to two types of weaponry, and can be freely upgraded and modified. One of the most important assets of our machine is a dog-like robot called MEG 9. It’s used for recon, hacking terminals, and gathering resources from which we construct various defense systems.
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Red Ash
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Adventure, Post-apocalypse, Action Adventure, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, TPP.
An action-adventure game and a spiritual successor to Mega Man Legends, developed by the creators of the original. Red Ash is set on an Earth-like planet, where a long war with intelligent machines pushed the humanity to the brink of extinction. The player assumes the role of an adventurer, who specializes in salvaging remains of an ancient civilization, which can help rebuild human society. The story told in Red Ash starts off when a giant mobile citadel is getting dangerously close to the city of Great Slope. Local authorities prepare a massive cannon to be able to deal with the danger. The problem is, there are some incredibly precious technologies stored within the huge robot. That’s why the game’s protagonist has to get inside and retrieve artifacts hidden there before the robot comes within the cannon’s range of fire. In the game you get to explore locations, collect items, avoid traps and fight – in combat you can use all sorts of firearms. Gameplay mechanics are also enriched by occasional logic puzzles and RPG elements.
Bonded
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Adventure, Post-apocalypse, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
A post-apocalyptic adventure game developed by Portugal studio Arkavi. The story of Bonded starts many years after the events during which humanity had fallen prey to the machine rebellion. The main character of the game is Mira, a little girl that spent her whole life in a bunker which protected her from the mechanical enemies. When the bunker inhabitants start dying due to a mysterious illness, girl’s parents go looking for a cure. As one can guess, they don’t return in the appointed time. The protagonist goes on a journey to find them. She is accompanied by a domestic robot named Bao who in contrast to others of his kind doesn’t have deadly intentions. During the game one will not participate in typical battle sequences. The key aspect to the game’s mechanics is the ability to switch between the girl and her robot and use their unique abilities to solve various riddles.
Colonial Conquest
July 28, 2015
Strategy, Crowdfunding, Historical, Hotseat, Internet, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
A turn-based strategy game developed by Argonauts Interactive, taking place between 19th and 20th century, in the age of conquest and warfare. During the game, we assume the role of one of the historic figures, such as Theodore Roosevelt, Queen Victoria, Emperor Meiji, Wilhelm II, Jules Ferry, or Alexander III, while our objective is to lead our empire to world domination. Colonial Conquest is a turn-based game, with each turn representing one season of the year, built from three basic phases: building phase (only during the spring), movement phase, and attack phase. The game comprises of 130 regions that are controlled by other countries, while the players can reach their goals through land and naval warfare. The game was created mainly with multiplayer matches in mind, with up to six players taking control of a different leader.
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Ironkraft: Road to Hell
October 22, 2015, Early Access
Action, 2.5D, Platformers, Post-apocalypse, Cars, Side-scroll, Singleplayer, Shooters, Indie Games.
Side-scrolling action game with original mechanics, which can be described as a post-apocalyptic car brawler. Ironkraft: Road to Hell is a debut project from Invoker Studios, whose employees previously worked on Ryse: Son of Rome, The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing trilogy, and even The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings. The game is set in a wacky alternative version of the World War II. Our planet has been taken over not only by the Nazis, but also zombies and aliens, and the remaining humans dwell in isolated colonies. Only the so-called Roadtrackers dare to travel the dangerous roads in order to carry goods in their massive cars. As one of them, the player gets a fully customizable vehicle, which can be equipped with loads of gadgets and deadly weapons – which are as crazy as the game’s themes. While driving this monster-on-wheels, the hero traverses 2.5D levels like in a classic platform game. In order to reach his destination he has to overcome environmental obstacles, fight enemies, and search for hidden treasures.
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Super Awesome Quest
July 9, 2015
RPG, 2D, Puzzle Elements, Fantasy, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.
A unique title from Boomzap Entertainment, combining features of RPG with games from the match-3 genre. Players take control of Greg the knight, who, along with his companions, sets off on a dangerous journey for fame and wealth. What makes Super Awesome Quest stand out is its original battle system. Tiles on the bottom of the screen have symbols that refer to various actions (e.g. attacking or defending). However, they are oriented face down, and we only see those that adjoin them. If two tiles that represent the same action border on each other, their effect will be enhanced. This is complemented by the presence of various potions and equipment we collect throughout the game. Super Awesome Quest employs good-looking, two-dimensional visuals with cartoonish style.
Lichtspeer
September 27, 2016
Arcade, 2D, Humorous, Indie Games, Co-op, Mythology, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Polish games, Singleplayer.
A simplistic arcade game requiring the player to throw spears at incoming enemies. This is the debut of Lichthund - an independent Polish developer. The game is set in the far future and the world itself was inspired by Germanic mythology, which is combined here with elements of science fiction and abstract humor. The player assumes the role of a bright-haired warrior who traverses this fantasy world and fights mythological creatures. Throwing bright spears at enemies approaching from the right side of the screen is the core element of the game. The player's objective here is to hit the target before it manages to reach the protagonist. The gameplay is diversified with special powers, such as the rainfall of luminous spears that encompasses the entire map. Powers such as this one can be upgraded alongside progression. Subsequent locations are highly diverse, as is the bestiary here. From time to time, the player encounters powerful bosses - defeating them requires application of adequate tactics. Lichtspeer stands out with its interesting graphic style, which is made of two-dimensional objects and bright colors.
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Superbeat: Xonic
October 22, 2015
Arcade, Music, Rhythm, Singleplayer.
A light-hearted music game, released exclusively for PlayStation Vita. The developers responsible for Superbeat: Xonic are known for DJMax, a popular music game series, and have changed the studio name to Nurijoy in 2014. The gameplay in Superbeat: Xonic is based on pressing in the right moment the discs that move on the screen. Depending on the discs’ colors, we either hold or move some of them in the chosen direction. The creators introduced several difficulty levels, a point system which counts our combinations, and numerous bonuses rewarding player's speed or ability. We can choose from a number of gameplay modes and different songs. Superbeat: Xonic offers over fifty songs composed by Korean performers. Among them, we can find typical pop hits, as well as broadly defined electronic music, or rock. Superbeat: Xonic is full of colored lightning effects, highlighting the disco-electronic design of the game.
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Star Wars: The Clone Wars
October 28, 2002
Action, Movies, Multiplayer, PS Plus Premium, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Star Wars, TPP.
Third action game, accompanying the premiere of Star Wars: Clone Wars. We play the role of Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi, who on the planet Rhen Var are trying to prevent the Confederacy troops from taking over the deadly Sith's weapons called Dark Reaper. The game is divided into two segments, in which we fight in the air at the controls of machines and in the traditional way with the use of light swords and Jedi power.
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AeternoBlade
February 18, 2014
Action, 2.5D, RPG Elements, Fantasy, Indie Games, Metroidvania, Platformers, Action Adventure, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.
Arcade action game with RPG elements realized in the classic convention of metroidvania. Players take on the role of a young warrior wielding a sword controlling time, who wants to take revenge on the demon responsible for the destruction of her village.
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Nova-111
August 25, 2015
Adventure, 2D, Puzzle Elements, Strategic Elements, Arcade Elements, Indie Games, Action Adventure, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
An unusual adventure game by Funkatronic Labs, combining elements of platformer and turn-based strategy productions. The plot of Nova-111 revolves around the effects of an experiment conducted by 111 ingenious scientists from an alternate world, where time flows in turns. The result of their actions is an anomaly that merged both worlds. As a pilot of the research vessel Nova, we have to find and rescue the scientists and to remove the anomaly to separate the dimensions. While playing, we explore two-dimensional levels that resemble those from traditional adventure games. However, most actions — including movement and combat — take place in turns. The production features many strategic fights and arcade challenges, but the main emphasis was put on solving puzzles, most of which require us to creatively use the protagonist’s special powers. Another key gameplay element is gathering parts that enable us to enhance our ship.
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Bus Simulator 16
March 2, 2016
Simulation, Buses and Streetcars, Economic, Internet, Multiplayer, Cars, Singleplayer, TPP, Transport.
Another installment of a simulator series allowing you to play as a driver of public transport bus, developed by the British company Astragon. In contrast to previous entries in the series, the game was developed by the Austrian studio StillAlive, previously known for the action adventure game, Son of Nor. The new developer made sure that player's role is not limited only to driving, but reflects all aspects of a bus driver's work as closely as possible. Therefore, during the game we are also responsible for, among others, interactions with passengers, ticket sales, and dealing with various random situations that can happen in urban transport. Bus Simulator 16 introduces a reputation system in which our popularity changes depending on how well we fulfill our responsibilities. The passengers' trust, which translates directly into revenue and business development, depends on our actions.
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Devilian
December 10, 2015
RPG, Fantasy, Internet, MMO, MMORPG, PvE, PvP, Action RPG.
A fantasy action RPG enriched with a number of MMO elements. In the game, we assume the role of the last defenders of Aelkein - unique heroes that fight a bloody battle to save their world from a fallen god. The game takes place in an open world divided into various lands, where we undertake the main story quests, as well as some cooperative ones (for example: boss raids). There are four character classes at the players’ disposal, each having unique equipment and skills that belong to three different skills trees. Additionally, Devilian offers a quite powerful crafting system, the ability to use animals as mounts, and a number of other, typical MMO features, such as forming guilds and alliances or trading with other players.
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X-Mercs
October 19, 2015
Strategy, Internet, Multiplayer, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Turn-based, Free-to-play.
A mobile science fiction tactical strategy game by Game Insight. X-Mercs takes us to the year of 2082 when Earth is ravaged by long-lasting wars for resources. This state of affairs is exploited by aliens. To make things worse, it turned out that a valuable mineral which seemed to be the planet’s only hope causes monstrous mutations in plants and animals. While playing, we assume the role of a private military corporation’s owner and our task is to face the dangers. Similar to the famous XCOM series, the gameplay is divided into two aspects. The first one is managing a base, which involves gathering resources, developing new technologies, and recruiting mercenaries. The other is going on turn-based missions that let our soldiers acquire experience and new skills.
Toro
May 15, 2015
Sports, Singleplayer, Animals.
A simulation game from the Spanish studio RECO Technology, focusing on the world-famous bullfighting, rooted deeply in Spanish culture, but also causing huge controversies around the world. We start as a novice torero and try to become a prominent figure on the arena. To achieve this, we must climb up the ladder by taking part in more and more prestigious contests. Gameplay is based on the aforementioned bullfights, which mostly come down to repeating the same gestures to draw animal’s attention. Sometimes a bull will get the better of the protagonist, forcing the player to deal with a QTE sequence in order to minimize the damage from mauling. Quick reactions are crucial for getting through the game. Three-dimensional visuals of Toro are rather poor, due to it being a low budget project.
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So Many Me
July 17, 2014
Arcade, 2D, Crowdfunding, Puzzle Elements, Indie Games, Platformers, Singleplayer.
A colorful playground logic game, reminiscent of the cult Lemmingi with its mechanics. We play the role of a green creature named Filo, who has the ability to control countless amounts of his own clones. When the world faces a threat from the ancient evil, Filo and his brethren embark on a mission to save him.
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The Peanuts Movie: Snoopy's Grand Adventure
November 3, 2015
Arcade, 2.5D, Cartoons, Internet, Comics, Co-op, LAN, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Platformers, Splitscreen, Singleplayer.
A classic 2.5D platformer, accompanying The Peanuts Movie, based on Charles M. Schulz's comic strip - Peanuts - that was published from 1950 to 2000. Story-wise, the game is not connected to the comic or the 2015 movie, but it is similar to them in how it presents characters and environments. The Peanuts Movie: Snoopy's Grand Adventure lets you play as one of the key characters of the comic – Snoopy the dog. He is trying to find his master and friends, who are playing hide and seek. To this end, he needs to wander through fantastic lands existing in his imagination. On the way, the protagonist finds special outfits that give him numerous abilities useful for overcoming new obstacles. Moreover, the creators included co-op gameplay, in which the second player takes on the role of a small yellow bird called Woodstock.
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Disgaea Triple Collection
July 10, 2015
RPG, Fantasy, Humorous, jRPG, Package, Singleplayer, Tactics, Turn-based, PlayStation Exclusive, Isometric View.
A compilation of three installments of Disgaea, a popular tactical jRPG series developed by Nippon Ichi Software. The package contains: Disgaea 3: Absence of Justice, Disgaea 4: A Promise Unforgotten, and Disgaea Dimension 2: A Brighter Darkness. While each of the included title has received visual upgrades, including HD support, the collection doesn’t contain any DLCs or upgrades that appeared in PlayStation Vita ports. The Disgaea series is distinguished by its unique humor, numerous pop-culture references and stories that evoke various books, comics, anime, and fantasy films. Enemy encounters are the main highlight of the game, taking place in a turn-based system on a tactical grid. Additionally, the game is characterized by clear visuals with two-dimensional sprites representing the heroes inhabiting a three-dimensional game world.
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The Living Dungeon
November 2, 2015
Party, Fantasy, Hotseat, Indie Games, Internet, Multiplayer, Board & Card, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
A fantasy video game in which you play as a character of your choice, and your task varies depending on the game mode. In the expansive story mode, you complete missions, explore randomly generated dungeons, gather useful items and fight enemies. In the online multiplayer mode, you need to eliminate other players in one of the four sub-modes: Assassination, Head Hunter, Random Assassination, and Escape. During your turn, you can commit five various actions; you have two minutes for that, which calls for quick and creative thinking. To succeed, you need luck and a sense of strategy, which can help you outsmart your opponents. The Living Dungeon features very high-quality visuals — the game faithfully recreates figurines, moving around a fully-3D map. Curiously, there are two graphic styles to choose from: a dark fantasy one and a less grim one, resembling a tavern game.
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Krosmaster Arena
November 9, 2015
Strategy, RPG Elements, Fantasy, Internet, Multiplayer, Board & Card, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
A video game adaptation of a board game of the same title, set in the universe of the popular MMORPGs Wakfu and Dofus. Just like its two predecessors it was developed by the French company Ankama. The title expands on the ideas known from the original, while combining elements of a board game, tactical turn-based strategy, and RPG. Gameplay focuses on spectacular duels of the most famous warriors from both of the aforementioned games. Unlike other typical board games Krosmaster Arena lets you command a party of champions, whom you recruit gradually as you play. Each one of them has their own characteristic skills, hence the key to success lies not only in proper tactics, but also smart use of the characters, so that they complement one another on the battlefield. Gameplay is enriched by a wide selection of special cards that represent spells and items – multiplying the available tactical options even further.
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MOP: Operation Cleanup
February 9, 2016
Arcade, 2D, Indie Games, Platformers, Singleplayer.
A classic two-dimensional platformer by Mexican studio EnsenaSoft. The action takes place in the unspecified future in which Earth has fallen into ruin, covered with garbage. After the collapse of human civilization, new life forms emerged and, having underwent numerous mutations, eventually turned into hostile creatures. Designed to dispose of not only garbage but also mutants, the eponymous robot, called MOP, is here to save the day. The mechanics of MOP: Operation Cleanup bear a resemblance to classic platform games. During the game you move toward the right side of the screen, jump on platforms, avoid traps, and find various collectibles. There is also a wide range of enemies that you can evade or eliminate. The game is divided into five diversified levels depicting different parts of the world, each featuring side objectives to complete.
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Colopl Rune Story
July 23, 2015
RPG, Internet, Multiplayer, Action RPG, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.
An action role-playing game by COLOPL NI, released for mobile devices. The game is set in a fantasy world and you play as a one of the heroes, who search for mysterious ancient runes that, according to legends, are filled with magical power. You can choose from over 200 characters and six specializations: Fencer, Lancer, Brawler, Sniper, Mage, and Warrior. The game focuses on exploring the eleven varied islands, completing quests (over 1000 of them), fighting the encountered enemies, and expanding your village. The combat takes place in real time on small enclosed arenas, and to win you have to use spectacular combo attacks and special abilities. An important aspect of the game is building a village, where you gather resources and develop the abilities of you characters. Colopl Rune Story features both a single player mode and a multiplayer mode for up to four players. The game utilizes a free-to-play model with microtransactions.
Ninja Senki DX
February 23, 2016
Arcade, 2D, Indie Games, Ninja, Platformers, Singleplayer.
An old-school 2D platform game developed by Tribute Games, whose best-known work is Mercenary Kings. The main hero of Ninja Senki DX is a warrior named Hayate, who seeks revenge on demons for the death of princess Kinuhime. The protagonists decides to cast aside the iron rules of his clan and set out on a lethal crusade against the residents of the hell, mythological beasts, and other enemies. In terms of gameplay, it is a typical arcade game in which the hero jumps across platforms, collects coins and various power-ups, avoids traps, and deals with enemies using an endless supply of (in this particular case) shurikens. The journey leads him through more and more dangerous enemies. In order to defeat bosses you have to find and take advantage of their weaknesses. The game features simple pixel art graphics, so to resemble classic NES games.
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Frozen Synapse 2
September 13, 2018
Strategy, Indie Games, Internet, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Tactics, Turn-based.
A full-fledged continuation of a science-fiction turn-based strategy developed by Mode 7 Games. In its premise, Frozen Synapse 2 doesn’t differ much from what its predecessor offered, and focuses on combat using small units, emphasizing strategic planning. The main distinguishing element of the game (and the whole series) is the fact that the encounters are turn-based, but the players make their moves simultaneously, rather than alternately. This forces a completely different approach from the players, and keeps them on their toes when anticipating the next move of their enemy. In contrast to its predecessor, Frozen Synapse 2 has a much more open world, directly resulting in bigger maps, which has an utmost impact on the strategic layer of the game. The whole game is seen from a good old top-down view, and introduces a similar stern visual style, with a rather cold color palette.
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Siralim
June 16, 2014
RPG, 2D, Dungeon Crawler, Fantasy, Indie Games, Roguelike, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
Oldskulowy RPG game type dungeon crawler with light raspberries of the roguelike genre. As the ruler of the title land of Siralim, we travel through procedurally generated dungeons and get used to various creatures, then with their help to fight turn-based battles against monsters, perform random tasks and collect magical treasures. We also take care of our royal castle.
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Emergency Mobile
July 10, 2012
Strategy, Economic, Rescue, RTS, Singleplayer.
The mobile version of the popular PC-based strategic series Emergency, in which we take care of the local crisis management centre, dealing with the consequences of various accidents, disasters and natural disasters. In 13 different scenarios, whose action develops dynamically depending on the player's actions, we make use of 18 specialized rescue units.
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Obliteracers
February 24, 2016
Racing, Indie Games, Internet, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Cars, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
A game by the independent developer Space Dust Studios from Australia, also known under the trade name Varkian Empire. Embracing cartoonish aesthetics, it is a party racing game with action elements. The game mechanics of Obliteracers are inspired by such classic series as Micro Machines or Mario Kart. During the game you take part in small, intergalactic racing competitions organized on exotic planets. The game features a wide array of strange opponents, such as a humanoid elephants or birds along with various kinds of robots. Your objective, apart from winning the race, is to eliminate the competitors by using numerous weapons and collecting power-ups while driving. The game was designed to provide entertainment through its frantic gameplay, allowing up to 16 players to race in front of the same screen. Not only can you use the traditional gamepads as controllers, but also notebooks, tablets, or even smartphones.
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Level 22: Gary's Misadventure
January 28, 2016
Action, 2D, Humorous, Indie Games, Singleplayer, Stealth, Isometric View.
A comical sneaking game developed by French studio, Moving Player. The player becomes a typical white collar working for one of the big corporations. The protagonist, who is notoriously late to work, is given an ultimatum: if he's late one more time, he's fired. When the main character had once again overslept after a party night, the only way for him to avoid the consequences is to sneak into his workplace without anyone noticing. In Level 22: Gary’s Misadventure the player is tasked with getting through 22 floors of a skyscraper. Each of them full of security guards, cleaning crews, and coworkers. The gameplay focuses on hiding in various places and distracting people on the way. If needed, one can use more aggressive methods such as knocking someone out or spiking their drink with a strong laxative.
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Britney Spears: American Dream
May 18, 2016
Simulation, Music, Singleplayer, Life Sim, Free-to-play.
A celebrity life simulator developed by Glu Mobile, the creators of similar games: Katy Perry Pop and Kim Kardashian: Hollywood. Britney Spears: American Dream is a mobile game based on free-to-play model with optional microtransactions. The player assumes the role of a young person – a man or a woman – who dreams of a career of a pop music idol. The titular singer helps the protagonist in getting to the top. Britney Spears: American Dream features a story campaign for one player during which one speaks to NPCs, participates in social meetings and reacts to unforeseen circumstances. The character created by the player must also make sure it has proper image – select fashion clothes, accessories, instruments etc. In order to gain money to buy these items, one must record songs, music videos and promote them so that they get to the toplists. Similarly as other games developed by Glu Mobile, Britney Spears: American Dream features two-dimensional graphics featuring comic book-like visual style.
Shiren The Wanderer: The Tower of Fortune and the Dice of Fate
June 4, 2015
RPG, 2D, Dungeon Crawler, Fantasy, jRPG, Roguelike, Singleplayer, Top-down, Turn-based.
A Japanese roguelike role-playing game and a part of the Mystery Dungeon series. Shiren The Wanderer: The Tower of Fortune and the Dice of Fate was originally released in 2010 for Nintendo DS only in Japan, while its enhanced edition, Shiren the Wanderer 5 Plus was released in 2015. You play as a quiet wandering warrior named Shiren, accompanied by a talkative ferret called Koppa. The protagonist climb the enormous Tower of Fortune, at the top of which lives a deity capable of changing the fate of every mortal. The locations are randomly generated, and the turn-based gameplay focuses on combat and upgrading Shiren's statistics. Death in the game is final; when you die, your experience is brought down to zero, your equipment is lost, and new maps with new enemies are generated. Additionally, the game features occasional puzzles to solve and a day-and-night cycle, which makes your sight range smaller as darkness falls.
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Melty Blood Actress Again Current Code
December 31, 2011
Fighting, 2D, Internet, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Singleplayer.
Melty Blood Actress Again Current Code is a classic two-dimensional fight developed for PCs. The game boils down to one-on-one duels with the use of an extensive gallery of characters. The game puts much more emphasis on the storyline than is standard in this genre, but it also offers traditional multiplayer games.
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Lost Frontier
June 2, 2016
Strategy, 2D, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Singleplayer, Tactics, Turn-based, Western.
A turn-based strategy game for mobile devices, set in the American Old West. It was developed by the Mika Mobile studio and takes the player to a land combining the Wild West with occultist ideas. Such a combination gave plenty of room to the creators, when it came to writing the scenarios and inventing the virtual weapons. The game focuses mainly on turn-based battles during which, the player can command over twenty different types of units. Contrary to the majority of similar games however, units do not last longer than through one battle here - the game places a special emphasis on winning at all costs. Later on, the player replenishes the casualties. Only the so-called Living Legends are an exception here, for the player can gradually upgrade their statistics alongside progression. Making good use of their skills, the player is capable of tipping the balance in favour of their victory more than once.
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Vampire Legends: The True Story of Kisilova
August 3, 2015
Adventure, Casual, Historical, Horror, Singleplayer, Hidden Objects, 18th Century.
A casual HOPA game developed by Organic 2 Digital Studio. Vampire Legends: The True Story of Kisilova takes us to 18th century Europe, fifty years after a terrible plague decimated Habsburg lands. A small city, Kisilova, observes a series of mysterious deaths, which seem to foreshadow the return of the plague. In order to prevent a widespread panic from ensuing, the Prince of Wittemberg sends a pair of investigators to the town, who are tasked with discovering the truth. The plot of the game is inspired by a real-life incident from 1725, when a deceased Serbian farmer named Petar Blagojevic was rumored to have become a vampire. The authors mixed real events with folk legends, creating an engaging story. When it comes to mechanics, Vampire Legends is a traditional adventure game intertwined by hidden object sections. During the game, we explore static locations, converse with encountered characters, gather items, and solve logic puzzles. Additionally, we need to make decisions that influence the plot, influencing the final outcome of the story.
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Star Wars: Battlefront - Outer Rim
April 5, 2016
Action, FPP, FPS, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Science Fiction, Star Wars, Shooters, TPP, TPS.
The second large expansion pack to an online action game, Star Wars: Battlefront, developed by EA DICE. The Outer Rim DLC introduces four brand new multiplayer maps. They let players fight in the factories and among pipelines and platforms on Sullust, as well as in Jabba the Hutt’s throne room and in his garage on Tatooine. It also expands the game by two new characters: Greedo and Nien Nunba – both are well known to fans of the original movie trilogy. We also get a brand new game mode called Extraction, in which the Rebel forces must see to it that a valuable shipment of resources gets safely delivered to their transport ship, whereas the Empire aims to prevent that from happening. On top of that there are two new weapons and three extra Star Cards: Scatter Gun, Dioxis Grenade, and Adrenaline Stim.
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The Emerald Maiden: Symphony of Dreams
February 17, 2016
Adventure, 2D, Casual, 80s, Singleplayer, Hidden Objects.
A casual adventure game from the hidden object genre, developed for PC and mobiles devices by Gogii Games studio, known for Princess Isabella: A Witch’s Curse. Once again, creators take us to London during the end of 20th century. We play as a young woman, abandoned by her parents as an infant, who suddenly receives a mysterious invitation, promising to let her meet her mother. The girl quickly travels to the titular Emerald Maiden – and underwater complex for European elite, where something ominous lurks. As a classic hidden object game, Emerald Maiden requires keen eyes which will help you find items, and logical thinking to solve the puzzles. In addition, a dozen of mini-games supplement the gameplay. Those who are less patient can use a system of hints in the form of a robot accompanying heroine.
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Pokemon Sun
November 18, 2016
RPG, jRPG, Co-op, Pokemon, Science Fiction, Turn-based, Nintendo Exclusive.
Pokemon Sun is another installment of the popular game series, developed for many years on successive generations of portable Nintendo consoles.
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Jotun: Valhalla Edition
September 29, 2015
Action, 2D, Hack'and'slash, Indie Games, Norse Mythology, Singleplayer, Isometric View.
Set in Norse mythology, an independent action game with an arcade combat system. Jotun is a Kickstarter project. The title was initially released on PC, then published on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Wii U as an expanded edition called Jotun: Valhalla Edition featuring an additional game mode. Players are told the story of a Viking warrior named Thora who died an inglorious death. Before she passes through the gates of Valhalla, she needs to prove her worth to the Gods. Gameplay in Jotun utilizes an isometric view. Players assume the role of Thora who travels through the Nordic purgatory, divided into nine levels in which she has to release and defeat powerful elemental giants known as the jotun. During gameplay, players also come across various secrets and learn about the heroine’s life and the cause of her death. Jotun features hand-drawn visuals, an excellent soundtrack, and dialogues recorded in Icelandic, which emphasizes the game’s Nordic atmosphere.
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Legion TD 2
October 1, 2021
Strategy, Fantasy, Indie Games, Internet, Multiplayer, RTS, Online, Singleplayer, Tower Defense.
Legion TD 2 is an online strategy game for PC, and an unusual variation of the tower defense genre. The game focuses on PvP battles. We train our king's defensive units and employ mercenaries to attack the ruler of the opposing team.
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Faeria
March 8, 2017
Strategy, Fantasy, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Indie Games, Internet, Card Games, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
A card game with turn-based strategy elements that uses free-to-play distribution model with microtransactions. Faeria invites the players into an old fantasy world, home to humans as well as other intelligent species. The game puts emphasis on the lore and contains much additional information about the fictional universe. As for the gameplay, Faeria represents an unorthodox approach to the card game genre. Duels between two players are the foundation of the game. The fights are waged by using cards drawn from users’ personal decks. The warriors must also gather resources and use them in the duels. The cards represent heroes, effects and spells, but they cannot be played freely. Instead they have to be used on special, hexagon fields. Empty at first, the map becomes filled with hexes due to the player’s actions, and various terrain types affect the behavior of units and spells. Another innovation in the game is the necessity for characters to find themselves on adjacent fields in order to start the battle. It is worth adding that Faeria also allows the owners of various gaming platforms to face each other.
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Crash Dive
June 12, 2014
Simulation, World War II, Submarines, Under Water, Singleplayer.
Crash Dive is a PC-based simulation of the German U-boot, which patrolled the Atlantic during World War II. The game focuses on realism, but softens it with a little bit of agility elements. Production offers both independent clashes and a dynamic campaign.
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10 Second Ninja X
July 19, 2016
Arcade, 2D, Indie Games, Ninja, Platformers, Singleplayer.
A dynamic action platform game in which the player, as the titular ninja warrior, faces an army of robots. 10 Second Ninja X is an improved version of 10 Second Ninja, a game that was released in 2014 on personal computers. Both titles were developed by independent studio Four Circle Interactive. On each level the player is tasked with eliminating robots scattered across the map as fast as possible – by using either katana or firearms. The task is harder due to various traps and the fact that one has only 10 seconds for completing it. This forces the player to repeat the challenges many times in order to obtain the best possible result and reach the top of internet rankings. Successes are awarded with stars which are required for unlocking new levels. There are 100 levels in 10 Second Ninja X, 60 of which were unavailable in the original version of the game. The title offers colorful, simple 2D graphics with resolution upscaled to 1080p.
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Kingdom Wars 2: Battles
March 4, 2016
Strategy, Crafting, Fantasy, Indie Games, Internet, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer, Zombie.
Set in a fantasy setting, a real-time strategy being another installment in the series started in 2011 with a MMORTS game – Dawn of Fantasy (later re-imagined as a free-to-play game Kingdom Wars). The plot in Kingdom Wars 2: Battles takes us to the land plunged into the chaos of war between humans, elves, and orcs. With the advent of the undead, the fourth powerful race, the divided parties need to join their forces and together face the new, dreadful enemy. Mechanics combine aspects of classic RTS games with a number of modern solutions, like card games, survival elements, and an extensive crafting system. Gameplay consists of economic and military levels – achieve strategic excellence and fortify and siege strongholds. The game concentrates on the single player campaign, yet still follows in its predecessors’ footsteps, introducing a wide range of multiplayer modes as well.
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Disney Art Academy
April 7, 2016
Puzzle, Disney, Educational, Singleplayer, Nintendo Exclusive.
Another application from Nintendo 3DS’ Art Academy, a series of educational games that teach us how to draw. Unlike its Pokémon-centered predecessor, this time we are given a completely new challenge, trying to create images of over 80 characters known from animated duo of Disney and Pixar. Gameplay of Disney Art Academy remains the same as in the previous title, following a series of lessons that progressively introduce us to more and more complicated drawing techniques. It is complemented by Free Paint Mode, which allow us to create whatever images we want, as well as previously featured social services that we can use to publish our works through Miiverse and social networks.
Coast Guard
October 21, 2015
Simulation, Adventure Elements, FPP, Rescue, Singleplayer, TPP.
A game recreating the various situations encountered by coast guard officers, developed by Reality Twist - the team responsible for Ship Simulator: Maritime Search and Rescue. The main hero of Coast Guard, Finn Asdair, and his teammates – an engineer, Fatima Morgane, main investigator, Colman Bauers, and a forensic specialist, Larry La Bouche have to face a number of dangerous tasks, such as saving people from burning vessels, fishing out survivors, or investigating shipwrecks. Most of the time, we control a coast guard unit, seen from a third-person perspective. Our ship is sometimes supported by a smaller boat, of which we assume control during certain emergencies. Additionally, Coast Guard introduces an ability to disembark the boat in order to search an island, or a room on an oil rig. In such cases, the game switches to a FPP mode, and we have to use available items to solve encountered problems, similarly to adventure games. Coast Guard employs three-dimensional visuals, but their quality is not a highlight of the game.
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Paws: A Shelter 2 Game
March 24, 2016
Adventure, Indie Games, Action Adventure, Singleplayer, TPP, Animals.
An action adventure game from Might and Delight studio, set in world created for the sandbox simulator, Shelter 2. It is a story of a young lynx and his bear companion, who venture through the vast and dangerous world searching for home. As far as game mechanics go, Paws: A Shelter 2 Game combines the unique features of the Shelter simulation series with adventure and platformer elements. Instead of sandbox freedom, the game offers a linear plotline and allows us to control two independent characters, who can cooperate to solve puzzles and avoid various traps. The game employs the same visual style as the original Shelter 2, although we observe game’s world from third-person perspective, and many features not present in the original title, like the ability to follow a trail using senses other than sight.
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SkidStorm
December 6, 2017
Racing, Arcade Elements, Vector Graphics, Internet, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Top-down.
An arcade top-down racing game. Eat My Dust! was developed by Immobile Games studio (Hopping Penguin and Master Archer 3D) for mobile platforms. The title is a typical example of the genre, featuring a light tone and vector graphics. The players can use several vehicles that are unlocked as they progress in the game. The tracks on which the races take place all feature desert scenery. Despite the fact of being short, they are filled with various ramps, traps, and destructible objects that make the races more interesting. The developers made sure that their game has simple, intuitive controls – the game uses automatic acceleration and auto-regenerating boost. The player must focus only on controlling the vehicle. Eat My Dust! offers both single- and multiplayer. The first mode offers many races against AI as part of the campaign, and time trials. As for the multiplayer mode, up to four players can play simultaneously.
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Between Me and the Night
January 22, 2016
Adventure, Action Adventure, Singleplayer.
The game is the debut work from the RainDance studio. It is an action adventure game featuring arcade elements. The story is focused on two figures: a boy living in the modern, surrealistic world, and a medieval knight traveling across a magical land. Both storylines are tightly interconnected and are being gradually brought together as the game progresses. The mechanics combine elements of typical point-and-click adventure games with classic arcade elements. The player's tasks are to explore, gather items, and solve puzzles. From time to time, the player will be tested not only in terms of logical thinking, but also in manual skills. The game features a simplistic system of character movement - the player can only go left or right. Furthermore, the player's inventory is limited to six items.
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Juggernaut Wars
January 25, 2016
RPG, Fantasy, Internet, MOBA, Multiplayer, Action RPG, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.
An action RPG with elements of MOBA in a fantasy setting, created for mobile devices by the Dutch My.com company. The story takes us to Hardan, a world engulfed by war between two factions: League and Cohort. Players lead teams of heroes and fight for one of the sides to put an end to the conflict and bring back the peace to this land. The game comes down to exploration and clashing in dynamic duels, which require using the unique skills of over 30 heroes, representing one of four available classes. Game mechanics are quite simple and based on choosing the appropriate members and skillful usage of possessed powers. The game also features an RPG-like character development system and numerous pieces of equipment to collect. The production is designed both for solitary players and those preferring multiplayer.
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Little Racers
March 26, 2009
Racing, 2D, Arcade Elements, Indie Games, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Top-down, Xbox Exclusive.
Simple, two-dimensional racing game in a classic top view, referring to arcade games from the 16-bit era and vending machines in the living room. Players have at their disposal more than 20 routes and more than 40 cars, divided into 8 classes. We can play alone or in local/network multiplayer mode.