Survivalcraft 2
December 11, 2016
Action, Crafting, RPG Elements, FPP, Sandbox, Singleplayer, Survival.
The second installment in a mobile sandbox series developed by Candy Rufus Games. Survivalcraft 2 enables the players to enter a vast sandbox world built from three-dimensional blocks. The action is seen from a first-person perspective, while the game focuses around exploration and crafting. Our job is to acquire resources that can be spent on useful tools, weapons, or inventive traps. Moreover, we’ve received the ability to weave clothes that offer certain bonuses against predators or extreme weather conditions. The game is oriented on survival – the players have to gather food, either through plant cultivation or animal hunting (we can encounter over 30 different species of animals). Each player can built his own hideout and furnish it with various electrical devices with a varying level of complexity.
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Life of Black Tiger
July 4, 2014
Arcade, Internet, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, TPP, Free-to-play.
Arcade action game from studio 1Games, in which we play the role of a black tiger abandoned by the parents. Our task is to survive in an inhospitable, dangerous world and regain family love.
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Seasons of Heaven
cancelled
Adventure, Exploration Games, Indie Games, Post-apocalypse, Action Adventure, Singleplayer, TPP, Nintendo Exclusive.
An action-adventure game developed by independent studio Any Arts Production for Nintendo Switch. Seasons of Heaven is based on a novel written by Nico Augusto. The game takes place in a post-apocalyptic world and focuses on a group of survivors who are trying to stay alive in a dangerous environment. The player controls two characters: Yannem, a boy with Asperger’s syndrome, and Ani, his faithful dog companion. The action is shown from a third person perspective and the player is exploring the world, solving environmental riddles and facing various threats, including nightmarish creatures. Frequently the only way to survive is to run away. Seasons of Heaven is powered by Unreal Engine 4. Thanks to this engine the world is rich with details and features advanced lighting system.
Halo 5: Forge
September 8, 2016
Action, FPP, FPS, Internet, Multiplayer, Science Fiction, Online, Shooters, Free-to-play.
A free tool for the owners of the PC edition of Halo 5: Guardians, acting both as map editor and a way to play fan made levels. Initially, it has been the work of the team at 343 Industries and was supposed to be a PC version of the popular Forge mode, known from the main entries in the Halo series. Additionally, the players could create their own maps or game modes, than use them in Halo 5 on consoles. Those levels can be created from scratch or by modifying sandbox maps prepared by the developers. However, the first huge update for Halo 5: Forge brought the option of testing player creations, making it a full-scale multiplayer shooter, acting as a substitute of the multiplayer mode in Halo 5, offering custom matches for up to 16 players.
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Dungeon Fighter Online
June 9, 2010
Action, 2D, Beat 'em Up, Fantasy, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Free-to-play.
Dungeon Fighter Online is an arcade game in which, like such classics as Golden Axe or Double Dragon, we keep moving to the right and fight hordes of monsters.
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Serious Sam VR: The First Encounter
March 30, 2017
Action, FPP, FPS, Internet, Meta Quest / Oculus, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, SteamVR, Shooters, VR.
A new edition of Serious Sam: The First Encounter developed by Croteam for VR device users. The players assume the role of the titular character, who is transported to ancient Egypt using a special time machine. His mission is to change the course of history, and eliminate Tah-Uma – the last of the immortals who travel across the galaxy and destroy encountered civilizations. Serious Sam VR: The First Encounter is built from fifteen extensive missions, pitting the player against enemy hordes, and allowing him to search for secrets. Our adversaries include cannon fodder, as well as more advanced opponents, including bosses. Fortunately, our hero is not unarmed, and makes use of ten varied weapons, including a classic Colt revolver, a shotgun, a chainsaw, or a portable cannon. Before the game begins, we can choose whether we want to move around the levels fluently, or employ a special teleportation system. Additionally, we can use dedicated motion controllers for aiming. Aside from the story campaign, the game offers various multiplayer modes, based on cooperation, as well as on competition.
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Gear.Club
March 2, 2016
Racing, Cars, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.
A mobile free-to-play racing game, which is the first mobile project from Eden Games, a studio known from such popular series as V-Rally or Test Drive Unlimited. The game, called Gear.Club, focuses on modern car racing, taking place on special tracks, as well as city streets. The players can choose from a number of licensed vehicles from renowned car companies. We begin the game with only a few basic vehicles, but continuous winning unlocks more and more powerful, high-end machines. A garage was left at our disposal – aside from storing our vehicles, we can upgrade or tune multiple aspects of each car. Interestingly enough, the garage is interactive, forcing the player to unlock some of its functionalities. The game is characteristic for its high realism, unusual for mobile titles, while the physics engine is quite capable of recreating the cars’ handling, with separate calculations for the engine, drive, suspension, and aerodynamics.
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Angry Birds Blast
December 21, 2016
Puzzle, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.
A logic game which is a new entry in the famed Angry Birds series. This time, we are dealing with a game inspired by match-3 (tile matching) games, but some of the mechanics are a bit different from what the genre has accustomed us to. The players are facing levels of differing shape, filled with tiles and balloons whose colors correspond to the colors of the birds trapped inside. Our job is to free the required number of birds, which means puncturing the right balloons. However, we can only do so when there are two balloons of the same color right next to each other. Similarly to other titles, Angry Birds Blast forces us to think two steps ahead, a prerequisite that often proves to be invaluable when attempting to gain the desired combination. The gameplay is further complemented by a limited number of moves, as well as numerous special items that yield certain bonuses.
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Guardians of Ember
September 20, 2017
RPG, Fantasy, Hack'and'slash, Internet, MMO, MMORPG, PvE, PvP, Isometric View, Free-to-play.
An MMORPG based on hack'n'slash mechanics - Guardians of Ember was developed by Runewaker Entertainment, the creators of Dragon's Prophet and Runes of Magic. The player is taken to a fantasy land which is being torn apart by the chaos of war. The players join the titular brotherhood, which seems to be the last hope the land of Olyndale has. The adventure begins once the player has created their character - one's in-game avatar represents one of the four races available, as well as two specialties chosen from six available in total. As a result, unusual combinations of character classes can be created in this game. The player develops their character gradually thanks to the in-game system, but also gathers and crafts new weapons and armors. The game world consists of 58 different locations and 60 randomly generated dungeons. Exploration combined with fighting the enemies encountered (including powerful bosses) constitutes the pillar of the gameplay. Furthermore, the game brings hundreds of story-based quests and side missions. The players complete the quests together, but they can also compete against one another in PvP battles. Interestingly, the player can be an owner of a house here (a base of operations that can be decorated to one's liking).
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Everybody's Golf
August 29, 2017
Sports, Golf, Internet, Multiplayer, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Singleplayer, TPP, PlayStation Exclusive.
Another installment of Everybody’s Golf, a series that accompanies various Sony consoles. Similarly to previous entries in the series, the new Everybody’s Golf is an arcade sports game for golf fans. Although the gameplay is much more accessible than in simulators, fully learning how to play it takes much time because the golf fields are controlled by realistic physics. Everybody’s Golf introduces several novelties in comparison to the previous entries. The first one is character development and customization. At first the player determines the look and clothes of their character and then they improve the character's abilities by completing specific tasks. Another important novelty are the fully open golf fields. The player can freely move, run or even drive through them in a special vehicle. In addition to single player mode, Everybody’s Golf for {PLAT} offers multiplayer modes. There are many gameplay modes available: competition, cooperation, and optional special tasks.
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ARK Park
March 22, 2018
Adventure, Dinosaurs, Exploration Games, FPP, Meta Quest / Oculus, PlayStation VR, Singleplayer, SteamVR, VR.
An exploration game designed exclusively for Virtual Reality headgear – ARK Park takes the players to a futuristic Jurassic Park clone. The action of the game includes references to the popular online survival game called ARK: Survival Evolved. In the game, one can observe the natural habitat of dinosaurs, and even ride the gigantic reptiles. The locations one gets to explore are much diversified – there is a tropical jungle, snow-capped mountain peaks, and even vast steppes. During their journey, the players can use a camera, solve relatively simple puzzles, and learn about over 100 dinosaur species – their genes serve as collectibles. Moreover, ARK Park introduces a zoo, in which one can play with the animals the genes of which have been acquired – this means stroking, feeding, and even painting them. The game is based on Unreal Engine 4, thus the visuals featured in the game are of high quality.
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House of Caravan
April 16, 2015
Adventure, Exploration Games, FPP, Horror, Indie Games, Singleplayer.
House of Caravan is an exploration adventure game created by the experienced developers from the indie studio Rosebud Games. The game takes place at the beginning of the 20th century in a town called Candlewood, located in the northern part of the United States. We play as a boy who was kidnapped by strangers on his way home from school. We end up in a grim household and we have to find our way out while facing the dark secrets hidden in the mansion. Gameplay focuses on the exploration of the house in which we are trapped. Exploring the floors and rooms, solving simple riddles, and discovering secrets that will shed new light on its history is what we will be doing most of the time. The game is presented from a first-person perspective. House of Caravan will take from 60 to 90 minutes to finish, and it will reward us with bonuses if we find all that is there to discover.
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Hieroglyphika
February 3, 2016
RPG, 2D, Egyptian Mythology, Roguelike, Singleplayer, Tactics, Turn-based.
A combination of a role-playing game and roguelike elements by indie developer M. Hanka. Hieroglyphika takes place in Egypt, where the protagonist, Howard Carter, gets trapped in an ancient pyramid, which has sunk deep into the desert sand. His task is to face the dangers awaiting him and to discover the secrets of the building. The gameplay focuses on exploration of the vast maze of the pyramid, where you can find useful equipment, such as armor, weapons and hieroglyph texts, which upon deciphering allow you to learn spells. The dangers feature varied enemies based on Egyptian mythology, as well as many traps. Both the main gameplay and combat are turn-based, putting emphasis on planning and tactics. Like in many other roguelike games, every mistake may result in the protagonist's permanent death.
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A Mortician's Tale
October 18, 2017
Adventure, Arcade Elements, Singleplayer.
Developed by the Canadian studio Laundry Bear Games, A Mortician’s Tale is an adventure game that with arcade elements. In the game, the player assumes the role of a little girl by the name of Charlie, who has recently finished a course preparing her for a job at a mortuary. After an internship at a small family business, she begins working for a large corporation, which offered her better conditions and some entirely new challenges. In terms of gameplay mechanics, A Mortician’s Tale is a narrative adventure game with certain arcade elements. During the game, one has to interact with the ghosts of the deceased and learn their stories to comfort those in grief. At the same time, the player has to prepare the bodies for their respective funerals, which takes the form of special mini-games, during which one has to use authentic techniques and tools utilized by funeral homes.
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Steel Rain
December 3, 2015
Action, 2D, RPG Elements, Strategic Elements, Indie Games, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Science Fiction, Side-scroll, Singleplayer, Shooters.
A real-world science fiction side-scroll 2D shooter with elements of strategy and RPG. In addition to repelling waves of enemies and fighting powerful bosses, the game also deals with building colonies, conducting research on new technologies and developing skills.
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Rogue Operatives
cancelled
Action, FPP, Indie Games, Internet, Multiplayer, Stealth, TPP, Free-to-play.
A multiplayer action game featuring elements of stealth, created by SIM720 - a British developer. The game focuses on two teams of players competing against each another - one team consists of agents and the other of rogues. The mechanics were based loosely on the classic hide & seek game. Rouge Operatives is played in rounds, during which the job of the agents is to track and eliminate all the rogues; the latter, on the other hand, have to remain undetected until the end of the round. What is innovative about this game however, is that although the agents are rather typical figures running around with firearms, the rogues were gifted with a unique ability to disguise themselves as different objects of the in-game environment, such as barrels, buckets, packages, shovels, rakes or ladders. This special ability allows the rogues to become one with the environment, which makes it easier to stay hidden. Additionally, both sides can make use of the various power-ups scattered throughout the maps.
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Blubber Busters
cancelled
Action, 2D, Crowdfunding, Indie Games, Platformers, Science Fiction, Shoot 'em Up, Side-scroll, Singleplayer, Shooters.
Action game, including platformer and shoot'em upa features. The task ahead is to cure cosmic whales of dangerous diseases and mutations, and thus to restore the old order in which people and animals providing interstellar transport will live in harmony with each other. The game is presented in a side perspective, and is based on the exploration of different stages and elimination of hostile enemies.
Noblemen: 1896
August 31, 2017
Strategy, Singleplayer, Steampunk, Shooters, TPP, Free-to-play.
A mobile strategy-action game by Foursaken Media. Noblemen: 1896 is set in an alternative version of the late 19th century, combining steampunk themes with elements based on World War I and the American Civil War. The game does not feature a typical story campaign; you lead one of the factions during a great conflict. In terms of mechanics, there are two aspects of the gameplay. The first aspect is a strategic one, in which you train your armies, move them around the map, manage your resources, and conquer more areas. The mode is additionally varied by collecting and using special cards. When two armies meet, the game switches into battle mode, combining the elements of shooter games and RTS, and you control one of the soldiers, using a wide range of firearms.
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Super Cat Bros.
November 17, 2016
Arcade, 2D, Platformers, Singleplayer.
A 2D mobile platform game, utilizing the free-to-play model with microtransactions. Super Cat Bros. is based on oldschool platform games, so the plot is not of much importance. You play a cat named Alex, who has to find his five siblings on a mysterious island, and find a way to travel back home. You have to complete small 2D levels by fighting enemies and avoiding various dangers. One level may take you a few minutes, but you often need more than just one try, as they are difficult to beat. Since all the cats have unique abilities, not all of the levels can be completed by playing as just one character, so you have to return to some of them after unlocking the right cat. During the game, you collect bells, which you can use to buy items and recruit allies. Super Cat Bros. features an oldchool style, based on 16-bit platform games.
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The Hacker 2.0
January 12, 2017
Strategy, Cyberpunk, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
The Hacker 2.0 is a sequel to the 2012 The Hacker. Both games were developed by Angry Bugs. The game takes place in a not so distant future and has a retro-futuristic feel to it, inspired by the 80’s film and book representation of cyberpunk. We play as a hacker who has to break into well-protected computer systems in order to gather top secret data and sabotage them. The game has two primary aspects of gameplay. Missions themselves are presented in the form of a turn-based tactical game. The virtual reality, around which our avatar moves, and the models of the security software intended to stop us are observed from an isometric point of view. We use various offensive, defensive, and special abilities when facing that software. We spend the time between our missions in front of a virtual desktop. The screen of our device serves as a monitor of our in-game computer with its simple operating system, icons, and useful apps. We use them to contact our clients, start missions, gather useful data, manage our income, and to invest and buy better software and hardware.
Hide and Shriek
October 25, 2016
Action, FPP, Horror, Internet, Multiplayer, For 2 Players.
An action horror game for two players. It is a variation on a game of hide and seek. Hide and Shriek was developed by FunCom, the creators of games like The Longest Journey, The Secret World and Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures. The story background of the title tells about the rivalry between two schools of magic. During the Halloween night the adepts of both schools decide to scare their rivals. The gameplay is focused on 1 on 1 matches that last ten minutes. In that time, the players have to use various magic tricks to scare the opponent. Traps, dark spells and terrifying masks are very helpful in that. What’s interesting, the player cannot see his opponent, so in order to track him he must look for clues and signs of his presence such as levitating objects or opened door. The action in Hide and Shriek is shown from a first-person perspective. The game offers graphics filled with details and suggestive sounds – not only the atmospheric music can influence player’s senses (and nerves), but screams and paranormal noises as well.
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Rage War: Time Battles
January 29, 2016
Strategy, Internet, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Social Networking, Tower Defense, Free-to-play.
A strategy game with MMO elements by Fury Studio. The plot follows Deonardo, a mad scientist, who constructs a time machine and, while testing it, travels to prehistory, which damages the device. Now his task is not only to help humanity to develop, but also to fix the machine. The gameplay of Rage War: Time Battles focuses on expanding your kingdom, managing the technological and economic aspects of it, and conquering the land of your AI opponent and other players. During the game you gather two basic resources: people and gold, and as the game progresses, you unlock more advanced buildings, units, and technology. The combat consists of choosing your units and arranging them. Like in many similar games, you can ally with other players, including the AI, which you can bribe to make it surrender. The game utilizes a free-to-play model with microtransactions — for real-world money you can speed up some in-game processes and buy potions allowing for researching of new technologies.
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Worms Reinforcements
May 1, 1996
Strategy, Arcade Elements, Hotseat, Humorous, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
Official addition to the 1995 Worms turn-based strategy and arcade game. The extension introduces a completely new single player campaign and several changes to the gameplay mechanics and user interface. The novelty is also the ability to design your own boards and add your own sound files to the game.
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Windlands
April 5, 2016
Arcade, Exploration Games, FPP, Meta Quest / Oculus, 3D Platformers, PlayStation VR, Action Adventure, Singleplayer, SteamVR, VR.
A three-dimensional platformer game developed by the independent team at Psytec Games with VR headsets in mind. The gameplay, presented from the first-person perspective, focuses on exploring ancient ruins and cities — the player’s task is to reach an exit or a portal that takes us to the next location. We traverse increasingly complex levels on foot; however, the protagonist has a grappling hook at his disposal which allows him to jump between platforms that float in the air. Moreover, Windlands offers three difficulty levels as well as a set of challenges for veteran players. The game features minimalistic three-dimensional graphics.
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Selma and the Wisp
August 4, 2016
Adventure, 2D, Puzzle Elements, Indie Games, Platformers, Polish, Singleplayer.
A mix of a platform game and logic game developed by Polish Toucan Studio. The plot of Selma and the Wisp focuses on the titular character – Selma, a girl who, being a witness to horrible events taking place in her house, decides to hide in her wardrobe. Surprisingly, she discovers a passageway to an eerie, gloomy world. The game is a classic side-scroller, but unusually, we take control of two characters simultaneously: the main heroine, as well as the levitating wisp i.e. St. Elmo’s fire. Exploration of the levels involves jumping over chasms, avoiding traps, and solving various environmental puzzles. Additionally, our unusual companion lights the way, and collects smaller wisps to increase his power. The game is characteristic for its high difficulty level, as well as remarkably atmospheric two-dimensional visuals.
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FallenSouls
February 15, 2015
RPG, 2D, Fantasy, Internet, MMO, MMORPG, Free-to-play.
FallenSouls is a free-to-play mobile MMORPG. The game takes us to a fantasy world threatened by the army of darkness. Our task is to face the forces of evil and defeat the army's powerful leader. We begin with the character creation, choosing from three available races (human, orc, undead) and three classes (warrior, guardian, mage). Gameplay focuses on world exploration, character progression, and turn-based combat. In combat, we can use various special abilities that we will unlock as we play along with regular attack. We do not have to play alone. There is nothing to stop us from creating parties with other players and using summons when facing a more powerful enemy. We will also have to manage our stronghold. We can expand and upgrade it, and have to defend it from various enemies and other players.
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Landfall
February 21, 2017
Action, Internet, Meta Quest / Oculus, Multiplayer, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Tactics, VR.
A tactical game created specifically for VR goggles. Landfall is set in the far future, where the Earth was almost completely covered by waters of a gigantic ocean and humans are fighting one another over each and every inch of land. The player takes on the role of a military commander whose task is to defeat the enemy, making use of any means available, such as mechs, bombers, or technologically advanced special attacks. Interestingly, the player can switch between first-person and third-person perspectives. Thanks to VR sets, the player can also look around freely by moving their head. The game offers three modes, including a story campaign comprised of a series of missions, a co-op mode and a competition-based multiplayer. Landfall comes with high-quality, three-dimensional visuals and requires the Oculus Rift VR goggles in order to launch.
Sand Is the Soul
cancelled
RPG, 2D, Beat 'em Up, Fantasy, Indie Games, Polish, Action RPG, Side-scroll, Singleplayer, Soulslike.
An indie game that combines RPG and point-and-click adventure game genres with beat 'em up elements. Sand is the Soul takes the players on a journey to CrossHill, a dark city inspired by Victorian era. Our character arrives there to deliver an important letter. It turns out that the place is filled with ancient evil. Based on our choices, the multi-threaded plot can reach one of ten endings. The gameplay in Sand is the Soul is focused on exploration. Since it is full of dangers, the player will have a lot opportunities to fight – using either melee weapons or firearms – and the battles have a rather high difficulty level. Instead of gaining experience, the players receive sand which also serves as energy and currency. However, having too much sand can lead to insanity – for example, player's character can perceive villagers as monsters.
Criminal Girls
November 18, 2010
RPG, 2D, Dungeon Crawler, Fantasy, jRPG, Singleplayer, Top-down, Turn-based, PlayStation Exclusive.
Original jRPG, in which we move to hell. Players take on the role of the guardian of the souls of seven young girls, who must repent of their sins. If, with our help, they can climb to the top of the hellish towers, they will have the right to be born again in the real world.
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Football Manager Touch 2017
November 4, 2016
Sports, Internet, Football Manager, Multiplayer, Football, Singleplayer.
A simplified version of yet another edition of the most popular football manager simulation game by Sports Interactive, and a title half-way between Football Manager 2017 and its mobile edition, Football Manager Mobile 2017. In the game, we assume the role of a manager of one of more than 2,5 thousand football clubs from over 100 different leagues, trying to provide our team with both sports and financial successes. Football Manager Touch 2017 follows the path set by its predecessor and offers a much faster gameplay than that of the major installments of the series, at the same time being more complex than the mobile version. Such effect was achieved thanks to abandoning many business aspects of the gameplay and focusing mainly on transfers and match tactics. Compared to its predecessor, the new edition is characterized by a number of enhancements in graphics and mechanics as well as the previously unavailable multiplayer mode.
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Hearthstone: Mean Streets of Gadgetzan
December 1, 2016
Puzzle, Fantasy, Internet, Card Games, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.
Another story expansion for the incredibly popular free-to-play CCG, Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft by Blizzard Entertainment. The plot of Mean Streets of Gadgetzan is focused on gang wars that occur in the eponymous Gadgetzan which turned into a metropolis teeming with life thanks to rapidly-developing trade. The city’s development, apart from merchants, also brought hordes of thugs to its streets. After numerous battles between the local crime families, only the strongest three remain. The gameplay is somewhat different than what the vanilla game and the previous DLCs got us used to. The developers introduced new cards that can be used not by one but by three different classes. Moreover, there are three completely new factions (Grimy Goons, Jade Lotus, Kabal), each offering three hero classes.
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A.W. Phoenix Festa
July 26, 2016
Action, Beat 'em Up, Fantasy, Hack'and'slash, Manga and Anime, Action Adventure, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, TPP, PlayStation Exclusive, Visual Novel.
A science fiction action-adventure game by Bandai Namco, based on the manga and anime series known outside Japan as The Asterisk Wars. A.W. Phoenix Festa takes place on an island, the surface of which is mostly occupied by a modern metropolis and the campuses of six rival magic schools. You can play as either the series' protagonist, Ayato Amagiri, or an anonymous Seidoukan school student. Depending on whom you choose, the plot is either linear and follows the event of the series, or is more loose and can end in different ways. The game consist of two main segments, the first one focusing on the daily life in the academy (including training sessions, which upgrade your stats, and the option to romance the female students). Another element is combat, which takes place on enclosed arenas, resembling the battles of the classic fighting and hack-and-slash games.
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Best Fiends Forever
October 20, 2016
Arcade, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.
An arcade clicker game by Seriously Digital Entertainment, and the second installment in the series, which began with the logic puzzle game Best Fiends. When the Fiends reached the end of their journey in the previous game, they were defeated and trapped by the forces of evil. You have to release them, which means you have to traverse the land of Minutia, consisting of little islands and inhabited by hostile snails. The gameplay of Best Fiends Forever consists mostly of fighting the enemies that you attack by quickly tapping the screen, and of interacting with various objects, such as exploding barrels or chests full of valuables. At the end of every level, there is a boss to defeat. By winning, you free a Fiend, who then joins your team and attacks enemies with its unique special abilities, which can be further developed as the game progresses.
Artificial Defense
June 1, 2016
Strategy, Arcade Elements, Indie Games, RTS, Singleplayer, Top-down, Tower Defense.
A real-time strategy with shooter and tower defense features from Thiemo Bolder. We play as an intelligent computer system, who task is to protect its servers from unwanted visitors and viruses. Gameplay employs three different mechanics, borrowed from shooters (eliminating threats with 21 various weapons), tower defense games (building sentries) and RTS battles (recapturing sections of system taken by intruders). RAM is our only resource here, produced by ourselves and then used to upgrade our offensive and defensive capabilities and in battles. As we progress through the game, we evolve from a simple analog system into powerful AI machine through leveling up by completing more and more difficult stages.
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Solar Warden
cancelled
Action, Crowdfunding, Strategic Elements, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, Space, Multiplayer, RTS, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Shooters.
An economic strategy game inspired by series like Transport Tycoon and Industry Giant. Project Automata takes place during the beginning of 20th century and gives the player a task of creating a financial empire. In order to achieve that, they must mine resources, build factories, produce valuables, construct transportation services and create trade relations with cities all over the world. Thanks to the use of separate artificial intelligence modules, the mayors of various cities have different personalities and motivations. Randomized event and side quest generation is an additional attraction as well. The world itself is procedurally generated. The game offers large freedom in selection of strategy used for dealing with various hardships and side effects of player’s activity – pollution, waste or illness of the employees. Project Automata offers a single player campaign, a sandbox mode, as well as cooperative and competitive multiplayer. The game features simple 2D graphics presented from an isometric perspective.
8-bit Invaders
December 16, 2016
Strategy, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, RTS, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
A real-time strategy created by Petroglyph studio. The players are taken to a futuristic universe, taking control of the Galactic Marine Corps or the ravenous race of Cranoids. The gameplay focuses on two pillars: first is the expansion of the headquarters, gathering resources, and acquisition of more and more advanced units and upgrades. The second pillar are the direct, real-time battles, including classic infantry, as well as deadly battle vehicles, or huge mechs. Destroyable environment, along with maps varied in size and aesthetics, allow the players to adopt various tactics. 8-bit Invaders contains a story campaign, a cooperative multiplayer mode, and a skirmish mode, allowing for up to eight players. Similarly to the studio’s previous games, the visuals are constructed from voxels – the toned-down colors give away the StarCraft influences. The game is complemented by soundtrack composed by Frank Klepacki – the author of Command & Conquer soundtrack.
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Clash of Kings
June 30, 2014
Strategy, Economic, Internet, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.
An economic strategy in which we play the role of the ruler of a small kingdom. Our task is to develop them in such a way as to be able to confront other lords fighting for influence in a given territory. Production is available for free, but there are micropayments.
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Pixel Gear
October 20, 2016
Action, FPP, Indie Games, PlayStation VR, Singleplayer, SteamVR, VR.
A first-person shooter created by Oasis Games for VR goggles; Pixel Gear was released exclusively for PlayStation 4. The game is set in a Gothic-inspired scenery and the graphics were based here on large voxels, which makes it resemble Minecraft. The player takes on the role of a gunslinger whose task is to eliminate the approaching enemies - those can be skeletons, ghosts, bats or bosses such as dragons. Effective weapon management is the key to success here, apart from using special abilities (the player can slow down the passage of time for example). The game features many weapons, such as pistols, shotguns or machine guns. Pixel Gear is played from a first-person view. Although the player cannot move, they can look around freely by moving their head. Motion controller on the other hand, is used for aiming.
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Shadow Bug Rush
October 5, 2016
Arcade, 2D, Auto-runner, Platformers, Singleplayer.
A sequel to Shadow Bug, a mobile arcade game by Muro Studios. In Shadow Bug Rush you play as a ninja worm, who makes his way through dangerous level. Like in classic platform games, you explore 2D locations, fight enemies and avoid traps. The controls are noteworthy, sine you hold you device horizontally and determine where the protagonist is going by touching the screen with your finger. To attack an enemy, you have to click on them. The levels have been developed in such a way so that you can avoid touching the ground completely — the protagonist can jump from enemy to enemy. The maps are randomly generated and they never end, making beating records the main objective in the game. Your final score is calculated based on the distance you travel, combos, and gathered treasures. The game also features interesting visuals — the foreground shapes are completely black, while the backgrounds are colorful and detailed.
Hunting Unlimited
November 25, 2001
Action, FPP, Hunting, Singleplayer.
First-person hunting game, developed in cooperation with Czech SCS Software studio Sunstorm Interactive. During the game we can hunt several types of animals, such as deer, elk or grizzly bears. Slaughter of each of them requires appropriate tactics and equipment.
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The Beginner's Guide
October 1, 2015
Adventure, Experimental/artistic, Exploration Games, FPP, Singleplayer.
An original narrative-driver production developed by the independent studio Everything Unlimited. It is another creation of Davey Wreden, the designer of the popular The Stanley Parable. The game focuses on the story of a complicated relation with a friend known as Coda. He is also a video game developer, and we get to browse the rich library of 134 titles he created. Each of them is a kind of a first-person perspective experience — completing each one takes just a few minutes and what is important: they are devoid of the characteristic elements of video games, such as an ultimate goal or the possibility of failure. The story, which is the main element of The Beginner’s Guide, is based on analysis of human psyche and cannot be unambiguously interpreted. The title is powered by the Source engine, while the gameplay is accompanied by the commentary of Davey Wreden himself, which is an integral part of the complex plot.
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Tanki Online
June 4, 2009
Action, Tanks, Indie Games, Internet, Multiplayer, Browser.
A browser-based shooting game designed for multiplayer gameplay. Players take control of modifiable tanks, fighting for the best results on the virtual battlefield.
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Hero Emblems II
June 23, 2022
Puzzle, RPG Elements, Fantasy, Indie Games, Match-3, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
A mobile logic game with RPG features. Hero Emblems 2 takes the player to a fantasy realm known from previous entry in the series. The player controls a four-person party that is looking for adventures, fame and treasures while completing various hard tasks. The gameplay in Hero Emblems 2 focuses on turn-based battles that utilize match-3 mechanics. All actions like attacking, defending and healing are activated by creating chains of similar symbols on an interactive board – there must be at least three similar symbols in a line. The game features RPG elements like an expanding story, dialogues, exploration and character development. Hero Emblems 2 features attractive two-dimensional graphics filled with bright colors, cartoon-like style and character design inspired by Japanese animation.
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SSX (2000)
October 26, 2000
Sports, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Singleplayer, Snowboard, PlayStation Exclusive.
A dynamic sports game dedicated to professional snowboarding. The key to success is not only the ability to drive fast, but also the ability to perform spectacular cascading evolutions and pushing enemies out of the route.
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Tank Troopers
February 16, 2017
Action, LAN, Multiplayer, 3D Image, Online, Singleplayer, Nintendo Exclusive.
A multiplayer-oriented action game developed by Nintendo. Tank Troopers is a three dimensional shooter, in which the players assume control of cartoon tanks with an objective to defeat the tanks belonging to the enemy team. The game offers twelve characters, whose abilities and appearance influence the look and the available tactical options. The action is seen from a third-person perspective with first-person perspective aiming. When it comes to modes, the game offers both single player and local area multiplayer for up to six players – Tank Troopers features “Download Play” system that enables a group of players to have a match based on game files distributed from a single console.
Lastfight
May 19, 2016
Fighting, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Singleplayer.
A 3D fighting game in the vein of Power Stone that is a debut project of the French studio Piranaking. Lastfight is based on a popular comic LASTMAN. In contrast to classic beat‘em ups in which the characters move on two-dimensional stages, Lastfight introduces small 3D arenas. This way, the player can try to get their opponent from behind, or use the elements of the environment – for example, hitting an enemy with an armchair. The combat system is clearly arcade and requires some manual skills to master the combo sequences. In all, the players can choose from a set of ten fighters. Lastfight offers three main gameplay modes: story campaign, and one-on-one or two-on-two duels. Aside from that, a few extra modes have been prepared, including Free for All, where everybody clashes with everybody, Endless, in which the objective is survival with only one health bar, and Pinball, consisting of throwing balls at our enemy. Lastfight employs a lowbrow, comic book-like visual style.
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Dragon Ball: Fusions
August 4, 2016
RPG, Dragon Ball, Fantasy, Internet, jRPG, Manga and Anime, MMO, Nintendo Exclusive.
An RPG based on the cult-classic manga by Akira Toriyama. The game was developed by Ganbraion, with Konami acting as the distributor. We assume the role of a boy named Tekka, who along with his friend Pinich participate in a tournament requiring the participation of five-man teams. The title includes most of the characters from the animated series. Additionally, we can create our own fighter. The biggest highlight of Dragon Ball: Fusions is the titular fusion of several characters into one powerful fighter, with the game introducing a gigantic number of less or more probable fusions.
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Dungeon Rushers
September 6, 2016
RPG, 2D, Dungeon Crawler, Fantasy, Indie Games, Internet, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
An RPG from the dungeon crawler genre, developed by the independent studio Goblinz. Players are taken to fantasy world filled with dungeons to explore, treasures to find and monsters to defeat. At the same time, Dungeon Rusher offers a humorous approach to classic heroic fantasy tropes. We lead a party of adventurers, who must defeat a lord of darkness, dwelling in the deepest dungeon. Our team will consist of a shaman, an archeress, a warlike dwarf and a bard. Gameplay comes down to exploring and fighting enemies as we travel through two-dimensional map. When we meet hostile creatures, we are taken on the battlefield and engage in turn-based combat, which requires proper positioning of our fighters and wise use of their abilities. We also find many items, including weaponry, and there are crafting and trading systems. Aside from single player campaign, Dungeon Rushers offers a multiplayer mode to fight against other players.
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The Trail: A Frontier Journey
November 3, 2016
Simulation, Crafting, Adventure Elements, Internet, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Survival.
A simplistic survival game developed by 22 Cans Studios. The game is a free-to-play title with optional microtransactions. In The Trail: A Frontier Journey, the player assumes the role of a wanderer who finally makes it to shores of the New World after a long sea journey and begins exploration. The player travels a linear trail, getting deeper and deeper into the mainland. On their way however, the protagonist must manage both the powers and resources appropriately, as well as stop in camps to have some rest. During the journey, the player gathers different items, some of which can be sold, other used to craft various objects. What's more, the game features social aspects allowing to establish one's own town which can be afterwards inhabited by other players who will collectively work on making it a better place. All of this is complemented by minimalistic, though attractive visuals in full 3D.
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Preston Sterling
March 25, 2016
Adventure, Indie Games, Point-and-click, Action Adventure, Singleplayer.
A mix of a point-and-click adventure and action game developed by independent German studio Animation Arts. During the game the player assumes the role of the titular adventure seeker and treasure hunter named Preston Sterling, who is examining the secrets of various myths and legends from the British Isles. As one could guess, each of his adventures is filled with various dangers and the protagonist will encounter many characters, not all of whom are friendly towards him. The gameplay differs from typical action-adventure titles because in addition to exploring the locations, speaking to encountered characters and solving various logic puzzles, the player also participates in various action sequences such as sneaking past guards or avoiding traps. The action is shown from a third-person perspective, but during the riddle solving and manipulation of various items the camera switches to first-person perspective.
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