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RIVE
Action 13 September 2016
A two-dimensional platformer game inspired by the classic, side-scroll representatives of the genre. It was created by Two Tribes – a Dutch developer popular mainly for the arcade-logic Toki Tori series. RIVE takes the player to an unspecified region of the galaxy, where they face an army of hostile robots, having taken control over a modern-day combat drone.
FRU
Arcade 13 July 2016
FRU is a simple platformer developed by Thorough Games studio with Kinect move controller in mind. The players lead a small, mustached protagonist through around a dozen of diverse levels, located in several different worlds. The point of the game is that the world needs to be discovered by means of actual gestures of the player, directed to the console via the Kinect controller. By assuming the right body position, the player's "shadow" establishes a path which the protagonist follows.
Another World: 20th Anniversary Edition
Adventure 21 September 2011
Refreshed version of the highly acclaimed action adventure game. The player directs the actions of a young scientist - Lester Knight Knight Chaykin, who, as a result of an unsuccessful experiment, finds himself in a dangerous and alien world.
Super Mario Maker
Arcade 11 September 2015
A new version of the extensive editor that lets players create and share levels for the Super Mario Bros. series, developed for the Wii U console. We create two-dimensional platform stages using well-known elements from 8-bit Super Mario Bros. or its HD successor, Super Mario Bros U. We choose both environmental parts (pipes, brick etc.) and enemies. All of it is very simple and requires only the touchpad to operate.
Gunman Clive 2
Action 20 January 2015
A platform game that continues the story of the gunslinger named Clive. After saving the daughter of Mayor Johnson, the protagonist returns to his hometown, which in the meantime was attacked by bandits. Without thinking too much, Clive begins chasing the leader of the villains, as capturing him is the only way to save his home. The chase takes place across half of the world, enabling the Swedish studio Hörberg Productions to make campaign levels more varied.
LittleBigPlanet 3
Arcade 18 November 2014
The third installment of one of the flagship series of arcade games dedicated to the Sony console, which evolved from a simple platformer enriched with an intuitive editor into a real game developer. The production of Media Molecule studio is the next step in the evolution of this popular title, offering not only a new storyline, but above all, even more advanced tools thanks to which we can create more unique levels and mini-games, set in a wide range of genres.
Fenix Furia
Arcade 24 September 2014
An oldschool platform game by Green Lava, initially released for PC Windows as Fenix Rage, and later on as an upgraded version for consoles, under the new title Fenix Furia. The game's protagonist is a boy, a survivor of a devastating explosion which destroyed his village and killed many people. There's also another survivor called Oktarus, who apparently is responsible for the disaster. The distraught boy pursues the stranger, hoping that he can learn the cause of the explosion.
Kirby and the Rainbow Paintbrush
Arcade 22 January 2015
A 2D platform game featuring Kirby, one of the most famous Nintendo game characters. The production, which is a spiritual successor to Kirby: Power Paintbrush for DS, was developed for Wii U. The game utilizes the GamePad and its touchscreen. You use it to draw rainbow platforms in the clay world, which are then used by Kirby to move around and also avoid obstacles and enemies. There are standard levels and special maps, on which Kirby transforms into various machines and vehicles, such as .e.g.
Yoshi's Woolly World
Arcade 26 June 2015
Three-dimensional platformer for the whole family developed by Nintendo. Yoshi’s Wooly World is set in a world made of yarn. We play as the titular green dinosaur Yoshi, one of the main mascots of the Japanese company; the game expands on concept of Kirby’s Epic Yarn. We received a classic platformer in 2.5D, in which our hero is followed by running eggs, which can be shot at various targets or parts of scenery.
Chariot
Arcade 30 September 2014
Dedicated to play in the local mode of cooperation, humorous platforming based on the laws of physics. In the game we play the role of a princess who, trying to fulfill the last will of her deceased father, decides to transport the coffin with its remains to the dream place of eternal rest.
Color Guardians
Arcade 21 April 2015
A side-scrolling action game developed by Costa Rican studio Fair Play Labs. The title combines the features of classic platform games with endless runners that are popular on mobile platforms. In Color Guardians the player takes control of three titular guardians who represent the three basic colors. Their task it to return the colors to the worlds they travel through. They can do it by collecting special, colorful balls.
Stealth Inc. 2
Arcade 23 October 2014
The second part of a sci-fi sci-fi skeleton platformer, also known as Stealth Bastard, set in the realities of science fiction. In the game we play the role of a hacker-burglar, who breaks through the research complex of a powerful corporation, releasing clones imprisoned there. Our hero bypasses security and hackes center systems, avoiding detection and contact with enemies.
8bit Doves
Arcade 27 August 2014
Old-school, two-dimensional arcade game by Nitrome studio, in which we play the role of a man fluttering in a dream. The aim of the game is to reach the end of each stage and gather all the pigeons scattered on the board along the way.
Never Alone
Arcade 18 November 2014
A platformer with puzzle game features, developed by Upper One Game studio. The story of Never Alone is based on Inuit beliefs, with players taking control of a young girl from the Inupiaq tribe who sets on a dangerous journey with her white fox to save her people and stop the arrival of the eternal blizzard. During her adventure, she will meet many creatures from Inuit legends, such as Sky People, Rolling Heads or Blizzard Man.
Beatbuddy
Arcade 15 February 2013
Beatbuddy: Tale of the Guardians is an unusual combination of music and skill. We play the role of a small blue creature and in the rhythm of the original soundtrack we solve riddles and overcome successive obstacles in six different worlds of the land of Symphony.
Shovel Knight: Plague of Shadows
Arcade 17 September 2015
A free expansion to Shovel Knight, a well-received platform title developed by Yacht Club Games. This time, the players received a completely new hero – Plague Knight, who is known for being one of the antagonists in the base game. After his defeat at the hands of Shovel Knight, the fledging protagonist decides to leave his former allies and embark on a journey in search of ingredients necessary for creation of a mysterious, powerful potion.
Aritana and the Harpy's Feather
Adventure 15 August 2014
A colourful platform game based on Brazilian beliefs and legends, alluding to the classic Disney games. In the game we play the role of a young warrior, who in order to save the chief of the tribe and to do his charm, will have to get a feather of an extremely rare species of harp, nesting in the high mountains, inhabited by a tribe of cannibals.
Shantae: Risky's Revenge - Director's Cut
Adventure 15 July 2014
Shantae: Risky's Revenge - Director's Cut is an extended version of the arcade game with numerous logical and platform elements. The player takes on the role of a semi-jack and, by defeating a series of complex challenges, treasure stolen by pirates is regained.
Azure Striker Gunvolt 2
Arcade 25 August 2016
A sequel to the two-dimensional action game released in 2014. The new game was created by the authors of the previous game, the Inti Creates studio, mostly known for developing the Mega Man Zero miniseries. In Azure Striker Gunvolt 2 the player can experience the further adventures of Gunvolt and the characters known from the prequel, facing the corporation ruling the future world.
Four Sided Fantasy
Puzzle 30 August 2016
An original game developed by the independent studio, Ludo Land. It combines the elements of a logic game with platformer mechanics. The player takes the control of a young boy who explores an amazing world full of environmental puzzles and seemingly inaccessible places trapping the protagonist. Nonetheless, the land itself is picturesque, covering its secrets under a blanket of quiet and peaceful atmosphere. As it soon turns out, it is an imaginary world where the laws of physics do not apply.
King of Thieves
Arcade 12 February 2015
King of Thieves is a mobile arcade game that blends elements of platformers and tower defense games. The game was developed by the creators of Pudding Monsters and Cut the Ropes series but, unlike these games, King of Thieves is aimed at mid-core gamers and focuses on online multiplayer. We play as the titular king of thieves who breaks into dungeons designed by other players.
Castle in the Darkness
Arcade 05 February 2015
A two-dimensional platformer created by an independent develope Matt Kap and inspired by such classics of the genre as the Metroid or Castlevania series. The player assumes the role of a daredevil who's goals are to liberate the Kingdom of Alexandria from the rule of a ruthless wizard and to rescue a princess the evildoer has kidnapped.
Goblin Sword
Arcade 11 September 2014
Goblin Sword is a classic 2D platformer where players aim to defeat the evil sorcerer, responsible for the attack on the village of the main hero. Production is characterized by a simple and sensitive control system, as well as refined pixel artwork.
Angry Birds Transformers
Arcade 15 October 2014
A spin-off of the hit Angry Birds series, the game combines the world of the titular Angry Birds with the popular Transformers universe with a sense of humor. The story revolves around a cosmic artifact that one day falls on Pig Island, beginning to transform everything in its path into aggressive Eggbots. The warring Autobirds and Deceptihogs are forced to join forces and face a new threat.