No Trace
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Action, Indie Games, Singleplayer, Stealth, Shooters, Isometric View.
A stealth action game taking place in a science-fiction universe that is a debut production from the Portsmouth-based studio Square Mountain. The plot of No Trace takes place in the near future, with the players assuming the role of one Agent Sonders. The story follows the jobs of our protagonist, and shows their toll on his psyche. Gameplay-wise, the game is a mix of stealth elements characteristic of the Hitman series, with the high-paced action known from Hotline Miami – the latter title has also donated its distinctive top-down camera view. Each mission receives a thorough briefing that allows us to plan the whole operation, while the job itself offers a wide range of possible ways of completing the objective. To bring us closer to our goal, we can use disguises, lay traps, or cause accidents. At any moment, you can activate the “inspection mode” that pauses the game, allowing for a safe assessment of the situation, and creating a plan for further action.
League of Angels II
April 7, 2016
RPG, Fantasy, Internet, jRPG, MMO, Browser, Turn-based, Free-to-play.
A sequel to the browser MMORPG game League of Angels. Similarly as the first installment, the sequel is a free-to-play game with microtransactions. League of Angels II invites the players to a fantasy world in which a constant fight against the forces of evil takes place. Combat in the game is turn-based and can be fully automated, allowing the team of a few persons to perform attacks and special attacks on their own. Selection of characters, their equipment and development is an important aspect of the game, as is adapting tactics and positions of team members to the situation at hand. New characters are obtained in League of Angels II as rewards but they can be also bought for real money. The game offers many gameplay modes. Despite the fact that it is a MMORPG title, it offers the possibility to play alone, for example in the Arena mode in which one fights for points that enable the player to buy items. It is also possible to creature guilds and fight against other players. League of Angels II offers three-dimensional graphics with style that is similar to one used in Japanese RPGs.
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Rising World
December 3, 2014, Early Access
Action, Crafting, FPP, Indie Games, Internet, Multiplayer, Sandbox, Singleplayer, Survival.
A survival-oriented sandbox with randomly generated, fully destructible environment, and gameplay based on the famed Minecraft. Rising World takes us to a randomly generated world which can be explored and shaped according to our preferences and without limitations. We begin the game with only a few basic tools, with the initial phase of the game oriented around survival in the wilds. As the game progresses, we start gathering various resources, cut trees, and hunt wild animals. Thanks to an extensive crafting system, we can construct more and more complicated tools and items. Aside from construction, we can also engage in digging extensive networks of tunnels. Interestingly enough, almost all of the created items can be utilized in some way, e.g. a fully interactive piano. Rising World offers both single and multiplayer gameplay. The graphics are built using voxels, which makes the visuals much more realistic than the ones in Minecraft. The game is also characteristic for its advanced physics engine.
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DriveClub VR
October 13, 2016
Racing, FPP, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, PlayStation VR, Cars, Singleplayer, PlayStation Exclusive, VR.
A special version of Drive Club, the racing game developed in 2014 by Evolution studio, members of which became part of Codemasters Software after their previous studio was disbanded. This edition was created for virtual reality goggles. In the game the player controls various sport cars which participate in races against other players or AI-controlled opponents. Thanks to the use of VR technology, the action is observed from the eyes of the driver who is sitting in the vehicle and can freely look around. In general, Drive Club VR is very similar to the original version of the game, but the developers added some new features. Completely new, urban tracks were added, sound was improved and the game now has a special mode which allows the player to examine car models from all sides, similarly as in ForzaVista mode known from the Forza Motorsport series.
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Trials of the Blood Dragon
June 13, 2016
Arcade, Motorbike, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.
A spin-off of the Trials series, an arcade motorcycle racing game. Trials of the Blood Dragon is set in the pulp cyberpunk universe known from the standalone expansion for Far Cry 3. The plot takes place in the near future, and you play as a pair of twins, Slayter and Roxanne Colt, the descendants of the protagonist of Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon. The game's mechanics copy those of the previous installments'—you ride a motorcycle and participate in races on platform levels full of obstacles. In addition, you can also ride a BMX bicycle or a freight car, or even try to beat a level on foot. Some levels also call for using a grappling hook and firearms. During the story campaign, the Colt twins visit many wacky locations, and the gameplay is complemented by a soundtrack created by PowerGlove. Like Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon, Trials of the Blood Dragon features kitschy visuals, inspired by action movies of the 1980s.
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Steins;Gate 0
December 10, 2015
Adventure, 2D, Time Travel, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Thriller, Visual Novel.
A visual novel adventure game developed by Nitroplus and 5pb. Studios. The game is a direct continuation of the original Steins;Gate from 2009. The plot picks off using one of the alternative endings of the predecessor. Okabe Rintaro, a student heartbroken after the tragic death of his friend Kurisu Makise, makes an appointment to a psychiatric health facility. Nevertheless, his life changes dramatically when he meets former professor of Kurisu and his research team, conducting research on a unique technology. By taking part in the experiment, our protagonist may be able to make contact with an AI that is a simulation of his dead friend. When it comes to gameplay, Steins;Gate 0 is a typical visual novel. The gameplay focuses on following the plot and dialogues, with some occasional decision making which influences the course of the story and leads to one of its alternative endings.
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Tree of Life
August 17, 2017
Action, Crafting, RPG Elements, Fantasy, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, MMO, Sandbox, Survival, TPP.
Tree of Life is a survival MMO developed by the Korean studio OddOneGames. Despite being set in a fantasy world, the game in topic has the same simple rules as others of the genre. Players are taken to a vast, open world where they have only one goal - survival. To do so, they hunt and gather resources in order to build bases and fortresses that make it easier to defend themselves against other players and AI-controlled monsters. Each available hero has their own unique combination of abilities, but the game lacks any sort of class division among characters, the players simply create their own professions. The developers decided not to include any typical dungeons, raids, or quests known from other MMO games in Tree of Life. Instead, the interactions between the players were their main focus. Players can create guilds, trade, or attack each other.
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The Golf Club 2
June 27, 2017
Sports, Golf, Internet, Multiplayer, Singleplayer.
A continuation of a warmly-welcomed golf simulator from 2014. The basic mechanics seen in the previous installment haven’t changed – we've received a complex sandbox golfing simulator that enables us to create our own player and take part in numerous matches and golf tournaments. The authors introduced numerous fixes and improvements, including realistic club control and more personalization options. Aside from an extensive career mode, The Golf Club 2 offers single matches and multiple multiplayer modes. The multiplayer itself is influenced by its online community – the players can establish golfing clubs that can participate in tournaments, or even the whole series. The game contains an extensive golf course editor, allowing us to share our courses with other players. The new installment uses Unity 5 engine, meaning improved graphics, mainly regarding the character models and environment.
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Hot Lava
September 19, 2019
Arcade, FPP, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Action Adventure, Singleplayer.
A simple action-adventure game with action presented from a third-person perspective. The game adapts the popular children's play. During the game, the players are tasked with traveling through locations filled with hot lava. In order to reach their destination, the players must use their acrobatic skills and items scattered across the locations.
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Order of Battle: U.S. Pacific
June 14, 2016
Strategy, 2D, Hotseat, World War II, Multiplayer, PBeM, Singleplayer, War Strategy, Turn-based, Isometric View.
Paid DLC for the turn-based strategy game Order of Battle: World War II, developed by Luxemburg-based studio The Aristocrats. The campaign offered in the expansion used to be a part of a full-price game known as Order of Battle: Pacific, however, after that game changed the name to Order of Battle: World War II and switched to free-to-play distribution model, the content is being offered as a paid expansion (free for all who had bought the original game). The U.S. Pacific expansion takes you back to the December of 1941, when the unexpected Japanese attack on the Pearl Harbor base sparked the American offensive on the Pacific. In the game, you command the American army and navy, and take part in the most iconic sea and land battles waged in the region during the World War II. The campaign offered in the expansion is made up of 12 scenarios, which take the player all the way from the historic Pearl Harbor attack to the very end of the war concluded by the surrender of Japan.
Order of Battle: Rising Sun
June 14, 2016
Strategy, 2D, Hotseat, World War II, Multiplayer, PBeM, Singleplayer, War Strategy, Turn-based, Isometric View.
DLC for the turn-based strategy game Order of Battle: World War II, developed by Luxemburg-based studio The Aristocrats. The campaign offered in the expansion used to be a part of a full-price game known as Order of Battle: Pacific, however, after that game changed the name to Order of Battle: World War II and switched to free-to-play distribution model, the content is being offered as a paid expansion (free for all who had bought the original game). Similarly to its twin expansion called U.S. Pacific, Rising Sun focuses on the Pacific War between the United States of America and Japan. In this case, however, we can command the Imperial Japanese Army as well as the Imperial Japanese Navy. In the course of a 12-scenario campaign, you take part in some key land and sea battles on the Pacific theater. Complementary to the historical missions there are fictional scenarios focused on Japanese invasion on Australia.
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DUCATI: 90th Anniversary - The Official Videogame
June 9, 2016
Racing, Internet, Motorbike, Multiplayer, Singleplayer.
A motorcycle racing simulator created by Milestone - an experienced Italian team. It is a spin-off of the RIDE series, created to celebrate the 90th anniversary of Ducati's birth as a brand. In terms of mechanics, the game is based on the formula of the RIDE series, offering very realistic riding physics - a small mistake can cost you the race. The less experienced players were not left alone however, for the creators implemented a set of gameplay simplifications which can be turned on. In total, the game offers 39 of Ducati's most popular motorcycles, divided into seven time periods. Racing takes place on five open tracks and several classic, faithfully recreated GP circuits. Simultaneously, the game serves as a virtual museum where all the technical details of the in-game motorcycle models are waiting for the player to discover. Also, one can acquaint themselves with the bikes' history and achievements.
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Touhou Genso Rondo: Bullet Ballet
June 11, 2015
Action, Fantasy, Indie Games, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer, PlayStation Exclusive.
An action shooter/battle game set in the universe of the popular Japanese Touhou series. Touhou Genso Rondo: Bullet Ballet is set in a magical land of Gensokyo. You play as a group of warriors, who are known from the other installments in the series — including such characters as Reimu Hakurei or Remilia Scarlet. The gameplay consists of one-on-one battles, which take place on 2D arenas seen from the bird's eye view. The characters use various magical attacks and spells that form complicated patterns on the screen. The game features short cutscenes between battles, showing each character's story. Apart from the story campaign and the arcade mode (in which you battle AI-controlled enemies and the difficulty level steadily increases), Touhou Genso Rondo: Bullet Ballet features local and online multiplayer modes. The visuals of the game are simple but full of spectacular lighting effects and vivid colors, and they're complemented by a dynamic soundtrack.
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VIDEOBALL
July 12, 2016
Sports, Arcade Elements, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Singleplayer.
A minimalistic sports/action game developed by independent studio Action Button Entertainment. The gameplay mechanics in VIDEOBALL combine basketball, soccer, American football and perhaps even reference the popular coin football. The matches are played on small, rectangle courts and both players (and teams) are tasked with placing the ball in the gate or the gate area of the opponent. The ball is moved by shooting it with triangle bullets that can also be used to block the movements and shots of the opponent. The game is fast-paced and before starting playing it one can set the details of gameplay rules. VIDEOBALL also allows matches against the artificial intelligence, but unleashes its true potential only in multiplayer mode, where the players are challenging each other or in teams of two or three players.
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Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA X
March 24, 2016
Party, Adventure Elements, Music, PlayStation VR, Rhythm, Singleplayer, PlayStation Exclusive, VR.
The seventh installment in the arcade music game series by SEGA. To play the game you need a good sense of rhythm and quick fingers to push the buttons appearing on screen. As usual, the main characters are the virtual vocalists, Miku Hatsune being the most prominent. Their digital voices are generated by professional music software, which has been used by fans to create thousands of songs from many genres; several dozens of them make an appearance in the game. Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA X is the first title in the series featuring a story campaign, in which you help Miku and other characters discover the digital idol world. As the game progresses, you unlock new cutscenes and events, similar to the previous installments. The production features several hundreds of outfits and accessories for the characters, and completing an outfit matching a song gets you a bonus. Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA X utilizes the same graphic engine as the other games in the franchise, although its visuals are better.
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IA/VT Colorful
July 30, 2015
Party, Music, Rhythm, Singleplayer, PlayStation Exclusive.
An arcade rhythm/music game developed by Marvelous AQL. IA/VT Colorful allows players to cover the songs from various Japanese artists performed by vocaloid IA - a special application built from real voice samples that adds a virtual voice to music tracks. The gameplay is similar to games from the Project Diva series. Players gradually unlock new songs, and complete them on one of three difficulty levels. Their task is to press one of eight buttons when the icon symbolizing the given button shows in a small circle. Some of the tracks contain special segments that net extra points when performed correctly. The background shows a music video of the song, or a video created by the developers with a three-dimensional model of the singer. Aside from the standard game mode, IA/VT Colorful contains challenge/mission mode.
Summer Lesson: Miyamoto Hikari Seven Days Room
October 13, 2016
Adventure, FPP, PlayStation VR, Singleplayer, PlayStation Exclusive, VR.
A simple adventure game by Bandai Namco Entertainment, developed for PlayStation VR, at first as a technology demo. In Summer Lesson you play as a teacher, who's tutoring two independent heroines. One of them is a Japanese high-schooler who needs help with her English. The other one is an American exchange student, who came to Japan and wants to learn Japanese. You meet her at the porch of a country house. The gameplay is very simple, and you interact with the virtual environment by making gestures. From time to time, the students ask you questions, which you can answer by nodding or shaking your head. Sometimes you also choose an answer by looking at one of the icons floating in mid-air.
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Bard's Gold
August 14, 2015
Arcade, 2D, Fantasy, Indie Games, Platformers, Roguelike, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.
Developed by Pixel Lantern, an independent studio from Germany, a 2D platformer with roguelike elements. The player takes control of the titular bard whose gold is stolen by a sly goblin. In order to get the gold back, the bard sets off on a dangerous journey. Bard’s Gold features a side-view – there are over 100 levels filled to capacity with various dangerous traps and enemies. As the hero dies from a single hit and particular parts of levels are generated procedurally, the title poses a real challenge. After each death, the hero keeps his equipment and abilities, which he gained by finding special skill books. The title’s retro atmosphere is seasoned with characteristic pixel art visuals.
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Boiling Bolt
December 5, 2017
Arcade, Indie Games, Co-op, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Shoot 'em Up, Side-scroll, Singleplayer, Shooters.
A unique arcade game blending classic side-scroll shooter mechanics with modern 3D visuals. The production features a single player mode and a co-op mode for two players.
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Yo-kai Watch 2: Fleshy Souls
July 30, 2014
RPG, Fantasy, jRPG, Multiplayer, Time Travel, Singleplayer, Turn-based, Nintendo Exclusive.
Yo-kai Watch 2: Fleshy Souls is the second installment of the popular series of jRPGs designed for the youngest audience, which is the biggest competitor of the Pokemon series.
Zombieville USA 2
October 27, 2011
Action, 2D, Internet, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Shooters, Zombie.
Continuation of a two-dimensional shooter in which we face zombie hordes. Players have access to a variety of weapons and gadgets, allowing them to repel waves of undead. The title has an improved graphic design in relation to the first part.
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Mazes of Karradash 2
May 16, 2016
RPG, Dungeon Crawler, Strategic Elements, Fantasy, FPP, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
The sequel to the mobile, old school RPG dungeon crawler. In Mazes of Karradash 2, the player returns to the fantasy world known from the previous game. Once again, the inhabitants of that world are threatened by monsters crawling out from the ruins in the oldest part of the city. The player assumes the role of a leader of a group of treasure-hungry adventurers who are hired to investigate the case and neutralize the threat. The gameplay mechanics of the title are inspired by classic dungeon crawlers. The game offers large locations to explore, FPP view, movement by jumping between locations, turn-based combat system and a typical model of character development. In contrast to the first game, the maps aren’t random generated. Thanks to that change, the levels became bigger and richer with details. The game has also strategy features thanks to which funds gathered during the game can be invested in town development that unlocks new abilities and equipment.
Skullgirls Mobile
May 26, 2017
Fighting, 2D, RPG Elements, Singleplayer.
A mobile entry in two-dimensional fighting game series from Lab Zero, developed by the team at Hidden Variable. Skullgirls Mobile is quite different from its full-scale predecessor. Instead of hardcore fighting title, the gameplay is somewhat casual, with some RPG features. We create a group of three warriors, between each we can freely switch during battles. We can choose from both old faces (e.g. Filia or Big Band) and completely new fighters. Their skills can be developed, enabling them to become stronger and learn new attacks as we progress through the game. All of this is presented in the well-known cartoonish visual style.
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Speedway Challenge League
April 29, 2016
Sports, Indie Games, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Polish, Singleplayer, Free-to-play, Motorcycle Speedway.
An improved version of the mobile speedway simulator that was released in 2014 by Berobasket. In Speedway Challenge 2016 the player can control one of almost 80 speedway teams, among which there are league teams from Poland, England, Sweden and Denmark, national teams and historical ones alike. The player is tasked with various manager responsibilities, starting from participating in races, through contract and transfer negotiations, till financial aspects that are the new addition in this installment. Despite the fact that the game has rather simple 2D graphics, it is realistic and recreates the behavior of the motorcycle while forcing the player to use different driving tactics on each level. Only friendly matches and predetermined challenges are available in the free version of the game. Advanced league mode requires buying additional content.
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Mayhem Combat
June 28, 2018
Action, 2.5D, Beat 'em Up, Internet, Multiplayer, Platformers, Polish, Side-scroll, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.
A mobile team action game created by Vivid Games – a Polish studio, known for, among others, the Real Boxing series. In Metal Fist: Urban Domination, we assume the role of various characters, each having unique attacks and abilities, who fight for domination in a number of single player and multiplayer modes. The mechanics of the game are pretty simple, and don’t require serious skill, but in order to be successful in the game, the player needs to develop his own fighting style, and constantly train to for his character to progress. During the encounters, we make use of around 100 types of weapons, items, and skills, influencing not only the looks, but also the abilities of our character. The game uses the popular Unreal Engine 4 technology, and can show high-quality 2.5D visuals for it, along with eye-catching details and special effects.
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Mario Party: Star Rush
October 7, 2016
Party, LAN, Multiplayer, Board & Card, Singleplayer, Nintendo Exclusive.
Another installment in the Mario Party series by Nintendo, released for the 3DS portable console. It is basically a virtual version of a classic board game. The game is focused on the multiplayer mode, which can include up to 4 players, who take on the roles of colorful board pieces and move around the board according to the results of the die rolls. That's how you travel through locations, trying to gather the eponymous stars and find new friends, such as Mario, Peach, and Donkey Kong. Those friends help you in overcoming challenges and obstacles, which you encounter during your adventures. Depending on the chosen game mode, in Mario Party: Star Rush you either play against other players, or cooperate with them to beat powerful boss enemies.
Gettysburg: The Tide Turns
July 13, 2017
Strategy, Internet, Multiplayer, PBeM, Splitscreen, Singleplayer, Tactics, Turn-based, American Civil War.
A turn-based recreation of the battle of Gettysburg, one of the most important and bloody battles of the American Civil War. Gettysburg: The Tide Turns offers a number of scenarios, building an extensive campaign which allows the players to control the forces of the North, as well as the Confederacy. Our job is to conduct turn-based battles on the hexagonal grid covering the maps. The battles are large in scale, with the player controlling whole divisions of troops. The game contains an interesting feature – randomized turns. The order of turns is not fixed, while the engine decides which of the units are capable of making a move in the given turn. The Tide Turns is a highly complex title, characterized by historical consistency. The battles employ real units, while the course of each encounter is influenced by landform or soldiers’ morale.
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The Other 99
August 25, 2016, Early Access
Action, Crafting, FPP, Singleplayer, Survival, Survival Horror.
The Order 99 is a first-person action game held in the convention of survival horror, developed as the debut production of Burning Arrow, in cooperation with a somewhat more experienced studio, Deck 13. The events take place on a hostile isle near Scotland. The players control a character who wakes up amidst these unfriendly circumstances, having absolutely no information about the place or the reason for being there. The only thing that the protagonist carries is a short note, suggesting an escape route from the island. The core of the gameplay is exploration, during which the players learn the gloomy story of the island and gather resources that help them survive (such as food, weapon elements). There is a lot of freedom in the game, however the priorities of the player are not always in line with those of other inhabitants. In order to solve the mystery of the island, the player will have to make a series of moral choices, and interact with the people he encounters, which will allow him to obtain useful information.
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Speedway Challenge
June 25, 2014
Sports, Indie Games, Multiplayer, Polish, Singleplayer, Free-to-play, Motorcycle Speedway.
A mobile speedway racing simulator created by Berobasket - a Polish developer. The game is a free-to-play title, though it also employs optional microtransactions. Speedway Challenge offers 32 different tracks and 78 speedway teams referencing Polish, Danish, English and Swedish leagues (the game does not actually feature official licenses). Also, both national and historical teams were included, thus the game offers about 550 contestants in total, providing a wide array of available skills. Subsequent tracks and teams are unlocked in exchange for points earned as the player progresses in the game. The creators have prepared different single and multiplayer (bluetooth) game modes. In the Match mode, two teams compete against one another. In the Tournament mode, the player participates in one of nine competitions taking place in different countries; also, world competitions are available in this mode. The League mode requires the player to pay a fee. Speedway Challenge delivers simplistic, old-school 2D visuals and is played from a top-down view. The gameplay is accompanied by an unsophisticated soundtrack combined with engine sounds. Importantly however, the game offers relatively realistic driving physics.
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Gardens Inc. 4: Blooming Stars
January 30, 2016
Strategy, Casual, Gardening, Polish, Singleplayer, Time Management.
Another installment of a popular series of time management games. In Gardens Inc. 4: Blooming Stars, we once again assume the role of Jill and Mike, a couple that needs an influx of cash now more than ever. The duo awaits the birth of a baby, wanting to prepare a new room for it - decorated from scratch. To achieve this goal, the family accepts an invitation to a gardening reality show, where a number of various tasks awaits them. Gardens Inc. 4: Blooming Stars is a somewhat easy and enjoyable title, although the difficulty level increases as you progress in the game – the key to success lies in appropriate planning of subsequent actions. During the gameplay, we are not only cleaning consecutive gardens, but also plant flowers, or renovate gazebos. As a reward for successful completion of tasks, we receive access to new tools, medals, and means that are essential for the decoration of the child's room, presented in a form of a pleasant minigame. The whole game is complemented by eye-pleasing, cartoonish visuals, retaining the level of the previous installments of the series.
Tethered
October 25, 2016
Strategy, Meta Quest / Oculus, PlayStation VR, Singleplayer, SteamVR, VR.
A strategy game created specifically for VR sets; the game is the debut production from Secret Sorcery. The player takes on the role of a spiritual leader of small creatures known as Peeps, living in a floating sky archipelago. The creatures work and develop their small society in daylight, gathering food and crystals containing spiritual energy. At night, Peeps are focused mainly on defending their base against snail attacks. The player's role here is to prepare the creatures for the next enemy attack, so they can survive the night and fix in the morning whatever got damaged during the attack. Then the cycle ends and the creatures have to prepared for the snails' next night attack. In terms of mechanics, the player looks around using their VR goggles and gives adequate orders to the creatures. The player's goal during each level is to collect a specific number of crystals, eliminating enemies and cultivating the land.
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Distortions
March 2, 2018
Adventure, Experimental/artistic, Arcade Elements, Music, Singleplayer, TPP.
An episodic adventure game with music game features, developed by Among Giants. Distortions tells the story of a woman who wakes up in a hospital bed in an unknown location after an accident. She notices that the time had stopped and all objects become alive only if she touches them. While traveling through the surrealistic realm with a giant, chained creature on the horizon, the protagonist is trying to discover how she got to this weird place and how to get back to the real world. The action is shown from a third-person perspective, but the game also contains 2D sequences. During the adventure the player faces logical challenges as well as arcade ones in which a magic violin is of key importance – the item enables the player to shape reality surrounding the character. Using the instrument was implemented in a way similar to classic music games like Guitar Hero and it requires pressing specific keys to the rhythm of the melodies coming from the speakers.
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Detective Hayseed: Hollywood
October 7, 2016
Adventure, Point-and-click, Singleplayer.
A humorous classic adventure game full of pop-culture references, developed by the experienced Czech studio Zima Software. The story of Detective Hayseed: Hollywood takes place in the eponymous city of movie-making. Just one day before the Oscars ceremony, the list of winners is stolen. To make things worse, an anonymous perpetrator threatens to detonate a bomb during the show. This is where the eponymous Detective Hayseed steps in, his task being to thwart the blackmailers' evil plan. In terms of mechanics, it's a classic point-and-click adventure game, referencing the golden era of the genre. You mostly explore locations in search for clues and useful items, talk to NPCs and solve puzzles requiring both logical thinking and manual skills. The game is full of jokes and modern pop-culture references, while the visuals are a blend of both 2D and 3D graphics.
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Crazy Machines 3
October 18, 2016
Puzzle, Machines and Equipment, Singleplayer.
The third full-fledged installment in the popular series of logic games inspired by the cult series The Incredible Machine. Crazy Machines series was introduced in 2004 and has been developed since then by the German studio FAKT Software. The objective of Crazy Machines 3 is to construct unusual machines which must serve a specific task. The machines are constructed by using various parts which work with each other thanks to the domino effect. What’s very important, each puzzle available in the game can be solved in various ways. The new installment doesn’t change the gameplay drastically. Instead, it simply introduces more components, improved physics engine and modern graphics. It contains a functional editor which allows for creation of custom parts and levels and sharing them with the community.
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Manual Samuel
October 11, 2016
Adventure, 2D, Humorous, Indie Games, Singleplayer.
An amazingly hilarious adventure game combining elements of the famous Monkey Island series with the crazy Octodad: Dadliest Catch. It was developed by Perfectly Paranormal - an independent game-making studio. The game tells a story of the titular Samuel, who has just died as a result of an accident. In the Afterlife he meets Death, with whom he makes an unusual pact. If he manages to survive an entire day performing tasks typical for an ordinary person, his soul will not be tortured in hell forever. The player is required to perform seemingly simple tasks, such as breathing or controlling their limbs (each separately), blinking their eyes, dress up, go to bathroom, brush their teeth, etc. The controls are not very precise however, which results in many hilarious situations displayed on the screen. The game features humorous, cartoonish visuals.
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Mages of Mystralia
May 18, 2017
RPG, Fantasy, Hack'and'slash, Indie Games, Action RPG, Singleplayer, Isometric View.
Mages of Mystralia is an action RPG developed by Borealys Games. The game takes place in a fantasy world where people with magical powers are feared and despised by those without them. Zia, the protagonist, learned it the hard way. After being banished from her home village, she embarks on a journey with a plan to train her magical powers and meet other people like her. We will explore the game's world, do various side and main quests, solve puzzles and riddles, and fight with the encountered enemies. Combat is dynamic and takes place in real time, so we will have to rely on our reflexes very often. As we play, we will collect special runes that unlock specific magical effects. We can freely combine them in order to create new spells. At the same time, we level up our hero. The game and its entire universe are the brainchild of Ed Greenwood who created Forgotten Realms, Dungeons & Dungeons' most popular world.
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ARK: Survival of the Fittest
August 29, 2017
Action, Battle Royale, Dinosaurs, FPS, Internet, Multiplayer.
An online action game focused on PvP competition and a spin-off installment of the ARK series. The title started out as a fan modification which was eventually made into a standalone production with the support of Survival Evolved’s developers. The gameplay premise of ARK: Survival of the Fittest was directly inspired by the popular movie series The Hunger Games. As many as 72 players divided into several six-member teams can play simultaneously. While playing, the participants can make use of a rich arsenal of weapons, armor, and traps. Taming dinosaurs and using them as mounts is also of great importance. The competition takes place in specially-designed closed arenas, up to the moment when there is only one team left standing. The tension is increased by the constantly shrinking circle of death which forces the players to clash more frequently as matches progress.
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Square Heroes
April 9, 2015
Arcade, 2D, RPG Elements, Indie Games, Multiplayer.
Square Heroes is an arcade game developed by the creators of Square Off. Cross-platform multiplayer is the game's main focus. We play as genetically modified creatures whose only goal is to kill and destroy. They were created to save mankind, but now they fight against characters similar to themselves in the Galactic Hero's Tournament. Gameplay is not that dynamic, which makes lags less troublesome. The game has rather simple rules to follow. Before entering the tournament's arena, we have to choose our equipment from around thirty available weapons. We have have five weapon slots: melee weapons (i.e. an axe), small arms (pistol, crossbow, etc.), large guns (shotgun, flamethrower), explosives and special items, i.e. atomic bomb. We begin with level 1 weapons, but we can get money by killing our opponents, which we then can spend on higher tier weapons. Square Heroes also has character progression mechanics.
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Farming Simulator 15: Official Expansion 2
March 10, 2016
Simulation, Economic, Machines and Equipment, Farm, Singleplayer.
The second expansion to the popular farming simulator developed by GIANTS Software in 2014. The expansion does not bring any ground-breaking changes to the game’s mechanics and focuses on new, unavailable before types of seeding machines, tractors, front loaders etc. Altogether there are more than 50 different machines produced by companies like ITRunner, JCB, NEW Holland, and Holmer along with classic machines and farming equipment. Farming Simulator 2015: Official Expansion 2 also includes a detailed manual, called Farming Simulator Modding for Dummies, which describes ways to create your own content.
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7 Mages
March 14, 2016
RPG, Dungeon Crawler, Fantasy, FPP, Classic RPG, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
An old-school RPG with plot that was inspired by the Akira Kurosawa's classic movie Seven Samurai and its American remake, The Magnificent Seven. The action is set in a fantasy world on the island of Roven, where the inhabitants have been terrorized by ruthless bandits for a long time — they steal, burn down houses, and even commit murder. The desperate islanders hire a group of seven coldblooded mages to deal with the villains. The gameplay mechanics of 7 Mages are inspired by classical dungeon crawlers. In the game, we control a 7-member party of heroes with varied magical abilities. The on-screen events are viewed from the first-person perspective. Occasionally, we will also have to solve logic puzzles. The above is complemented by an old-school tile-by-tile movement with the ability to turn by 90 degrees only and a tactically rich turn-based combat system.
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Kingdom Wars 2: Battles
March 4, 2016
Strategy, Crafting, Fantasy, Indie Games, Internet, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer, Zombie.
Set in a fantasy setting, a real-time strategy being another installment in the series started in 2011 with a MMORTS game – Dawn of Fantasy (later re-imagined as a free-to-play game Kingdom Wars). The plot in Kingdom Wars 2: Battles takes us to the land plunged into the chaos of war between humans, elves, and orcs. With the advent of the undead, the fourth powerful race, the divided parties need to join their forces and together face the new, dreadful enemy. Mechanics combine aspects of classic RTS games with a number of modern solutions, like card games, survival elements, and an extensive crafting system. Gameplay consists of economic and military levels – achieve strategic excellence and fortify and siege strongholds. The game concentrates on the single player campaign, yet still follows in its predecessors’ footsteps, introducing a wide range of multiplayer modes as well.
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Nicolas Eymerich The Inquisitor: Book II - The Village
January 22, 2015
Adventure, Point-and-click, Singleplayer.
The second episode of a conventional point-and-click adventure game based on the works of an Italian writer Valerio Evangelisti. Developed by Ticon Blu and published by Microids (a French company), the game continues the story of the Spanish inquisitor, Nicolas Eymerich. The second episode is set in a small village known as Calcares, which has been overrun by powerful demons. The player visits 31 completely new locations, where they encounter both manifestations of demonic activity and numerous NPCs. The core of the experience constitutes conversations, collecting items and solving puzzles - the developer included as much as 25 riddles to solve. All of this is accompanied by decent graphics combining 3D character models with pre-rendered backgrounds.
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Murder
October 21, 2015
Adventure, 2D, Cyberpunk, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
A cyberpunk adventure game from Stranded’s developer, Peter Moorhead. Murder takes us a few decades into the future, to futuristic Tokyo. We play as Motomeru Minori, a female police lieutenant, who investigates a strange and very dangerous case of murder. While she tries to uncover the truth behind this dark mystery, the heroine must question her definition of morality and consciousness. Gameplay-wise, Murder is a classic adventure title, in which we explore locations, talk with NPCs, collect items and solve puzzles. Game features a simple interface, which sometimes becomes an integral part of the story. Murder is a rather small and low-price title, an interactive counterpart of a short story, with the whole campaign taking an hour to finish at best. Visuals use a pixel art retro style, befitting of a cyberpunk world. The atmosphere is complemented by climatic soundtrack, composed by American musician known as kubrixXx.
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Unavowed
August 8, 2018
Adventure, 2D, Indie Games, Point-and-click, Singleplayer, Thriller.
A thriller adventure game by Wadjet Eye Games. You play as a person, who for the last six months was possessed by a demon using their body to wreak havoc in New York. The protagonist was exorcised by the eponymous organization, which fights dark forces, and decides to join it, having lost their previous life, including their home, family, and friends. During the game, you explore locations, talk to NPCs, gather useful items and solve puzzles. Your chosen biography and in-game decisions shape the story, as does your supporting partner, the choice of which can be difficult, as the five available companions have their own unique personalities and abilities. The main designer of the game is Dave Gilbert, known from the Blackwell series, and the story was written by Jennifer Helper, the writer of e.g. the first two installments of the Dragon Age series.
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Werewolves Within
December 6, 2016
Adventure, Fantasy, FPP, Internet, Meta Quest / Oculus, Multiplayer, PlayStation VR, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Online, Social Deduction Game, SteamVR, VR.
A party game that uses VR headsets. It was developed by Ubisoft Red Storm, a studio founded by Tom Clancy, a well-known writer. The action of Werewolves Within takes place in a fictional medieval village of Gallowston whose inhabitants are terrorized by a werewolf that stalks the area. The gameplay mechanics are based on the rules of Mafia, a popular party game. The players assume the role of randomly assigned characters, and their task is to determine — thanks to deduction and discussion — who is the werewolf. The beast, in order to avoid detection, can lie and persuade other participants or form secret pacts with them. The village’s inhabitants have to master special skills that make detecting a werewolf easier or, alternatively, make it possible to ally oneself with him and fool the others. Werewolves Within offers colorful, slightly cartoonish graphics in the medieval fantasy style.
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Lucy: The Eternity She Wished For
February 28, 2016
Adventure, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Visual Novel.
A visual novel adventure game developed by Modern Visual Arts Laboratory. The game was at first released in South Korea, and after that its refreshed version debuted worldwide. The story takes place in a future where androids became a normal part of human life. Lucy: The Eternity She Wished For tells a story of a young boy who finds Lucy, an android that is different than all other machines, on a garbage dumb. Lucy, in contrast to other androids, has feelings and acts like a human. Similarly as in other visual novels, the gameplay mostly consists of discovering the story created by developers and of making decisions during specific points of the game. These decisions impact the direction of the plot of the game. The title employs manga-style visuals that consist mostly of static images with text lines that reveal the story.
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Spareware
March 18, 2016
Action, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Shooters, Top-down, Xbox Exclusive.
An arcade twin-stick shooter game focused around a co-op experience. It was developed by Rusto Games - a small developer team specializing in production of mobile games. Spareware takes the player to a dystopian, futuristic version of Helsinki, where the machines start a rebellion against humans. The player assumes the role of a robot allied with humanity, whose task is to reach the so-called Core and set free the friendly HelOS AI. The game is played from the top-down view and the player can shoot anywhere regardless of the direction they are moving. The robot traverses randomly generated city districts, fighting various enemies. The game features extensive personalization options, allowing the player to replace particular body parts of their machine. As the game progresses, special abilities are unlocked. Although Spareware can be played solo, the game is cooperation-oriented and it is recommended to play with three friends in the multiplayer mode allowing the players to take on the roles of different robots in order to make good use of their individual skills.
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MagNets
January 30, 2015
Arcade, Indie Games, Multiplayer, Singleplayer.
Developed by the industry veteran - Richard Weeks, MagNets is an arcade game in which the player is trying to contain an uprising of machines that has paralyzed Polarity City. One can do this by controlling Faraday - an android that uses an electromagnetic net to disable enemy robots and collect precious minerals from their scrapped bodies. The obtained resources can be transformed with the recycletrone into objects necessary for completing quests as well as gadgets ensuring additional protection during the subsequent fights with the bloxbots. The story campaign comprises twenty challenges, which can be approached in one of the three available difficulty levels. One can face the machines alone or accompanied by a friend in cooperative mode. There is nothing standing on player’s way to fight another player.
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Ittle Dew 2
November 15, 2016
Action, 2D, Puzzle Elements, RPG Elements, Indie Games, Singleplayer.
A sequel to the two-dimensional action game with logic features created in 2013 by Swedish studio Ludosity Interactive. Ittle Dew 2 presents further adventures of the titular female protagonist and her companion Tippsi. The two crashed on another unknown island filled with mysteries and weird creatures. By using a magic map the pair of heroes will have to find six pieces of a raft which will allow them to leave the island. The gameplay mechanics are almost same as in the original game and they combine features of action and adventure games. The game is filled with action and fights with encountered enemies and, it frequently forces player to solve riddles which require them to find a specific item and place it in the right place. All of it is supplemented with simple RPG features and the possibility to upgrade items.
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Sensible World of Soccer
November 15, 1995
Sports, 2D, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Football, Singleplayer, Top-down.
Extended edition of the best-selling football game Sensible Soccer. The title does not bring any major changes to the setting and mechanics of the game, and its most important feature is a powerful database, containing about 1500 club and national teams from all six continents, together with 27 thousand real players. A wide range of game modes is complemented by a new career mode, enriched with simple management options.
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