Deus Ex: Breach
January 24, 2017
Action, Cyberpunk, Puzzle Elements, RPG Elements, FPP, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.
A standalone free-to-play action game which initially was part of Deus Ex: Mankind Divided. In Deus Ex: Breach, we assume the role of a Ripper, a hacker whose task is to retrieve classified information on the biggest corporations of the Deus Ex universe. Mechanics-wise, the production resembles a first-person shooter set in cyberspace. Every server we break into is a visually different location, densely filled with various enemies and security measures. For our successes, we are awarded credits that can be spent on special content packs with equipment: from disposable items, through server mods and Praxis Kits, to new kinds of weapons. Players who would like to develop their character faster can make use of the built-in microtransaction system. Visually, the game offers an unusual style since almost all elements of the environment are composed of polygons.
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1-2-Switch
March 3, 2017
Arcade, Minigames, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Family, Nintendo Exclusive.
1-2-Switch is an original party game developed by Nintendo for Switch, their newest console. Gameplay is based on two-person competition - players take part in various contests, playing as pirates, gunslingers, and other characters. What makes 1-2-Switch stand out from the crowd of other similar games is that we are not watching the screen while playing, but facing our opponent face to face. Thanks to that unique approach, the screen is used mostly for showing the score. 1-2-Switch also makes a good use of the console's unique features, allowing every player to use one of its detachable controllers.
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Stellar Monarch
December 5, 2016
Strategy, 4X, Indie Games, Space, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
A turn-based 4X strategy game developed by Silver Lemur Games. The action of Stellar Monarch takes place in the distant future. The player assumes the role of a galactic emperor whose duties include managing his dominion and keeping more or less peaceful relations with other races found throughout the galaxy. The 4X stands for explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate - your four basic activities in the game. Nevertheless, Stellar Monarch is characteristic for its lack of micromanagement – we are free from managing individual units or buildings, taking care of our empire through edicts, decrees, or diplomacy instead. The world of the game is inhabited by numerous races, from primitive beasts to advanced civilizations that can be reasoned with using diplomacy. Stellar Monarch uses simple, two-dimensional graphics.
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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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Quarantine
May 24, 2017
Strategy, Singleplayer.
Quarantine is a turn-based strategy game, in which we manage an international agency established to fight against pandemics caused by viruses, bacteria, and prions. Our main task is detecting diseases, halting their spread and developing therapies to cure the infected. We must also recruit specialists from various disciplines – medics, scientists, diplomats, and security forces’ agents – and send them on missions to different parts of the world. As they gain experience, they also develop new skills and become more efficient. We must also collect samples, conduct researches, upgrade technology and set up quarantines to stop diseases from spreading. Our efficiency determines how much funds our organization receives, which can be used to upgrade our command center and equipment. The progress of epidemic is managed by complex artificial intelligence modules, thanks to whichthe germs can e.g. get through quarantines or mutate, becoming immune to the therapies we developed.
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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.
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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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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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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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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Ember
September 9, 2016
RPG, Fantasy, Indie Games, Classic RPG, Singleplayer, Isometric View.
Ember is a typical RPG that is inspired by and refers to the classic games of the genre. It was developed by N-Fusion Interactive. The game takes us on a journey through a fantasy world. We play as a druid whose job is to bring back the old order after a group of adventurers decided to try and take control of the power of the stars. The game is presented from an isometric perspective. As we play, we mostly explore the game's world, complete quests (there are over seventy of them), and fight with the encountered enemies. To achieve victory in combat, we have to skillfully use our hero's and his companion's abilities. Combat takes place in real time, featuring active pause mechanics. As we progress, we gain access to more powerful attacks. We advance our heroes by giving them better equipment or by upgrading the items they already have. Ember features decent visuals.
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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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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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Cursed Castilla (Maldita Castilla EX)
October 20, 2016
Arcade, 2D, Fantasy, Indie Games, Platformers, Remaster/remake, Singleplayer.
Developed by the one-man studio Locomalito, an updated version of a 2D platformer by Maldita Castilla, published in 2012. The plot draws inspiration from the history and legends of many European countries, mostly Spain. One day, an evil demon uses tears of a young witch to open gates of hell and let different kinds of filth in. The player assumes the role of Don Ramiro – one of the faithful knights in service of Alfonso VI, uniting to travel the lands of Tolomera and bring back peace and order. Mechanics of Cursed Castilla are inspired by classic 8-bit platformers, like Ghosts’n Goblins. Your objective comes down to exploring and fighting enemies (e.g. zombies), among them being 19 powerful bosses. During combat, Don Castillo makes use of various weapons acquired during gameplay, and a number of items – like magical boots – that make playing easier.
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Strategic Command WWII: War in Europe
November 17, 2016
Strategy, Grand Strategy, World War II, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
Another installment in a series of complex strategy games set during the Second World War. The game gives an opportunity to take command of one of the great military powers - either the Allies or the Axis. Once the player has picked a side, they can go through a single player campaign or several minor scenarios. The in-game maps are covered with a hexagonal grid and the gameplay is turn-based. Individual skirmishes take place on land, at sea, but also in the air. The player deals with many tasks related to managing the armies, such as battling the enemy or coordinating the work of supply lines. Apart from that, both espionage and diplomacy are significant elements of the experience - for instance, the player can make alliances with neutral countries in order to gain their support. Each of the in-game nations has its actual weaponry and units of the period recreated in the game; furthermore, units have their strong and weak spots recreated in accordance with historical facts. Additionally, Strategic Command WWII: War In Europe offers an online multiplayer mode, as well as a scenario editor.
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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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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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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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Lost Grimoires: Stolen Kingdom
November 7, 2016
Adventure, 2D, Puzzle Elements, Indie Games, Singleplayer, Hidden Objects.
An adventure game with hidden object puzzle elements, created by indie studio World-LooM. Lost Grimoires: Stolen Kingdom is set in a fantasy world. The protagonist is a young alchemy adept, who returns home and tries to find her lost parents. The search leads her towards a dark secret, which threatens the whole kingdom. The gameplay in Lost Grimoires: Stolen Kingdom consists of solving various puzzles and finding various hidden objects. The alchemist visits 30 locations, where she can find hints concerning the intrigue, and useful items. The production features an expansive alchemy system, hand-draw 2D graphics, animated cutscenes, and a soundtrack specifically composed for the game.
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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.
Dreamals
April 21, 2015
Puzzle, 2D, Puzzle Elements, Indie Games, Platformers, Singleplayer.
A 2D logic puzzle platform game by XINESS Games. You lead a group of animals, which can only move in one direction: the parrot can move up, the raccoon can move left, and the goat can move right. When two of them meet, they merge into a new creature, who possesses the abilities of both of them. Dreamals consists of eighty levels, each of them set in one of four varied environments. In every level your task is to reach the key, which opens the passage to the next stage. During the game, you have to not only use your brain, but also reflexes, as the levels are full of traps, such as spikes or cannons.
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Claire
July 8, 2014
Adventure, 2D, Horror, Indie Games, Singleplayer, Survival Horror.
A survival horror taking place in a 2D environment. The game is a debut project of an independent studio Hailstorm Games. The authors were inspired by classics such as Silent Hill or Clockwork. The player assumes the role of the titular character who, as a result of mysterious circumstances, has been imprisoned in a school infested by monsters. The girl has to face not only the monsters themselves but also the demons of her past. The gameplay focuses on exploration, inventory management and avoiding enemies – the teenager sneaks behind their backs, distracts them using various items and takes advantage of numerous available hideouts. The game also includes a Sanity meter – when the meter is full, it may result in protagonist’s demise. Claire includes different difficulty levels and a New Game Plus mode that allows the player to begin a new game without losing the acquired equipment.
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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.
Pikmin 3DS
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Arcade, 2.5D, Puzzle Elements, Platformers, Singleplayer, Nintendo Exclusive.
Pikmin 3DS is an arcade game with logic elements and the first game in the series to be released on Nintendo 3DS. The game uses completely new gameplay mechanics. We play as a small alien named Olimar, a character known from the previous installments of the series, who explores a brand new planet that he has never seen before. Colorful Pikmin creatures aid him in his task. He can use a whistle to summon them and give them simple orders. We beat the game levels in order to find treasures. We will encounter various enemies and obstacles on our way. Pikmin help us defeat our opponents and beat every obstacle. We use the stylus to throw them at our enemies or at lost objects. Pikmin come in various colors, each of them indicating their abilities, i.e. yellow Pikmin are immune to electricity and blue ones can dive under water. We control a limited number of them during our adventures, so we must give them orders wisely and quickly react to any changes that happen. Pikmin 3DS features colorful 2.5D visuals and the same visual style as the previous installments in the series.
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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The Gallery
April 5, 2016
Adventure, Exploration Games, Adventure Elements, Episodic, FPP, Meta Quest / Oculus, Singleplayer, SteamVR, VR.
An exploration game, designed with virtual reality devices in mind. The Gallery – Episode 1: Call of the Starseed is the first episode in a series called The Gallery: Six Elements. The protagonist enters a fantastic world brimming with secrets in order to find his sister. The action is presented from a first-person perspective, and the player can look freely around the game world. The controller is used to direct the hero into the area we want to go next, or to use the equipment and interact with the environment. The gameplay involves exploration of a dark world in search of notes and non-player characters, which can be spoken to. Along the way, we encounter various environmental riddles, forcing us to cleverly use our items or employ the laws of physics, and hide from various enemies. In the background, we can hear music composed by Jeremy Soule, the author of soundtracks for, among others, The Elder Scrolls series.
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Manifold Garden
October 18, 2019
Puzzle, Experimental/artistic, Exploration Games, FPP, Indie Games, Singleplayer.
An original puzzle game with exploration elements, created by a small debuting team, William Chyr Studio. Manifold Garden takes the players to an irrational world where laws of physics are constantly being broken. The core of the game lies in exploration of unusual surroundings, unraveling its mysteries and rules but also solving numerous puzzles which requires the players to think unconventionally. The game is presented from a first-person perspective and the environment consists of architectonic creations that defy the laws of physics, e.g. never-ending steps or 3D labyrinths. Gravitation isn't always the same here, which means that we can walk not only on ground but also on walls and ceilings. However, in order to discover new paths that lead to new stages we should demonstrate our ability to think out of the box and go beyond clichés. The graphics, based mostly on contours, feature a cartoonish style.
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Jeeboman
April 5, 2016
Action, FPP, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, SteamVR, VR.
A first-person shooter that uses virtual reality technology. The game was designed by the creators of Cloudlands and A-10. Jeeboman takes place in a futuristic city that is attacked by an army of robots controlled from outer space by an alien civilization. The player is tasked with defending from the aggressors – both in the city and on the alien ship. When fighting the enemy, the player can use five different weapons, including a laser cannon, a shotgun and a rocket launcher. The protagonist also has a handy teleportation device, which enables him to quickly move through the battlefield. In Jeeboman the player can freely look around by using their head movements. The aiming is performed by using the controllers assigned to both hands. The game takes place in a three-dimensional environment created using the Unity technology. The music that accompanies the player during the game consists of fast, electronic tracks that compose themselves well with the general feel of the game.
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Europa Universalis IV: Rights of Man
October 11, 2016
Strategy, Economic, Grand Strategy, Historical, Internet, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer, War Strategy.
An add-on for Europa Universalis IV, created by Paradox Interactive studio. The expansion requires the base game to be installed. The core of the gameplay hasn't changed, but a lot of new features, tweaks and new functions have been included. Novelties include Great Power mechanics – a special functionality, that gives access to new influence mechanics once you choose one of the great nations. Great Powers can threaten the weaker nations, or offer lucrative proposals, which can influence their internal politics. Europa Universalis IV: Rights of Man also includes a larger set of traits for individual leaders, awarding certain bonuses for countries they rule. State management has been expanded with new orders, while characteristics of some commanders can now influence their performance on the field of battle. Lastly, Coptic Christianity and fetishism have received new objectives.
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Football Manager 2017
November 4, 2016
Sports, Internet, Football Manager, Multiplayer, Football.
Another annual installment of one of the most popular football manager game series by Sports Interactive. Gameplay-wise, Football Manager 2017 is based on the foundations of its predecessors, and in the game, we take control of a football club of our choosing. Our responsibility is to lead it to both sports and financial success. While playing, we have to take care of all the aspects of managing a team, starting with acquiring and selling players, setting training schedules, creating tactics for subsequent matches, and all the way to "business" tasks, such as contacting the media, obtaining sponsors, managing the stadium, and overseeing the budget. Apart from a number of well-known and proven solutions, Football Manager 2017 also offers a traditional bunch of novelties and enhancements that enrich the gameplay as well as an updated database of actual clubs and their players.
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Ascension VR
August 1, 2016
Strategy, Indie Games, Internet, Card Games, Meta Quest / Oculus, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, SteamVR, VR.
An original, multiplayer-oriented card game created specifically for VR goggles. The player controls a 3D avatar chosen from among 52 characters. The player observes their avatar from a third-person view and the gameplay focuses on building up the deck. During subsequent battles and encounters with other players, one expands their deck with new cards. Each card has its different, unique properties and juggling them appropriately is the key to success here. Apart from the multiplayer component, the game offers a single player experience - in this case, the opponents are controlled by the game's advanced AI. High-quality visuals allowed the creators to implement effects such as one that synchronizes the avatar's lip movements with words spoken by the player. Ascension VR was released both for PCs and mobile devices. Owning a VR set is required to play this game.
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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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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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Titanfall: Frontline
cancelled
Strategy, Internet, Card Games, Mechs, Multiplayer, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
Titanfall: Frontline is a mobile card. The game consists of one-on-one battles, which are played in real time. During these, players use the deck to activate skills and call up characters and mosses on the map, then give them orders.
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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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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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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