Handball 17
November 11, 2016
Sports, Internet, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Handball, Splitscreen, Singleplayer.
Another edition of the most popular game series devoted to handball, developed by Bigben Interactive in cooperation with EKO Software. Mechanics-wise, Handball 17 does not deviate significantly from its predecessor. The developer didn’t bother with management and other non-sports elements and focused on the gameplay itself, putting emphasis on the incredibly important tactical layer. In the game, we can lead one of 82 licensed teams of the leading European handball leagues (e.g. French, German, or Spanish) to victory. Compared to the previous installment of the series, the production is characterized by visibly enhanced artificial intelligence which manifests both in the behavior of our rivals and our own players. Apart from that, the developers significantly revamped the controls and made them much more user-friendly for beginners thanks to numerous tutorials and hint systems.
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Cartoon Network: Battle Crashers
November 8, 2016
Action, 2D, Beat 'em Up, Crossover, Cartoons, Co-op, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Animated TV Series, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.
A side-scroll action game by independent French studio Magic Pockets, in which you play as the characters from popular cartoons by the Cartoon Network Channel. In the game, characters from such series as Uncle Grandpa, Clarence, Regular Show, The Amazing World of Gumball and Adventure Time team up to defeat the nefarious shard creatures and bring back peace to the world. You can play as six characters, each of them using distinct attack techniques and abilities. The gameplay is based on classic action arcade games, combining the elements of shooters, fighting games and platform games, and consists of traversing levels full of obstacles, eliminating enemies, and battling with slightly more challenging bosses. Apart from the single player mode, the game also features a co-op mode for up to 4 people.
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Duck Game
June 4, 2015
Action, 2D, Arcade Elements, Indie Games, Internet, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Singleplayer.
A two-dimensional arcade game developed with multiplayer in mind. Duck Game started on Ouya console, and then was brought to other platforms. The title offers intensive gameplay for up to four players taking control of cartoonish ducks on closed arenas, picking us various weapons like machine guns, shotguns and flamethrowers. Due to small size of the levels, battles can end after a few seconds, and the game rewards players with quick fingers, fast reactions and those who strategically use jumps, dodges and also design of arenas. Our avatar can be personalized with hats, animations and sounds that it makes. Duck Game uses two-dimensional visuals, resembling retro productions.
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Football Manager Touch 2017
November 4, 2016
Sports, Internet, Football Manager, Multiplayer, Football, Singleplayer.
A simplified version of yet another edition of the most popular football manager simulation game by Sports Interactive, and a title half-way between Football Manager 2017 and its mobile edition, Football Manager Mobile 2017. In the game, we assume the role of a manager of one of more than 2,5 thousand football clubs from over 100 different leagues, trying to provide our team with both sports and financial successes. Football Manager Touch 2017 follows the path set by its predecessor and offers a much faster gameplay than that of the major installments of the series, at the same time being more complex than the mobile version. Such effect was achieved thanks to abandoning many business aspects of the gameplay and focusing mainly on transfers and match tactics. Compared to its predecessor, the new edition is characterized by a number of enhancements in graphics and mechanics as well as the previously unavailable multiplayer mode.
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Hearthstone: Mean Streets of Gadgetzan
December 1, 2016
Puzzle, Fantasy, Internet, Card Games, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.
Another story expansion for the incredibly popular free-to-play CCG, Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft by Blizzard Entertainment. The plot of Mean Streets of Gadgetzan is focused on gang wars that occur in the eponymous Gadgetzan which turned into a metropolis teeming with life thanks to rapidly-developing trade. The city’s development, apart from merchants, also brought hordes of thugs to its streets. After numerous battles between the local crime families, only the strongest three remain. The gameplay is somewhat different than what the vanilla game and the previous DLCs got us used to. The developers introduced new cards that can be used not by one but by three different classes. Moreover, there are three completely new factions (Grimy Goons, Jade Lotus, Kabal), each offering three hero classes.
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Diablo III: Rise of the Necromancer
June 27, 2017
RPG, Fantasy, Hack'and'slash, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Action RPG, Singleplayer, Isometric View.
An expansion for Diablo III, developed by Blizzard Entertainment. The add-on introduces a new playable hero – Necromancer, and a number of cosmetic additions. The new hero has power over a special type of magic, drawn from the power of death, while his battle abilities are based on blood and bone – a Necromancer can resurrect corpses. Additionally, we can make use of the spectacular Corpse Explosion, the ranged Bone Spear, or even Siphon Blood from our enemies. The new addition receives dedicated legendary item sets, and an exclusive in-game pet. Aside from that, Diablo III: Rise of the Necromancer introduces two more additional character slots, a new portrait frame, a pennant, a banner, and a unique banner sigil. The add-on is not standalone – PC users need to have Diablo III, as well as Reaper of Souls, while console users need Diablo III: Reaper of Souls – Ultimate Evil Edition.
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Dan The Man
November 25, 2015
Action, 2D, Beat 'em Up, Singleplayer.
Two-dimensional beat 'em up production, created by Halfbrick Studios - the creators of Fruit Ninja and Jetpack Joyride. The player defends a village invaded by a sinister organization, travelling through successive stages and fighting with enemies he encounters along the way.
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Tavern Keeper
November 3, 2025, Early Access
Strategy, Economic, Fantasy, Indie Games, Singleplayer.
An economy strategy, in which the players are tasked with managing taverns located across a fantasy realm. You have to build inns, acquire supplies, prepare drinks and meals based on the best recipes, hire employees, tend to customers' needs and balance costs and income.
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I Expect You to Die
December 6, 2016
Puzzle, Adventure Elements, FPP, Indie Games, Meta Quest / Oculus, PlayStation VR, Singleplayer, SteamVR, Espionage, VR.
A logic game developed with VR headsets in mind by Schell Games, an American indie studio. In the game, we assume the role of a spy whose task is to escape unharmed from rooms riddled with traps. The action is presented from the first-person perspective, while the gameplay boils down to solving numerous escape-room kind of puzzles. While playing, we have to, for example, disable explosives or neutralize various kinds of traps. The protagonist’s telekinetic abilities will surely come in handy. Just like the title suggests, death is an integral part of the gameplay of I Expect You To Die, and the hero can die in a variety of ways: either because of his own carelessness or solving puzzles by trial and error. The game is enriched with a large dose of unique humor as well as numerous references to classical action movies, especially those about the exploits of James Bond.
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Hakuoki: Kyoto Winds
May 16, 2017
Adventure, 2D, Fantasy, Samurai, Singleplayer, Dating Simulator, Visual Novel, 19th Century.
Hakuoki: Kyoto Winds is an improved and expanded version of a visual novel game initially released on PSP and PlayStation 3. It was developed by Idea Factory. The game takes place in the 19th century Japan and tells the story of a young girl named Chizuru Yukimura, who travels to Kyoto in search for her father, a respected physician and scientist. Lost in the city, she is being helped by the members of the Shinsengumi - a law enforcement group, whose job is to fight the revolutionists opposing the shogun. When she finds out the truth about her father's research, Chizuru is forced to unravel a complicated political crime scheme. A key to achieving victory in the game lies in befriending the helpful police officers. Our adventure takes place in a way characteristic to the genre. The dialogues in which we take part are presented with 2D, slightly animated visuals. From time to time we will have to make a decision that will influence the game's plot.
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Noblemen: 1896
August 31, 2017
Strategy, Singleplayer, Steampunk, Shooters, TPP, Free-to-play.
A mobile strategy-action game by Foursaken Media. Noblemen: 1896 is set in an alternative version of the late 19th century, combining steampunk themes with elements based on World War I and the American Civil War. The game does not feature a typical story campaign; you lead one of the factions during a great conflict. In terms of mechanics, there are two aspects of the gameplay. The first aspect is a strategic one, in which you train your armies, move them around the map, manage your resources, and conquer more areas. The mode is additionally varied by collecting and using special cards. When two armies meet, the game switches into battle mode, combining the elements of shooter games and RTS, and you control one of the soldiers, using a wide range of firearms.
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Siegecraft Commander
January 17, 2017
Strategy, Fantasy, Internet, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer, Tower Defense, Turn-based.
A warfare-oriented strategy created by Blowfish Studios, notable for the warmly-received Gunscape. Siegecraft Commander takes us to a fantasy universe, fought iver by Knights of Freemoi and tribes of Lizardmen. The game offers a single player campaign, allowing the player to control both factions. In this case, the game is similar to a traditional real-time strategy. For a change, the multiplayer mode allows us to choose between real-time gameplay and a turn-based one. The battles were inspired by tower defense genre, with the players conquering more and more territory until they clash. There is a catch, though – each tower has to have a direct link to the center, and if the chain is broken, every subsequent link is destroyed. In order to win, every player has to build complicated installations, able to sustain heavy losses and remain functional. Siegecraft Commander employs a light-hearted, slightly cartoonish visual style.
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Rusty Lake: Roots
October 20, 2016
Adventure, 2D, Puzzle Elements, Point-and-click, Singleplayer, Surrealism.
A point ‘n’ click adventure game developed by Rusty Lake, the creators of the well-received Rusty Lake Hotel. In Rusty Lake: Roots, we assume the role of James Vanderboom who inherited a house and a special seed, which, if sown, will enable him to start his own family. The action is set in the 19th and 20th century, and the player controls three generations of Vanderbooms. Although Rusty Lake: Roots features many references to previous works of the studio, we don’t need knowledge of them to understand the plot. The gameplay is based on exploration of our surroundings and solving logic and environmental puzzles. Moreover, talking with non-player characters is also an important aspect of the game. The on-screen events, the characters, and puzzles alike have a surreal, even dark feel to them. The atmosphere is emphasized by two-dimensional graphics and matching music.
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NBA 2KVR Experience
November 22, 2016
Sports, FPP, Basketball, NBA, PlayStation VR, Singleplayer, SteamVR, VR.
A collection of arcade basketball minigames developed with VR headsets in mind. In NBA 2KVR Experience, the player assumes the role of a basketball player who trains under the supervision of Paul George, an All-Star player. Observing the virtual world from the eyes of the protagonist, we take part in several competitions. These are: Three-Point Shootout, in which we have to take as many three-point shots as possible before time runs out, Time Attack that has us score the largest number of goals within a minute, Skills Challenge, forcing the player to bounce the ball off targets to eventually make an accurate shot, and lastly, Buzzer Beater which requires us to make as many accurate shots as possible in a given time while having only 10 balls. The task can be made easier with special power-ups, letting us boost our accuracy, speed, and condition. NBA 2KVR Experience requires both a VR headset and dedicated controllers that transfer our hands’ movement into the game world.
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Way of the Passive Fist
March 6, 2018
Action, 2D, Beat 'em Up, Arcade Elements, Indie Games, Singleplayer.
Way of the Passive Fist is a brawler game set on a planet called Eiectus. In this inhospitable world, the player assumes the role of The Wanderer – a mysterious warrior who mastered an original, defense-focused martial art. As befits a true brawler game, in Way of the Passive Fist, the player has to continuously go rightwards and fight hordes of enemies by blocking and dodging both their attacks and counterattacks. Watchful observation of the enemies and learning their moves and tactics allows one to master the combat system and use the special ability of the main protagonist – the enemy attacks unleash energy, which is absorbed by the Wanderer in order to charge his mechanical arm, with which he can mount powerful attacks and destroy particular elements of the environment. When working on Way of the Passive Fist, the developers drew their inspirations from 16-bit beat’em up games as well as adventure movies and animated TV series.
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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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Patapon Remastered
August 1, 2017
Strategy, 2D, Arcade Elements, Music, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Remaster/remake, Singleplayer, PlayStation Exclusive.
A remastered edition of the unusual musical strategy game Patapon, originally released in 2008 for PSP. In the game, you accompany the members of the dying society of little warriors called the Patapons, who embark on a dangerous journey, during which they fight using swords, spears, and bows to earn what they deserve. The gameplay focuses on leading the group of creatures and facing adversities, including enemies big and small. The uniqueness of the gameplay consists of the fact that you issue orders by pressing buttons to the rhythm of music to create a given sequence. Depending on what melody you play, you army can move forwards, assume a defensive stance, attack, or perform a efficiency-boosting combo. As the gameplay pace is quite fast and one false note can mean big trouble, to succeed in Patapon Remastered you need a good sense of rhythm and a quick decision-making skill.
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The Hacker 2.0
January 12, 2017
Strategy, Cyberpunk, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
The Hacker 2.0 is a sequel to the 2012 The Hacker. Both games were developed by Angry Bugs. The game takes place in a not so distant future and has a retro-futuristic feel to it, inspired by the 80’s film and book representation of cyberpunk. We play as a hacker who has to break into well-protected computer systems in order to gather top secret data and sabotage them. The game has two primary aspects of gameplay. Missions themselves are presented in the form of a turn-based tactical game. The virtual reality, around which our avatar moves, and the models of the security software intended to stop us are observed from an isometric point of view. We use various offensive, defensive, and special abilities when facing that software. We spend the time between our missions in front of a virtual desktop. The screen of our device serves as a monitor of our in-game computer with its simple operating system, icons, and useful apps. We use them to contact our clients, start missions, gather useful data, manage our income, and to invest and buy better software and hardware.
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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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.
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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.
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Hearts of Iron IV: Together for Victory
December 15, 2016
Strategy, Interwar Period, Grand Strategy, Historical, World War II, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, RTS, Sandbox, Singleplayer, War Strategy.
The first large expansion for Hearts of Iron IV – the fourth installment of the popular grand strategy game series created by Paradox Interactive. The add-on, called Together for Victory, focuses on introducing new functions connected with British Commonwealth and the countries that were a part of it during World War II. This results in, among others, new national development trees for Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, and India, complemented by historical figures and companies, while the whole add-on was designed to either replay the real course of war, or allow a completely abnormal, abstract scenario to play out. Thanks to a new autonomy system, the players can set various levels of dependency of subjected nations, and expand upon some of the national ideas, resulting in useful bonuses and technologies. The Commonwealth nations can share technologies, as well as ask their allies to lease them various equipment.
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Call of Duty: Black Ops III - Salvation
September 6, 2016
Action, FPP, FPS, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Shooters.
The last, fourth DLC for Call of Duty: Black Ops III, released in November 2015. The expansion called Salvation is a part of the season pass, and similarly to the previous add-ons, it is available only for PC and 8th-generation consoles. As always, the expansion includes four new multiplayer maps: Citadel takes place in a medieval castle. Micro is a wacky map, featuring a picnic table, with the players taking control of miniaturized soldiers. Outlaw is a Black Ops II map, Standoff, only remade in a western fashion, while Rupture is a modified location from CoD: World at War, now presented as an advanced research outpost. Salvation DLC is also the conclusion of the cooperative Zombie mini-campaign, in which the protagonists fight for their souls, facing the mysterious Dr. Monty and his army of undead.
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Omen of Sorrow
November 6, 2018
Fighting, 2.5D, Horror, Indie Games, Internet, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Singleplayer.
A fighting game set in a fictional world. The developers were inspired by the paintings of Caravaggio and Rembrandt, and by horrors like Tod Browning’s Dracula and various slasher movies.
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The Uncertain: Last Quiet Day
September 22, 2016
Adventure, Indie Games, Point-and-click, Post-apocalypse, Robots, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
An episodic exploration adventure game, created by an independent studio ComonGames. The plot takes place in a post-apocalyptic world in which humanity, as a result of multiple, prolonged wars, has become completely extinct. Earth is now a home to simple life forms and AI-controlled robots. In a series of episodes, we assume the role of various machines, the main task of which is to discover the human nature and reasons for the fall of a whole civilization. The action in The Uncertain is seen from a first-person perspective, while the gameplay involves exploring diverse environments, acquiring information from leftover notes and journals, and finally, solving various riddles. The latter focus on manipulating various items and elements of the environment, often forcing the player to think unconventionally. High-quality visuals are achieved thanks to the Unity engine, with atmospheric, ambient soundtrack complementing the visual side.
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Siralim 2
August 12, 2016
RPG, 2D, Dungeon Crawler, Fantasy, Roguelike, Singleplayer, Top-down, Turn-based.
A sequel to the oldschool RPG developed by Thylacine, the creators of the first installment in the series. Siralim 2 doesn't feature a complex plot; you play as the ruler of the eponymous kingdom, who sets out on a series of journeys, during which he has to recruit monsters and use them to fight his enemies. Interestingly, there is no final battle, and the locations and challenges are generated without end. The game features a bird's eye view, and the gameplay consists of exploring the dungeons, searching for treasure, completing quests, and combat. The battles are turn-based, but the protagonist doesn't fight in person, letting his monsters do it instead. Siralim 2 also features magic and crafting systems, and the money you earn can be spent on upgrading your castle, which means adding new building and rooms, unlocking new equipment, missions, and characters.
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CSR Racing
June 28, 2012
Racing, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.
A popular game simulating drag racing. In production, we sit behind the wheel of one of about a hundred vehicles, and while driving, our main task is to change gears smoothly. CSR Racing is available for free, as part of a free-to-play business model.
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Adventure Time: Magic Man's Head Games
April 5, 2016
Adventure, Meta Quest / Oculus, 3D Platformers, PlayStation VR, Animated TV Series, Singleplayer, SteamVR, TPP, VR.
A three-dimensional platformer based on the popular TV series Adventure Time and requiring virtual reality goggles. Players take ion the role of the series’ protagonist, Finn, who along with shape-shifting dog Jake traverse a fantasy land of Ooo, trying to lift the curse of the titular Magic Man. Gameplay focuses on classical features, like jumping on platforms, avoiding traps and obstacles, and lastly – fighting with enemies, all of which is shown from third-person perspective. Each of the heroes possesses different abilities – Finn can make use of a sword, while Jake can stretch and glide. Due to its low difficulty level, Adventure Time: Magic Man's Head Games is suitable even for the youngest players. The game offers colorful, 3D visuals that imitate the style of the original TV series, as well as Adventure Time’s distinctive absurd humor.
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Behold The Kickmen
July 20, 2017
Sports, 2D, Humorous, Indie Games, Football, Singleplayer.
A unique production by Size Five Games, featuring an unusual take on soccer but leaving almost nothing of its complex rules. The gameplay of Behold the Kickmen reflects what soccer looks like to someone who has little idea about the sport. You control the players running around the field and their task is to put the ball in between the opponent's goalposts. The game, however, is far from being realistic. Apart from goals, there is also e.g. a special point system, which grades accurate shots based on how far are you from your target. Additionally, some shots can be boosted, which slows time and makes targeting easier. The matches take place on round stadiums, and there are many gameplay options to choose from. The game features cartoonish 2D visuals and humorous character designs.
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DARIUSBURST Chronicle Saviours
November 30, 2015
Action, 2D, Shoot 'em Up, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.
A dynamic, side-scrolling shooter created by Pyramid studio. Planet Darius has been invaded by Belsers – an alien army that entrenched itself in the oceans and seas of the whole world. To combat the threat, the planet's inhabitants have prepared a new lethal weapon, the so called Burst System. The gameplay of DARIUSBURST Chronicle Saviours focuses on eliminating hordes of enemies – aside from normal cannon fodder, the enemy ranks are sometimes reinforced by tough bosses. Every level contains various power-ups that increase the firepower of one of the nine available fighters, and influence the attained score. Additionally, a number of varied weapons has been left at our disposal, from rocket launchers through laser cannons and up to energy wave generators. Using the trademark Burst System, which has a lot more stopping power, is limited by a special gauge, filled as we take on subsequent enemies. The game, divided into chapters, contains the entire contents present in DARIUSBURST: Another Chronicle, supplemented by new additions in form of new modes, missions, and vehicles. Among the game modes we can find the story campaign, as well as a set of challenges, and the Chronicle Mode. The latter is a set of 3000 levels unlocked by the players all around the world.
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Summon Night 6: Lost Borders
September 27, 2017
RPG, Strategic Elements, jRPG, Singleplayer, PlayStation Exclusive, Visual Novel.
The sixth major installment in the series of jRPGs enriched with elements of strategy, visual novel and dating simulation game, which was first launched in 2000. Summon Night 6: Lost Borders tells of three characters, each having their own companion: a flying creature with unique abilities. When strangers literally fell from the skies into the world of Fillujah, the protagonists decided to learn the secret they hide. The gameplay is based on two pillars. The first one being exploration of the environment that lets the heroes get acquainted with the game world, meet new characters, and accept various quests. The second one is turn-based combat in which players can use advanced tactics and special abilities and even join the forces of two party members to strengthen an attack. The title is enriched with a myriad of additional activities and minigames, including cooking meals, fishing, and so on.
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Football Manager 2017
November 4, 2016
Sports, Internet, Football Manager, Multiplayer, Football.
Another annual installment of one of the most popular football manager game series by Sports Interactive. Gameplay-wise, Football Manager 2017 is based on the foundations of its predecessors, and in the game, we take control of a football club of our choosing. Our responsibility is to lead it to both sports and financial success. While playing, we have to take care of all the aspects of managing a team, starting with acquiring and selling players, setting training schedules, creating tactics for subsequent matches, and all the way to "business" tasks, such as contacting the media, obtaining sponsors, managing the stadium, and overseeing the budget. Apart from a number of well-known and proven solutions, Football Manager 2017 also offers a traditional bunch of novelties and enhancements that enrich the gameplay as well as an updated database of actual clubs and their players.
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Ascension VR
August 1, 2016
Strategy, Indie Games, Internet, Card Games, Meta Quest / Oculus, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, SteamVR, VR.
An original, multiplayer-oriented card game created specifically for VR goggles. The player controls a 3D avatar chosen from among 52 characters. The player observes their avatar from a third-person view and the gameplay focuses on building up the deck. During subsequent battles and encounters with other players, one expands their deck with new cards. Each card has its different, unique properties and juggling them appropriately is the key to success here. Apart from the multiplayer component, the game offers a single player experience - in this case, the opponents are controlled by the game's advanced AI. High-quality visuals allowed the creators to implement effects such as one that synchronizes the avatar's lip movements with words spoken by the player. Ascension VR was released both for PCs and mobile devices. Owning a VR set is required to play this game.
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Jeeboman
April 5, 2016
Action, FPP, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, SteamVR, VR.
A first-person shooter that uses virtual reality technology. The game was designed by the creators of Cloudlands and A-10. Jeeboman takes place in a futuristic city that is attacked by an army of robots controlled from outer space by an alien civilization. The player is tasked with defending from the aggressors – both in the city and on the alien ship. When fighting the enemy, the player can use five different weapons, including a laser cannon, a shotgun and a rocket launcher. The protagonist also has a handy teleportation device, which enables him to quickly move through the battlefield. In Jeeboman the player can freely look around by using their head movements. The aiming is performed by using the controllers assigned to both hands. The game takes place in a three-dimensional environment created using the Unity technology. The music that accompanies the player during the game consists of fast, electronic tracks that compose themselves well with the general feel of the game.
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Thumper
October 11, 2016
Arcade, Indie Games, Meta Quest / Oculus, Music, PlayStation VR, Rhythm, Singleplayer, VR.
A music action game released by an independent studio – Drool. The development team includes individuals who have cooperated with Harmonix Music Systems. The players are tasked with defeating CRAKHED – a large, crazy head from the future that is threatening the world. The action is presented from a third-person perspective, with the main character being a space beetle. The gameplay consists of pressing the buttons to the rhythm, and jumping to parallel tracks, which allows us to acquire different bonuses, and avoid traps. The results of our actions can be tracked using a point counter present in the game, while the succeeding levels are characterized with increasing difficulty level. In Thumper’s psychedelic visuals, the major role is played by chromed surfaces, while one of the mainstays of the game, the soundtrack includes fast-paced and dynamic electronic music. The title makes use of virtual reality goggles, but they are not mandatory to play.
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Happy Dungeons
December 6, 2016
RPG, Fantasy, Hack'and'slash, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Action RPG, Singleplayer, TPP, Free-to-play.
A free-to-play hack-and-slash action RPG focused on cooperative gameplay. It was developed by Toylogic – the creators of Happy Wars, a title featuring similar visual style. Happy Dungeons takes place in a fantasy realm that drifts someplace under the sky, but whose princess was kidnapped by evil monsters. In the wake of the tragedy, the king can count only on his fearless knights – whose roles the players assume. Gameplay of Happy Dungeons consists of completing subsequent story mini-quests during which one faces legions of monsters as well as more challenging bosses. Player can select from a few varied characters with different fighting styles, special attacks and combos. During the game the characters can be developed and modified by using a variety of options that include not only abilities and looks, but personality as well.
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The Warlock of Firetop Mountain
September 1, 2016
RPG, Fantasy, Gamebook, Singleplayer, Turn-based, Isometric View.
An adaptation of the popular gamebook that was released in the 80's. The game was developed by Tin Man Games. It takes place in a grim fantasy universe and the player assumes the role of an adventurer who seeks to obtain treasures of a powerful sorcerer hiding at the top of the titular mountain. In order to reach the chest with the valuables, one must gain two keys and then defeat the sorcerer. Gameplay mechanics in The Warlock of Firetop Mountain are similar to classic gamebooks, allowing the player to explore dungeons, disarm various traps and fight monsters – all by selecting one of a few available actions. What’s different from the original gamebook is how the action is presented. Instead of blocks of text, the title employs fully three-dimensional graphics with text descriptions. Combat sequences play out using a turn-based system, just like in classic cRPG games.
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Mystery Chronicle: One Way Heroics
September 13, 2016
RPG, Internet, jRPG, Manga and Anime, Multiplayer, Roguelike, Singleplayer.
A turn-based jRPG with roguelike features developed by Spike Chunsoft. The title is a spin-off of the Mystery Dungeon series based on One Way Heroics, an independent game that is popular in Japan. 20 playable characters are available in the game and among them there are the characters from such series as Danganronpa and Shiren the Wanderer. Not all of them are playable from the start – the player must collect points which then can be spent on buying new perks and character classes. Mystery Chronicle: One Way Heroics contains many roguelike features like procedurally generated world with randomly placed traps, obstacles and treasures. However, the death of the protagonist isn’t permanent in the game. What distinguishes the game is the fact that with each turn the game world is consumed by a wall of light progressing from the left side of the screen. This forces the player to thoroughly plan his movements and strategy.
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From Beneath
cancelled
Action, Horror, Action Adventure, Singleplayer, Survival Horror, TPP.
A third-person perspective survival horror inspired by console productions of this genre. The action of From Beneath takes place in a town called Cedar Heights, which mysteriously turns into a living hell. The campaign tells a story of seven independent characters who have to fight for their survival. Mechanically, From Beneath is an action-adventure game with the camera hanging behind the character’s back. Each hero is different, but none of them was born a warrior. Therefore, battles pose a significant challenge and each bullet is precious. Usually, it is best to simply sneak behind enemies’ backs, stay in the shadows, and distract opponents in numerous ways. Gameplay is complemented by logic puzzles. The narration depends on the hero you are in control of – the title does not allow switching between the characters. From Beneath offers large locations, decent 3D visuals, and a professional voiceover.
Statik
April 27, 2017
Puzzle, Puzzle Elements, FPP, PlayStation VR, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, PlayStation Exclusive, VR.
Developed by Tarsier Studios, Statik is a logic puzzle game, which utilizes functionalities offered by PlayStation VR. The game takes players to a mysterious laboratory in which scientists conduct secret experiments to discover the full potential of the human brain. The story begins when the main protagonist wakes up in a hospital bed with his hands trapped in a small device; without seeing his fingers, one cannot say what is inside the electronic box, which perfectly represents how the player feels – with the PlayStation VR headgear on, he cannot see his hands either. All the puzzles in the game build on an interesting mechanic – since a puzzle solution is a mystery, no one knows which button on the controller to press at a given moment. These puzzles are based on player’s intuition and perceptivity, as well as the ability to manipulate the elements of the environment. The pattern of subsequent solutions reflects the process of the player familiarizing themselves with the construction of subsequent devices, which changes with each new puzzle. In the game, the player is accompanied by a doctor, who follows our actions and comments on them, often in a humorous way.
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Kingdoms of Camelot: Battle For The North
March 1, 2012
Strategy, Economic, Internet, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, The Middle Ages, Free-to-play.
A social economic strategy in which we must build a powerful empire. Players develop their army, conquer surrounding settlements, use the help of famous medieval knights and form alliances with other participants of the game.
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The Crew: Calling All Units
November 29, 2016
Racing, Internet, Co-op, MMO, Police, Cars, Sandbox.
Another expansion for the MMO racing game by Ivory Tower. It features a mini-campaign consisting of 12 missions, in which you can play as the other side — the policemen. The gameplay consists of dynamic and spectacular pursuits, and you can now use previously unavailable gadgets and abilities. The policemen can use electromagnetic charges and call for air support, while the other participants use flash grenades and infinite nitro. Moreover, The Crew: Calling All Units adds new vehicles, which you can mod to make them into police cars. Curiously, you can choose the police side in the base game too, but to drive a police vehicle, you need the expansion.
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Devil Daggers
February 18, 2016
Action, Fantasy, FPP, Singleplayer.
A first-person shooter which casts the player in the role of a character sent to eternal damnation in hell. In the center, there is an arena where stigmatized souls fight hordes of demons and other devil spawn. The player eliminates subsequent waves of enemies, gains new weaponry and acquires new abilities during his fight for survival. The protagonist dies very often here, for the game is characterized by high difficulty level, thus the player is bound to start over numerous times. The player is given a weapon called the dagger, which is capable of shooting projectiles either in bursts or concentrated. The protagonist's movement was based on classic patterns - the game even features rocket jumps that appeared first in the Quake series. Devil Daggers offers retro visuals, resembling games released in mid 90s. Furthermore, the player can place their scores on the online leaderboards, where one can also view replays of other players' attempts.
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Rise of the Tomb Raider: Blood Ties
October 11, 2016
Action, PlayStation VR, Action Adventure, Singleplayer, TPP, VR.
A single player expansion for Rise of the Tomb Raider. The players once again assume the role of the fearless archaeologist, Lara Croft. This time we must assist Lara in exploring her family estate. The heroine must prove that she is the rightful heir to the great fortune accumulated by her ancestors. In contrast to the basic game, action of Rise of the Tomb Raider: Blood Ties is limited solely to Croft Manor. Aside from the story, the game includes Lara’s nightmare, a special mode similar to various horde modes. The protagonist has to defend the manor against monsters taken out straight of her nightmares, using a wide variety of weapons. The expansion has been released in digital distribution, and as a part of a special edition: Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration. PlayStation 4 version includes support for PlayStation VR - virtual reality goggles.
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Imbroglio
May 18, 2016
Strategy, RPG Elements, Card Games, Board & Card, Roguelike, Singleplayer, Tactics.
A mobile logic game which combines the traits of many genres: roguelike, RPG, board and card game. The game takes place on a two-dimensional board which can be described as a constantly changing labyrinth. The gameplay in Imbroglio starts with the selection of a protagonist from the eight available characters. The player will lead the selected character to combat during which he will use various weapons, special abilities and runes used for upgrading weapons. The battles, which are the major part of the game, are turn based. One of four opponents can stand in player’s way – they differ not only in appearance, but also in the number of health points, damage and special abilities as well. Imbroglio also has the traits of a card game, but the player cannot build his own, universal collection – the card is selected automatically based on the position in the tactical grid where the protagonist is currently located. The key to success lies in developing good tactics and taking advantage of occasions that depend on the momentary layout of the labyrinth.
The Brookhaven Experiment
July 5, 2016
Action, FPP, FPS, PlayStation VR, Singleplayer, SteamVR, Shooters, Survival Horror, VR.
An FPP shooter game for VR headgear. The plot of The Brookhaven Experiment focuses on the eponymous mysterious experiment, which resulted in the creation of a space time portal, letting through hordes of monsters. You play as a man who's trying to stop the ongoing apocalypse and close the portal. Apart from the VR headgear, the game also utilizes motion controllers, which are used to shoot and interact with the environment. The game is focused on eliminating the monsters, including the larger boss ones. It's important to manage your ammo supply and flashlight battery, and to upgrade your equipment. Apart from the single player story campaign, the The Brookhaven Experiment also features a Survival Mode, in which you face consecutive waves of enemies. The game utilizes the Unreal Engine 4, which provides high-quality visuals. The music, guaranteed to raise your blood pressure in the more intense segments, is also worth noting.
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Nine Parchments
December 5, 2017
Action, Fantasy, LAN, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Singleplayer, Isometric View.
Nine Parchments is a cooperative action game developed by the creators of the Trine series. The game takes place in a fable fantasy land and tells the story of young adepts of magic. Instead of spending years on studying at the Astral Academy they decide to embark on a journey to find the titular nine parchments that, according to legends, grant their owners incredible power. The whole game is filled with dark humor. Our heroes gradually learn more powerful spells, but, as they don't care much about safety, their actions very often have devastating results for the third parties. Nine Parchments works like a shooter game in terms of mechanics. The action is presented from an isometric point of view and gameplay focuses on eliminating our enemies with spells. The game's complex magic system is based on five elements: fire, ice, electricity, life, and death, and enables us to create all sorts of spells. Nine Parchments was created as a co-op game for four players.
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Cities: Skylines - Natural Disasters
November 29, 2016
Strategy, City Builder, Economic, Sandbox, Singleplayer.
The third paid expansion to the successful economic strategy game Cities Skylines in which the player is building modern cities and manages their economy and industry. As the title suggests, Cities Skylines – Natural Disasters expansion introduces various cataclysms that can devastate player’s cities. Among them there are fires, meteor impacts, hurricanes and earthquakes. In order to deal with new challenges, the players can use various preventive means, such as an early warning system or evacuation. A radio is used to warn the people, and during peaceful times it can be used for listening to new music tracks. The Natural Disasters expansion introduces a long-awaited novelty – scenario mode that enables the player to create custom missions with a selected starting city and winning conditions. The created missions can be shared through the Steam Workshop.
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Inferno Climber
September 9, 2016
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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Mr. Robot:1.51exfiltrati0n
August 16, 2016
Adventure, TV Series, Singleplayer.
A mobile adventure game which adapts the popular television franchise Mr. Robot. The game was created by Night School (also responsible for Oxenfree) and published by Telltale Games by using premium distribution model (with no microtransactions). The main designer of Mr. Robot:1.51exfiltrati0n was Adam Hines, the screenwriter of Tales from the Borderlands. One day, as he walks next to Fun Society arcade games room, the protagonist finds someone’s phone. By checking its content he discovers the plans of the greatest cybercrime in the history that is going to be executed by the hacker group knows as fsociety. As it soon turns out, the owner of the phone, Darlene, is trying to get it back by any means possible. Mr. Robot:1.51exfiltrati0n is an unusual adventure game. After loading the game application the player’s phone starts imitating Darlene’s phone, with its own interface, database and services. By using it, the player gains information, communicates with virtual characters, making decisions that shape the story. The campaign is very non-linear and the decisions of the player can lead to various outcomes.
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