Ittle Dew 2
November 15, 2016
Action, 2D, Puzzle Elements, RPG Elements, Indie Games, Singleplayer.
A sequel to the two-dimensional action game with logic features created in 2013 by Swedish studio Ludosity Interactive. Ittle Dew 2 presents further adventures of the titular female protagonist and her companion Tippsi. The two crashed on another unknown island filled with mysteries and weird creatures. By using a magic map the pair of heroes will have to find six pieces of a raft which will allow them to leave the island. The gameplay mechanics are almost same as in the original game and they combine features of action and adventure games. The game is filled with action and fights with encountered enemies and, it frequently forces player to solve riddles which require them to find a specific item and place it in the right place. All of it is supplemented with simple RPG features and the possibility to upgrade items.
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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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The Unspoken
December 6, 2016
Action, Fantasy, FPP, Internet, Meta Quest / Oculus, Multiplayer, VR.
An online action game focused on PvP competition, developed with virtual reality in mind. The Unspoken was created by Insomniac Games, the creators of Sunset Overdrive, Fuse, and the Ratchet & Clank series, among other things. The Unspoken is set in a world that bears resemblance to the present with the only difference being that magic exists, and it's incredibly spectacular. The players assume the role of mages who fight each other in one on one fights organized by an ancient order. Combat takes place on special arenas and is conducted according to strict honor rules. The action is observed from the character’s eyes, while spells are cast by making gestures. In the game, we can make use of 25 spells. Among them, we can find classical fireballs, magic barriers, summoning monsters, and environment manipulation. The Unspoken was built from scratch with virtual reality in mind and therefore cannot be played on a regular screen.
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The Huntsman: Winter's Curse
April 20, 2016
RPG, Adventure Elements, Episodic, Fantasy, Movies, Card Games, Singleplayer.
An episodic RPG with adventure game and card game features. The title takes place in the same universe as The Huntsman: Winter’s War movie. The story takes place at the same time as the events shown in the movie picture. During the game, the player assumes the role of Elisabeth, a young woman whose calm farm life is interrupted by the disappearance of her brothers. The protagonist goes in search for them, encountering many familiar faces and previously unknown dangers. She also discovers a mystery which she had in herself for years. The main focus in The Huntsman: Winter’s Curse was put on the narrative. During the game, one will visit many locations and speak to various characters that will gradually reveal new elements of the story. The game also features turn-based battles with enemies, during which one can attack the opponents by using cards obtained as the story progresses.
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Motorcycle Club
November 28, 2014
Racing, Internet, Motorbike, Multiplayer, Singleplayer.
A motorcycle-themed arcade racing game, in which you found your own club and compete with other teams. The clubs have at least several members, who have different styles of riding their motorcycles. It's an important factor during the races, which rarely involve simply trying to be the first one to cross the finish line. The races tend to be divided into several stages, in which you participate in various challenges, such as slaloms, going through gates, or performing jumps. You can choose the right motorcyclist for each challenge, which increases your chances to win. There are 22 licensed motorcycles to choose from (such as Honda, BMW, Kawasaki, KTM, Yamaha), divided into three classes, and 20 tracks, on which you can drive by day or night. Each victory earns you funds, which you can spend on new vehicles and raising your club's renown. Apart from the single player campaign, the game features an online mode, in which you can play with three other people at once.
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In the Shadows
October 20, 2017
Arcade, 2D, Puzzle Elements, Indie Games, Platformers, Singleplayer.
A two-dimensional platformer with logic game elements and the debut project from the independent developer Colorspace Studio. In the Shadows has us assume the role of a person who embarks on an emotional journey to the times of childhood where they have to face their fears, symbolized by various monsters. The gameplay mechanics combine arcade elements with logic puzzles that use light as their primary element. At night, all everyday objects turn into dangerous creatures but if we shed some light on them, they switch back to their original aspect and often help us in our unusual adventure. The problem is that the protagonist doesn’t have a flashlight so the key to success is to find ways to lure our opponents into the vicinity of lamps as well as to cunningly manipulate other luminous objects in the environment. The game features a classic side view and pixel-art graphics.
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Goo Saga
April 7, 2016
Arcade, 2D, Puzzle Elements, Platformers, Singleplayer.
A game by Toka Loka Games studio, known for a mobile adventure game The Bait. Goo Saga takes us to a secret underwater laboratory, where a strange flexible goo comes to life. The player takes control of the titular Goo, which tries to find its creator as well as purpose of life. Mechanically, Goo Saga is a 2D platformer in Leo’s Fortune style. Going through levels requires a lot of skill, as the hero’s moves are really clumsy. The game offers puzzles, and during gameplay you collect crystals necessary for developing Goo’s abilities. You can play a single player campaign, Survival and Time Trial modes. There are 20 levels, 12 types of enemies, 4 bosses, and 2 different endings. Additionally, you can create your own levels and share them with other players. Goo Saga features colorful graphics and diverse levels.
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Table Top Racing: World Tour
May 3, 2016
Racing, Arcade Elements, Internet, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Singleplayer.
An arcade racing game developed by Playrise Digital. The first installment of the series was created for mobile devices and the PlayStation Vita handheld console. Table Top Racing: World Tour allows players to control miniature cars that drive through toy tracks filled with obstacles. The tracks are placed in various locations: in a car repair shop, at a garbage dump, in a restaurant or on a yacht. The vehicles are very easily controlled, cannot be destroyed, and during the race one can use various power ups. Table Top Racing: World Tour offers six main race types as part of the singleplayer campaign called Championship Mode. In addition to that, the game contains more than eighty challenges and a multiplayer with eight racing modes. Table Top Racing: World Tour features colorful, three-dimensional graphics with backgrounds that are unorthodox for a racing game, and an electronic soundtrack composed by Wes Smith.
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Pathfinder Adventures
April 27, 2016
RPG, Fantasy, Card Games, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.
A card game with strong RPG accents. It is an adaptation of the table game Pathfinder Adventure Card Game. The title was created by the experienced studio Obsidian Entertainment, creators of such games as Pillars of Eternity and Fallout: New Vegas. Pathfinder Adventures is a free-to-play game with microtransactions. It takes the player to a fantasy realm called Golarion which is filled with magic, monsters and inhumans. Pathfinder Adventures is based on the Rise of the Runelords campaign known from the paper original. The player is tasked with stopping an attempt to resurrect the despotic Runelords. Gameplay of Pathfinder Adventures is based on the original game and all interactions, including combat, are presented as a card game. One can play the game alone or in cooperation mode for up to four players, each of whom controls a character belonging to one of the available classes. Thanks to different abilities that can be additionally developed, the characters supplement each other. What makes the game even more interesting are interactive cutscenes during which the player is making story decisions.
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BattleSouls
May 12, 2016
Action, RPG Elements, Internet, Multiplayer, Free-to-play.
A multiplayer arcade action game with RPG features, developed by Pixelap studio and distributed as free-to-play title. BattleSouls takes us to a fantasy world, where brave warriors take part in team fights against each other to destroy opponents’ soul crystal while defending their own. Each team comprises of three characters representing different classes, between which we can freely switch during skirmishes. Each class has its unique active and passive skills and is suitable for different situations, meaning that choosing a proper character to use at the moment is the key to success. Duels are very dynamic and usually take 10 to 15 minutes, with players’ skill playing crucial role in the outcome. The game is presented in colorful, cartoon-like and three-dimensional visuals.
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Warhold
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Action, RPG Elements, Strategic Elements, Fantasy, Internet, MMO, PvP, TPP.
A multiplayer action game with strategy elements, which is a debut project by an independent Russian studio InQuake Softworks. The plot of Warhold takes us to a dark fantasy world, where, as the ruler of a sovereign city-state, you have to fight enemies for influences and resources. The title is divided into two major parts. The first one concentrates on battles taking place inside arenas in which 8-20 players can engage in three different game modes: Death Match, Team Fight, and Capture the Flag. The second main layer of the title consists of the systematic development of your estate and constructing buildings that make fighting other players easier. The title enables players to form clans and work together on common objectives, like securing access to resources.
Seven Guardians
June 9, 2016
Strategy, Fantasy, LAN, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer.
Mobile strategy game in fantasy world from Korean studio of 4:33 Creative Lab. It takes place in the universe inspired by Norse mythology, consisting of nine worlds hold by magical tree of Yggdrasil. When arrival of undead army turns humans against each other, the titular group of seven heroes must save the world and defeat forces of evil. We play in real time on two-dimensional maps, on which we can only move to left or right. Our task is summoning appropriate units and guardians leading them to make successful attack on opponent’s forces. Each of the seven heroes represents different class, with unique attacks and skills, and choosing adequate heroes and skills is a key to victory.
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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Warfare Online
September 30, 2017, End of Life
Strategy, Internet, Multiplayer, RTS, War Strategy, Modern Conflicts, Free-to-play.
Warfare Online, created by Con Artist Games, is an online multiplayer RTS game. It is the first online game in the series that was started by Warfare 1917 and Warfare 1944. Unlike its predecessors, this title's focus is on a fictional armed conflict that takes place in a near future. The gameplay is similar to classic, tactical RTS games, such as Company of Heroes, which means that players don't have to gather resources and develop their bases. We immediately start on a battlefield and control a squad that is created before the battle. The squads can consist of vehicles and units that belong to various classes. During the fights players can also access about 150 means of support. New units and useful bonuses are unlocked by making progress in the game. Warfare Online is released in a friendly free-to-play system where you won't find any time limits or intrusive microtransactions.
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Super Dungeon Tactics
September 30, 2017, End of Life
Strategy, 2D, RPG Elements, Strategic Elements, Fantasy, Indie Games, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
A fantasy turn-based strategy game with RPG elements developed by American studio Underbite Games. Super Dungeon Tactics takes us to a fantasy world of Crystalia, and the action focuses on the Dark Consul whom we have to defeat by leading a guild of heroes and managing our party of adventurers that possess various skills. In the game, we explore randomly generated levels and complete a number of primary and secondary quests. Their integral part is turn-based combat where the result is decided by both tactics and some random factors. The game is characterized by an unusual character development system connected not only to experience but to equipment as well: individual parts can increase the wearer’s level.
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Veterans Online
September 30, 2017, End of Life
Action, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, MOBA, Multiplayer, Shooters, Isometric View, Free-to-play.
Multiplayer shooter in MOBA convention. It is the first title of the independent developer Nuke Cockroach studio and is distributed in free-to-play model with microtransactions. Veterans uses isometric view and focuses on online PvP battles of teams or individual players. We take control of the titular veterans and fight on 30 different battlefields using a vast array of weaponry, various combat vehicles and useful gadgets. The game offers many customization options, and as we progress through the game we can modify not only the character's statistics, but use more powerful weapons and special abilities. It also has a matchmaking system that assembles players and teams based on their rank. All of this is presented in good looking, cartoonish visuals and accompanied by dynamic rock soundtrack.
TransOcean 2: Rivals
September 30, 2017, End of Life
Strategy, Economic, Simulation Elements, Internet, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Ships.
TransOcean 2: Rivals is a sequel to a strategy simulator – TransOceal: The Shipping Company - by Deck 13, released in 2014. The game picks up the plot where the last game left off. Players take the role of an owner of a seafaring company, who returns to the business, tries to re-establish his position and get a revenge on his old enemies. The gameplay takes place on two layers: in the strategic part, players focus on developing the company by completing subsequent jobs consisting in delivering goods, while adjusting to outside factors as well as to actions of the competition. In the simulation part, players can take control of various types of ships in a series of diversified challenges. TransOcean 2: Rivals has three game modes: single-player campaign, free mode, and AI challenge. A multiplayer module is also available – the player competes against six other players, and can use various tactics to win (including a sabotage).
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Galaxy Dwellers
September 30, 2017, End of Life
Strategy, Polish games, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Tower Defense.
A science-fiction tower defense strategy game developed by Eccentricity Games. It is a spiritual successor to Tower Dwellers, a game released in 2013. During the game the player takes control of one of the three armies, and uses them to conquer the space by destroying all opponents on his path. The story campaign of the game consists of 100 levels, on which one uses various units gradually improved with some of the 100+ upgrades available. The gameplay mechanics in Galaxy Dwellers are similar to other games in the genre. Levels are filled with paths through which the rivals are moving and the main task of the player is to repel their attacks with his warriors trained in various buildings. Additionally, the player can construct support buildings which impact the warrior’s abilities and use special orbital attacks. The action is shown in 2D and uses cartoonish graphics similar to ones used in the game’s predecessor.
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Crashing Season
September 30, 2017, End of Life
Arcade, Internet, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Top-down.
A crazed arcade game created for mobile devices. It was developed by Koukoi Games - a Finnish gamemaking studio. The story begins when ruthless hunters destroy a treasury belonging to the animals. In return, the little critters of nature have decided to take revenge. Retaliation turns out to be an exceptionally easy task, which encourages the animals to try and take over the entire world. In terms of mechanics, the game is an unusual auto-runner. The player-controlled animal runs forward through small, closed levels. The player's tasks are to survive the attacks of subsequent enemy waves, avoid traps and incoming bullets fired by the hunters, as well as to launch their own attacks. Also, the player has to complete a set of additional objectives, such as collecting a specified number of coins or fighting powerful bosses. At their disposal, the player has a wide variety of animals with different special abilities. Those abilities can be additionally developed with the game's progression.
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Azkend 2: The World Beneath
September 30, 2017, End of Life
Puzzle, Adventure Elements, Books, Match-3, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
A puzzle game of the genre "combine three elements", enriched with a simple storyline layer inspired by the work of Julius Verne. During the game we get to the title world inside the Earth, and our task is to find a way to escape and return to civilization. The gameplay focuses on getting the items we need, which we receive for solving subsequent puzzles.
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Cubikolor
September 30, 2017, End of Life
Puzzle, Indie Games, Singleplayer.
An original, three-dimensional logic game in which the player controls a colorful cube and travels through multicolored levels. Cubikolor was created by two French developer studios: Fractal Box, being their first game, and the slightly more experienced Moving Player, the creators of the humorous stealth game Level 22: Gary’s Misadventure, among other titles. The game was awarded with creativity award during the European indie Game Days 2015. The game offers 150 diversified levels built of cubes of different colors and properties. The objective of the game is to lead the cube to the exit. Each wall of the cube has different color and, depending on which colors touches each other, various effects are triggered. For example, the surface might rise up or drop down. After completing each level the player is graded with from one to three stars, depending on how much moves he made and how much time it took. Cubikolor offers simple, three-dimensional graphics and free camera view.
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The Journeyman Project 2: Buried in Time
September 30, 2017, End of Life
Adventure, Exploration Games, Puzzle Elements, FPP, Singleplayer.
The second installment of Gage Blackwood's adventures cycle - a special agent for time protection. This is a classic adventure game, in which we observe the action from the perspective of the first person. During the game we visit, among others, Leonardo da Vinci's studio.
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Tiny Tower
September 30, 2017, End of Life
Strategy, Economic, Singleplayer.
Tiny Tower is an economic strategy in which the player's task is to expand and manage the skyscraper. While playing, we construct new floors and fill them with residential and commercial premises, we look for methods of attracting residents and employees, and we take care to ensure stable sources of income.
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Heroes of Loot 2
September 30, 2017, End of Life
RPG, 2D, Fantasy, Indie Games, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Roguelike, Action RPG, Singleplayer, Top-down.
A sequel of an arcade action RPG title of OrangePixel studio. We return to the fantasy land from the first Heroes of Loot and its heroes, who quickly became bored after their previous adventure. And so they turned to a certain lord, who gave them a task of clearing a few dungeons of monsters and rescuing a damsel in distress. In terms of gameplay, the game is identical to its predecessor and offers quick action, with players madly dashing through randomly generated dungeons, fighting against monsters and collecting treasures. The main difference is that we no longer control one hero, instead playing as two of the four protagonists, so using both heroes’ skills properly is crucial.
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Eador. Imperium
September 30, 2017, End of Life
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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She Wants Me Dead
September 30, 2017, End of Life
Arcade, 2D, Indie Games, Platformers, Side-scroll, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.
A humorous arcade game with features of platformer and rhythmic game from Swedish Hello There studio. She Wants Me Dead tells a story of Max, who irritated his cat Lula so much that it decided to get rid of him. The cat prepared many deadly traps for its master, which he must avoid in order to survive. Like in classic platformer games, the world is presented in two-dimensional, side-scrolling style, and the gameplay concentrates on reaching the end of progressively more difficult stages filled with dangers. Music plays a key role in the game, as every trap has been synchronized with a main musical theme. To avoid obstacles, players must feel the rhythm of the game and plan all of their actions based on the soundtrack. It is complemented by many visual modifications for our hero, which we unlock by progressing through the game.
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Of Kings and Men
September 30, 2017, End of Life
Action, Strategic Elements, Indie Games, Internet, Multiplayer, The Middle Ages.
An online action game set in the Middle Ages, and the first production by Donkey Crew, studio founded by the creators of a popular mod for Mount & Blade: Warband. Of Kings and Men strives to recreate medieval wars on a large scale and the gameplay is multiplayer oriented. One battle can feature up to even 200 players, who can join various factions, gather resources for them, and fight with enemy kingdoms in several typical gameplay modes. The game features a complex combat system, based on authentic medieval tactics. You use a wide range of swords, axes, maces, spears, crossbows, bows, and shields, and a developed progression system allows you to match your character's abilities to your individual play style. The gold you gather can be spent on better weapons and armor, and also on fortifications for your faction.
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Rock of Ages II: Bigger and Boulder
September 30, 2017, End of Life
Strategy, Arcade Elements, Humorous, Internet, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Tower Defense, TPP.
A sequel to the hybrid of a strategy and action game. Similarly as the first title, it was created by ACE Team. The gameplay mechanics are mostly based on the first game in the series and are focused on competition between the players. Each player has a castle that they must protect. The castles are connected by a long, winding path. In each round one side of the conflict controls a giant ball and tries to use it to break through the gate of the enemy fortress. The opponent is trying to position his troops and buildings in such way that he stops or at least slows down the rock. Rock of Ages II: Bigger & Boulder allows up to four players split into two teams to compete. The title allows the player to modify the banners and costumes of units, introduces new soldier and rock types, and offers new maps that reference various historical periods. Unreal Engine 4 technology provides high-quality graphics.
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NBA Live Mobile
September 30, 2017, End of Life
Sports, Basketball, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.
NBA Live Mobile is a mobile edition of the popular series by Electronic Arts, distributed through a free-to-play model with microtransactions. In terms of mechanics, NBA Live Mobile is a basketball version of the Ultimate Team mode known from FIFA – NBA’s sister series; it combines features of a typical simulator with elements of a collectable card game. During the game, players choose an NBA basketball team to take charge of, and their main goal is to lead that team to the top. The centerpiece of this game is managing the team. As a manager, the player has to set the team’s tactics and sign new players, who become available gradually through subsequently unlocked (or bought for real money) card packs. After building the team, players take part in different games, trying to meet various challenges provided by the developers. In terms of technology, the game is one of the best looking, and the most complex titles available on mobile platforms.
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League of Angels II
September 30, 2017, End of Life
RPG, Fantasy, Internet, jRPG, MMO, Browser, Turn-based, Free-to-play.
A sequel to the browser MMORPG game League of Angels. Similarly as the first installment, the sequel is a free-to-play game with microtransactions. League of Angels II invites the players to a fantasy world in which a constant fight against the forces of evil takes place. Combat in the game is turn-based and can be fully automated, allowing the team of a few persons to perform attacks and special attacks on their own. Selection of characters, their equipment and development is an important aspect of the game, as is adapting tactics and positions of team members to the situation at hand. New characters are obtained in League of Angels II as rewards but they can be also bought for real money. The game offers many gameplay modes. Despite the fact that it is a MMORPG title, it offers the possibility to play alone, for example in the Arena mode in which one fights for points that enable the player to buy items. It is also possible to creature guilds and fight against other players. League of Angels II offers three-dimensional graphics with style that is similar to one used in Japanese RPGs.
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Revelation Online
September 30, 2017, End of Life
RPG, Fantasy, Internet, MMO, MMORPG, PvE, PvP, TPP, Free-to-play.
A fantasy MMORPG developed by NetEase. The plot of Revelation Online tells of a typical struggle between good and evil, and the players assume the role of heroes whose task is to defend the world of Nuanor from the forces of darkness. The key gameplay element is exploration of the vast world that is divided into ten provinces and three big cities. We also have to perform story quests and take part in so-called raids, during which we visit dungeons, find treasures, and face powerful enemies. There are several character classes at players’ disposal, each having different abilities that are developed with our progress. The main distinguishing feature of Revelation Online is the fact that our characters can fly (although you have to gain the 29th level first) in addition to walking. Moreover, the developers prepared three different control schemes so every player can pick the one they prefer.
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Stable Orbit
September 30, 2017, End of Life
Simulation, Strategic Elements, Indie Games, Space, Singleplayer.
A game that belongs to the popular genre of simulators, entrusting the players with a demanding task of building and managing a space station. Stable Orbit is a debut project of the one-man studio Codalyn that was founded by Jim Offerman. The developer previously worked as the main designer of PC versions of such hits like Tomb Raider and Deus Ex: Human Revolution. Stable Orbit takes place in space, more specifically on the Earth's orbit, five years after the deorbit of the International Space Station. The player is tasked with building a new base from the scratch and then gradually expanding it and managing all aspects of its daily functioning. Thanks to the great knowledge of the developer about how such structures work, the game is quite realistic and it faithfully recreates the unique challenges which astronauts must face.
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klocki
September 30, 2017, End of Life
Puzzle, Indie Games, Polish games, Singleplayer.
A minimalistic logic game developed by Rainbow Train studio, creators of such games like HOOK and oO. klocki contains 80 varied levels on which the player must combine various types of lines. Seemingly easy, the game becomes much more demanding as the player progress through the levels and is introduced to more than a dozen of new mechanics. Similarly as in previous games developed by Rainbow Train, the title features minimalistic, clear and nice graphics accompanied by calm, relaxing ambient soundtrack.
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90 Minute Fever
September 30, 2017, End of Life
Sports, Indie Games, Internet, Manager, Football Manager, MMO, Football, Free-to-play.
A MMO football manager that is the debut title from studio Isokron. In contrast to typical games of the genre, such as Football Manager, the game focuses only on duels between the players. The game allows one to create its own club from scratch and then to lead it to conquer the football world by deciding the team's roster and tactics, and managing all the key aspects of the club's activities. The game focuses on interactions between players, both directly, by playing matches, and indirectly, by influencing economy. One of the interesting features is the Time Portal system that allows us to bring real players from the past to join the team. In contrast to other online managers, 90 Minute Fever doesn’t require one to slowly climb the career ladder. From the very beginning it allows experienced players to challenge themselves in other modes. The game lacks any pay-to-win features, but playing requires a monthly subscription.
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Angry Birds: Ace Fighter
September 30, 2017, End of Life
Action, 2D, Internet, Multiplayer, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer.
A shoot 'em up game developed by Siamgame Mobile. During the game the player must manipulate one of the varied flying units in such way that he can shoot down enemies and avoid being hit himself. The player can control a butterfly, a dragon, a rocket, a phoenix and even a flying carpet. All of them have different battle capabilities. While facing regular enemies isn’t hard, the battles with giant bosses can be very challenging. Defeated opponents drop various items thanks to which the player can obtain upgrades and new, more powerful weapons. The ghosts that serve the role of wingmen are important as well. The key to success is to correctly select the ghosts depending on the current situation on the battlefield. Angry Birds: Ace Fighter can be played alone in a story campaign mode or with other players in cooperation and competitive modes.
Rising World
September 30, 2017, Early Access
Action, Crafting, FPP, Indie Games, Internet, Multiplayer, Sandbox, Singleplayer, Survival.
A survival-oriented sandbox with randomly generated, fully destructible environment, and gameplay based on the famed Minecraft. Rising World takes us to a randomly generated world which can be explored and shaped according to our preferences and without limitations. We begin the game with only a few basic tools, with the initial phase of the game oriented around survival in the wilds. As the game progresses, we start gathering various resources, cut trees, and hunt wild animals. Thanks to an extensive crafting system, we can construct more and more complicated tools and items. Aside from construction, we can also engage in digging extensive networks of tunnels. Interestingly enough, almost all of the created items can be utilized in some way, e.g. a fully interactive piano. Rising World offers both single and multiplayer gameplay. The graphics are built using voxels, which makes the visuals much more realistic than the ones in Minecraft. The game is also characteristic for its advanced physics engine.
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The Longest Five Minutes
September 30, 2017, End of Life
RPG, 2D, Fantasy, jRPG, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
A unique jRPG by Syupro-DX and Nippon Ichi Software. In The Longest Five Minutes you play as a warrior who's trying to regain his lost memories. The game starts in an unusual way — it begins with the final boss fight. The protagonist, however, can remember neither happened on the way to the dark lord's dwelling nor how to defeat the enemy. Conversations with his companions and the dark lord's taunts revive his memories in the form of flashbacks, during which you explore varied environments, talk to NPCs, and complete main story quests as well as side quests. During the game, your party participates in many turn-based battles. The Longest Five Minutes features colorful pixel-art visuals, based on the classic jRPGs.
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Super Stardust Ultra VR
September 30, 2017, End of Life
Action, Internet, Co-op, Space, Multiplayer, PlayStation VR, Singleplayer, PlayStation Exclusive, VR.
A special installment in the series of space action shooters. Super Stardust Ultra VR was created for PlayStation VR sets. In the game the player assumes the role of a pilot of a small space ship and is tasked with exterminating hordes of Aliens and destroying meteorites. Player can choose from many levels and the game supports online scoreboards where users can compare their achievements. Since the title uses VR technology, the game modes known from previous installments were refreshed. There is also a new game mode called Invasion Zone in which action is shown from first-person perspective and the player aims by moving their head.
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Ultrawings
September 30, 2017, End of Life
Simulation, FPP, Meta Quest / Oculus, PlayStation VR, Planes, Singleplayer, SteamVR, VR.
Developed exclusively for VR headgear, Ultrawings is a simulation game created by Big Planet Games. Gameplay mechanics are not complicated, as the player assumes the role of an ultralight plane pilot and explores a vast open world comprising topographically diverse islands filled with environmental obstacles. Ultrawings offers the player a number of aircraft, varying in terms of their structure and performance – the key to success lies in the proper utilization of particular parameters. One can participate in e.g. classic time challenges, tournaments, in which one has to fly precisely through consecutive checkpoints, as well as events featuring complex maneuvers and stunts. The player gets to observe the action from the first-person perspective and is free to look around the environment – they can also use the dedicated motion controllers to steer the craft.
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8-bit Hordes
September 30, 2017, End of Life
Strategy, Fantasy, Internet, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer.
An old-school real-time strategy game set in a fantasy world and created by Petroglyph - an experienced team popular mainly games such as Star Wars: Empire at War, Universe at War: Earth Assault or Grey Goo. 8-bit Hordes is based on the classic RTS mechanics. The game presents a conflict between the Dark Orcs and the Lightbringers. The latter are a coalition of humans, dwarves and elves. The player gathers resources, expands their base, produces units and fights the enemy forces. The game offers a wide set of game modes, including a single-player campaign, cooperation-oriented missions and maps for the multiplayer component, which allows for both skirmishes and a classic PvP experience for up to 8 players. As far as the multiplayer is concerned, 8-bit Hordes is fully compatible with the studio's previous game named 8-bit Armies. This allows the owners of one of the games to play with those who bought the other one; the maps are shared and factions from both games are playable in this case. In terms of the art style, 8-bit Hordes offers colorful graphics based on voxels.
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Hacker Evolution Immersion
September 30, 2017, Early Access
Simulation, 2D, Puzzle Elements, Indie Games, Singleplayer.
A logic and simulation game developed by the Romanian team at exosyphen studios. Hacker Evolution IMMERSION is the fourth title in the series started in 2002. The plot of the game references modern conspiracy theories related to the rapid development of information technologies. The player assumes the role of a talented hacker, breaking into various systems where he learns about a conspiracy related to so fast technological advancement of humanity. Hacker Evolution IMMERSION combines the traits of a simulation game with a logic action game. The player can not only hack into computers in search for heavily-guarded information, but he can also hack banking and satellite servers. The money he obtains can be used for upgrading his hardware, which increases his capabilities. The gameplay concentrates on proper resource management and solving numerous riddles and minigames related to bypassing more and more advanced security systems. Hacker Evolution IMMERSION offers simple futuristic visuals.
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Sports Hero
September 30, 2017, End of Life
Sports, Arcade Elements, Internet, Multiplayer, Polish games, Singleplayer, Summer Sports, Free-to-play.
A mobile arcade sports game developed by Cherrypick Games, creators of such games as Touchdown Hero and Must Deliver. Sports Hero allows the player to participate in six different disciplines. One can rival others in 100-metre dash, weightlifting, javelin throw, 50-metre swimming, hurdles and long jump. Each category is a different arcade minigame with its own rules. For example, in the run one must quickly and precisely press the screen, in weightlifting the player must correctly balance the weight of the smartphone or the tablet. After each game one receives experience points which enable the player to gain new levels and unlock new disciplines. Sports Hero offers two main gameplay modes: solo mode against artificial intelligence and competition with other players in multiplayer. Similarly as other games from this developer, the game features pixel-art graphics and lots of humor.
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Corona Blossom Vol. 1 Gift From the Galaxy
September 30, 2017, End of Life
Adventure, Indie Games, Japan, Singleplayer, Visual Novel.
A classic representative of the visual novel genre. The game was created and published by independent studio Front Wing, creators of ISLAND and the Grisaia series. Corona Blossom Vol. 1 Gift From the Galaxy presents the story of Keiji, a young creator of robots and other machines, who drops out of college, abandoning city life in order to move in with his grandfather, who lives in the countryside. One day Keiji discovers an unknown life form called R-ne which fell on Earth with a piece of a meteorite. The mysterious creature takes the appearance of a girl whom Keiji once knew and it asks him to help her in returning to her home planet. A female space pirate who has bad intentions towards R-ne will stand in their way. Since it is a visual novel, player is tasked with scrolling through subsequent pages of text-based narrative enhanced with backgrounds and character portraits. During the game the player doesn’t have any influence on the events only learning the story created by the developers. Similarly as in most other games of the genre, the Corona Blossom Vol.1 features manga style visuals.
Inferno Climber
September 30, 2017, End of Life
RPG, Fantasy, Hack'and'slash, 3D Platformers, Action RPG, Singleplayer, TPP.
A fairy-fantasy action RPG with three-dimensional platform game features. The title was developed by the experienced Japanese studio Arc System Works. The story of Inferno Climber focuses on five legendary magic stones which for centuries provided peace and balance to the world. However, the stones fell into unworthy hands, bringing legions of monsters to the world. The player assumes the role of a soul that made an unusual pact with Death: if the soul manages to reclaim the stones, it will be brought back to life in its world. The gameplay combines traits of dynamic hack-and-slash action RPG and three-dimensional platform game. It focuses on exploration, combat and getting past various traps and dangers. The player can choose one of the eight playable characters available, each of which has both strong and weak sides. The game features fully three-dimensional, fairytale-like visual style.
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Infinite Tanks
September 30, 2017, End of Life
Action, Tanks, Indie Games, Internet, Multiplayer, Online, Singleplayer, Shooters.
An action war game developed by Atypical Games. The title has similar style to the mobile version of World of Tanks. During the game the player takes control of one of the tanks used in a futuristic conflict. The game can be played in single player and multiplayer modes. The gameplay mostly consists of traveling through locations and attacking everything that moves and isn’t part of the player’s team. The main advantage of Infinite Tanks is an advanced system of tank customization that allows for changing various parts of the machines – engines, bodies, cannons. There are more than 30 million combinations available. The game has attractive, fully three-dimensional graphics with large maps and partially destructible environment.
Breaking Point Standalone
September 30, 2017, End of Life
Action, FPP, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Post-apocalypse, Sandbox, Singleplayer, Survival, Zombie.
A stand-alone version of one of the most popular modifications to Arma III, changing this tactical shooting into a sandbox survival simulator in the world after the zombie apocalypse. Breaking Point Standalone runs on Unreal Engine 4 graphics engine and significantly develops many elements of the original mechanics.
Phantom Dust HD
September 30, 2017, End of Life
Action, Internet, Card Games, Multiplayer, Post-apocalypse, Remaster/remake, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, TPP.
Phantom Dust HD is a remastered version of the 2004 action game released for Xbox. Just like the original, it was developed by one of Microsoft Studios' in-house developers. The game features improved visuals, interface, and controls. Multiplayer mode was also expanded. Phantom Dust HD takes us to a post-apocalyptic world, where Earth is covered with deadly dust that forced what was left of mankind to go underground. The only people who can survive on the surface are the Espers, who, thanks to their supernatural powers, can control the dust. Their job is to find precious artifacts and discover the reason behind the Earth's current state. The underground city serves as a Hub where we can buy new skills and items, and accept various quests. Our missions take place on the surface, and they focus on fighting hordes of enemies. During our adventures we collect cards and create a deck that suits the best our play style. Phantom Dust HD also offers a competitive multiplayer mode.
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Harmonix Music VR: The Dance
September 30, 2017, End of Life
Arcade, Music, PlayStation VR, Singleplayer, PlayStation Exclusive, VR.
A music game created for VR headsets, developed by Harmonix, known mostly for the Guitar Hero and Rock Band franchises. Harmonix Music VR: The Dance is not a typical video game, as the whole gameplay is focused around a specific musical experience. You find yourself in a slightly surreal world, in which you get a task of getting a small party started. To do this, you use a mixing console and choose the right tracks, as well as choose the choreography for the characters on the dance floor. You can also join the party yourself and even create various virtual items, which pulse to the rhythm of the music. The game features 17 original audio tracks, but you can also plug in a USB device and use your own playlist.
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Crash Bandicoot 2 HD
September 30, 2017, End of Life
Arcade, 3D Platformers, Remaster/remake, Singleplayer, TPP, PlayStation Exclusive.
A thoroughly remastered version of the second entry in the popular platformer series from Naughty Dog, which originally debuted in 1997 on the first PlayStation console. Crash Bandicoot 2 HD from Vicarious Visions takes us again to the fictional Wumpa archipelago near Australia’s coast. It has been a year after the events from the first game, when doctor Cortex, defeated in the first game, asks for Crash’s help in finding 25 crystals for a machine that will save the Earth from the impending solar storm. The game expands upon the mechanics of the first Crash Bandicoot, with the main objective being the completing of 25 levels and gathering the crystals hidden within them. There are obviously many traps and hostile creatures guarding them Aside from jumping and spinning, Crash can now use new attacks, including special slides that are the only way to knock out some enemies.
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Serious Sam VR: The Last Hope
September 30, 2017, End of Life
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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