In the Shadows
October 20, 2017
Arcade, 2D, Puzzle Elements, Indie Games, Platformers, Singleplayer.
A two-dimensional platformer with logic game elements and the debut project from the independent developer Colorspace Studio. In the Shadows has us assume the role of a person who embarks on an emotional journey to the times of childhood where they have to face their fears, symbolized by various monsters. The gameplay mechanics combine arcade elements with logic puzzles that use light as their primary element. At night, all everyday objects turn into dangerous creatures but if we shed some light on them, they switch back to their original aspect and often help us in our unusual adventure. The problem is that the protagonist doesn’t have a flashlight so the key to success is to find ways to lure our opponents into the vicinity of lamps as well as to cunningly manipulate other luminous objects in the environment. The game features a classic side view and pixel-art graphics.
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The Terminator
October 31, 1991
Action, Movies, FPP, Cars, Singleplayer, Shooters.
First-person action game, the first computer adaptation of a science fiction Terminator cashier film directed by James Cameron. While playing, we can play the role of Kyle Rees, trying to protect Sara Connor from a future cyborg, or the Terminator itself, whose task is to kill Sarah and her protector.
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Call of Duty: Black Ops III - Eclipse
April 19, 2016
Action, FPP, FPS, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Shooters.
The second DLC for Call of Duty: Black Ops III. It is a part of the season pass available only on PCs and eighth generation consoles. As in case of previous installments in the series, the expansion offers two main elements. First one is another chapter of the cooperation zombie mini-campaign called Zetsubou no Shima. During this chapter the heroes who are facing an invasion of living dead are going to a small island on the Pacific Ocean, where secret experiments are conducted. The second part of the expansion is a typical set of four new multiplayer maps: Knockout, Spire, Rift and Verge. On these maps the players will explore a Buddhist monastery, an orbital space port, a transport system hanging above an active volcano and a post-apocalyptic camp based on the Banzai map from Call of Duty: World at War.
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Steredenn
October 1, 2015
Arcade, 2D, Indie Games, Co-op, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Roguelike, Science Fiction, Shoot 'em Up, Side-scroll, Singleplayer, Shooters.
A side-scrolling shooter developed by the independent Pixelnest Studio. The player sits at the helm of a spaceship, their task is to eliminate subsequent waves of incoming enemies. We encounter both ordinary, numerous opponents that aren’t too difficult to defeat as well as more rare bosses that require devising a special tactic to beat them. In Steredenn, we are not defenseless and the ship we pilot can be equipped with 35 kinds of weapons and 25 enhancements that we unlock with progress. Apart from the standard gameplay variant in which levels are procedurally generated, the game features a system of daily challenges and a special Arena mode, based on fighting 1 vs 1 duels against bosses. The title features two-dimensional pixel-art graphics that are accompanied by fast and intensive music.
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JumpJet Rex
April 22, 2015
Arcade, 2D, Indie Games, Multiplayer, Platformers, Splitscreen, Singleplayer.
JumpJet Rex is a 2D platform game developed by Canadian indie devs from TreeFortress Games. We play as a likeable dinosaur who uses newest technologies to save his species from doom. Gampley in JumpJet Rex is inspired by the classic platformers. We travel through forty different levels, filled with various traps and enemies that want to see Rex dead. Rocket boots are our primary item and means of transport. Thanks to them, Rex can jump higher than anyone else and move faster through the given level. The game is filled with secrets and hidden items to find. We can use them to change Rex' appearance.
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The Lost Pisces
cancelled
Action, Indie Games, Action Adventure, Sandbox, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, TPP.
The Lost Pisces is a science fiction action-adventure game inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale Little Mermaid. The game tells the story of a synthetic being called Pisces who desires to acquire a soul in order to become human. We play as a human soldier who helps her make her dreams come true. Action is presented from the first-person perspective. Accompanied by Pisces, we travel through the game's futuristic world, exploring enormous steel structures, city ruins, and the depths of the sea. We will frequently face powerful mechanical bosses with whom we can fight with guns, or climb them in order to find their weaknesses. Pisces' evolution is an important part of the game. With time, her mechanical reactions become human instincts and emotions. Our behavior towards Pisces plays a crucial role in our synthetic friend's evolution. She can interpret our reactions and remember moments spent together. The Lost Pisces uses Unreal Engine 4.
Active Soccer 2
January 29, 2015
Sports, Indie Games, Internet, Multiplayer, Football, Singleplayer, Top-down.
An arcade soccer game inspired by the classic Sensible Soccer series. The game was developed by an Italian studio The Fox Software, which specializes in this genre - it is popular mainly for such games as Ico Soccer for Nintendo DS or Throw In for PCs; the latter being a remake of the classic title Kick Off 2. The game focuses on delivering an arcade experience and is played from a classic aerial view. The player does not have to get accustomed to using many buttons. The game offers over 800 national and league teams from all over the world, giving an opportunity to play different kinds of matches. Unfortunately, Active Soccer 2 does not use official licenses, but the creators included a simple team editor, so the player does not have to use the default club and footballer names. One can play friendly matches, as well as both league and cup games, apart from taking part in the career mode, which is complemented by a simplistic management module, requiring the player to develop adequate tactics, supervise transfers and take care of funding-related issues. Active Soccer 2 also offers a cross-platform online mode.
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Leap of Fate
March 30, 2016
Action, Cyberpunk, Hack'and'slash, Indie Games, Roguelike, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Isometric View.
An isometric, cyberpunk hack ‘n’ slash with roguelike elements by Clever-Plays, an independent Canadian studio. In Leap of Fate, we are taken to an alternative version of New York, which, apart from ordinary people, is inhabited by technomages who possess supernatural powers. We assume the role of one of them and our task is to prove our worth by completing a series of trials in a temple called the Crucible of Mages. There are four character with different story and fighting style to choose from, and the gameplay is focused on traversing subsequent locations and facing various traps and hordes of incoming enemies. The protagonist has only one life and death forces us to start back from square one. Luckily, the unlocked abilities are permanent, which makes each subsequent attempt significantly easier.
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Endless Legend: Shifters
April 7, 2016
Strategy, 4X, Economic, Fantasy, Internet, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, War Strategy, Turn-based.
Another paid expansion for a fantasy 4X strategy game Endless Legend. The title of the expansion refers to the new, playable race of Alayi, characterized by unique ability to transform during winter, adapting to this harsh season. Alayi are also closely connected with a new resource, called Pearls of Auriga, which can be sacrificed on special altars to modify effects of winter. This allows us to make use of weather to our advantage during battles.
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Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes
October 8, 2015
Party, Experimental/artistic, FPP, Indie Games, Co-op, LAN, Meta Quest / Oculus, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, PlayStation VR, Splitscreen.
An original co-op logic game developed by an independent studio Steel Crate Games. One player assumes the role of a person who needs to defuse a bomb, while other players have to tell him how to do it. The ticking clock and the fact that each bomb is generated randomly make the title even more difficult. The person tasked with defusing has to supply the other players with detailed information which will enable them to identify the type of the bomb they are currently dealing with. Due to the nature of Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes, you will need only one copy of the game and the bomb defusal manual, which can be found at http://www.bombmanual.com/, to play with friends. The title features simple and transparent graphics as well as optional support of VR devices, which are, however, not required to play the game.
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Crown and Council
April 22, 2016
Strategy, Singleplayer, The Middle Ages, Turn-based.
Set in Medieval realities, a free turn-based strategy by Mojang AB, the creators of the popular Minecraft. In Crown and Council you assume the role of a king who has to fight over the influence with other monarchs controlled by AI. Gameplay is turn-based and during each turn you receive a set amount of gold you can spend on actions like invading others’ lands, building ships, strengthening fortifications, and developing villages and new technologies. Even though mechanics are quite simple, the production gives you significant tactical freedom – you can achieve success in a number of ways. The game is designed as a casual strategy, which gives you loads of fun during sessions that last just a few minutes.
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Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse
February 10, 2016
RPG, Fantasy, jRPG, Singleplayer, TPP, Turn-based, Nintendo Exclusive, Urban Fantasy.
Another installment of the popular series of jRPG games based on books written by Aya Nishitani. The title was produced and released by Japanese studio Atlus. Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse takes the player to ruined Tokio of year 2030 in which armies of demons are fighting the angels. The player assumes the role of a warrior who after dying comes back from the afterlife as a servant of deity Dagda. The resurrected warrior can tame demons and force them to fight on his side. The player travels through three-dimensional locations presented by using third-person perspective. On his way there are NPCs with whom he can talk and there are monsters to defeat. The battles are turn-based and they take place on special arenas. During the encounters, the player is accompanied by one of seven companions and by three demons out of more than 450 available. These creatures can be combined in order to obtain a more powerful unit. Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse offers three-dimensional anime-styled graphics. The gameplay is accompanied by heavy, climatic music.
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Knot
July 20, 2016
Puzzle, Indie Games, Singleplayer, PlayStation Exclusive.
A three-dimensional logic game created by Warlock Arts - a Turkish developer. The game was inspired by ancient Chinese puzzles and the modern-day Rubik's cube. The player's task is to solve subsequent, gradually more difficult puzzles. By moving and rotating particular elements of the mechanism (different in their shape, blocks made of various materials, such as wood, metal or stone), the player tries to disassemble the structure. Contrary to the majority of minimalistic logic games, Knot offers alluring, three-dimensional visuals that allow the player to rotate the entire structure at any angle. Also, it is worth mentioning that the game engine recreates physical properties of the materials the particular elements of the mechanism are made of.
Master Levels for Doom II
December 26, 1995
Action, FPP, FPS, LAN, Multiplayer, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Shooters.
Developed by id Software in collaboration with GT Interactive, this is a set of additional maps for Doom II: Hell on Earth, released in 1994. The pack, entitled Master Levels for Doom II, includes 20 brand new maps (plus one hidden map), prepared under license and supervision of id Software by several independent artists. Due to the specificity of the set, individual levels have not been combined into larger episodes like the parent game, and each of them constitutes a separate whole.
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Riff Racer
May 12, 2016
Racing, Arcade Elements, Indie Games, Multiplayer, Music, Singleplayer.
A futuristic racing game by FOAM Entertainment, combining arcade-like features with musical game elements. In Riff Racer (formerly known as Race Any Track) we participate in a series of races that take place on procedurally generated tracks full of sharp bends, floating in space. The gameplay is purely arcade-like and the tracks are filled with numerous ramps and jumping platforms, which allow you to perform spectacular stunts. All the tracks are generated based on the game's soundtrack or your own music files (MP3, FLAC, OGG, AAC/M4A). To succeed in Riff Racer you need to drive to the rhythm of music, and you can earn bonus points for e.g. perfectly synchronizing your driving with the soundtrack.
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My Night Job
April 21, 2016
Action, 2D, Arcade Elements, Indie Games, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.
A two-dimensional, side-scrolling action game developed by independent Brazilian studio Webcore Games. In My Night Job the player assumes the role of a man who is bored with his life. He starts additional job as a… member of a special forces unit. During various missions he faces hordes of enemies who are standing on his way to freeing hostages held in a grim abandoned mansion. The gameplay is focused mostly on combat, during which one can use more than 60 types of weapons. Thanks to that, the player can sow destruction, damage almost every piece of furniture or ornament on his way and take care of enemies even with his bare hands. What’s characteristic for the game, as player progresses the enemies are becoming stronger and defeating them becomes more challenging. The game contains a large dose of humor and old-fashioned, pixel graphics that reference the age of arcade cabinets.
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Mimic Arena
May 18, 2016
Action, Indie Games, Multiplayer, Platformers, Splitscreen.
A crazy local multiplayer action game with platformer elements. The prototype by Tyler Edwards comes from Global Game Jam in 2013, after which it was fully developed by his own studio Tiny Horse. Mimic Arena is a minimalistic 2D action game, in which players fiercely fight on small levels. The key to success consists in manual abilities of the players and skillful avoiding of enemies’ attacks. The unusual use of respawns is the title’s most original element. Every move during gameplay is recorded and then used for creating special clones that reflect players’ combat tactics. If you die, the clones join the battle along your side. Due to that, you can apply devious tactics, which applied in the future by the clones will give you an edge.
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In Between
August 21, 2015
Puzzle, 2D, Indie Games, Platformers, Singleplayer.
A remarkable logic game created by Gentlymad - a German developer. In Between is rather serious when it comes to atmosphere, because it focuses on death and coming to terms with the inevitability of fate. The player assumes the role of a male who is over 30 years old and is losing his fight against cancer. According to the doctors, he has no more than several weeks remaining. Facing death, the protagonist attempts to bring his life to account - as the player, one is supposed to help him in achieving this goal. In terms of the mechanics, it is a typical logic game requiring the player to make his way through a series of levels filled with traps and puzzles. Puzzle solving is based on manipulating objects in the player's environments and playing with the in-game gravity. Simultaneously, each of the levels represents a metaphorical take on the experiences and emotions that lay within the protagonist, and references various important events from his life. In Between is divided into chapters symbolizing five stages of coming to terms with death, as described by Elizabeth Kubler-Ross - an American psychiatrist.
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The Journeyman Project 3: Legacy of Time
January 15, 1998
Adventure, Exploration Games, Puzzle Elements, FPP, Singleplayer.
The Journeyman Project 3: Legacy of Time is the last part of Gage Blackwood's adventures and Time Protection Agency. We observe the game again in the first person, and it focuses on exploring the location and solving riddles. In this part of the cycle we find ourselves in Atlantis and El Dorado.
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Outcast 1.1
December 18, 2014
Adventure, RPG Elements, Action Adventure, Singleplayer, TPP.
An action-adventure game created by the French studio Fresh3D. Outcast 1.1 is a refreshed version of an acclaimed game developed by Appeal and released back in 1999. The player is taken to the mysterious planet Adelpha, inhabited by the civilization of Talan. The player assumes the role of a retired soldier sent there to protect three scientists and find a probe that has turned out to be a threat to the entire Earth. Hailed as the messiah of the Talan, the protagonist has to gain reputation among them and liberate them from an evil tyrant. The game is played from a third-person view and for the most part, the player explores the world of Adelpha, talks to characters they encounter, completes both assignments related to the main story and side quests, but also solves puzzles and fights hostiles. Compared to the original release, the game offers slightly improved visuals, supports modern-day operating systems and high resolution settings, and features a remodeled user interface.
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Rock of Ages II: Bigger and Boulder
August 28, 2017
Strategy, Arcade Elements, Humorous, Internet, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Tower Defense, TPP.
A sequel to the hybrid of a strategy and action game. Similarly as the first title, it was created by ACE Team. The gameplay mechanics are mostly based on the first game in the series and are focused on competition between the players. Each player has a castle that they must protect. The castles are connected by a long, winding path. In each round one side of the conflict controls a giant ball and tries to use it to break through the gate of the enemy fortress. The opponent is trying to position his troops and buildings in such way that he stops or at least slows down the rock. Rock of Ages II: Bigger & Boulder allows up to four players split into two teams to compete. The title allows the player to modify the banners and costumes of units, introduces new soldier and rock types, and offers new maps that reference various historical periods. Unreal Engine 4 technology provides high-quality graphics.
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Dynasty Warriors: Eiketsuden
August 3, 2016
RPG, Strategic Elements, Singleplayer, Turn-based, PlayStation Exclusive.
A spin-off to an installment in the popular series of Japanese games developed by Omega Force - Dynasty Warriors 8: Empires, a game that was released in 2014. In contrast to previous installments of the series, this time it is a turn-based RPG with strategy features. In Dynasty Warriors: Eiketsuden (originally called Shin Sangoku Musou Eiketsuden) the gameplay consists mostly of fighting battles on small arenas on which player moves and attacks by spending a certain number of action points. Various heroes have different sets of abilities and can use a wide variety of weapons. In addition to that, by playing the game skillfully one fills a Resonance bar that allows the player to perform a special attack, ending with a QTE sequence. Among the playable characters there are heroes known from the previous installments of Dynasty Warriors. The graphics of the game are similar to the main series as well, but the action is shown from a top-down perspective.
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Revelation Online
August 7, 2018
RPG, Fantasy, Internet, MMO, MMORPG, PvE, PvP, TPP, Free-to-play.
A fantasy MMORPG developed by NetEase. The plot of Revelation Online tells of a typical struggle between good and evil, and the players assume the role of heroes whose task is to defend the world of Nuanor from the forces of darkness. The key gameplay element is exploration of the vast world that is divided into ten provinces and three big cities. We also have to perform story quests and take part in so-called raids, during which we visit dungeons, find treasures, and face powerful enemies. There are several character classes at players’ disposal, each having different abilities that are developed with our progress. The main distinguishing feature of Revelation Online is the fact that our characters can fly (although you have to gain the 29th level first) in addition to walking. Moreover, the developers prepared three different control schemes so every player can pick the one they prefer.
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End State
December 1, 2022, Early Access
Strategy, Indie Games, Singleplayer, Tactics, Terrorism, Turn-based.
A tactical turn-based strategy game tackling the subject of modern terrorism, developed by Iron Sight. The Finish dev team was inspired by genre classics such as XCOM or the Jagged Alliance series. The action of End State takes place in Eastern Europe, where numerous gangs and private military organizations freely engage in criminal activities. The player takes command of a mercenary group that has to gather intelligence regarding the terrorist operations in the region, and then track down and eliminate its leaders. Our job is to recruit, train, and equip our employees, and assume direct control of them during each mission. The encounters are turn-based, while each person is limited by the amount of available action points. The key to success is the right use of covers and obstacles, as well as diverse tactics, from coordinated stealth actions, up to risky assaults supported by sniper fire.
Cast of the Seven Godsends: Redux
July 17, 2015
Arcade, 2D, RPG Elements, Fantasy, Platformers, Singleplayer.
An independent 2D platform game, inspired by classic 8- and 16-bit console hits. Cast of the Seven Godsends: Redux takes the players to a traditional fantasy world, in which evil emperor Zaraaima kidnaps the newborn child of Darec, the king of the realm. To rescue his son, the king has to ask for the help of seven gods, and embark on a dangerous journey. During his travels, the monarch has to defeat hordes of monsters to finally stand face to face with the kidnapper. When it comes to mechanics, Cast of the Seven Godsends: Redux is a mix between an adventure game and a hack and slash. The game allows us to traverse through six diverse worlds – including mountain tops, volcanoes, and gloomy swamps, fighting our opponents using a set of melee weapons and numerous spells. Depending on our choices, the campaign can end in several different ways. Cast of the Seven Godsends: Redux features traditional, hand-drawn visuals.
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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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MeiQ: Labyrinth of Death
December 17, 2015
RPG, Dungeon Crawler, Fantasy, FPP, jRPG, Singleplayer, Turn-based, PlayStation Exclusive.
A Japanese role-playing game created as a the fruit of labor of two developer - Idea Factory and Compile Heart. The game is a dungeon crawler featuring a turn-based combat system. The player is taken to an alternative world where the Earth gets encompassed by eternal darkness. A prophecy is the planet's only hope - it tells about a key which is capable of restoring life to the planet. Estra, the protagonist, sets out on a mission to defeat four deadly gods, as she is a mage capable of controlling machines. In doing so, she is supposed to be able to obtain the valuable artifact, essential in saving humanity. The player commands a team of four female mages and their mechanical guards made of parts that were either bought or found - the parts affect their attacks, abilities, as well as both the robots' strong and weak spots. The game is played from the first-person view. The player encounters numerous enemies, but also different puzzles. In MeiQ: Labyrinth of Death, both movement and combat are turn-based.
Battle Champs
February 11, 2015
Strategy, Economic, Internet, jRPG, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.
A mobile strategy game and a debut production of the Japanese studio BlazeGames. Akihiko Yoshida, art director of such hits as Final Fantasy Tactics or Bravely Default, was involved in its development. Battle Champs bears a resemblance to the famous Clash of Clans — the player’s task is to gather resources, build a settlement, and then defend it from other participants’ attacks. Apart from regular combat units, giants play an important role in Battle Champs. The story campaign is divided into a number of various missions where we learn the rules of the game — from the basics to advanced strategies. Apart from that, the game features a multiplayer mode that lets players form groups to fight giants, perform joint missions as quickly as possible in Time Trial, or assault other people’s bases. Battle Champs features a typically Japanese visuals style, although the developers made sure it offered high-quality animations and interesting details.
Organ Trail: Complete Edition
July 14, 2016
Simulation, 2D, RPG Elements, Post-apocalypse, Singleplayer, Survival, PlayStation Exclusive, Zombie.
A complete edition of an old school simulation game with RPG features. The title takes place in a world filled with zombies and the player's task is to survive. The game is a pastiche of the classic title The Oregon Trail which told the story of a group of settlers colonizing America. During the game, the player controls a group of survivors who travel through the USA in an old car. In order to survive, they must gather food and other useful items like medications and fuel. They must also regularly repair their vehicle. The game also contains fights with undead bosses. In addition to the basic game, Organ Trail: Complete Edition also contains Endless and Final Cut DLCs which expand the game with new features like new enemies, bosses and a cooperation mode. The game features old school, pixel graphics and takes the form of an education show that is teaching young kids how to survive during a zombie apocalypse.
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MilitAnt
July 12, 2016
Action, 2.5D, Indie Games, Platformers, Side-scroll, Singleplayer, Shooters.
An arcade 2.5D action game developed by Mexican studio Xibalba that tells the tale of highly-advanced insects. MilitAnt takes place in a fantasy world inspired by such movies as Ant Z and A Bug’s Life. However, the title was developed for older players. The main protagonist is an ant who protects its home from an invasion of merciless termites that attack the ant colony in search for precious crystals - an irreplaceable energy source. The gameplay combines traits of classic, side-scrolling shooters with platform game features. During the game player travels through eight diversified locations divided into levels that end with a boss fight. When fighting various types of opponents, player uses more than a dozen of different weapons like shotguns and rocket launchers. What’s interesting, thanks to his numerous limbs the protagonist can wield as much as four different weapons at once.
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Sinner's Sorrow
cancelled
Action, 2D, Puzzle Elements, Indie Games, Metroidvania, Platformers, Side-scroll, Singleplayer, Slasher.
Original, two-dimensional action game, combining the features of side-scroll slashers with puzzles and elements of platformers and games of the genre of metroidvania. We play the role of a sinner who fights for the redemption of wines. Equipped with a sword and shield and an array of special esoteric powers, he travels the black-and-white world fighting enemies, symbolizing his inner demons.
Layton's Mystery Journey: Katrielle and the Millionaires' Conspiracy
July 20, 2017
Adventure, Detective, Puzzle Elements, Singleplayer.
A detective adventure game which is the next full-fledged installment in the Professor Layton series developed by Level 5 for Nintendo portable consoles. Lady Layton: The Millionaire Ariadone’s Conspiracy features a new main protagonist - Hershell Layton was replaced by in this role his daughter, Katrielle. The game takes place in London where Kat is trying to find her missing father. She quickly proves to be an unconventional yet very effective detective. The player spends most of the time in the game on exploration, conversations and solving riddles. However, the mechanics of the game were slightly changed and the gameplay is more focused on typical detective activities. The female protagonist must lead many cases simultaneously and she must help the inhabitants of London in various situations. She is accompanied by a talking dog named Sharo who gives her useful advice.
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Angry Birds: Ace Fighter
cancelled
Action, 2D, Internet, Multiplayer, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer.
A shoot 'em up game developed by Siamgame Mobile. During the game the player must manipulate one of the varied flying units in such way that he can shoot down enemies and avoid being hit himself. The player can control a butterfly, a dragon, a rocket, a phoenix and even a flying carpet. All of them have different battle capabilities. While facing regular enemies isn’t hard, the battles with giant bosses can be very challenging. Defeated opponents drop various items thanks to which the player can obtain upgrades and new, more powerful weapons. The ghosts that serve the role of wingmen are important as well. The key to success is to correctly select the ghosts depending on the current situation on the battlefield. Angry Birds: Ace Fighter can be played alone in a story campaign mode or with other players in cooperation and competitive modes.
Rising World
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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Funk of Titans
January 9, 2015
Arcade, 2.5D, Auto-runner, Humorous, Greek Mythology, Platformers, Singleplayer.
An endless runner game by A Crowd of Monsters, set in an alternative version of ancient Greece. As Perseus, you face the Titans of rap, pop, and rock music, who divert people's attention from the favorite genre of the Black Zeus, the Lord of Funk. Like in other endless runner games, you can't control the direction the protagonist is heading to or his speed — you can only react to obstacles by jumping or eliminating them. The game consists of forty main levels and some bonus ones, utilizing mechanics similar to those of the popular Jetpack Joyride. Funk of Titans also features a distinct brand of humor, mostly present during the fully voiced dialogues.
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Typoman
November 19, 2015
Puzzle, 2D, Puzzle Elements, Arcade Elements, Platformers, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.
A combination of a two-dimensional platformer and a logic game created by the independent studio Brainseed Factory. The player assumes the role of an original protagonist, composed of four letters: "H", "E", "R" and "O", who traverses a dark world filled with threats. Exploring a fantasy land, avoiding countless traps, jumping across platforms and solving puzzles requiring the player to manipulate letters and create new words - these activities constitute the pillar of the game's mechanics. Creating words from letters is the key feature of the game, and this is how the player deactivates various traps and gains access to new locations. For instance, in order to open a gate, the player has to assemble the word "OPEN" from the four words given. Furthermore, the player often encounters various enemies capable of tearing the protagonist into shreds. Combat in this game requires us to create antonyms of words. A dark atmosphere present in the game was not built not only on a the minimalistic color palette applied by the developers, but also thanks to the soundtrack composed by musicians belonging to the Dutch sound producer SonicPicnic.
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Corona Blossom Vol. 1 Gift From the Galaxy
July 28, 2016
Adventure, Indie Games, Japan, Singleplayer, Visual Novel.
A classic representative of the visual novel genre. The game was created and published by independent studio Front Wing, creators of ISLAND and the Grisaia series. Corona Blossom Vol. 1 Gift From the Galaxy presents the story of Keiji, a young creator of robots and other machines, who drops out of college, abandoning city life in order to move in with his grandfather, who lives in the countryside. One day Keiji discovers an unknown life form called R-ne which fell on Earth with a piece of a meteorite. The mysterious creature takes the appearance of a girl whom Keiji once knew and it asks him to help her in returning to her home planet. A female space pirate who has bad intentions towards R-ne will stand in their way. Since it is a visual novel, player is tasked with scrolling through subsequent pages of text-based narrative enhanced with backgrounds and character portraits. During the game the player doesn’t have any influence on the events only learning the story created by the developers. Similarly as in most other games of the genre, the Corona Blossom Vol.1 features manga style visuals.
LINE Pokopang
May 28, 2013
Puzzle, 2D, Match-3, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.
A match-3 game from the creators of the popular LINE communicator. While playing, we have to help the funny animals chase away the monsters that appeared in the village. In order to do this, you need to place colored blocks on a small board.
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Prominence Poker
August 16, 2016
Party, Internet, Card Games, MMO, MMORPG, Poker, TPP.
A card game created with multiplayer gameplay in mind. The action of Prominence Poker takes place in a fictional city of Prominence, with the players assuming the role of tourists whose task is to convince the local gamblers to respect the newcomer's poker skills. The goal is to join one of four local criminal groups and dethrone it’s leader. The players in Prominence Poker are given a wide range of visual customization options, including the ability to choose an outfit or tattoos. Individual gangs differentiate themselves from other group not only through the appearance of the players, but also through their favorite spots to play. The gameplay is based on Texas Hold’em rules, with No Limit variant, so the stakes and the number of raises during the round are not limited. Various challenges of various difficulty await the players, along with rewards received for winning. The character led by the player acquires experience and advances to next levels. Prominence Poker is a free-to-play game, and aside from the multiplayer mode, there is also a variant for single players, with opponents controlled by AI.
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Breaking Point Standalone
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Action, FPP, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Post-apocalypse, Sandbox, Singleplayer, Survival, Zombie.
A stand-alone version of one of the most popular modifications to Arma III, changing this tactical shooting into a sandbox survival simulator in the world after the zombie apocalypse. Breaking Point Standalone runs on Unreal Engine 4 graphics engine and significantly develops many elements of the original mechanics.
Superdimension Neptune VS Sega Hard Girls
November 26, 2015
RPG, Crossover, Fantasy, Humorous, jRPG, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, TPP, Turn-based.
A Japanese RPG and a spin-off to the Hyperdimension Neptunia series. The game was developed by Felistella studio and tells the stories of various female characters related to the video game industry. The main protagonist of the game is If, a girl who tries to solve the mystery of a theft of a special book that contains the history of the world written in it. During the adventure, If is accompanied by various characters such as Sega Hatsumi, Dream Cast and Mega Drive - personifications of Sega hardware devices. She travels through various locations in time and space. The gameplay focuses on exploration of three-dimensional dungeons and on combat with enemies. The battles are turn-based and the player will face various monsters. Using the special abilities of individual characters is the key to success, similarly as selecting proper equipment and character class. Superdimension Neptune VS Sega Hard Girls features colorful, three-dimensional, manga-style graphics.
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Three Fourths Home
March 20, 2015
Adventure, Experimental/artistic, Indie Games, Singleplayer, Visual Novel.
An unusual narrative/adventure game developed by [bracket] games and Digerati Distribution. Three Fourths Home tells the story of a young woman named Kelly who is currently on her way to her family home in Nebraska after a years’ absence. We accompany the woman during conversations with her parents and her younger brother, learning more about the complicated relationship she has with them. The game cannot be easily assigned a genre, as we are given a mix of an adventure game and a visual novel. The gameplay is practically non-existent – our only task is to hold the button responsible for the gas pedal and conduct dialogues that allow us to learn more about the story, drawing us closer to the ultimate conclusion.
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Farm Heroes Super Saga
June 20, 2016
Puzzle, Match-3, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.
Another installment in the popular casual series created by King.com. It is a direct sequel to Farm Heroes Saga that was released in 2013. This time the player is tasked with stopping the evil Rancid who obtained the supercropsies and uses them to achieve his villainous goals. The story of the game is just an excuse for the actual gameplay which in Farm Heroes Super Saga is based on the rules of the match-3 genre. It is a light logic game in which the gameplay focuses on moving colorful vegetables and fruits in order to combine them into vertical and horizontal lines consisting of at least three similar pieces. This removes them from the map and gives points to the player. It also allows for completion of various side missions. From time to time the player will face a challenging boss as well. Various power-ups make the game more interesting. They make it easier to complete levels and obtain more and more points.
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Lantern
November 15, 2016
Adventure, Experimental/artistic, Exploration Games, Arcade Elements, Indie Games, Meta Quest / Oculus, PlayStation VR, Singleplayer, SteamVR, TPP, VR.
An unusual exploration game developed by Italian studio Storm in a Teacup. The plot of the game focuses on an Asian princess whose tears caused the world around her to lose its colors and start dying. The player assumes the role of a small lantern and is tasked with returning the life and colors to the realm by making everyone remember about the power of love. There are four areas to visit, each with different architecture and environment. The unusual protagonist is transported there by the wind. The lantern is able to turn other lanterns on, bring petrified animals back to life and activate various devices encountered on the way. The title features high quality three-dimensional graphics inspired by oriental aesthetics. The title supports virtual reality goggles, but the device isn’t mandatory for the game to work.
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Trials on Tatooine
July 18, 2016
Action, Movies, FPP, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Star Wars, SteamVR, VR, Free-to-play.
Trials on Tatooine is set in the universe of Star Wars. It's a free, experimental action game developed with Virtual Reality sets in mind. It was created by ILMxLAB, which consists of some members of the legendary studio, Industrial Light & Magic, which worked on CGI for over three hundred movies. The story of the game is set in between the 6th and 7th episode of the Star Wars saga. The protagonist is a Padawan of Luke Skywalker, whose task is to help Luke in restoring the Jedi Order. Trials of Tatooine can't really be called a full-fledged action game - it was developed simply to exhibit the capabilities of VR sets. The player's goals in the game are simple; it can be repairing the Millenium Falcon, or deflecting projectiles with a Lightsaber. Apart from action sequences, the game also shows some old and well-known characters such as R2D2, 3CPO, or Boba Fett.
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Mushroom Wars 2
March 30, 2016
Strategy, Humorous, Indie Games, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, RTS, Singleplayer.
A sequel to a humorous real-time strategy, Mushroom Wars, that came out in 2009 for PC and mobile platforms. The action of Mushroom Wars 2 takes us to a fantasy universe where four factions of small creatures that live in mushroom-like homes constantly war with each other. The player’s task, as the general of a “mushroom” army, is to eliminate the enemy as quickly as possible by taking over strategic points on the map. There are four different races to choose from, all supported by heroes with unique special abilities. As befits a real-time strategy game, we have to build a village, recruit an army, enhance our weapons, and take over enemy buildings. Battles are very fast-paced and usually last no longer than 5-10 minutes. The title offers four single player campaigns, a skirmish mode, and a multiplayer mode that supports e-sport features. Mushroom Wars 2 features graphics that are similar, although more detailed, to its predecessors.
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Trailmakers
September 18, 2019
Action, Crafting, Exploration Games, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Cars, Sandbox, Singleplayer, TPP, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Xbox Play Anywhere, PC Game Pass.
A children-friendly sandbox and a debut of Lightbulb Games, a studio established by former employees of Press Play. The players enter a vast world inspired by desert areas of Colorado in a quest to choose the greatest explorer alive. The game sees us explore the vast depths of the available world and engage in various activities, from discovering oasis, through scaling mountains, up to taking part in wild racing. The means of transport are created from scratch using a set of tools and ready-made elements. The used vehicle can be modified and upgraded to suit the needs at hand, as well as repaired after wearisome journeys. The game offers both single and multiplayer modes, but as could be expected, the online features are especially interesting, offering multiplayer racing or joint exploration. Trailmakers is characteristic for its detailed visuals, mixing post-apocalyptic environments with pastel colors and friendly atmosphere.
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HeartZ: Co-Hope Puzzles
June 8, 2016
Action, 2D, Indie Games, Co-op, Multiplayer, Platformers, Splitscreen, Action Adventure, Singleplayer.
A 2D platform game by French studio Upper Byte, focusing on a co-op mode. The plot if centered on the villainous machinations of Dr. Nylus, who's trying to take over the world. The players take on the roles of the heroes trying to stop Nylus and his mindless servants, and face the many traps set by the antagonists. Mechanics-wise, the game is a classic platformer, in which you have to beat consecutive levels, fight your foes and solve logic puzzles of varied difficulty. During the game, you control three characters, each of them having their own set of abilities, which you have to use properly if you want to succeed. HeartZ: Co-Hope puzzles works best in the co-op mode for three players, but you can also play on your own, switching the characters if need be.
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Rabi-Ribi
January 28, 2016
Arcade, 2D, Fantasy, Indie Games, Metroidvania, Platformers, Singleplayer.
A two-dimensional platform game heavily inspired by the metroidvania genre. In Rabi-Ribi the player assumes the role of Erina – a bunny turned into a woman due to a curse. The female protagonist is accompanied by Ribbon, a winged pink-haired fairy. The tale about how the main characters are trying to break the spell is presented mostly by visual-novel-style dialogues. The gameplay of Rabi-Ribi is focused on exploration of various areas, character progression and fighting the enemies. In addition to the regular enemies, the player will encounter bosses, defeating which requires finding a good tactic, focus and good reflex. The boss fights take the form of a bullet hell shooter, forcing the player to avoid numerous missiles and laser beams coming in his way. During the game the protagonist gains new abilities and pieces of equipment thanks to which she can be more effective in combat and gain access to previously unavailable locations. The action is shown from the side perspective like in classic, two-dimensional platform games. The graphics employ manga-style visuals.
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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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