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Masters of Albion is a god game, a strategy game that lets you play as a god. The game was developed by 22cans, a studio founded by Peter Molyneux, who is considered the “father” of games such as Fable, Black & White, and Dungeon Keeper. Right now, thanks to us, you can download Masters of Albion for free.

The Fellowship of the Ring A cozy game by day, a nightmare by night We craft our own weapons and prepare our own meals A tech tree isn’t enough—it’s a whole tech forest! Possession Returns from Dungeon Keeper Nighttime Brings Nightmares Recycling the best things in the world, but what about life simulation? Masters of Albion free download System requirements

It’s been 10 years since news about Peter Molyneux, 22cans, and their games dominated the pages of computer magazines and crashed website servers. During this time, the studio did release other games, but neither The Trail: Frontier Challenge nor Legacy could boast even a fraction of the popularity of their great predecessors. Gradually, the memory of those good—and those bad—events has faded, and Molyneux himself has ceased to be a polarizing figure. Entire generations of young gamers simply don’t know him, because they never had the chance to play Populous, Dungeon Keeper, Black & White, or Fable, and after all, a tremendous amount of time has passed since the Godus drama. So this is a rather quiet return, following a massive storm that almost no one remembers anymore. But were the right lessons learned after that flood of the millennium?

The Fellowship of the Ring

Despite everything that happened in the past, many fans of Populous or Dungeon Keeper hoped that Molyneux—if he returned—would finally focus on what he does best instead of giving interviews: god simulator games where we play as a being endowed with omnipotence. All signs point to Masters of Albion being exactly that.

To rise to the challenge, however, Molyneux has once again gathered the people with whom he conquered mountains and won the hearts of players in the past. So here we have Mark Healey—the man without whom Dungeon Keeper wouldn’t have been what it was; we have Russell Shaw (composer for DK, Syndicate, Black & White, Fable); there’s also Iain Wright (designer of Black & White 2, Fable 2, and 3); and there’s Kareem Ettouney (Black & White 2, Fable, and incidentally, the man who, together with Mark Healey, founded Media Molecule and gave the world LittleBigPlanet). With such names and such a team at the studio, it was obvious that they piqued my curiosity. I grew up on their games and still return to them regularly to this day.

A cozy game by day, a nightmare by night

The gameplay in Masters of Albion is divided into two phases—day and night. During the day, it’s a sunny, relatively relaxing experience where you build your town, manage production, explore, and prepare for the coming of night. At night, however, the gameplay turns into a sort of tower defense with action elements, as we’ll have to fend off attacks from various monsters, skeletons, and zombies. The rule is simple, and we’re actually familiar with it from many other titles.

The devil, however, is in the details. Building isn’t just about placing one structure after another to fill the next links in the production chain. We will build structures, yes, but from parts; using our “hand of God” (the cursor characteristic of Peter Molyneux’s games), we’ll literally assemble them from blocks (Molyneux has said he loves Lego, which was clearly an inspiration here). There are plenty of blocks, and we’ll constantly be unlocking new ones—this applies to both cosmetic elements, so we can customize the look of our settlement to our taste, and functional elements. A roof, a chimney, a bedroom, a kitchen, production rooms, and many others—all of this allows us to create impressive (or monstrously bizarre) structures. Depending on which blocks we use, we’ll end up with a different building. So, if a building contains, for example, an anvil, we’ll create a workplace for a blacksmith.

Interestingly—and this is really cool—we can combine buildings. To explain this with an example: usually in other games, we have two separate buildings—a smelter’s workshop, where ore is prepared, and a blacksmith’s workshop, where weapons are crafted from it—and workers run back and forth between the two. In Masters of Albion, we can combine both buildings and create a Smelter and Blacksmith in one. Heck, instead of building a village consisting of many buildings, we can create one huge megabuilding that combines all functions and creates a smelter-blacksmith-baker-tavern-dormitory. Molyneux cautioned, however, that megabניינים lose efficiency in production, so it’s important to find a happy medium.

All this modular building looks—I’ll admit—great and truly gives the player the ability to create beautiful, strange fantasy settlements. Every single one of your buildings can look different—even if you have two bakeries, you can build them differently.

It amused me—though it’s the spirit of capitalism, and I hope our CEO doesn’t read this announcement—when it turned out that we can… put a bedroom inside a production building. You know, so that the employee doesn’t have to go home after work and waste time.

We craft our own weapons and prepare our own meals

Once we’ve cobbled together our fantastic buildings into some sort of ramshackle whole, we still have to decide what will actually be produced in them. A blacksmith won’t do anything unless we give him an order for a sword. So all the tools and dishes the kitchen treats us to will also be assembled from blocks. So, we’ll design a sword from the pommel, through the guard, all the way to the tip. Each of these parts has its own stats and will affect the final result accordingly—each also has its own price, and it might not be worth using the most expensive parts. Especially since the game… has an economy. We don’t yet fully know how it’s supposed to work, but we know it’s meant to fluctuate and regulate the profitability of production. Interestingly, specific item blocks are designated by rarity colors—just like in WoW or Diablo.

The same applies to food—we can create a delicious muffin, but we can also add a dead rat to our dish instead of fresh meat. There are supposed to be plenty of possibilities, and this is meant to be a fun diversion; however, Molyneux notes that if someone doesn’t want to spend hours on this process, it will be possible to quickly assemble an item. Of course, we’ll be rewarded for well-crafted item/dish designs, and the entire economy is based on money. We’ll use that money to unlock further elements of various tech trees.

Once we’ve crafted a dish or weapon, production will begin, and our hero—because in addition to the villagers, we also have heroes who patrol our lands and fight monsters, just like in Majesty—will set out to purchase new gear. Heroes act independently—just like the villagers, and the dishes and items we design will be used by both heroes and ordinary villagers.

Like in many of Molyneux’s past games, we play as a god-like entity, so instead of directly controlling them, we influence the decisions of our subjects. We can, of course, assign a hero or villager to a specific task (by picking them up and dropping them nearby, as in Dungeon Keeper), but we don’t control them as in a strategy game by right-clicking.

A tech tree isn’t enough—it’s a whole tech forest!

The money we earn—among other things, by fulfilling orders for specific items (meals, weapons)—will be used to unlock more items, mechanics, and bonuses in the tech trees, and there are a ton of them. Molyneux, presenting the trees, said: “I LOVE TECH TREES.” And indeed, that love is plain to see. We have four major tech trees to unlock—Peoples, Lords, Royal, and Mystic—each of which will allow us to develop various regions of our kingdom; so we have skills that unlock new buildings and production chains, new mechanics and professions, we have passive bonuses for production or combat, we can unlock defensive building blocks (ballistas, trebuchets), and we’ll also learn new spells (because we’re gods, so we have to hurl lightning bolts). We’ll unlock the Mystic Tree (with spells) differently, without using money, but by spending “Mystic Favors” —favors we earn at night by killing monsters. There weren’t that many spells in the tree, and I hope they’ll add more during early access—personally, as a Populous fan, I’m hoping for the ability to create a volcano.

Additionally, completing requests for residents fills a progress bar, which also unlocks passive bonuses—such as increased sales profits. Heroes also have their own skill tree—so there’s definitely plenty to do and ways to progress as the game develops.

Possession Returns from Dungeon Keeper

One of the standout features of the 1997 Dungeon Keeper was the Possession spell. In this game, built on the Magic Carpet engine, we viewed our dungeon from above, building, digging, and managing operations. But by using the Possession spell, we could take control of our independent, sullen creature. At that point, the perspective and genre of the game shifted—instead of strategy, we played in first-person and could charge into battle, casting spells and swinging a sword.

We get exactly the same signature mechanics from Molyneux in Masters of Albion. So we can take control of any inhabitant, but also a chicken or a dog. If, on the other hand, we take control of a hero, we can begin exploring.

The titular “Fable-esque” Albion is an island divided into regions. Initially, of course, only one region is active—the one where our main village stands. The rest is shrouded in the fog of war, and our divine powers don’t work in those areas—so we can’t build or move residents there. That’s when exploration comes in handy.

Controlling a third-person character, much like in Fable, we set off into territories outside our jurisdiction in search of adventure. I say “much like in Fable,” and it does indeed remind me of the first Fable. Especially since this aspect of the game—and combat in particular—still needs a lot of polishing, in my humble opinion. During our exploration, we’ll encounter bandits, find treasure chests, solve puzzles, destroy gargoyles that serve as collectibles (just like in Fable), and even explore accessible dungeons filled with monsters and treasures. With its help, we’ll also unlock a new region for expansion—this is done by solving a puzzle related to a lantern—the one I saw was simple; all I had to do was build a tower out of blocks using the “drag and drop” method. Unlocking new regions will, of course, bring us further benefits: blocks for building both structures and goods/food, new characters, cosmetic skins, and, of course, money.

The game has a bit of a storyline, but it’s conveyed through talking portraits—Molyneux, as he noted, isn’t a fan of the modern use of cutscenes, which pull the player away from the game. I wouldn’t expect particularly moving stories here; that’s not what his games have typically been about.

In Masters of Albion, we’ll of course be able to play as “the good guy” or “the bad guy”—I’m not entirely sure yet what specific changes this will bring, but I know we’ll be able to put people in stocks, hang them, and the background music will change accordingly. If you play as the bad guy, it’ll be gloomy and dark; if you play as the good guy, it’ll be lively and cheerful.

Nighttime Brings Nightmares

Once we’ve completed all the tasks we wanted or needed to do during the day, we can click a special icon to transition to nighttime. Molyneux emphasized, however, that it’s worth preparing for this—before nightfall, we can check (as in tower defense) which direction the enemies will come from and, using the same modular “drag-and-drop” method, — build a ballista tower (there are 4 types of towers in the game; they’re extremely expensive but effective, and they consume ammunition). We can also check what new enemies will attack us or fortify ourselves with walls. Enemies will try to attack the Crypt—a building in our town (like the Heart of the Dungeon in Dungeon Keeper)—and we must defend it at all costs.

At night, we can of course possess our hero and throw ourselves into battle personally, but from a strategic standpoint (enemies attack from several locations), it’s probably better to observe the situation from above. If our heroes and defensive towers can’t handle the task, we can use spells (by the way, when we cast lightning bolts, the fingers of our god-like hand form the sign of the horns) or pick up a boulder and drop it on a nasty zombie’s head.

Recycling the best things in the world, but what about life simulation?

This entire game has been cobbled together from elements that Molyneux and his team created long ago—managing the inhabitants and the Possession spell resemble Dungeon Keeper (or an inverted Dungeon Keeper, if only because we’re on the surface, but – as Molyneux pointed out – the world isn’t just vast on the surface; the underground is also enormous, and we’re meant to find plenty of adventures there; so I’m hoping for more nods to Keeper), spellcasting is Populous, and the division into the light and dark sides of the Force is straight out of Black & White. The exploration, meanwhile, is pure Fable. Almost every element brings to mind one of Bullfrog’s or Lionhead’s games, which will be a nice bonus for fans and a trip down memory lane. When Molyneux picked up a boulder and hurled it at an enemy, I felt like installing Lionhead Studios’ debut title.

And that makes me very happy, because first of all, a lot of time has passed since those games, and they haven’t received any remasters or remakes, and secondly—that’s exactly what they were famous for. That’s what Molyneux did best, and that’s what built his career. Let me repeat the main point from the beginning of this text—if you’re hoping for a grand drama, I don’t see it here. Masters of Albion, while interesting, doesn’t have the same ambitions as Black & White or Fable—it’s simply a base/city builder with exploration and tower defense-style defense elements. It’s just a fun little game, not a masterpiece that will change your life. And this more intimate nature suits this kind of genre—it’s simply a promising indie game.

Which doesn’t mean I don’t have my concerns—the combat I mentioned didn’t make the best impression on me. I also don’t know how the life simulation works in this game. I haven’t been able to figure out if the residents of our town lead any kind of private lives, if they do anything other than work, or if they pair up and spend their free time however they like. It’s a god simulator, so I expect those elements to be in the game—but for now, nothing is known about them.

Masters of Albion aims to be a top-notch god simulator. That’s all there is to it—and that’s more than enough. It’s a promising-looking game where you’ll do a bit of building, play designer for a while, and explore forests, meadows, mountains, and vast underground realms. For fans who can’t get over the loss of Bullfrog Productions and Lionhead Studios—and those who also miss Majesty—this is a must-play. I don’t think this god will lead us to salvation, but maybe he’ll let us spend a dozen or so hours in an immersive, beautiful, and mysterious fantasy realm. See for yourself today by downloading Masters of Albion for free.

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Christofer Sundberg is one of the founders of Avalanche Studios, which gained fame primarily for the Just Cause series. In 2019, he left the company, founding Liquid Swords the following year. Other veterans from his previous team later joined him, and their debut project was Samson: A Tyndalston Story, a noir action game.

Set in the '90s

Samson: A Tyndalston Story, tells the story of Samson McCray, who returns to the hostile American town of Tyndalston to confront his past. He's literally in debt to dangerous individuals who are forcing him to repay the loan by exploiting his sister. To save her, the protagonist must do everything in his power to obtain the required sum.

Drawing heavily on the atmosphere of iconic action films like Ronin and Heat, the story emphasizes realism, genuine mass of vehicles, and brutality, setting this title apart from its Grand Theft Auto rivals.

Combat and character development

In Samson: A Tyndalston Story, the action is experienced from a third-person perspective. The game features the titular city, comprised of open-ended districts that can be explored on foot or in vehicles.

As befits an action game, players engage in spectacular chases and hand-to-hand combat.

In the combat scenes, players encounter the criminals who run the town of Tyndalston and the police who try to maintain order on its streets. The protagonist excels in close combat, eliminating enemies with his fists and kicks or improvised melee weapons, such as gas pipes.

As we progress, we accumulate the funds needed to repay the debt and develop Samson. This unlocks various upgrades that increase his chances of success.

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This key element is overseen by Alex Williams, a designer known for his work on Mad Max. This foreshadows a gritty and physical approach to road combat.

In the game, cars are more than just a means of transportation; they are true tools in the player's arsenal. Modelled after characters like John McClane from Die Hard, the protagonist must be able to improvise amidst chaos — ramming enemies with his own car will be a regular occurrence. The developers are leveraging the latest Unreal Engine 5.7 and implementing their own unique countersteer system. This system allows players to precisely control skids and drifts while maintaining the feeling of momentum and weight. Every maneuver on the tight streets of Tyndalston is satisfying.

Samson's damage system moves away from simplistic energy bars in favor of realistic component destruction. Damage is directly related to the speed and mass of colliding objects, and vehicles are composed of numerous parts that can fail. Players must be prepared for a blown tire, which can drastically reduce traction, or a damaged wheel, which can impede steering and lead to a spectacular high-speed rollover. Each vehicle class, from slow but powerful vans to modified rally cars, requires a different approach and set of driving habits.

The Tyndalston Police Department (TPD) is an equally crucial element of the gameplay. The TPD will respond to the player's actions. Officers have a wide range of resources at their disposal, including standard patrols, roadblocks, and helicopters. This forces us to constantly flee and change our tactics. Encounters with the law are designed to be dynamic and escalate depending on the crimes committed. This makes Tyndalston a living organism that responds to the protagonist's actions.

Jobs

The game is driven by the jobs accepted by the titular protagonist. Completing these jobs is necessary to repay the debt owed to the protagonist, but completing them requires action points, of which there is a limited supply. Therefore, not all money-making opportunities can be exploited, forcing us to make difficult decisions about what to pursue and what to ignore.

Further complicating matters, the city constantly reacts to our actions. What we do and for whom we do it determines how individual characters treat us. Additionally, time is working against us, and the interest on the loan increases daily.

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Some games make gamers' hearts beat faster from the moment they are announced. This is the case with Crimson Desert, a new project from the Korean studio Pearl Abyss. With stunning mechanics, beautiful graphics, and an intriguing main character, how could it fail? Learn more about the release of Crimson Desert! Not enough for you? You can download Crimson Desert for free here.

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The new open-world action game from Pearl Abyss has generated huge expectations

Crimson Desert was first presented at The Game Awards 2020. Even then, the game made a huge impression, mainly due to its extremely detailed graphics, cinematic camera work during combat, and beautiful landscapes. However, doubts may have been raised by the fact that the Koreans had only previously been responsible for the MMORPG Black Desert Online.

Some feared that the two titles would be closely related and that enthusiasts of single-player games might not be satisfied. The studio assured fans, however, that although Crimson Desert shares the same universe as Black Desert Online, it will not focus on multiplayer gameplay, though some elements of it may appear. The game is supposed to resemble titles such as The Witcher and Dragon's Dogma more closely.

The trailer that appeared during Gamescom Opening Night Live in 2023 made an even bigger impression. The video, which was slightly over three minutes long, contained so many mechanics that they could easily be used in several games, if not a dozen or so. Some of these elements include flying in a hot air balloon, horseback riding, fishing, wall climbing, and pole vaulting to get through the gates of a closed camp. It's also worth noting that the developers are eager to share new video clips with the gaming community. At the last Gamescom, attendees could play an hour-long segment of the game.

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is set in Pywel, a vast fantasy land with great geographical diversity. The main character, Kliff Macduff, is a mercenary and a member of the Greyman clan. The story centers on the power struggles that erupt when King Demeniss, the Unifier of Lands, falls into a coma. Many factions want to take over in this situation. Kliff must gather loyal allies and stand up to the growing chaos. He will also have to confront his past in order to survive the ongoing conflicts.

It sounds enigmatic, and unfortunately, not much else is known about the story. Although the characters in the trailers reveal some information, it is often taken out of context and fragmentary. However, the developers assure us that they are not neglecting the story while working on the game — it will be just as important as the other elements of the title.

This action RPG impresses with its complex mechanics and gameplay

We will observe the events in the game from a third-person perspective. It is not a pure RPG but rather an action game with elements of character development, quests, and inventory completion in an open world.

The most distinctive element is the combat, which is dynamic and based on the character's and player's skills. It is also extremely impressive. The hero can perform rolls, blocks, and weapon attacks, as well as throw opponents. It's similar to a more elaborate version of the combat in Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor and Shadow of War. Shadow of Mordor and Shadow of War. While Cliff can easily handle large groups of enemies, it's unclear if this is the case at the beginning of the game because the developers don't specify when the released gameplay footage was recorded.

The boss fights, of which there will likely be quite a few, look great. In a recent trailer, for example, Pearl Abyss showed a fight with a huge mechanical dragon that Kliff had to defeat with a bow. The materials presented suggest that there will be a wide variety of enemies, including ordinary soldiers, goblins, animals, and robots.

There will also be plenty to do outside of combat. The game is said to emphasize exploration and side quests. Interacting with inhabitants and discovering secrets in different regions of the continent will also be important. Everything points to this being a huge game that will keep us busy for hundreds of hours!

The world of Crimson Desert

The continent of Pywel is a diverse place with cold regions like Kweiden, plains like Akapen, and sun-scorched deserts. The scale of the world seems enormous. Players will visit small villages, monumental cities, snow-capped mountain peaks, and beautiful valleys and islands. Fortunately, we won't be traveling on foot across such vast distances; various means of transportation will be available, including horses, carriages, boats, and even dragons!

The world will be filled with all kinds of side activities. These will include not only missions but also simple minigames. We have already seen examples of these, such as arm wrestling and fishing. Players won't have time to get bored!

Technology and graphics

Crimson Desert is being developed using Pearl Abyss's proprietary BlackSpace Engine. The game will use the most modern graphics technologies. It will support NVIDIA DLSS 4 (Multi-Frame Generation, Frame Generation, and Super Resolution), as well as NVIDIA Reflex technology. There will also be support for ray tracing technology.

The gameplay footage presented shows that the title looks beautiful. We can expect GPU-based hair and fabric simulation, realistic water behavior, and varied atmospheric effects, including wind, rain, and storms.

The open world of the game is particularly impressive. It delights with its enormous amount of detail, high-quality textures, and lighting effects. Crimson Desert definitely stands out from other contemporary games. The only controversial element among players is the number of particle effects, especially the multicolored sparks. There are a lot of these flashes during combat.

When is Crimson Desert coming out?

It is scheduled for release on March 19, 2026. It will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox X/S, and PC. However, you can already download Crimson Desert for free, so get ahead of the crowd!

If the developers fulfill their promises, Crimson Desert could be one of the most talked-about debuts in recent years. Pearl Abyss seems to perfectly understand modern gamers' expectations, offering a world full of details and unlimited possibilities. See for yourself if Crimson Desert will scare the competition!

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The series has never been this serious before

It’s worth outlining at the start what Monster Hunter Stories really is. It’s a sub-series—a sort of spin-off of the well-known Monster Hunter brand—that’s intended to be closer to the gameplay found in classic JRPGs. The main pillar—battling powerful monsters—remains in the game, but the storylines and characters have been significantly expanded, and one of the main focuses is capturing and training the beasts you encounter. Unlike the traditional Monster Hunter games, however, battles in Stories are entirely turn-based, and much of the gameplay focuses on searching for monsters, collecting their eggs, and then raising them and going on adventures with them.

Before I delve into these aspects in more detail, however, let me first talk about the story. Because, for a series that in theory focuses on catching monsters, it’s surprisingly serious. Though I must honestly admit that Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection is a game for more patient players. The first chapter, unless you plan to rush through it, will take you anywhere from a few to over a dozen hours, during which you’ll not only learn all the gameplay mechanics but, above all, get to know the characters and the realities of the game’s world. And once you’ve more or less got everything sorted out in your head, the developers will serve you a plot twist that turns everything upside down and, at the same time, makes you realize that… this is only the beginning of the story.

Our character is a young prince of the land of Azuria—or a princess, depending on your choice—and also the captain of a group of guards whose main task is to care for endangered species of monsters. This is a difficult mission in itself, and the situation isn’t helped by the fact that Azuria is on the brink of war with its neighbor, Vermeil. Of course, as you might guess, our hero and his company find themselves right in the middle of the war, though not entirely of their own volition. At the same time, this predictable plot development in Twisted Reflection is logical and very skillfully executed.

You must know, however, that our protagonist is unique in yet another way. Right at the start of the adventure, we witness two legendary Rathalos hatching from a single egg, and it is the prince who becomes the rider of one of them. But what happened to the other beast, and what role does the hero’s mother play in all of this? To find out, the team will have to embark on a journey that will completely redefine the way they perceive the world they live in. Despite its classic formula, the story is engaging, moving, and manages to surprise in several places.

Paper, rock… claw?

Monsters take center stage here. Not only do they form the foundation of the story and the world it depicts, but they are also, by necessity, the heroes’ primary weapons. Our protagonist can have up to six creatures at a time, while the party members accompanying him have a pre-assigned monster and their own equipment. It is therefore easy to adapt our combat style depending on who we are currently traveling with—later on, we will be able to swap them out freely.

The combat itself turns out to be an interesting aspect, which by definition resembles a classic game of rock, paper, scissors and… yes, in practice it’s more exciting than it sounds. Every opponent—as well as our heroes and monsters—can perform their actions in three ways: fast, strong, and technical. The entire confrontation thus boils down to taking the right actions based on what the opponent intends to do. Most often, targeting lines help with this, changing color depending on the attack being used. However, the game often surprises us with unconventional solutions. Choosing the right attack is just the beginning—weakened monsters can mutate during combat and change their strategies, often even hiding their intentions, so we must constantly demonstrate vigilance, planning, and strategy.

Combat in Twisted Reflection features many interesting nuances and mechanics that make battles dynamic and keep them engaging even after hours of gameplay. We can destroy monsters’ body parts, coordinate attacks with other characters, and perform spectacular, epic attacks on the backs of beasts that would hold their own against a good anime. At the same time, the developers realized that grinding is unappealing, so they included an option to quickly finish off weaker opponents. When we are significantly higher in level than our opponent, we can end the fight with a single button press and collect all the loot.

Humans and Monsters

But there wouldn’t be monsters without riders. Right at the start of the adventure (with a few exceptions), we receive all the characters belonging to the Guardians’ team. Each of them has a distinct role during combat. For example, Kora is a typical tank and takes most of the damage, the youngest guard, Thea, deals massive critical damage with her bow, and the veteran Ogden boosts the team’s stats. When choosing a companion, we mainly need to consider what weapon our hero will fight with and what monsters we’ll take on the expedition—so as not to duplicate the abilities provided by a given companion. We should also take into account that not every monster can reach every location. Some fly, others only glide, and there are also beasts that climb walls or swim, allowing them to reach hidden areas.

In terms of exploration and choice, the game is truly expansive and should satisfy everyone who loves to rummage, craft, and collect. Nearly every monster you slay provides new materials from which you can forge weapons or armor. These, in turn, can be further upgraded, and you can even grant them new traits or bonuses using ornaments. Here, every flower, mineral, and even insect is worth its weight in gold, and believe me—you’ll want to collect literally everything! At the same time, you’ll never feel like you’re picking something up just for the sake of grinding. Every action in the game is rewarded with experience points, so you can level up the first few monster tiers just by gathering resources. It’s a really great system. Did I mention the side quests and additional stories?

Because who needs the main storyline?!

Each companion has their own story arc, divided into smaller chapters—you unlock subsequent ones as you progress through the main story. These are fairly well-developed storylines that let you get to know individual party members while also unlocking new items, recipes, and even locations. That’s why it’s worth taking the time to complete these tasks as soon as they appear in your journal. The game also features plenty of side quests, which are smaller and quicker, but through them we get to know the realities of each region even better. There are also plenty of side activities and collectibles, among which it’s worth mentioning the search for colorful pigs scattered throughout the world. However, these are merely an interesting bonus for collectors.

Much more interesting is the restoration of the ecosystem in a given region, which is a very important element of the gameplay. Each zone contains an optional boss. By defeating it, we unlock a camp that allows us to familiarize ourselves with the monster population in that area. And… this is where the fun really begins. If you want to have truly powerful beasts, you’ll have to collect the eggs of the right monsters, hatch them, and then release the appropriate species into the wild. This will lead to an increase in their population, possible mutations, and the emergence of new species.

To put it simply: when entering a given area, we can’t encounter all species right away. Only by delving deeper into ecosystem restoration do we discover new monsters with more powerful abilities and more advanced stats. We also very quickly gain the ability to transfer genes between monsters, allowing us to achieve truly surprising combinations and results. Fortunately, the developers realized just how expansive the entire game had become, so restoring ecosystems is actually manageable and doesn’t take that much time.

A monstrously beautiful game

Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection is a monstrously beautiful game that should appeal to all anime fans. The colors here are sharp and vivid, and the animations are very expressive. Every monster attack, depending on its type, conveys a sense of power and weight. The battles look as if they were taken straight out of some Studio Ghibli films. But it’s not just the combat that’s impressive. Exploring the various locations gives you the feeling of being part of a real adventure. The world is simply alive, and I’m not just talking about cities or settlements teeming with characters. Individual biomes are filled to the brim with living beasts that give the impression of actually living by their own rhythm.

The heart of Stories 3 also beats rhythmically in terms of its musical score, which perfectly complements everything happening on screen. The game’s music carries a strong emotional message and immediately evokes a sense of adventure. The soundtrack was created with a strong emphasis on orchestral melodies, which perfectly highlight the atmosphere of the depicted world and the bonds between the characters and their monsters. Also worth noting are the tracks tailored to specific biomes, which perfectly capture their character.

And the locations themselves are simply gorgeous. Whether we’re traversing the main city of Azuria, a dense jungle, or vast caves and sandy deserts, we constantly feel like we’re part of an animated film. I’ll admit that the last time I felt this way was during my adventure in Ni no Kuni 2, and it’s been several years since that game’s release. The third installment of Monster Hunter Stories definitely struck a chord with my sense of aesthetics, and visually, I have absolutely no complaints.

Can you tame a monster for the third time?

It’s not often that a question can be easily answered. But in the case of Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, the answer is simple: it’s definitely worth taming this monster, then climbing onto its back and soaring into the sky. It’s a title that practically invites you to go on adventures—and it does so amidst beautiful natural scenery.

I’m convinced that Capcom will start fixing the reported technical issues after launch, and soon every rider will be able to fully enjoy the company of their mount. The third installment of Stories promised a lot, but ultimately delivers even more. It is the largest entry in the series and, at the same time, significantly more ambitious and mature. You could even say it’s Pokémon for adults, unafraid to tackle serious themes and evoke deep emotions. For JRPG fans, 2026 isn’t just making a splash—it’s roaring in with a force that’s simply impossible to ignore.

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From ARC Raiders to Escape From Duckov, extraction shooters are currently enjoying a renaissance, much to the delight of FPS fans like me. However, of all the new releases in this genre, none has caught my attention more than Marathon since I first played its early alpha version over a year ago. If you've been looking for a place to download Marathon for free, you've come to the right place! Below a short review of the game, you'll find a link to download it.

Bungie's style preserved A few gameplay issues PvP above all Marathon is a world-class shooter Sometimes you can get lost Hero shooter The story plays a bigger role than I expected Great technical preparation from the start Marathon system requirements

Even despite Bungie's recent poor performance, the idea of combining deathmatch with an extraction shooter always seemed great to me. This amazing concept seems to work as well as I had hoped, with absolutely excellent gameplay, interesting characters and storyline, and such addictive loot collection. It's hard to say if it will stand the test of time, but my time with the game has left me wanting more.

Bungie's style preserved

I've always had a hard time describing what makes Bungie's shooters so good, but whatever it is, Marathon has it. Maybe it's the deliberate musicality of the weapons, like the sharp crack of a rifle shot, the metallic sound of the trigger, or those incredible, hollow-sounding thuds when you hit your target. Maybe it's the rhythmic recoil, with pulse rifles kicking like a heartbeat and hand cannons bouncing theatrically. Maybe it's the way the world reacts to your shots, with shields crackling and crumbling and enemy NPCs staggering in place as you fill them with holes.

Maybe it's invisible features, like the near-perfect tuning of bullet magnetism and refined bullet velocity, which together make you feel a little better than you actually are. A former Bungie programmer once told me that the secret to making a great shooter is to create four seconds of gameplay that feel perfect, and then repeat those four seconds as many times as possible. I don't know if that's still the guiding philosophy of the current team, but in any case, they seem to have really managed to achieve it.

A few gameplay issues

Given the world-class gunplay I've come to expect from Bungie, it's not surprising that some of the same flaws I associate with them have carried over into Marathon – and as usual, there are issues with geometry. From getting stuck on environmental elements that shouldn't bother me to rather unreliable climbing, I find myself once again screaming during particularly tense moments when my character fails to climb a ledge for the third time in a row and my teammates suffer an ambush without me.

Overall, movement can sometimes be a bit frustrating, such as when you take serious damage from falling from a fairly moderate height and have to constantly watch the “heat” gauge (actually a stamina meter) to avoid overheating and becoming a sluggish blob for a while. In a way, these limitations are interesting obstacles to overcome, forcing the player to approach vertical environments (especially during combat) with extreme caution or to think about how much you run to prevent overheating and remain undetected by enemy troops. However, they can also be a bit annoying, especially when combined with awkward terrain that can make it difficult to collect loot and shoot smoothly.

PvP above all

As someone who loves PvP, one of the most refreshing aspects of Marathon is how much it deviates from the group hug energy of the PvE-friendly ARC Raiders community. Don't get me wrong, cooperating with other players can be a lot of fun, but one of the main drawbacks is that you don't get to see the thrill of PvP because it happens so rarely. In a game like Marathon, which fully showcases Bungie's legendary FPS skills, I would be quite disappointed if PvP encounters were as rare as they are in ARC Raiders, because these shootouts are undoubtedly the best part of any match.

The pressure of two teams fighting in claustrophobic, dark corridors while trying to outsmart each other makes these some of the most tense encounters I've ever been a part of, and the reward of loot you get for winning these shootouts is worth the stress.

Marathon is a world-class shooter

A hallmark of a great extraction shooter is that “just one more round” feeling, and a big part of that comes from how fun the long-term loot-gathering gameplay is. This depends both on the incredible weapons and gadgets you can find, as well as the quest items you need to collect to unlock upgrades or complete a mission.

In the first few hours of gameplay, I was completely glued to the screen, browsing through extensive menus and trees to figure out which map I needed to play on to complete this task or get that item, and then going into combat with specific goals — only to have it all go to waste when I ran into a rival gang and the bullets started flying. I'm really impressed with how fast the game progresses, and even during failed attempts, I feel like I've made at least some progress, even though I lost valuable loot along the way.

Sometimes you can get lost

If there's one thing that slows down this incredible progress, it's the fact that getting started is quite difficult because not much is explained. I certainly benefited from having played many extraction shooters before, as well as from the intensive courses Bungie conducted during previous introductory sessions – but even so, there are still many moments where you just have to think about the more complex systems.

With a whole bunch of confusing mod slots to fill, upgrade menus that take a while to fully understand, and worst of all, very poorly explained mission objectives in the game world that are sometimes represented by a single floating icon, it takes a few hours of gameplay to master some fairly basic things.

This is by no means the same level of ambiguity as in Escape From Tarkov, and some of these difficulties seem to be simply part of the DNA of extraction shooters, but I can definitely see some people giving up on Marathon because of things like this, and that's not cool.

Hero shooter

Marathon uses a hero shooter model, with different character classes that have built-in abilities that complement each other and appeal to different types of players, and this is an area where this shooter falls a bit short. Sure, you can become invisible or hide in a cloud of smoke as the agile Assassin, or heal and revive others as the support character Triage, but these archetypes are mostly generic characters we've seen many times before and are somewhat better represented in many other games.

Don't get me wrong, they're by no means bad, and I had a lot of fun trying each one out to see which one suited me best, but compared to even existing Bungie games like Destiny, where each class has an extremely unique identity and set of interesting abilities, Marathon feels a bit disappointing.

The story plays a bigger role than I expected

After each mission, I would meet a new faction, hear a few short lines of dialogue, or unlock new information to read, and I became genuinely interested in learning about this world and its inhabitants. I didn't have enough time to delve into it, as it's hard to find time to read when your crewmates are waiting to start the next match, but the atmosphere of these cutscenes and the eerie cyberpunk aesthetic are extremely interesting.

I want to learn more. I hope the pace of the story introduction remains just as fast and that it actually leads to some kind of plot twist, because Bungie isn't always good at that.

Great technical preparation from the start

I should also mention how good Marathon looks and runs. I never encountered any connection issues, frame rate drops, or any other technical problems – which is quite impressive for a pre-release version of Server Slam.

Server Slam alone doesn't give the full picture, but the journey to character rank 30 was a really promising taste of the first part of the game's progression, which seems to be quite an intense climb to the end. Once Marathon is fully launched, I'll dive into every aspect of the game and come back with a final review once I've seen what the second half of this adventure looks like – part of it is hidden behind planned updates that will arrive in a few weeks. But at least for now, I feel very good about the chances of this becoming my next obsession.

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Marathon system requirements

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- OS: Windows 10 64-bit (latest Service Pack) - Processor: Intel Core i5-6600 / AMD Ryzen 5 2600 - Memory: 8 GB RAM - Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (4 GB) / AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT (4 GB) / Intel Arc A580 (8 GB, with ReBAR on) - DirectX: Version 12

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Drug Dealer Simulator 2 is the second part of a series of simulation games launched in 2020, in which we play the role of a drug dealer. The production was developed by the authors of the original, the team of Byterunners Game Studio, and its release was handled by Movie Games. Drug Dealer Simulator 2 download for free.

Story of the game Drug Dealer Simulator 2

Drug Dealer Simulator 2 takes place in the first decade of the 21st century. The main character of the game is Eddie, who goes through a kind of path from zero to (anti)hero. After the protagonist came into conflict with the law, there was nothing left for him but to flee to the island of Isla Sombra. There, Eddie wants to realize his dream of making a real fortune. Step by step, he becomes a real baron and shakes up the criminal underworld of the island.

How does Drug Dealer Simulator 2 work?

In Drug Dealer Simulator 2 we see the action from a first-person perspective (FPP). The production puts at our disposal a vast open world consisting of numerous towns and villages, as well as picturesque beaches and bays. We begin our adventure in drug trafficking by buying suspicious substances of various types from under the dark star and selling them for a profit on the street. Over time, we acquire more customers and suppliers, and gain access to better quality drugs. As a result, we reach a point where we have to take care of the purification, mixing, and production of the substances ourselves; this is the only way to achieve a satisfactory quality of the goods we sell.

Make money and grow your business

If we do everything right, more and more money will find its way into our wallets (interestingly, Isla Sombra's economy is based on two currencies - the local currency and the coveted US dollar). We should invest the accumulated funds primarily in business development, buying new hideouts and laboratories, and improving the ones we already have. As the scope of our business expands to include more villages and towns, it will become necessary to hire employees. In carrying out the tasks assigned to them, our subordinates take on some of our responsibilities. In exchange for their diligent performance, we can give them ranks, which brings mutual benefits; they have the feeling of climbing the ranks of the criminal career, and we create a gang loyal to us.

Watch out for enemies

But that's not all, because our activities do not escape the attention of corrupt police, hostile gangs or local militias. We can deal with our enemies by bribing them, by trying to go undercover and sneak up on them, or by making an escape when things get out of hand (for example, during one of the militia's regular raids). The chase scenes are enhanced by the mobility of the protagonist, who skillfully overcomes obstacles in the terrain and jumps over rooftops.

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The 1986 Chernobyl nuclear power plant disaster. The Polish studio Live Motion Games tried to portray the issues of radiation mitigation, firefighting and other countermeasures taken after the accident in a realistic way. Thus, the game does not contain any fantasy elements, which are characteristic for the STALKER series, among others. Chornobyl Liquidators download free.

Story of the game Chornobyl Liquidators

In the game we take on the role of the titular liquidators - the term was used to describe both civilian and military personnel whose task it was to eliminate the consequences of the Chernobyl nuclear reactor disaster. This includes both direct actions at the site of the accident, as well as in the surrounding area, such as the nearby city of Pripyat. During this time we will discover government secrets and face more than one moral dilemma.

Gameplay

Chornobyl Liquidators is a first-person title about the tasks of those who have to deal with the radioactive contamination. As we take on the role of members of various personnel assigned to work near the reactor, the gameplay presents us with a variety of challenges. For example, we use firefighting equipment to extinguish fires or remove radiation, and we get behind the wheel of vehicles. With a map in hand, we traverse the flooded corridors of the complex and make our way into locked offices by breaking down doors with a crowbar. The game is also full of difficult decisions dictated by safety issues - we will have to deal with displacing the population and hunting animals to reduce the risk of spreading radioactive dust. In Chornobyl Liquidators we can obey the will of the government or question the orders we receive. With each new task we learn more and more secrets related to the reactor explosion, discovering, among other things, the conspiracy of conspirators or the extent of the real danger posed by the explosion.

Repair the aftermath of the disaster

Assume the role of one of the unnamed heroes and face the treacherous radiation. Go into action as one of the firefighters who fought the fires in the ruins of reactor #4 that fateful night. Travel through the abandoned city of Pripyat as a dosimetrist, battling radioactive dust and clouds. Wearing an anti-chemical suit, traverse the tunnels beneath the reactor in search of the truth. Grab a shovel to clear radioactive graphite from the roof of power block #3! See for yourself what hell looks like ….

Make choices

Hades 2 is a direct sequel to the brilliantly received roguelike that was released on PC and Switch in September 2020, and on PS4, PS5, XOne and XSX/S less than twelve months later. The game was developed by the studio responsible for the original, Supergiant Games, for whom this is the first sequel.

Story of the game

Hades 2 takes place some time after the events of the first game. The two titles are closely linked, but the developers assure that knowledge of the original is not necessary to understand the plot of the sequel. Unlike the first game, the protagonist is not the son of the titular god of the underworld, Zagreus, but his sister - a princess of the underworld named Melinoë. Like her brother, she cannot be killed permanently, so after each death she comes back to life. The setting has also changed. For Melinoë must leave the realm of the Underworld and set out on a mission to kill Kronos - the Titan of Time, who is also her grandfather, and who escaped from a prison in the depths of the Underworld to start a war with Olympus. The daughter of Hades must find him and stop him. Hundreds of minor enemies and powerful bosses stand in her way. To fight them, Melinoë uses a rich arsenal of shadow weapons, as well as deadly skills and dark magic. In learning the arcana of the latter, the princess of the underworld is aided by Hecate - the goddess of darkness, sorcery, supernatural phenomena and crossroads, known from Greek mythology.

Game mechanics

In terms of gameplay, Hades 2 is very similar to the original. The action is presented in an isometric view. The player begins each quest in a safe starting point, where he can choose his equipment and skills. After leaving it, however, he traverses successive arenas, in most of which he fights hordes of enemies. Passing each chamber is rewarded with special powers, health boosts, gold, etc. These powers are mainly derived from the gods and goddesses of Greek mythology. There are more than a dozen of them in Hades 2 - Zeus, Poseidon, Athena, Aphrodite, Artemis, Ares, Dionysus, Hermes and Demeter, known from 'The One', return, but there are also new characters, such as the god of light, Apollo. After each death, the player returns to the starting point and has to start the game all over again. So to speak, because some of the progress you have made is preserved, following the pattern of the "one". In Hades 2, every success and every failure is rewarded in its own way. In addition, they advance the plot of the game, as Melinoë can meet different NPCs after death than in the previous attempt. Some of them - such as Moros and Dora - we meet for the first time in the series. There are also a number of familiar faces from the first Hades.

Trivia

Unlike the protagonist of The One, Zagreus, his sister Melinoë was not invented by the developers at Supergiant Games. Her name appears in Orphic hymns and on a certain metal tablet that also mentions Persephone. The developers felt that the mythological sources sufficiently linked Melinoë to the realm of Hades, so they were able to incorporate this theme into the game and adapt it to their own vision. Interestingly, the character is often described in similar terms to the aforementioned Hekate or Erinas - Greek goddesses who personified vengeance, punishment and remorse.

Technical issues

The graphical style of Hades 2 is very similar to the original. The soundtrack has also been kept in a similar climate, once again the responsibility of Darren Korb and Ashley Barrett. Studio Supergiant Games began work on the game shortly after the release of the first Hades on PC and Switch. However, work on the game will not begin in earnest until early 2021.

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Men of War II is the second installment of the World War II RTS series launched in 2007. The title was developed by Best Way studio (which has in its portfolio, among others, genre-related Soldiers: Men of Honor and additions to the first part of the series), and its release was handled by 1C Entertainment, which takes care of the brand.

Man of War 2 game plot

The action of Men of War II takes place in the realities of the Second World War. The production offers two extensive story campaigns. In the first one we take command of the Allies and fight on the Western Front, while in the second one we can take command of the Red Army and challenge the Third Reich on the Eastern Front.

Man of War 2 gameplay

In Men of War II we see the war from a bird's eye view. During gameplay, we give orders to infantry, vehicles and air forces. A total of 45 battalions and more than 300 different machines are implemented in the game. Each unit has a unique specialization and an individual set of strengths and weaknesses, the skillful use of which is the key to success. The skirmishes in which we participate take place in a variety of landscapes. The battlefields here range from snowy Russian hills to European villages or ruined cities. In order to be successful, we must approach each battle individually and develop our own tactics for it. The latter should take into account not only the number and capabilities of our subordinates, but also the terrain and buildings (as well as the presence of bridges, rivers, or at least and forests, which enable the preparation of ambushes). At the same time, it should be remembered that any building here can be razed to the ground. It is true that in this way we can deprive the enemy of cover, but our sub-commanders can also be covered by a pile of rubble at any time.

Intelligent soldiers

In comparison with the first part of the series, the game features a much more advanced AI. In addition, the game implements the so-called front line, which divides the battlefield into two parts. Its course is determined by the actions of the infantry, and it is so important that some operations can be performed only on our side. Besides, thanks to Direct Vision, the title allows us to take direct control of a selected unit and watch the action in TPP or FPP view. In the skin of a given soldier, we can carry out the shooting ourselves or even drive a tank on the battlefield and control it ourselves.

Man of War 2 game modes

In addition to two single-player campaigns, Men of War II offers fast-paced skirmishes and an extensive multiplayer mode with a cooperative module and competitive gameplay variants. Also included are various modding tools and a level editor.

Technical aspects

Men of War 2 download free. Men of War II boasts high-quality graphics. Especially impressive are the spectacular explosions and realistic destruction of the environment. In addition, all units have been designed with great attention to detail. The sound level is also of a high standard.

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Manor Lords is a medieval strategy game that combines a strategic layer (building a village/city) with spectacular real-time tactical battles. The creation and release of this production is the responsibility of the independent Polish developer Slavic Magic (it is a one-man studio), for whom this is a debut project.

The plot of the game

The game does not take place in a specific century or place, but is loosely inspired by historical realities (feudal Europe from the 11th to the 15th century).

Game mechanics

In Manor Lords, the action is largely viewed from above, but the player has control over the camera - they can zoom in and out to look at individual buildings or view the battlefield from a slightly different perspective. The gameplay can be roughly divided into two parts - strategic and tactical. In the first, we build and develop our own medieval village, which over time grows into a city. We decide what kind of buildings we want to build (each of them has its own purpose), we also have full freedom in the matter of their location - in Manor Lords we do not build according to any grid, each building can be rotated and positioned at will (the title puts emphasis on realism, so you should take into account the relief of the terrain and contact with trade routes). The game has a system of seasons and changing weather. We will also have to deal with famine, war and plague. The second part of the game consists of tactical battles reminiscent of the Total War series - we have a number of different units at our disposal, such as archers and light or heavy infantry. The player has the ability to set up unit formations and give orders to troops during the battle.

Game Modes

Manor Lords is a single-player game. The basis of the game is the single player mode.

Technical aspects

Manor Lords has very nice three-dimensional graphics. The title has an almost unprecedented level of realism and detail for a strategy production. The locations look very believable, and the models of individual buildings or troops have been prepared with great care.

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Eiyuden Chronicles: Hundred Heroes is a classically realised JRPG game. It was developed by the Japanese studio Rabbit & Bear. The production was developed as a spiritual heir to the Suikoden series. The project was led by the father of the series, Yoshitaka Murayama, with other veterans of the franchise including Junko Kawano, Osamu Komuta and Junichi Murakami. This was the first project Murayama and Kawano had worked on together in more than two decades.

The plot of the game

The game takes place on the continent of Allraan, whose history has been marked by constant warfare between humans, elves, animals and desert dwellers. When the story begins, the Galdean Empire is dominant, having gained the upper hand over its rivals thanks to the discovery of a technology that increases the power of the runic lenses that form the basis of magic in the land. Galdean regularly organises expeditions in search of a powerful artefact to cement its position as a superpower. During one of these expeditions, a young Imperial Army officer and a warrior from a small village meet. They quickly become friends, but history throws them into the middle of a war that will change the fate of an entire continent.

Game mechanics

Eiyuden Chronicles: Hundred Heroes is a Japanese role-playing game inspired by the classics of the genre. The game involves exploring the world, completing quests, developing characters and fighting battles. Battles are fought in a turn-based system in which we control a team of six players. The game is not limited to the fate of the two heroes mentioned above. In total, we get to know the stories of hundreds of characters involved in the conflict. Each of them has a unique personality and their own adventures. Not all of them are soldiers - there is no shortage of people who specialise in other areas that will help us win the war. A key part of the game is the expansion and management of the town. Recruited characters will live there and become the local blacksmith or cook, for example. As your fort grows, new trade options and additional ways to upgrade characters and equipment will open up. Characters can also join guilds to gain access to unique attributes. Mini-games, such as cooking and fishing, add to the fun.

Game modes

The game only has a single player mode. The developers have not included a multiplayer option. Instead, after completing the campaign, a New Game+ option is unlocked, which allows you to replay the story with the same character development, but at a higher difficulty level.

Technical issues

Eiyuden Chronicles: Hundred Heroes offers attractive visuals, with 3D locations and 2D characters. It looks modern, but retains the atmosphere of 32-bit JRPGs.

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The Planet Crafter is an action-survival adventure game. The project was developed by the French studio Miju Games, the authors of Abracadabrew.

The plot of the game

The game is set in the distant future. We play as an astronaut sent to an inhospitable alien planet with the mission of making it suitable for human colonisation. Our priority is to survive and then carry out terraforming processes that will warm the planet and create an atmosphere with enough oxygen for the colonists.

Game mechanics

The Planet Crafter is a survival game in which events are observed from a first-person perspective. The core of the game is the crafting system. The player must collect raw materials and use them to construct new items, machines and a base. There is an extensive technology tree within which all items can be upgraded to increase their usefulness. Initially, our efforts are focused on survival. The planet has an inhospitable environment that is completely unsuitable for human life. The player must avoid natural hazards and keep an eye on the suit's oxygen supply. Our mission is not the first, so the surface of the alien world is full of shipwrecks that hide useful items. Once settled on the alien planet, we can begin the process of terraforming it. Using modified plants and futuristic technologies, it is possible to create an atmosphere with oxygen, change the atmospheric pressure, raise the ambient temperature and extract water. This opens up new possibilities for expanding the base and provides access to further improvements. It also introduces new threats, such as changing weather conditions.

Game Modes

Planet Crafter features a single player mode and network co-op.

Technical aspects

No Rest for the Wicked is an action-RPG set in a fantasy environment. The game was developed by the team at Moon Studios, known for productions such as Ori and the Blind Forest and Ori and the Will of the Wisps.

The plot of the game

The action takes place on an island known as Isola Sacra. An ancient plague, known as the Plague, returns to its shores. The chaos caused by it decides to use a ruthless representative of the Church, known as Madrigal Seline, to prove her piety. Her forces begin a battle for the island with the local government, and the rebels are also drawn into the conflict, plunging the entire Isola Sacra into chaos. The player takes on the role of Cermin, one of the holy warriors called to fight the Pomor. As he battles the plague, he will also become embroiled in local political conflicts.

Game mechanics

No Rest for the Wicked is an action-RPG in which events are viewed from a bird's eye view. The gameplay focuses on combat using an arcade skirmish system and character development. Combat is fast and demanding, and success on the battlefield requires not only good reflexes, but also high precision. There is a considerable arsenal to choose from, with each type of weapon offering different types of attack. Players can also use runes to enchant weapons and forge their own armour, which, combined with the progression system, allows players to tailor their hero to their own play style. Between battles, players can relax in the town of Sacrament, where they can buy their own property and decorate it to their liking. Players can also spend their free time fishing and farming for resources to regenerate health and improve stats.

Game modes

The game can be played alone or in networked co-op mode with other players.

Technical issues

The strength of No Rest for the Wicked lies in its presentation. The game will feature 2D graphics, but retains the characteristic painted visual style of the studio's previous games. The short battle sequences shown also looked fascinating.

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V Rising is a multiplayer survival game in which we play the role of a vampire. The production was developed by the team at Stunlock Studios - a Swedish team with projects such as Bloodline Champions and Battlerite in their portfolio.

The plot of the game

V Rising takes us on a journey into a fantastic gothic world. During the course of the game, we play the role of a vampire whose dream of hundreds of years has come to an end. Now the protagonist is trying to regain his exaggerated strength and build a real empire that will terrify the people of this dark land, as well as the monsters that roam the wilderness and other bloodsuckers.

Game mechanics

V Rising gives you a bird's eye view of the action. The production puts a huge open world at our disposal. In it we will find dark forests, small and large settlements and abysmal undergrounds. Playing the role of a vampire, we can only afford to explore freely at night, while during the day we are condemned to hide from the sunlight and lurk in the shadows. As the game progresses, we will hunt for the source of our lifeblood, raid villages, kill bandits and confront enemy soldiers. We also battle a variety of creatures and face off against other bloodsuckers. The battles are dynamic and require dexterity and reflexes (timely attacks and dodges). Enemies are eliminated with melee and ranged weapons or by using a variety of combat skills and spells.

Character Development

As you progress through the game, you will develop your character by acquiring more powerful skills and collecting better equipment, which you can either craft yourself or acquire by other means (such as stealing it from defeated enemies). Along the way, we will also get our hands on raw materials to upgrade our fortress. The castle will serve as our base camp, a place to store our loot, and a rallying point for our troops. So we need to make sure it looks good and is as practical as possible. We recruit soldiers from among the humans we decide to turn into vampires. We need the army both to invade other players' strongholds and to defend our own. On the other hand, nothing prevents us from forming alliances with other players and facing all sorts of dangers together.

Game Modes

V Rising is designed exclusively for multiplayer play.

Technical aspects

The graphic design of V Rising is kept in a dark style. The whole game presents a decent level of performance.

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Infection Free Zone is a production of the city builder genre in which we take control of a community struggling to survive in a post-apocalyptic world. The game differs from other strategies in that we can choose any city as the terrain of our actions. This is possible thanks to real data downloaded from the OpenStreetMap service. The title was developed by the Warsaw studio Jutsu Games, known for titles such as 112 Operator and Rustler.

Story of the game

The story depicts a world brought to the brink of extinction by a mysterious "mad virus". It caused thousands of people to die instantly, while others were transformed into bloodthirsty creatures. No one was prepared for the strength, speed and aggression of those infected. The few immune to the virus hid in makeshift shelters. Ever since, they have been waiting for the moment when they can emerge from the underground to rebuild the world and perhaps even develop a cure.

Game mechanics

In Infection Free Zone, we manage a community of survivors in a chosen city. Thanks to the resources of the OpenStreetMap service, we can take the fight to the streets of Warsaw, New York or any other metropolis, using their characteristics and locations to our advantage. Throughout the game, we move our charges around the map (on foot or in vehicles) and loot buildings, taking into account the real location of pharmacies, shops or police stations.

Different development paths

We use the money we earn to expand the so-called infection-free zone. Within this zone, buildings are converted into production facilities, hospitals or armouries. Power stations provide electricity for the community, farms produce food, and high walls and watchtowers help fend off nighttime attacks by the infected. While playing Infection Free Zone, we may come into contact with other groups of survivors. Some will contact us by radio and offer to trade goods. Others will try to take them by force, using white or firearms. Depending on our strategy, we may seek a cure for the virus or attempt to rebuild the city from the ground up.

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Stardew Valley is a sandbox RPG inspired by the hugely popular Harvest Moon farming series, best known from Nintendo's portable consoles. The game is being developed by the independent one-man studio Concerned Ape, founded by one Eric Barone. It was originally created for the PC, but its remarkable success prompted the developer to prepare console and mobile versions of the game.

Story of the game

The plot of Stardew Valley tells the story of a young man who leads a dull life as an employee of a large corporation. In the past, he received a mysterious envelope from his grandfather with the recommendation to open it only when he feels that his life has become monotonous and no longer brings him happiness. Recognising that this moment has just arrived, our protagonist opens it and learns that he has received an inheritance from his grandfather in the form of a small farm somewhere outside the city. Without giving it much thought, the man leaves his previous life and boring job to face a completely new challenge. When he arrives at the place, however, it turns out that there is no idyll waiting for him, and that the dilapidated farm is actually a small house surrounded by a patch of land overgrown with thick bushes and weeds. The hero's task is to restore the farm to its former glory.

Game mechanics

The general principles of gameplay in Stardew Valley are almost a carbon copy of the solutions known from the aforementioned Harvest Moon series. So the starting point here is an economic game in which we are mainly concerned with managing and developing our farm. We start the whole game by restoring it - digging up stones, cutting down trees and weeding out weeds. We then move on to planting, watering and harvesting crops, which is our main source of income. Over time, we will be able to grow more and more crops and even raise animals, and we can invest the money we earn in developing the farm.

Great freedom of action

The realities of a classic economic game described above have been framed in Stardew Valley as a Sanbox RPG. The title gives us a great deal of freedom in this respect, offering an extraordinary variety of activities and tasks to which we can devote ourselves, depending on our preferences. In addition to farming, our protagonist can go fishing, visit a nearby mine and search for useful resources, and even venture into dungeons where dangerous monsters and valuable treasures await. All this is complemented by an advanced crafting module, typical of sandboxes, and a character progression system that allows us to improve our hero's various skills as we progress through the levels.

Human relations

An equally important aspect of the game is integration with the local community. When not working in the fields, our farmer can go to a nearby town, take part in various events, interact with the characters we meet and carry out the tasks they give us. As in Harvest Moon, the game also offers the possibility of romance and, in the long run, marriage and children.

Multiplayer mode

Stardew Valley was originally designed as a single-player game. However, after the release of the title, the author did not stop working on its development and in later updates of the game introduced a number of new elements, including the possibility of multiplayer gameplay in cooperative mode. It should be noted that the multiplayer mode is not available on mobile platforms.

Technical issues

In terms of setting, Stardew Valley is very similar to the first instalments of the Harvest Moon series, with simple 2D graphics in a top-down view reminiscent of productions from the era of 16-bit consoles. Despite its apparent simplicity, however, the game offers an extremely complex gameplay model, as well as a whole host of flavours and additional possibilities that we gradually discover as the game progresses. The developer hasn't forgotten details such as the day and night cycle, dynamically changing seasons, and even the hero's fatigue system, thanks to which he loses energy by "oversleeping" at night or carrying out more demanding farm activities.

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Sons of Valhalla is a production on the border between RTS and RPG games. The title was developed by independent studio Pixel Chest and published by Hooded Horse.

The plot of the game

Sons of Valhalla takes us back to the Viking Age. The main character of the game is Thorald Olavson - the son of an Earl who lives a happy and peaceful life. One day his village is attacked by Jarl Valgard and his followers. The invaders raze the settlement to the ground, kill the protagonist's father, and kidnap Raija, the woman of his heart, and take her deep into England. Without thinking twice, Thorald sets off in pursuit. The protagonist not only wants to take revenge, but also to save his beloved, who seems to be very important to the English king.

Game mechanics

In Sons of Valhalla, we watch the action from the sidelines. During gameplay, we take direct control of the protagonist and deal with both the expansion of his settlement and the organisation of destructive expeditions and the shedding of enemy blood. Our own village provides us with a constant supply of resources and warriors, so we must not only develop it significantly, but also fortify it so that it can be defended. Once our 'rear' is secured, we can board Langskips and embark on expeditions to plunder and conquer enemy settlements and fortresses. Dynamic battles take place in real time, and success depends not only on deploying as many troops as possible, supported by siege engines, but also on your own reflexes and dexterity. The protagonist takes an active part in the skirmishes, mainly using the sword. As the game progresses, the protagonist will evolve and his troops will be upgraded, allowing him to face new challenges as time goes on.

Technical aspects

The pixel art in Sons of Valhalla is of a high standard. We like the detailed design of the locations and the smooth animations, as well as the realistic lighting and particle effects.

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