Homebound
February 16, 2017
Action, Puzzle Elements, FPP, Meta Quest / Oculus, Action Adventure, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, SteamVR, VR.
Homebound is a VR adventure game powered by Unreal Engine 4. We play as an astronaut who is based on a space station when a catastrophe happens. Firstly, we will have to figure out what to do on the Earth's orbit. After that, we will have to face the dangers of entering the atmosphere. The last thing that awaits us is the emergency landing. In terms of mechanics, Homebound is an action-adventure game that tests our cleverness and reflexes. We will have to explore our surroundings, solve simple logical puzzles, and test ourselves in arcade challenges. The game is presented from a first-person perspective. Finishing one of Homebound's segments takes from a dozen or so minutes and up to one hour. Each of them can be played repeatedly, so that we can try to beat our friends or high scores. Additionally, every scenario is filled with hidden secrets and items. Finding all of the possible ways of killing the astronaut is also quite entertaining.
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A Mortician's Tale
October 18, 2017
Adventure, Arcade Elements, Singleplayer.
Developed by the Canadian studio Laundry Bear Games, A Mortician’s Tale is an adventure game that with arcade elements. In the game, the player assumes the role of a little girl by the name of Charlie, who has recently finished a course preparing her for a job at a mortuary. After an internship at a small family business, she begins working for a large corporation, which offered her better conditions and some entirely new challenges. In terms of gameplay mechanics, A Mortician’s Tale is a narrative adventure game with certain arcade elements. During the game, one has to interact with the ghosts of the deceased and learn their stories to comfort those in grief. At the same time, the player has to prepare the bodies for their respective funerals, which takes the form of special mini-games, during which one has to use authentic techniques and tools utilized by funeral homes.
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Poly Bridge
July 12, 2016
Puzzle, Construction, Simulation Elements, Indie Games, Singleplayer.
A humorous logic game developed by Dry Cactus, a small studio for which Poly Bridge is the debut title. We assume the role of an engineer building bridges and other constructions that allow various vehicles to cross the river. Poly Bridge is mainly directed towards puzzle enthusiasts and home-grown engineers, as the game gives us a limited budget, a convenient location, and a task to build a bridge that is able to hold the weight of heavy-duty vehicles. Cutting corners during the planning stage will result in a tragedy, with the driver and the passengers increasing the casualty toll. The difficulty level increases as the campaign progresses, and simple constructions made in the initial phase of the game quickly give way to complex structures, streamlined as to stay within the available budget. As a somewhat of a tradition of this genre, the game uses an advanced physics engine and an uncomplicated editor that allows us to create our own levels.
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Xenoraid
September 30, 2016
Action, 2D, Co-op, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Science Fiction, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer, Shooters.
A classic two-dimensional vertical shoot-em-all, taking place in a science-fiction universe. Xenogears was developed by an independent Finnish studio 10tons. The game takes us to 2032, where a conflict called the first galactic war forces humanity to defend its planet using an improvised fleet consisting of civilian space ships armed with various weaponry. As per the genre staples, the gameplay focuses around elimination of approaching hordes of enemies, interrupted from time to time with boss encounters that require more attention and a bit of tactical approach. Procedurally generated levels are definitely an interesting feature of the game – a level may play out different with every new playthrough, with the players unable to learn the enemies’ behavior by heart. Aside from that, the forces of humanity ale always represented by a wing – four fighters with different weaponry, with the player able to switch to a different unit depending on the type of enemy, or invite his friends to take over the remaining fighters in a local co-op mode.
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Lost Grimoires: Stolen Kingdom
November 7, 2016
Adventure, 2D, Puzzle Elements, Indie Games, Singleplayer, Hidden Objects.
An adventure game with hidden object puzzle elements, created by indie studio World-LooM. Lost Grimoires: Stolen Kingdom is set in a fantasy world. The protagonist is a young alchemy adept, who returns home and tries to find her lost parents. The search leads her towards a dark secret, which threatens the whole kingdom. The gameplay in Lost Grimoires: Stolen Kingdom consists of solving various puzzles and finding various hidden objects. The alchemist visits 30 locations, where she can find hints concerning the intrigue, and useful items. The production features an expansive alchemy system, hand-draw 2D graphics, animated cutscenes, and a soundtrack specifically composed for the game.
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Big Buck Hunter Arcade
October 25, 2016
Action, FPP, FPS, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Hunting, Rail Shooter, Singleplayer, Shooters.
An arcade first-person rail shooter developed by GameMill Entertainment. The players move automatically through a 3D environment, searching for animals and hunting them. Big Buck Hunter Arcade allows us to assume the role of a hunter who visits 30 varied hunting locations with 20 different species of animals, from small rodents, through bats or ducks, and up to large game such as moose or bears. Our actions are monitored on the fly by a special system that awards points and special badges. Two complex adventures: “White-tailed Deer” and “Moose” are the core of Big Buck Hunter Arcade, with six extra game modes that allow either single player or split-screen cooperation. Our achievements are logged by an online ranking system that gathers the best results from all around the world. Big Buck Hunter Arcade is characterized by its simple visuals.
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Eisenwald: Blood of November
November 1, 2016
RPG, Strategic Elements, Fantasy, Indie Games, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
A strategy game/cRPG hybrid, created by a group of enthusiasts calling themselves Aterdux Entertainment. Eisenwald: Blood of November is a new edition of Legends of Eisenwald, featuring more open gameplay. The game takes us to a fantasy world that mixes the European medieval era with legends and myths from that period. The country is ravaged as a result of power struggle between warring factions. The player assumes the role of a neutral commander, and receives a free hand on how to proceed with the situation. Gameplay in Eisenwald: Blood of November focuses around exploration of an open world, completing various tasks, and battling enemies. Player can recruit new soldiers, improve their abilities, or fit them up with new equipment. Thanks to a random event system and non-linear quest lines resulting from our choices, every playthrough is different. Eisenwald: Blood of November sports detailed 3D visuals, with a toned-down color palette.
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Seraph
September 20, 2016
Action, 2D, Indie Games, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
Set in a science fiction setting, a dynamic action game developed by the independent studio Dreadbit. In Seraph the player takes control of the titular heroine – an angel kept in a high-security, futuristic prison owned by demons. While trying to escape, the protagonist with supernatural skills faces a variety of dangers and devilish creatures. The action is seen from a side-view and consists of fighting hordes of enemies. What makes the title different is the dynamic and impressive combat during which Seraph makes use of a wide arsenal of weapons, her unique skills, and supernatural special abilities. The title features procedurally-generated levels, which translates into randomly located rooms, opponents, power-ups, and roguelike elements.
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Blubber Busters
cancelled
Action, 2D, Crowdfunding, Indie Games, Platformers, Science Fiction, Shoot 'em Up, Side-scroll, Singleplayer, Shooters.
Action game, including platformer and shoot'em upa features. The task ahead is to cure cosmic whales of dangerous diseases and mutations, and thus to restore the old order in which people and animals providing interstellar transport will live in harmony with each other. The game is presented in a side perspective, and is based on the exploration of different stages and elimination of hostile enemies.
Total War: Warhammer - Realm of The Wood Elves
December 8, 2016
Strategy, Fantasy, Internet, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer, War Strategy, Turn-based, Warhammer.
A large add-on for Total War: Warhammer, introducing a new playable race: Wood Elves. In order to introduce the new faction, a playable mini-campaign was added, in which the new race fights against Bretonnians, and repels the invasion of army of beastmen led by Morghur. The new race is led by two legendary leaders: an immortal half-god Orion, and one of the eldest of the treefolk, Durthu. Aside from them, Realm of The Wood Elves is represented by Glade Lords and Ancient Treemen, as well as three types of heroes: Spellsingers, Branchwraiths, and Waystalkers. Additionally, a number of standard units were introduced, including eagle and stag riders. Wood Elves also have a unique technology and construction tree. Conquered areas can only support guard posts, while more advanced structures are built only in Athel Loren, their home forest. A new currency – Amber – had been introduced, necessary for recruiting elite units.
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Hearthstone: Mean Streets of Gadgetzan
December 1, 2016
Puzzle, Fantasy, Internet, Card Games, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.
Another story expansion for the incredibly popular free-to-play CCG, Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft by Blizzard Entertainment. The plot of Mean Streets of Gadgetzan is focused on gang wars that occur in the eponymous Gadgetzan which turned into a metropolis teeming with life thanks to rapidly-developing trade. The city’s development, apart from merchants, also brought hordes of thugs to its streets. After numerous battles between the local crime families, only the strongest three remain. The gameplay is somewhat different than what the vanilla game and the previous DLCs got us used to. The developers introduced new cards that can be used not by one but by three different classes. Moreover, there are three completely new factions (Grimy Goons, Jade Lotus, Kabal), each offering three hero classes.
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Ylands
December 5, 2019
Adventure, Crafting, Exploration Games, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, Game Creation Systems, Multiplayer, Action Adventure, Sandbox, Singleplayer, Survival, TPP, Free-to-play.
A survival-oriented sandbox created by an in-house studio of Bohemia Interactive. Ylands allows the player to create their own interactive world. Building your own worlds is one of the mainstays of the game. They can be placed in a number of settings and conventions: from Wild West, through forests and farms, and up to medieval castles and arenas inspired by Feudal Japan. The player can modify the topography, as well as build objects and items. The game incorporates survival elements – survival in an yland requires food, shelter from the predators, and equipment. The fauna consists of the aforementioned predators, as well as domesticable animals, but the player can also choose to be accompanied by robots. We can explore the area on foot, or use various vehicles. Ylands can be played solo, or along with three friends. The game is characteristic for its colorful, angular graphics, while almost all the elements of the environment are destructible.
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Diablo III: Rise of the Necromancer
June 27, 2017
RPG, Fantasy, Hack'and'slash, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Action RPG, Singleplayer, Isometric View.
An expansion for Diablo III, developed by Blizzard Entertainment. The add-on introduces a new playable hero – Necromancer, and a number of cosmetic additions. The new hero has power over a special type of magic, drawn from the power of death, while his battle abilities are based on blood and bone – a Necromancer can resurrect corpses. Additionally, we can make use of the spectacular Corpse Explosion, the ranged Bone Spear, or even Siphon Blood from our enemies. The new addition receives dedicated legendary item sets, and an exclusive in-game pet. Aside from that, Diablo III: Rise of the Necromancer introduces two more additional character slots, a new portrait frame, a pennant, a banner, and a unique banner sigil. The add-on is not standalone – PC users need to have Diablo III, as well as Reaper of Souls, while console users need Diablo III: Reaper of Souls – Ultimate Evil Edition.
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Handball 17
November 11, 2016
Sports, Internet, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Handball, Splitscreen, Singleplayer.
Another edition of the most popular game series devoted to handball, developed by Bigben Interactive in cooperation with EKO Software. Mechanics-wise, Handball 17 does not deviate significantly from its predecessor. The developer didn’t bother with management and other non-sports elements and focused on the gameplay itself, putting emphasis on the incredibly important tactical layer. In the game, we can lead one of 82 licensed teams of the leading European handball leagues (e.g. French, German, or Spanish) to victory. Compared to the previous installment of the series, the production is characterized by visibly enhanced artificial intelligence which manifests both in the behavior of our rivals and our own players. Apart from that, the developers significantly revamped the controls and made them much more user-friendly for beginners thanks to numerous tutorials and hint systems.
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Rogue Operatives
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Action, FPP, Indie Games, Internet, Multiplayer, Stealth, TPP, Free-to-play.
A multiplayer action game featuring elements of stealth, created by SIM720 - a British developer. The game focuses on two teams of players competing against each another - one team consists of agents and the other of rogues. The mechanics were based loosely on the classic hide & seek game. Rouge Operatives is played in rounds, during which the job of the agents is to track and eliminate all the rogues; the latter, on the other hand, have to remain undetected until the end of the round. What is innovative about this game however, is that although the agents are rather typical figures running around with firearms, the rogues were gifted with a unique ability to disguise themselves as different objects of the in-game environment, such as barrels, buckets, packages, shovels, rakes or ladders. This special ability allows the rogues to become one with the environment, which makes it easier to stay hidden. Additionally, both sides can make use of the various power-ups scattered throughout the maps.
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Argo
June 22, 2017
Action, FPP, FPS, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Online, Shooters, Tactics, Free-to-play.
An online tactical FPP shooter built around team battles, developed by Bohemia Interactive studio. It is a conversion of 2011 military simulator Arma III. Argo takes the players to a fictional island of Malden, which is a new version of a location from 2001 title Operation Flashpoint from the same developer. When remains of a space station fall on it, two competing factions – Clouds corporation and the paramilitary organization Flames – clash to acquire those fragments and obtain the technology used to build it. The game changes simulative character of the original to a tactical, team-based FPS, in which the players control a selected mercenary and take part in dynamic battles to develop him from a beginning adept to a true veteran. This requires individual skill and using cover from other players, as well as working together with the rest of the team and using tactical maneuvers.
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Bears Can't Drift!?
August 9, 2016
Racing, For Children, Arcade Elements, Kart Racing, Indie Games, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Singleplayer.
A racing game for the young audience, developed by Strangely Named Studio. Bears Can’t Drift lets us take part in unusual cart racing, with the titular bears as drivers. We can choose one of eight characters differing in looks and one of twelve varied track: from forests, through fairy-tale-like stages inspired by the Far East, and up to winter locations. Our objective is, of course, reaching the finish line before others, though we can achieve this either in classic, fair-play way or resort to power-ups we find on the track, which can be combined for better effect. Game offers a strictly arcade driving model, split-screen mode for four players and suiting three-dimensional visuals.
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Hearts of Iron IV: Together for Victory
December 15, 2016
Strategy, Interwar Period, Grand Strategy, Historical, World War II, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, RTS, Sandbox, Singleplayer, War Strategy.
The first large expansion for Hearts of Iron IV – the fourth installment of the popular grand strategy game series created by Paradox Interactive. The add-on, called Together for Victory, focuses on introducing new functions connected with British Commonwealth and the countries that were a part of it during World War II. This results in, among others, new national development trees for Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, and India, complemented by historical figures and companies, while the whole add-on was designed to either replay the real course of war, or allow a completely abnormal, abstract scenario to play out. Thanks to a new autonomy system, the players can set various levels of dependency of subjected nations, and expand upon some of the national ideas, resulting in useful bonuses and technologies. The Commonwealth nations can share technologies, as well as ask their allies to lease them various equipment.
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The Hacker 2.0
January 12, 2017
Strategy, Cyberpunk, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
The Hacker 2.0 is a sequel to the 2012 The Hacker. Both games were developed by Angry Bugs. The game takes place in a not so distant future and has a retro-futuristic feel to it, inspired by the 80’s film and book representation of cyberpunk. We play as a hacker who has to break into well-protected computer systems in order to gather top secret data and sabotage them. The game has two primary aspects of gameplay. Missions themselves are presented in the form of a turn-based tactical game. The virtual reality, around which our avatar moves, and the models of the security software intended to stop us are observed from an isometric point of view. We use various offensive, defensive, and special abilities when facing that software. We spend the time between our missions in front of a virtual desktop. The screen of our device serves as a monitor of our in-game computer with its simple operating system, icons, and useful apps. We use them to contact our clients, start missions, gather useful data, manage our income, and to invest and buy better software and hardware.
A Rose in the Twilight
April 11, 2017
Arcade, 2D, Puzzle Elements, Platformers, Singleplayer.
A 2D platform game by Japanese studio Nippon Ichi Software. The game's protagonist wakes up in a mysterious castle devoid of colors, and discovers that an unknown force froze the flow of time. She can, however, reverse those effects by using a thorn that has grown on her back. Fortunately, the protagonist is not alone — she is accompanied by a friendly giant, who is helping her escape the enormous fortress by lifting and throwing heavy objects. Although A Rose in the Twilight focuses on exploration and jumping on platforms, another key element of the game are logic puzzles. While the game is very difficult, each death gives you tips to avoid the same dangers in the future. The visuals are unique, utilizing colors only sparsely.
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Tiny Troopers: Joint Ops
October 28, 2014
Action, Indie Games, Singleplayer, Shooters, Isometric View.
The next installment of Tina Troopers' series of arcade shooters. Players lead teams of soldiers and fight in different corners of the globe, performing missions that usually boil down to sending all enemies to that world.
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Re-Volt3
November 16, 2016
Racing, Arcade Elements, Internet, Multiplayer, Cars, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.
Third installment in the series of arcade racing games, begun in 1999 with a PC title. In Re-Volt3, developed by WeGo Interactive, we take part in high-speed races of remote-controlled vehicles, taking place in various environments: from professional race tracks, through off-road courses, up to dirty backyards. The arcade driving model introduces fast-paced racing, as well as the use of multiple power-ups, such as accelerators, ice projectiles, or EMPs. The players can choose from multiple vehicles, including RC versions of popular sport cars, as well as monster trucks or buggies. Each vehicle can be modified in terms of performance and outside looks, while our designs can be shared with the online community. The game contains single player and online multiplayer modes.
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Way of the Passive Fist
March 6, 2018
Action, 2D, Beat 'em Up, Arcade Elements, Indie Games, Singleplayer.
Way of the Passive Fist is a brawler game set on a planet called Eiectus. In this inhospitable world, the player assumes the role of The Wanderer – a mysterious warrior who mastered an original, defense-focused martial art. As befits a true brawler game, in Way of the Passive Fist, the player has to continuously go rightwards and fight hordes of enemies by blocking and dodging both their attacks and counterattacks. Watchful observation of the enemies and learning their moves and tactics allows one to master the combat system and use the special ability of the main protagonist – the enemy attacks unleash energy, which is absorbed by the Wanderer in order to charge his mechanical arm, with which he can mount powerful attacks and destroy particular elements of the environment. When working on Way of the Passive Fist, the developers drew their inspirations from 16-bit beat’em up games as well as adventure movies and animated TV series.
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Tavern Keeper
November 3, 2025, Early Access
Strategy, Economic, Fantasy, Indie Games, Singleplayer.
An economy strategy, in which the players are tasked with managing taverns located across a fantasy realm. You have to build inns, acquire supplies, prepare drinks and meals based on the best recipes, hire employees, tend to customers' needs and balance costs and income.
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Fritz 15
February 15, 2016
Puzzle, Internet, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Singleplayer, Chess.
Developed by ChessBase, another installment of one of the most popular chess series. In comparison to the previous part, Fritz 15 introduces a new game mode called Friend, in which your AI-controlled opponent adjusts his style to match your skill, may throw in remarks on possible tactical maneuvers during practice matches, and also can point out your mistakes. Moreover, Fritz 15 offers a special algorithm, which highlights your strong and weak points in each phase of the match. You can not only play with AI, but also with other players via the Internet. The title grants access to the database with around 8 million games and over 200 million chess positions. Additionally, the title offers training materials with over 34 thousand training tasks and access to the most popular chess servers at playchess.com.
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Even the Ocean
November 16, 2016
Arcade, 2D, Adventure Elements, Indie Games, Platformers, Science Fiction, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.
A 2D platform game by Analgesic Productions, the authors of Anodyne. Even the Ocean follows the story of a woman called Aliph, who has a low-paid job in one of the power stations in the futuristic city of Whiteforge. One day, thanks to an unexpected twist of fate, Aliph gains strange powers and the Mayor employs her to fight unknown invaders. Despite the seemingly cliché plot, the story touches upon serious topics, although if you are more interested in the gameplay itself, you can choose the story-lite version. Mechanics-wise, Even the Ocean is a classic platform game, in which you explore 2D levels, avoid obstacles, fight enemies and solve puzzles. You can also talk to NPCs. A certain novelty is the energy bar, which affects Aliph's speed and jump range. The protagonist also has a shield, which she can use to deflect projectiles and find a new use for various elements of her surroundings.
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Naruto: Ninja Council 2
October 4, 2006
Arcade, Beat 'em Up, Manga and Anime, Naruto, Ninja, Animated TV Series, Singleplayer, Nintendo Exclusive.
The second part of the series of walking brawls based on Masashi Kishimoto's manga. Again, we lead the Seven Team, fighting enemies and jumping on platforms on two-dimensional boards.
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Die for Valhalla!
May 29, 2018
Action, 2D, Beat 'em Up, RPG Elements, Co-op, Norse Mythology, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Polish, Side-scroll, Singleplayer, The Vikings.
A dynamic beat‘em production developed by an independent Polish studio – Monster Couch. In this game, the player assumes the role of a Valkyrie – ghostly witch with incredible powers sent by Odin to Midgard (the realm of men) to fight off a monster invasion. As the main protagonist becomes mortal upon arriving on Earth and can be struck down by enemies’ blows, the only way to complete the quest of saving the Earth is to possess the bodies of Vikings and use their combat skills in battles to come. In Die for Valhalla!, the players, who see the action from a side perspective, can experience Vikings battling hordes of adversaries and large bosses. The Valkyrie uses ethereal weapons to attack enemies, while the possessed Vikings represent various classes like the Berserker, who masterfully wields two axes, or the Hunter who is able to quickly change his position and attack from a distance with a bow. Interestingly, en experienced Valkyrie can take the control over not only the Vikings, but also hostile warriors, monsters, and objects. What is more, Valkyries can summon fallen heroes from Valhalla. Apart from the single player mode, the game offers a cooperative multiplayer mode allowing up to 4 players to join their forces against the monster invasion. The Unity engine, on which the game is based, features appealing visuals resembling those of the well-established Don’t Starve.
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Stranger of Sword City Revisited
February 28, 2017
RPG, Dungeon Crawler, Fantasy, FPP, jRPG, Singleplayer, Turn-based, PlayStation Exclusive.
A re-edition of a 2014 first-person dungeon crawler Stranger of Sword City, developed by a Japanese studio, Experience. The game was enriched with new elements, characters and scenarios. The player takes on the role of a sole survivor of a plane crash, who learns that they have been transferred to a fantasy world. The protagonist soon finds a way to Escario - the legendary city of swords. The inhabitants take the newcomer for the Chosen One, who is supposed to save them from certain evil force. Stranger of Sword City Revisited is a typical representative of the jRPG genre (dungeon crawler). Thus the player traverses dangerous dungeons, accompanied by a team of other characters. Apart from various kinds of creatures the player needs to deal with during turn-based encounters, the game features boss fights. Between dungeon exploring expeditions, one can have some rest at the guild's headquarters, where they can develop the skills of the protagonist. The game comes with two alternative graphic styles - a quasi realistic one, and another resembling anime productions; the player can switch between these two art styles at any time.
Galactic Civilizations III: Crusade
May 4, 2017
Strategy, 4X, Grand Strategy, Internet, Space, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
Galactic Civilizations III: Crusade is an expansion to Galactic Civilizations, a turn-based 4X strategy game developed by Stardock. The expansion offers a new campaign, the titular Crusade. We learn that the human empire is no longer interested in diplomatic actions towards the alien races and decides to use force to mark their presence in the galaxy. Crusade introduces three new playable factions: the Terran Resistance, the Onyx Hive that dwells in the asteroids, and highly advanced cybernetic amoebas, the Slyne. The players can also create their own civilizations, including its leader, ideology, and abilities. We can also design our ships and write our history and dialogue options. Galactic Civilizations III: Crusade also introduces the citizens system (player can give their citizens specific roles) and the espionage mechanics. Additionally, the expansion offers an elaborate planetary invasion system, where we have to train our troops and personally deploy them on specific areas of given planets.
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Decksplash
November 2, 2017
Arcade, Skateboard, LAN, Multiplayer.
A crazy arcade game developed for personal computers. It focuses on online battles between two teams on skateboards, who must perform tricks and stunts to cover the battlefield with their group’s color. The winner is a team that paints the most terrain before time runs out.
Wooden Ships & Iron Men
November 30, 1996
Strategy, Napoleonic Era, Hotseat, Multiplayer, PBeM, Board & Card, Singleplayer, Ships, Turn-based, 19th Century.
Turn-based strategy game which is an adaptation of a popular board game of the same title. The game plays epic sea battles from the late eighteenth and early nineteenth century.
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Leaving Lyndow
February 8, 2017
Adventure, Exploration Games, Fantasy, FPP, Indie Games, Singleplayer.
An exploration adventure game by indie team Eastshade Studios. Leaving Lyndow is set in the universe of the Easthade game. The protagonist is a girl named Clara, who spends the last day on her family island before embarking on a long sea journey. The gameplay in Leaving Lyndow focuses on exploring the surroundings, interacting with the objects you find, and talking to NPCSs — this is how you learn of Clara's past. There are also various minigames, which help you uncover the plot step by step. The game can be completed in a single evening. Leaving Lyndow features detailed high-quality 3D visuals and calm, ambient soundtrack.
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EA Sports UFC 3
February 2, 2018
Sports, Internet, MMA, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Singleplayer.
The third installment in the video game series designed for MMA fans. EA Sports UFC 3 allows the players to assume the roles of the greatest Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) stars.
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Dynasty Warriors: Godseekers
August 3, 2016
RPG, China, Singleplayer, Tactics, Turn-based, PlayStation Exclusive, Isometric View.
A tactical RPG which is a spin-off of a popular series of hack and slash games, developed by Omega Force. The game is set in the Three Kingdoms period, at the end of the Han dynasty's rule. The plot focuses on the character of a young warrior by the name of Zhao Yun, and his friend Lei Bin. The adventure begins when the characters discover a mysterious cave - in there, they find a young woman frozen into a brick of ice. During their journey, the characters explore the entire country, gradually becoming true heroes, for instance, through participating in battles and making history. Dynasty Warriors: Godseekers is played from an isometric view and the core of the experience is made up of turn-based encounters with enemies. When fighting, it is crucial to distribute one's warriors appropriately on the map, but applying adequate kinds of attacks and being in possession of sufficiently powerful weapons are equally important. The game offers a large set of weapons - those can be acquired through trade or completing different quests.
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Milkmaid of the Milky Way
January 4, 2017
Adventure, Interwar Period, 2D, Indie Games, Point-and-click, Singleplayer.
Developed by the one-man studio Machineboy, a classic point-and-click adventure game. Milkmaid of the Milky Way tells the story of a girl named Ruth who lives a dull and poor life on a farm during the 1920s. One day she notices a mysterious, golden spaceship and is forced to embark on a life-changing adventure. The production is inspired by classic adventure games from the 90s, and introduces no revolutionary changes to the genre. Gameplay focuses on going through various locations and searching for items vital to solving numerous puzzles and problems. The title is rather short and simple – it can be finished in, more or less, three hours. Milkmaid of the Milky Way features old-school, pixel-art visuals, and – interestingly - rhymed dialogues.
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Nefarious
January 23, 2017
Arcade, 2D, Indie Games, Platformers, Singleplayer.
Developed by the small studio StarBlade, a classic 2D platformer. Unlike other platformers in which you, most commonly, save the world, Nefarious enables you to take control of a villain who tries to capture the princesses of five kingdoms and defeats hordes of knights and heroes who defend their kingdoms. Gameplay consists of jumping, avoiding obstacles, and of course fighting. However, the main anti-hero is not armed to the teeth. Instead, he can use his fists and a grenade launcher, which shoots different kinds of grenades. Apart from rather simple clashes with regular opponents, there are also more demanding challenges – reverse boss fights during which you assume the role of a boss and control various war machines.
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Might and Magic Chronicles: Anthology
September 22, 2006
RPG, Fantasy, Multiplayer, Package, Singleplayer, Might & Magic, Classic RPG.
A package of six games belonging to the extremely popular fantasy series by New World Computing studio. Despite the name, however, we are not dealing with a complete anthology of the series - the set entitled Might and Magic Chronicles: Anthology included only productions released on PC between 1998 and 2002. Among them we can find four main installments of the series, namely Might and Magic VI: Mandate of Heaven, Might and Magic VII: For Blood and Honor, Might and Magic VIII: Day of the Destroyer and Might and Magic IX: Writ of Fate.
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Stikbold! A Dodgeball Adventure
April 1, 2016
Arcade, Humorous, Internet, Co-op, 60s and 70s, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Singleplayer, Isometric View.
An arcade sports game developed by Curve Digital in which we assume control of a professional dodgeball duo. We are taken to the 1970s and introduced to Bjorn and Jerome, a dodgeball duo supported by a demanding coach. When it turns out that their rivals have been abducted in the eve of the final match, the heroes, unwilling to accept a walkover, embark on a journey to free their opponents from the hands of the devil himself. When it comes to mechanics, the game offers a streamlined, fun-oriented gameplay instead of an authentic dodgeball experience. Our goal is to defeat the opponents by hitting them with a ball or a different item at least twice. To avoid being hit, we can employ dodges, jumps, or intercept incoming objects. The game is characterized by colorful, cartoonish visuals and a soundtrack influenced by the music of 1970s.
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NBA Live 18
September 15, 2017
Sports, Internet, Basketball, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Singleplayer.
A sports game created for the fans of basketball and released by Electronic Arts. After the three previous installments, which were average games at best, the developer was given more time to create this new follow-up. Thanks to that, NBA Live 18 brings a few interesting novelties. Above all, the game introduces The One mode - the player creates their own character and takes part in matches in The Streets mode and The League component (the latter is the NBA league). The player works on the skills of their character while experiencing the game, acquires new outfits and tattoos. Apart from that, 12 teams from the WNBA league (women's NBA) were featured, such as L.A. Sparks, Minnesota Lynx or New York Liberty. When it comes to gameplay, the creators prepared more intuitive controls, as well as hundreds of new moves the particular basketball players are popular for. The game offers both single player and multiplayer (competitive and co-op) modes. One can experience the Ultimate Team, and the Takedown modes, but also play friendly matches.
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Anna: Extended Edition
April 13, 2013
Adventure, Horror, Point-and-click, PS Plus Premium, Remaster/remake, Singleplayer.
Improved edition of the 2012 PC Adventure Anna. Developers took care not only of nicer graphics, but also new locations, additional puzzles or a changed interface.
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Quote
cancelled
RPG, Fantasy, Indie Games, Action RPG, Singleplayer, Isometric View.
Developed by an independent studio called Vindit, Quote is an action RPG inspired mostly by Little Big Adventure. The game takes the player on a journey to a fantasy world, which has been engulfed in chaos for many years. During the game, one assumes the role of a heroine known by the name of Novella, who is tasked with completing the work initiated by Bliss - a god of ignorance. To accomplish that, she has to destroy each and every book and kill every writer she encounters, as well as rid people's minds of any complex thoughts. On her quest, she is accompanied by her faithful bird companion - Tatters. Players observe from the top-down perspective how the main protagonist explores the partially destroyed world, searches for the titular quotes, burns multiple books, and fights the encountered foes using spectacular combos. As the story progresses, the player can unlock new powers and special abilities for their character.
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Evil Factory
February 1, 2017
Action, Singleplayer, Shooters, Top-down.
An oldschool shooter game utilizing a top-down point of view, developed by Korean studio Neople Games. The game is set in an unspecified future, after the Alliance defeated the malevolent Kraken organization. Rumor has it that the group was not entirely destroyed and is currently preparing for another invasion. The protagonist, Leo, is a secret agent, who is sent to the former Kraken base in the Arctic to determine if the rumors are true. Since it turns out that Kraken is regrouping there, your task is to stop them from commencing the attack. The gameplay of Evil Factory consists of beating levels in the form of short corridors. You fight single bosses, sometimes accompanied by weaker mooks. As the game progresses, you unlock better weapons and helmets, which give you various bonuses. You can also collect cartridges, which unlock arcade minigames. The game features unique pixel-art 2D visuals.
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Wizrogue: Labyrinth of Wizardry
February 24, 2017
RPG, Dungeon Crawler, Fantasy, Indie Games, Roguelike, Singleplayer.
Developed by Taito, a roguelike RPG in the form of a dungeon crawler. The player is taken to Ardéme - a kingdom set in a fantasy world, whose inhabitants used to enjoy an existence of happiness and well-being, ensured by Holy Water enchanted in a sacred cup. The idyllic period ended when Grand Sorcerer Ambrosius, a ruler's trustee, got bitten by a vampire and decided to flee with the sacred cup. Deprived of divine power, the kingdom soon fell victim to corruption coming out of the muddy labyrinths in dungeons. As a result, the prince invited adventurers from all over the land and presented them with the task of finding the cup. The gameplay formula does not go beyond the standards of other games in the genre, and the experience involves exploring randomly generated dungeons, avoiding traps, and facing more and more powerful enemies. Combat is turn-based and the experience points gathered while adventuring allow the player to develop the characters they control.
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Fetch
January 24, 2017
Adventure, Puzzle Elements, Arcade Elements, Point-and-click, Singleplayer.
A combination of an adventure and a platform game, developed by Big Fish Studios. The player takes control of Milo, who lives in a grim metropolis ruled by the Embark corporation. One day, company’s employees kidnap the protagonist’s dog, forcing the former to set on a dangerous journey – not only to rescue his quadruped friend, but also to find out why Embark steals dogs in the entire town. Fetch shows player’s character from the side perspective, and every puzzle features arcade sequences. Occasionally, the game will also change into an arcade minigame with various objectives: from feeding rainbow snake with fishes, up to battles against pirate ships. Fetch employs good-looking, colorful visuals that resemble Pixar’s movies. Official concept arts and built-in complex guide are nice additions.
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Heroes Chronicles: Collector's Edition
December 1, 2001
Strategy, 2D, RPG Elements, Fantasy, Package, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
The set of four episodes (out of a total of eight) of Heroes Chronicles - a side mini-series of turn-based strategies in fantasy reality, based on the mechanics of the cult Heroes of Might and Magic III. The plot of the series created by New World Computing studio focuses on the fate of an immortal hero named Tarnum, who, seeking redemption for his earthly deeds, fights against evil in hopes of regaining the favor of the gods.
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MLB: The Show 17
March 28, 2017
Sports, Baseball, Internet, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, PlayStation Exclusive.
The 12th entry in the popular baseball simulator series developed for PlayStation consoles by SIE San Diego. Similarly to the previous installments, MLB: The Show 17 uses the Major League Baseball license which includes numerous professional baseball teams from both USA and Canada, along with their rosters. As always, we are dealing with an extensive baseball simulator with numerous managerial features. The game offers a wide range of game modes, from single matches up to whole seasons. The campaign sees us lead the chosen team, not only during the games, but also deciding upon the choice of players, their training, and transfers. Similarly to the previous years, the player database is updated on-the-fly through a continuous connection with MLB 2017/2018 season servers. The biggest novelty of MLB: The Show 17 is the Retro mode, introducing a gameplay inspired by baseball titles from 8 and 16 bit consoles. Moreover, we are given a number of multiplayer modes.
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Micro Machines: World Series
June 30, 2017
Racing, Internet, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Cars, Singleplayer, Isometric View.
Another installment of the cult series of arcade racing games published by Codemasters Software. Like in the legendary first entry in the series from 1991, in Micro Machines: World Series the player assumes control of remote controlled vehicles and competes with other drivers on wacky tracks. There are 12 vehicles available, among which there are exotic racing cars and trucks that can create chaos on the road. The vehicles are equipped with weapons, among which there are rocket launchers, grenade launchers, flamethrowers and machines guns. The races take place in locations like pool tables, workshops, backyards and kitchen tables. The key to victory is to effectively eliminate opponents and to avoid numerous obstacles scattered across the tracks. Micro Machines: World Series offers single player and multiplayer modes. In addition to classic races, the title offers arena battles and other modes.
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DEXED
September 26, 2016
Action, FPP, Meta Quest / Oculus, PlayStation VR, Rail Shooter, Singleplayer, SteamVR, VR.
A rail shooter dedicated to HTC Vive headsets developed by Ninja Theory. We are given three distinct game modes – Challenge Mode, Arcade Mode, and Zen Mode. Challenge and Arcade modes focus on combat, while Zen Mode offers the ability to peacefully traverse three-dimensional environments. Choosing one of the arcade modes leaves us with two blasters that fire icy and fiery projectiles, effective against different types of opponents, as well as generate shields that can deflect or block incoming attacks. DEXED is a single player only title, yet we are also given online rankings that can be used to compare the results of different players. The game is characteristic for its quality visuals and memorable locations, including marine worlds, subterranean depths, or snowy valleys.
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Pokemon Duel
January 24, 2017
Strategy, Internet, Multiplayer, Board & Card, Pokemon, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
A mobile battle strategy developed by HEROZ. The main hero is an aspiring Pokémon trainer who takes part in a tournament on Carmonte Island. The winner will receive the deed to a luxury hotel – the Jewel Tower. As the hero desires to become a hotel industry magnate, the prize is a real treat for him. The mechanics of Pokémon Duel are based on the simplified rules of a collectible miniatures game Pokémon Trading Figure Game, so gameplay comes down to fighting turn-based battles of Pokémon figures. The arenas have a net showing predefined paths between teams of up to six Pokémon. In order to succeed, you need to lead at least one creature to the starting position of the opponent. You can choose from the entire set of sixth generation Pokémon – even though you begin with just a few basic beasts, with progress you get access to more powerful ones. This is a free-to-play production with microtransactions, featuring both single- and multiplayer modes.
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