Crown and Council
April 22, 2016
Strategy, Singleplayer, The Middle Ages, Turn-based.
Set in Medieval realities, a free turn-based strategy by Mojang AB, the creators of the popular Minecraft. In Crown and Council you assume the role of a king who has to fight over the influence with other monarchs controlled by AI. Gameplay is turn-based and during each turn you receive a set amount of gold you can spend on actions like invading others’ lands, building ships, strengthening fortifications, and developing villages and new technologies. Even though mechanics are quite simple, the production gives you significant tactical freedom – you can achieve success in a number of ways. The game is designed as a casual strategy, which gives you loads of fun during sessions that last just a few minutes.
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Azkend 2: The World Beneath
March 14, 2012
Puzzle, Adventure Elements, Books, Match-3, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
A puzzle game of the genre "combine three elements", enriched with a simple storyline layer inspired by the work of Julius Verne. During the game we get to the title world inside the Earth, and our task is to find a way to escape and return to civilization. The gameplay focuses on getting the items we need, which we receive for solving subsequent puzzles.
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Steven Universe: Attack the Light!
March 31, 2015
RPG, Animated TV Series, Singleplayer, Superheroes, Turn-based.
Steven Universe: Attack the Light! is a premium mobile RPG. The game is based on Steven Universe, a cartoon TV series from Cartoon Network. Just like its precursor, the game tell the story of a boy named Steven who is the weakest and the only male member of the superhero group Crystal Gems. In the game Steven, along with his friends, has to capture seven warriors of light whom he earlier released by accident. In terms of gameplay, Steven Universe: Attack the Light! is a dungeon crawler. During our adventures, we lead a team of heroes and explore labyrinths, search for treasures, avoid traps, level up our characters, and face hordes of enemies. Combat is turn-based. Each character has their own unique combat style and set of special abilities. We have to rely on them if we want to be victorious. As we strike, we can draw indicated gestures on our device's screen to make our attacks more powerful.
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Mekorama
May 14, 2016
Puzzle, Indie Games, Singleplayer, Isometric View, Free-to-play.
A three-dimensional logic game created by the Swedish developer Martin Magni, the creator of mobile game Odd Bot Out. Mekorama is his second application developed for Android and iOS based devices. The game was released for free, but volunteers can support the creator with any amount of money they want – this won’t impact the contents of the game. Gameplay in Mekorama focuses on manipulating three-dimensional environment – moving various parts, rotating the whole construction etc. – so that a small robot can be guided from one end of the location to another. As various obstacles and traps are on the way, reaching the destination requires some thinking. Collectibles which are added to a collector’s card deck are an additional attraction. Creative players can create their own levels thanks to the editor implemented in the game. Mekorama features colorful, simple graphics (levels are built of cubes) and light humor.
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NASCAR '15
May 22, 2015
Racing, Internet, Multiplayer, NASCAR, Cars, Singleplayer.
Another installment in a popular series of racing games developed by Eutechnyx Software. One of the strengths of the game is the fact that it benefits from the license of the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing. Thanks to that, the player competes against representations of real drivers, controlling real-life cars. The career mode constitutes the core of the experience. The player takes on the role of a beginner and competes for victory in Sprint Cup Series. Apart from that, the game features quick races and various multiplayer modes. NASCAR '15 differs from other racing games in mechanics, as racing takes place on oval tracks and in order to achieve success, the player has to be in possession of both a sufficiently powerful car and well-developed skills. The player is required to apply slipstreaming techniques, as well as to develop an advantageous pit-stop strategy. The experience is complemented by realistic driving physics and a polished system of car damage. NASCAR '15 offers decent-quality visuals.
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F.R.A.G.
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Action, Internet, MMO, MMOFPS, Multiplayer, Free-to-play.
F.R.A.G. is a free-to-play online FPS developed by Allods Team. Advertised as the so-called "anti-shooter", F.R.A.G is in fact a rather typical multiplayer fps. There are several types of soldiers the players can caontrol, each of them using a different type of weapon (i.e. powerful minigun, rocket launcher, or dual-wielded machine guns) and skills, like force field or a protective shield that provides cover from the incoming bullets. Gameplay is more or less arcade, but our victory depends on how good we cooperate with our team. Battles take place on diversified maps (snowy ones, deserts, etc.). All of them are multi-leveled and allow for tactical use of the environment. The game features mediocre, slightly cartoonish visuals.
Fatigue
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Adventure, Horror, Singleplayer, Survival, Isometric View.
Fatigue is a PC-based adventure in which we play the role of a former policeman trying to solve a mysterious murder case. The game is maintained in a climate of horror and offers complex puzzles logic. The game, observed in isometric view, is enriched by survival elements.
Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse
February 10, 2016
RPG, Fantasy, jRPG, Singleplayer, TPP, Turn-based, Nintendo Exclusive, Urban Fantasy.
Another installment of the popular series of jRPG games based on books written by Aya Nishitani. The title was produced and released by Japanese studio Atlus. Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse takes the player to ruined Tokio of year 2030 in which armies of demons are fighting the angels. The player assumes the role of a warrior who after dying comes back from the afterlife as a servant of deity Dagda. The resurrected warrior can tame demons and force them to fight on his side. The player travels through three-dimensional locations presented by using third-person perspective. On his way there are NPCs with whom he can talk and there are monsters to defeat. The battles are turn-based and they take place on special arenas. During the encounters, the player is accompanied by one of seven companions and by three demons out of more than 450 available. These creatures can be combined in order to obtain a more powerful unit. Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse offers three-dimensional anime-styled graphics. The gameplay is accompanied by heavy, climatic music.
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Galaxy Dwellers
May 17, 2016
Strategy, Polish, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Tower Defense.
A science-fiction tower defense strategy game developed by Eccentricity Games. It is a spiritual successor to Tower Dwellers, a game released in 2013. During the game the player takes control of one of the three armies, and uses them to conquer the space by destroying all opponents on his path. The story campaign of the game consists of 100 levels, on which one uses various units gradually improved with some of the 100+ upgrades available. The gameplay mechanics in Galaxy Dwellers are similar to other games in the genre. Levels are filled with paths through which the rivals are moving and the main task of the player is to repel their attacks with his warriors trained in various buildings. Additionally, the player can construct support buildings which impact the warrior’s abilities and use special orbital attacks. The action is shown in 2D and uses cartoonish graphics similar to ones used in the game’s predecessor.
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Loot Rascals
March 7, 2017
RPG, Roguelike, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
A science-fiction RPG belonging to the roguelike subgenre; it is the debut project of Hollow Ponds - a studio founded by the creators of Hohokum. In Loot Rascals, the player assumes the role of an astronaut whose ship crashes on an unknown, hostile planet. The game's randomly generated world is made up of hexes, most of which are hidden at the beginning. The player often encounters aggressive monsters that are fought in real time. Interestingly, defeated enemies leave cards for the player to pick up - those represent different skills. Since the player has a limited number of slots for cards in their equipment, it is important to select them carefully. When the player dies, they lose a number of their cards, but what is another interesting feature, those are picked up by the creature that defeated the player - the monster later on makes an appearance in another player's adventures. If that player manages to slay the monster, they can return the card to its previous owner or simply keep it. In case of the latter option however, the player has to remember that someone can be after them.
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Slashy Souls
February 27, 2016
Action, Auto-runner, Fantasy, Platformers, Singleplayer.
An arcade game from the endless runner genre, with style inspired by the Dark Souls series. Slashy Souls has been developed by a in-house studio of Bandai Namco Games as a free-to-play title, without microtransactions. We play as a knight cutting his way through hordes of monsters on randomly generated maps. We must avoid traps and other dangers, collect items and fight enemies, including powerful bosses. All of this is done through simple gestures drawn on the screen that we perform in correct moments. Players are given a varied selection of weaponry and they can help themselves with magic. Like Dark Souls, Slashy Souls is characterized by its high difficulty level – each enemy is quite a challenging, and dying is extremely easy. On top of that, the game does not explain the basics, expecting a player to learn through a trial and error.
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Lifeline: Whiteout
May 24, 2016
Adventure, Gamebook, Singleplayer, Survival, Text.
Another installment in a series of mobile adventure titles developed by 3 Minute Games. The plot is centered around a man called V. Adams, who wakes up in a distant corner of the Earth one day, right in the middle of a raging snow storm. Without remembering how he got there, he realizes he has no chances of survival just on his own. However, a special text message system allowing him to contact the player becomes helpful in his attempt to make his way out of that dangerous place. The player's task is to give various advices to the protagonist, in order for him to be able to make it out alive and find a way back to civilization. Along the way, the player also helps the protagonist in discovering the truth behind his past and the events that led to this miserable situation. Similarly to the previous installments, Lifeline: Whiteout is a form of a gamebook that requires the player to respond to the messages received, choosing from several reponse options available. These affect the actions of the protagonist and further developments of the story.
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Crashing Season
May 25, 2016
Arcade, Internet, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Top-down.
A crazed arcade game created for mobile devices. It was developed by Koukoi Games - a Finnish gamemaking studio. The story begins when ruthless hunters destroy a treasury belonging to the animals. In return, the little critters of nature have decided to take revenge. Retaliation turns out to be an exceptionally easy task, which encourages the animals to try and take over the entire world. In terms of mechanics, the game is an unusual auto-runner. The player-controlled animal runs forward through small, closed levels. The player's tasks are to survive the attacks of subsequent enemy waves, avoid traps and incoming bullets fired by the hunters, as well as to launch their own attacks. Also, the player has to complete a set of additional objectives, such as collecting a specified number of coins or fighting powerful bosses. At their disposal, the player has a wide variety of animals with different special abilities. Those abilities can be additionally developed with the game's progression.
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One Piece Treasure Cruise
January 24, 2015
RPG, Manga and Anime, One Piece, Pirates, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
A turn-based RPG published by Bandai Namco and based on a highly popular manga series. Eiichiro Oda's comic book offers a distinctively original atmosphere, which is unique among other Japanese comic books - the story is set in a pirate fantasy world. In terms of the plot, the game follows the manga, so being familiar with that comic book is not required to understand the scenario of the game. The story revolves around Luffy - a boy who wishes to become a pirate king and find the legendary treasure. After he accidentally acquires the power to stretch his body like rubber, which helps the protagonist achieve his dreams. The experience focuses on battling enemies, and Luffy can be accompanied by up to five team-members. Although combat is turn-based, the game features a significant portion of arcade elements - those require the player to go through simple QTEs and combine attacks into deadly combos. Character development and equipping one's team-members with new skills constitute another large part of the experience.
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Dual Universe
September 27, 2022
Simulation, Crafting, Crowdfunding, FPP, Indie Games, Internet, Space, MMO, PvE, PvP, Sandbox, Science Fiction.
An open-world MMORPG set in a science-fiction world. In this vision of the future, the Earth faces a distant, though inevitable end. As a result, humanity must find a new home in a different part of the galaxy. The players assume the roles of colonists that are part of an expedition. Once the character is created, the player is sent to an inhabitable planet. From this moment on, the player is free to shape their career and decide what assignments they take. The in-game construction system based on voxels, and allows the player to create anything, including buildings, ground vehicles, spaceships, etc. Planets colonized in such a way are parts of one huge universe where all the users enjoy their experiences in a shared, virtual world. Over time, the player-formed factions gain new territories, construct space-fleets and improve their technologies. Both the in-game economy and politics are dependent entirely on decisions made by the players, as well as their actions.
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Space Run Galaxy
June 17, 2016
Strategy, Space, RTS, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Tower Defense.
A space real-time strategy with tower defense features. It is a sequel to the game Space Run created in 2014 by Passtech Games. The story of the game takes place 20 years after the events shown in the predecessor and the player assumes the role of one of the employees of a company founded by Captain Buck Mann who specializes in transporting valuable cargo across dangerous areas of the galaxy. The main objective of the game is not only to deliver the cargo in one piece, but in shortest time possible as well. In Space Run Galaxy the player builds the hull of his own ship from hexagonal parts. During the cruise one doesn’t have direct control of the ship. Instead of that, one is tasked with building additional devices such as laser turrets, rocket launcher, shield generators and boosters. Such arsenal allows the player both to repel the attacks of enemy armies, pirates and aliens, and to eliminate natural dangers (such as asteroids).
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Wild Guns: Reloaded
December 20, 2016
Action, 2D, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Rail Shooter, Singleplayer, Shooters, Western.
An extensive remake of Wild Guns, a classical action game that was initially released in 1994 for SNES. It was developed by Natsume in cooperation with the creators of the original. The game’s plot combines elements of western with science fiction and cyberpunk and tells the story of two protagonists: a girl named Annie, who wishes to take revenge on the Kid’s gang, and a bounty hunter, Clint, helping her. Mechanics-wise, it is a combination of arcade rail shooter and a third-person action game. While playing, we control the heroes by running, jumping, rolling, and so on, and try to aim at enemies in the back of the level. In Wild Guns: Reloaded, the classic gameplay formula was slightly polished. Apart from new arenas, opponents, and weapons, we have four (instead of two) characters at our disposal, each having their unique armaments. Furthermore, we can play in a co-op mode for the maximum of four players.
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Vanishing Realms
August 23, 2019
RPG, Fantasy, FPP, Meta Quest / Oculus, Action RPG, Singleplayer, SteamVR, VR.
A first-person perspective action RPG developed for the virtual reality sets such as Steam VR and HTC Vive. The game was created by Indimo Labs, a studio led by Kelly Bailey, former Valve employee. The story of the game is inspired by the D&D fantasy world. During the game the player assumes the role of a knight who travels through a world filled with magic and fights encountered monsters. The gameplay mechanics of Vanishing Realms: Rite of Steel combine features of typical action RPG with traits characteristic for VR games. On one side the game features simplified controls supplemented with useful teleportation ability, on the other it offers immersion level unimaginable in traditional games. All actions – starting with picking up and using items, and ending on combat in which attacks, dodges and blocks are performed manually – require performing specific moves with one’s body. The game has attractive, slightly cartoonish graphics.
Soul Axiom
February 29, 2016
Puzzle, Exploration Games, Adventure Elements, FPP, Singleplayer.
An adventure logic puzzle FPP game created by Wales Interactive, and a spiritual successor to Master Reboot. The story of Soul Axiom takes place in the far future, when death is no longer a problem and people are mass-uploading their souls into a server called Elysia, where all their fantasies and dreams come true. However, something went wrong during the upload process of the protagonist's soul, and when he finally arrives on the “other side,” he no longer remembers who he is and how he ended up there. Your task it to discover, step by step, his story, which you do by exploring the world and solving puzzles. The game features 40 unique locations and over 100 varied puzzles, whose solutions involve mostly using the laws of physics and manipulating the environment. During the gameplay you gain a range of abilities, which come in handy when trying to solve the puzzles.
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She Wants Me Dead
May 12, 2016
Arcade, 2D, Indie Games, Platformers, Side-scroll, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.
A humorous arcade game with features of platformer and rhythmic game from Swedish Hello There studio. She Wants Me Dead tells a story of Max, who irritated his cat Lula so much that it decided to get rid of him. The cat prepared many deadly traps for its master, which he must avoid in order to survive. Like in classic platformer games, the world is presented in two-dimensional, side-scrolling style, and the gameplay concentrates on reaching the end of progressively more difficult stages filled with dangers. Music plays a key role in the game, as every trap has been synchronized with a main musical theme. To avoid obstacles, players must feel the rhythm of the game and plan all of their actions based on the soundtrack. It is complemented by many visual modifications for our hero, which we unlock by progressing through the game.
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The Journeyman Project 2: Buried in Time
December 15, 1995
Adventure, Exploration Games, Puzzle Elements, FPP, Singleplayer.
The second installment of Gage Blackwood's adventures cycle - a special agent for time protection. This is a classic adventure game, in which we observe the action from the perspective of the first person. During the game we visit, among others, Leonardo da Vinci's studio.
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The Journeyman Project: Pegasus Prime
March 28, 2014
Adventure, Exploration Games, Puzzle Elements, FPP, Singleplayer.
Pegasus Prime is a refreshed version of the first part of The Journeyman Project, offering better graphics and smoother animations. The action of the game is presented from the perspective of the main character and touches on the issue of time travel.
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Yo-kai Watch 2: Bony Spirits
July 30, 2014
RPG, Fantasy, jRPG, Multiplayer, Time Travel, Singleplayer, Turn-based, Nintendo Exclusive.
Yo-kai Watch 2: Bony Spirits is the second installment of the popular series of jRPGs designed for the youngest audience, which is the biggest competitor of the Pokemon series.
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Yo-kai Watch 2: Fleshy Souls
July 30, 2014
RPG, Fantasy, jRPG, Multiplayer, Time Travel, Singleplayer, Turn-based, Nintendo Exclusive.
Yo-kai Watch 2: Fleshy Souls is the second installment of the popular series of jRPGs designed for the youngest audience, which is the biggest competitor of the Pokemon series.
Yo-kai Watch 3
December 7, 2018
RPG, Fantasy, jRPG, Singleplayer, Turn-based, Nintendo Exclusive.
The third installment in the turn-based jRPG franchise, developed by Level 5 for Nintendo portable devices. The story takes place in the American town of St. Peanutsburg, where the series' protagonist moves in with his parents. It quickly turns out that the place is also inhabited by Yo-Kai, friendly critters that no one is able to see, save for the protagonist. Using his unique ability, he tries to befriend them and together with them help the other citizens. The gameplay is combat-oriented; every fight involves two groups consisting of three characters each, and all attacks are based on the gestures drawn on the console's touchpad. Similar mechanics are also used when exploring the game's world, where many varied minigames await. Yo-Kai Watch: Sushi is one of the two variants of the game, each featuring different available critters and minor plot details.
DJMAX Respect V
March 6, 2018
Party, Internet, Multiplayer, Music, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Rhythm, Singleplayer.
A rhythm game developed for PlayStation 4. DJMAX Respect is a special annual installment of the DJMAX series which was started in 2004 by the Korean company Neowiz. Similarly to Guitar Hero or Rock Band, it uses a vertical board divided into several tracks where colorful bricks appear and move down towards the bottom. Each track is assigned a gamepad button which we have to press when a brick is in the corresponding field. DJMAX Respect features a hundred songs taken from DJMAX Portable and DJMAX Portable 2. The music library can be also expanded by buying additional tunes in the form of DLC. Apart from a standard arcade mode, in which we select songs from the list, DJMAX Respect offers a campaign that consists of a number of missions that add different kinds of limitations and difficulties. Moreover, the title allows us to compete 1 vs 1, both over the Internet and locally on a single console.
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Final Fantasy: Brave Exvius
October 30, 2024, End of Life
RPG, Fantasy, jRPG, Singleplayer, Turn-based, Free-to-play.
A mobile installment of one of the most popular jRPG series, based on the free-to-play business model. Final Fantasy: Brave Exvius is set in the world of Lasis were we can encounter magic crystals. Thanks to them, humanity entered a path of prosperity and peaceful development. Alas, the forces of evil approach the land with the intention of destroying the crystals. The campaign tells the story of two knights who become the realm's last line of defense, along with other famous Final Fantasy characters. At the core of the game are turn-based battles during which we command a party of several heroes of different abilities and equipment. The title features an extensive magic system that lets us combine attacks of companions into powerful combos. Outside combat, we explore the world, have conversations, visit stores, and develop skills. The available missions usually require us to wade through hordes of enemies and to defeat a boss. The adventures are relatively short and therefore even few-minutes sessions make sense.
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Mazes of Karradash 2
October 30, 2024, End of Life
RPG, Dungeon Crawler, Strategic Elements, Fantasy, FPP, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
The sequel to the mobile, old school RPG dungeon crawler. In Mazes of Karradash 2, the player returns to the fantasy world known from the previous game. Once again, the inhabitants of that world are threatened by monsters crawling out from the ruins in the oldest part of the city. The player assumes the role of a leader of a group of treasure-hungry adventurers who are hired to investigate the case and neutralize the threat. The gameplay mechanics of the title are inspired by classic dungeon crawlers. The game offers large locations to explore, FPP view, movement by jumping between locations, turn-based combat system and a typical model of character development. In contrast to the first game, the maps aren’t random generated. Thanks to that change, the levels became bigger and richer with details. The game has also strategy features thanks to which funds gathered during the game can be invested in town development that unlocks new abilities and equipment.
Assoluto Racing
October 30, 2024, End of Life
Racing, Cars, Singleplayer.
A mobile free-to-play racing game with optional micropayments. It was developed by a not well known studio called Infinity Vector. In the title, we assume the role of a professional driver and take part in races in which the goal is to get to the finish or complete a given number of laps as fast as possible. It is not an ordinary arcade production, though, for the developers have made efforts to make the driving model as realistic as possible while still being accessible. Various available cars (including Honda NSX Type S Zero, NSX-R, Mitsubishi Eclipse and 3000 GT or Nissan Silvia Spec.R) handle differently, which is provided by an advanced physics engine. On the other hand, you can't call Assoluto Racing a full-fledged simulator either. The game features very pretty and detailed graphics for a mobile production. While playing, we can adjust the camera to our liking, including placing it behind the car or from above the bumper.
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Detective Hayseed: Hollywood
October 30, 2024, End of Life
Adventure, Point-and-click, Singleplayer.
A humorous classic adventure game full of pop-culture references, developed by the experienced Czech studio Zima Software. The story of Detective Hayseed: Hollywood takes place in the eponymous city of movie-making. Just one day before the Oscars ceremony, the list of winners is stolen. To make things worse, an anonymous perpetrator threatens to detonate a bomb during the show. This is where the eponymous Detective Hayseed steps in, his task being to thwart the blackmailers' evil plan. In terms of mechanics, it's a classic point-and-click adventure game, referencing the golden era of the genre. You mostly explore locations in search for clues and useful items, talk to NPCs and solve puzzles requiring both logical thinking and manual skills. The game is full of jokes and modern pop-culture references, while the visuals are a blend of both 2D and 3D graphics.
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Call of Duty: Black Ops III - Descent
October 30, 2024, End of Life
Action, FPP, FPS, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Shooters.
Third DLC expansion included in the season pass for 2015’s shooter Call of Duty: Black Ops III developed by Treyarch studio. Descent does not strand from the path that long-time fans got used to, offering four new maps for the multiplayer mode: Empire, Cryogen, Berserk and Rumble. The first one takes us to an arena, named Raid, from the second Black Ops, the second one sends us on a trip to a cryogenic prison at The Dead Sea, and the last two take us respectively to a frozen Viking village and stadium at which we fight for life and death around gigantic mechs and robots. The second and last main feature of Descent is another chapter of the cooperative mini-campaign with zombies titled Gorod Krovi, which takes us to alternate reality of USRR in the 40s of the previous century and puts us against mechanized army of undead soldiers and powerful, fire-breathing dragons.
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Crest
October 30, 2024, End of Life
Strategy, Indie Games, RTS, Singleplayer, God Game.
An indie god simulation strategy game. You play as a deity and your task is to lead your followers through various stages of social development. The matters are made more difficult by he fact that you do not control your followers directly and can only influence their behavior through commandments, which can be interpreted in various ways, very often incorrectly.
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Tree of Life
October 30, 2024, End of Life
Action, Crafting, RPG Elements, Fantasy, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, MMO, Sandbox, Survival, TPP.
Tree of Life is a survival MMO developed by the Korean studio OddOneGames. Despite being set in a fantasy world, the game in topic has the same simple rules as others of the genre. Players are taken to a vast, open world where they have only one goal - survival. To do so, they hunt and gather resources in order to build bases and fortresses that make it easier to defend themselves against other players and AI-controlled monsters. Each available hero has their own unique combination of abilities, but the game lacks any sort of class division among characters, the players simply create their own professions. The developers decided not to include any typical dungeons, raids, or quests known from other MMO games in Tree of Life. Instead, the interactions between the players were their main focus. Players can create guilds, trade, or attack each other.
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The Golf Club 2
October 30, 2024, End of Life
Sports, Golf, Internet, Multiplayer, Singleplayer.
A continuation of a warmly-welcomed golf simulator from 2014. The basic mechanics seen in the previous installment haven’t changed – we've received a complex sandbox golfing simulator that enables us to create our own player and take part in numerous matches and golf tournaments. The authors introduced numerous fixes and improvements, including realistic club control and more personalization options. Aside from an extensive career mode, The Golf Club 2 offers single matches and multiple multiplayer modes. The multiplayer itself is influenced by its online community – the players can establish golfing clubs that can participate in tournaments, or even the whole series. The game contains an extensive golf course editor, allowing us to share our courses with other players. The new installment uses Unity 5 engine, meaning improved graphics, mainly regarding the character models and environment.
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Touhou: Scarlet Curiosity
October 30, 2024, End of Life
RPG, Fantasy, Hack'and'slash, Indie Games, Action RPG, Singleplayer, TPP, Isometric View.
Action RPG set in the universe of the extremely popular Touhou Project series. Players take on the role of one of the two available characters and explore the land of Gensokyo in search of a monster threatening it. The title contains arcade elements taken straight from shoot 'em up games in the style of bullet hell.
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Order of Battle: U.S. Pacific
October 30, 2024, End of Life
Strategy, 2D, Hotseat, World War II, Multiplayer, PBeM, Singleplayer, War Strategy, Turn-based, Isometric View.
Paid DLC for the turn-based strategy game Order of Battle: World War II, developed by Luxemburg-based studio The Aristocrats. The campaign offered in the expansion used to be a part of a full-price game known as Order of Battle: Pacific, however, after that game changed the name to Order of Battle: World War II and switched to free-to-play distribution model, the content is being offered as a paid expansion (free for all who had bought the original game). The U.S. Pacific expansion takes you back to the December of 1941, when the unexpected Japanese attack on the Pearl Harbor base sparked the American offensive on the Pacific. In the game, you command the American army and navy, and take part in the most iconic sea and land battles waged in the region during the World War II. The campaign offered in the expansion is made up of 12 scenarios, which take the player all the way from the historic Pearl Harbor attack to the very end of the war concluded by the surrender of Japan.
Order of Battle: Rising Sun
October 30, 2024, End of Life
Strategy, 2D, Hotseat, World War II, Multiplayer, PBeM, Singleplayer, War Strategy, Turn-based, Isometric View.
DLC for the turn-based strategy game Order of Battle: World War II, developed by Luxemburg-based studio The Aristocrats. The campaign offered in the expansion used to be a part of a full-price game known as Order of Battle: Pacific, however, after that game changed the name to Order of Battle: World War II and switched to free-to-play distribution model, the content is being offered as a paid expansion (free for all who had bought the original game). Similarly to its twin expansion called U.S. Pacific, Rising Sun focuses on the Pacific War between the United States of America and Japan. In this case, however, we can command the Imperial Japanese Army as well as the Imperial Japanese Navy. In the course of a 12-scenario campaign, you take part in some key land and sea battles on the Pacific theater. Complementary to the historical missions there are fictional scenarios focused on Japanese invasion on Australia.
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Giant Cop
October 30, 2024, End of Life
Arcade, Meta Quest / Oculus, Singleplayer, VR.
An unusual arcade game by Other Ocean Interactive, developed with VR headsets in mind. In Giant Cop, we are taken to a microscopic town of Micro City where we assume the role of a law enforcer. However, we are a quite specific policeman since we resemble the famous Godzilla in terms of size. We have to use our size to keep order in the metropolis. The game is set in an open world and involves not only pursuing various criminals but also conducting simple investigations. While ridding a crowd of beachgoers of thugs won’t be too taxing, finding a thief of a flower, while having only a magnifying glass and a picture of the plant, can turn out to be really challenging. Moreover, the developers gave us a lot of freedom, so our actions will determine whether we will be viewed as a good cop or a bad cop.
Boiling Bolt
October 30, 2024, End of Life
Arcade, Indie Games, Co-op, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Shoot 'em Up, Side-scroll, Singleplayer, Shooters.
A unique arcade game blending classic side-scroll shooter mechanics with modern 3D visuals. The production features a single player mode and a co-op mode for two players.
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Bard's Gold
October 30, 2024, End of Life
Arcade, 2D, Fantasy, Indie Games, Platformers, Roguelike, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.
Developed by Pixel Lantern, an independent studio from Germany, a 2D platformer with roguelike elements. The player takes control of the titular bard whose gold is stolen by a sly goblin. In order to get the gold back, the bard sets off on a dangerous journey. Bard’s Gold features a side-view – there are over 100 levels filled to capacity with various dangerous traps and enemies. As the hero dies from a single hit and particular parts of levels are generated procedurally, the title poses a real challenge. After each death, the hero keeps his equipment and abilities, which he gained by finding special skill books. The title’s retro atmosphere is seasoned with characteristic pixel art visuals.
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HeartZ: Co-Hope Puzzles
October 30, 2024, End of Life
Action, 2D, Indie Games, Co-op, Multiplayer, Platformers, Splitscreen, Action Adventure, Singleplayer.
A 2D platform game by French studio Upper Byte, focusing on a co-op mode. The plot if centered on the villainous machinations of Dr. Nylus, who's trying to take over the world. The players take on the roles of the heroes trying to stop Nylus and his mindless servants, and face the many traps set by the antagonists. Mechanics-wise, the game is a classic platformer, in which you have to beat consecutive levels, fight your foes and solve logic puzzles of varied difficulty. During the game, you control three characters, each of them having their own set of abilities, which you have to use properly if you want to succeed. HeartZ: Co-Hope puzzles works best in the co-op mode for three players, but you can also play on your own, switching the characters if need be.
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Nyan Cat: Lost In Space
October 30, 2024, End of Life
Arcade, Auto-runner, Indie Games, Singleplayer.
Official game with the famous Nyan Catem in the lead role. Nyan Cat: Lost In Space is a production belonging to the genre of dexterity endless runners, in which we manage a cat known for its Internet memes. Our goal is to score as many points as possible by collecting food and milk and bypassing enemies.
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Paradigm
October 30, 2024, End of Life
Adventure, 2D, Indie Games, Point-and-click, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
A surreal two-dimensional point ‘n’ click science fiction adventure game created by Jacob Janerka, an Australian developer of Polish descent. The story of Paradigm takes us to a near future to a surreal world inspired by Eastern Europe of the 70s and 80s. The protagonist is named Paradigm, he is a mutant and a product of a failed project of DUPA Corporation that deals in breeding ideal children. Abandoned by his creators, the hero produces electronic music and his goal is to reach world fame in this field. Both the plot and the characters are saturated with absurd and dark humor, additionally enriched with numerous easter eggs. As far as gameplay is concerned, Paradigm resembles classical adventure games of the 90s, such as Day of the Tentacle or the Monkey Island series. While playing, we have to explore levels, interact with non-player characters, gather items, and solve logic puzzles. The audiovisual layer of the title also strongly references the retro style.
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Mushroom Wars 2
October 30, 2024, End of Life
Strategy, Humorous, Indie Games, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, RTS, Singleplayer.
A sequel to a humorous real-time strategy, Mushroom Wars, that came out in 2009 for PC and mobile platforms. The action of Mushroom Wars 2 takes us to a fantasy universe where four factions of small creatures that live in mushroom-like homes constantly war with each other. The player’s task, as the general of a “mushroom” army, is to eliminate the enemy as quickly as possible by taking over strategic points on the map. There are four different races to choose from, all supported by heroes with unique special abilities. As befits a real-time strategy game, we have to build a village, recruit an army, enhance our weapons, and take over enemy buildings. Battles are very fast-paced and usually last no longer than 5-10 minutes. The title offers four single player campaigns, a skirmish mode, and a multiplayer mode that supports e-sport features. Mushroom Wars 2 features graphics that are similar, although more detailed, to its predecessors.
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Speedway Challenge League
October 30, 2024, End of Life
Sports, Indie Games, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Polish, Singleplayer, Free-to-play, Motorcycle Speedway.
An improved version of the mobile speedway simulator that was released in 2014 by Berobasket. In Speedway Challenge 2016 the player can control one of almost 80 speedway teams, among which there are league teams from Poland, England, Sweden and Denmark, national teams and historical ones alike. The player is tasked with various manager responsibilities, starting from participating in races, through contract and transfer negotiations, till financial aspects that are the new addition in this installment. Despite the fact that the game has rather simple 2D graphics, it is realistic and recreates the behavior of the motorcycle while forcing the player to use different driving tactics on each level. Only friendly matches and predetermined challenges are available in the free version of the game. Advanced league mode requires buying additional content.
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Pirates: Treasure Hunters
October 30, 2024, End of Life
Action, Strategic Elements, Internet, Co-op, MOBA, Multiplayer, Pirates, Isometric View, Free-to-play.
A free-to-play MOBA action game developed by independent studio Virtual Toys, also known as the creators of the Torrente series. Pirates: Treasure Hunters is set in a fantasy universe combining the elements of pirate stories and the steampunk genre. The gameplay mechanics are similar to those of such games as League of Legends or Dota 2. You play as one of the available characters and participate in dynamic skirmishes between teams of players, taking place on varied maps full of tasks to complete. There are many playable characters to choose from, each having their own unique combat techniques, equipment, and level-up bonuses. Pirates: Treasure Hunters features such innovative elements as e.g. allowing you to directly control your character (with a gamepad or the WSAD keys). In addition, there are many land and sea vehicles available to move around faster or to use in battle.
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ZED
October 30, 2024, End of Life
Adventure, Crowdfunding, Exploration Games, Puzzle Elements, FPP, Indie Games, Meta Quest / Oculus, Singleplayer, SteamVR, VR.
A first-person exploration adventure game developed by Eagre Games led by Chuck Carter, the co-creator of the cult Myst series. The player assumes the role of a Dreamer whose task is to piece together the most important memories and pass them on to his granddaughter before his imminent death. The gameplay formula of ZED is based on exploration of an exotic, ever-changing world and solving complicated logic puzzles that reflect the process of piecing the protagonist’s fragmented memories together. In case of the especially difficult puzzles, the player can make use of various hints that can be encountered in the course of the game. The production is powered by Unreal Engine 4 which provides breathtaking graphics. Moreover, the gameplay is accompanied by atmospheric music. The title was developed after a successful fundraiser at Kickstarter.
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Killing Floor: Incursion
October 30, 2024, End of Life
Action, Very Brutal, FPP, FPS, Horror, Internet, Co-op, Meta Quest / Oculus, Multiplayer, PlayStation VR, Singleplayer, SteamVR, Shooters, VR.
A spin-off to Killing Floor, an FPS series developed by Tripwire Interactive. The game was made for Oculus Rift and Oculus Touch controllers. In Killing Floor: Incursion we play as a soldier of an elite unit, Horzine Security Forces, who along with their companions must face Zeds, a type of zombie known by fans of the series. The game is an FPS with very arcade gameplay. Our goal is to eliminate everything that moves and doesn't look like a human. To accomplish this task we use various weapons (including knives, pistols, etc.) which can be found while we are exploring the locations that contain secrets about Zeds' origin. The graphics are slightly worse than in Killing Floor 2, however, when compared to other VR games, they still look good.
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Mech Wars
October 30, 2024, End of Life
Action, Indie Games, Internet, Mechs, MOBA, Multiplayer, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
An action MOBA game developed by the Turkish developer Han Studios. The story is set in a post nuclear world where there is an ongoing fight for resources and forcing ideologies on others. Mech Wars has three factions that are competing with each other: the Alliance that occupies the biggest cities, the Resistance that lives in the deserts and the mysterious Unknown that occupies the most polluted, forbidden areas. The players can control one of the sides of the conflict and the basics of the gameplay are typical for MOBA games. The focus is on fights between players that are accompanied by their support units. Besides that, the players can also find interesting mechanics such as extensive crafting and equipment modification system that allows them to not only produce items and upgrade them but also to transfer special attributes of certain items. Factories that produce AI controlled armies are another interesting aspect. During matches those factories can be either destroyed or taken over.
Ingress
October 30, 2024, End of Life
Adventure, Strategic Elements, Internet, MMO, Augmented Reality, Free-to-play.
MMOG (Massively Multiplayer Online location-based Game) in which we support the Enlightened who want to gain power from the recently discovered energy of Exotic Matter or Resistance Movement, which wants to protect humanity from its negative influence.
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