Infinite Air with Mark McMorris
October 25, 2016
Sports, Internet, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Snowboard, Extreme Sports, Winter Sports, TPP.
A sports snowboarding simulation game developed in cooperation with Mark McMorris, a snowboarding champion. The main highlights of Infinite Air with Mark McMorris are: realism, open world, considerable freedom, and social features. In the game, we are taken to a vast, procedurally generated environment that spans over an area of 100 square miles. We can go to any spot of our choosing thanks to a helicopter. Having started, we can freely explore and complete slopes or master new tricks. All these things we do under the supervision of famous professionals such as Craig McMorris, Silje Norendal, Torstein Horgmo, Danny Davis, and Ulrik Badertscher. The title uses a realistic analog control model that recreates actual movements of a snowboarder. In the game, we can play solo or in various multiplayer modes. Moreover, we can create our own snowboarding parks and share them with the community.
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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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Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Mega Battle
January 18, 2017
Action, Beat 'em Up, Arcade Elements, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Power Rangers, Singleplayer.
A classic beat'em up game developed by Bandai Namco Entertainment. The game is based on the license of the Power Rangers TV series popular back in 1990s. The titular teenagers are the characters the players assume control of in the game, supported by mysterious Zordon. The heroes have to face the forces of evil represented by the ominous Rita Repulsa and Lord Zedd - they want to destroy the Earth and try to achieve it by sending in more and more powerful monsters. The game offers five characters the fans of the TV series are familiar with - the heroes differ both in terms of their weapons and special abilities. The player is required mainly to eliminate subsequent enemies and bosses with melee weapons and advanced attacks based on various martial arts. The game comes with cartoonish 2D visuals referring to the aesthetics popular in the 1990s. Both music and dialogues were taken from the original Mighty Morphin Power Rangers TV series.
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Ace Banana
October 13, 2016
Action, FPP, Indie Games, PlayStation VR, Singleplayer, PlayStation Exclusive, VR.
A mix of first-person shooter with a tower defense game, developed by Japanese studio Oasis Games for PlayStation VR goggles. Players take control of an archer whose task is to protect crates of bananas from apes. The problem is the we must protect not one, but multiple bases, between which we can quickly switch, and enemies come with varying endurance and skills. On the other hand, we can make use of various power-ups located throughout the level, which give us stronger arrows (including exploding and scattering ones). We can also freely look around by turning our head, while the move controller in our left hand is used to aim, we shoot by drawing our arrows with second hand and releasing them. Ace Bannana’s 3D visuals and atmosphere are filled with elements typical for Japanese anime.
DragonSoul (2016)
July 29, 2015
RPG, 2D, Fantasy, Indie Games, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
A mobile RPG title with turn-based battles, developed by PerBlue studio. The story of DragonSoul takes us to a fantasy world ruled by brave heroes. But their might has brought envy of the dragon Umlaut, who captured them and sealed them in magical stones. We play as one of surviving heroes and try to free our comrades and defeat the forces of evil. Gameplay focuses on turn-based fights, which require not only coming up with proper tactics, but also using many battle skills. Between those skirmishes, we can learn the story or visit a vendor to sell useless items and buy some more handy equipment. Aside from campaign, we can also try out the PvP mode at special arenas.
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SportsBarVR
October 13, 2016
Party, Indie Games, Internet, Multiplayer, PlayStation VR, Turn-based, PlayStation Exclusive, VR.
An arcade party game created specifically for PlayStation VR goggles. SportsBarVR allows the player to take part in one of seven types of competition having their origins in their game-room equivalents. Those include billiards, darts, air hockey, skeeball, chess, checkers, as well as bar demolition sessions with the use of bats, chairs or empty bottles. Each kind of in-game competition is based on the rules of its real-life equivalent. The player can look around by moving their head; the arms of the virtual contestant are represented by motion controllers in the hands of the player. The game offers both a single player experience and a multiplayer mode for up to six players. In the latter case, the players can either cooperate or compete against one another in order to score as many points as possible. SportsBarVR offers three-dimensional graphics that recreate a real game room's interior with a fair deal of authenticity.
Sword of Chaos
October 29, 2015
RPG, Internet, Co-op, MMO, MMORPG, PvP.
A mobile action MMORPG developed by Allstar Games. Sword of Chaos is a free-to-play game with optional microtransactions. The player assumes the role of a character he created and he is taken to a fantasy world. The action is shown from an isometric perspective and the task given to the player is to explore large locations, speak to NPCs, fight encountered enemies and develop their character. In the real-time battles the player will face various beasts among which there are the mythical centaurs and werewolfs, centurions and goatmen. From time to time the player will face bosses as well. Defeating them requires adapting a specific tactic. The game has a guild system implemented, enabling the players to form larger groups. Fans of competitive play can fight in PvP battles in which up to forty players can participate. Sword of Chaos has cartoonish graphics, the style of which resembles Japanese anime.
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Awesomenauts Assemble!
March 4, 2014
Action, 2D, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, MOBA, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Online, Singleplayer.
Next-generation conversion of Awesomenauts game released in 2012, transferring the mechanics of the popular MOBA genre to the classic 2D sidescroll platformer. Compared to the original, the production contains a whole lot of corrections and improvements, as well as a new map and seven previously unavailable characters.
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Amnesia: Collection
November 22, 2016
Adventure, FPP, Horror, Package, Singleplayer, Survival Horror, 19th Century.
Set of two survival horror games, Amnesia: The Dark Descent and Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs. While originally the titles were PC exclusives, Amnesia: Collection has been released only for PlayStation 4 console. First of those games is set in a grim castle, with players controlling Daniel, an amnesiac who must find and defeat the mad owner of the building. Its add-on, Justine, puts us in a role of a woman who is part of a psychological experiment. Lastly, Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs follows the story of a businessman Oswald Mandus, who contracted an exotic illness. After he wakes from a long sleep, he finds out that his mansion is abandoned, and he starts looking for his children. Both productions are first-person adventure and survival horror games, in which our characters can’t use weapons, and in face of enemies, their only hope of avoiding death is to run and hide. As we explore dark locations, we must solve many puzzles and manage the sanity of our character, which drops down as we witness more and more terrifying events.
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Family Farm Seaside
February 2, 2013
Strategy, 2D, Economic, Internet, Multiplayer, Farm, Singleplayer.
A strategy game designed for mobile devices. The player plays the role of a farmer whose task is to plant plants, harvest and sell them profitably at the market, as well as breeding animals and taking care of the gradual development of the whole farm.
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Shuffle Cats
October 13, 2016
Party, Internet, Card Games, Multiplayer.
An online card game from King studio, known from its many casual projects. Shuffle Cats takes place in London of the 20s, though it does strand a lot from historical truth, as it takes to roofs of buildings, where the titular, bipedal cats compete playing a card game. The latter is mostly based on rummy, with the only important addition being the so called lucky plays, through usage of special skills that help us win. The title focuses on multiplayer mode, as it offers a complex matchmaking system, social options and in-game chat. We can also unlock special challenges that present us with certain tasks and follow different rules.
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Nighthaw-X3000
April 14, 2017
Action, 2D, Indie Games, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Polish, Science Fiction, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer.
Nighthaw-X3000 is a dynamic shoot'em up game developed by the independent Polish studio N94 Games. We play as James Pilecki, an elite pilot whose job is to face the alien invaders who attacked Earth in the year 2000. Action in the game is presented from a top-down perspective. The plane we control automatically flies upwards. Our job is to maneuver in a way that will allow us to eliminate the aliens and avoid their fire. We have to be extremely agile and rely on our reflexes if we want to be victorious. The fact that the game itself is quite hard will also force us to use the entire range of available weapons if we want to succeed. Nighthaw-X3000's plot is accompanied by a couple of multiplayer game modes. The game's pace is turned up by the specially composed synthwave soundtrack. Associations with the 80's science fiction movies naturally come to mind due to Nighthaw-X3000's colorful pixel-art visuals.
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The Wizards
March 8, 2018
Action, Fantasy, FPP, Indie Games, Meta Quest / Oculus, PlayStation VR, Polish, Singleplayer, SteamVR, VR.
The Wizards is a VR action-adventure game developed by the Polish studio Carbon Studio. The game takes us to a fantasy world where we play as one of the titular mages. Our job will be to travel in time in order to save the Kingdom of Men from the impending doom. We observe the action from a first-person perspective. As we play, we will explore all kinds of diverse locations, where we will face your typical fantasy beasts and enemies. There are many various spells at our disposal, all of them being based on the four elements. We unlock more of them (and upgrade those we already know) as we progress in the game. We will also find Fate Cards as we play. They serve as special modifiers that allow us to adjust the rules of the game to our liking and, for example, change the difficulty level.
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Life of Black Tiger
July 4, 2014
Arcade, Internet, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, TPP, Free-to-play.
Arcade action game from studio 1Games, in which we play the role of a black tiger abandoned by the parents. Our task is to survive in an inhospitable, dangerous world and regain family love.
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Seasons of Heaven
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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.
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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Tartarus
November 22, 2017
Adventure, Puzzle Elements, FPP, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
A first-person perspective adventure game that takes place in year 2230. The security protocol on the mining and research ship Tartarus is activated for unknown reasons. It might cause the ship to crash on Neptun, so the player must manually reset the system before the crew dies.
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Snipperclips: Cut It out, Together
March 3, 2017
Puzzle, Co-op, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Party Game, Nintendo Exclusive.
Snipperclips: Cut It Out, Together is an original puzzle game developed by SFB Games and published by Nintendo for their Nintendo Switch console. Various riddles that require not only creative thinking, but also good reflexes and strict player cooperation are the core elements of gameplay. In Snipperclips: Cut It Out, Together we play as paper characters whose shape we can change so that they complement the shapes of characters created by other players, leading to the puzzle being solved. The riddles are divided into two groups: for beginners and for advanced players. Along with the co-op mode for up to four players, the game offers game modes focused on competition. Snipperclips: Cut It Out, Together features colorful 2D visuals.
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Rise & Shine
January 13, 2017
Action, 2D, Puzzle Elements, Arcade Elements, Platformers, Singleplayer, Shooters.
A combination of a classic platformer with a dynamic shooter. The game was created by Super Mega Team - an independent developer. The player is taken to Gamearth, a planet which fell victim to space invaders who call themselves Nexgen. Rise is the only hope the inhabitants of Gamearth have - he is an 11-year-old boy equipped with a holy artifact - a pistol known as Shine. The gameplay formula in Rise & Shine was based on jumping across platforms, avoiding traps, solving simple puzzles and fighting enemies. The protagonist's weapon undergoes modifications that change the way the pistol works. As a result, the player can use ammunition enriched with electric charge or remotely controlled bullets. The experience comes with a high difficulty level and the player encounters both "cannon fodder" in large numbers and powerful bosses here. All of this is complemented by high-quality 2D visuals characteristic of their cartoonish art style.
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Rayman Legends Definitive Edition
September 12, 2017
Action, 2D, Co-op, Multiplayer, Platformers, Splitscreen, Singleplayer, Nintendo Exclusive.
The final edition of a popular 2013 platform game created by Ubisoft. In Rayman Legends: Definitive Edition, released exclusively on Nintendo Switch, the players get to follow the adventures of Rayman, who, accompanied by Globox and the Teensies, begins a long and dangerous journey through the unknown, once again taking the fate of the entire world on his shoulders. With the action presented from a side perspective, the game allows the players to explore consecutive locations, jump between platforms, avoid the omnipresent traps, and acquire new skills – keeping all this as the gameplay mechanics’ core. The acquired skills can be further utilized to reach seemingly inaccessible areas. Rayman Legends Definitive Edition features colorful and masterfully polished 2D visuals with a distinctive cartoonish style. In comparison to the original release, the Definitive Edition distinguishes itself through the additional content available only on Nintendo Switch.
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Blunt Force
cancelled
Action, Adventure Elements, FPP, FPS, World War II, Meta Quest / Oculus, Polish, Singleplayer, SteamVR, Shooters, VR.
Blunt Force is a PC-based FPS game designed from the ground up with virtual reality technology and requiring a VR device. The game is divided into shooting and adventure sections, played in two different historical periods, which at the same time influence each other in different interesting ways.
Eisenbahn.exe Professional 12
November 26, 2015
Simulation, Machines and Equipment, Trains, Singleplayer.
Twelfth edition of the cycle of advanced railway simulators. The player takes on the role of a driver to travel in different locations at the controls of trains from all over the world.
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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Dark Fall: Storm Warning
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Adventure, FPP, Horror, Indie Games, Singleplayer.
A point-and-click adventure game in which the player's task is to unravel the mystery hidden by the pier, more than a hundred years old. On this object forgotten by people in unexplained circumstances people died, and their presence is still manifested here astral beings. The core of the game is exploration of shivering locations, solving puzzles, searching for relics of the past and interacting with spirits.
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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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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Forward Assault
June 12, 2017
Action, FPP, FPS, Internet, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Shooters, Modern Conflicts, Free-to-play.
An online FPS developed by Blayze Games for mobile platforms. Forward Assault’s lead designer was Lucas Wilde, the man whom the players owe the creation of Bullet Force, released in 2016. Forward Assault takes you to a virtual battle zones, where you take part in dynamic multiplayer combat. The game offers a variety of weapons, including the legendary AK-47 assault rifle as well as the Desert Eagle pistol. Apart from several multiplayer modes, Forward Assault includes single player, in which you face AI-controlled opponents. All this you can try out for free, as the game is distributed in a free-to-play business model.
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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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LISA
December 15, 2014
RPG, 2D, Very Brutal, Indie Games, Post-apocalypse, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.
A two-dimensional RPG title with side perspective from Dingaling Productions studio. The story of LISA is set in a grim post-apocalyptic future, in which all women have died due to a mysterious cataclysm. We play as a drug addict Brad Armstrong who sets on to find Budda – his adoptive daughter and most likely the last woman on Earth. The long and dangerous journey is interrupted with flashbacks that shed some light on the background behind world’s end and the story of Brad himself. Gameplay in LISA comes down to exploration, making moral choices that affect the world both at micro and macro scales and taking part in bloody turn-based battles. Brad can go through all this accompanied by some of the thirty available non-playable characters, although whether or not they will last to the very end of the story depends on our good will. The hero can sacrifice himself in times of crisis, but he can also send others to a certain death.
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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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Dragon Mania Legends
January 6, 2015
RPG, Strategic Elements, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.
A role-playing game with economic strategy elements by Gameloft. The production is heavily inspired by the Pokemon franchise — it is set on the Dragonlandia Island, and your task is to collect over 300 species of dragons and develop their skills. As the game progresses, they get stronger and more resilient, and also learn special attacks. After such preparations, you can use the dragons in arena battles or in duels against other players from better leagues. Dragon Mania Legends also allows you to have your own dragon island, where you can erect buildings in exchange for the money you earn during battles. Interestingly, you also can visit other people's islands and trade gifts, as well as talk to others via the in-game chat. The game utilizes a free-to-play model with microtransactions; you can pay for e.g. speeding up the development of your dragons.
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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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Shred It!
September 25, 2014
Arcade, Auto-runner, Singleplayer, Snowboard, TPP, Free-to-play.
Original, three-dimensional endless runner skill. In the game we jump on a snowboard and watching the action from behind the protagonist's back we flick forward, avoiding further obstacles and chasms. However, the charm of the game is enhanced by the fact that the whole game world is made of paper.
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Junk Jack
December 1, 2016
Arcade, 2D, Crafting, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Sandbox, Singleplayer.
Inspired by the popular Terraria, a sandbox arcade 2D title by PixBits, being a PC conversion of an earlier mobile production Junk Jack X. In accordance with the genre’s rules, gameplay does not have any real purpose, you just go and explore the procedurally-generated world filled with various interesting elements. The key element is naturally the excavation of the resources necessary for crafting tools and various objects. In contrast to other productions of this kind, Junk Jack introduces a mode which makes crafting a lot easier and faster so that hasty players can speed up the whole process and erect complicated constructions quicker. The title features a characteristic, pixel-art style which, at first glance, resembles the aforementioned Terraria. However, Junk Jack utilizes e.g. changing weather conditions and a day and night cycle.
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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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ROM: Extraction
December 7, 2016
Action, FPP, FPS, Indie Games, PlayStation Aim, PlayStation Move, PlayStation VR, Singleplayer, Shooters, VR.
A first-person shooter set in a science fiction world, developed by First Contact Entertainment studio for VR devices. The story of ROM: Extraction takes place in 2076, with the player taking control of a member of Orb Extraction Unit. Their objective is to guard aliens’ eggs while they are being escorted to Earth. Gameplay focuses on fast-paced battles against aliens, during which players must survive for several minutes and fend off incoming waves of enemies. Players can’t move their character, only look around, but they can use their suit with its many gadgets, like a module that slows down time or a high-power energy pistol.
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ICEY
November 17, 2016
Action, 2D, Experimental/artistic, Science Fiction, Side-scroll, Singleplayer, Slasher.
An original 2D fighting game developed by Shanghai-based FantaBlade Network Technology, a Chinese team taking its first steps in the game development world. The plot of ICEY follows the titular heroine, led by the mysterious narrator, during her travels through a fictional, enemy-ridden world. When it comes to mechanics, the game is a classic fighting game, with a complex combo system and RPG elements. We learn to use the heroine’s abilities, including powerful attacks, jumps or dodges, which help her in clashes against single enemies, as well as more demanding bosses. However, the game is varied by the addition of the aforementioned narrator, who tells us which way to go, and points us to next enemies. Interestingly enough, we can ignore these tips, which on the one hand, irritates the narrator, but on the other allows us to discover various secrets hidden around the levels.
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Memoranda
January 25, 2017
Adventure, 2D, Crowdfunding, Puzzle Elements, Indie Games, Point-and-click, Singleplayer.
A classic point-and-click adventure developed by the independent studio Bit ByterZ, the game was funded via a successful Kickstarter project. Memoranda takes us to a small town inhabited by strange individuals who have lost something. This also happens to the heroine - she is slowly forgetting her own name. Your objective is to find out why this is happening. Gameplay focuses on looking for important items, chatting with more than 35 characters, and solving puzzles that primarily consist of manipulating the pieces of equipment you gather throughout the game. Exploration is also vital – in total, there are over 40 diverse locations to be traveled around. The title features detailed graphics which stand out with their exaggerated characters.
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Runestone Keeper
March 3, 2015
RPG, 2D, Fantasy, Indie Games, Roguelike, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
Runestone Keeper is a blend of a turn-based strategy and roguelike RPG developed by Blackfire Games. The game takes us to a fantasy world where endless dungeons that conceal a mysterious ancient power sprawl under the surface. This power attracts adventurers from all over the world, who are ready to get themselves imprisoned in the endless dungeon just to have a chance of acquiring it. We play as one of those adventurers (we can set our hero's attributes as we like) and explore the procedurally generated dungeons. Gameplay focuses on exploration and turn-based combat. If we want to be victorious in battle, we have to skillfully use our weapons, abilities, and our surroundings. Like in every other roguelike game, death is permanent and we have to start all over again.
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Perfect
December 13, 2016
Adventure, Exploration Games, FPP, Meta Quest / Oculus, PlayStation VR, Singleplayer, SteamVR, VR.
A virtual exploration game for VR goggles, developed by the British nDreams studio. Perfect offers no plot – the players are given three different environments which can be freely explored. We visit sunny, tropical beach, high peaks of mountains and snowy valley with a scenic aurora above it. We observe the world from first-person perspective and we look around by turning our head. Dedicated controllers let us interact with some objects. Additionally, some other features were added to enhance the experience, e.g. the option of changing the time of day or choosing a vantage point. This is complemented by amazingly refined visuals with many details.
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LocoRoco Remastered
May 9, 2017
Arcade, 2D, Multiplayer, Platformers, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Remaster/remake, Singleplayer, PlayStation Exclusive.
LocoRoco Remastered is, as the title suggests, a remastered version of the 2006 platform game that was released on PlayStation Portable. Gameplay focuses on shaking the pieces of the LocoRoco's world in order to move the game's spherical heroes to their destination points. We have to be careful though. There are many traps and obstacles that will make our job harder to do. In order to beat or avoid them, we have to rely on our heroes' specific abilities. If they are fed, they can grow in size and divide into smaller ones, if necessary. LocoRoco Remastered has improved visuals and game controls that use the motion detector found in DualShock 4 game pad.
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A Rose in the Twilight
April 11, 2017
Arcade, 2D, Puzzle Elements, Platformers, Singleplayer.
A 2D platform game by Japanese studio Nippon Ichi Software. The game's protagonist wakes up in a mysterious castle devoid of colors, and discovers that an unknown force froze the flow of time. She can, however, reverse those effects by using a thorn that has grown on her back. Fortunately, the protagonist is not alone — she is accompanied by a friendly giant, who is helping her escape the enormous fortress by lifting and throwing heavy objects. Although A Rose in the Twilight focuses on exploration and jumping on platforms, another key element of the game are logic puzzles. While the game is very difficult, each death gives you tips to avoid the same dangers in the future. The visuals are unique, utilizing colors only sparsely.
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Re-Volt3
November 16, 2016
Racing, Arcade Elements, Internet, Multiplayer, Cars, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.
Third installment in the series of arcade racing games, begun in 1999 with a PC title. In Re-Volt3, developed by WeGo Interactive, we take part in high-speed races of remote-controlled vehicles, taking place in various environments: from professional race tracks, through off-road courses, up to dirty backyards. The arcade driving model introduces fast-paced racing, as well as the use of multiple power-ups, such as accelerators, ice projectiles, or EMPs. The players can choose from multiple vehicles, including RC versions of popular sport cars, as well as monster trucks or buggies. Each vehicle can be modified in terms of performance and outside looks, while our designs can be shared with the online community. The game contains single player and online multiplayer modes.
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Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment
March 3, 2017
Arcade, 2D, RPG Elements, Fantasy, Indie Games, Multiplayer, Platformers, Splitscreen, Singleplayer.
Specter of Torment is a free DLC for the fan-favorite platform game Shovel Knight, developed by Yacht Club Games. This time, we play as a new protagonist, the titular Specter. The expansion takes place before the events of the base game. In terms of gameplay, Specter of Torment is identical to the base game, combining the elements of a 2D platformer, an RPG, and an action-adventure game. Once again, we observe the game from a side perspective. We explore some new fantastic locations, solve simple environmental puzzles, and fight the enemies. However, Specter has a new move set and skill set at his disposal. Unlike his predecessor, he can climb walls and other environmental objects, which opens new tactical possibilities for the players. The iconic shovel was replaced with a characteristic scythe.
Steam
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Bears Can't Drift!?
August 9, 2016
Racing, For Children, Arcade Elements, Kart Racing, Indie Games, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Singleplayer.
A racing game for the young audience, developed by Strangely Named Studio. Bears Can’t Drift lets us take part in unusual cart racing, with the titular bears as drivers. We can choose one of eight characters differing in looks and one of twelve varied track: from forests, through fairy-tale-like stages inspired by the Far East, and up to winter locations. Our objective is, of course, reaching the finish line before others, though we can achieve this either in classic, fair-play way or resort to power-ups we find on the track, which can be combined for better effect. Game offers a strictly arcade driving model, split-screen mode for four players and suiting three-dimensional visuals.
Steam
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Boom Ball 2 for Kinect
December 21, 2016
Arcade, Kinect, Co-op, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Singleplayer, Xbox Exclusive.
A continuation of an arcade game intended for Xbox One with Kinect 2.0 user interface. When it comes to mechanics, Boom Ball 2 isn’t much different from its predecessor – the game mixes a classic Arkanoid-esque gameplay with ping pong and tennis. Our job is to direct the ball to various elements found on the playfield, exploding after they contact the ball. In all, we are given 50 levels, taking place in several different locations, including a paradise island, snowy mountain, crystal cave, cloud city, or even space. The game makes use of Kinect 2.0 interface, enabling us to control the ball using body gestures that are repeated in game. Simple gameplay is further complemented by numerous power-ups, such as different types of balls or explosive tiles. Moreover, the new installment introduces a local co-op mode for two players.
Tenebrae: Twilight of the Gods
cancelled
Action, 2.5D, RPG Elements, Fantasy, Indie Games, Metroidvania, Platformers, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.
An action metroidvania game featuring both platform and RPG elements. Tenebrae: Twilight of the Gods has been developed by the independent studio called Troglobytes Games and published by Square-Enix as part of the Square Enix Collective program. In the game, the player gets to explore a dark fantasy world and assume the role of one of the daredevils standing up to the forces of evil. One begins their adventure in Tenebrae: Twilight of the Gods from creating their character – the player can play as a combat-focused Barbarian or a magic-oriented Rogue, who prefers ranged attacks. On their adventure, the player can develop the chosen character, as well as equip then with more powerful pieces of gear. The story campaign has been divided into five acts, between which the player can replenish their provisions and change equipment. The levels are procedurally generated, and most of them are worth revisiting when the character becomes more powerful. Most of the time, the player has to spend on fighting numerous monsters and enormous bosses – defeating the latter unlocks special armors and rare items.
Lost Eden
March 31, 1995
Adventure, Dinosaurs, Fantasy, Prehistory, Singleplayer.
Set in a fantastic version of prehistoric times adventure game. Faced with the threat from the evil Moorkus Rex and his army of bloodthirsty tyrannosaurs, as the prince of a decadent family of human rulers, we must rebuild the old alliance of humans and dinosaurs and save both species from inevitable extinction.
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EA Sports UFC 3
February 2, 2018
Sports, Internet, MMA, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Singleplayer.
The third installment in the video game series designed for MMA fans. EA Sports UFC 3 allows the players to assume the roles of the greatest Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) stars.
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