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Arcade games. Titles from this category require particularly good manual skills. Main purpose of the gameplay is to reach a specific point or defeat enemies while controlling a character or a vehicle. Arcade games usually don’t have any story or have it in a very simple form. This category contains e.g. popular platformers.

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Danger Zone
Danger Zone

Arcade 30 May 2017

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.

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Giant Cop
Giant Cop

Arcade 30 May 2017

An unusual arcade game by Other Ocean Interactive, developed with VR headsets in mind. In Giant Cop, we are taken to a microscopic town of Micro City where we assume the role of a law enforcer. However, we are a quite specific policeman since we resemble the famous Godzilla in terms of size. We have to use our size to keep order in the metropolis. The game is set in an open world and involves not only pursuing various criminals but also conducting simple investigations.

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Rime
Rime

Arcade 26 May 2017

A third-person view adventure game developed by Tequila Works studio from Spain, which successfully debuted in 2012 with a post-apocalyptic platformer Deadlight. You assume the role of a boy who is trying to escape a mysterious island that conceals a sinister past. During the course of the game you will solve numerous puzzles, using a magical artifact that allows you to manipulate the environment and time. The title, despite being an action game also includes many platformer elements.

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Pokemon: Magikarp Jump
Pokemon: Magikarp Jump

Arcade 25 May 2017

A mobile arcade game by the Japanese studio Select Button, set in the universe of the Pokemon game series. Splash! Magikarp takes place in the world created for the previous mobile installments of the franchise, such as Pokemon Shuffle, Pokemon Trading Card Game Online, Pokemon Go or Pokemon Duel. The story focuses on mysterious holes, which one day appear in a small town. The holes are shaped like the first-generation fish Pokemon Magikarp.

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Unit 4
Unit 4

Arcade 24 May 2017

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.

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A Hole New World
A Hole New World

Arcade 19 May 2017

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.

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Skylar & Plux: Adventure on Clover Island
Skylar & Plux: Adventure on Clover Island

Arcade 19 May 2017

A colorful, classic 3D platformer. The action of Skylar & Plux: Adventure on Clover Island takes place on a group of tropical islands where a mad scientist has his base. He endeavors to create a weapon with which he could conquer the world. His most promising project – a humanoid cat named Skylar, equipped with cybernetic implants – rebels against her creator and escapes his laboratory. From that moment, Skylar's most important mission is to defeat the scientist.

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Miles & Kilo
Miles & Kilo

Arcade 10 May 2017

Miles & Kilo is a two-dimensional platformer in retro style. The production refers to 8-bit classics and focuses on a high level of difficulty. The game is made more attractive by the possibility of directing two heroes with very different skills.

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LocoRoco Remastered
LocoRoco Remastered

Arcade 09 May 2017

LocoRoco Remastered is, as the title suggests, a remastered version of the 2006 platform game that was released on PlayStation Portable. Gameplay focuses on shaking the pieces of the LocoRoco's world in order to move the game's spherical heroes to their destination points. We have to be careful though. There are many traps and obstacles that will make our job harder to do. In order to beat or avoid them, we have to rely on our heroes' specific abilities.

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TumbleSeed
TumbleSeed

Arcade 03 May 2017

An arcade roguelike game developed by a team of independent developers: Benedict Fritz, Greg Wohlwend, Joel Corelitz, David Laskey and Jenna Blazevich. Players are taken to a fantastic, fairy-tale like world as a titular seed. Their task is to climb to the peak of a high mountain to save the hero’s house from incoming threat. TumbleSeed’ gameplay revolves around traversing five varied, procedurally generated environments, like jungle, desert and ancient temples.

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Viking Rage
Viking Rage

Arcade 28 April 2017

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.

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Little Nightmares
Little Nightmares

Arcade 28 April 2017

A platformer game by Tarsier Studios. The player assumes the role of Six, a heroine who was kidnapped by monsters and locked in an underwater complex called The Maw. Her task is to escape this terrifying place which is difficult because of dangers, inspired by childhood nightmares, that lurk behind every corner.

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Die With Glory
Die With Glory

Arcade 27 April 2017

A 2D action adventure game that combines Scandinavian mythology with modern pop culture elements. It was developed by Castle, a Russian-American studio. The protagonist is a red-bearded Viking called Sigurd, whose biggest dream is to enter Valhalla. The story of Die With Glory is non-linear to a large extent, which means the way the hero achieves his goal is largely dependent on the player’s decisions. Gameplay-wise, the title combines platforming elements with adventure and strategy.

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Urban Trial Freestyle 2
Urban Trial Freestyle 2

Arcade 20 April 2017

Urban Trial Freestyle 2 is a sequel to the well-received arcade game developed by the Polish studio Teyon Games and published by Tate Multimedia. Like in the series' previous installment, we play as a biker stuntman who beats various obstacle courses. This time the challenges take place in locations like roofs of skyscrapers or streets filled with ramps and launching pads. As we progress through the game, we will unlock access to technical and visual modifications of our bike.

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Rick and Morty: Virtual Rick-ality
Rick and Morty: Virtual Rick-ality

Arcade 20 April 2017

A first-person perspective arcade title based on the adult cartoon Rick and Morty. The title is developed by the independent studio Owlchemy Labs under the watchful eye of the creators of the cartoon, including Justin Roiland. During gameplay, you take control of the titular heroes and travel through a number of locations from the TV series, where you can have fun with Rick’s crazy gadgets. There is a set of missions which can be accomplished in many ways, with the use of unique items.

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Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap
Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap

Arcade 18 April 2017

A remake of the classic 8-bit platform game Wonder Boy III: The Dragon's Trap, originally released in 1989, developed by Lizardcube. You play as the eponymous hero, who has to kill a dragon lurking in a cave. Unfortunately, by fulfilling his task he brings upon himself a mysterious curse, which transforms him into a humanoid lizard, and his new objective is to get rid of the spell.

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The Disney Afternoon Collection
The Disney Afternoon Collection

Arcade 18 April 2017

A collection of six action games based on classic Disney cartoons. The collection was developed by Capcom and it contains games that were released in late 80s and early 90s on Nintendo Entertainment System. The Disney Afternoon Collection contains the following titles: DuckTales (1989), Chip ‘n Dale Rescue Rangers (1990), TaleSpin (1991), Darkwing Duck (1992), Chip n’ Dale Rescue Rangers 2 (1993) and Duck Tales 2 (1993). All titles were remastered and adapted to modern gaming platforms.

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Team Kirby Clash Deluxe
Team Kirby Clash Deluxe

Arcade 12 April 2017

A multiplayer action game by Nintendo, utilizing a free-to-play model. As the title implies, the players take on the roles of Kirbys, who participate in team battles with boss enemies threatening the Dream Kingdom. The team can consist of up to four players, and to win you have to cooperate with others and make use of your strengths. There are four kinds of Kirbys to choose from (Sword Hero, Hammer Lord, Doctor Healmore and Beam Mage), and every one of them has their own unique abilities.

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Aaero
Aaero

Arcade 11 April 2017

A science-fiction rhythm game developed Mad Fellows. Aaero does not offer an elaborate narrative layer, focusing on allowing the player to control a small ship hovering above ground and fight the enemies that appear on the screen. The ship’s movements can be controlled with the analog sticks. The player is tasked with following the precise track and sticking to a white ribbon, which boosts the score multiplier.

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A Rose in the Twilight
A Rose in the Twilight

Arcade 11 April 2017

A 2D platform game by Japanese studio Nippon Ichi Software. The game's protagonist wakes up in a mysterious castle devoid of colors, and discovers that an unknown force froze the flow of time. She can, however, reverse those effects by using a thorn that has grown on her back. Fortunately, the protagonist is not alone — she is accompanied by a friendly giant, who is helping her escape the enormous fortress by lifting and throwing heavy objects.

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Spark the Electric Jester
Spark the Electric Jester

Arcade 11 April 2017

Old-school, two-dimensional platformer, a model of the game referring to the classic Sega series, whose main character is Sonic the Hedgehog. The production was created thanks to a collection on the Kickstarer portal. The independent studio Feperd Games is responsible for its creation.

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Yooka-Laylee
Yooka-Laylee

Arcade 11 April 2017

Yooka-Laylee is a 3D platformer developed by Playtonic Games, a studio created by the experienced developers who played a crucial role in the development of Rare's biggest games. The game's title is a blend of the protagonists names. Yooka, the first of them, is a chameleon who has an unusually long tongue, which can be used to grab onto various surfaces and cover large distances. The other one, Laylee, is a bat who can use sonic attacks.

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Air Guitar Warrior
Air Guitar Warrior

Arcade 29 March 2017

A combination of classical side-scroll shooting with music-rhythmic game. We play the role of the title warrior, who breaks through successive locations, eliminating the hosts of enemies with the use of a shooting guitar. Production is available in two versions, using a Kinect 2.0 controller or a traditional gamepad.

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HackyZack
HackyZack

Arcade 28 March 2017

A platformer in which, in addition to jumping on the platforms, our task is to reflect balls of various properties. Depending on the mode selected, the tasks in HackyZack consist in reaching the exit or destroying all the diamonds on the board.

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