Beacon
December 15, 2021
Action, Indie Games, Roguelike, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Shooters, Isometric View.
A science-fiction roguelike shooter employing isometric view and created by Monothetic - a studio established by active members of Half-Life 2 modding community. The player assumes the role of Freja - a hired female pilot whose ship crashes on the surface of an unknown planet. Although the protagonist dies, she gets revived by a cloning station which survived the crash. In order to escape the planet, Freja has to make her way through hordes of hostile alien life forms and find materials required to communicate with those capable of rescuing her. The player explores procedurally generated environments and shoots enemies. In-game death is permanent and forces the player to start over from the very beginning. What makes the job easier however, is the fact that the protagonist is able to gather DNA from her victims. Different DNA combinations can be created before the next attempt - those give access to useful mutations.
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Partia: The Broken Lineage
November 20, 2012
RPG, Fantasy, Singleplayer, Tactics, Turn-based.
Lot: The Broken Lineage is a tactical turn-based RPG. The game tells the story of a civil war fantasy control over the human kingdom, and the fun comes down mainly to a series of large scale battles.
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Letter Quest: Grimm's Journey
January 30, 2014
Puzzle, RPG Elements, Indie Games, Singleplayer, Verbal.
An unusual logic game that combines a turn-based RPG with elements of the popular board game Scrabble, developed by Bacon Bandit Games. In Letter Quest: Grimm’s Journey, we assume the role of two grim reapers called Grimm and Rose who have to face hordes of ghosts, monsters, and other evil spawn using only the power of… words. While playing, we traverse five varied lands and fight turn-based battles with enemies, which allows us to enhance our character and weapons as we progress in the game. Combat itself is quite unusual, since subsequent clashes involve forming words from a grand dictionary that consists of roughly 190 thousand English words. Damage dealt to an enemy depends on the amount of points scored for a given word. The effect can be further modified with the use of magical potions and items that we can buy for jewels obtained in the course of the game.
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Spareware
March 18, 2016
Action, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Shooters, Top-down, Xbox Exclusive.
An arcade twin-stick shooter game focused around a co-op experience. It was developed by Rusto Games - a small developer team specializing in production of mobile games. Spareware takes the player to a dystopian, futuristic version of Helsinki, where the machines start a rebellion against humans. The player assumes the role of a robot allied with humanity, whose task is to reach the so-called Core and set free the friendly HelOS AI. The game is played from the top-down view and the player can shoot anywhere regardless of the direction they are moving. The robot traverses randomly generated city districts, fighting various enemies. The game features extensive personalization options, allowing the player to replace particular body parts of their machine. As the game progresses, special abilities are unlocked. Although Spareware can be played solo, the game is cooperation-oriented and it is recommended to play with three friends in the multiplayer mode allowing the players to take on the roles of different robots in order to make good use of their individual skills.
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MagNets
January 30, 2015
Arcade, Indie Games, Multiplayer, Singleplayer.
Developed by the industry veteran - Richard Weeks, MagNets is an arcade game in which the player is trying to contain an uprising of machines that has paralyzed Polarity City. One can do this by controlling Faraday - an android that uses an electromagnetic net to disable enemy robots and collect precious minerals from their scrapped bodies. The obtained resources can be transformed with the recycletrone into objects necessary for completing quests as well as gadgets ensuring additional protection during the subsequent fights with the bloxbots. The story campaign comprises twenty challenges, which can be approached in one of the three available difficulty levels. One can face the machines alone or accompanied by a friend in cooperative mode. There is nothing standing on player’s way to fight another player.
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Miitomo
March 16, 2016
Party, Singleplayer, Social Networking, Free-to-play.
A social application for mobile devices created by Nintendo. It allows us to share interesting curiosities concerning ourselves with others and conversely - one can learn something interesting about other users. Thanks to extensive personalization possibilities, Miitomo allows us to create unique three-dimensional avatars - the players are capable not only of modifying their avatars' appearances, but also their voices and personalities. The player answers the questions asked by the avatar so it learns about the user, whose friends can see the answers and comment on them. The photo mode is a different feature - the player chooses the scenery and pose. Then they put different effects on. Photos can be shared with friends on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. The program offers numerous mini-games, such as Miitomo Drop, in which the player drops Mii to the board containing obstacles - depending where they land, the player receives different rewards. Although the game is free-to-play, it features optional microtransactions.
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Sensible World of Soccer
November 15, 1995
Sports, 2D, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Football, Singleplayer, Top-down.
Extended edition of the best-selling football game Sensible Soccer. The title does not bring any major changes to the setting and mechanics of the game, and its most important feature is a powerful database, containing about 1500 club and national teams from all six continents, together with 27 thousand real players. A wide range of game modes is complemented by a new career mode, enriched with simple management options.
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Disney Crossy Road
April 4, 2016
Arcade, Auto-runner, Crossover, Disney, Cartoons, Animated TV Series, Singleplayer.
A free-to-play mobile arcade game developed by Hipster Whale - the creators of the original Crossy Road. The game offers mechanics identical to those present in the original. The player's task is to safely get the character across a street or a river. It is not easy however, for the streets are swarming with speeding vehicles and trains, as well as other obstacles. The controls are simplistic, requiring the player to jump forward and turn left or right only. The game features infinite, randomly generated tracks. The playthrough ends when the player makes a mistake. Starting each new game is all about making more progress than previously - the player competes against other player's high scores as well. What differentiates the game from its predecessor is the roster, including such Disney and Pixar characters such as Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, Mufasa or Buzz Astral. Additional characters can be unlocked using coins collected while playing or by spending real money through microtransactions.
The Lab
April 5, 2016
Arcade, FPP, Minigames, Singleplayer, SteamVR, VR.
A free application developed with virtual reality devices in mind. It was created by Valve Software, the owner of Steam and such franchises as Half-Life, Dota, and Counter-Strike. The Lab is a set of unconnected mini-games that utilize the capabilities of virtual reality. In one of them, the player defends a castle from incoming waves of enemies with a bow. In another, we shoot piles of boxes with a huge sling, while yet another one lets us drive a futuristic vehicle and shoot objects that appear around us. Apart from this kind of fun, The Lab consists of educational programs such as Human Medical Scan, in which we stroll between human body parts, or Solar System that allows us to watch and play with the planets. The Lab presents different setting, depending on the game we play, it could be a cartoonish castle, a meadow, or a futuristic room.
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The Collider 2
April 19, 2016
Arcade, Meta Quest / Oculus, Polish, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Shooters, VR.
A dynamic space shooter and a sequel to The Collider - a simple arcade game developed by Shortbreak. Set in a science-fiction world, the game casts the player in the role of a space fighter pilot who has to engage in a fight against powerful space invaders to save the human race. Once it became clear that conventional weapons are ineffective, the only chance of defeating the enemy was to go inside the mothership in order to destroy it from within. The player completes various missions involving infiltration, reconnaissance or sabotage. Traveling through subsequent tunnels of the mothership's internal structure at high speeds, the player avoids obstacles and different defensive installations. The Collider 2 offers alluring visuals based on Unreal Engine 4. Also, it supports Virtual Reality sets.
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R.B.I. Baseball 16
March 29, 2016
Sports, Baseball, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Singleplayer.
An official baseball sports game, created by studio Major League Baseball Advanced Media which was formed by American Major League Baseball (MLB). Just like the games released in 2014 and 2015, R.B.I. Baseball 16 enables you to become a manager of a selected baseball team from MLB to play one full season and off-season matches for the main trophy. R.B.I. Baseball 16 offers authentic and complete squads for all teams and detailed statistics for particular players, updated regularly during the 2016 season. Significant new features in version 16 include new moves (dives, wall-catches, pump-fakes), improved AI of defensive players, better ball hitting system and upgraded graphics. Apart from single player career and quick match modes, R.B.I. Baseball 16 offers also a versus option for two players playing on one computer or console (it is unavailable on mobile devices).
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Shadow Bug
April 4, 2016
Arcade, 2D, Indie Games, Platformers, Singleplayer.
A mobile platform game from an independent Finish studio Muro, which evolved from a simple but successful project initiated by a few Alto University students. In Shadow Bug, we assume the role of a militant worm armed with two swords. The protagonist's job is to clear the forest of the hostile bugs and other opponents. During the gameplay, we traverse successive levels, in which we meet a whole bunch of different enemies and a large number of traps, which often require some cleverness. The hero can move left or right only, sometimes pushing static objects, but he has a spectacular way of dealing with opponents – his style of fighting is reminiscent of a ninja fighter. After finishing each stage, we receive a rating in form of stars, whose number depends on, among others, the time elapsed and the number of gathered gleaming balls. Shadow Bug has a characteristic graphic layer – only the backgrounds are colored, while the whole foreground, along with the hero and his enemies, is presented in black.
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JumpJet Rex
April 22, 2015
Arcade, 2D, Indie Games, Multiplayer, Platformers, Splitscreen, Singleplayer.
JumpJet Rex is a 2D platform game developed by Canadian indie devs from TreeFortress Games. We play as a likeable dinosaur who uses newest technologies to save his species from doom. Gampley in JumpJet Rex is inspired by the classic platformers. We travel through forty different levels, filled with various traps and enemies that want to see Rex dead. Rocket boots are our primary item and means of transport. Thanks to them, Rex can jump higher than anyone else and move faster through the given level. The game is filled with secrets and hidden items to find. We can use them to change Rex' appearance.
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Tokyo 42
May 31, 2017
Action, Cyberpunk, Internet, Multiplayer, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Stealth, Isometric View.
An isometric cyberpunk action game by SMAC Games. The action of Tokyo 42 is set in a futuristic version of the eponymous metropolis, where we assume the role of a killer who, while performing his lucrative contracts, uncovers a scheme that can change the fate of the world for ever. The gameplay is set in an open world, while the protagonist employs a rich arsenal of weapons and various gadgets. We can also drive vehicles. The available missions were designed in a way that gives the players freedom in choosing their methods — depending on our preferences, we can go in all guns blazing or focus on a stealthy approach. The game is enriched by the fact that the streets of the city are roamed by crowds of ordinary citizens which, depending on the case, can make our job significantly easier or harder.
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Assassin's Creed: Syndicate - The Last Maharaja
March 1, 2016
Action, Historical, Action Adventure, Singleplayer, Stealth.
A DLC for Assassin’s Creed: Syndicate by Ubisoft. The downloadable content requires the base game. The Last Maharaja tells a story of an Indian aristocrat, named Duleep Singh, who is trying to regain his right to the maharaja title. His quest interferes with the plans of the British East India Company and its allies, the Templar Order. Interchangeably assuming the roles of the Frye siblings, the player helps the aforementioned aristocrat in his fight for justice. The plot of The Last Maharaja consists of ten missions integrated into the main campaign of Assassin’s Creed: Syndicate and they can be accessed after completing Sequence 3. Mechanically, the game does not introduce anything new – the DLC a third-person action game with emphasis on free roaming, stealth elements, and dynamic combat.
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Star Wars: Battlefront - Outer Rim
April 5, 2016
Action, FPP, FPS, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Science Fiction, Star Wars, Shooters, TPP, TPS.
The second large expansion pack to an online action game, Star Wars: Battlefront, developed by EA DICE. The Outer Rim DLC introduces four brand new multiplayer maps. They let players fight in the factories and among pipelines and platforms on Sullust, as well as in Jabba the Hutt’s throne room and in his garage on Tatooine. It also expands the game by two new characters: Greedo and Nien Nunba – both are well known to fans of the original movie trilogy. We also get a brand new game mode called Extraction, in which the Rebel forces must see to it that a valuable shipment of resources gets safely delivered to their transport ship, whereas the Empire aims to prevent that from happening. On top of that there are two new weapons and three extra Star Cards: Scatter Gun, Dioxis Grenade, and Adrenaline Stim.
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Near Death
August 2, 2016
Action, Exploration Games, FPP, Action Adventure, Singleplayer, Survival.
Developed by Orthogonal Games, a first-person perspective action game emphasizing survival aspects. In Near Death you assume the role of a woman whose plane crashes near an abandoned research station in Antarctica. In the middle of a blizzard, with temperature falling below -70 degrees Celsius, the protagonist tries to find a way of to survive and escape, which will require her to restore the station to operational status. During gameplay, your life is threatened by a number of dangers and adverse factors – from extreme atmospheric conditions to dangers posed by malfunctions and damage to the research station’s elements. Achieving the objective is additionally hindered by dynamically changing weather conditions, temperature, along with the power and direction of wind. Apart from typical adventure and survival elements, the title features a multitude of arcade sequences.
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Mirage: Arcane Warfare
May 31, 2018, End of Life
Action, Fantasy, FPP, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Singleplayer.
The second major production by Torn Banner studio from Canada – the creators of the warmly received hack-n-slash multiplayer game, Chivalry: Medieval Warfare. Mirage: Arcane Warfare utilizes many elements of the previous installment in the series. The gameplay mainly revolves around close combat battles with the use of a wide arsenal of melee weapons. What differentiates the two games is the fact that Mirage: Arcane Warfare is set in a fantasy world, thus offering, apart from traditional methods of fighting, a broad range of magic powers as well. The game utilizes high-quality visuals powered by Epic Games' Unreal Engine 4 technology.
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Forza Motorsport 6: Apex
May 31, 2018, End of Life
Racing, Cars, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.
A free-to-play spin-off installment to the bestselling racing game series known from the subsequent generations of the Xbox console. It was developed by Turn 10 Studios with PC users in mind. The gameplay of Forza Motorsport 6: Apex does not differ significantly from other full-fledged installments in the series and emphasizes simulation aspects (while still offering a number of gameplay facilities). Compared to the full-price console version, the title is significantly poorer content-wise. The game features only slightly more than 60 cars (compared to the 450 models available in the original) and 20 tracks in six locations based on actual racing circuits. The basic game mode, Showcase Tour, allows us to take part in 12 automobile events commented on by the former hosts of the highly-popular Top Gear television series.
Attack on Titan: Assault
May 31, 2018, End of Life
RPG, Arcade Elements, Fantasy, Internet, Co-op, Manga and Anime, Multiplayer, Post-apocalypse, Action RPG, Singleplayer, Turn-based, Free-to-play.
An arcade action game developed by Ngames Limited for mobile devices. The title takes the player to the post-apocalyptic universe known from the comics in which humanity faces the attacks of giant beasts – the Titans. The survivors have managed to hide in a grand city, but after a few decades of peace the defense walls were breached. Only fearless warriors can face the colossal opponents and the player assumes the role of one of them. The gameplay of Attack on Titan Mobile focuses on battles against the titular adversaries – the protagonist moves automatically and the player executes attacks and maneuvers by performing various gestures. As the player progresses in the game, the protagonist becomes stronger and can face stronger enemies. The game features decent, three-dimensional graphics that use style similar to the comic it is based on.
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DoubleDown Casino
May 31, 2018, End of Life
Puzzle, Gambling, Multiplayer, Poker, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.
A virtual casino where you can play games like Blackjack, Poker, Roulette, Bingo or try to win on machines like Slots. Production is available for free within the free-to-play business model.
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Paper Mario: Color Splash
May 31, 2018, End of Life
RPG, Fantasy, Mario, Singleplayer, Nintendo Exclusive.
Another installment in a series of popular RPGs brought by Nintendo and created specifically for Wii U. The player is taken to the Prism island - a place which was once very beautiful but is now losing its colors for unknown reasons. Mario's task is to discover the source of this terrible situation and save the island. The game offers interesting mechanics that distinguish this title from other role-playing games. The player is required to color blank spots in the game world, but to do so, Mario needs to equip a special hammer. Hitting things with it results in colors being restored in the area, characters getting revived and prisoners released. For doing all of this, the player is given golden coins. Interestingly, the player is engaged in coloring even in combat, but instead of coloring parts of the game world, special cards become their targets, representing different kinds of attacks. In terms of visuals, the game combines three-dimensional environments with flat, "paper" characters. Paper Mario: Color Splash is a very colorful game as its very title suggests, resembling in this aspect other games featuring the famous plumber.
Out There: Chronicles
May 31, 2018, End of Life
Adventure, Space, Gamebook, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Text.
A mobile adventure game developed by French studio Mi-Clos. The story of Out There: Chronicles is related to the exploration strategy game Out There. The title is not a direct sequel but a rather spin-off. Once again the player travels to the distant galaxy inhabited by various alien species. The main protagonist is a lone human astronaut. Out There: Chronicles expands the player's knowledge player about the universe by, for example, explaining who created the so-called Arcs. Out There: Chronicles is an adventure game of the gamebook subgenre. The gameplay focuses on reading the descriptions of events that are accompanied by graphics and animations. Between the descriptions the player must select one of several available reactions to the events that occur on the screen. The decisions can lead the story to different outcomes. The title is enriched with small RPG and strategy features – during the game the player must develop the protagonist and manage the resources of his ship. Out There: Chronicles features nice, cartoonish 2D graphics.
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Legend of the Skyfish
May 31, 2018, End of Life
Action, 2D, Fantasy, Indie Games, Action Adventure, Singleplayer, Top-down.
An action-adventure game for mobile devices, set in a fairy-tale land, in which a sea deity, enraged by the greed of man, turned humans into fish-like monsters. The protagonist, one of the survivors, leaves her family island in search for her kidnapped brother. The gameplay of Legend of the Skyfish focuses on exploration of varied environments, gathering new pieces of equipment, solving various puzzles, and fighting enemies. In combat, you use a unique weapon resembling a cross between a fishing rod and a sabre. The tool can also be used to drag objects closer to you and makes it easier to move around areas full of traps. Stealth fans can try to sneak behind their foes' backs and eliminate them without raising alarm. The game features simple but nice visuals and a bird's eye view.
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Life in Bunker
May 31, 2018, End of Life
Strategy, Economic, Post-apocalypse, Singleplayer, Survival.
A post-apocalyptic economic strategy in which the player is tasked with managing a small society living in a fallout shelter. The world in Life in Bunker is procedurally generated and player has access to four underground floors. Thanks to that, as the game progress, the bunker can be expanded not only horizontally, but vertically as well. The people living inside the facility represent one of six professions and have individual character traits. The main task of the player is to efficiently manage resources such as food, water, energy, clear air, garbage, metals or building materials. In addition to bunker expansion, one must also systematically develop new technologies. A system of random events makes the game more unpredictable. It can cause diseases, infections, power outages, and various other emergencies.
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We Are The Dwarves
May 31, 2018, End of Life
Action, Strategic Elements, Indie Games, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Action RPG, Singleplayer, Isometric View.
Developed by an independent Ukrainian studio, Whale Rock Games, a game combining action, tactical battles, and RPG. The plot is set in an SF universe, in which a race of dwarves extracts vital forces and strength from magic artifacts knows as Endless Stones. At some point the artifacts begin to lose their power and the civilization built upon them is pushed to the brink of extinction, so the dwarves sent an expedition with in hope of finding a new home with a new source of energy. You take control of one of the three survivors of that expedition – Forcerer, Smashfist, and Shadow. The game mechanics are inspired by classic, isometric hack-and-slash games. We Are The Dwarves offers some variety in eliminate the enemies – there are three heroes available, each with different skills – allowing us to apply a number of different tactics. The game rewards the player’s dexterity and strategic planning.
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Final Fantasy Type-0
May 31, 2018, End of Life
RPG, Fantasy, jRPG, Co-op, LAN, Multiplayer, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, TPP, PlayStation Exclusive.
Thirteenth edition of Final Fantasy on Sony's portable console. As a student of magic we have to fight off the enemy army that invaded the kingdom. An important aspect of Agito is an extensive network mode, in which we can allies with other game lovers.
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Tom Clancy's Politika
May 31, 2018, End of Life
Strategy, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, Board & Card, Politics, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
A turn-based strategy game based on the popular Risk board from Hasbro, named after Tom Clancy. The action of the game takes place in 1997 in Russia, where not after the sudden death of President Yeltsin eight competing factions begin a murderous rivalry for taking over power in the state.
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Krosmaster Arena
May 31, 2018, End of Life
Strategy, RPG Elements, Fantasy, Internet, Multiplayer, Board & Card, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
A video game adaptation of a board game of the same title, set in the universe of the popular MMORPGs Wakfu and Dofus. Just like its two predecessors it was developed by the French company Ankama. The title expands on the ideas known from the original, while combining elements of a board game, tactical turn-based strategy, and RPG. Gameplay focuses on spectacular duels of the most famous warriors from both of the aforementioned games. Unlike other typical board games Krosmaster Arena lets you command a party of champions, whom you recruit gradually as you play. Each one of them has their own characteristic skills, hence the key to success lies not only in proper tactics, but also smart use of the characters, so that they complement one another on the battlefield. Gameplay is enriched by a wide selection of special cards that represent spells and items – multiplying the available tactical options even further.
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Green Game: TimeSwapper
May 31, 2018, End of Life
Puzzle, 2D, Puzzle Elements, Polish, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.
An arcade-logic game developed by iFun4All, and a sequel to Red Game Without a Great Name released a few months earlier. In terms of mechanics, the sequel follows the premise of the original game, but with a different set of rules. The players once again assume the role of the mechanical bird, the task of which is to safely reach a destination. The players have no direct control over the protagonist, but they can manipulate time and surroundings, filled with various useful mechanisms, to their advantage. The player's task is to control the bird's movements in such a way that it reaches its destination in one piece. The game features several dozens of different levels that thoroughly familiarize the player with different shades of green, as the title itself declares. As in the original game, the player can collect gear and use different items, introducing valuable bonuses.
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Angry Birds Action!
May 31, 2018, End of Life
Puzzle, Arcade Elements, Pinball, Singleplayer.
Another side installment in the popular Angry Birds series developed by Rovio. The story of the game is linked to the animated movie released in 2016. The main character of the game and the movie is a bird named Red. The protagonist wakes up with a hangover after a party and discovers that during the night someone destroyed the whole village. Sadly, all the evidence points to Red. He will have to prove his innocence. The gameplay of Angry Birds Action! combines the characteristic traits of the Angry Birds series with pinball elements. On each level of the game player is tasked with leading the protagonist to the eggs in order to save them. There is a limited number of moves available for completing the task. Character controls are similar as in other installments of the series, but this time the whole action takes place on the ground. The player must shoot Red in such way that the bird will slide and bounce from various obstacles until he reaches the target. Various objects with different properties and useful bonuses scattered across the map to make the game more interesting.
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MLB: The Show 16
May 31, 2018, End of Life
Sports, Baseball, Internet, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, PlayStation Exclusive.
Another installment in the popular baseball simulator series developed by Sony Computer Entertainment San Diego – the creators of the previous parts of the games. The key elements of the game remain almost unchanged. The developer’s main objective was to recreate the true baseball experience as faithfully as possible. MLB: The Show 16 introduces numerous improvements and innovations, including the ShowTime system that slows down time during the most important moments of the match, like good batting or catching the ball with an impressive jump. The PlayStation 4 version offers improved Road To The Show mode and due to changes in the player training system you can now unlock a number of useful perks.
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Blade Ballet
May 31, 2018, End of Life
Arcade, Indie Games, Internet, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, PlayStation Exclusive, Isometric View.
An arcade game developed by the debuting DreamMail Games studio, designed mainly for playing in multiplayer mode for up to 4 people. Action of Blade Ballet takes place in the distant future where humanity went extinct, and the planet is inhabited by mechanical automatons. After completing their predefined life cycle machines are to fight for survival in a deadly competition, aimed at waste reprocessing and identification of the strongest units. During the game we assume the role of one of ten available automatons featuring different skills and weapons, and gameplay comes down to skillfully controlling the robot, which attacks opponents while spinning. The game is enriched by different collectibles spread over the arena, which we can use against enemies in the course of the duel. The game features an isometric view and the rules of the gameplay are easy to master. However, to truly achieve success the players have to practice a lot and figure out an appropriate strategy.
Warcraft: Armies of Azeroth
May 31, 2018, End of Life
Strategy, Fantasy, Indie Games, Internet, Mods, Multiplayer, Remaster/remake, RTS, Singleplayer.
A fan-made remake of the cult classic Warcraft III, a game originally developed and released by Blizzard Entertainment in 2002, by WCR_Team. The title is available as a free modification powered by the StarCraft II engine; to run it, the free Starter Edition of the game is sufficient. Warcraft: Armies of Azeroth faithfully recreates the story of the original game, which tells of the war between Humans, Orcs, the Undead, and the Night Elves that takes place in the land of Azeroth. The production does not alter the gameplay mechanics in any way, still offering a combination of a classical RTS and an RPG. Therefore, the game focuses on gathering resources, base development, training units, and commanding them into subsequent battles. What differentiates the game from the original Warcraft III are the clearly prettier graphics created from scratch while remaining true to the source. Armies of Azeroth uses the both the soundtrack and the voice-over from the original game.
Level 22: Gary's Misadventure
May 31, 2018, End of Life
Action, 2D, Humorous, Indie Games, Singleplayer, Stealth, Isometric View.
A comical sneaking game developed by French studio, Moving Player. The player becomes a typical white collar working for one of the big corporations. The protagonist, who is notoriously late to work, is given an ultimatum: if he's late one more time, he's fired. When the main character had once again overslept after a party night, the only way for him to avoid the consequences is to sneak into his workplace without anyone noticing. In Level 22: Gary’s Misadventure the player is tasked with getting through 22 floors of a skyscraper. Each of them full of security guards, cleaning crews, and coworkers. The gameplay focuses on hiding in various places and distracting people on the way. If needed, one can use more aggressive methods such as knocking someone out or spiking their drink with a strong laxative.
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Elite: Dangerous - Arena
May 31, 2018, End of Life
Simulation, Internet, Multiplayer, Science Fiction, Space Sim.
A space combat sim focused on online PvP, which is actually a standalone version of the multiplayer mode taken from Elite: Dangerous, a game by Frontier Developments. This title allows up to 8 people to play together in such game modes as Free-for-All, Team Deathmatch, or Capture the Flag. The players have four types of ships at their disposal: Federal and Imperial Fighters, which offer high speed and maneuverability at the expense of weak armor and weapons, the powerful but fragile Eagle, and the slow and heavy – but also tough – Sidewinder. You can play on four diverse maps, including ice-bound asteroid belt, space station with a maze of corridors, mining facility, and arena with a space elevator in the center. In terms of gameplay and visuals Elite: Dangerous – Arena does not stray far from the 2014's original.
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Fallout 4: Automatron
May 31, 2018, End of Life
RPG, Crafting, FPP, FPS, Post-apocalypse, Role-playing Shooter, Action RPG, Sandbox, Singleplayer, TPP, TPS.
The first DLC for Fallout 4, Bethesda's action RPG that came out in November, 2015. The expansion introduces a new storyline connected to the mysterious Mechanist who unleashed an army or hostile robots, led by the cunning machines known as Robobrains, upon the Commonwealth. As one might guess, the player’s task is to deal with the new mechanical enemies whose appearance had also created an opportunity to expand on some of the gameplay mechanics. As we eliminate subsequent robots, we can salvage some parts of them, using them later on to construct and enhance our own mechanical henchmen who will accompany us while wandering the wasteland. The players can make use of a myriad of new components, including unique weapons and armor, that allow us to build robots that suit our needs and customize their appearances and even voice.
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Fallout 4: Wasteland Workshop
May 31, 2018, End of Life
RPG, Crafting, FPP, FPS, Post-apocalypse, Role-playing Shooter, Action RPG, Sandbox, Singleplayer, TPP, TPS.
The second minor DLC for the 2015’s Fallout 4, a sandbox action RPG from Bethesda. The biggest novelty introduced in the Wasteland Workshop expansion is the option to tame or subjugate various kinds of hostile wasteland creatures, from beasts such as the Deathclaw to humanoid opponents, like bandits. Once captured, they can be kept in personally designed cages and let out when the situation calls for it, or we simply feel like doing it, for instance: during an assault on a mutant encampment or to provide a unique entertainment to the inhabitants of our settlement. As the title suggests, the expansion offers a large selection of new objects to craft and install in our settlements, including neon lights and various stuffed animals among other things.
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Fallout 4: Far Harbor
May 31, 2018, End of Life
RPG, Crafting, FPP, FPS, Post-apocalypse, Role-playing Shooter, Action RPG, Sandbox, Singleplayer, TPP, TPS.
The third in turn and the first major DLC for the fourth entry in the cult post-apocalyptic franchise, Fallout. In Fallout 4: Far Harbor, we take on a case from Valentine’s Detective Agency. Following the trail of a missing girl, the protagonist leaves the Commonwealth and finds himself on a heavily irradiated island on which the eponymous coastal town is located. Upon arrival, the hero engages in a conflict between three local factions and, uncovering subsequent secrets of Far Harbors, tries to bring peace to the place. The action takes place in a vast, completely new region that offers not only the aforementioned town, but also numerous settlements and undergrounds with a myriad of main and side quests to complete. Moreover, the expansion features some previously unavailable enemies, weapons, armor, and so on. The game is characterized by a significantly higher difficulty level than the vanilla game and is meant for more experienced characters.
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Californium
May 31, 2018, End of Life
Adventure, Experimental/artistic, FPP, Indie Games, 60s and 70s, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
A first person adventure game taking place in a science fiction reality. It was inspired by the biography of one of the most famous American sci-fi writers, Philip K. Dick. The story is set in 1967, and the player takes control of a penniless writer called Elvin Green who, discouraged by failures in both his personal and professional lives, seeks comfort in alcohol and drugs. With nothing to lose, the protagonist finds himself about to hit the rock bottom where, after having doped himself, he discovers a passage to an alternative reality called Theta. Exploring the subsequent locations of the mysterious world we ventured into, we search for different items that can solve the protagonist's real-world problems. At the same time, all story elements vividly refer to the life of Philip K. Dick himself, his obsessions, and phobias haunting him. The game stands out with its original and artistic visuals, aiming to recreate the atmosphere of a narcotic trip into the mind of the character.
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RuneScape: Idle Adventures
May 31, 2018, End of Life
Arcade, Economic, RPG Elements, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.
A free-to-play clicker game by Hyper Hippo. The game is based on the original RuneScape franchise, so the fans should easily recognize the characters and locations, as well as events, which can be relived once again. This time you play as Needle, an artifact, whose task is to interact with its surroundings, which you do by clicking. As you play, you earn money, which you use to buy helpers, who can do things for you in your absence. The money can also be spent on various improving items, which increase you throughput and also your rewards as you play.
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Britney Spears: American Dream
May 31, 2018, End of Life
Simulation, Music, Singleplayer, Life Sim, Free-to-play.
A celebrity life simulator developed by Glu Mobile, the creators of similar games: Katy Perry Pop and Kim Kardashian: Hollywood. Britney Spears: American Dream is a mobile game based on free-to-play model with optional microtransactions. The player assumes the role of a young person – a man or a woman – who dreams of a career of a pop music idol. The titular singer helps the protagonist in getting to the top. Britney Spears: American Dream features a story campaign for one player during which one speaks to NPCs, participates in social meetings and reacts to unforeseen circumstances. The character created by the player must also make sure it has proper image – select fashion clothes, accessories, instruments etc. In order to gain money to buy these items, one must record songs, music videos and promote them so that they get to the toplists. Similarly as other games developed by Glu Mobile, Britney Spears: American Dream features two-dimensional graphics featuring comic book-like visual style.
Dawn of Andromeda
May 31, 2018, End of Life
Strategy, 4X, Indie Games, Space, RTS, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
Set in science-fiction realities, a 4X strategy developed by independent studio Grey Wolf Entertainment from Portugal. The action of Dawn of Andromeda takes place in the distant future in the titular galaxy that serves as an arena for the rivalry between various civilizations of different cultures. You are the head of one these and your objective is to build an empire by colonizing new planets, establishing relations with other fractions, conducting scientific research, and building an army respected by enemies. The game is based on core aspects of 4X strategies, yet it is still a real-time strategy with an active pause available during combat. Dynamically changing galaxy is inhabited by randomly-generated species on different development levels - this gives an opportunity to trade, but also brings considerable danger. Expanding your fleet and making diplomatic efforts play crucial roles in achieving success.
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Out of the Park Baseball 17
May 31, 2018, End of Life
Sports, Baseball, Internet, Manager, Multiplayer, Singleplayer.
Next installment in the one of the longest and most popular series of baseball managers, launched in 1999 by the Out of the Park Developments company. In terms of gameplay, the production utilizes proven solutions of the franchise, casting a player in the role of a manager or a coach of a baseball team. Depending on our position, we have to take care of either only the sport aspects (transfers, contracts, training, formations and tactics) or of the entire club facilities management as well as team's finances. For the first time in history of the series, the title holds full MLBPA and MLB.com licenses, and apart from the world's leading MLB league the game features a number of minor and independent leagues, as well as eight international ones. Out of the Park Baseball 17 features also a bunch of improvements concerning visuals and mechanics. Most of them were based on the feedback from the gaming community.
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Obliteracers
May 31, 2018, End of Life
Racing, Indie Games, Internet, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Cars, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
A game by the independent developer Space Dust Studios from Australia, also known under the trade name Varkian Empire. Embracing cartoonish aesthetics, it is a party racing game with action elements. The game mechanics of Obliteracers are inspired by such classic series as Micro Machines or Mario Kart. During the game you take part in small, intergalactic racing competitions organized on exotic planets. The game features a wide array of strange opponents, such as a humanoid elephants or birds along with various kinds of robots. Your objective, apart from winning the race, is to eliminate the competitors by using numerous weapons and collecting power-ups while driving. The game was designed to provide entertainment through its frantic gameplay, allowing up to 16 players to race in front of the same screen. Not only can you use the traditional gamepads as controllers, but also notebooks, tablets, or even smartphones.
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Stay Dead Evolution
May 31, 2018, End of Life
Fighting, Full Motion Video, Rhythm, Singleplayer.
An exceptional action game that combines elements of classic fighting and rhythm games. As the title suggests, this is an enhanced version of the game originally released in 2012. Both installments have been developed by the Italian studio Brucefilm that has previously worked on music videos and commercials. Stay Dead Evolution stands out from other fighting games mainly because of the fact that the sequences one gets to see on their screen have been shot with real actors. These sequences can be joined and played as fights, in which the character controlled by the player fights five opponents and can deliver over a hundred strikes and different attacks. Gameplay comes down to pressing the right buttons at the precise time. It is crucial for a player to maintain the rhythm and perfect timing. The Evolution edition features multiple changes and improvements in terms of gameplay mechanics, controls, leeway, and improved difficulty balance.
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Hyperide
May 31, 2018, End of Life
Arcade, 2.5D, Auto-runner, Indie Games, Space, Polish, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.
A space arcade game from the endless runner genre, developed by Kool2Play. At first sight, Hyperide resembles classic space shooters that were once popular in the arcades. We control a small space ship that keeps flying upwards through levels filled with enemies and dangers. However, the gameplay strays from other similar games with one important feature: our ship doesn’t have any weapons mounted, meaning that our only choice is to avoid collisions with incoming objects. Hyperide offers two different game modes. The first one revolves around completing certain objectives within the levels with clearly defined beginning and end. The other one is infinite mode, where threats are generated randomly, our space track never ends, and the game goes on indefinitely until our ship is destroyed.
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Geki Yaba Runner
May 31, 2018, End of Life
Arcade, Platformers, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.
A mobile 2D platformer game, based on a free-to-play model (with optional microtransactions) and created by the Polish studio QubicGames. The action takes place in a magical realm and the player assumes the role of a gnome who must rescue a kidnapped princess. Geki Yaba Runner is a runner type of platformer, so the character runs automatically through levels full of dangers. Controls include only jumping and gliding at the right moment in order to avoid threats or collect socks scattered throughout the levels. The gnome can also transform for brief amount of time into a strong beast or a very fast athlete when you have to deal with harder stages. Instead of traditional bosses, the game offers special levels in castles where you must survive despite of dangerous illusions. Geki Yaba Runner is a difficult title, especially when it comes to beating scores in online leaderboards.
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Adventures of Mana
May 31, 2018, End of Life
RPG, Fantasy, jRPG, Action RPG, Singleplayer.
A Japanese action RPG created for mobile devices. To be precise, it is a remake of Final Fantasy Adventure - a spin-off of the famous jRPG series. We play as one of the enslaved gladiators who each morning have to fight a different deadly creature on the arena for the amusement of the Dark Lord. Once the protagonist finds out that the oppressor is close to finding the legendary Tree of Mana that can grant him power over the entire world, he decides to escape and stop the villain. The action is viewed from high above, and the gameplay focuses on exploration, character development, upgrading the weaponry, solving occasional puzzles and fighting - the combat system in the game is very much arcade.
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ALICE VR
May 31, 2018, End of Life
Adventure, Exploration Games, FPP, Meta Quest / Oculus, Polish, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, VR.
A first-person adventure game developed for VR goggles. Its prototype has been prepared for the VR Jam contest by the Polish Carbon Studio, established by the former employees of Farm51. Inspired by the famous novel by Lewis Carroll, Alice VR is set in a science-fiction world, where we play as a hero whose ship has been forced to land on an unknown planet. He finds out that all of its inhabitants have disappeared, and it is our task to discover the locals’ secrets and shape their future, not to mention solving some puzzles. The game is nonlinear, focusing on exploration and dealing with some puzzles, including riddles inspired by Alice in Wonderland which require us to enlarge and shrink our character. All of this varied by changing gravity, allowing us to move on walls and ceiling.
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