Bad Dream: Coma
March 9, 2017
Adventure, 2D, Horror, Indie Games, Point-and-click, Polish, Singleplayer.
Bad Dream: Coma is an adventure game by Desert Fox. The gameplay focuses on solving puzzles by using items found in the game’s world. The game set inside a nightmare, and the hero who gets trapped inside is ready to go to great lengths just to get out. In order to wake up, he needs to visit a number of horrifying locations, like a ruined bridge, gloomy swamps, or a disturbing hospital. He also meets different characters who are, just like him, trapped in this dreadful dimension. The choices the player makes play a crucial role in the story, as the consequences affect the whole world and lead to one of several endings.
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Ragnarok Journey
June 13, 2017
RPG, Internet, MMO, MMORPG, Sandbox, Free-to-play.
Ragnarok Journey is a browser MMORPG developed by Gravity Interactive, being heavily inspired by Ragnarok Online. The game takes us to a fantasy world inspired by Norse mythology. We learn the story by doing quests and talking to various NPCs. In terms of gameplay mechanics Ragnarok Journey is a typical MMORPG, where, after we create our character, we explore the game's vast world, do quests, collect items and equipment, and develop our hero. We can level up manually or leave that element to the game's A.I. Combat is an inseparable element of the game. We will face many various opponents against whom we can use range weapons, cold-steel weapons, and magic. We can create our own guilds and do quests with other players.
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Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare - Continuum
April 18, 2017
Action, FPP, FPS, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Shooters, Zombie.
Another expansion pack to Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare. The expansion was developed by Infinity Ward and it contains new multiplayer maps and the next chapter of the zombie mini campaign. The latter takes the players to a horror movie set of the crazy director Willard Wyler. The action of the movie takes place in New York City during the seventies’. Shaolin Sister is the mentor of the four main characters and she can teach them four kung fu martial arts that are effective against the zombies. In addition to that, Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare – Continuum introduces four multiplayer maps: Turista is a spa resort inside the skeleton of an ancient creature; Scrap enables the players to fight on an abandoned junkyard on the moon; Archive is a futuristic art gallery and Excess is a modified version of the iconic Rust from Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. As usual, the new locations were created not only for close quarters combat, but for players that prefer sniping as well.
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Desync
February 28, 2017
Action, FPP, FPS, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
An FPP shooter in which the players explore various neon-filled locations and fight hordes of enemies using a vast arsenal of weapons. The protagonist can use pistols, machine guns, shotguns and explosives, with alternative modes for each of them. Additionally, collecting Fragments during the game allow us to get useful upgrades and more weapons for our character. Aside from using guns, victory in Desync requires using environment (including traps) and chaining attacks into effective combinations. The Foregone Syndicate’s work has been developed solely for single player, although online rankings serve as a sort of substitute for multiplayer, letting the players show off their scores. Visuals are one of characteristic features of Desync, with style resembling the one from the classic movie TRON.
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Miitopia
December 8, 2016
RPG, Fantasy, Humorous, jRPG, Remaster/remake, Singleplayer, Turn-based, Nintendo Exclusive.
A jRPG developed by Nintendo, which offers us the ability to take control of Mii, Nintendo’s player avatars. Our job is to gather up a team of heroes (built from players found on our friend lists) and lead them on a quest to defeat the Dark Lord, who has stolen the unique faces of Miitopia citizens. When it comes to gameplay, we are given an RPG built from standard elements, including exploration, turn-based combat, or an experience system that enables us to develop and enhance our heroes. Our party members are connected through friendships that offer new combo attacks once the friendship meter reaches a certain level. The graphics are not spectacular, considering that the game was released for handhelds, yet visually pleasing and maintain a smooth framerate.
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Kirby's Blowout Blast
July 6, 2017
Arcade, Singleplayer, Nintendo Exclusive, Isometric View.
An expanded version of the Kirby 3D Rumble minigame from Kirby: Planet Robobot. The gameplay is focused on traveling through 3D levels in which we must eliminate many enemies and collect coins in the shortest possible amount of time. Kirby's Blowout Blast is based on the same rules, but the levels are now more complex with additional enemies and bosses. The main character, a pink creature called Kirby, can swallow enemies and then spit them out at other enemies. Time is important in Kirby's Blowout Blast, which means that the players need to have good reflexes during fights. We can get additional points by hitting several enemies with one shot or eliminate them one by one without missing. We can be rewarded with one of three ranks, bronze, silver and gold, on more than 25 levels. Kirby's Blowout Blast encourages the players to replay the levels and to top their previous scores.
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ATV Renegades
April 18, 2017
Racing, Arcade Elements, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Quads, Singleplayer.
A game which gives us an opportunity to ride ATVs while participating in insane racing events all over the globe. Developed by Nighthawk Interactive, ATV Renegades offers both competition for the best position on the finish line, and for the highest point score, rewarding the player for performing spectacular tricks. A classic career-like mode - the World Tour, constitutes the core element of the experience, but the game also offers quick races in addition to the aforementioned freestyle contests. It is worth mentioning that the in-game vehicles differ in their statistics and performances; as for the rider, the player can customize their appearance to their liking. What is a big advantage of the game, ATV Renegades offers a local multiplayer opportunity to challenge a second player for a split-screen duel. Unfortunately however, the game's visuals are far from satisfactory and can be considered average-quality at best.
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Xenos vs Marines
cancelled
Action, FPP, FPS, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Science Fiction, Online, Shooters.
Developed by Darkflow Software in cooperation with Gaijin Entertainment, Xenos vs. Marines is an online FPS game that takes players on a journey to a distant future, in which the human civilization has reached the level of development allowing for the colonization of remote planets. The main protagonists of the game are the titular Space Marines, tasked with preparing planets for the arrival of new settlers. During the game, one participates in consecutive battles against the Aliens, having a wide variety of futuristic technologies at their disposal, which include weaponry, armors, and other useful pieces of gear. The gameplay has been based on mechanics known from another game created by the aforementioned studio – Enlisted. Since the Aliens are not the only threat and the players have to face many dangers resulting from numerous anomalies encountered on the surfaces of uncharted planets, the key to success lies in the strict cooperation between the players and the good coordination of actions performed by the members of one’s team.
Giga Wrecker
February 6, 2017
Action, 2D, Puzzle Elements, Metroidvania, Platformers, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
The player assumes the role of Reika Rekkeiji and arrives on a world controlled by robots known as Ajeets. Due to an experiment, the heroine is transformed into a cyborg, which enables her to challenge the mechanic invaders. Giga Wreckers presents the action from the side view, and gameplay mostly consists of exploring huge levels, jumping on platforms, and battling more or less dangerous enemies. While in combat, you can make use of the mechanical arm which enables the heroine to control various debris that lies scattered about. During the journey, you collect blueprints necessary for customizing the looks of your weapons. This is a production for solo players exclusively, yet nothing stops you from creating your own levels in the editor and sharing them with the whole community. The amazing visuals inspired by manga and anime are the game’s strong point.
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Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Wildlands - Narco Road
April 18, 2017
Action, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Sandbox, Singleplayer, Shooters, TPP, TPS, Modern Conflicts.
The first big expansion to Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon: Wildlands – a third-person open-world shooter created by Ubisoft. This time, players are tasked with eliminating a gang led by so-called El Invisible. In order to reach their goal, first your squad has to infiltrate smaller organizations: Kamikazes, Jinetes Locos, and Death Riders. The Narco Road DLC offers 15 new story-driven missions, 4 new types of side quests and special racing challenges. Additionally, Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Wildlands - Narco Road introduces additional vehicles (the list includes motorcycles, monster trucks, muscle cars, and planes), 4 new soldier outfits and 9 kinds of weapons. Just like in the original game, you can play either solo or together with three other players. In order to run Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Wildlands - Narco Road you must own Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Wildlands.
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Viking Rage
April 28, 2017
Arcade, Singleplayer, SteamVR, Tower Defense, VR.
Viking Rage is a VR tower defense game developed by the German studio N-Gon Entertainment. Players take the role of a Viking whose job is to fend off the enemies who attack his base. Unlike in other tower defense games, we do not build towers, but fight on our own. The game offers a wide array of weaponry for our hero, such as axes, bombs, bows, crossbows, or fancy and elaborate traps. Moving around the game locations happens in a way typical for virtual reality games - our hero teleports from one place on the map to another. The game's visuals are not that sophisticated, but the cartoonish style successfully masks that. Both character models and locations are simply said eye-pleasing.
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Etrian Mystery Dungeon 2
August 31, 2017
RPG, Dungeon Crawler, Fantasy, jRPG, Singleplayer, Turn-based, Nintendo Exclusive, Isometric View.
Another spin-off in the popular series of dungeon crawlers, Etrian Odyssey, developed by Spike Chunsoft. The player assumes the role of an adventurer, who helps an unfamiliar woman in reaching the roots of the Yggdrasil tree, which is told to hide a gate to the world of gods. The events in Etrian Mystery Dungeon 2 are presented from an isometric perspective, and a significant portion of gameplay is about exploration of randomly generated dungeons as well as fighting turn-based battles. Interestingly, both heroes and their adversaries perform actions at the same time – therefore, when you move from one field to another, the enemy may be performing the same action. You take under your command a team of four adventurers, whom you can hire and replace in a town, which serves the role of your base of operation. In the course of the adventure the heroes gain experience and learn new skills as well as class-based special abilities. It is also noteworthy that upon dying the characters go back to the town, however, they also lose the entire equipment and gold they carried. Etrian Mystery Dungeon 2’s characteristic feature is its colorful, eye-pleasing graphics.
Radiant Historia: Perfect Chronology
February 13, 2018
RPG, Fantasy, jRPG, Time Travel, Remaster/remake, Singleplayer, Turn-based, Nintendo Exclusive, Isometric View.
Radiant Historia: Perfect Chronology is a complete remake of Radiant Historia, a jRPG game that was released in 2010 on Nintendo DS. The remake has completely new 3D visuals, new soundtrack composed by Yoko Shimomura, and an additional storyline with new scenarios and characters. Moreover, with game veterans in mind, Atlus created a special option of skipping the bigger part of the story and jumping right into the new content. When it comes to new players, they can choose one of the lower difficulty levels. The rest of the game was not changed. Radiant Historia: Perfect Chronology is still a classic jRPG with turn-based combat mechanics. We play as a young warrior named Stocke. With his companions, he has to prevent the destruction the Vainqueur continent. The biggest attraction of the game is the possibility of traveling in time and influencing history with our choices, bringing to mind cult games Chrono Trigger and Chrono Cross.
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Hey! Pikmin
July 28, 2017
Action, 2D, Puzzle Elements, Platformers, Singleplayer, Nintendo Exclusive.
A 2D platform game with logic puzzle elements developed by Arzest and Nintendo. The game's protagonist is Captain Olimar, whose ship crashed on an unknown planet inhabited by the eponymous creatures. He has to explore the newfound world and find a way to escape. Hey! Pikmin utilizes a side-view perspective and the gameplay focuses on exploring varied locations, jumping on platforms, avoiding traps, and fighting enemies. You also need to rely on the help offered by the Pikmin — for example the Blue Pikmin can swim, while the Winged Pikmin allows you to travel short distances in the air. Moreover, you can also throw the critters at your enemies or the elements of your surroundings. The game features colorful cartoonish visuals.
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World of One
April 27, 2017
Action, 2D, Puzzle Elements, Indie Games, Platformers, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.
An independent action platformer with logic elements inspired by the popular Limbo and the novel The Little Prince. In World of One, you assume the role of a boy living on a small planet, who begins to question his existence. Interested in learning about the reality he lives in, the boy sets out on a journey to different planets. While observing the action from the side-view, the player solves logic puzzles based on physics and fights enemies. The hero meets both common opponents as well as powerful ones. The former can be battled by working out their particular sets of attacks. The latter can be defeated with the use of tools hidden in different places. The environment is also abundant in deadly traps. The visuals of World of One are gloomy, black-and-white and feature red elements. Gameplay is accompanied by a soundtrack intensifying the feeling of unease.
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Yo-kai Watch 2: Psychic Specters
September 29, 2017
Action, Fantasy, Internet, jRPG, Multiplayer, Time Travel, Singleplayer, Turn-based, Nintendo Exclusive.
The third version of the second entry in the jRPG series from Level-5, after Bony Spirits and Fleshy Souls. Players again take control of Nathan or Katie, who suffered from the attack of a mysterious Yo-kai (supernatural being). The spirit erased memories of heroes and their Yo-kai friends, forcing both characters to once again take the special watch that lets them communicate with those beings and try to find the culprit. Yo-kai Watch 2: Psychic Specters lets us revisit the city of Springdale, which we can freely explore. Gameplay focuses on performing tasks given by non-playable characters and turn-based battles against Yo-kai. Those can be befriended after defeating them to use their powers in future fights. Interestingly, players can choose one of two paths to progress the story – there are storylines and exclusive missions not present in two previous incarnations of the game. The single player campaign is accompanied by enhanced, cooperation-based multiplayer Oni Blasters Mode, as well as competitive module – players can fight each other through local wireless network.
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Bye-Bye Boxboy!
February 2, 2017
Adventure, 2D, Puzzle Elements, Platformers, Singleplayer, Nintendo Exclusive.
Bye-Bye Boxboy! is the third installment of the logical platform game series developed by HAL Laboratory. Just like in the previous games, we play as Qbby, a square character that can replicate his shape. This time, he has to save Qbabies, beings that look like smaller versions of him. As a reward for his help, they will give him additional abilities. The game is made of eighteen diverse locations where we will have to solve logical and environmental puzzles and avoid traps. As we play, we will make a good use of Boxboy's gradually abilities: Boxrocket creates squares with jet engines which will alow our hero to push the buttons that are way above him; Warpbox can teleport him across a short distance. As we progress, we will gain access to additional content. All of that is presented in a rather simple form. The game has clear, cartoonish 2D visuals that work well, though you won't find any visual bells and whistles here.
Brawl of Ages
September 12, 2017
Strategy, Fantasy, Internet, MMO, PvP, RTS, Online, Free-to-play.
Brawl of Ages is a free-to-play strategy game that combines elements of card games, real-time strategies, and MOBAs. It was developed by BNA Studios. In Brawl of Ages, the players take part in 3-5 minutes long PvP duels where players send all kinds of monsters against each other in order to destroy the enemy player's base. We achieve victory by destroying our opponent's Throne, his main tower defended by two smaller watchtowers. In order to breach the enemy defenses, we have to use cards from the card deck we've prepared earlier. Playing a card may have various results. Usually it will summon a new unit to the battlefield, but it is possible to build an additional defensive or production structure, place a totem that will power up warriors in its range, or cast a destructive spell that will damage all nearby enemy units. We cannot manually control our units, they are controlled by a simple artificial intelligence, similar to those we can see in tower defense games. After being dropped on the map in a place of our choosing, our characters will automatically go in the direction of our enemy's fortifications and automatically attack hostile targets encountered along the way. We can play against our friends or randomly selected players.
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Flip Wars
August 10, 2017
Party, Arcade Elements, Internet, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Singleplayer, Nintendo Exclusive.
A multiplayer arcade game developed for Nintendo Switch. The game rules are simple - the characters run around a board divided into smaller panels. By jumping you rotate the tiles near your avatar, changing their color to match it. If someone else steps onto your tile, they drop out of the game. When rotating the tiles you can earn various power-ups which e.g. increase your speed or the number of the rotated tiles. Some tiles, however, are immobile and cannot be rotated; if you know the mechanics well enough, you can use it to your advantage. Project Mekuru's multiplayer mode allows 4 players to play with each other at once, either online or using just one console. The visuals are quite simple — on the screen you see only the boards and the colorful characters wearing futuristic suits.
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007 Racing
November 20, 2000
Racing, James Bond, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Cars, Singleplayer.
Maintained in spying climates, an unusual racing game, in which instead of struggling on the track players perform missions referring to the adventures of Agent 007.
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Starfighter Origins
April 25, 2017
Simulation, FPP, Indie Games, Space, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
A combat simulator which places the player in control of a starfighter. Developed by an independent British team - Mad About Games Studios Ltd., the game was inspired by space simulators from the 90s. Starfighter Origins is set in a futuristic world, where humans explore space and pirates are waiting among asteroids for unarmed transport ships and other easy loot. The player assumes the role of a pilot working for the Colonial Defense Force - a law enforcement group that use various kinds of combat ships in order to maintain order in space. The player has six unique ships to fly in the game, including fast, reconnaissance units with powerful radars, classic fighters - they handle well and are well-armed, and heavily-armored support craft. Eliminating the enemies involves use of both rapid-fire cannons and auto-targeting missiles. When fighting, the player must pay attention to how much resources they have left - both fuel and ammunition, as not every mission gives an opportunity to re-fuel the ship and refill ammunition. The game delivers exclusively a single-player experience. The four modes available include the story campaign, the Simulation and the Challenge modes (a series of independent scenarios), and the Instant Action mode. The last of these requires the player to choose a difficulty level at the beginning; both the battlefield and type of enemies are assigned randomly.
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Command & Conquer: Red Alert - Retaliation
August 28, 1998
Strategy, Strategic Elements, LAN, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer, War Strategy.
Stand-alone addition to Command and Conquer real-time strategy: Red Alert. The production includes content offered by Counterstrike and The Aftermath add-ons for personal computers. In addition, the title offers film interludes never before available.
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Farming Simulator 17: Big Bud DLC
May 9, 2017
Simulation, Machines and Equipment, Farm, Singleplayer.
Farming Simulator 17: Big Bud DLC is an expansion to Farming Simulator 17, developed by the creators of the original game, GIANTS Software. Big Bud DLC requires the base game to be playable. This add-on introduces new agricultural machines like the two enormous tractors: Big Bud 450 and even bigger Big Bud 747. The latter one, designed in 1977, is over eight meters long, six meters wide, weights more than fifty tons, and has over 900 horsepower. Unlike Big Bud 450, the 747 is no longer used and the only 747 tractor ever built is currently displayed at the Heartland museum. Due to their size and weight, both machines have a very different 'driving feel' than the ones from the base game. In addition to these two colossal machines, Big Bud DLC introduces a couple of other tractors, spreaders, and ploughs that we can use to make our job on the farm easier.
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Royal Revolt 2
February 21, 2014
Strategy, Arcade Elements, Fantasy, Internet, Multiplayer, Free-to-play.
Real time strategy with elements of the action game, in which our primary goal is to expand our own kingdom, take care of the development of the army and lead it to the battle for victory over the forces controlled by other players. The title attracts attention thanks to the nice, cartoon graphic design.
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Titan Siege
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RPG, Fantasy, Internet, Mythology, MMO, MMORPG, PvE, PvP, TPP, Free-to-play.
A free-to-play MMORPG fantasy game featuring micro-transactions. The fantastic setting of Titan Siege combines the elements taken from Norse, Greek, and Egyptian mythologies. The players assume the roles of heroes, who defend humanity from Titan factions waging war against one another. The journey begins with the character creation – the player can choose sex, appearance and combat stats of his protagonist. The gameplay builds on open world exploration, completing quests assigned by NPCs, fighting encountered foes (including huge bosses), and developing the main protagonist’s skills – all this in the typical MMORPG way. During the game, the players also acquire new items, enchanted scrolls, and pieces of armor, which aid their characters in battle. Traveling through the vast locations can be sped up by obtaining a steed. Both pets and friendly players can help us in battles. On the other hand, however, some players can also challenge us to a duel – the winner gets the equipment of the fallen hero.
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Tank Warfare: Tunisia 1943
May 1, 2017
Strategy, Tanks, Historical, World War II, RTS, Singleplayer, Tactics, Turn-based.
A strategy game developed by Graviteam, a developer known from numerous games offering a believable tank warfare experience. The action takes place between 1942 and 1943 during the Tunisian Campaign which was an Allied attempt to defeat Axis forces stationed in North Africa. The players can choose between both sides of the conflict, each offering a separate campaign that plays out in both tactical and strategic fields through a turn-based overview mode and a three-dimensional real-time environment that sees us assume control over individual units. The game is characterized by its realistic approach to tank warfare. We are given fifty different types of vehicles, while their crews and other units are described by a number of statistics that influence their behavior on the battlefield. The enemy forces are controlled by an advanced AI module that learns and responds to our actions. The battles are especially spectacular thanks to a complex physics engine that governs the effect the projectiles have on vehicles, objects, and environment, as well as a dynamic weather and day and night cycle. Due to high difficulty, the game offers a useful practical tutorial that offers step-by-step instructions for novice players.
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Lethal VR
November 8, 2016
Arcade, FPP, FPS, PlayStation Move, PlayStation VR, Singleplayer, SteamVR, Shooters, VR.
Lethal VR is a virtual reality first-person arcade game developed by the founders of Criterion Software. We play as an FBI agent who has to take part in various tests checking his combat abilities with firearms and cold steel weapons. The game offers five types of missions: Quick Draw, where we have to shoot as fast as possible; Knife Throw, where we throw knifes; Sharpshooter and Rapid Fire, where we eliminate our targets with firearms; and Combat, where we fight criminals and try to avoid being shot. Our score is marked and displayed on online rankings. The game uses Unreal Engine 4, making its visuals simply astonishing, and an advanced physics engine that perfectly simulates the behavior of 3D objects.
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Danger Zone
May 30, 2017
Arcade, Cars, Singleplayer.
Danger Zone is an arcade driving game developed by Three Fields Entertainment - a studio established by the creators of the legendary Criterion Software. Gameplay mechanics are purely arcade and the player is tasked with causing spectacular crashes and smashes on the jammed roads. To inflict additional crash damage, for which the player is awarded points, they can use the SmashBreaker ability. Apart from the twenty diverse scenarios, in which one has to get the highest score possible and share it on online ranking boards, the game offers a sandbox mode in which one can wreak havoc on a section of a highway. Danger Zone delivers high-quality visuals based on the Unreal Engine 4 technology. Additionally, the physics engine simulating the physics of 3D objects is very impressive.
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Darkstalkers: The Night Warriors
March 28, 1996
Fighting, 2D, Beat 'em Up, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Singleplayer.
Darkstalkers: The Night Warriors is the first installment of a series of two-dimensional battles in which warriors are inspired by legends, horrors and legends of monsters such as vampires, werewolves, mummies and spirits. The title was created using a Street Fighter II engine, but the developers have made a lot of improvements to it. Among them you will find the ability to perform blocks in the air and special sequences of attacks.
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Darkstalkers 3
November 18, 1998
Fighting, 2D, Beat 'em Up, Fantasy, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Singleplayer.
Third installment of a series of two-dimensional beats produced by Capcom. As in the previous parts of the series, the game presents duels between monsters of horror, legends and legends. Among the playable characters we will find vampires, succubus, werewolves, and even an award hunter with a look reminiscent of a Red Riding Hood. The title also introduces bold changes in the mechanics of the game, resigning from the classic division into rounds.
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War on Cancer
March 24, 2017
Action, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Shooters, Top-down, Free-to-play.
War on Cancer is a twin-stick shooter developed for Alivia Oncolgical Foundation in cooperation with Saatchi&Saatchi and Platige Image. Players are taken to a world that resembles the inside of a living organism. Their job will be to eliminate greater or lesser cancer-like creatures that prowl the battlefield. The key to success lies in the player's agility and precise shooting, because there is a low supply of bullets in the game. When we loose, we can continue our adventures by paying a fee or watching a short advertisement. Acquiring additional bullets is a similar case. We can spend real money to get more of them. We have to remember though that War on Cancer is a free-to-play game, and the income from microtransactions goes to a person that is fighting cancer (we chose that person before we start) or to the account of the Skarbonka program that serves all patients. The game in topic has really good visuals that can stand side by side with the genre's most popular titles.
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Meganoid
March 15, 2017
Action, 2D, Indie Games, Platformers, Roguelike, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
Meganoid is a 2D platform game developed by the independent studio OrangePixel. We play as an armed to the teeth hero who explores the procedurally generated maps of the titular ship. As we play, we will explore many various levels, jump from one platform to another, avoid numerous traps, and face hordes of enemies. We will use many weapons like rocket launcher, plasma rifle, or explosives while eliminating them. There are many useful gadgets at our disposal, like a jet pack or a night vision device. Special cards will allow us to customize some parameters of the game. Given the game's fast pacing and high difficulty level, we will die many times in Meganoid. Combined with old-school, pixelart visuals, Meganoid brings to mind games from the early 1990's.
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Europa Universalis IV: Third Rome
June 14, 2017
Strategy, Economic, Grand Strategy, Historical, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer, War Strategy.
One of the many DLC packs for the fourth installment in the history-based strategy games series from Paradox Interactive, Europa Universalis. The expansion entitled Third Rome is the first of the so-called Immersion Packs, which focus on expanding specific options in individual regions of the world. In this case we are dealing with Russia, the eponymous Third Rome, a spiritual successor to Byzantine Empire. Along with the add-on, Russian rulers gain a whole range of new management options, including the annexation of entire states or turning highly developed provinces into metropolises. Europa Universalis IV: Third Rome also presents a struggle of the head of the nation with the Orthodox Church. Depending on which saint you chose to revere on icons, you get a specific bonus. Another area that received innovations is the military, featuring brand new, unique units, such as the Moscow Riflemen.
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Octave
October 18, 2016
Adventure, 2D, Arcade Elements, Horror, Indie Games, Point-and-click, Singleplayer.
A point-and-click adventure game with action elements, developed by one-man indie developer Anate Studio. You play as an unfortunate man taken to a forest by a murderer. In the last moment, the protagonist is rescued by a mysterious force, but as he looks for a way to escape, he quickly learns that he hasn't been saved yet and still needs to fight for his life. Octave utilizes a side view perspective. The gameplay focuses on traversing locations, which are full of not only puzzles but also enemies such as malevolent shadows and monsters. Apart from the already mentioned forest, you visit a haunted abandoned house or an ominous underground complex. Although the 2D visuals have an old-school feel, Octave features a gripping atmosphere, underscored by the original soundtrack.
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R.B.I. Baseball 17
March 28, 2017
Sports, Baseball, Internet, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Singleplayer.
Another installment of the arcade sports game series devoted to baseball. It was developed by Major League Baseball Advanced Media. Similarly to its predecessors, in the game, we lead one of thirty clubs of the American MLB league to take part in the 2017’s baseball league games. Given the full MLB license, there are actual teams and thirty existing sports arenas. Moreover, we can also play matches with classic rosters from previous seasons. The production emphasizes the arcade aspect, thanks to which the gameplay should be approachable even for beginners. R.B.I. Baseball 17 allows the players to take part in single matches and face both the artificial intelligence and other people. The title also attracts with its decent graphics that look equally good both on TV screens and small displays of mobile devices.
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Clock Tower II: The Struggle Within
March 12, 1998
Adventure, Horror, Point-and-click, Singleplayer, Survival Horror.
The third installment of the series of adventure horrors using point & click mechanics. The production does not relate to the previous parts and introduces a few new features, such as the option to switch between the two personalities of the main character.
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Last Day of June
August 31, 2017
Adventure, Experimental/artistic, Puzzle Elements, RPG Elements, Singleplayer.
An adventure game by Ovosonico, co-produced by director Massimo Guarini (Shadows of the DAMNED, Naruto: Rise of a Ninja), Steven Wilson (the founder of the band Porcupine Tree) and Jessica Cope (the director of Metallica's music video for “Here Comes Revenge”). The story focuses on Carl, whose beloved June died from injuries she sustained in a car crash. However, thte protagonist discovers that he can use June's paintings to travel in time. From this moment onward he decides to change the course of events and save his lover, while also bearing the consequences of his choices. The gameplay in Las Day of June consists of exploration of varied locations and finding places where you can change something — from time to time it means that you have to solve a relatively easy puzzle or make a decision which will affect the later events. Apart from the unique theme, the game also features unusual artistic visuals.
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XField Paintball 3
May 30, 2017
Action, FPP, FPS, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer.
The third installment in a series of paintball games developed by XField Paintball SAS and advertised as the official video game devoted to that popular activity. The game was created in cooperation with professional paintballers and video-gamers themselves. XField Paintball 3 gives us an opportunity to take part in multiplayer competitions based on the official rules of paintball. The game is played from the first-person view and the experience combines elements of tactical shooters and sports games together. Two teams of up to 5 players each participate in a match; the goal is to take control of the entire territory with minimal losses. Developing an adequate strategy and coordinating the team's efforts constitute the key to success here, and the latter of these lies in the captain's hands. The remaining players take the roles of the so-called Rushers, Shooters or Tacticians. XField Paintball 3 comes with relatively average-looking visuals, rather poor in detail.
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Golf Story
September 28, 2017
RPG, 2D, Golf, Indie Games, Singleplayer, Top-down, Nintendo Exclusive.
Developed by a small independent studio called Sidebar Games, Golf Story is an interesting combination of several video game genres created to deliver the titular golf experience. In the game, the player gets to assume the role of a golf player, who travels the world in search for new challenges and opponents. In terms of mechanics, the game is a combination of Mario Gold and Stardew Valley – Golf Story does not focus only on the matches, enabling the player to participate in a unique adventure, talk to encountered NPCs, and complete numerous tasks. During the game, one can attempt to solve puzzles, complete assignments that boost one’s skills, purchase better pieces of gear, and devote oneself to complete secondary tasks. The matches themselves are based on authentic golf rules. In the game, however, the matches themselves are of highly arcade nature and take place on various golf courses – from the typical grass fields to the special water locations with drifting rafts and crocodiles.
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Cool Boarders
December 31, 1996
Sports, PS Plus Premium, Singleplayer, Snowboard, Winter Sports, TPP.
One of the first 3D snowboard games. Production offers three basic and two hidden slopes, on which you should descend in the shortest possible time, while performing spectacular tricks. Before each descent the player can choose the sex of his avatar, his clothes and the board he is using.
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40 Winks
November 14, 1999
Arcade, Fables, For Children, 3D Platformers, Singleplayer.
40 Winks is a three-dimensional platform game about the adventures of siblings who set out to save the title Winki. The production was originally released on the PlayStation, and Eurocom Entertainment Software is responsible for its creation.
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River City: Rival Showdown
October 27, 2016
Action, 2D, Beat 'em Up, Remaster/remake, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.
A new installment in the Kunio-kun series of classic beat ’em up games developed by Arc System Works. Once again, the player assumes the role of Kunio. He is tasked with finding Riki's missing girlfriend and solving the mystery related to the thugs that attacked him. While playing River City: Rival Showdown, the player is constantly moving to the right and fighting legions of enemies. In the battles the player uses fists, legs and acquired weapons to attack the enemies. The player must not only be fast, but also control two parameters – HP that represents the health of Kunio and SP, the energy that is used for performing special attacks. While progressing in the game, the protagonist gains experience that enables him to become stronger and face greater opponents. Similarly to the previous entries in the series, the game features pixel art graphics.
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Tiny Trax
July 25, 2017
Racing, Arcade Elements, Internet, Multiplayer, PlayStation VR, Singleplayer, PlayStation Exclusive, VR.
A racing game by the creators of Velocity and Coconut dodge, developed for PlayStation VR. In Tiny Trax you control toy cars and race on several wacky tracks in such locations as e.g. the jungle or a space station. The tracks are full of obstacles, ramps, and other elements. The cars are not bound by the laws of physics, as they can even ride up a wall. They can also use speed boosters to accelerate, but first they have to fill a special bar by drifting. Tiny Trax features a multiplayer mode for three players, but you can also play on your own against AI-controlled opponents. The game's atmosphere is bright and lively, matching the cartoonish and colorful visuals. The immersive experience is amplified by the VR technology.
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Spyro 2: Ripto's Rage!
November 2, 1999
Arcade, 3D Platformers, Dragon.
Continuation of the Insomniac Games studio hit. The production presents another adventure of the purple dragon Spyro and is a typical 3D platform where players can face agility and logic challenges.
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Pokemon Ultra Moon
November 17, 2017
RPG, Internet, jRPG, Co-op, Multiplayer, Pokemon, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, TPP, Turn-based, Nintendo Exclusive.
Pokemon Ultra Moon is yet another installment of the popular RPG series developed by Game Freak for Nintendo handheld consoles. It was released along with Pokemon Ultra Sun as the improved versions of the 7th generation handheld consoles launch titles, Pokemon Sun and Pokemon Moon. Once again, we play as a novice Pokemon trainer who desires to become the very best trainer in the world. The game comes with an alternative version of the story we saw in the series' previous installment, offers new types of Pokemon (some available only in this version), and offers some new and changed locations. Nothing has changed in terms of gameplay. We explore the game’s world, do quests, catch more and more Pokemon, and take part in turn-based duels with other trainers. Pokemon Ultra Moon supports the PokeBank app that allows us to transfer Pokemon caught in other games of the series.
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Pokemon Ultra Sun
November 17, 2017
RPG, Internet, jRPG, Co-op, Multiplayer, Pokemon, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, TPP, Turn-based, Nintendo Exclusive.
Pokemon Ultra Sun is yet another installment of the popular RPG series developed by Game Freak for Nintendo handheld consoles. It was released along with Pokemon Ultra Moon as the improved versions of the 7th generation handheld consoles launch titles, Pokemon Sun and Pokemon Moon. Once again, we play as a novice Pokemon trainer who desires to become the very best trainer in the world. The game comes with an alternative version of the story we saw in the series' previous installment, offers new types of Pokemon (some available only in this version), and offers some new and changed locations. Nothing has changed in terms of gameplay. We explore the game’s world, do quests, catch more and more Pokemon, and take part in turn-based duels with other trainers. Pokemon Ultra Sun supports the PokeBank app that allows us to transfer Pokemon caught in other games of the series.
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Dragon Bros
September 16, 2016
Action, 2D, Indie Games, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer.
A shoot'em up game developed by the independent developer Space Lizard Studio. In the game, the player assumes control of young dragons tasked with fighting an army of hostile robots called Mechaliches, who were able to conquer the protagonists' home planet and kidnap their mother. During the game, the character constantly moves rightwards, eliminates hordes of enemies, and avoids the ever-present obstacles. Of course, one's protégés are not defenseless - they acquire new power-ups allowing them to use machine guns, laser weapons, and cannons. Moreover, as one progresses through the game, they acquire points giving access to various special abilities assigned separately to each weapon. Dragon Bros allows the player to enjoy both single and cooperative local multiplayer modes. Interestingly enough, completed stages of the game can be replayed, e.g. to achieve a higher score - moreover, one can test their skills by playing the game on a higher difficulty level. As the game has been inspired by the classic shoot’em up games, it delivers old-school pixel-art visuals and the dedicated soundtrack written by Gabriel Caruso, who in his works combines modern sound with chiptune music.
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Exzore: The Rising
cancelled
RPG, Crowdfunding, Indie Games, Sandbox, Singleplayer, The Middle Ages.
RPG with an open world, set in the medieval European-inspired land of Eogaan. The player takes on the role of Damien Clive, who tries to recover his honour after falling victim to betrayal. There are many ways to go about the main plot as well as the tasks to be undertaken in the course of an adventure. In the course of the game we develop the character: we acquire new skills and gain more and more powerful equipment. All of this was enriched with decent graphics.
Unit 4
May 24, 2017
Arcade, 2D, Indie Games, Co-op, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
A dynamic and demanding platform game in a retro setting. Developed by Gamera Interactive, Unit 4 focuses on the adventures of four alien special agents trying to save their star system from inevitable doom. An army of evil aliens has invaded the protagonists’ home planet and stolen a sacred artifact. Since similar robberies have occurred on other planets, the entire system is slowly falling into its demise, as it cannot function without the aforementioned artifacts. Traveling aboard their spaceship, the main protagonists visit numerous planets and fight the alien minions of evil in search for a way to defeat the enemy and retrieve the life-giving artifacts. To travel to a planet, one has to open the galactic map and freely control the spaceship represented on it. When on a planet’s surface, the main protagonists can move in two dimensions - jump on moving platforms, glide, hang from walls and ceilings, as well as fight the enemy forces. Each character features a unique skill set, such as Double Jump or Deadly Dash. Since the players can freely switch between controlled characters, one can quickly combine their special moves into stunning combos. Alternatively, one can join their friends in a local cooperative mode, and play Unit 4 together, with each character assigned to one player.
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Dissidia Final Fantasy NT
January 30, 2018
Action, Beat 'em Up, Crossover, Fantasy, Hack'and'slash, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, TPP.
A hybrid of a third-person perspective action game and a fighting game developed by Team Ninja. The game enables the players to control characters known from the main installments of the Final Fantasy series. The title is an improved and expanded port of a game that debuted in 2015 on Japanese arcade cabinets. Dissidia Final Fantasy NT doesn’t feature a dedicated, complex story mode, but the duels have a narrative, illustrated with cutscenes and dialogues. As for the mechanics, the title is a three-dimensional fighting game. Two three-person teams face each other on small arenas. The players can choose from more than 20 characters divided into four classes. Various classes feature different skills and serve different roles on the battlefield. The objective of the game is to eliminate the opponents by reducing their health to zero. After winning, the players receive experience points and money that enable them to unlock new weapons, skills and character skins.
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