Trancelation
March 12, 2019
Puzzle, 2D, Educational, Arcade Elements, Indie Games, Polish, Singleplayer, Verbal.
A puzzle game with arcade elements, in which the aim is to combine words and their translations (in the main mode) or to collect colorful dots (in the additional mode) as quickly as possible. However, it is not easy. On the way of the player-controlled marker there are numerous obstacles and enemies. The title is distinguished by an unusual, psychedelic atmosphere.
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The Well
October 11, 2017
RPG, Fantasy, Classic RPG, Singleplayer, VR.
An RPG dedicated exclusively to Samsung Gear virtual reality headset. The player assumes the role of a hero whose mission is to save a village from an race of invaders known as Thesh and other barbarian groups living in its vicinity. The quest to discover the secrets of the alien race and to save the village from imminent destruction will see us fight numerous battles and investigate a network of mysterious ruins.
Picross S
September 28, 2017
Puzzle, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Singleplayer, Nintendo Exclusive.
Another entry in the popular series of logic games known from Nintendo’s mobile consoles. Picross S is the first entry in the series developed for Nintendo Switch. The gameplay is based on the principles of a puzzle invented by the Japanese artist Non Ishida. This puzzle is known as “paint by numbers”. Similarly to the previous game, in Picross S the player is tasked with painting the fields of a diagram in such way that they create a pixel drawing. The numbers at the sides of the board and above the board provide hints about how much in a column or a row must be filled in order to solve the riddle. The game features three hundred riddles. Their difficulty can be adjusted to individual preferences of the user. Picross S can be played alone or in cooperation with another player. The title features a simple, two-dimensional graphics and calm, relaxing music.
Cool Boarders 2
October 31, 1997
Sports, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Singleplayer, Snowboard.
Continuation of a warm welcome snowboard game from 1996. Cool Boarders 2 boasts a much higher number of playable characters, boards and tracks than its predecessor. The latter have been significantly expanded and offer, among other things, shortcuts. The game can be played in one of five different play modes, and on the track the user is accompanied by artificial intelligence or opponents controlled by the second player.
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A-Train Express
June 7, 2019
Strategy, Economic, PlayStation VR, Trains, Singleplayer, Transport, PlayStation Exclusive, VR.
Published on PlayStation 4, another installment of the A-Train series by Japanese developer ARTDINK. The production is based on The Train Giant (A-Train 9) for PC, but it can be easily controlled with a DualShock 4, and additionally, it supports PlayStation VR. During the game, you assume the role of a manager of a transportation company. The objective is to build and maintain a network of urban transportation and expand the metropolis. Therefore, the player puts up stops, constructs railways, builds roads, and more. The game offers two new game modes – Map Construction Mode and Driving Mode. The first one consists of creating a map for a new metropolis, and in the second, the player drives cars, small boats, and – naturally – trains. There are over 200 models of them, including the bullet train Shinkansen. A-Train Express features tutorial videos for those less experienced.
Cool Boarders 3
September 30, 1998
Sports, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Singleplayer, Snowboard, Winter Sports.
The third installment of the popular series of sports games. Routes at Cool Boarders 3 have become much narrower than their predecessors, and races with opponents have become more contact. The number of playable characters and boards has also increased. Again, the game consists in overcoming the snow slopes as quickly or as efficiently as possible.
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Ridge Racer Revolution
December 3, 1995
Racing, LAN, Multiplayer, Cars, Singleplayer.
The second part of the arcade racing game, in which the authors have added some new modes and options. Again, the competition is very dynamic and has little in common with a real fight on the track.
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The Fifth Element
September 23, 1998
Action, Movies, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, TPP.
A licensed science fiction action game with a third person perspective. The title allows you to play heroses known from the cinema screen and take part in the events presented in Hollywood production.
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Europa Universalis IV: Cradle of Civilization
November 16, 2017
Strategy, Economic, Grand Strategy, Historical, Internet, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, War Strategy.
Another one of the numerous expansions to the popular turn-based strategy game Europa Universalis IV developed by Paradox Development Studio. Cradle of Civilization focuses on expanding features related to the Middle East and Muslim empires. It introduces many new solutions like new types of governments, the possibility to create Muslim schools that enable the player to increase their diplomatic power and the possibility to create trading policies by assigning missions to the merchants – the missions aren’t necessarily focused on earning money. The list of key novelties is supplemented by: greater influence over the army (for example, it is possible to create military discipline) and the option to abuse specific provinces (easy money is balanced by slower development in long term). All of it is based on the same technology as the one used in the base game and it doesn’t introduce any novelties to graphics or sounds of the game.
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Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition
January 16, 2018
Fighting, 2.5D, Internet, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Singleplayer.
An expanded version of the fifth entry in the cult series of fighting games developed by Capcom. The title does not introduce major changes to the mechanics known from the original Street Fighter V – the developers focused on creating a complete edition of the game. It features twenty eight characters with unique combat abilities. Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition also features new V-Triggers (special bonuses gained for the V-Gauge, energy received when the character is attacked) and two new gameplay modes: Arcade Mode, inspired by classic Street Fighter games; and Extra Battle, where the player can fight for exclusive clothes in special challenges. Among the novelties there is also the new interface (colors were changed and the menus were refreshed) and additional visual effects during the battles.
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Jet Rider 2
October 31, 1997
Racing, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, PS Plus Premium, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
A racing game in which ten participants compete with each other on special air scooters, able to move both above the ground and above the water. Twenty tracks have been made available to players, ten of which come from the previous version of the series, entitled Jet Moto. A characteristic feature of production is the very high level of difficulty of the competition.
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Franchise Hockey Manager 4
October 6, 2017
Sports, Economic, Simulation Elements, Ice Hockey, Manager, NHL, Singleplayer.
A hockey manager game that enables the player to lead one of many teams from Canadian, American and European leagues. The main attraction of the game is a full license of the NHL. During the game the player must maintain many things. One of the basic activities is looking for young talents and buying experienced players. To convince them to play in the player’s club, the player must propose attractive terms. Once the team is assembled, the player must set tactics before matches, modify them during the skirmish, replace injured players etc. The skills of players are improved during trainings managed by a hired training team. One of the more interesting features is the possibility to start the season in 1917 and lead the stars from old times. Franchise Hockey Manager 4 was developed by a German studio Out of the Park Developments, the creators of other entries in the series and the Out of the Park Baseball series.
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Dungeon Souls
December 2, 2016
Arcade, Dungeon Crawler, RPG Elements, Indie Games, Roguelike, Singleplayer.
Action roguelike dungeon crawler game produced by two small teams - Lamina Studios and Mike Studios. During the game we play as daredevils (barbarian, knight, archer and thief among others) traversing the dungeons inhabited by various monsters and haunted by a powerful being called Redeemer. Our goal on each level is to activate a portal through which we get further. The task is not easy, because all locations are generated randomly. The mission is made a little easier by found or bought items that influence the features of our protégé.
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Mystik Belle
May 15, 2015
Arcade, 2D, Fantasy, Indie Games, Platformers, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.
Mystik Belle is a crossover between elements of Metroidvania games (which is a genre that was pioneered by the renowned Metroid and Castlevania games) and mechanics of traditional point&click adventures.
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Mario Party: The Top 100
November 10, 2017
Arcade, LAN, Minigames, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Nintendo Exclusive.
A collection of one hundred best minigames from all entries in the Mario Party series published by Nintendo. In this title, developed by Nd Cube, the players can play beach volleyball, place diamonds in a match-3 game, avoid projectiles fired by a space ship, play soccer, eat pizza and do many other things. Mario Party: The Top 100 features a large variety of characters, among which there are Mario, Luigi, Peach, Daisy, Wario and Yoshi. It is best to play the game in multiplayer mode for up to four players. The title supports Download Play, a function that enables the player to share the game with other users – only one copy is needed for four players to play it. The title also supports amiibo, special figures that provide additional benefits like unique characters. The graphics of all minigames were adapted to the power of 3DS – the minigames from Wii U look a bit worse but minigames from older consoles look better.
Wandersong
September 27, 2018
Adventure, 2D, Indie Games, Music, Platformers, Singleplayer.
An unusual game that combines traits of a side-scrolling platform game, a music game, and an adventure game.
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Yoshi's Crafted World
March 29, 2019
Arcade, 2.5D, Co-op, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Platformers, Splitscreen, Singleplayer, Nintendo Exclusive.
A three-dimensional platformer designed exclusively for the Nintendo Switch console. The players take control of Yoshi – a cute dinosaur-like creature known from the Mario franchise. This time he is taken to a miniature world filled with challenges requiring both skill and logic, and offering many gold coins to collect. Yoshi is a classic platformer with side view, with our hero running, jumping and throwing eggs at enemies or environmental objects. Interestingly, the camera can be changed at any moment to look at the level from another perspective. This can be used to discover new paths and many surprises, and each level can be completed in two ways. The game can be completed in cooperation in split-screen mode for two players. Visually, Yoshi uses box-like miniature dioramas, resembling the Paper Mario series.
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Avernum 3: Ruined World
January 31, 2018
RPG, 2D, Fantasy, Classic RPG, Singleplayer, Isometric View.
The second attempt at refreshing 1996 title Exile III: Ruined World (after 2002 Avernum 3). Avernum 3: Ruined World takes the player to a fantasy world which is currently at the brink of a disaster. The player controls a group of daredevils that manage to escape the underground prison after a long fight against the forces of an evil Empire. Having reached the surface, the characters discover that their world has been invaded by monsters. It soon turns out that they have to cooperate with their enemy, the Empire, in order to put an end to the threat posed by the monsters. Mechanics-wise, Avernum 3 is an old-school RPG with a turn-based combat system. The player creates a team of four characters and develops their skills to one's liking alongside progression. Dozens of towns and dungeons are waiting for the player - their fate depends both on the player's actions and attacks of the monsters. Avernum 3: Ruined World offers a minimalistic graphic style patterned after isometric RPGs from the last century.
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Blue Rider
March 3, 2016
Action, Indie Games, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer, Top-down.
A classic twin-stick shooter where the player takes control of a futuristic vehicle. Nine missions await completion here, set in diverse sceneries filled to the brim with smaller and larger enemies - among them the bosses who guard the transition to the next stages lead the way. In battles with adversaries we use a rich arsenal of firearms, and in difficult moments power-ups appearing on the battlefield come to your aid.
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Mugsters
July 17, 2018
Action, Adventure Elements, Co-op, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Action Adventure, Singleplayer, Isometric View.
A mix between an adventure and a dynamic action game, in which the players save enslaved humans from the clutches of space invaders.
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JCB Pioneer: Mars
September 1, 2017
Adventure, Crafting, FPP, Indie Games, Colonization, Space, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Survival, TPP.
A survival game in which players take on the role of the first colonizers of the Red Planet. Their tasks include not only the struggle for survival (with the need to replenish oxygen, food and water supplies), but also the extraction of raw materials and the development of new technologies. The title allows you to have fun both alone and in the company of other people.
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Eventide 3: Legacy of Legends
September 28, 2017
Adventure, Puzzle Elements, Slavic Mythology, Polish, Singleplayer, Hidden Objects.
Developed by The House of Fables and Artifex Mundi, Eventide 3: Legacy of Legends is a HOPA game. Players follow the adventures of a botanist Mary Gilbert, who has to rescue her brother kidnapped by an evil sorcerer. Unfortunately, the antagonist not only poses a threat to the main protagonist's brother but also to the entire world, and the only chance of stopping him lies in Mary and her companion Aitwara – a house spirit. On their adventure, the player gets to travel to a fantasy land of Clouders, located on the other side of the rainbow. The gameplay formula does not deviate much from the one featured in other HOPA games and requires the player to visit consecutive locations and look for hidden objects. The game is relatively easy; however, in case of any difficulties, one can use the hint system. Another aspect, which diversifies the experience is the set of various logic puzzles. Eventide 3: Legacy of Legends delivers high-quality visuals.
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True Skate
October 18, 2012
Arcade, Skateboard, Singleplayer.
Arcade production reminiscent of fingerboarding - a popular form of fun in which you use your fingers to ride miniature skateboards on equally small skateparks. In the production of True Axis studio, known from the popular Jet Car Stunts 2, we make various gestures on the screen of our device, such as sliding our finger down, lifting the front of the board up, or drawing arcs symbolizing for example kickflip. In this way, we do tricks - from the basic ones, such as ollie or nollie, to more advanced ones, such as backside 180 kickflip.
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Save me Mr Tako
October 30, 2018
Arcade, 2D, Indie Games, Platformers, Singleplayer.
A two-dimensional platform game that is a homage to the genre classics from the first Game Boy and Game Boy Color handhelds. The main protagonist is the titular Mr Tako. He decides to stop the war between humans and intelligent octopuses. In order to achieve this goal, he travels through varied levels scattered across six different worlds. He avoids many dangers, speaks with encountered characters and accepts missions from them. He also solves riddles and fights encountered enemies. The combat system in Save me Mr Tako: Tasukete Tako-San is unusual – the enemies, when hit by Mr Tako’s ink, are transformed into platforms. The protagonist can then use these platforms to jump to higher places. From time to time the player also faces powerful boss opponents. Hats that provide special abilities are helpful when facing some of them. The title features simple, modest graphics that use sprites the size of the ones used on the cult Nintendo handhelds.
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Namco Museum
July 28, 2017
Arcade, 2D, Multiplayer, Package, Splitscreen, Singleplayer, Nintendo Exclusive.
A package containing ten classic arcade games from the 1980s, which were developed by the titular company. The compilation includes both games which became icons of pop-culture over the years (Pac-Man, Galaga, Galaga '88) and less known, though still classic titles (Dig Dug, The Tower of Druaga, Rolling Thunder, Rolling Thunder 2, Sky Kid, Splatterhouse, Tank Force). The Japanese developer did not decide to improve the audiovisuals or implement extended graphical settings. Before entering any of the games included in Namco Museum, the player can adjust the difficulty level, number of lives and other gameplay-related details to their individual preferences. The compilation is complemented by online leader-boards - thanks to them, one can share their results with other players from all over the globe.
World of Warships Blitz
January 18, 2018
Action, Simulation Elements, Internet, Multiplayer, Ships, Free-to-play.
Developed by Wargaming, World of Warships Blitz is an action game allowing the player to participate in online naval battles fought by mighty warships, mainly from the period of World War II. The game is based on a free-to-play model with optional microtransactions. During the development process, the members of Wargaming wanted to create a simpler version of World of Warships (available on PC / Windows), which would be more suitable for the nature of mobile gaming. The gameplay is less complex, while the battles are much more dynamic - this combined with smaller maps and teams makes each battle last no longer than 10 minutes; nonetheless, the game has retained a degree of realism. The ships are heavy, slow, and not very maneuverable. All the units feature elaborate damage mechanics. Fighting long distance battles requires a lot of effort. All this makes for a tactical experience - instead of those with best reflexes, players who can plan several steps ahead are bound to succeed.
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Arena Masters: Legend Begins
November 28, 2016
Action, Internet, Multiplayer, Isometric View, Free-to-play.
A web-based action game by Nexon, known from such mobile productions as Dynasty Warriors: Unleashed and Pocket MapleStory. The game utilizes an isometric point of view. You choose one of about dozen characters and use them in real-time combat. The characters have varied weapons and unique abilities, so it's important to make good use of them to win. There are several multiplayer modes to choose from. Apart from the classic Deathmatch, its co-op version, and King of the Hill, there are also two zombie-themed options (Zombie Virus and the co-op Zombie Tag), as well as ranked one-on-one duels. Arena Masters: Legend Begins is a free-to-play productions with microtransactions. The game also requires an internet connection to run.
Neighborhorde
June 6, 2017
Action, Humorous, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Singleplayer.
A twin-stick shooter, created by an indie studio called Fermenter Games, inspired by cartoons from 1990s. The story, with a touch of specific humor, plays in Neighborhorde a secondary role. During the game we play as anthropomorphic animals. Their mothers aren't happy with the fact that their children spend too much time on video games. After being forced to go outside, the children have to face robots, sorcerers, zombies and even dragons who got here by a recently opened portal. What is important is that the children have to defeat them before dusk, because when that happens, they will have to go back home for their bedtime story. The action is presented from a top-down perspective and the gameplay is focused on eliminating hordes of enemies by using more than 40 types of weapons and battle skills. Both our heroes and enemies become gradually stronger and the key to success is to cooperate with other team members.
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Middle-earth: Shadow of War - The Mobile Game
September 26, 2017
Strategy, Fantasy, RTS, Singleplayer, The Lord of The Rings, Free-to-play.
Middle-earth: Shadow of War for mobile devices is a strategy game based on the free-to-play business model with optional microtransactions. In spite of identical title as the action adventure game published on PC and consoles, it is an entirely separate project. The plot, however, is somewhat similar and focuses on the war between Sauron and a Ranger known by the name of Talion, who shares his body with Celebrimbor - an elven wraith. The game for mobile devices builds on collecting characters known from The Hobbit and The Lord of The Rings Trilogy, and has the player assemble small teams to lead them to real-time battles. Each warrior features unique statistics, weapons, and special abilities, which when activated can turn the tides of a battle. Each character can be developed in terms of combat skills, which the player can adjust to their preferred tactics.
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Tales of Destiny
December 23, 1997
RPG, Fantasy, jRPG, Action RPG, Singleplayer.
The Japanese RPGs, which are distinguished by their skillful combat system, tell the story of the inhabitants of the fantastic land. The title is the second in the Tales of series and at the same time the first to be released on PlayStation 1.
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Iron Crypticle
July 12, 2017
Action, RPG Elements, Fantasy, Co-op, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Singleplayer, Top-down.
A twin-stick shooter with RPG and rougelike elements, developed by the indie studio Confused Pelican. Iron Crypticle takes us to a fantasy land called Cryptonia. The land's princess was kidnapped and the crown jewels were stolen by mysterious enemies. When that happened the ruler of the land decided to ask his most respected knights for help – they must go down to castle's crypts and punish the thieves. During the game we play as one of said warriors, exploring (alone or with up to three friends) vast, randomly generated dungeons and fighting hordes of enemies and bosses. During battles we can use various weapons and many spells, both offensive and defensive. We gradually increase our hero's potential by increasing his stats and collecting more and more powerful weapons. The graphics are old-school and feature pixel-art style, while the action is presented from an isometric point of view.
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Hidden Dragon: Legend
September 19, 2017
Action, 2.5D, China, Fantasy, Hack'and'slash, Platformers, Singleplayer.
Hidden Dragon: Legend is a 2.5D platform game developed by MegaFun Games and published by the Chinese company Oasis Games. The game is set in a fantasy version of ancient China, where historically accurate elements where combined with legends and beliefs of that period. We play as a warrior who, as a result of the machinations of a mysterious organization, was turned into a mindless killing machine with the help of an ancient artifact. When he finally regains control over his body and mind he decides to have his revenge on those who used him. As we play, we explore vast maps, avoid traps and obstacles, collect items, and fight with hordes of enemies. The game heavily focuses on combat and has a complex combat system that allows us to do many kinds of moves, special attacks, and combo strikes. Hidden Dragon: Legend features a character progression mechanic that will allow us to improve our hero’s abilities. Additionally, we collect more and more powerful items as we play and the so-called soul stones that unlock new combos.
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X Rebirth VR Edition
December 7, 2017
Simulation, Space, Meta Quest / Oculus, Singleplayer, Space Ships, SteamVR, Space Sim, VR.
A special edition of a space simulator that came out in 2013. X Rebirth VR Edition was created by Egosoft, specifically for VR headsets. In similarity to the core game, X Rebirth VR Edition is set many years after the events depicted in the previous installments of the series. The player takes on the role of a space adventurer that gets involved in a complicated political affair, having stumbled on the wrongdoings of one of the factions controlling the region. The player controls a spaceship and completes different assignments requiring them for example to fight enemies, clean away space debris or to transport goods; however, trading is also an option. This version of the game introduces several changes to the mechanics - those involve e.g. the functioning of the galaxy - and brings improvements to the economic system. Additionally, the developer implemented new missions, refreshed the interface, improved the balance of the experience and adjusted its pace to the specifics of VR headsets. The game utilizes a new graphics engine and is the best-looking installment in the series so far.
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Thief of Thieves: Season One
July 16, 2018
Action, Indie Games, Comics, Action Adventure, Singleplayer, Stealth, TPP, Isometric View.
Thief of Thieves is an action-adventure game by Rival Games, released in an episodic model. The first season consists of four episodes. The production was based on the comic by Robert Kirkman.
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CastleStorm VR
August 1, 2017
Strategy, 2.5D, Fantasy, Internet, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, PlayStation VR, Singleplayer, Tower Defense, PlayStation Exclusive.
A tower-defense strategy game with arcade elements developed exclusively for PlayStation VR. The player assumes the role of the steward protecting a stronghold controlled by either Vikings or Knights. The main objective is to keep the stronghold safe and eliminate the enemy forces, or to besiege the enemy to either take or destroy their castle. The main weapon that one gets at his disposal are the ballistae placed on a high tower, which can be loaded with various types of ammunition – apart from standard arrows, there are apples, flails, grenades, guided eagles, and flying sheep. One can lead to battle diverse units that vary in terms of their speed, strength, and special abilities. Both the type and the strength of the available army depends on the castle’s level of development. Each map delivers several primary and optional objectives that provide a player with additional rewards. CastleStorm VR delivers a multiplayer experience comprising both competitive and cooperative modes – the latter one allows up to two players to fight off endless attack waves, for as long as possible.
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The Eldritch Zookeeper
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Simulation, Cthulhu, Economic, Strategic Elements, Horror, Indie Games, Singleplayer, Zoo.
The Eldritch Zookeeper is a game that combines elements from several video game genres in order to simulate the life of a zoo manager. The player keeps in his zoo creatures taken directly from the literary works of none other than Howard Phillips Lovecraft. New monsters are delivered on a daily basis and it is up to the player to build the appropriate fence or cage, depending on the type of the creature. Moreover, one has to tend to the monster’s needs and make sure they do not escape. The player also has to come up with some additional attractions for the visitors - constant presence of cosmic horrors can drive anyone insane. Simultaneously, all the responsibilities typical for economic strategy games have to be carried out by a single character. This unfortunate man has to do the entire work all by himself - whenever a beast breaks loose due to the character’s mistakes or visitors’ behavior, it is a high priority to keep the protagonist alive, which often leads to fighting the creatures or running away from the threat, exactly as in survival games.
Hearthstone: Knights of the Frozen Throne
August 10, 2017
Puzzle, Fantasy, Internet, Card Games, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Online, Singleplayer.
Hearthstone: Knights of the Frozen Throne is the sixth expansion for the free-to-play card game Hearthstone. It was developed by Blizzard Entertainment and can be bought through the game’s store for either real or in-game currency. This expansion focuses on Lich King’s army and his kingdom of Northrend. Just like the Whispers of the Old Gods DLC, Knights of the Frozen Throne tells an alternate version of the well-known events. This time we will see what would have happened if the greatest heroes of Azeroth (Jauna Proudmoore, Rexxar, and others) became Death Knights, the undead servants of the Lich King. Knights of the Frozen Throne continues Blizzard’s policy of not releasing small Adventure DLCs and focusing on bigger ones. We get a set of 135 cards inspired by the Lich King’s army and the theme of death, including nine cards of a completely new type – Hero Cards. After using them, our hero changes into a Death Knight, gets a new portrait, war cry, ability, and a few points of armor which allows us to change our play style. We can test the new cards in PvP matches or in the single player campaign, during which we will be able to face the Lich King himself. The expansion also introduces a new battlefield and card backs.
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Slayaway Camp
October 25, 2016
Puzzle, Horror, Humorous, Singleplayer, Turn-based, Isometric View.
Slayaway Camp is an unusual turn-based logic game developed by an independent studio called Blue Wizard Digital. When working on their game, the developers have drawn their inspirations from the 1980s horror movies and at the same decided to mock their cheesy themes. The player assumes the role of a psychopathic murderer tasked with killing the teenagers who relax on their summer holidays. The maps are relatively small and composed of square fields. The characters can move only in straight lines and stop only if they encounter an obstacle. With these limitations in mind, the player has to reach their destination, avoid traps and other threats, and lead their victims and police officers to the deadly traps. With time, one can unlock more playable characters and gadgets used in the game. The game features a humorous style, in which all the characters and locations look as if they were built from large bricks, while the murders themselves are more funny than terrifying.
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303 Squadron: Battle of Britain
August 31, 2018
Simulation, Historical, World War II, Indie Games, Polish, Planes, Singleplayer.
A flight simulator set in the World War II period; the game was developed by Atomic Jelly and published by Movie Games. The story focuses on the titular 303 Squadron - a Polish combat unit formed in Great Britain. No. 303 Polish Fighter Squadron played a key part in the Battle of Britain. The player is given an opportunity to get acquainted with the stories irs pilots, mechanics, and other people who worked at the squadron's main base in Northolt, as well as to take part in authentic battles from the period, recreated in the game on the basis of historical evidence. Mechanics-wise, the creators emphasize quick and dynamic air battles, which situates the game somewhere between a simulation and an arcade experience. Between the subsequent missions, the player visits the aforementioned base, which can be freely explored. One can also fix their plane here and install various modifications. Additionally, the game features a lot of side assignments - those take the player to other military theaters.
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Demetrios: The BIG Cynical Adventure
May 31, 2016
Adventure, 2D, Humorous, Indie Games, Point-and-click, Singleplayer.
Demetrios: The BIG Cynical Adventure is a first-person point-and-click adventure game in which we play Bjorn, a drunkard and an antique trader. Together with our neighbor, we set off on the trail of thieves who robbed our apartment one night.
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99Vidas
December 23, 2016
Action, 2D, Beat 'em Up, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Singleplayer.
Developed by the independent developer QUByte Interactive, 99Vidas is a conventional 2D beat'em up game. The titular 99Vidas is an incredibly powerful artifact, which was stolen by the Evil Boss. The main characters are fighters trained to guard the artifact - their goal is to defeat the adversary along with the six allies of his, apart from retrieving the item before it gets used for evil purposes. As all the other brawlers in general, the game is played from a side view. The player traverses diverse levels and eliminates hordes of enemies on their way. The game offers 11 playable characters that differ in terms of their speed and strength, as well as their fighting style - apart from traditional punches and kicks, one makes use of special skills based on the elements. Particular attacks can be linked into spectacular combos; thanks to the experience gained and special items found, the player unlocks new combos and upgrades the ones they already have.
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San Francisco Rush: Extreme Racing
February 28, 1998
Racing, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Singleplayer.
Conversion of a racing game, which was released in 1996 on slot machines. Production focuses on the arcade character of the game, allowing you to crazy behind the wheel of sports machines in the characteristic places of San Francisco.
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Might & Magic: Elemental Guardians
May 31, 2018
RPG, Fantasy, Internet, Might & Magic, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Tactics, Turn-based, Free-to-play.
Migh & Magic: Elemental Guardians is a battle role-playing game with a turn-based combat system, utilizing a free-to-play model with microtransactions. The game is set in a fantasy world, and you play as a student of the Academy of Magic. You create a hero, choose one of the Houses of Magic, and embark on a journey for adventure. During the game you mostly collect units with unique abilities and characteristics, which you can develop and modify with magical symbols. You can also upgrade your hero. The trained units can be used to form a team to be pitted against enemy groups. During battles, you support your troops with spells your hero can use. The game features a single-player mode, but you can also try to battle other players on special arenas in the PvP mode.
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Puzzle Adventure Blockle
August 3, 2017
Puzzle, 2D, Singleplayer, Nintendo Exclusive.
A funny logic game, in which the gameplay is based on rotating entire levels. By doing that we help the hero to reach the exit, collect various items and avoid dangers. Puzzle Adventure Blockle has two main characters – a cat called Kulu, who was sent by Katz city mayor to find seven stones that can help him to take over the world, and beautiful goddess, Arkia, who can manipulate levels. She agreed to use her powers because she has problems with her memory and she was promised that she can return to her world if she completes the mission. The game was developed by a Japanese studio called Intense who can be known for its action game Dot Runner: Complete Edition. Puzzle Adventure Blockle graphics are made in 2D, employing a funny manga-like visual style. The game, available on Nintendo Switch, can be acquired for a small price but was released only in digital distribution.
Devoid of Shadows
July 13, 2017
RPG, Fantasy, Indie Games, Roguelike, Action RPG, Singleplayer, Vampires, Isometric View.
Developed by the independent team at N-Game Studios, Devoid of Shadows is an action RPG with roguelike elements. The game is set in the fantastical land of Galidon – a realm of vampires, in which the player assumes the role of a crown prince, who on the day of his coronation was supposed to fall victim of an assassination, but managed to escape to safety through the underground tunnels created by his ancestors. His task is to investigate the secrets of the vast labyrinths and discover the source of an ancient power hidden deep under the ground. During the game, the player gets to control one of the three available characters – warrior, rogue, and mage. The gameplay revolves around exploring diverse dungeons, completing multiple quests, and eliminating hordes of adversaries. During combat, one can use a wide selection of arms, spells, and special abilities. The player observes the action from the top-down perspective, while the dungeons and the encountered villains are generated procedurally, making each playthrough a unique experience.
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Motorsport Manager Mobile 2
July 13, 2017
Strategy, Economic, Formula 1, Manager, Cars, Singleplayer.
Developed for mobile devices, Motorsport Manager Mobile 2 is a continuation of a popular motor sports manager created by Playsport Games. Like its predecessor, the game allows the players to lead a racing team on their way to success. One begins their career from minor competitions that are a part of the European Racing Series and head for the World Motorsport Championship – an equivalent of Formula 1. The gameplay revolves around managing a team by hiring drivers and technicians, who have to develop new technologies and maintain the optimal parameters of the vehicles. During consecutive races, the player has to select the right driving strategy, pit-stop settings, and also think on their feet e.g. in a situation of sudden change of the conditions on the track. The entire experience features a well-developed economic model that requires players to balance the costs and earnings, as well as sign lucrative contracts with the sponsors.
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PWND
April 6, 2018
Action, FPP, FPS, Internet, Multiplayer, Science Fiction, Shooters, Free-to-play.
An online first-person shooter developed by Skydance Interactive - PWND is inspired by the early representatives of the FPS genre. The game allows the players to participate in multiplayer battles on diverse arenas. Unlike other FPS games, in PWND killing an enemy is not enough to acquire points - additionally, the player has to humiliate his foe by performing a dance over the body of the fallen adversary. The difficulty lies in the fact that when performing this dance, the player is vulnerable to an attack. PWND introduces several characters, each one featuring a unique arsenal of weapons and special attacks. For example, Hank "The Humiliator" Harris shoots volleys of bullets and can significantly increase his speed, while Rise "The Punisher" Ito uses automatic sentinel towers and bombs that can be attached to the objects in the environment. The primary item of one's equipment is the rocket launcher with different alternative fire modes for each character. Additionally, the player can use the rocket launcher for the so-called "rocket jumps". PWND features comic-book-like and cartoonish visuals.
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Boost Beast
July 20, 2017
Puzzle, Match-3, Singleplayer, Turn-based, Nintendo Exclusive, Zombie.
A cartoonish production from the match-3, genre created by Arzest studio and Arc System Works company. Boost Beast takes the player to an alternate reality, in which all humans have changed into blood-thirsty zombies after a mysterious meteor crashed on Earth. Only the animals led by dog Alec are left to resolve that crisis. Gameplay encompasses turn-based battles with undead taking place on more than 200 arenas - two-dimensional battlefields made of square fields filled with colorful elements. Combining at least three fields with the same color will summon one of several animals with different battle skills. The game comes with a variety of enemies, obstacles on the field and a huge number of bonuses that change an arrangement of the elements on the field.
Reborn: A Samurai Awakens
November 5, 2019
Action, FPP, PlayStation VR, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, PlayStation Exclusive, VR.
Developed by Geronimo Interactive, Reborn: A Samurai Awakens is set in the year 2480, when the Earth falls victim to an attack from outer space. Yukimura Sanada, the game's protagonist, is a famous samurai resurrected as a cyborg whose job is to face and defeat the enemy. Reborn: A Samurai Awakens is a first-person action game requiring the player to eliminate hordes of robots (among them, bigger and more durable bosses), making use of a diverse weaponry. Apart from laser katana blades which can slice the opponents into pieces and repel enemy missiles, the player uses pistols and psionic powers. One is capable of using any two weapons simultaneously in combat. Success is achieved here through juggling the available weapons skilfully and performing effective counterattacks, which can stun the enemy. The game features both regular skirmishes and spectacular scenes in the form of Quick Time Events. All of this is complemented by decent graphics, especially with regard to the standards of VR games.
Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus - Episode Zero
November 7, 2017
Action, Very Brutal, FPP, FPS, World War II, Singleplayer.
The first expansion included in the season pass of Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus - a first-person shooter developed by Machine Games and published in the fall of 2017. In terms of story, the Episode Zero add-on constitutes a prologue to the other three expansions and allows the players to familiarize themselves with the three new main protagonists featured in the DLC - Joseph Stallion, Jessica Valiant, and Gerald Wilkins, active resistance members fighting to defeat the Nazis occupying America. The gameplay mechanics do not differ much from what the players might remember from the base game - during the campaign, the player has to complete consecutive missions, explore various locations, and eliminate numerous opponents, including both humans and battle machines. The player is bound to appreciate the fact that all three protagonists are diversified in terms of abilities and preferred weaponry, which makes each separate playthrough a unique experience.
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