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Injustice: Gods Among Us

Injustice: Gods Among Us

PlayStationXboxMobileNintendo

Fighting

April 16, 2013

A spectacular fight of the creators of Mortal Kombat. In the game we will play one of the superheroes or superhumans, appearing in films and comic books from the DC universe. During combat, all characters use their characteristic powers and skills.

Trine 2: Complete Story

Trine 2: Complete Story

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Arcade

November 22, 2012

A sequel to a platform/puzzle action game developed by Frozenbyte. The story of the original game was set in a colorful, magical fantasy world. Trine 2 once again presents the adventures of the three characters bound together by the power of an artifact known as Trine. Amadeus, Zoya and, Pontius are brought to a fairytale land inhabited by goblins. Their task is to discover the truth behind the actions of the malicious creatures and to prevent them from achieving their goals. Similar to the original game, Trine 2 is a two-dimensional platformer. The gameplay features arcade elements (jumping, fighting, etc.) and puzzle solving. The main characters have gained new abilities and can also search for hidden treasures and bottles containing experience points. The sequel features also a new game mode, implementing cooperative online multiplayer.

The Cave

The Cave

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Adventure

January 22, 2013

A humorous adventure with elements of an arcade platformer and a puzzle game. The title was produced by Ron Gilbert and the development team from Double Fine studio (Psychonauts, Brutal Legend, Stacking and others). The action of The Cave takes place in the title cave, full of secrets and traps. The player directs the actions of a group of three heroes who roam the corridors of the cave in search of an enigmatic "something". (the goals vary depending on the chosen team composition).

Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate - The Deluxe Edition

Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate - The Deluxe Edition

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Action

April 10, 2014

A spin-off installment to the Warner Bros.’ Batman: Arkham series, initially developed for handheld consoles. The story follows the plot of Batman: Arkham Origins, giving us the opportunity to experience more of Batman’s adventures from before when he became the Dark Knight. The action is set in the eponymous Blackgate prison, where Batman has to quell an inmate riot. Arkham Origins Blackgate is a classical beat ‘em up fighting game. We observe the events from a side view and have a limited ability to move in third dimension. The gameplay focuses on exploration, fighting regular opponents and bosses, as well as interactions with characters and environment. As usual, Batman has a wide variety of characteristic gadgets at his disposal. The game also offers detective and predator modes, known from the previous installments in the series.

DuckTales Remastered

DuckTales Remastered

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Arcade

August 13, 2013

Remake of a classic two-dimensional platformer from 1989, based on the TV animated series "Kacze opowiesci". WayForward studio is responsible for the production of the new version of the game. Just like in the original, we play the role of Sknerus McKwacz, who tries to save the kidnapped nephews of Kaczor Donald.

Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee New N' Tasty

Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee New N' Tasty

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Arcade

February 11, 2016

Remake of one of the most popular platform games from 1997: Oddworld. Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee New N' Tasty tells the story of a nice little creature named Abe, who along with his brothers was taken captive by ruthless Glukkons. Upon hearing the news of their imminent death, our hero decides to try to escape and free his brothers from the yoke of their tormentors.

Funk of Titans

Funk of Titans

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Arcade

May 14, 2015

An endless runner game by A Crowd of Monsters, set in an alternative version of ancient Greece. As Perseus, you face the Titans of rap, pop, and rock music, who divert people's attention from the favorite genre of the Black Zeus, the Lord of Funk. Like in other endless runner games, you can't control the direction the protagonist is heading to or his speed — you can only react to obstacles by jumping or eliminating them. The game consists of forty main levels and some bonus ones, utilizing mechanics similar to those of the popular Jetpack Joyride. Funk of Titans also features a distinct brand of humor, mostly present during the fully voiced dialogues.

Trine: Enchanted Edition

Trine: Enchanted Edition

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

Arcade

March 12, 2015

An adventure-platformer featuring puzzle elements. It was developed by the Finnish Frozenbyte studio, known for Shadowgrounds - a series of isometric shooters. The story is set in a colorful fantasy world, where the player gets to lead a team of three characters: a wizard, a knight and a thief. Using a mysterious device called Trine, they must save the kingdom from the undead. The gameplay mechanics were inspired by classic platformers. The player explores subsequent game levels while avoiding traps, solving puzzles and fighting enemies. Each of the three characters has some unique abilities, and the player can switch between them at any time. The wizard can summon various objects, the thief has significant ranged capabilities and the knight simply packs a punch. The game stands out with very magical atmosphere of the visuals and an ample color palette.

Never Alone

Never Alone

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Arcade

June 25, 2015

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. Never Alone presents its world from the side perspective, as we traverse vast levels, avoid traps, fight enemies and solve puzzles. The single player campaign lets us switch between the girl and the fox, both of which have unique abilities that are necessary to progress; however, control is split between two players in the cooperation mode. Never Alone features good-looking three-dimensional visuals accompanied by a soundtrack based on traditional Inuit music. Interestingly, the narrator speaks in Inuit language and the dialogue is translated into English through subtitles.

Tengami

Tengami

PCMobileNintendo

Adventure

November 13, 2014

Tengami is an adventure by Nyamyam studio. The action of the game is set in medieval Japan, and the graphics were designed to resemble books with opening pictures, in which each side presents different cardboard buildings and figures.

Crossbow Warrior: The Legend of William Tell

Crossbow Warrior: The Legend of William Tell

PCMobileNintendo

Adventure

March 31, 2016

An action adventure game in the convention of a 2.5D platformer, presenting the fate of one of the most famous, realistically existing medieval characters - the title Wilhelm Tell. The plot of the game faithfully reflects the legendary history of the Swiss national hero, and the fun - apart from the classic platforming stages - is diversified by bonus levels, in which we can test our sniper skills or steer the boat that flies along the turbulent current of the river.

Affordable Space Adventures

Affordable Space Adventures

Nintendo

Arcade

April 9, 2015

A pleasant arcade game, in which you fly a small spaceship and explore an alien planet, while trying to avoid various dangers. The locations are full of ruins and still active defensive computer systems, left by the locals. You task is to discover the secrets of this place. The ship you fly is in the air and you steer it by using its maneuvering engines. The ship's cockpit and other important information are shown on the Wii U's gamepad. Thanks to the interface, accessed by the touchscreen, you can control the masking and defensive systems your ship. By using them, you can sneak past your enemies and disable various traps. Affordable Space Adventures features a single player mode and a co-op mode for up to three players. Te game utilizes 2.5D visuals. The background are very detailed and each location is distinct in terms or atmosphere and climate.

The Peanuts Movie: Snoopy's Grand Adventure

The Peanuts Movie: Snoopy's Grand Adventure

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Arcade

November 3, 2015

A classic 2.5D platformer, accompanying The Peanuts Movie, based on Charles M. Schulz's comic strip - Peanuts - that was published from 1950 to 2000. Story-wise, the game is not connected to the comic or the 2015 movie, but it is similar to them in how it presents characters and environments. The Peanuts Movie: Snoopy's Grand Adventure lets you play as one of the key characters of the comic – Snoopy the dog. He is trying to find his master and friends, who are playing hide and seek. To this end, he needs to wander through fantastic lands existing in his imagination. On the way, the protagonist finds special outfits that give him numerous abilities useful for overcoming new obstacles. Moreover, the creators included co-op gameplay, in which the second player takes on the role of a small yellow bird called Woodstock.

Pumped BMX +

Pumped BMX +

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Arcade

October 1, 2015

An arcade game of the popular mobile franchise developed by the independent studio Yeah Us!. The action is observed from a side view, and our task is to complete subsequent bike trails of increasingly higher difficulty level, filled with various jumping hills, ramps and terrain obstacles, while performing spectacular stunts and chaining them into highly-scored combinations. In total, we have to tackle over 500 challenges that test our skills. Moreover, the eponymous BMXs come in several modifiable variants. The contestants’ appearance can be customized, too. Pumped BMX + features colorful cartoonish graphics. Despite the game featuring only single player mode, the title features some substitute of competition with its internet leaderboards on which we can boast our score.

Ninja Pizza Girl

Ninja Pizza Girl

PCPlayStationNintendo

Arcade

October 6, 2016

Side-scrolling platformer set in cyberpunk world of future ruled by powerful corporations, developed by Disparity Games. We play as a sixteen year old girl named Emma, who delivers pizza from her father’s restaurant. Following her family’s business, she must do her job and avoid cruel teenagers. Gameplay wise, Ninja Pizza Girl combines features of classic platform titles like Sonic with parkour elements known from some modern productions. As we traverse the levels, mainly slums and skyscraper roofs, Emma performs some truly outstanding stunts to avoid obstacles. However, her task is quite difficulty due to time limit and enemies that are as nimble as her. Interestingly, there is no classic stamina bar, it was replaced with a gauge that shows heroine’s self-esteem. As for the game’s visuals, it features a comic book-like style, dominated with neon, pink-purple colors.

Shiftlings

Shiftlings

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Adventure

June 25, 2015

An entertaining platformer/logic game developed by Rock Pocket Games and distributed by Sierra. Shiftlings sees us assume control of two quirky aliens that take part in an intergalactic reality show hosted by Zookod, a charismatic presenter. We are given over 50 levels taking place on 5 different planets. Each level is filled with various riddles that often see us employ various laws of physics. Moreover, the heroes are connected through a conduit that enables them to change their sizes from big to small and vice versa. The game is characteristic for its reality-show setting with hilarious commentary as well as colorful visuals seen from a side-scrolling perspective.

Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams

Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams

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Arcade

August 22, 2013

Project Giana is a two-dimensional platform created by Black Forest Games studio. The game takes place in a world with two opposing characters and is based on a skilful transition from its positive to dark version. The shape of the environment changes, as well as the heroine herself and her abilities.

Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien

Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

Arcade

February 26, 2013

Continuation of BIT.TRIP RUNNER game created by Gaijin Games studio. Go through the levels and move to the right. We avoid obstacles and collect scattered bonuses. The pace of the game is given by the music track, which consists of electronic songs.

Wooden Sen'SeY

Wooden Sen'SeY

PCNintendo

Action

July 24, 2014

A platformer set in a fantastic and slightly steampunk version of the Japanese Middle Ages. The graphic has 3D graphics, but we move in two dimensions. The authors placed great emphasis on the combat system. It allows you to lead many different attacks and use axes, shurikens and hook-ended chains, among others.

Red Goddess: Inner World

Red Goddess: Inner World

PCPlayStationNintendo

Arcade

cancelled

An independent action-adventure game developed by Yanim Studio. We assume the role of Divine, a goddess tormented by an unknown malicious entity. To get to the bottom of the problem, the heroine embarks to explore the Planet, a living being representing her psyche. This unusual world is divided into two zones: neutral, consisting of the planet’s surface, and dark, known as the underworld, guarded by terrifying bosses. Fortunately, Divine is a powerful fighter with access to numerous abilities, enabling her to stay hidden from the Planet, as well as to defend herself in case of detection. Moreover, she can take on two forms: Nar (Rage), a battle form based on the fire element, and Son (Fear), a more restrained yet powerful personality that allows silent exploration. Red Goddess: Inner World employs colorful and detailed 2.5D graphics. The game was created thanks to a crowdfunding campaign that took place on Kickstarter, a popular crowdfunding network.