Hide and Shriek
October 25, 2016
Action, FPP, Horror, Internet, Multiplayer, For 2 Players.
An action horror game for two players. It is a variation on a game of hide and seek. Hide and Shriek was developed by FunCom, the creators of games like The Longest Journey, The Secret World and Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures. The story background of the title tells about the rivalry between two schools of magic. During the Halloween night the adepts of both schools decide to scare their rivals. The gameplay is focused on 1 on 1 matches that last ten minutes. In that time, the players have to use various magic tricks to scare the opponent. Traps, dark spells and terrifying masks are very helpful in that. What’s interesting, the player cannot see his opponent, so in order to track him he must look for clues and signs of his presence such as levitating objects or opened door. The action in Hide and Shriek is shown from a first-person perspective. The game offers graphics filled with details and suggestive sounds – not only the atmospheric music can influence player’s senses (and nerves), but screams and paranormal noises as well.
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Family Farm Seaside
February 2, 2013
Strategy, 2D, Economic, Internet, Multiplayer, Farm, Singleplayer.
A strategy game designed for mobile devices. The player plays the role of a farmer whose task is to plant plants, harvest and sell them profitably at the market, as well as breeding animals and taking care of the gradual development of the whole farm.
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Gardenscapes: New Acres
August 25, 2016
Puzzle, 2D, Indie Games, Match-3, Singleplayer.
An extensive logic game belonging to the so-called match 3 subgenre; it was developed by Playrix Games. The player assumes the role of a gardener whose task is to restore a parcel back to its former glory and discover the secrets of the place along the way. The entire game is set in a large garden divided into several sections. In terms of mechanics, typical "match-3-objects" rules were applied here. Thus the player's goal is to match pictures of different plants together to create spectacular-looking combinations, which results in scoring an adequate number of points. Those can be spent on gradual expanding of the parcel. The experience is diversified by numerous bonuses and hacks, such as stopping the passage of time for a short while. Between subsequent levels, the player is taken to story-based segments - during those, the protagonist can talk to different characters, buy new garden accessories and plant more and more beautiful pieces of greenery.
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Lamplight City
September 13, 2018
Adventure, 2D, Detective, Indie Games, Point-and-click, Singleplayer, 19th Century.
Lamplight City is a classic point-and-click adventure game developed by Grundislav Games in cooperation with Wadjet Eye Games. The game’s visuals follow the retro pixel-art convention. In Lamplight City, the player gets to explore a fictional city of New Bretagne, which features a setting resembling Victorian England. The main protagonist of the game is Miles Fordham - a private detective, who is trying to solve the mysterious murder of his former partner, who talks to him from beyond the grave. On his journey, the player has to solve five cases, each one filled with false leads and potential suspects. Player's decisions might have certain long-term consequences and lead to different story endings. The gameplay focuses on the exploration of the titular city, interrogating witnesses, and gathering pieces of evidence. Unlike most point-and-click adventure games, in Lamplight City the players do not have a separate inventory menu, and all the case-related pieces of information are written down in a special notepad.
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Runner3
May 22, 2018
Arcade, 2.5D, Auto-runner, Indie Games, Platformers, Rhythm, Singleplayer.
Another entry in the BIT.TRIP series – 2D auto runner platformers – developed by Gaijin Entertainment. The plot of Runner3 is a continuation of the adventures of CommenderVideo, the hero from the previous games. The gameplay didn't change much when compared to the previous titles but there are a few new features and improvements which are the result of community feedback. During the game, our character runs automatically to the right and our goal is to lead him through dozens of various levels and avoid numerous traps by either jumping over or sliding under them. As usual for this series, all actions are performed accordingly to music's rhythm. Each action creates a sound and the soundtrack's tempo determines how fast our hero runs and the number of hazards that await him.
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Solar Warden
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Action, Crowdfunding, Strategic Elements, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, Space, Multiplayer, RTS, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Shooters.
An economic strategy game inspired by series like Transport Tycoon and Industry Giant. Project Automata takes place during the beginning of 20th century and gives the player a task of creating a financial empire. In order to achieve that, they must mine resources, build factories, produce valuables, construct transportation services and create trade relations with cities all over the world. Thanks to the use of separate artificial intelligence modules, the mayors of various cities have different personalities and motivations. Randomized event and side quest generation is an additional attraction as well. The world itself is procedurally generated. The game offers large freedom in selection of strategy used for dealing with various hardships and side effects of player’s activity – pollution, waste or illness of the employees. Project Automata offers a single player campaign, a sandbox mode, as well as cooperative and competitive multiplayer. The game features simple 2D graphics presented from an isometric perspective.
Sundered
July 28, 2017
Action, 2D, Indie Games, Co-op, Metroidvania, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Platformers, Splitscreen, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.
A two-dimensional metroidvania action game developed by independent studio Thunder Lotus Games – the producer of the warmly-received Jotun. In Sundered, the player assumes the role of a wanderer who travels through a ruined, post-apocalyptic world. The story of the game is strongly connected to its mechanics, as the price of the progress of the protagonist is paid with his humanity – what powers the player decides to wield, will have impact on the ending of the game. The protagonist is traveling mostly through randomly generated cave complexes and underground tunnels. On his paths he encounters various enemies, including powerful bosses, defeating which requires using thoughtful tactics. As the player progresses through the game, he obtains better equipment and ancient artifacts that enables him to develop abilities. This unlocks access to new locations, even stronger enemies and better items. Sundered has two-dimensional, hand drawn graphics the style of which is similar to games like Jotun and The Banner Saga.
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Silicon Valley: Billionaire
October 19, 2016
Strategy, Economic, Internet, Multiplayer, Singleplayer.
A free-to-play mobile economic simulation strategy game developed by Nanoo. In Silicon Valley: Billionaire, we assume the role of a beginner businessman who tries to become the eponymous billionaire in the famous Silicon Valley - the American center of new technologies. We start out as an owner of a small company, and our task is to transform it into a giant that will shake the entire market. To do so, we have to, among other things, develop our headquarters by building new rooms of different purposes, recruit and train employees, and manage both the personnel and the financial side of the entire venture. All of this takes place in a virtual world inhabited by the player community, which allows us to, for example, establish various kinds of cooperation and take over our competitors’ businesses. The game doesn’t take a very serious approach to the subject and is meant to be a humorous production rather than a full-blown economy simulator.
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Vertigo Remastered
July 21, 2020
Action, FPP, FPS, Indie Games, Co-op, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Remaster/remake, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, SteamVR, Shooters, VR.
A science-fiction first-person shooter intended for virtual reality systems, created by an independent trio called Zulubo Productions. The plot of Vertigo takes place in a world where humanity managed to harness the power of small black holes to produce energy using quantum reactors. Such installations span numerous miles into the ground. During the game, we assume the role of a hero, who inexplicably wakes up in one of such complexes. There is not a single living soul inside, while numerous defense installations such as turrets and innocent-looking drones use every possibility to bury our character inside. The gameplay focuses on traveling through the various room of the complex, battling the encountered enemies using varied ranged weaponry and an energy sword. A space-time manipulator also plays a major role in the game, enabling our hero to slow down the passage of time, and perform a quick teleportation to a chosen location.
Order of Battle: Blitzkrieg
November 10, 2016
Strategy, Hotseat, World War II, Multiplayer, PBeM, Turn-based.
Created by The Aristocrats, an expansion pack for Order of Battle: World War II. Most importantly, Blitzkrieg introduces new units for Germans (Panzer III and IV tanks as well as planes - Bf109, Fw190, and other weapons, such as the 88mm anti-aircraft cannon) and Allies (Matilda and Char B1 tanks, the legendary Spitfire fighter plane, as well as armored trains). Furthermore, the expansion includes a story campaign based on historical events - it comprises 12 scenarios in total. Among the novelties, one will find a system of specializations that for instance, allows the player to familiarize their tank drivers with the Auftragstaktik doctrine or create Waffen SS divisions. Particular units gain experience on the battlefield and can be transferred both between separate scenarios and entire campaigns. Both the visuals and the gameplay formula remain unchanged in the expansion. As a result, the game is still all about turn-based battles taking place on maps filled with hexagons.
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FIFA Mobile
October 11, 2016
Sports, Internet, Football Manager, Multiplayer, Football, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.
A mobile version of the most popular football game series, developed by EA Mobile. Compared to the original, the gameplay was adapted to the specifics of mobile devices, which called for some simplification. It's dynamic and arcade-like, although it also features a range of options, which allow you to manage your team and choose the right strategy. The game also features a special game mode called Attack Mode, in which you participate in a few-minutes-long matches and focus on attacking the opponent's goal. Additionally, FIFA mobile includes minigames, referencing the real-life current football events. You can start your own league, compete in online rankings with other teams, and build your team according to the Ultimate Team mode. The game utilizes the free-to-play mode with optional microtransactions, and the official license allowed for implementing 30 leagues, 650 teams and over 17000 players.
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Zenith
September 20, 2016
RPG, Humorous, Indie Games, Action RPG, Singleplayer.
An action RPG characterized by intensive, spectacular action and humorous plot. Zenith takes us to a fantasy world with a dose of science-fiction elements. The player assumes the role of Argus – a wizard that decides to retire from his adventurous lifestyle. Sadly, just before his retirement, he unknowingly manages to bring the world on the brink of apocalypse, leaving himself no choice but to attempt to save the world from imminent danger. The story is rather linear, while the plot is pushed forward through dialogues. One of the main parts of the game is exploration and completion of main and side quests. We traverse idyllic plains, as well as medieval settlements, grim dungeons, or even technology-advanced areas. The mainstay of the game is real-time combat. Aside from smaller enemies, we encounter powerful bosses that require using special methods and thoughtful use of various abilities of our hero.
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Fantasy Life
December 27, 2012
Simulation, RPG Elements, Singleplayer, Life Sim, Nintendo Exclusive.
Original production, which consists of both the characteristics of the RPG genre, as well as elements borrowed from various life simulators. The player takes on the role of the hero of his choice, and his task is to guide him through the next stages of development.
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Forgotton Anne
May 15, 2018
Adventure, 2D, Arcade Elements, Indie Games, Platformers, Singleplayer.
A game developed by an indie studio, ThroughLine Games, that combines elements of point-and-click and platform games. In Forgotten Anne the players step into a fantasy world of Forgotten Lands, inhabited by creatures that were created out of abandoned everyday objects. When a rebellion rises, our main heroine, who works as an enforcer, needs to stop the riots and bring back the balance and peace. Her master, Bonku, aids the girl in this quest. The action is presented from a side perspective. The gameplay mechanic, which the game borrows from the platformer genre, is the character movement, which means that we need to climb and jump on platforms. The plot and puzzles are the game's most interesting features during world exploration. The girl can use the help of a mysterious stone, Arca, to solve those puzzles. The stone has an ability that allows it to control both living creatures as well as machines. Everything is presented in visually attractive cartoonish graphics, resembling the visual style employed by studio Ghibli.
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Dungeon Rats
November 4, 2016
RPG, Dungeon Crawler, Fantasy, Classic RPG, Post-apocalypse, Singleplayer, Tactics, Turn-based, Isometric View.
A tactical cRPG, created by Iron Tower – an independent studio, responsible for the highly-praised Age of Decadence. The player enters a fantasy universe, known from the previous games from the studio, connecting Roman Empire stylistics with post-apocalyptic fantasy. In this installment, we assume the role of a prisoner sentenced to spend the rest of his life as a slave in an enormous mine. His only hope is fighting his way back to the surface. The gameplay in Dungeon Rats focuses around combat, with each encounter being unique and directed manually. The battles are turn-based, and the key to success lies not only in using the hero’s abilities, but also in making use of your companions. Our party can hold up to four adventurers, but the acquired experience points are split up between all members – a more numerous party translates into slower growth of the individual heroes. The game is characteristic for its high difficulty level – even the easiest one may prove to be difficult for many players.
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Medal Masters: Call of Destiny
November 23, 2015
RPG, 2D, Internet, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.
A mobile RPG developed by Korean company Nexon. Medal Masters: Call of Destiny is a free-to-play title with microtransactions and it requires internet connection to play. The game is rather easy and the controls are limited to tapping the options appearing on the screen. What makes the game even easier is the Auto-Battle mode thanks to which the fight can be played out automatically and the player must only react when performing special combos. The most important aspect of the gameplay are the statistics and unique abilities of various characters, which there are more than 200. From such an army player is picking smaller groups of warriors who fight in duels and improve their abilities through training. Medal Masters: Call of Destiny has an expanded story campaign. In addition to that, the players can explore dungeons, enabling them to gain better equipment and obtain experience points. It is also possible to play against other players. Medal Masters: Call of Destiny offers 2D graphics that are rich with details and various special effects.
Giant Machines 2017
September 29, 2016
Simulation, Indie Games, Singleplayer, Transport.
A heavy machinery simulator created by an independent studio Code Horizon. Giant Machines 2017 stands out from the other simulators with the presence of a Story Mode, the final objective of which is to send a shuttle to the International Space Station. The players can take the reins of machines such as a crane, a bulldozer, a dump truck, a gigantic mining excavator, or a platform transporting space shuttles. The individual missions take place in six different settings, including Greenland, Florida, and Canada. Our objectives include, for example, transporting mining output, cutting huge metal constructions, or tearing down mountain slopes. The game employs an advanced physics system that simulates, e.g. machine damage and wear. Aside from the control of individual arms and buckets, the player can freely move around the vehicle cockpits in an FPP view. Giant Machines 2017 also offers a ranking mode – Time Attack. Thanks to the Unity engine, the title offers detailed 3D visuals.
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Take the A-Train III
June 1, 1992
Strategy, Economic, Trains, Singleplayer.
An economic strategy in which we take the position of head of the urban railway network and our task is to contribute to the development of the metropolis. The game is the third installment of a series of games developed since 1985, known in Japan as Take the A-Train.
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Down To One
January 8, 2016
Action, FPS, Internet, LAN, MMOFPS, Multiplayer, Sandbox, Survival.
Developed by independent studio Gadget Games, a multiplayer shooter featuring survival elements. In Down To One, you arrive barehanded in an open world – every tool necessary to survive needs to be found or crafted. Before you get any true weapon, you will have to make do with replacements like planks or rocks. As you progress, the arsenal of your weapons becomes more and more diverse – starting with melee weapons and ending with different kinds of firearms, like shotguns and rifles. The perk system enables the player to choose from many special abilities that will be appropriate for their adapted play style. Even though local fauna may pose mortal danger, the elimination of other players – up to 42 – is the backbone of the game. Following Battle Royale rules, the player who outlasts the others wins the match.
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We Sing
November 22, 2016
Party, Karaoke, Multiplayer, Music, Splitscreen.
Another installment in a series of karaoke games popular among the users of Nintendo Wii consoles. We Sing can be considered a reboot of the franchise. Similar to the classic karaoke, the player's goal here is to sing different songs when the program displays the lyrics and plays the instrumentals. Performances are rewarded with points assigned by KaraEngine (an evaluation system). We Sing features 30 songs in total, including such classics as Abba's Dancing Queen, David Bowie's Let's Dance, or newer hits - See You Again by Wiz Khalifa and Charlie Puth for instance. The game can be enjoyed either solo or with others in one of the six modes available. Because We Sing can be considered a party game, up to eight contestants can meet next to one console - part of them can use their smartphones as microphones. One can share their scores with others in online rankings. Additionally, the player can watch the video clips included in the game. High-quality visuals were delivered thanks to the advanced Unreal Engine 4.
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Mega Battle
January 18, 2017
Action, Beat 'em Up, Arcade Elements, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Power Rangers, Singleplayer.
A classic beat'em up game developed by Bandai Namco Entertainment. The game is based on the license of the Power Rangers TV series popular back in 1990s. The titular teenagers are the characters the players assume control of in the game, supported by mysterious Zordon. The heroes have to face the forces of evil represented by the ominous Rita Repulsa and Lord Zedd - they want to destroy the Earth and try to achieve it by sending in more and more powerful monsters. The game offers five characters the fans of the TV series are familiar with - the heroes differ both in terms of their weapons and special abilities. The player is required mainly to eliminate subsequent enemies and bosses with melee weapons and advanced attacks based on various martial arts. The game comes with cartoonish 2D visuals referring to the aesthetics popular in the 1990s. Both music and dialogues were taken from the original Mighty Morphin Power Rangers TV series.
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Mafia III: Rivals
October 6, 2016
RPG, Strategic Elements, Gangster, Internet, Multiplayer, Singleplayer.
A mobile RPG with strategy game elements that was launched simultaneously with the third major installment of the Mafia action game series. Just like in the latter, the action takes place in the 60s in the fictional version of New Orleans, where we assume the role of an ambitious gang boss whose task is to forge a criminal empire that will control the entire city. Mechanics-wise, Mafia III: Rivals is a battle RPG in which the gameplay boils down to fighting other gangs. In the meantime, we recruit new subordinates and develop their skills with the experience points we collect. Victories also gain us loot that lets us buy increasingly better weapons and equipment. The game lets us fight against the artificial intelligence or to compete with other players. What’s interesting, we can encounter many characters known from previous installments of the Mafia series.
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Unloved
September 29, 2016
Action, FPP, FPS, Indie Games, Internet, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Shooters.
A first-person shooter that utilizes the Unreal Engine 4; initially, it existed as a free modification for Doom II: Hell on Earth. The player is taken to closed locations inspired by nightmarish visions. Those environments are filled with demons the player has to fight. In terms of the mechanics, Unloved makes references to old-school shooters - action is fast-paced here, brutality is in the foreground, difficulty is high, and the player can carry many kinds of weapons at the same time. One's goal here is to find keys required for accessing subsequent segments of levels. At the end of each level, the player has to complete a serious task when fighting hordes of enemies. The player gathers bonuses making the protagonist more durable, faster or improving their skills in some different way. However, only several bonuses can be carried at the same time. Unloved offers several game modes - in one of them, time passes only when the player moves. Each of the game modes available can be enjoyed either solo or with up to three other players.
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Hunting Unlimited
November 25, 2001
Action, FPP, Hunting, Singleplayer.
First-person hunting game, developed in cooperation with Czech SCS Software studio Sunstorm Interactive. During the game we can hunt several types of animals, such as deer, elk or grizzly bears. Slaughter of each of them requires appropriate tactics and equipment.
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EverQuest: Empires of Kunark
November 16, 2016
RPG, Fantasy, Internet, MMO, MMORPG, Free-to-play.
The 23rd expansion pack for EverQuest – a MMORPG game that debuted in 1999. The DLC expansion was developed by Daybreak Game Company and this time the story concentrates on a war that is about to start in Norrath after the Emperor Tsaph Katt reformed the realm. The expansion pack doesn’t introduce any revolutionary changes to the gameplay mechanics – instead, it is based on well-received solutions. The developers created seven new areas to conquer, a set of additional missions, eight new raids and completely new types of enemies and pieces of equipment that can be collected. The developers also decided to introduce the circle of friends, giving each character a fast access to up to ten allies. EverQuest: Empires of Kunark is based on technology created for the basic version of the game and its graphics don’t differ much from the original.
Shadow Bug Rush
October 5, 2016
Arcade, 2D, Auto-runner, Platformers, Singleplayer.
A sequel to Shadow Bug, a mobile arcade game by Muro Studios. In Shadow Bug Rush you play as a ninja worm, who makes his way through dangerous level. Like in classic platform games, you explore 2D locations, fight enemies and avoid traps. The controls are noteworthy, sine you hold you device horizontally and determine where the protagonist is going by touching the screen with your finger. To attack an enemy, you have to click on them. The levels have been developed in such a way so that you can avoid touching the ground completely — the protagonist can jump from enemy to enemy. The maps are randomly generated and they never end, making beating records the main objective in the game. Your final score is calculated based on the distance you travel, combos, and gathered treasures. The game also features interesting visuals — the foreground shapes are completely black, while the backgrounds are colorful and detailed.
Hatsune Miku: VR Future Live
October 13, 2016
Party, FPP, Music, PlayStation Move, PlayStation VR, Singleplayer, PlayStation Exclusive, VR.
An interactive concert developed for PlayStation VR. Hatsune Miku: VR Future Live was created by Japanese company Sega, known from the Project Diva series, which is the base of this production. During the concert, you can listen to 21 songs by the most famous digital performers, such as Hatsune Miku, Kagamine Ren and Rin, Megurine Luka, Meiko and Kaito. Before each performance, you decide the songs and where you want to be located: the general audience, the balconies, or even the stage. By swinging PlayStation move motion controllers to the rhythm of music you unlock additional bonuses and surprises, e.g. new outfits for the performers and special animations. Hatsune Miku: VR Future live features 3D models and animations created for Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA X. The game also featured 3D Surround Sound support.
SuperHyperCube
October 13, 2016
Arcade, Puzzle Elements, FPP, PlayStation VR, Singleplayer, PlayStation Exclusive, VR.
A minimalistic action logic game developed by independent studio Kokoromi which employs Phil Fish, the creator of the successful platform game Fez. The creators of SuperHyperCube were inspired by science-fiction movies from the 80s, such as Tron or Blade Runner. The gameplay employs virtual reality technology. The player is tasked with moving three-dimensional figures in such way that they fit the holes in the walls. The figures are quickly moving towards the player. The game starts with a single cube and after each success next pieces are added to it. The constantly expanding cube can be freely rotated and the bigger it is, the better the score. The game ends when the player fails to match the shapes. The action is presented from a first-person perspective. SuperHyperCube has simple, bright and colorful graphics filled with lasers and retro-futuristic effects. The gameplay is accompanied by electronic music.
Unknown Fate
September 6, 2018
Adventure, Experimental/artistic, Exploration Games, Puzzle Elements, FPP, Indie Games, Meta Quest / Oculus, Singleplayer, SteamVR, VR.
An unusual, surrealistic adventure game developed by MarsLitGames and published by 1C Company. The main protagonist of Unknown Fate is a man named Richard. He is being taken to a parallel dimension. There he experiences unusual events and meets original characters, animals and weird creatures from a different world. He also finds artifacts of unknown origin. There are many questions asked during the game, many of which remain unanswered. The action in Unknown Fate is shown from a first-person perspective. The gameplay focuses on exploration, discovering new mysteries of the oneiric environment and solving puzzles based on object manipulation. The surrealistic, three-dimensional graphics fit the atmosphere of the game. Unknown Fate supports virtual reality sets, but they aren’t required to play the game.
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Pro Basketball Manager 2017
January 19, 2017
Sports, Basketball, Manager, Singleplayer.
A basketball manager which is a new installment in the popular series developed by Cyanide (known from Blood Bowl or Pro Cycling Manager series). Pro Basketball Manager 2017 sees us assume control of a chosen team from one of the numerous basketball leagues, while our job is to lead it as best as we can. Players interested in major leagues can choose to lead a team with multiple victories on its count, while those enjoying a challenge may lead a novice group awaiting its breakthrough. Our responsibilities include taking care of the team, including transfers, human resource management, workout plans, and tactics, as well as brand management, e.g. developing the club’s infrastructure. The new edition introduces numerous additions, including media interactions or random events, as well as upgrades to scouting and recruiting mechanics.
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Windjammers
August 29, 2017
Sports, Arcade Elements, Internet, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Singleplayer.
A remade version of a 1994 arcade game released for Neo Geo consoles. Windjammers introduces a unique sport, similar to air hockey, in which the players perform offensive and defensive maneuvers in order to score a point or prevent the enemy team from scoring one. The game offers a number of fields, from sunny beaches and up to full-blown stadiums. Moreover, the player can assume the role of one of six characters who differ in terms of appearance, statistics, and pitching method. The game offers both split-screen and online multiplayer gameplay. When it comes to visuals, the game does not differ much from its 1994 version, yet the game received a number of upgrades, such as support for HD resolution or panoramic video modes.
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Divide
January 31, 2017
Adventure, Action Adventure, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Isometric View.
An isometric action-adventure game taking place in a science-fiction universe inspired by Blade Runner. The plot of Divide tells a story of an ordinary man named David, who has to leave his daughter and enter a new realm, controlled by Vestige, a powerful corporation. His objective is to search for various clues and hack into computer systems to discover the reasons behind his current situation, and to find a way back to his world. Divide is a variation on a dungeon crawler, in which the story and characters are the main elements. Our task is to explore, solve puzzles, find various hints and documents, engage in problem solving and authentication of the acquired material, which influences the course of the story. The game is also filled with combat sequences, but they seem to be of secondary importance – it’s best to stay hidden and sneak out of the patrolled area. The game is complemented by a soundtrack composed by Chris Tilton, known from his work on Assassin’s Creed: Unity.
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Boom Ball 2 for Kinect
December 21, 2016
Arcade, Kinect, Co-op, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Singleplayer, Xbox Exclusive.
A continuation of an arcade game intended for Xbox One with Kinect 2.0 user interface. When it comes to mechanics, Boom Ball 2 isn’t much different from its predecessor – the game mixes a classic Arkanoid-esque gameplay with ping pong and tennis. Our job is to direct the ball to various elements found on the playfield, exploding after they contact the ball. In all, we are given 50 levels, taking place in several different locations, including a paradise island, snowy mountain, crystal cave, cloud city, or even space. The game makes use of Kinect 2.0 interface, enabling us to control the ball using body gestures that are repeated in game. Simple gameplay is further complemented by numerous power-ups, such as different types of balls or explosive tiles. Moreover, the new installment introduces a local co-op mode for two players.
Dino Frontier
August 1, 2017
Strategy, Indie Games, PlayStation VR, Prehistory, RTS, Singleplayer, PlayStation Exclusive, VR.
A unique real time strategy game from Uber Entertainment studio, developed for virtual reality sets. Dino Frontier takes place in alternate Wild West settings, filled not only with cowboys, bandits, sheriffs and locals, but also titular dinosaurs. Players act as the so-called “Great Mayor” managing a village. Gameplay focuses on gathering resources and progressive development of our town with public and industrial buildings, with the proper assignment of tasks playing a crucial role. In the beginning the dinosaurs are a major threat to our settlers, but later we can tame them to get powerful, but risky allies. Dino Frontier offers good looking comic book-like visuals.
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Crusader Kings II: Monks and Mystics
March 7, 2017
Strategy, Grand Strategy, Historical, Internet, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer, War Strategy, The Middle Ages.
A DLC for Crusader Kings II, developed by Paradox Interactive – a studio known from many successful strategy games, including Stellaris or Hearts of Iron IV. The add-on focuses on religious organizations, including public ones, as well as secret cults that hide from the rest of the society. As the time goes, certain groups can rise to prominence, achieving more influence. Characters can join each organization, and attempt to climb higher in its hierarchy, which results in additional actions, abilities and chains of events. Monks and Mystics also introduces an ability to hunt heretics, or to send an archeological expedition in search of treasure and holy relics.
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Nex Machina: Death Machine
June 20, 2017
Action, Co-op, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Shooters, Isometric View.
A science fiction shooter from Housemarque, the creators of Outland, Alienation, Dead Nation, and Resogun. The action of Nex Machina: Death Machine is set in a future world in which technologically-advanced robots rebel against unsuspecting humans. The player controls one of the few people who are aware of the terror and decides to stop the hostile machines. The creators of Nex Machina: Death Machine combine modern gameplay with the charm of classic shooters from arcade machines. Playing comes down to battling hordes of robots from top-down perspective. As this is a twin-stick shooter, the player has much freedom when it comes to fighting. The environment features destructible elements. Online rankings and tournaments enable the players to compete with each other by collecting points, just like during the arcade machines era. The title features impressive visuals with bright colors and amazing light effects.
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Albedo: Eyes from Outer Space
April 10, 2015
Action, Puzzle Elements, Adventure Elements, FPP, FPS, Singleplayer, Shooters.
An original combination of a shooter and adventure game. The main hero of Albedo: Eyes from Outer Space is John T. Longy, a night shift security guard working in a secret research compound, where experiments on time and space are being conducted. When the compound gets shaken by an explosion, the protagonist is rendered unconscious, and when he wakes up he finds out that the place has been overrun by monsters from outer space. The protagonist’s main objective becomes escaping the toppling building, and discovering the mystery behind the catastrophe on his way out. In Albedo: Eyes from Outer Space you observe the events from the first-person perspective. Exploration is the core of gameplay. While playing, you get to visit over twenty rooms filled with puzzles, based both on physics and manipulation of objects. The game features a unique system of hints, letting you peer into the future in order to find out what should be the solution of a given problem. Besides, an essential part of gameplay is combat against several types of monsters, whose only soft spots are their eyes – this is where you should send bullets if you want to kill the beasts.
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Ladykiller in a Bind
October 10, 2016
Adventure, 2D, Erotic Games, Indie Games, Singleplayer, Visual Novel.
An adventure game from the visual novel genre, developed by Lone Conquers All Games team. In Ladykiller in a Bind, the player takes on the role of an 18 years old girl named Beast, who is forced by her twin brother to pose as a boy and take part in class trip. Because the objective of the trip is to decide who is the most popular student in the school, our heroine chooses the path of manipulation, seduction of female classmates and erotic games to gather the most votes. Gameplay-wise, Ladykiller in a Bind follows the genre’s schemes and comes down to following the story, as told by a narrative in the form of text and static images that resemble anime style.
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DISTANT
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Arcade, 2.5D, Adventure Elements, Indie Games, Platformers, Singleplayer.
A platform game in which the player travels through a pastel, oneiric world, trying to stop its annihilation. The gameplay is based on exploring the environment, jumping from platform to platform, avoiding various terrain obstacles and solving uncomplicated environmental riddles.
Her Majesty's Spiffing
December 7, 2016
Adventure, Crowdfunding, Humorous, Point-and-click, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
A three-dimensional adventure game funded via Kickstarter, and a debut production from the Irish studio BillyGoat Entertainment. Her Majesty’s Spiffing is a humorous story taking place in modern times. The Queen of Great Britain has decided to add new lands to the empire, but the modern times don’t allow a simple conquest of the neighboring countries anymore. As a result, the Queen has established Special Planetary Investigative Force for Inhabiting New Galaxies – a government organization that prepares for the first manned space flight in the history of Great Britain, and the foundation of the Galactic British Empire. The mechanics of Her Majesty’s Spiffing are similar to what can be experienced in classic point-and-click adventure games – the creators have been visibly inspired by the games from the hands of developers such as Tim Shafer, Ron Gilbert, Gary Winnick, or Dave Grossman. Therefore, the players are occupied with exploration and search for items that are necessary for clearing the encountered obstacles, as well as conducting dialogues that push the plot forward. The humorous theme is complemented by cartoonish visuals.
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Cursed Castilla (Maldita Castilla EX)
October 20, 2016
Arcade, 2D, Fantasy, Indie Games, Platformers, Remaster/remake, Singleplayer.
Developed by the one-man studio Locomalito, an updated version of a 2D platformer by Maldita Castilla, published in 2012. The plot draws inspiration from the history and legends of many European countries, mostly Spain. One day, an evil demon uses tears of a young witch to open gates of hell and let different kinds of filth in. The player assumes the role of Don Ramiro – one of the faithful knights in service of Alfonso VI, uniting to travel the lands of Tolomera and bring back peace and order. Mechanics of Cursed Castilla are inspired by classic 8-bit platformers, like Ghosts’n Goblins. Your objective comes down to exploring and fighting enemies (e.g. zombies), among them being 19 powerful bosses. During combat, Don Castillo makes use of various weapons acquired during gameplay, and a number of items – like magical boots – that make playing easier.
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Tenebrae: Twilight of the Gods
cancelled
Action, 2.5D, RPG Elements, Fantasy, Indie Games, Metroidvania, Platformers, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.
An action metroidvania game featuring both platform and RPG elements. Tenebrae: Twilight of the Gods has been developed by the independent studio called Troglobytes Games and published by Square-Enix as part of the Square Enix Collective program. In the game, the player gets to explore a dark fantasy world and assume the role of one of the daredevils standing up to the forces of evil. One begins their adventure in Tenebrae: Twilight of the Gods from creating their character – the player can play as a combat-focused Barbarian or a magic-oriented Rogue, who prefers ranged attacks. On their adventure, the player can develop the chosen character, as well as equip then with more powerful pieces of gear. The story campaign has been divided into five acts, between which the player can replenish their provisions and change equipment. The levels are procedurally generated, and most of them are worth revisiting when the character becomes more powerful. Most of the time, the player has to spend on fighting numerous monsters and enormous bosses – defeating the latter unlocks special armors and rare items.
Last Year
December 18, 2018
Action, Crowdfunding, FPP, Horror, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Survival Horror.
A first-person survival horror developed by independent studio Elastic Games. Last Year draws inspiration from typical slasher films. At the core of gameplay lies asymmetrical multiplayer designed for up to 6 players. In Last Year five players play as typical American teenagers, while the sixth assumes the role of a psychopath, hunting down the rest. In the game each hero has a particular role to play, and the key to success is proper cooperation and using each character’s strengths. It’s also important to gather resources and items, which can be used to create impromptu weapons. Also the individual killers have unique abilities – each of them offers different killing techniques. The deadly competition takes place in various locations. There, the players’ task is – as you may easily guess – to use the items appearing on the maps and survive the nightmare by any means possible.
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Titan Brawl
November 10, 2016
Strategy, Arcade Elements, Internet, Co-op, MOBA, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.
A mobile MOBA game and the first production of the Spanish studio Omnidrone, founded by experienced game developers. In Titan Brawl you participate in intense battles, during which you have to destroy the totem of the opposite team, while at the same protecting your own. The game is a typical representative of its genre, although the gameplay has been simplified, compared to similar productions for larger platforms. You play as chosen characters, which you can develop as the game progresses and who are accompanied in battle by AI-controlled supporting units. The battles take place on simple maps with no alternative paths, and last three minutes; the key to victory is assembling an appropriate team, whose members can support each other with their abilities. The game focuses on multiplayer battles, although it also features a single player mode.
Hieroglyphika
February 3, 2016
RPG, 2D, Egyptian Mythology, Roguelike, Singleplayer, Tactics, Turn-based.
A combination of a role-playing game and roguelike elements by indie developer M. Hanka. Hieroglyphika takes place in Egypt, where the protagonist, Howard Carter, gets trapped in an ancient pyramid, which has sunk deep into the desert sand. His task is to face the dangers awaiting him and to discover the secrets of the building. The gameplay focuses on exploration of the vast maze of the pyramid, where you can find useful equipment, such as armor, weapons and hieroglyph texts, which upon deciphering allow you to learn spells. The dangers feature varied enemies based on Egyptian mythology, as well as many traps. Both the main gameplay and combat are turn-based, putting emphasis on planning and tactics. Like in many other roguelike games, every mistake may result in the protagonist's permanent death.
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Aoki Ookami to Shiroki Mejika
December 31, 1985
Strategy, 2D, Historical, Singleplayer, War Strategy, Turn-based.
A turn-based strategy in which the player takes on the role of Genghis Khan, the legendary Mongol leader. Its task is to conquer the largest possible area of Eurasia and deal with the troops of the opponents.
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Gear.Club
March 2, 2016
Racing, Cars, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.
A mobile free-to-play racing game, which is the first mobile project from Eden Games, a studio known from such popular series as V-Rally or Test Drive Unlimited. The game, called Gear.Club, focuses on modern car racing, taking place on special tracks, as well as city streets. The players can choose from a number of licensed vehicles from renowned car companies. We begin the game with only a few basic vehicles, but continuous winning unlocks more and more powerful, high-end machines. A garage was left at our disposal – aside from storing our vehicles, we can upgrade or tune multiple aspects of each car. Interestingly enough, the garage is interactive, forcing the player to unlock some of its functionalities. The game is characteristic for its high realism, unusual for mobile titles, while the physics engine is quite capable of recreating the cars’ handling, with separate calculations for the engine, drive, suspension, and aerodynamics.
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Angry Birds Blast
December 21, 2016
Puzzle, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.
A logic game which is a new entry in the famed Angry Birds series. This time, we are dealing with a game inspired by match-3 (tile matching) games, but some of the mechanics are a bit different from what the genre has accustomed us to. The players are facing levels of differing shape, filled with tiles and balloons whose colors correspond to the colors of the birds trapped inside. Our job is to free the required number of birds, which means puncturing the right balloons. However, we can only do so when there are two balloons of the same color right next to each other. Similarly to other titles, Angry Birds Blast forces us to think two steps ahead, a prerequisite that often proves to be invaluable when attempting to gain the desired combination. The gameplay is further complemented by a limited number of moves, as well as numerous special items that yield certain bonuses.
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Mekazoo
November 15, 2016
Arcade, 2.5D, Indie Games, Multiplayer, Platformers, Splitscreen, Singleplayer.
A colorful 2.5D platform game that is the debut production of an independent studio The Good Mood Creators. The main hero of Mekazoo is a likeable armadillo that learns that his friends had disappeared, and embarks on a journey to find them. The gameplay is similar to genre classics such as Sonic or Donkey Kong Country. As a result, actions such as traversing across a series of levels filled with traps and other dangers, gathering pick-ups, and defeating encountered enemies are the mainstays of the game. The typical genre staples are diversified by the fact that the rescued animals (a frog, kangaroo, pelican and a panda) join our group, and can help us during subsequent levels (each stage allows us to choose a pair of heroes), as each of them has their own unique abilities that influence the gameplay.
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Halo 5: Forge
September 8, 2016
Action, FPP, FPS, Internet, Multiplayer, Science Fiction, Online, Shooters, Free-to-play.
A free tool for the owners of the PC edition of Halo 5: Guardians, acting both as map editor and a way to play fan made levels. Initially, it has been the work of the team at 343 Industries and was supposed to be a PC version of the popular Forge mode, known from the main entries in the Halo series. Additionally, the players could create their own maps or game modes, than use them in Halo 5 on consoles. Those levels can be created from scratch or by modifying sandbox maps prepared by the developers. However, the first huge update for Halo 5: Forge brought the option of testing player creations, making it a full-scale multiplayer shooter, acting as a substitute of the multiplayer mode in Halo 5, offering custom matches for up to 16 players.
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