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Video Games Encyclopedia by Gamepressure.com
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Nether
Action 05 June 2014
Produced by Phosphor Games, an independent first person perspective (FPP) action game. The Nether's storyline presents a bleak vision of the near-future world in which a mysterious cataclysm has put an end to human civilization. 10 years after this event a handful of survivors penetrate the ruins of cities in search of supplies, exposing themselves to attacks from bandits and monsters with supernatural abilities, known as the Nether.
Darkout
Adventure 08 February 2013
An original sandbox platform game in which we are forced to survive on a foreign and hostile planet. The concept of the game assumes the creative use of a system of craftsmanship, in order to create new objects, weapons and technologies. Light and shadow mechanics also play an important role, which will allow us to survive many encounters with hostile dark creatures.
SimCity: Cities of Tomorrow
Strategy 12 November 2013
Extended extension to the popular SimCity game. The title takes players into the future, providing access to new buildings, technological solutions, drones, vehicles and more. The graphic style has also changed significantly, with a lot of neon lights.
Eden Star
Adventure TBA (early access since 30 January 2015)
Eden Star is a FPP survival sandbox set on a foreign planet. The task of the players is to explore the open world and to collect raw materials, which are used to construct ever more powerful structures or objects. You can play alone or in a multiplayer (cooperation and PvP).
Cabela's African Adventures
Action 15 October 2013
Another item in the genre of hunting games branded with the logo of the American chain of shops with equipment for hunters. In accordance with the title, in Cabela's African Adventures we take part in a virtual hunt for the most popular specimens living in African areas.
Civilization Online
RPG canceled
An online installment in the strategy game series created in 1991 by a gaming industry legend, Sid Meier. It was developed by XL Games, a South Korean studio. The title combines the classic gameplay mechanics of the franchise with solutions typical of the contemporary MMO productions. The players assume control of one of four different cultures that compete against one another in a procedurally generated and constantly changing world.
Gnomoria
Strategy 23 February 2016
An open world economic strategy game set in a fantasy universe. It was developed by the independent studio, Robotronic Games. The game is deprived of any storyline which could be highlighted - the player is taken to a randomly generated open world, leading a group of gnomes. Having limited supplies, the creatures wish to settle down and establish a kingdom in these unknown areas.
Space Engineers
Simulation 28 February 2019
A sandbox simulation game developed by the independent studio Keen Software House. The action of Space Engineers takes place in space, and the players assume the role of engineers whose task is to build bases, gather resources, and ensure the colony’s survival. The title was created based on the NASA forecasts concerning the conditions of space colonization in the coming years. There are two game modes to choose from: creative mode and survival mode.
Greed Monger
RPG canceled
Greed Monger is a MMORPG production developed by the Electric Crow Games team. The action takes place in a typical fantasy land, and the game focuses primarily on the economic aspect and the craftsmanship system. Virtual economy and geopolitical situation of the world are shaped solely by the actions of the players themselves.
Clockwork Empires
Strategy 26 October 2016
A steampunk-themed economy simulation strategy game developed by the independent studio Gaslamp Games which is known for the roguelike RPG entitled Dungeons of Dredmor. The action takes place in an unusual depiction of the 19th century, and the players assume the role of proud citizens of British Empire, their task being to colonize new lands. Generally, the gameplay mechanics are based on typical economy simulation games and involve primarily expansion of towns and managing their resources.
CounterSpy
Action 19 August 2014
Set in the cold war reality, spy platform game with stealth elements. The title is a debut of an independent studio Dynamighty, which includes former employees of LucasArts and Pixar movie studio. During the game we play as an agent of elite organization whose task is to take care of the balance of power between the superpowers and prevent the outbreak of an open armed conflict.
Assassin's Creed III: The Tyranny of King Washington - The Betrayal
Action 19 March 2013
The second episode of the trilogy of expansions to Assassin’s Creed III released in 2012 by Ubisoft. The expansion, called The Tyranny of King Washington - The Betrayal, tells the next part of the story started in the first DLC. The protagonist of the basic game, Connor, awakens in a reality in which he never became an assassin.
Sleeping Dogs: The Year of the Snake
Action 12 March 2013
The Year of the Snake is a six mission long feature add-on DLC for Sleeping Dogs. This time, Wei Shen, a detective, has to face the cultists who took to the streets of Hong Kong and began murdering people in order to secure their place in paradise.
Guncraft
Action 11 July 2013
A combination of sandbox Minecraft style game with first person shooter (FPP). Players have the ability to produce objects, transform space and construct any object on large boards, and then duel with artificial intelligence or living enemies. The title was produced by independent Exato Game studio.
Landmark
Simulation 10 June 2016
An online sandbox game set in the universe of the popular EverQuest MMO title. The game can be considered a spin-off created on the side while the developers work on the official sequel to the series. Daybreak Game Company is giving a huge open world to the players, who can shape and develop this environment freely.
Xenoblade Chronicles X
RPG 29 April 2015
A sequel to the well-received science fiction jRPG developed by Monolith Software in 2010. Xenoblade Chronicles X tells a completely different story than its predecessor that was released on Wii. The action of the game starts in 2054. The Earth is almost completely destroyed because of the war of two alien species and the humanity is forced to look for a new home.
Edge of Space
Action 17 September 2015
A platform science fiction sandbox game developed by indie studio HandyMan. In terms of gameplay mechanics the title resembles Terraria. Players, as the crew members of the ArkCo spaceship, wake up from cryogenic sleep only to discover that their vessel arrived to a dark corner of space that bears an uncanny resemblance to the Bermuda Triangle back on Earth. The game is set in an open, randomly generated world, and the players’ main goal is survival.
Dangerous
RPG 01 January 2012
Dangerous is a spcae-opera sandbox action-RPG with elements of a space simulator. The player plays the role of a liberated prisoner with a dark past, who can save the universe or contribute to its destruction. The title was produced by independent studio Binary Helix.
MAKE
Arcade canceled
MAKE is an arcade sandbox developed by Verge Game Studio enriched with an advanced physical engine. The game is about building your own buildings and traps and fighting monsters and other players.
Ace of Spades
Action 12 December 2012
Ace of Spades is a shooter produced by Jagex studio, which combines mechanisms typical for multiplayer FPS with elements known from Minecraft. During multi-player battles players can erect any buildings and destroy the existing ones.
Patterns
Puzzle canceled
Patterns is a sandbox MMO production developed by Linden Research team, which enables players to create a private virtual world subject to realistic physical laws. The game consists mainly in creating your own objects from simplified blocks, and then sharing them with other users.
Miasmata
Adventure 28 November 2012
The first adventure in which we are looking for a cure for a mysterious plague. The game takes place on a large open island inhabited by dangerous predators. Miasmata combines exploration, survival struggle and logical elements. Noteworthy is the title graphics - a modest independent studio created an original engine.
Evochron Legends
Simulation 05 February 2009
The next installment of the space simulator focusing on providing players with the greatest possible freedom. We sit at the helm of our own ship and carry out a number of orders, including the elimination of pilots prosecuted with a letter of indictment, extraction of raw materials or trade. At any time we can switch to multiplayer mode and use the experience and equipment gained during the fight or cooperation with other players.
Limit Theory
Simulation canceled
A science-fiction sandbox with additional role playing and real-time strategy elements. The action of Limit Theory takes place in the distant future, in a world established by legendary space pioneers who’ve began their quest by creating the Ancient Colony – the first human settlement in deep space.