End State
December 1, 2022, Early Access
Strategy, Indie Games, Singleplayer, Tactics, Terrorism, Turn-based.
A tactical turn-based strategy game tackling the subject of modern terrorism, developed by Iron Sight. The Finish dev team was inspired by genre classics such as XCOM or the Jagged Alliance series. The action of End State takes place in Eastern Europe, where numerous gangs and private military organizations freely engage in criminal activities. The player takes command of a mercenary group that has to gather intelligence regarding the terrorist operations in the region, and then track down and eliminate its leaders. Our job is to recruit, train, and equip our employees, and assume direct control of them during each mission. The encounters are turn-based, while each person is limited by the amount of available action points. The key to success is the right use of covers and obstacles, as well as diverse tactics, from coordinated stealth actions, up to risky assaults supported by sniper fire.
Deckstorm: Duel of Guardians
December 15, 2016, End of Life
Puzzle, Fantasy, Internet, Card Games, Multiplayer, Singleplayer.
Mobile card game in fantasy world, which is in state of chaos after the destruction of Sacred Spire. We play as one of the guardians of the Spire, trying to overcome the situation. Gameplay of Deckstorm: Duel of Guardian focuses on dueling with cards representing characters, spells and items. As usual, completing a deck the fits our play style is highly important. Despite its complex mechanics, gameplay is very fast-paced, mainly due to lack of turns, as all players act at the same time. This results in short, but intensive matches, as players must predict opponent’s plays rather than counter them. Additionally, the game offers an extensive card development system inspired by RPG titles. Unsurprisingly, single player campaign acts as prologue to multiplayer experience.
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Laser Disco Defenders
December 15, 2016, End of Life
Arcade, 2D, Indie Games, Science Fiction, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer.
A two-dimensional arcade shoot'em up game. First serious commercial production created by the British studio Out of Bound Games. The plot of Laser Disco Defenders is set in a cartoonish sci-fi realm where the main characters defend the world against various threats. Our protagonists must retrieve a powerful artifact called Mirror Moon that had been stolen by evil Lord Monotone, who plans to use it for his (evil) purposes. The game is a classic 2D twin-stick shooter. We travel in zero gravity, moving through randomly generated labyrinths where we fight numerous opponents and face other dangers. Luckily, useful equipment unlocks as we gain experience, giving us unique new skills. Laser Disco Defenders features both music and aesthetics taken straight from the 1970s.
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Tricky Towers
December 15, 2016, End of Life
Puzzle, 2D, Arcade Elements, Internet, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Singleplayer, Tetris.
An action logic game developed by Dutch studio WeirdBeard. It is an expansion of the previous game from the same creators, known as 99 Bricks Wizard Academy. Tricky Towers is another version of the classic Tetris formula. The players are tasked with placing colorful bricks that fall from the sky. After combining the bricks, they don’t disappear but create a tower. The player must create as high construction as possible. An advanced physics engine makes the task harder – the tower can collapse if the pieces are combined incorrectly. In addition to that, the players assumes the role of sorcerers, who can use various spells during the game to help themselves or make the task harder for their opponents. The game focuses mostly on multiplayer mode for up to four players in which the winner is the person whose building survives the longest time.
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Just Sing
December 15, 2016, End of Life
Party, Karaoke, Multiplayer, Music, Splitscreen, Singleplayer.
A karaoke game created by iNiS. It is a spin-off of one of Ubisoft's flagship franchises - Just Dance, a series developed since 2009. In contrast to Just Dance, Just Sing requires the player to sing along the lyrics which are displayed at the bottom of the screen. The game monitors the player's voice and reads the movements of their lips in order to evaluate their performance. Just Sing features the latest hits and can be enjoyed in several game modes, both for single and multiplayer experience (up to 4 players). An opportunity to shoot one's own video clip is an additional feature of the game, but the player can also share their clips with others. The game requires either Kinect or PlayStation Camera. Having neither of these devices, the player can still enjoy the game with a smartphone in their hand (a special application needs to be installed first).
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Revelation Online
December 15, 2016, End of Life
RPG, Fantasy, Internet, MMO, MMORPG, PvE, PvP, TPP, Free-to-play.
A fantasy MMORPG developed by NetEase. The plot of Revelation Online tells of a typical struggle between good and evil, and the players assume the role of heroes whose task is to defend the world of Nuanor from the forces of darkness. The key gameplay element is exploration of the vast world that is divided into ten provinces and three big cities. We also have to perform story quests and take part in so-called raids, during which we visit dungeons, find treasures, and face powerful enemies. There are several character classes at players’ disposal, each having different abilities that are developed with our progress. The main distinguishing feature of Revelation Online is the fact that our characters can fly (although you have to gain the 29th level first) in addition to walking. Moreover, the developers prepared three different control schemes so every player can pick the one they prefer.
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Rush Rally 2
December 15, 2016, End of Life
Racing, Internet, Multiplayer, Rally, Singleplayer.
The second installment in the mobile series of racing games developed by studio Brownmonster, a developer experienced in the genre. Rush Rally 2 allows the players to participate in various rallies that take place on more than 70 varied tracks in seven countries of the world. The title has a slightly more realistic driving model than most other mobile games. The tracks are different not only in their looks but in the surface and weather conditions as well, which impacts the way one controls the vehicle. In addition to that, the vehicles can be upgraded in order to improve their performance. In addition to rivalry with AI, one can also race against the ghosts of other players and participate in various funny mini-games like driving through a construction site or avoiding incoming missiles. The game was created using Rush Engine and features high quality graphics, detailed cars and realistic physics.
90 Minute Fever
December 15, 2016, End of Life
Sports, Indie Games, Internet, Manager, Football Manager, MMO, Football, Free-to-play.
A MMO football manager that is the debut title from studio Isokron. In contrast to typical games of the genre, such as Football Manager, the game focuses only on duels between the players. The game allows one to create its own club from scratch and then to lead it to conquer the football world by deciding the team's roster and tactics, and managing all the key aspects of the club's activities. The game focuses on interactions between players, both directly, by playing matches, and indirectly, by influencing economy. One of the interesting features is the Time Portal system that allows us to bring real players from the past to join the team. In contrast to other online managers, 90 Minute Fever doesn’t require one to slowly climb the career ladder. From the very beginning it allows experienced players to challenge themselves in other modes. The game lacks any pay-to-win features, but playing requires a monthly subscription.
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Organ Trail: Complete Edition
December 15, 2016, End of Life
Simulation, 2D, RPG Elements, Post-apocalypse, Singleplayer, Survival, PlayStation Exclusive, Zombie.
A complete edition of an old school simulation game with RPG features. The title takes place in a world filled with zombies and the player's task is to survive. The game is a pastiche of the classic title The Oregon Trail which told the story of a group of settlers colonizing America. During the game, the player controls a group of survivors who travel through the USA in an old car. In order to survive, they must gather food and other useful items like medications and fuel. They must also regularly repair their vehicle. The game also contains fights with undead bosses. In addition to the basic game, Organ Trail: Complete Edition also contains Endless and Final Cut DLCs which expand the game with new features like new enemies, bosses and a cooperation mode. The game features old school, pixel graphics and takes the form of an education show that is teaching young kids how to survive during a zombie apocalypse.
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Crusader Kings II: The Reaper's Due
December 15, 2016, End of Life
Strategy, Economic, Grand Strategy, Historical, Internet, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, The Middle Ages.
The 12th expansion for 2012’s grand strategy game by Paradox Interactive, Crusader Kings II. In The Reaper’s Due, the developers focused on historical epidemics such as the Black Death which was the plague that gathered a bloody harvest in 13th century Europe. Therefore, the add-on introduces several new mechanics. The most important ones are obviously diseases that spread throughout the map of the continent. They have a negative influence on, among other things, our army’s numbers as well as finances. The latter can be replenished by forcing large dividends on prosperous provinces that pay us in gold and workforce. We can protect our people from diseases, though, thanks to hospitals and doctors who have access to the latest medical knowledge but their presence not always can prevent an epidemic. Apart from the aforementioned novelties, the gameplay is traditionally enriched by new event chains.
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Paint it Back
December 15, 2016, End of Life
Puzzle, 2D, Singleplayer, Sudoku.
An interesting puzzle game in which we play the role of a beginner artist. Our task is to help a more experienced colleague reconstruct his damaged collection. The production represents a sub-species nonogram, based on the popular Sudoku.
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Star Wars: Battlefront - Rogue One: X-Wing VR Mission
December 15, 2016, End of Life
Action, FPP, Space, PlayStation VR, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Star Wars, Shooters, PlayStation Exclusive, VR.
A free expansion for Star Wars: Battlefront, available only on PS4 with PlayStation VR. In contrast to the basic version of the game, X-Wing VR Mission is not a shooter in which the player controls various characters. Instead, the DLC the player takes control of the titular starfighter and participates in a large-scale space battle. A space destroyer, among other spacecrafts, also participates in the battle. The player must not only control the vehicle, but shoot various opponents as well. Thanks to the VR technology, the player can feel like a real X-Wing pilot. The action is shown from a first-person perspective and during the game the player can freely look around the cockpit that was recreated with details and precision.
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Trials on Tatooine
December 15, 2016, End of Life
Action, Movies, FPP, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Star Wars, SteamVR, VR, Free-to-play.
Trials on Tatooine is set in the universe of Star Wars. It's a free, experimental action game developed with Virtual Reality sets in mind. It was created by ILMxLAB, which consists of some members of the legendary studio, Industrial Light & Magic, which worked on CGI for over three hundred movies. The story of the game is set in between the 6th and 7th episode of the Star Wars saga. The protagonist is a Padawan of Luke Skywalker, whose task is to help Luke in restoring the Jedi Order. Trials of Tatooine can't really be called a full-fledged action game - it was developed simply to exhibit the capabilities of VR sets. The player's goals in the game are simple; it can be repairing the Millenium Falcon, or deflecting projectiles with a Lightsaber. Apart from action sequences, the game also shows some old and well-known characters such as R2D2, 3CPO, or Boba Fett.
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Vader Immortal: A Star Wars VR Series
December 15, 2016, End of Life
Action, Episodic, Movies, Meta Quest / Oculus, PlayStation VR, Action Adventure, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Star Wars, VR.
A simple adventure game for VR headgear, developed by ILMxLab, the creators of a similar game Trials of Tatooine. The creative team of Darth Vader VR included the famous screenwriter David S. Goyer, and the story he wrote is considered as canon in the Star Wars universe, placing it on par with the comics and the movies. A the title suggests, you play as Darth Vader himself and learn a new original story focused on him. The gameplay is not too complex and it's restricted to interacting with other characters and the environment. The game is set in a dynamic world with a day/night cycle and changing weather conditions, and the world is in constant flux, even after the end of the story campaign.
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Pool Live Pro
December 15, 2016, End of Life
Sports, Billiards, Facebook, Internet, Multiplayer, Polish, Singleplayer, Social Networking, Free-to-play.
A social billiard game played by the Polish GameDesire studio, focused on competition between players. In the game we can compete in the classic eight, nine and the so-called Blackpool. The currency won is used to unlock new billiard clubs and to buy in new competitions.
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Lantern
December 15, 2016, End of Life
Adventure, Experimental/artistic, Exploration Games, Arcade Elements, Indie Games, Meta Quest / Oculus, PlayStation VR, Singleplayer, SteamVR, TPP, VR.
An unusual exploration game developed by Italian studio Storm in a Teacup. The plot of the game focuses on an Asian princess whose tears caused the world around her to lose its colors and start dying. The player assumes the role of a small lantern and is tasked with returning the life and colors to the realm by making everyone remember about the power of love. There are four areas to visit, each with different architecture and environment. The unusual protagonist is transported there by the wind. The lantern is able to turn other lanterns on, bring petrified animals back to life and activate various devices encountered on the way. The title features high quality three-dimensional graphics inspired by oriental aesthetics. The title supports virtual reality goggles, but the device isn’t mandatory for the game to work.
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Crush Online
December 15, 2016, End of Life
Strategy, MMO, MOBA, PvP, Free-to-play.
Crush Online is an MMO developed by Korean studio JoyImpact. The game is focused on dynamic PvP duels, evoking games such as League of Legends or Dota 2. Crush Online is set in a fantastic world of Gaia, inhabited by three factions fighting for influence. At the beginning of the game, players choose one of these and create their avatar, which will then be developed throughout the game. The recipe of the duels is similar to most popular MOBA games; some NPCs help the player during battles as they divert enemies from attacking player’s defense towers. A curious addition to the gameplay is the fact that the gameworld exists permanently, in the sense that – contrary to other games – it constantly changes even after a match ends. As in any respectable MMO, here we can join guilds, forge alliances and take part in battles for control over a given territory. The award for this are different kinds of loot and powerful character upgrades.
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Shadows of Kurgansk
December 15, 2016, End of Life
Action, Crafting, RPG Elements, FPP, Horror, Indie Games, Internet, Multiplayer, Action Adventure, Sandbox, Singleplayer, Survival.
A survival adventure game with RPG and horror features developed by Russian studio Yadon in cooperation with Gaijin Entertainment. It is an improved and advanced version of a mobile title The Abandoned. Shadow of Kurgansk takes place in the post-apocalyptic Zone, filled with mysterious military bases and research facilities, weird anomalies and terrifying creatures. The player assumes the role of a survivor of an unknown disaster and is tasked with surviving and finding a way out of this place. He will have to face many dangers, such as wild animals, hordes of mutant monsters and corrupted military units. The mechanics of the game are trying to combine traits of sandbox survival simulators with survival horror. What distinguish the title from other projects are very dark, post-apocalyptic atmosphere and the world that changes drastically after the night falls.
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Cricket Captain 2016
December 15, 2016, End of Life
Sports, Internet, Cricket, Manager, Multiplayer, Singleplayer.
Cricket Captain 2016 is another installment in the cricket manager series, developed in cooperation by Childish Things and a renown cricket player, Chris Rogers. In Cricket Captain 2016, players get a chance to manage their own Cricket team, and their task is to set the squad and tactics, search for new players, and lead the club through subsequent games. In this edition of the game, there are 79 teams in total, divided into five leagues. The games are held as part of the World Cup, as well as historic scenarios. One of the main novelties of the game is the day/night cycle, allowing the games to take place during nighttime as well, under slightly different circumstances. In Cricket Captain, the action is shown from various camera perspectives. Apart from playing solo, players from all over the world can compete in multiplayer competition.
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The Ancients AR
December 15, 2016, End of Life
Strategy, Fantasy, Indie Games, Polish, RTS, Augmented Reality, Singleplayer, Ships.
Game designed for goggles of virtual reality. The production was created in cooperation with the Warsaw-based Immersion studio, specializing in VR technology, with the artist Jakub Rózalski, responsible for the 1920+ universe.
Ever Oasis
December 15, 2016, End of Life
RPG, Action RPG, Singleplayer, Nintendo Exclusive.
Ever Oasis is another game from the Japanese studio Grezzo, created in cooperation with Nintendo. Ever Oasis is an action RPG that focuses on world exploration and combat. Tethu, the game's protagonist, has to not only find his missing brother, but also create a well-functioning oasis in the middle of a desert to help him prepare for the confrontation with the forces of Chaos. By doing various quests we get the so-called 'dewadems', a currency that will allow us to build new buildings in our settlement and to buy more powerful equipment. During our adventures we will meet some NPCs that will aid us in our quest or will want to live in our oasis. Combat, one of the game's key elements, is purely arcade. Key to victory lies in striking effectively, doing powerful combo attacks (the possibility to swap between the members of our party anytime we want), and evading our enemies' strikes. Ever Oasis has eye-pleasing visuals. The game also features a characteristic, cartoon-inspired style.
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Industry Giant II
December 15, 2016, End of Life
Strategy, Economic, Singleplayer, Isometric View.
Co-developed by Fancy Bytes and Reactor studios, a refreshed version of the economic strategy from 2002. The title takes us to the 19th and 20th-century United States where you can manage your business – start with a small company and make it into a top international corporation. The title features real economic dependencies – the player needs to be aware of economic fluctuations and face historical problems, like the Prohibition era. There game features more than 150 real products from the 20th century and more than 50 types of vehicles, while the gameplay takes place on 20 huge maps. Being the backbone of the game, the campaign includes 20 quests that gradually become more and more difficult. Furthermore, the title introduces a complex game mode called Pro-Mode with every important statistic and date. The game utilizes satisfactory visuals which, in contrast to the first installment, make use of full HD resolution.
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NBA Live Mobile
December 15, 2016, End of Life
Sports, Basketball, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.
NBA Live Mobile is a mobile edition of the popular series by Electronic Arts, distributed through a free-to-play model with microtransactions. In terms of mechanics, NBA Live Mobile is a basketball version of the Ultimate Team mode known from FIFA – NBA’s sister series; it combines features of a typical simulator with elements of a collectable card game. During the game, players choose an NBA basketball team to take charge of, and their main goal is to lead that team to the top. The centerpiece of this game is managing the team. As a manager, the player has to set the team’s tactics and sign new players, who become available gradually through subsequently unlocked (or bought for real money) card packs. After building the team, players take part in different games, trying to meet various challenges provided by the developers. In terms of technology, the game is one of the best looking, and the most complex titles available on mobile platforms.
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The Fall Part 2: Unbound
December 15, 2016, End of Life
Adventure, 2.5D, Indie Games, Metroidvania, Platformers, Action Adventure, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
An action adventure game with platformer elements, developed by the independent studio Over the Moon Games. The production is a direct sequel to The Fall which debuted in 2014. After the events of the original, ARID reaches the global network and her primary task is to save herself — the heroine, who is an advanced artificial intelligence, takes over various robots to do so. The gameplay of The Fall Part 2: Unbound is presented from a side view. The fun is focused on exploration of the places we visit and assuming control over various characters that have different abilities and limitations. The key to success is to use their individual capabilities not only while moving through locations but also when solving puzzles or fighting. The production is powered by the Unity technology, which provides decent graphics. Contrary to its predecessor, the title was released on many platforms simultaneously.
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EVEREST VR
December 15, 2016, End of Life
Simulation, Exploration Games, FPP, PlayStation VR, Singleplayer, Winter Sports, SteamVR, VR, Climbing.
A simulation game designed for virtual reality sets, taking us to Himalayas where we conquer the summit of the highest mountain in the world. Production was developed by Icelandic Sólfar Studios collaborating with RVX team, responsible for special effects in the Baltasar Kormáruk movie, Everest. Project was supported financially by many Scandinavian institutions. EVEREST VR lets us experience the beauty of the journey while traveling through five iconic scenes: preparing our expedition at the basecamp, traversing the dangerous Khumbu Icefalls, spending the night in a transition camp, ascending the nearly vertical Hilary Step to finally reach the summit of Everest. Producers took special care to achieve a proper balance between pure simulation and enjoyable experience, making it attractive for a large group of recipients. Visuals were created by using dual imaging photogrammetry and the stunning photos taken while directing the Everest movie.
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The Signal From Tolva
December 15, 2016, End of Life
Action, Exploration Games, FPP, Indie Games, Sandbox, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
A first-person action game with open world, set in a science fiction reality. The Signal From Tölva was developed by the independent developer Big Robot studio, the creators of the humorous Sir, You Are Being Hunted. This time, the player assumes the role of a hacker and takes control of robots that decided to explore an alien planet on their own. In this way, we have to investigate the source of a mysterious signal emitted from beneath the planet’s surface. While conducting the search in the vast, open world, we will often have to clash with hostile factions with the use of a rich arsenal of futuristic weapons and gadgets, including a plasma shield, shockwaves, and so on. Should the robot we control be destroyed, we can hack into another one’s computer and continue playing. Graphics-wise, The Signal From Tölva presents a significantly higher quality than Sir, You Are Being Hunted. The game world combines an original comic style with landscapes characteristic of the science fiction genre.
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Stable Orbit
December 15, 2016, End of Life
Simulation, Strategic Elements, Indie Games, Space, Singleplayer.
A game that belongs to the popular genre of simulators, entrusting the players with a demanding task of building and managing a space station. Stable Orbit is a debut project of the one-man studio Codalyn that was founded by Jim Offerman. The developer previously worked as the main designer of PC versions of such hits like Tomb Raider and Deus Ex: Human Revolution. Stable Orbit takes place in space, more specifically on the Earth's orbit, five years after the deorbit of the International Space Station. The player is tasked with building a new base from the scratch and then gradually expanding it and managing all aspects of its daily functioning. Thanks to the great knowledge of the developer about how such structures work, the game is quite realistic and it faithfully recreates the unique challenges which astronauts must face.
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Rollercoaster Dreams
December 15, 2016, End of Life
Strategy, Amusement Park Builder, Economic, Simulation Elements, PlayStation VR, Singleplayer, PlayStation Exclusive, VR.
A strategic simulation game by Bimboosoft that offers the possibility of building and managing our own theme park. The production features PlayStation VR support and is one of the launch titles bundled with the set. The mechanics of Rollercoaster Dreams draw inspiration from most of other similar games, focusing primarily on the strategic aspect that involves responsibilities connected to managing a theme park — from building new attractions and food stands, through hiring personnel, to advertising and financial aspect of the entire venture. In the game, we can design our own rollercoasters but the biggest highlight is the possibility of testing every attraction ourselves with the use of virtual reality that provides players with realistic experience that is comparable to an actual visit to a real theme park.
The Diary of Arthur Gilman
December 15, 2016, End of Life
Adventure, Cthulhu, FPP, Indie Games, Singleplayer, Survival Horror.
A first-person perspective horror adventure game based on the works of H.P. Lovecraft. The Diary of Arthur Gilman was created by CounterCurrent Games, studio responsible for several successful mods for the Amnesia series. The player takes control of the titular Arthur Gilman who visits places out of a nightmare: starting with strange households, through a gloomy forest, and ending with narrow streets and underground tunnels. These places hold mysteries, the revealing of which is one of the most important tasks in the game. The tense atmosphere is intensified by scarce lighting and paintings inspired by Cthulhu mythology. During the game, you will have to face forces out of this world and visit alien dimensions for a number of times. The plot is revealed by reading notes found by the protagonist and by chatting with NPCs. Depending on your actions, the ending will differ. The Diary of Arthur Gilman is powered by Unreal Engine 4.
Carrier Deck
December 15, 2016, End of Life
Simulation, Helicopters, Planes, Singleplayer.
A management-based simulator developed by Every Single Soldier. The player assumes the role of air traffic control officer aboard the USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76), a Nimitz-class aircraft carrier. Particular missions take place on the oceans all over the world and involve managing the crew and equipment of the ship - all this to prepare the machines in time for a safe take off from the deck and to ensure their safety when they return from each mission. The aircraft carrier hosts various airplanes (E-2 Hawkeye, F/A-18 Hornet) and choppers (Seahawk, Chinook). Designing the right queue for the machines and avoiding any collisions is crucial, as the difficulty level increases with one’s progress through the game. Moreover, the player has to pay attention to the changing weather conditions. The visuals featured by Carrier Deck are limited; nonetheless, the developers managed to represent the models of particular aircraft quite well - this regards also the USS Ronald Reagan itself.
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Call of R'lyeh
December 15, 2016, End of Life
Adventure, Cthulhu, Exploration Games, FPP, Indie Games, Singleplayer.
A short, exploratory adventure by FPP, using motifs taken from the work of H.P. Lovecraft. The game takes us to the sunken city of R'lyeh, where according to legend lies sleeping Cthulhu, and our task is to find ten artifacts that will allow us to free ourselves from the nightmare.
Battleship (2016)
December 15, 2016, End of Life
Strategy, Internet, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Ships, Turn-based.
Another digital adaptation of the popular Battleship game. This edition was created by Ubisoft. Gameplay rules are similar to the original game. During the game the player is tasked with destroying all ships of his opponent. The ships are hidden in various parts of the map that is divided into a grid. In contrast to "classic" naval duels that usually take place on a piece of paper, the console version has attractive, three-dimensional graphics and advanced social functions. Battleship offers two main gameplay modes. In addition to the classic mode, the player can also play Clash at Sea mode, in which during the game he or she gathers resources and activates various special abilities of units. The game also has a story campaign during which one completes a series of missions. The game allows the player to challenge the artificial intelligence or play like in a typical PvP game – both locally on one console and through the Internet.
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Stars in Shadow
December 15, 2016, End of Life
Strategy, 2D, 4X, Economic, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
A space turn-based 4X strategy game by Ashdar Games. In Stars in Shadow, we can create our own empire and lead it to interstellar domination. There are seven different factions and six sentient races at our disposal, each of which has its own history, unique development path, and goals. The gameplay is based on the four pillars of the genre: exploration, expansion, exploitation, and extermination, and the key to success is to ensure a proper foundation for our superpower by harvesting raw materials, conducting scientific research, and establishing relations with remaining factions. Depending on our strategy, the game has us take part in turn-based fights in space or on planets’ surfaces, in which entire armadas of ships as well as infantry, vehicles, and mechs can participate.
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Joe Danger Infinity
December 15, 2016, End of Life
Racing, Auto-runner, Arcade Elements, Indie Games, Stunt, Singleplayer.
Another of the mobile versions of the popular Joe Danger series. This time both our hero and the game world have undergone a lot of miniaturization. During the game we take part in crazy toy races taking place in different rooms of a detached house.
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Breaking Point Standalone
December 15, 2016, End of Life
Action, FPP, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Post-apocalypse, Sandbox, Singleplayer, Survival, Zombie.
A stand-alone version of one of the most popular modifications to Arma III, changing this tactical shooting into a sandbox survival simulator in the world after the zombie apocalypse. Breaking Point Standalone runs on Unreal Engine 4 graphics engine and significantly develops many elements of the original mechanics.
Despicable Me: Minion Rush
December 15, 2016, End of Life
Arcade, Auto-runner, Cartoons, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.
An auto runner game based on the famous animated film Despicable Me, known in Poland under the title How to steal the Moon. During the game, we guide the minions, which we run on the beach, avoiding obstacles, collecting items, etc. We also run on the beach.
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The Miskatonic
December 15, 2016, End of Life
Adventure, 2D, Crowdfunding, Cthulhu, Humorous, Indie Games, Singleplayer, Visual Novel.
The Miskatonic is a side-scrolling adventure game with visual novel elements, inspired by the works of H.P. Lovecraft. The game offers a rather comical twist on the concepts created by the Loner from Providence. The players assume the role of a young witch, who gets admitted to the titular university of Miskatonic. She wants to use the knowledge gained over the course of her studies to summon one of the Outer Gods, Shub-Niggurath.
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Super Stardust Ultra VR
December 15, 2016, End of Life
Action, Internet, Co-op, Space, Multiplayer, PlayStation VR, Singleplayer, PlayStation Exclusive, VR.
A special installment in the series of space action shooters. Super Stardust Ultra VR was created for PlayStation VR sets. In the game the player assumes the role of a pilot of a small space ship and is tasked with exterminating hordes of Aliens and destroying meteorites. Player can choose from many levels and the game supports online scoreboards where users can compare their achievements. Since the title uses VR technology, the game modes known from previous installments were refreshed. There is also a new game mode called Invasion Zone in which action is shown from first-person perspective and the player aims by moving their head.
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Hacker Evolution Immersion
December 15, 2016, Early Access
Simulation, 2D, Puzzle Elements, Indie Games, Singleplayer.
A logic and simulation game developed by the Romanian team at exosyphen studios. Hacker Evolution IMMERSION is the fourth title in the series started in 2002. The plot of the game references modern conspiracy theories related to the rapid development of information technologies. The player assumes the role of a talented hacker, breaking into various systems where he learns about a conspiracy related to so fast technological advancement of humanity. Hacker Evolution IMMERSION combines the traits of a simulation game with a logic action game. The player can not only hack into computers in search for heavily-guarded information, but he can also hack banking and satellite servers. The money he obtains can be used for upgrading his hardware, which increases his capabilities. The gameplay concentrates on proper resource management and solving numerous riddles and minigames related to bypassing more and more advanced security systems. Hacker Evolution IMMERSION offers simple futuristic visuals.
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PlayStation VR Worlds
December 15, 2016, End of Life
Action, Exploration Games, FPP, PlayStation VR, Singleplayer, PlayStation Exclusive, VR.
A set of five varied games developed by Sony Computer Entertainment, created specifically for the PlayStation VR hardware and serving first and foremost to demonstrate the headgear's capabilities. The PlayStation VR Worlds set includes: the action game The London Heist, in which you play as a gangster trying to escape from the crime scene, a skateboard racing game VR Luge, set in the sunny California, the simulation game Into The Deep, in which you play as a deep sea scientist surveying the ocean in a special cage and avoiding the attacks of sea predators, the action game Scavenger's Odyssey, in which you play as a space treasure hunter, traveling on a futuristic mech-like vehicle, and a minimalistic sports game Danger Ball, in which you play against other players by deflecting a ball with your head and using many special abilities.
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The Longest Five Minutes
December 15, 2016, End of Life
RPG, 2D, Fantasy, jRPG, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
A unique jRPG by Syupro-DX and Nippon Ichi Software. In The Longest Five Minutes you play as a warrior who's trying to regain his lost memories. The game starts in an unusual way — it begins with the final boss fight. The protagonist, however, can remember neither happened on the way to the dark lord's dwelling nor how to defeat the enemy. Conversations with his companions and the dark lord's taunts revive his memories in the form of flashbacks, during which you explore varied environments, talk to NPCs, and complete main story quests as well as side quests. During the game, your party participates in many turn-based battles. The Longest Five Minutes features colorful pixel-art visuals, based on the classic jRPGs.
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Atelier Firis: The Alchemist and the Mysterious Journey
December 15, 2016, End of Life
RPG, Crafting, Fantasy, jRPG, Singleplayer, TPP, Turn-based.
The eighteenth major installment of Atelier, an complex, long-running jRPG series developed since 1997 mainly by Gust, a Japanese studio. We assume the role of the eponymous girl, Firis Mistlud, who decides to leave her underground mining town and embark on a journey into the unknown. On the surface, the heroine must face various challenges but her alchemic knowledge and mining experience help her get out of trouble. Atelier Firis: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Journey is a new opening for the entire series, introducing many new solutions into the gameplay. Among these, the biggest game world in history of the franchise is the most noteworthy, as well as previously unavailable abilities and the possibility of shaping the world with the decisions you make. Turn-based combat is another very important element. In combat, we can use not only standard and special attacks but also bombs, poisons, and other equipment crafted by Firis.
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The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II
December 15, 2016, End of Life
RPG, Fantasy, jRPG, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, TPP, Turn-based.
A continuation to a jRPG bearing the same title. The game is part of a larger universe known from the The Legend of Heroes series. Trails of Cold Steel II begins a month after the events depicted in the first installment. The civil war in Erebonia began for good. Rean's goals are to find the remaining students from the Seventh Grade, as well as to put an end to the bloody conflict, which has torn the protagonist's native country apart. Although the experience is based on the gameplay formula of the previous installment, the creators decided to introduce a few changes. The so-called Tactical Link System, which provided new combos and other tactical abilities used in conjunction with other characters with whom the protagonist has established relationships, appears in this game in the company of the new feature - Overdrive Mode - which allows the linked team-members to continuously execute attacks during even up to 3 turns in a row. Exploration was improved as well - the player traverses the extensive locations on foot, aboard a customizable airship, on horseback, or by a motorcycle. Furthermore, the protagonist can recruit allies from among the NPCs scattered throughout the game world. The game features decent-quality graphics inspired by manga style.
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Impossible Bottles
December 15, 2016, End of Life
Puzzle, 2D, Experimental/artistic, Indie Games, Rhythm, Singleplayer.
A premium mobile logic puzzle game by Honig Studios, up until now known from educational programs. Impossible Bottles follows the story of a scientist, who wants to create an inexhaustible source of energy for all the people in the world. To achieve that, he builds gigantic mechanical golems that produce energy. However, they don't work properly, so your task is to find solutions to all the technical problems. During the game, you visit various locations divided into two zones: the upper zone, where the people live, and the lower zone for the robots. The maps, although they are rather small, vary greatly and e.g. one of them features the Aztecs and their mechanical god, while another is inhabited by ordinary people living in a small house with a crazy tiny robot. Impossible Bottles features beautiful artistic visuals.
Corona Blossom Vol. 1 Gift From the Galaxy
December 15, 2016, End of Life
Adventure, Indie Games, Japan, Singleplayer, Visual Novel.
A classic representative of the visual novel genre. The game was created and published by independent studio Front Wing, creators of ISLAND and the Grisaia series. Corona Blossom Vol. 1 Gift From the Galaxy presents the story of Keiji, a young creator of robots and other machines, who drops out of college, abandoning city life in order to move in with his grandfather, who lives in the countryside. One day Keiji discovers an unknown life form called R-ne which fell on Earth with a piece of a meteorite. The mysterious creature takes the appearance of a girl whom Keiji once knew and it asks him to help her in returning to her home planet. A female space pirate who has bad intentions towards R-ne will stand in their way. Since it is a visual novel, player is tasked with scrolling through subsequent pages of text-based narrative enhanced with backgrounds and character portraits. During the game the player doesn’t have any influence on the events only learning the story created by the developers. Similarly as in most other games of the genre, the Corona Blossom Vol.1 features manga style visuals.
Warhammer 40,000: Sanctus Reach
December 15, 2016, End of Life
Strategy, RPG Elements, Multiplayer, PBeM, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Turn-based, Warhammer 40,000.
A turn-based strategy game set in the Warhammer 40K universe, developed by debuting Scottish studio Straylight Entertainment. The game takes place in the 41st century, during the incessant conflict between the rival races. You lead one of the Space Marines chapters, called the Space Wolves, who resist the devastating orc invasion, led by Grukk Face-Rippa. Warhammer 40,000: Sanctus Reach features two story campaigns, consisting of about 50 missions, and you can use 30 varied units, both standard ones and legendary ones. The gameplay is turn-based, although the pace is fast, and it is important to use tactical maneuvers and pay attention to the topography. As the game progresses, you units gain experience and level up. The game also features a quick fight mode, in which you battle the AI or another player in the PBEM+ system.
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Nobunaga's Ambition: Sphere of Influence - Ascension
December 15, 2016, End of Life
Strategy, Economic, Grand Strategy, Historical, Japan, War Strategy, Turn-based, 16th Century.
A turn-based strategy game developed by Koei Tecmo. The action of the title takes place in Japan during the Sengoku era (years 1467-1573). Similarly as in the previous installments of the series, the main part of the game are the story campaigns in which the players can learn about the history of various actual people such as Yukimura Sanada, Masamune Date or Ieyasu Tokugawa. More than two thousand of playable characters appear in Nobunaga's Ambition: Sphere of Influence – Ascension. The story tells about the events that led to the birth of the Tokugawa Shogunate. The gameplay is turn-based and concentrates on managing one’s fief, providing the army with technology, training soldiers, trading with neighbors and waging wars. Naval battles and sieges are a novelty in the series. The player can even start his carrier as a regular officer who climbs the ladder of the military career. The game features high-quality (for the genre’s standards) graphics.
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Command Live: Old Grudges Never Die
December 15, 2016, End of Life
Strategy, 2D, Grand Strategy, RTS, Singleplayer, War Strategy, Modern Conflicts.
The first expansion to the advanced strategy game Command: Modern Air/Naval Operations released by Matrix Games and Slitherine. Command Live: Old Grudges Never Die focuses on the civil war in Syria. The player takes control of forces of either Russia or Turkey and joins the conflict. Depending on which nation the player selects, various tasks will await him. Turkey must protect its air space but can't start the war on its own or threaten the Russian soldiers. However, it can freely bomb the positions of Kurds. Russia’s main objective is to help the Syrian government in fighting against the rebels. The player can start an offensive against ISIS or help the Kurds on the north. Russia can start a war with Turkey and it must avoid giving a reason for NATO and USA to join the conflict. As always, the game is played on a two-dimensional strategic map on which the player gives orders to units.
Sunless Sea: Zubmariner
December 15, 2016, End of Life
RPG, 2D, Roguelike, Singleplayer, Steampunk.
A DLC for a well-received production by Failbetter Games that combines elements of strategy, adventure, and roguelike RPG. Sunless Sea: Zubmariner is focused on an entirely new story that takes place in the steampunk universe known from the vanilla game but introduces some changes in the gameplay mechanics. The players’ task is once again to explore the seas, only this time they descend into the depths, assuming control of a steam submarine. The player visits ports located not only on the surface but also beneath it, which is reflected in different behavior of their residents, among other things. Exploration remains at the core of the game. We encounter a myriad of underwater objects and sea monsters that often pose a serious threat to our watercraft. While playing, it is necessary to take care of our relations with the crew and to control the level of oxygen on board as well as to monitor the sonar that indicates both potential enemies and new places of interest.
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A Place for the Unwilling
December 15, 2016, End of Life
Adventure, 2D, Crowdfunding, Experimental/artistic, Indie Games, Singleplayer, Isometric View.
An open world adventure game inspired by productions such as Sunless Sea and The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask. In A Place for the Unwilling we find ourselves in a small city full of various secrets and riddles.
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