Megapolis
January 14, 2012
Strategy, City Builder, Economic, Facebook, Internet, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Social Networking, Free-to-play.
Social economic strategy, in which we play the role of the mayor of a virtual town, and our goal is to make it the title metropolis. During the game, we erect residential buildings, production facilities, public buildings and decorations, taking care of the residents' satisfaction and constant influence on the city's cash register.
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Detective Hayseed: Hollywood
October 7, 2016
Adventure, Point-and-click, Singleplayer.
A humorous classic adventure game full of pop-culture references, developed by the experienced Czech studio Zima Software. The story of Detective Hayseed: Hollywood takes place in the eponymous city of movie-making. Just one day before the Oscars ceremony, the list of winners is stolen. To make things worse, an anonymous perpetrator threatens to detonate a bomb during the show. This is where the eponymous Detective Hayseed steps in, his task being to thwart the blackmailers' evil plan. In terms of mechanics, it's a classic point-and-click adventure game, referencing the golden era of the genre. You mostly explore locations in search for clues and useful items, talk to NPCs and solve puzzles requiring both logical thinking and manual skills. The game is full of jokes and modern pop-culture references, while the visuals are a blend of both 2D and 3D graphics.
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Gardens Inc. 4: Blooming Stars
January 30, 2016
Strategy, Casual, Gardening, Polish, Singleplayer, Time Management.
Another installment of a popular series of time management games. In Gardens Inc. 4: Blooming Stars, we once again assume the role of Jill and Mike, a couple that needs an influx of cash now more than ever. The duo awaits the birth of a baby, wanting to prepare a new room for it - decorated from scratch. To achieve this goal, the family accepts an invitation to a gardening reality show, where a number of various tasks awaits them. Gardens Inc. 4: Blooming Stars is a somewhat easy and enjoyable title, although the difficulty level increases as you progress in the game – the key to success lies in appropriate planning of subsequent actions. During the gameplay, we are not only cleaning consecutive gardens, but also plant flowers, or renovate gazebos. As a reward for successful completion of tasks, we receive access to new tools, medals, and means that are essential for the decoration of the child's room, presented in a form of a pleasant minigame. The whole game is complemented by eye-pleasing, cartoonish visuals, retaining the level of the previous installments of the series.
The Other 99
August 25, 2016, Early Access
Action, Crafting, FPP, Singleplayer, Survival, Survival Horror.
The Order 99 is a first-person action game held in the convention of survival horror, developed as the debut production of Burning Arrow, in cooperation with a somewhat more experienced studio, Deck 13. The events take place on a hostile isle near Scotland. The players control a character who wakes up amidst these unfriendly circumstances, having absolutely no information about the place or the reason for being there. The only thing that the protagonist carries is a short note, suggesting an escape route from the island. The core of the gameplay is exploration, during which the players learn the gloomy story of the island and gather resources that help them survive (such as food, weapon elements). There is a lot of freedom in the game, however the priorities of the player are not always in line with those of other inhabitants. In order to solve the mystery of the island, the player will have to make a series of moral choices, and interact with the people he encounters, which will allow him to obtain useful information.
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Tokyo Xanadu eX+
September 30, 2016
RPG, Fantasy, jRPG, Action RPG, Singleplayer, TPP, Urban Fantasy.
A Japanese action role-playing game developed by Nihon Falcom, known for such series as Ys or The Legend of Heroes. The story of Tokyo Xanadu is set in an alternative universe, in a fictional district of the city of Tokyo. The protagonist is a highschooler named Kou Tokisaka, who becomes involved in the fight between humans and creatures from a parallel world. The gameplay in Tokyo Xanadu takes place on two planes: the real world and another dimension. In the real world, you take care of the protagonist's daily life, including school, managing his reputation, etc. In the monsters' realm, the game is filled with more action, as you fight your enemies using an arcade-like system. Although you can control only one character at a time, you can also switch to another one at any time to use those, whose abilities may be better suited for the situation. Both realms are connected to each other and the successes and failures in one of them affect the effectiveness of the characters in the other one.
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Farm Heroes Super Saga
June 20, 2016
Puzzle, Match-3, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.
Another installment in the popular casual series created by King.com. It is a direct sequel to Farm Heroes Saga that was released in 2013. This time the player is tasked with stopping the evil Rancid who obtained the supercropsies and uses them to achieve his villainous goals. The story of the game is just an excuse for the actual gameplay which in Farm Heroes Super Saga is based on the rules of the match-3 genre. It is a light logic game in which the gameplay focuses on moving colorful vegetables and fruits in order to combine them into vertical and horizontal lines consisting of at least three similar pieces. This removes them from the map and gives points to the player. It also allows for completion of various side missions. From time to time the player will face a challenging boss as well. Various power-ups make the game more interesting. They make it easier to complete levels and obtain more and more points.
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Mario Party: Star Rush
October 7, 2016
Party, LAN, Multiplayer, Board & Card, Singleplayer, Nintendo Exclusive.
Another installment in the Mario Party series by Nintendo, released for the 3DS portable console. It is basically a virtual version of a classic board game. The game is focused on the multiplayer mode, which can include up to 4 players, who take on the roles of colorful board pieces and move around the board according to the results of the die rolls. That's how you travel through locations, trying to gather the eponymous stars and find new friends, such as Mario, Peach, and Donkey Kong. Those friends help you in overcoming challenges and obstacles, which you encounter during your adventures. Depending on the chosen game mode, in Mario Party: Star Rush you either play against other players, or cooperate with them to beat powerful boss enemies.
Sonicomi
July 2, 2016
Adventure, Singleplayer, Visual Novel.
An unusual adventure game, in which you play as a personal photographer of a beginning pop idol dreaming about a show-business career. Sonicomi was developed by Japanese company Nitroplus, specializing in visual novels. They are also known as the creators of e.g. Steins;Gate and Guilty Crown. The protagonist, Super Sonico, is the developer's mascot and has her own anime and comic book series, and appears on a multitude of gadgets. In a typical visual novel fashion, the gameplay consists mostly of following the dialogues and making choices, which affect the further plot and the story's ending. In the photo mode, you choose the scenery and Sonico's outfit, while at the same time trying to stick as close as possible to our client's requirements. The game features eight atmospheric locations based in Tokyo and hundreds of combinations of outfits and accessories. Apart from picking the right scenery, you also have to take care of Sonico's mood. The game features 2D anime-style visuals.
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Mushroom Wars 2
March 30, 2016
Strategy, Humorous, Indie Games, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, RTS, Singleplayer.
A sequel to a humorous real-time strategy, Mushroom Wars, that came out in 2009 for PC and mobile platforms. The action of Mushroom Wars 2 takes us to a fantasy universe where four factions of small creatures that live in mushroom-like homes constantly war with each other. The player’s task, as the general of a “mushroom” army, is to eliminate the enemy as quickly as possible by taking over strategic points on the map. There are four different races to choose from, all supported by heroes with unique special abilities. As befits a real-time strategy game, we have to build a village, recruit an army, enhance our weapons, and take over enemy buildings. Battles are very fast-paced and usually last no longer than 5-10 minutes. The title offers four single player campaigns, a skirmish mode, and a multiplayer mode that supports e-sport features. Mushroom Wars 2 features graphics that are similar, although more detailed, to its predecessors.
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Home is Where One Starts...
May 13, 2015
Adventure, Exploration Games, FPP, Indie Games, Meta Quest / Oculus, Singleplayer.
A short first-person exploration game designed for VR headsets. The title of the game, Home is Where One Starts… comes from the poem Four Quartets by Thomas S. Eliot. The game is a sort of poetic visual story with such themes as childhood, memories, and hope. Interestingly, this is a work of basically one man, who only used the help of his closest family. Home is Where One Starts… tells a story of a teenage girl who leaves her home for school early in the morning, but misses her bus. This somewhat unfortunate event turns into an opportunity for the girl to have a lonely walk, during which she explores her neighborhood. At the foundation of gameplay lies exploration of in-game environments and discovering new places and objects, which triggers comments from the protagonist, thus gradually revealing her story and emotions. How much you learn about the girl’s life depends only on your diligence and inquisitiveness. Home is Where One Starts… has notably polished audiovisuals filled with meaningful details, featuring environments inspired by typical landscapes of the Southern United States.
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Grimm: Dark Legacy
November 2, 2016
RPG, Crafting, Internet, MMO, Multiplayer, Action RPG, TV Series, Online, Singleplayer, Survival, Isometric View, Free-to-play.
A survival RPG with advanced online features released in free-to-play distribution model. Grimm: Dark Legacy is based on the popular NBC television series and it was created by Artplant, the creators of Battlestar Galactica Online. Gameplay mechanics and style of the title are similar to the highly praised survival game Don’t Starve. In Grimm: Dark Legacy, the player assumes the role of a beginner Grimm, hunter of fairy creatures known as Wesen who live among humans. At first the protagonist has only shabby equipment and not much experience, but after some time his abilities improve. The game world is divided into regions which are explored in search of resources and items useful for surviving. The player has to complete various tasks which gradually prepare him for harder challenges, including tracking of various types of Wesen. The combat system resembles hack-and-slash games, except that dying means losing the entire already obtained equipment. One can play Grimm: Dark Legacy alone, but later in the game it is better to join forces with other players.
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Steins;Gate 0
December 10, 2015
Adventure, 2D, Time Travel, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Thriller, Visual Novel.
A visual novel adventure game developed by Nitroplus and 5pb. Studios. The game is a direct continuation of the original Steins;Gate from 2009. The plot picks off using one of the alternative endings of the predecessor. Okabe Rintaro, a student heartbroken after the tragic death of his friend Kurisu Makise, makes an appointment to a psychiatric health facility. Nevertheless, his life changes dramatically when he meets former professor of Kurisu and his research team, conducting research on a unique technology. By taking part in the experiment, our protagonist may be able to make contact with an AI that is a simulation of his dead friend. When it comes to gameplay, Steins;Gate 0 is a typical visual novel. The gameplay focuses on following the plot and dialogues, with some occasional decision making which influences the course of the story and leads to one of its alternative endings.
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Tree of Life
August 17, 2017
Action, Crafting, RPG Elements, Fantasy, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, MMO, Sandbox, Survival, TPP.
Tree of Life is a survival MMO developed by the Korean studio OddOneGames. Despite being set in a fantasy world, the game in topic has the same simple rules as others of the genre. Players are taken to a vast, open world where they have only one goal - survival. To do so, they hunt and gather resources in order to build bases and fortresses that make it easier to defend themselves against other players and AI-controlled monsters. Each available hero has their own unique combination of abilities, but the game lacks any sort of class division among characters, the players simply create their own professions. The developers decided not to include any typical dungeons, raids, or quests known from other MMO games in Tree of Life. Instead, the interactions between the players were their main focus. Players can create guilds, trade, or attack each other.
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HeartZ: Co-Hope Puzzles
June 8, 2016
Action, 2D, Indie Games, Co-op, Multiplayer, Platformers, Splitscreen, Action Adventure, Singleplayer.
A 2D platform game by French studio Upper Byte, focusing on a co-op mode. The plot if centered on the villainous machinations of Dr. Nylus, who's trying to take over the world. The players take on the roles of the heroes trying to stop Nylus and his mindless servants, and face the many traps set by the antagonists. Mechanics-wise, the game is a classic platformer, in which you have to beat consecutive levels, fight your foes and solve logic puzzles of varied difficulty. During the game, you control three characters, each of them having their own set of abilities, which you have to use properly if you want to succeed. HeartZ: Co-Hope puzzles works best in the co-op mode for three players, but you can also play on your own, switching the characters if need be.
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Serious Sam VR: The Last Hope
September 20, 2017
Action, FPP, FPS, Meta Quest / Oculus, Singleplayer, SteamVR, Shooters, VR.
A side installment of the series of dynamic and very brutal FPP shooters developed by CroTeam. This installment was created exclusively for virtual reality sets. Serious Sam VR: The Last Hope shows the beginnings of the great war with the forces of series’ main antagonist Mental, who wants to break the resistance of nations by destroying ancient temples and other places of cult. During the game, players assume the role of Sam Stone who uses a star cruiser to travel between the planets attacked by the enemy and who then faces hordes of monsters. Gameplay mechanics of the title are similar as in full-fledged installments of the series. The game focuses on dynamic action and brutal elimination of enemies. Monsters from previous installments and some new ones appear in the title and each level ends with a challenging boss fight. Between the missions one can upgrade armor and equip the protagonist with various power-ups.
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Fallout 4: Contraptions Workshop
June 21, 2016
RPG, Crafting, FPP, FPS, Post-apocalypse, Role-playing Shooter, Action RPG, Sandbox, Singleplayer, TPP, TPS.
The fourth DLC pack for the sandbox role-playing game Fallout 4 developed by the experienced studio Bethesda Softworks. Fallout 4 is another installment of the cult RPG series, set in a post-apocalyptic world, slowly rebuilding after a devastating nuclear war. The game introduces a complex crafting system, which is the focus of the Contraptions DLC. Instead of a new storyline, the expansion features a set of items and tools which allow you to build various devices and traps. You can freely combine the interactive elements, edit their behavior scripts, and see your creations in action. Thanks to the great many options available, you can experiment with countless combinations, building mechanisms which even the developers haven't thought of. Of course, building the more advanced constructions requires more resources, scattered all over the game's open world.
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Batman: Arkham VR
October 13, 2016
Adventure, Batman, DC Comics, Detective, FPP, Meta Quest / Oculus, PlayStation VR, Singleplayer, SteamVR, Superheroes, VR.
A detective adventure game with arcade elements, created with PlayStation 4 and virtual reality sets in mind. The title is a spin-off of a popular series of action games created by Rocksteady. The action of Batman: Arkham VR takes place in a famous DC comic book universe, with the players assuming the role of the titular superhero, who takes it upon himself to solve the case of mysterious murders and stop the conspiracy that threatens Dark Knight’s closest allies. The whole game revolves around subsequent detective challenges, in which the players have to employ a set of handy gadgets to analyze locations in search of evidence or clues, interrogate witnesses, and form certain conclusions based on gathered information. The events are seen from a first-person perspective, while the developers made sure that the players can immerse themselves into Batman’s persona (e.g. by having the player put on the trademark costume personally).
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3on3 FreeStyle
February 22, 2017
Sports, Internet, Basketball, MMO, Multiplayer, Online, Free-to-play.
A sports arcade game created by Korean studio called JoyCity Entertainment,focusing on street basketball. The players participate in matches between two three-member teams and control distinctive players that have their own tricks and prefer certain positions on the field. Of course, the key to success lies in using their strong and weak points as well as taking care of their growth – by making progress in the game we can modify their appearance and options that allow us to upgrade their abilities. The core of 3on3 FreeStyle is the multiplayer – besides online matches, in which each player controls only one person on the field and all the players try to work together as a team, we can also create an online team and face gamers from all over the world. There is also a simple single player mode – a training with players controlled by AI. The game's characteristic trait is the hand-drawn visual style. It should be also mentioned that the game is released in free-to-play model.
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Islands of Nyne: Battle Royale
July 12, 2018
Action, Battle Royale, FPP, FPS, Indie Games, Internet, Multiplayer, Science Fiction, Shooters, Free-to-play.
An online first-person shooter introducing a massive multiplayer mode inspired by the Japanese novel/manga Battle Royale and The Hunger Games. We assume the role of the participants of sadistic games held by a race of barbarous, high-tech aliens. The story is just a pretext to the actual game, though, as Islands of Nyne: Battle Royale is a multiplayer-only title with gameplay modes for up to 100 players. The players engage in PvP combat taking place on remote islands surrounded by plasma field that slowly absorbs the playing field. We can choose from numerous firearms and melee weapons, while our goal is to eliminate all other participants and finish the battle as the last man standing.
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Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap
April 18, 2017
Arcade, 2D, Fantasy, Platformers, Singleplayer.
A remake of the classic 8-bit platform game Wonder Boy III: The Dragon's Trap, originally released in 1989, developed by Lizardcube. You play as the eponymous hero, who has to kill a dragon lurking in a cave. Unfortunately, by fulfilling his task he brings upon himself a mysterious curse, which transforms him into a humanoid lizard, and his new objective is to get rid of the spell. The game is a classic platformer, in which you mostly explore locations, gather items, avoid traps and fight enemies. After every successful boss fight, the protagonist transforms into a different animal, gaining a new set of abilities. Compared to the original, the biggest change are the game's visuals, created from scratch in high resolution.
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Eador. Imperium
January 27, 2017
Strategy, RPG Elements, Fantasy, Internet, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Tactics, Turn-based.
A standalone expansion to Eador. Masters of the Broken World by Snowbird studio, which is a combination of a grand strategy and a turn-based tactic game, supplemented with RPG elements. The game again takes us to the world known from the former parts of the series, a realm torn to pieces that are scattered around the galaxy, and your objective is to unite it under your reign. Gameplay in Eador. Imperium makes use of elements from the original title and introduces a number of new ones, making the game overall more attractive. The title offers the full contents of the base version and a new scenario which features Shard – an unknown winter world. The game utilizes new mechanics, a refreshed tactical map, and about 30 new units and heroes, such as Legate, Lich, Sorcerer, and Pilot, each slightly different in playing style.
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Winning Post 8 2017
March 2, 2017
Sports, Economic, Simulation Elements, Internet, Horse Riding, Multiplayer, About Horses, Singleplayer.
A new installment in the series of thoroughbred horse racing games. The series, initiated in 1993 by Koei Tecmo has us assume the role of an owner of a horse farm, with a mission to lead his pupils to success and renown. To be able to do that, we need to hire experienced raisers, trainers, and jockeys to prepare our horses to participate in various tournaments, taking place in Japan and other parts of the world. Compared to the previous installments, Winning Post 8 2017 introduces over 300 famed horses and their jockeys, as well as a hundred horses that have found their way to the history of horse racing. The game contains new avatars and previously unavailable tournaments. Finally, the new edition introduces amulets – special items that offer various bonuses, including more enduring horses, faster skill acquisition for jockeys or trainers, etc.
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Rabbids Heroes
cancelled
Puzzle, Internet, Card Games, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.
Rabbids Heroes is a tactical card game, which is a humorous response of Ubisoft to titles such as Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft or The Elder Scrolls: Legends. The main characters in Rabbids Heroes are the title rabbits, which debuted on our screens in the Rayman series, and eventually have gotten their own game, and even an animated TV show. The gameplay is focused on subsequent duels of the crazy rabbits, representing different professions, such as knight, mage, ninja, scientist, or hunter. The task is to achieve the title of the master and reach the Moon, where the sympathetic animals originate from. During the duels, players can use cards chosen from their deck beforehand. The deck is completed throughout the whole game, and consists of 200 elements in total - subsequent successes obviously allow the players to develop their characters. The game is full of absurd humor. The visuals are kept in characteristic, cartoonish stylistics.
One Piece Treasure Cruise
January 24, 2015
RPG, Manga and Anime, One Piece, Pirates, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
A turn-based RPG published by Bandai Namco and based on a highly popular manga series. Eiichiro Oda's comic book offers a distinctively original atmosphere, which is unique among other Japanese comic books - the story is set in a pirate fantasy world. In terms of the plot, the game follows the manga, so being familiar with that comic book is not required to understand the scenario of the game. The story revolves around Luffy - a boy who wishes to become a pirate king and find the legendary treasure. After he accidentally acquires the power to stretch his body like rubber, which helps the protagonist achieve his dreams. The experience focuses on battling enemies, and Luffy can be accompanied by up to five team-members. Although combat is turn-based, the game features a significant portion of arcade elements - those require the player to go through simple QTEs and combine attacks into deadly combos. Character development and equipping one's team-members with new skills constitute another large part of the experience.
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Skylar & Plux: Adventure on Clover Island
May 19, 2017
Arcade, 3D Platformers, Singleplayer, TPP.
A colorful, classic 3D platformer. The action of Skylar & Plux: Adventure on Clover Island takes place on a group of tropical islands where a mad scientist has his base. He endeavors to create a weapon with which he could conquer the world. His most promising project – a humanoid cat named Skylar, equipped with cybernetic implants – rebels against her creator and escapes his laboratory. From that moment, Skylar's most important mission is to defeat the scientist. While controlling Skylar, you explore huge, open maps, avoid traps, and fight enemies. Skylar & Plux: Adventure on Clover Island introduces an arcade combat system focusing on ranged and close attacks. Being a 3D platformer, the title emphasizes gathering crystals and other collectibles, often helpful in upgrading the heroine’s weapons, like the Magnetic Glove or the Jetpack. Skylar is accompanied by an owl named Plux who aids her in combat and solving logic puzzles.
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Dual Universe
September 27, 2022
Simulation, Crafting, Crowdfunding, FPP, Indie Games, Internet, Space, MMO, PvE, PvP, Sandbox, Science Fiction.
An open-world MMORPG set in a science-fiction world. In this vision of the future, the Earth faces a distant, though inevitable end. As a result, humanity must find a new home in a different part of the galaxy. The players assume the roles of colonists that are part of an expedition. Once the character is created, the player is sent to an inhabitable planet. From this moment on, the player is free to shape their career and decide what assignments they take. The in-game construction system based on voxels, and allows the player to create anything, including buildings, ground vehicles, spaceships, etc. Planets colonized in such a way are parts of one huge universe where all the users enjoy their experiences in a shared, virtual world. Over time, the player-formed factions gain new territories, construct space-fleets and improve their technologies. Both the in-game economy and politics are dependent entirely on decisions made by the players, as well as their actions.
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Madden NFL 17
August 23, 2016
Sports, American Football, Internet, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Singleplayer.
Another annual installment belonging to a popular sports franchise developed by Electronic Arts and advertised with the name of the legendary American football player, trainer and commentator - John Madden. When it comes to the gameplay itself, the game makes a step forward on the line of the franchise's development, combining traditional and successful mechanics with a portion of new features, making the experience more enjoyable. In production of this installment, the creators were focused on expanding the Franchise career mode and making it better in general. In this mode, the player leads their team through subsequent seasons, taking responsibility for all the aspects related to how the team functions. Above all, it is worth mentioning that the game features new controls for the ball keeper, as well as improved AI of defensive formations. As usual, the game offers a complete set of licensed teams and detailed statistics describing particular players. Thanks to the special Madden 365 system, these statistics are updated on a regular basis during the season.
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Niffelheim
September 26, 2018
Action, 2D, Crafting, RPG Elements, Indie Games, Internet, Norse Mythology, Action Adventure, Side-scroll, Singleplayer, Survival, The Vikings.
A two-dimensional exploration action adventure game with RPG and survival elements, developed by the debuting Ellada Games. The action is set in a fantasy world inspired by Viking mythology. We assume the role of a warrior whose funeral ship has been kidnapped by demons and taken into a mythical kingdom of cold and ice, the eponymous Niffelheim. The cursed creatures want the protagonist to seek out for them an ancient artifact that threatens their existence. The gameplay mechanics combine elements of several genres. While playing, we deal mostly with exploration of the randomly generated world, performing various quests and fighting encountered enemies. Survival elements are equally important, though — in the game, we have to constantly acquire raw materials, food, craft various items, and systematically expand our hideout. The title also features an RPG character development system.
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Game Studio Tycoon 3
May 26, 2016
Strategy, Economic, Singleplayer.
The third installment in a series of mobile economic strategy games developed by Michael Sherwin - an independent developer. As usual, the player is put in the shoes of a game making studio's owner. Although the player begins with little money, their aim is to establish a successful company that employs dozens of people, including programmers working simultaneously on up to three large games in several separate buildings. The player is required to make crucial decisions, such as the game's genre, how much money should be spent on it and which employees are to be working on it. Also, the player has to advertise their products, meet deadlines, manage the staff and compete against other developers. The player goes through fifty years of video game history, but they are also taken to the nearest future. Apart from developing games, the player can also create their own gaming system, such as a home console, a hand-held console or a mobile device.
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The Journeyman Project: Pegasus Prime
March 28, 2014
Adventure, Exploration Games, Puzzle Elements, FPP, Singleplayer.
Pegasus Prime is a refreshed version of the first part of The Journeyman Project, offering better graphics and smoother animations. The action of the game is presented from the perspective of the main character and touches on the issue of time travel.
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Warbands: Bushido
September 15, 2017
Strategy, Indie Games, Internet, Japan, Card Games, Multiplayer, Board & Card, Singleplayer, The Middle Ages.
A board game taking place in Japan during the feudal period and the debut production of Russian developer Red Unit Studios. Warbands: Bushido is a board game enabling us to assume the role of one of the daimyo ruling provinces of Japan during the Sengoku Period. The quest to gain power and influence will involve battles of large military forces, as well as espionage and convert assassinations. Aside from the major players, the land is roamed by numerous smaller parties such as samurai, ronin, ninja clans, pirates, or mercenaries. The action is seen from an isometric perspective, while the map is divided into hexagonal fields. The combat is turn-based – each side throws dice to deal damage and perform special actions. Moreover, we can utilize action cards, offering bonuses such as additional critical chance or more action points. Morale is also an important factor, increasing the effectiveness of our units.
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Mimic Arena
May 18, 2016
Action, Indie Games, Multiplayer, Platformers, Splitscreen.
A crazy local multiplayer action game with platformer elements. The prototype by Tyler Edwards comes from Global Game Jam in 2013, after which it was fully developed by his own studio Tiny Horse. Mimic Arena is a minimalistic 2D action game, in which players fiercely fight on small levels. The key to success consists in manual abilities of the players and skillful avoiding of enemies’ attacks. The unusual use of respawns is the title’s most original element. Every move during gameplay is recorded and then used for creating special clones that reflect players’ combat tactics. If you die, the clones join the battle along your side. Due to that, you can apply devious tactics, which applied in the future by the clones will give you an edge.
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Super Night Riders
February 22, 2016
Racing, Arcade Elements, Indie Games, Motorbike, Singleplayer.
An arcade racing game inspired by the classics from the turn of 1980s and 1990s, as well as the improved version of Night Riders, which was released e.g. for mobile devices and PlayStation Vita portable console. We play as a gifted motorcyclist named Alice, known under her nickname as the “Red biker”. Aside from that, game offers no classic plot, focusing on motorcycling challenges. In terms of gameplay. Super Night Riders combines features of typical racing games with those of casual productions from the endless runner genre. Our position at the finish does not matter – we have to proceed as far as possible, avoiding bikes of our rivals. The only other requirement is to reach checkpoints before we run out of time. To diversify the game, we are offered six different tracks, divided into 36 special stages. Super Night Riders is powered by the Unity engine and stands out with its simplified three-dimensional visuals.
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Vanishing Realms
August 23, 2019
RPG, Fantasy, FPP, Meta Quest / Oculus, Action RPG, Singleplayer, SteamVR, VR.
A first-person perspective action RPG developed for the virtual reality sets such as Steam VR and HTC Vive. The game was created by Indimo Labs, a studio led by Kelly Bailey, former Valve employee. The story of the game is inspired by the D&D fantasy world. During the game the player assumes the role of a knight who travels through a world filled with magic and fights encountered monsters. The gameplay mechanics of Vanishing Realms: Rite of Steel combine features of typical action RPG with traits characteristic for VR games. On one side the game features simplified controls supplemented with useful teleportation ability, on the other it offers immersion level unimaginable in traditional games. All actions – starting with picking up and using items, and ending on combat in which attacks, dodges and blocks are performed manually – require performing specific moves with one’s body. The game has attractive, slightly cartoonish graphics.
Rise: Race The Future
November 1, 2018
Racing, Indie Games, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Cars, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
A racing game taking place in a futuristic world. The players control lightning-fast, cutting-edge vehicles. The title is the first multi-platform project from VD-dev, a seasoned French studio, known for games for Nintendo portable consoles. RISE: Race The Future employs a driving model inspired by the classic Sega Rally series, highly arcade in nature, and focuses on mastering drift techniques. Additional flavor is retained by the fact that the cars used in the races are equipped with a unique type of tires, which allows them to cross any surface (water, for example). Aside from the multiplayer mode, and a classic arcade mode, the game offers a story campaign for a single player, which takes us to a fictional world of futuristic racing, outlining the history, beginnings, and the purpose of organizing the races in which we participate.
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The Elder Scrolls Online: Dark Brotherhood
May 31, 2016
RPG, Fantasy, FPP, Internet, MMO, MMORPG, PvE, PvP, The Elder Scrolls, TPP.
The fourth major expansion to the MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited by ZeniMax Online and Bethesda Softworks. The DLC pack allows you to become a member of the eponymous Dark Brotherhood, the most famous assassins' guild in the game's universe. This time they try to expand their influence in the western part of the Cyrodiil province, which lets you explore the locations known from The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, especially the cities of Anvil and Kvatch. Apart from the main campaign, Dark Brotherhood also features many PvE elements, including daily assassination contracts, two smaller delves, and a pair of boss fights: a tournament in the Kvatch Arena and a minotaur hunt in Tribune's folly. Additionally, after joining the Dark Brotherhood you get a new passive skill line and unlock new items to craft. There is no minimum experience requirement to be met to play the DLC.
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Crazy Killer
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Action, Indie Games, Internet, Crime, MMO, Party Game, TPP, Free-to-play.
An MMO-quiz game developed by the creators of Fantasy Wars, Majesty 2 and the Warlock series. Crazy Killer is a variation on the popular party game known as Mafia. The players are assigned their roles randomly, thus one is put in the shoes of the Killer, the Sheriff or a Civilian. The main task of a Civilian is simply to survive; the Sheriff has to identify the Killer, who tries to deprive other players of their virtual lives. Simultaneously, the players do not know the roles of other participants, whose character skins are often confusing. thus extreme caution is advised. The game is rich in various tactics the players are capable of applying. One can be after the Killer or a different player, but remaining in concealment at the same time for example. The player can also cause confusion by acting in plain sight, simply waiting for opponent's mistake. Additionally, Civilians are given random skills - some can even allow them to resurrect others. Crazy Killer offers colorful visuals and simplistic graphics without high requirements.
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Order of Battle: U.S. Marines
April 7, 2016
Strategy, 2D, Hotseat, World War II, PBeM, Singleplayer, War Strategy, Turn-based, Isometric View.
The second expansion of the turn-based war strategy Order of Battle: Pacific by The Aristocrats studio, reviving the spirit of the genre’s classics, with the Panzer General series in the forefront. The action takes place during WWII, starting in 1942, when American army began to score their first important victories against the Japanese forces. U.S. Marines gives the player a chance of leading the titular formation in an offensive against a group of tropical islands on Pacific, including Solomon Islands and Guadalcanal. The DLC provides 11 scenarios, a new formation and units, like the light tank M2A4, the amphibious vehicle DUKW, F2A Buffalo fighters, and concrete bunkers. Moreover, the developers introduced support fire for heavy infantry units. With the progress in the solo campaign, the strategy of Japanese army clearly changes – instead of frontal attacks, enemies start to concentrate on thoughtful defensive actions.
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The Works of Mercy
September 26, 2018
Adventure, Crowdfunding, FPP, Horror, Indie Games, Polish, Singleplayer, Thriller.
A first-person perspective adventure game exploiting the psychological thriller genre. The plot in The Works of Mercy draws inspiration from such films as The Tenant by Roman Polanski and Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining. The title was developed by Polish studio Pentacle, whose team members have worked on titles such as The Witcher or Call of Juarez. The player is in control of a man whose family got kidnapped by a psychopath. To save their lives, the hero has to murder several people of maniac's choosing. Whether he likes it or not, the protagonist must obey the psychopath, who constantly watches the protagonist through candid cameras. At the same time, the hero tries to find out who the oppressor is and what is his goal. Gameplay in The Works of Mercy resembles productions like Gone Home and P.T. (the playable teaser of the cancelled Silent Hills). The core of the game consists of exploration, solving puzzles, talking with the psychopath, and fulfilling his wishes. The gloomy atmosphere is accompanied by surreal visions experienced by the hero. The Works of Mercy offers graphics powered by Unreal Engine 4 and supports VR headsets.
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Crazy Strike Bowling EX
May 25, 2016
Arcade, Internet, Bowling, Multiplayer, PlayStation Move, Splitscreen, Singleplayer, PlayStation Exclusive.
A crazy action game with an unorthodox approach to bowling. The game is an improved version of Crazy Bowling Strike, game that was released in 2012 by Corecell Technology. The game uses the PlayStation Move motion controller for PlayStation 4. Crazy Bowling Strike EX offers various interesting locations such as water mill, ice tunnel, crystal mine and a snowy realm. The gameplay mechanics are similar like in classic bowling but spiced up with some obstacles and power ups that can impact the behavior of the ball. In addition to that, Crazy Bowling Strike EX has several different game modes for up to four players. One can select from a few different characters, each of which has different statistics and a unique special ability. As the game progresses, the players unlocks new clothes that allow them to personalize their avatar and new balls with different parameters. Anime-styled graphics were created by using Unreal Engine 4.
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Uncharted: Fortune Hunter
May 5, 2016
Puzzle, Adventure Elements, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.
A mobile spin-off of the popular series of adventure games developed by Naughty Dog. This installment accompanies the debut of the fourth full-fledged game in the series. In difference to the console entries in the series, Uncharted: Fortune Hunter lacks any specific story and concentrates on a series of logical challenges in which the famous adventurer Nathan Drake tries to obtain the treasures of the greatest pirates, travelers and thieves in history. On each of more than 200 levels, taking place in four different locations, the player is tasked with getting from the starting point to the indicated destination. Each new map is a big riddle with many moving parts built of square fields. Some of them are regular platforms through which one can freely walk, other can contain traps, items or mechanisms to activate. During the game the player must move and manipulate the surroundings in such way so that the protagonist will safely reach the destination.
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Knot
July 20, 2016
Puzzle, Indie Games, Singleplayer, PlayStation Exclusive.
A three-dimensional logic game created by Warlock Arts - a Turkish developer. The game was inspired by ancient Chinese puzzles and the modern-day Rubik's cube. The player's task is to solve subsequent, gradually more difficult puzzles. By moving and rotating particular elements of the mechanism (different in their shape, blocks made of various materials, such as wood, metal or stone), the player tries to disassemble the structure. Contrary to the majority of minimalistic logic games, Knot offers alluring, three-dimensional visuals that allow the player to rotate the entire structure at any angle. Also, it is worth mentioning that the game engine recreates physical properties of the materials the particular elements of the mechanism are made of.
Chronicle: Runescape Legends
May 26, 2016
Strategy, Fantasy, Internet, Card Games, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.
A fantasy card game which takes place in the universe of the popular browser MMORPG Runescape developed by Jagex Ltd. The gameplay focuses mostly on multiplayer modes and features unusual mechanics that turn around the rules of classic card games. In the game the player builds his own deck of cards divided into two groups: combat and adventure cards. What makes the game original is the fact that the cards aren’t used against the opponent but to set specific challenges or victory conditions for the protagonist, allowing him to collect attack points, health points or gold. The objective is to prepare the protagonist in the best way possible for the final duel with the opponent. The duel takes place after five rounds unless the players lose all of their health points earlier. Chronicle: Runescape Legends has attractive graphics – the game takes place on small, three-dimensional maps and one can watch animations of fighting characters.
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Master Levels for Doom II
December 26, 1995
Action, FPP, FPS, LAN, Multiplayer, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Shooters.
Developed by id Software in collaboration with GT Interactive, this is a set of additional maps for Doom II: Hell on Earth, released in 1994. The pack, entitled Master Levels for Doom II, includes 20 brand new maps (plus one hidden map), prepared under license and supervision of id Software by several independent artists. Due to the specificity of the set, individual levels have not been combined into larger episodes like the parent game, and each of them constitutes a separate whole.
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Riff Racer
May 12, 2016
Racing, Arcade Elements, Indie Games, Multiplayer, Music, Singleplayer.
A futuristic racing game by FOAM Entertainment, combining arcade-like features with musical game elements. In Riff Racer (formerly known as Race Any Track) we participate in a series of races that take place on procedurally generated tracks full of sharp bends, floating in space. The gameplay is purely arcade-like and the tracks are filled with numerous ramps and jumping platforms, which allow you to perform spectacular stunts. All the tracks are generated based on the game's soundtrack or your own music files (MP3, FLAC, OGG, AAC/M4A). To succeed in Riff Racer you need to drive to the rhythm of music, and you can earn bonus points for e.g. perfectly synchronizing your driving with the soundtrack.
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Raiden V: Director's Cut
February 25, 2016
Arcade, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Science Fiction, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer, Shooters, Top-down.
The fifth official installment in a series of classic, scrolling top-down shooters. Raiden V was created by MOSS - a Japanese developer in possession of the rights to the franchise since 2005. Similar to the previous installments, the plot presents a great war between humans and Cranassian - an alien civilization that has attacked the Earth. The player has to face the invaders, assuming the role of a pilot. The game offers several characters to choose from, including a British or American male, as well as a Portuguese, German or a Romanian female. Each of the characters has a different personality and biography. Also, the player chooses from among three fighter planes (Japanese, French or American) differing both in statistics and weaponry. The story campaign comprises of a set of missions, during which the player fires at incoming enemies, drops bombs on ground targets and avoids enemy fire. The players have three fire modes at their disposal, allowing for continuous fire, shooting in bursts and launching rockets. Each of the cannons can be upgraded. Every level has their own setting and ends with a boss fight. What is new in Raiden V, is the Cheer System allowing another player to join the game at any moment.
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Gear Gauntlet
April 15, 2016
Arcade, 2D, Puzzle Elements, Indie Games, Platformers, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.
A dynamic action-arcade game developed by the debuting studio Drop Dead Interactive. Gear Gauntlet is a game with no plot per se, concentrating entirely on original gameplay mechanics in which the key role is played by the system of color change that resembles mechanics in music games, such as the Guitar Hero series. During gameplay you take control of a small gearwheel and your objective is to go through winding corridors and collect gears similar to the one you steer, while avoiding traps and dangers, such as spinning circular saws, boosters, teleports, etc. To make things harder, some of the gearwheels are hidden behind colorful barriers that can be broken only by a wheel of the same color as the barrier. Gameplay features an extremely fast pace and emphasizes quick reaction time.
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Trilogy
May 17, 2016
Action, FPP, FPS, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Package, Singleplayer, Shooters, Terrorism, Modern Conflicts.
A collection comprising of three installments in one of the most popular FPS series. It was created by Activision for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 consoles. The set includes three games belonging to the subseries developed by Infinity Ward: Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (including the additional Stimulus map package), and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3. The Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Trilogy package does not bring any changes to the gameplay mechanics or audiovisuals of individual installments. In all the three games, the player participates in fictional military conflicts set at the turn of the 21st century, assuming the roles of several different characters sent to different places on Earth, such as New York or Dubai. The story campaigns (Modern Warfare 2, Modern Warfare 3) are complemented by special challenges, which can be completed either solo or in cooperation with another player. Also, the package includes extensive multiplayer modes.
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The Lion's Song
July 7, 2016
Adventure, 2D, Episodic, Indie Games, Early 20th Century, Point-and-click, Singleplayer.
A peculiar adventure game created by Mi'pu'mi Games, constituting a fully developed version of the freeware app released in 2014 for the Ludum Dare event. The Lion's Song takes place in Austria, in the early 20th century, and the plot in centered around three creative people at the defining moments of their careers: a young composer preparing to create her greatest work, a middle-aged inventor, and a brilliant mathematician working on a groundbreaking equation. The narrative forces the player to discover the course of events step by step, which requires you to pick out helpful hints during conversations with NPCs. The key elements of the game are phone calls and interactions with the environment, which provide the protagonists with the inspiration they need to finish their work. Your decisions affect the storyline of not only a single episode, but also of the whole game. The Lion's Song features a distinct vintage style, and the graphics of the game bring to mind old photos, yellowed with age.
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Shock Tactics
April 11, 2017
Strategy, Indie Games, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Tactics, Turn-based, Isometric View.
Shock Tactics is a turn-based strategy inspired by the classic games like the X-COM series or Jagged Alliance and the TV show Firefly. The game takes place in the far future, where mankind colonized the universe. We play as an ex-convict who was sent on a dangerous mission. His job will be to lead the colonization of a newly discovered planet. Ruthless mercenaries hired by the intergalactic Syndicate and a mysterious race that originated from humans will stand in his way and try to stop him from fulfilling his mission. During our adventures we will be exploring the planet, divided into several procedurally generated continents. Firstly, we will have to secure checkpoints and set convoy routes. In time, we will unlock new areas and learn the secrets left by civilization that once lived there. We can use the gathered knowledge to improve and develop our base and conduct research on new technologies. During missions, we lead a group of up to six unique soldiers. Taking advantage of the environment plays an important role during battles.
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