Aven Colony
July 25, 2017
Strategy, City Builder, Economic, Colonization, RTS, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
A city builder strategy game developed by the independent studio Mothership Entertainment. The player arrives at the planet Aven Prime, assuming the role of the founder of one of one of the first extraterrestrial colonies. His tasks include expansion and settlement of new areas, taking care of the settlement’s technological infrastructure and the morale of its inhabitants, as well as fighting dangerous fauna and results of extreme weather conditions. The action takes place in varied environments: starting from swamps, through deserts, to icy polar regions, which influences the conditions in subsequent missions. The core of Aven Colony is the single player story campaign. The game also features a sandbox mode where we have no additional tasks apart from commanding a space base. The production’s graphics are high-quality not only because of the well-designed environments but also thanks to interesting designs of futuristic buildings.
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We Sing
November 22, 2016
Party, Karaoke, Multiplayer, Music, Splitscreen.
Another installment in a series of karaoke games popular among the users of Nintendo Wii consoles. We Sing can be considered a reboot of the franchise. Similar to the classic karaoke, the player's goal here is to sing different songs when the program displays the lyrics and plays the instrumentals. Performances are rewarded with points assigned by KaraEngine (an evaluation system). We Sing features 30 songs in total, including such classics as Abba's Dancing Queen, David Bowie's Let's Dance, or newer hits - See You Again by Wiz Khalifa and Charlie Puth for instance. The game can be enjoyed either solo or with others in one of the six modes available. Because We Sing can be considered a party game, up to eight contestants can meet next to one console - part of them can use their smartphones as microphones. One can share their scores with others in online rankings. Additionally, the player can watch the video clips included in the game. High-quality visuals were delivered thanks to the advanced Unreal Engine 4.
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided - System Rift
September 23, 2016
RPG, Cyberpunk, FPP, Immersive Sim, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Stealth.
The first major story expansion for Deus Ex: Mankind Divided by Eidos Montreal. System Rift does not introduce any novelties into the gameplay mechanics, which still allows a lot of freedom of action and choice of one of several alternative ways to achieve a goal. A stealthy approach and careful observation is still the most profitable option, and awarded with numerous secret collectibles. The plot of the add-on is rich in plot twists. While playing, we are taken to Prague where Adam Jensen takes on a completely new mission. It was given to him by his former partner, Frank Pritchard, whom the protagonist owed a favor. The hero’s task involves infiltration of a local data bank. In its course, Adam Jensen has an opportunity to get to know several new characters better, a hacker named ShadowChild known from the Breach mode being the primary one.
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Hellenica
January 23, 2017
RPG, Indie Games, Singleplayer, Ancient History, Tactics, Isometric View.
An independent tactical RPG with a turn-based battle system set in alternate version of ancient Greece, in which the history has been changed by the invention of steam engine, starting an industrial revolution. The player acts as a warrior and champion of the goddess Artemis, with the power of changing into a bear. The campaign gives a lot of freedom and we can take on various tasks, which affect the storyline. Hellenica is based on tactical jRPGs (especially the Final Fantasy and Vandal Hearts series) and the visual novel genre. This is visible in its visuals, with manga-like backgrounds and pixelated boards, but also in gameplay. Game focuses on turn-based battles, in which players control a team of heroes, who become stronger and gain new skills with progress in game.
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Solar Warden
cancelled
Action, Crowdfunding, Strategic Elements, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, Space, Multiplayer, RTS, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Shooters.
An economic strategy game inspired by series like Transport Tycoon and Industry Giant. Project Automata takes place during the beginning of 20th century and gives the player a task of creating a financial empire. In order to achieve that, they must mine resources, build factories, produce valuables, construct transportation services and create trade relations with cities all over the world. Thanks to the use of separate artificial intelligence modules, the mayors of various cities have different personalities and motivations. Randomized event and side quest generation is an additional attraction as well. The world itself is procedurally generated. The game offers large freedom in selection of strategy used for dealing with various hardships and side effects of player’s activity – pollution, waste or illness of the employees. Project Automata offers a single player campaign, a sandbox mode, as well as cooperative and competitive multiplayer. The game features simple 2D graphics presented from an isometric perspective.
Order of Battle: Blitzkrieg
November 10, 2016
Strategy, Hotseat, World War II, Multiplayer, PBeM, Turn-based.
Created by The Aristocrats, an expansion pack for Order of Battle: World War II. Most importantly, Blitzkrieg introduces new units for Germans (Panzer III and IV tanks as well as planes - Bf109, Fw190, and other weapons, such as the 88mm anti-aircraft cannon) and Allies (Matilda and Char B1 tanks, the legendary Spitfire fighter plane, as well as armored trains). Furthermore, the expansion includes a story campaign based on historical events - it comprises 12 scenarios in total. Among the novelties, one will find a system of specializations that for instance, allows the player to familiarize their tank drivers with the Auftragstaktik doctrine or create Waffen SS divisions. Particular units gain experience on the battlefield and can be transferred both between separate scenarios and entire campaigns. Both the visuals and the gameplay formula remain unchanged in the expansion. As a result, the game is still all about turn-based battles taking place on maps filled with hexagons.
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Destiny: The Collection
September 20, 2016
Action, RPG Elements, FPP, FPS, Internet, Co-op, Looter Shooter, Multiplayer, Package, Role-playing Shooter, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
A complete edition of the science-fiction first-person shooter with MMO and RPG features. The title was developed by the creators of the Halo series, Bungie Software. Destiny: The Collection contains the basic version of the game that was released in September 2014 and four large DLC expansions: The Dark Below, House of Wolves, The Taken King and Rise of Iron. The story of the game focuses on the remains of humanity competing against an aggressive alien race which destroyed almost all life in the Solar System. The game can be completed alone, by completing the missions of the story campaign, but Destiny reveals its true potential in its multiplayer mode. It offers several varied game modes, including classic deathmatch (individual and team variants) and Strike and Supremacy missions. The collection contains an interesting bonus that allows the player to immediately advance their character to level 40.
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Fantasy Life
December 27, 2012
Simulation, RPG Elements, Singleplayer, Life Sim, Nintendo Exclusive.
Original production, which consists of both the characteristics of the RPG genre, as well as elements borrowed from various life simulators. The player takes on the role of the hero of his choice, and his task is to guide him through the next stages of development.
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Birthdays the Beginning
May 9, 2017
Simulation, Economic, Strategic Elements, Sandbox, Singleplayer, God Game.
An original open-world game combining elements typical for titles such as Spore or Minecraft. The game was created by Arc System Works, and the TOYBOX Inc. studio led by Yasuhiro Wada - the father of the Harvest Moon series. Birthdays the Beginning casts the player in the role of a creator of worlds, whose goal is to create a planet, along with a breathing ecosystem rich in life. Once a universe has been generated, the player decides about topography-related aspects through raising mountains and creating valleys where water, the source of life, can gather. What's more, the player has to provide things such as adequate temperatures. At the beginning, the player uses simple, unicellular organisms that get to inhabit the game world. Later on, the player leads them through subsequent stages of evolution - from different plants and dinosaurs, through creatures resembling present-day animals, and ultimately to reach humanoid beings. Birthdays: The Beginning offers colorful, three-dimensional visuals accompanied by a light atmosphere.
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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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Rain of Reflections
October 4, 2019
Adventure, Cyberpunk, RPG Elements, Strategic Elements, Episodic, Indie Games, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Tactics, TPP, Turn-based, Isometric View.
Rain of Reflections is a PC-based RPG that takes us into a gloomy, cyberpunk vision of the future, telling the story of three different characters. Production offers an unusual conflict resolution system where the motivation of the characters counts and violence is never the only way to deal with problems.
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Everything
March 21, 2017
Simulation, Experimental/artistic, Indie Games, Sandbox, Singleplayer.
Developed by an indie developer David O’Reilly, Everything generates worlds, which you can watch from any perspective you like. Each universe can be observed in both micro and macro scale. You start playing in a particular place of a procedurally generated world, but the rest is completely up to you – you are free to take control of a single atom, animal, or object, and focus on its immediate whereabouts, or control an entire planet, star or even galaxy. The gameplay has no specific goal – what you do and why you do it is your choice. As you jump between different elements of the universe you create its encyclopedia – objects that you discover are catalogued, after which you can view them in a special menu. All that is complemented by decent graphics and atmospheric soundtrack as well as lectures of the philosopher Alan Watts. Interestingly, Everything is the first video game in history nominated for Oscar in the Best Animated Short Film thanks to its several-minute trailer – that film had also won jury’s award at Vienna Shorts Festival.
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Refunct
October 16, 2015
Arcade, Experimental/artistic, FPP, 3D Platformers, Singleplayer.
Three-dimensional platformer in which we travel through an open world composed of simple solids of various shapes and sizes. During the game we jump from platform to platform, bounce off the trampoline and make use of lifts and slides. Thanks to the simple mechanics of gameplay and the absence of any violence, the title provides about half an hour of relaxing fun for adults and younger players alike.
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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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YIIK: A Postmodern RPG
January 17, 2019
RPG, Humorous, Indie Games, jRPG, 90s, Singleplayer, Surrealism, Turn-based.
YIIK: A Post-Modern RPG is a surrealistic jRPG set in the 1990’s. It was developed by the independent developer Ackk Studios, creators of games like Chromosphere: The Two Brothers and Two Brothers. The story focuses on the mysterious disappearance of Sammy Pak who was taken by supernatural forces while using an elevator. Her friends decide to embark on a dangerous journey to save her. The single player campaign will give us around twenty five hours of gameplay. Our party of eight moves around an isometric-presented map, every once in a while taking part in turn-based battles against our enemies. The game uses Unity Engine. Visuals in YIIK: A Post-Modern RPG are much different from what we can see in other jRPGs as the game lacks any sort of manga-inspired style. All of the game's dialogues are voice acted.
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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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Spyro the Dragon
September 9, 1998
Arcade, 3D Platformers, Dragon.
The first installment of the famous 3D platformer series, in which the main character is the comforting purple dragon Spyro. The production was exclusively released on PlayStation 1.
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The Darkside Detective
July 27, 2017
Adventure, 2D, Detective, Humorous, Indie Games, Point-and-click, Singleplayer.
The Darkside Detective is a retro point-and-click adventure game developed by the independent studio Spooky Doorway. The game takes place in the suburban American city of Twin Lakes where two dimensions intertwine with each other, and supernatural events happen on a daily basis. We play as Francis McQueen, a detective from the special Darkside Division police department, whose job is to keep the citizens of Twin Lakes safe and solve cases connected with the unusual events that take place in the city. The game is made of six humorous missions that we play separately. In terms of gameplay mechanics, we get a typical point-and-click adventure game where we explore various areas, talk with NPCs, and collect items that will help us solve cases and finish the game's plot.
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Realms of Arkania: Star Trail HD
August 10, 2017
RPG, Fantasy, FPP, Remaster/remake, Singleplayer, Turn-based, Isometric View.
Realms of Arkania: Star Trail HD is a remake of the second installment in the best-selling RPG series that was originally released in 1994. The remake was developed by Crafty Studios. The game is based on the The Dark Eye tabletop RPG system and its interface was significantly improved and brought to modern standards, which can be seen in character portraits, new icons, and indicators. Realms of Arkania: Star Trail now also has a minimap. The plot continues the story from the previous game of the series. Our heroes have to unite elves and dwarves in order to create an army capable of facing the orcs. To do so, they have to find two powerful artifacts, the Salamander Stone and a legendary dwarven axe. As we play, we lead a party of heroes we have personally created. Exploration of the game's world (mostly made of bigger and smaller towns and dungeons) is presented from a first-person perspective. The point of view changes to isometric when we enter combat. Properly using our characters skills and abilities will make us victorious in battle.
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RoboCraft Infinity
April 11, 2018
Action, Crafting, Internet, Multiplayer.
An improved version of RoboCraft, created by the authors of the original title – studio Freejam. The gameplay focuses on multiplayer battles with other players. The matches are played by controlling special vehicles, constructed from more than one hundred modules and components. So many parts enable the player to experiment and try various things, making each machine on the battlefield unique. The vehicles can be stored in the garage and freely modified if needed. Robocraft Infinity can be played alone or in cooperation with other players – the players can create platoons and together fight for victory. When compared to the original version, the game received some upgrades like a new physics system, new progression system and improved controls. It is worth mentioning that the game is a part of the Xbox Play Anywhere initiative, thanks to which if the player buys Xbox One or Windows 10 version, he receives the other version for free.
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Little Nightmares: Secrets of The Maw
July 7, 2017
Arcade, 2.5D, Puzzle Elements, Horror, Platformers, Singleplayer.
An expansion for Little Nightmares, a platform game released in spring 2017 by Tarsier Studios. Secrets Of The Maw is divided into three episodes, in which we follow a completely new hero, a boy named The Runaway Kid who tries to escape an underwater facility, the eponymous Maw. While playing, we discover dark secrets of this place and learn answers to a number of questions that remained unanswered after the adventures of Six from the basic game have ended. The fates of both protagonist intertwine, which lets us see the girl’s journey from a different perspective. Mechanics-wise, Secrets Of The Maw doesn’t introduce any major changes – it is still a dark 2.5D platform game focused on exploration, puzzle-solving, and avoiding attention of grotesque enemies. In the subsequent episodes, we traverse three previously unavailable locations such as an engine room and a flooded lower deck, among others.
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The Elder Scrolls Online: Horns of the Reach
August 14, 2017
RPG, Fantasy, Internet, MMO, MMORPG, PvE, PvP, Sandbox.
The Elder Scrolls Online: Horns of the Reach is the first official DLC for The Elder Scrolls Online: Morrowind, the biggest expansion so far that was released for the MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited. It was developed by ZeniMax Online. The newest introduction brought to the game by the expansion are two new dungeons: Bloodroot Forge and Falkreath Hold. In addition to that, Horns of the Reach introduces new items, monster masks, and achievements. The expansion also comes with a free update that introduced Arcane University, a new Battlegrounds map, and a new battlegrounds mode called Chaos Ball. The new battlegrounds content is available only to those who own the expansion. The other new things like new houses, furniture, esthetic elements, crown crates, and holiday events are available to all players.
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Win That War!
cancelled
Strategy, Indie Games, Internet, LAN, MMO, MMORTS, RTS, Science Fiction, Online.
A rare example of an MMORTS game set in a retro-futuristic universe. Developed by a French independent studio – Insane Unity – Win That War! combines the gameplay mechanics typical of real-time strategy games with online interactions. The game allows the players to choose a side in a war between three megacorporations, which fight against each other for control over newly discovered planets full of precious minerals. In the game, one assumes the role of a general of an army comprised of futuristic tanks and airplanes. Combat teams can be dispatched to different locations on the surface of a beleaguered planet, where one can either leave them on their own and allow the AI to lead the defense of a planetary sector, or lead the army in person to battle hostile players. Battles are typical for the RTS genre: a player has to acquire resources, build factories, recruit new units and dispatch them to fight the enemy. In return for victorious battles, players are rewarded with currency, which they can spend on drafting new armies and improving existing ones. The technology research trees allow the players to unlock new structures and combat vehicles. Apart from the main MMO mode, the game offers a chance to play non-committal multiplayer battles and skirmishes against the AI.
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Tyranny: Bastard's Wound
September 7, 2017
RPG, Fantasy, Classic RPG, Singleplayer, Isometric View.
Tyranny: Bastard’s Wound is an expansion for Tyranny, a a role-playing game developed by Obsidian Entertainment. The expansion takes us to a new part of the Tiers world. The story focuses on a illegal refugee camp inhabited by those who managed to flee from under Kyros’ ruthless rule and now are forced to live in hiding. Bastard’s Wound also expands the story lines of Barik, Lantry, and Verse known from the base game and gives us the possibility of learning more about the Beasts of Terratus. As usual, we will also do various story missions and side quests. It is worth mentioning that a free update for the game was released together with the expansion that introduced more voice acted dialogues and expanded the base game’s third act. Additionally, we will get a brand new game ending if we play as a hero completely devoted to Kyros.
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Drifting Lands
June 5, 2017
Action, 2D, RPG Elements, Roguelike, Science Fiction, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer.
An unusual hybrid of a shoot'em up and an action RPG. The players are taken to a planet which was torn into pieces as a result of a global cataclysm. Those who survived the catastrophe had to conform to the harsh rule of megacorporations. In opposition to those, smaller and larger tribes emerged, whose members earn their living as mercenaries and smugglers. The protagonist is a smuggler himself, who pilots a combat ship while taking part in air battles, fighting armies belonging to the corporations, and trying to make it out alive. The game is played from a side view, and the experience is based on dynamic action, as the player constantly moves to the right and eliminates everything that stands in their way. The game was divided into randomly generated missions and the player fights different enemies while completing them. Among the adversaries, heavy cruisers are the toughest, because they serve the role of bosses here. To achieve victory, one has to maneuver their ship (it represents one of three classes) effectively, juggle different weapons, attacks and special moves skillfully, as well as to make a good use of the seventy active and passive abilities. Drifting Lands has eye-pleasing visuals, as it offers a colorful, cartoonish graphic style.
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Signs of Life
January 27, 2014, Early Access
Adventure, 2D, Indie Games, Internet, Multiplayer, Platformers, Sandbox, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Survival.
A survival sandbox game, in which you try to survive on an inhospitable planet. You do that by building shelters, crafting tools and weapons, etc.
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Idle Heroes
June 22, 2016
RPG, 2D, Clicker, Internet, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.
A role-playing game utilizing a free-to-play model with microtransactions, developed by Chinese studio Droidhang. The game is set in a dangerous fantasy world. Your task is to travel through eight realms full of various monsters. Fortunately, you can use the help of many heroes with varied abilities and powers. You create a team, which automatically fights the beast, so it is important to train them. To make it easier, there is a special system, which allows you to train your heroes even when you're not actively playing, resulting in your team getting stronger upon re-starting the game. Idle heroes features a PvE mode, a PvP mode, and a co-op mode, in which you attack powerful boss enemies together with your friends. There is also a player ranking, and your position depends on your results in the Arena mode.
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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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Aliens Online
March 31, 1998
Action, RPG Elements, Movies, FPS, Internet, MMO, Multiplayer, Alien, Science Fiction, Online, Singleplayer, Shooters.
FPS online shooting based on the themes of the popular science fiction film Alien: Deciding Friction. While playing, players can take the side of the United States Colonial Marines or the famous xenomorphs, and the game continues until all aliens have been beaten on the map or the Commandos have exhausted their respawn limits.
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Rogue Wizards
September 27, 2016
RPG, Fantasy, Indie Games, Roguelike, Singleplayer, Turn-based, Isometric View.
A roguelike game by Spellbind Studios. The production is set in the land of Rilfanor during a war between two factions of the Council, which associates wizards. While one faction approves of women and lowborn people joining their ranks, the other remains faithful to old traditions, according to which only nobles can become members of the Council. During the game, you explore procedurally generated locations and fight enemies. As you progress, you develop your character's skills, upgrading their abilities, gathering better equipment and modifying it using the crafting system. Between your journeys, you can visit the Tower, which acts as your base, where you can find resources you need to cast spells in battle. Apart from the single player story campaign, which can be completed on two difficulty levels, there is also the Gauntlet mode, which features a never-ending dungeon network. It's also worth noting, that while the PC version of Rogue Wizards is a commercial production, the mobile version utilizes the free-to-play model with microtransactions.
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The Eldritch Zookeeper
cancelled
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.
Parasite Eve
March 29, 1998
Action, RPG Elements, Horror, Singleplayer, Survival Horror.
The first production by Squaresoft studio, which was addressed to adult audiences. Parasite Eve combines elements of horror with mechanics known from action games and RPGs in an innovative way.
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Sprint Vector
February 8, 2018
Arcade, FPP, Internet, Meta Quest / Oculus, Multiplayer, 3D Platformers, PlayStation VR, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, SteamVR, VR.
Developed exclusively for VR headgear and motion controllers, Sprint Vector is a first-person arcade game with racing elements created by Survios. In the game, the player assumes the role of various sportsmen participating in the titular competition held by the mysterious Mr. Entertainment, whose dynamic commentary accompanies each race. After choosing a character, one is tasked with beating the futuristic track in the shortest amount of time possible. The competition takes place across diverse locations such as ancient ruins, mountain peaks, caves, or streets of futuristic cities. Each track is filled with numerous obstacles that one has to overcome, i.e. traps such as mines, as well as a number of power-ups including energy weapons and temporary boosters. Gameplay builds on multiplayer competition allowing up to 8 players to race against each other. Developers have also prepared a set of special challenges for those who prefer to play alone.
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Mayan Death Robots
November 20, 2015
Action, 2D, Indie Games, Internet, LAN, Mythology, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Singleplayer, Tactics.
Tactical action game representing the genre of artillery games. Players take control of one of the title robots and take part in battles played in two-dimensional arenas - the aim of the struggle is to destroy the energy core belonging to the opponent. Unlike the Worms series, the players don't take turns here - instead, they act simultaneously in one turn.
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Terra Battle 2
September 21, 2017
RPG, Fantasy, jRPG, Singleplayer, Tactics, Turn-based, Free-to-play.
The second installment in the jRPG series developed by Mistwalker – a company established by Hironobu Sakaguchi, the creator of the Final Fantasy series. In terms of its plot, Terra Battle 2 is not a direct continuation of its predecessor and takes the player to an entirely new fantasy world. The fate of this realm hangs by a thread as the dark creatures previously turned to stone are brought back to life. The player assumes control over a group of heroes who set off on an adventure to stop the threat and restore order across the world. The gameplay is based on the mechanics known from the first installment and builds on exploration of vast maps and fighting numerous foes. The battles feature a turn-based system; however, the players are given a wider range of battle strategies and tactical options, including the ability to choose a battle formation before the fight. The entire experience is well complemented by the character progress mechanics known from the first installment, based on a profession system.
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Tenchu: Stealth Assassins
August 31, 1998
Action, Japan, Ninja, Singleplayer, Stealth.
Skradanka set in feudal Japan with a touch of fantasy. The production offers ten different missions in which the player takes on the role of a warrior or ninja warrior and, by means of various equipment such as rope launchers or shurikens, tries to silently infiltrate locations and eliminate selected targets. Before each task it is possible to choose the equipment that will be taken on the mission, but failure makes the equipment forfeited and should be retrieved from scratch.
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Street Fighter Alpha
February 7, 1996
Fighting, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Singleplayer.
First since Street Fightera II a completely new version of the popular series of fights by Capcom. Production develops the formula of the predecessor, introducing a number of changes to one-on-one duels between masters of martial arts. The most important thing is to add the ability to block attacks in the air and a three-stage, special bar, which allows you to perform the most powerful attacks and unique counterattacks.
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Ittle Dew 2+
November 14, 2017
Action, Puzzle Elements, RPG Elements, Indie Games, Singleplayer, Nintendo Exclusive.
A port of 2016 Ittle Dew 2 for Nintendo Switch. Ittle Dew 2+ offers better graphics, and gameplay expanded with several extra attractions, but it's almost the same game as the original. The gameplay combines elements of adventure and arcade games. While playing, we follow a girl named Ittle, who found herself on a mysterious island with her companion, Tippsy. The characters have to escape the dangerous location that is full of enemies by finding eight elements of a raft. The task isn’t simple, though, since they have to tackle a number of varied opponents and puzzles that usually involve finding items and placing them in the right spots. Ittle Dew 2+ was developed by Ludosity, the creators of the original title. The game was published by Nicalis which also helped in promoting the original and also released several other titles, including The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth.
The Walker
July 3, 2018
Action, FPP, FPS, PlayStation VR, Singleplayer, PlayStation Exclusive, VR.
The Walker is an action game developed by the Chinese developer Haymaker Games exclusively for Virtual Reality headgear. The player assumes the role of a descendant of an ancient house, whose members are proficient in martial arts and exhibit magical abilities. The main objective of the game is to save Shanghai from the attack of bloodthirsty monsters that crawl throughout the streets of the metropolis. The Walker puts strong emphasis on fighting numerous foes – the player can use a pistol and a dagger, but by using magical scrolls, one can enhance the weapons’ effects with the powers of the elements, such as ice and lightning. During the game, the player has to face both minor opponents and powerful bosses. As the enemies attack from all around, the player receives proper notifications on the danger at hand. The main protagonist does not have the option to move freely – one can only look around and use the motion controllers to operate both the pistol and the dagger. The whole experience features high-quality visuals.
Bullet Soul: Infinite Burst
November 1, 2016
Action, 2D, Internet, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer, Top-down.
A continuation of the well-received 2011 title Bullet Soul. This bullet hell shooter continues the story of the characters from its predecessor – once again, they have to face the powerful forces of the evil Mecha-war empire planning to conquer the outer space. During the game, the player gets to control one of the four available starships, and engage in battles that revolve around flying upwards and eliminating hordes of enemies shooting at the main protagonist with everything they've got – this applies to both minor enemies appearing in formations and powerful bosses. Player’s actions are monitored by the scoring system – one can improve their score by activating the special Combination Mode, in which defeated enemies leave coins behind them. Bullet Soul: Infinite Burst comprises several game modes – apart from the standard mode called Normal, in which the player completes consecutive stages of the story campaign, there is e.g. the Caravan mode (known from the first installment), in which one attempts to achieve best time score, as well as Bancho Mode, which allows the players to develop their skills. Moreover, one can play alone, as well as in cooperative mode with one additional player. The entire experience is pleasing to one’s eye due to the game’s pretty visuals featuring cartoonish graphic style.
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Circuit Breakers
November 17, 2015
Action, 2D, Co-op, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Science Fiction, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer, Top-down.
Shoot'em up production, where players face a hordes of opponents controlled by FIRST, i.e. rebellious artificial intelligence. They have at their disposal several heroes differentiated in terms of combat skills and preferred arsenal, while the fun is diversified by special modifiers unblocked during the struggle.
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Dimension Drive
December 7, 2017
Action, 2D, Co-op, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Science Fiction, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer, Top-down.
A shoot’em up in which players are controlling a ship capable of transdimension teleportation. This function is used in gameplay mechanics – during the game the screen is divided into two halves between which players can freely move. Except for that, the gameplay features typical elements and is focused on combat with many adversaries – including powerful bosses.
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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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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.
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.
Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate
August 28, 2018
RPG, Fantasy, Internet, Multiplayer, Action RPG, Singleplayer, TPP, Nintendo Exclusive.
Another installment in the incredibly popular series of arcade action games enriched with elements of role-playing; the franchise emerged in 2004 on the PlayStation 2 console. Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate is a Nintendo Switch port of an improved and expanded version of Monster Hunter Generations (released as Monster Hunter X in Japan) - a game which came out in 2015 for Nintendo 3DS. The player is taken to a fantasy world where their job is to hunt extraordinary creatures. The game is played from a third-person view and the player freely controls the character that represents one of several available classes. The player traverses 3D locations, where apart from hunting monsters, they gather different resources - thanks to them, one is capable of crafting new types of armors and other parts of equipment. Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate brings a new base of operations - a ship named Ryuushiki. A series of new locations and additional monsters were included in the game as well. Furthermore, Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate comes with completely refreshed visuals and a system of controls based on the specifics of the newer console.
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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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A Hole New World
May 19, 2017
Arcade, 2D, Fantasy, Indie Games, Platformers, Singleplayer.
A Hole New World is a 2D side-scrolling platform game inspired by productions from the golden age of NES console. The game has been developed by the Spanish developer Mad Gear Games and is a demanding old-school production without any tutorials or handicaps. The player is equipped with a single weapon and a simple set of moves, with which he has to handle the encountered dangers using only his creativity and agility. The main protagonist is the Potions Master – a mysterious warrior tasked with defending the world called Versee from the hordes of darkness. Long ago, a goddess called Yakshini has separated the Upside-down land from Versee – she used this secluded world to imprison the forces of evil. Unfortunately, the goddess has soon vanished, and the treacherous Lord Baduk managed to open a portal between the two worlds and use it to invade Versee. The Potions Master is the only one who can defeat the forces of evil. He can deal damage to the enemies by throwing potion vials at them – these potions can also cause thunderstorms, create fireballs, and even grant the main protagonist special abilities, such as double jump. The Potions Master is aided by a fairy named Fäy – a small creature, who can turn herself into a light bullet at will. The game features 5 lands waiting to be explored by the player, as well as several endings, and an optional CRT mode allowing one to change the visuals to make them similar to the CRT screen.
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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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