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name	publisher(developer)	year	description
StarCraft	Blizzard Entertainment	1998	In the distant future, the newly formed Terran Dominion faces the arrival of two hostile alien races: the savage Zerg and the enigmatic Protoss. Gather resources and expand your forces to lead them to victory. The only allies are enemies. The only choice is war.*For 1-8 players, with teams or in FFA. Cross-platform play with Mac.Latest version: 1.16 (as of 2008-11-27)*An incredible RTS that requires both brains and speed. Not trackball- or trackpad-friendly. Though the graphics are rather primitive by today's standards, that's only because this game is relatively old. It features three different playable races, each of which requires different strategies for maximum effectiveness. Play as the versatile Terran colonists, the voracious Zerg xenomorphs, or the enigmatic, psionically gifted Protoss (my personal favorite). The game also includes a map editing program for the unique SCM and SCX map format, enabling a patient user to craft new maps and scenarios. Some of the features take some getting used to, but FAQs are available at [[link:http://www.blizzard.com/starcraft]]. The screenshot at right is from the first mission in the expansion, StarCraft: Brood War. [StarSword]EXCELLENT realtime strategy game.This is a very good game and requires a lot of skill, but also quickness. The expansion (Starcraft: Brood War) brings a lot more into the game. [Groovy_Duck]**Four expansions released in 1998: StarCraft: Stellar Forces ([[company:Micro Star]]) StarCraft: Retribution ([[company:Stardock]] / [[company:WizardWorks]]) StarCraft: Insurrection ([[company:Aztech New Media]]) StarCraft: Brood War ([[company:Saffire]] / [[company:Blizzard]])
Half-Life	Sierra On-Line (Valve)	1998	[100]* [12]* [84]*Half-Life Deathmatch: Source is a recreation of the first multiplayer game set in the Half-Life universe. Features all the classic weapons and most-played maps, now running on the Source engine. (Source standalone multiplayer/deathmatch mode)Winner of over 50 Game of the Year awards, Half-Life set new standards for action games when it was released in 1998. Half-Life: Source is a digitally remastered version of the critically acclaimed and best selling PC game, enhanced via Source technology to include physics simulation, enhanced effects, and more. (Source Remake Half-Life)Named Game of the Year by over 50 publications, Valve's debut title blends action and adventure with award-winning technology to create a frighteningly realistic world where players must think to survive. Also includes an exciting multiplayer mode that allows you to play against friends and enemies around the world. (GoldSrc Half-Life)* [53]*The gifted son of the love triangle between Wolf3, Doom and Quake. Having a Steam account without Half-Life is as absurd as a Spanish omelet without eggs or potatoes. Absolutely essential, recommended therapy against claustrophobia, arachnophobia, boredom and addiction to Wolverine clone shooters. It is recommended not to touch the microwave. Valve's greatest masterpiece to date. 10 out of 10There's two versions of this game (also of Blue Shift and Opposing Force) out, one uses the original GoldSrc engine, and another which was ported to the newer Source engine with very few (barely notable) changes to how the game appears or works.*[b]Minimum:[/b] Windows 95, 98 or NT4 * 133 MHz Pentium CPU * 24 MB RAM * Mouse * Keyboard***Listed as Game of the Year by nearly all (if not all) of the major gaming publications, this first person shooter is excellently done. From the gripping story, to the wonderfully scripted AI, this game will have even hard core gamers coming back for more. Many people complain about the late game "jumping torture" areas, but all in all this is a wonderfully designed game that raises the bar for all games to come. Also, it offers a graphics and AI engine that is hugely editable, allowing a vast number of Single Player and Multiplayer mods. To date, no game has matched its appeal or sales figures: and still it tops nearly every list of games.
StarCraft: Brood War	Blizzard Entertainment	1998	With the shattered Zerg hive torn apart by fierce in-fighting, the Protoss seek to reunite with their Dark Templar brethren and begin the rebuilding of their home world, Aiur. Terran Emperor Mengsk I, having achieved his goal of total power over the human colonies, must now turn his attention to both the rising power of the woman he betrayed, Kerrigan, the infamous Zerg Queen of Blades, and a conspiracy deep within his own ranks. Three all new campaigns continue the epic StarCraft story line. New worlds to explore, from the Dark Templar twilight home world of Shakuras to the blasted and barren deserts of Korhal. Original cinematic scenes and new music tracks. 100 new multiplayer maps.* [84]* [53]*For 1-8 players, with teams or in FFA. Cross-platform play with Mac.*Latest version: 1.16 (as of 2008-11-27)
Warcraft II: Battle.net Edition	Blizzard	1999	Windows version of Warcraft II. Supports play over Blizzard's Battle.net gaming service.
Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos	Blizzard	2002	[b]Factions:[/b] (playable) * Alliance - humans, elves, and such * Horde - orcs and tauren (minotaurs) * Scourge - variety of undead, necromancers and some insectoids * Night Elves**[b]Minimum:[/b] Windows 98, ME, 2000 or XP * 400 MHz Pentium II CPU * 128 MB RAM * 8 MB VRAM * 700 MB free HD space * 4X CD-ROM drive [b]Recommended:[/b] * 600 MHz CPU * 256 MB RAM * 32 MB VRAM
Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne	Blizzard	2003	[b]Minimum:[/b] * Windows 98, ME, 2000 or XP * 400 MHz Pentium II CPU * 128 MB RAM * 8 MB VRAM * 550 MB free HD space [b]Recommended:[/b] * 600 MHz CPU * 256 MB RAM * 32 MB VRAM
Crysis	EA Partners (Crytek)	2007	El heredero espiritual del Far Cry, te presenta como un soldado todopoderoso que de golpe se ve en una situación complicada por una fuerza de carácter desconocido. El uso de poderes hace que el juego funciona de una forma muy similar a las habilidades de un juego de rol (sobretodo porque al usarlos hay que pensar no sólo en sus ventajas sino en las desventajas eventuales), sólo que en vez de gastar maná gastas energía y no presenta especialización más allá de los módulos del arma. 8 de 10*Tagline/Slogan: Adapt, Engage, Survive.[b]Minimum requirements:[/b] Windows XP or Vista * 2.8 GHz single-core CPU (3.2 GHz for Vista) * 1 GB RAM (1.5 GB for Vista) * 256 MB VRAM * 12 GB free HD space * 512 kbps internet connection for multiplayer [b]Recommended:[/b] * 2.2 GHz multi-core CPU * 2 GB RAM * GeForce 8800 GTS or equivalent**Earth, 2019: On a remote island, an US science team makes a frightening discovery. The North Korean Government quickly seals off the island chain. Contact with the science team is lost. The United States responds by dispatching an elite team of Delta Force Operators to recon the situation and report back to the Pentagon. Amid rising tensions between the US and North Koreans, a massive, 2km high alien ship is revealed in the middle of the island. The ship generates an immense force sphere, freezing a vast portion of the island and drastically altering the global weather system. The newly formed alliance fights epic battles against the marauding Aliens. With hope rapidly fading, the player must fight through lush tropical jungle, harsh frozen landscapes, and finally into the heart of the alien ship itself for the ultimate Zero G encounter with the aliens. Features An immersive story that puts you the player in the pivotal role to repel an alien invasion and save mankind. * A unique three-act structure that forces the player to use real-time armor and weapons customization to adapt to an ever changing dynamic world. * Encounter a compelling, frightening and totally original alien species that uses its senses intelligently and work in combination with each other to present players with the most challenging opponents yet in an FPS. * Enemy and ally AI utilize real-world military tactics. * Take control of a wide variety of land, sea and air vehicles including trucks, tanks, boats and helicopters. * Explore a living, dynamic world where earthquakes, breaking ice, landslides, and tornados pose a real and an ever-present danger. * 32-player Multiplayer with real-time armor and weapons customization and an all new mode that combines player modification and tactical objectives. * Emergent gameplay; actions taken in the game affect future outcomes giving each player a unique experience. * Highly robust and easy to use mod toolset allow players to create their own expansive levels with game modes for both multiplayer and single player. * The most realistic environments, spectacular special effects, physics game engine, lighting system and enemy Al through [[tag:cryengine CryENGINE 2]]. [Games for Windows]***Crysis is a next-generation PC first-person shooter from Crytek, the award-winning developers of Far Cry. A stunning technical achievement, Crysis combines incredible visuals, cunning gameplay and an epic story that challenges gamers to adapt to survive. Global tensions have reached boiling point as the U.S. and North Korea square off in the South China Sea. At stake: a mysterious artifact uncovered by a team of U.S. archeologists. The North Korean government quickly seizes the area, prompting the U.S. to dispatch an elite team of Delta Force operatives on a rescue mission. During the siege the true nature of the artifact quickly emerges, pointing to the existence of an alien presence on Earth, and ultimately the trigger for a massive-scale alien invasion. The battle to save Earth begins as the aliens' flash freeze the tropics into a ghostly-white frozen landscape. As gamers take up arms against the aliens, they will be outfitted with customisable weapons and a high tech nano-suit, allowing them to adapt their tactics and abilities to a hostile, ever-changing environment and a mysterious enemy. Powered by CryENGINE 2 , Crysis delivers the ultimate DX10 gaming experience for the PC, including unparalleled graphics, special effects and artificial intelligence. The game is also scaleable to deliver a breath-taking FPS experience for older DX9 PCs. Crysis Key features • Adapt to Survive - An epic story thrusts players into an ever-changing environment, forcing them to adapt their tactics and approach to conquer battlefields ranging from newly frozen jungle to zero-gravity alien environments. • Suit Up - A high-tech nano-suit allows gamers to augment their abilities in real time on the battlefield. Players can choose to enhance their speed, strength, armor and cloaking abilities to approach situations in creative tactical ways. • Customisable Weaponry - A huge arsenal of modular weaponry gives gamers unprecedented control over their play style. Blow the opposition away with experimental weapons like the TAC launcher, discover alien technology and utlise custom ammunition from incendiary-tipped rounds to tactical munitions that can silently put foes to sleep. • Veni Vidi Vici - Lifelike enemy AI challenges players to assess a situation and approach it strategically. It isn't about having the fastest trigger finger – players are challenged to be proactive in the fight, not reactive. • Zero-G Gameplay - Battle a horrifying alien species in a true Zero-gravity environment, where physics change everything as players must adapt to moving in Zero-G and contending with the recoil from their weapons and more. • Next-Generation Graphics - Built from the ground up using Crytek's proprietary CryENGINE 2 , Crysis' visuals define "state of the art," with full DX10 support and scalable options to deliver solid performance on older machines. • Open, Physicalised World - Choose your own path through the open world of Crysis, destroying obstacles, driving vehicles from VTOL's to boats and using the environment itself against your enemies. • Bring It Online - Full-featured multiplayer for up to 32 players with real-time armor and weapons customisation. For a pure adrenaline fix hit the Instant Action button, or prepare yourself for the all-new multiplayer PowerStruggle mode that combines economy and vehicle warfare, alien technology and ranking, all wrapped in a strategic objective-based experience. [Electronic Arts]
Aquaria	Bit Blot	2007	A medio caballo entre el Ecco The Dolphin y un Metroidvania, este juego destaca por su atmósfera y por el buen diseño de los niveles, que te seducen para ser explorados. Imprescindible, de banda sonora sublime. 8 de 10*Latest version: 1.1.2 (as of ?)2005. Project started 2007-12-07 by BitBlot (download; non-Steam version) 2008-12-15 by BitBlot through Steam (download; with Steam achievements added)[[youtube:G40cXjcz-9c]]*Minimum: * 1.6 GHz CPU * 256 MB RAM * 200 MB free HD space***A beautiful, hand-crafted 2D adventure Lonely, restless Naija has spent her entire life wrestling with questions about her identity. We join her as she takes her first steps away from the comfort of home and into new, potentially dangerous waters. Through exploration and magical combat, Naija will unearth the history of Aquaria and connect with beings lost in the depths of time. On the search to discover the fate of her people, her destiny and that of Aquaria's will be forever altered. A massive, underwater fantasy world to explore Aquaria is an action-oriented, non-linear 2D side-scrolling game. Using an intuitive and fluid mouse control system, Naija can deftly swim through and explore a massive, handcrafted world that is teeming with undersea life. Along the way, she will encounter literally hundreds of different types of plants and animals and explore many ingame miles of hidden caves, lost ruins, and other strange places. As kids, we grew up playing the brilliant 2D action and roleplaying games of the time. With Aquaria, we've aimed to capture the excitement of those games in a new way, using updated technology, controls, and visuals. This is a game with a very personal touch, from the characters and story to the creature interaction and expansive environments. Seamless, non-linear gameplay In order to make the experience as engaging as possible, we created an interface that lets the player easily control Naija with just a two-button mouse. The HUD is minimal (restricted to only a minimap in the lower-right corner of the screen). In place of textual dialogue that most games rely on we used voice acting to drive the story without interrupting the gameplay. Through a realtime interface, Naija can sing songs and cast spells without going to a menu screen. With practice, these spells can be cast easily to interact with the environment, solve puzzles, or combine them for strategic effect during combat. Certain spells will allow you to change form, creating new ways of playing the game depending on the form chosen. [Bit Blot]
Crysis Warhead	EA Partners (Crytek Studios - Budapest)	2008	Aunque su forma de juego de soldado futurista con poderes es similar al Crysis original, la falta total de suspense en pos de una acción continua desvirtúa un poco el juego, compensando ligeramente este problema con la inclusión del Crysis Wars (multijugador) 7 de 10*Tagline/Slogan: Adapt, Engage, Dominate!Officially the game is "Crysis Warhead" although all graphical representations of the title imply "Crysis: Warhead" to be correct. The lack of subtitle separation is somewhat unusual.Comes on 2 DVDs, with Warhead on the first and Crysis Wars (the multiplayer part) on the second. Both require separate installation.Catalog number: [code]EAE07706196[/code]*[b]Minimum:[/b] Windows XP SP2 or Vista * 2.8 GHz Pentium IV, 2 GHz Core 2 Duo, or Athlon 2800+ CPU * 1 GB RAM * 256 MB VRAM * GeForce 6800 GT or Radeon 9800 Pro GPU * 15 GB HD space**Adapt. Engage. Dominate! Take on the fight as the volatile Sergeant "Psycho" Sykes in a new parallel story taking place during the events of Crysis. Psycho's secret mission will take him to the other side of the island on a ruthless pursuit of a North Korean general hell-bent on obtaining powerful technology. With the versatile powers of his Nanosuit and an arsenal of fully customizable weapons & vehicles at his disposal, Sykes will do whatever it takes to carry out his top-secret objective. Action on the other side of the island is more intense, the battles are fierce, and the mission protocol is no longer "Adapt to Survive". As Sergeant Sykes, now you must adapt to dominate the battle. Twin SMG's blazing, seizing new vehicles, or going stealth, the action and the victory is on your terms. Pulse-racing new installment from 2007's PC Game of the Year: Play as Sergeant Sykes and experience a whole new side of the battle. A standard combat mission behind enemy lines becomes critical when you discover your enemies have captured something of vital importance to the ensuing war. It's down to you to retrieve the cargo, at any cost. More explosive and dynamic minute to minute game play: new customizable weapons, new vehicles, new photorealistic locations to explore, and a fully interactive war zone to dominate. * Enhanced human and alien AI: Intelligent enemies, bigger challenges, and all-new ally squad support. * Includes Crysis Wars , an expanded new multiplayer experience with new online modes and 21 maps including seven all-new maps to battle it out against other players. * Crysis Warhead is a standalone release and does not require ownership of Crysis to play. [EA]***Announced on June 5, 2008.
ArmA II	505 Games (Bohemia Games)	2009	Controllable vehicles... Tracked vehicles: 2S6M Tunguska, AAV P7A1, BMP-2, BMP-3, M1A2 TUSK, M1A1, M270 MLRS, T-72, T-90, ZSU-23 Shilka Rotary wing aircraft: AH-1Z Super Cobra, Ka-52 Alligator (Hokum B), MH-60S Knighthawk, Mi-8MTV-3 (Hip), Mi-24D (Hind), UH-1Y Venom Fixed wing aircraft: A-10 Thunderbolt, AV-8B Harrier, C-130J Super Hercules, F-35B Lightning, MQ-9 Reaper, MV-22 Osprey, Pchela-1T, Su-34 (Fullback), Su-25 (Frogfoot) Wheeled vehicles: BRDM-2, BTR-90, BM-21 Grad, HMMWV, "Utility truck", LAV-25, MTVR, DShKM, UAZ-469, Ural 375, GAZ-3937 Vodnik Watercraft: RHIB, PBX, and some civilian motorboats ... and a variety of civilian vehicles including plain urban cars, trucks, bicycles (mountain bikes), motorbikes, etc.*A supremely frustrating (to the point of being comparable to [game=#169380]IWBTG[/game]) simulation game, especially online, since you're given no identification on your enemy, thus you're supposed to wait for them to identify you as the enemy and open fire which usually turns into quite quick death for you. Even telling how to identify your allies positively (and thus who isn't your ally) by insignia, uniform appearance, etc. would've been extremely useful. Despite this, it's a very impressive simulation shooter though not very enjoyable online to me due to having no way of telling friend and enemy apart.Latest version: 1.05 (as of 2009-12-22)Officially not called nor published under any form of "Armed Assault" title, only ArmA. However, it's often mistakenly called Armed Assault 2.[b]Minimal:[/b] Windows XP or Vista * Dual-Core CPU (3 GHz P4, 2 GHz Core2, 3200+ Athlon) * 1 GB RAM * 256 MB VRAM * GeForce 7800 or Radeon 1800 GPU [b]Recommended:[/b] * Quad Core CPU * 2 GB RAM * 512 MB VRAM * GeForce 8800GT or Radeon 4850 GPU Firewall/router ports: * TCP/UDP: 2302 (configurable)
Risen	Deep Silver (Piranha Bytes)	2009	Un juego de acción/RPG que combina bastante bien la exploración y un ligero plataformeo con combates de corte sencilla. Notable las diferentes reacciones de los diversos enemigos (agresivos, territoriales...) 7 sobre 10*The game left me feeling it was incomplete and that the main plot had a lot to be desired of. The side quests were however fairly entertaining and far better (and time consuming) than the main plot, giving this a bit of an impression on Elder Scrolls series which also thrives from side-quests rather than the main plot. However, unlike most RPGs ever, player can actually fight and defeat end-game opponents fairly early on as combat is mainly based on player skill rather than numbers (attributes, statistics, etc.), though due to lacking numbers these will take a bit more time. Even the final boss is beatable with fairly low level character (maybe as low as 10) since it's not that dependent on player having any numerical advantages. Levels mainly making combat go faster because you deal more damage and makes mistakes more forgiving, but they don't really help you fight the enemy, since levels do not make you immune to shield breaks, enemy dodging, or cause you to dodge automatically. Overall this is fairly enjoyable game, but loses most of its appeal once you have nothing else than the main plot to do (around chapter 2 or 3). The ending is also disappointing as it does not really solve the original issue at all. Variety of smaller bugs can make the game experience jarring and the jest spell not having any effect it is claimed to have (beyond making characters laugh) despite frequent claims that it does, does make the game feel rushed.An epic story in an authentic world hand-crafted with an eye for detail and populated by "real", plausible characters. A Mysterious Volcanic Island The heavy tremors on the island bode ill for its inhabitants. Ancient temples have risen from the ground recently, bizarre creatures are terrorising the area. Fear and terror is spreading among the population. The End of All Hope? A group of powerful men who call themselves "The Inquisitors" have taken it upon them-selves to put an end to these events. They send an exhibition to this remote island, but a storm takes hold of the ship and destroys it at sea. A Hero Will Come - As if by a miracle, the player survives the shipwreck and is stranded on the volcanic island alone. He finds himself amidst a chaos of rebellion, tyranny and mystic rituals. He must now decide to which side the pendulum of fate will swing.**Very similar to Gothic series which was also by Piranha Bytes.
StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty	Blizzard Entertainment	2010	[M]SRP £44.99 / €59.99 for standard edition, £69.99 / €89.99 for collector's edition.**[b]Minimum:[/b] Windows XP, Vista or 7 * 2.6 GHz Pentium IV CPU * 1 GB RAM * 128 MB VRAM * GeForce 6600 GT or Radeon 9800 Pro GPU * 12 GB HD space * 1024 x 720 [b]Recommended:[/b] * 2.4 GHz dual-core CPU * 2 GB RAM * 512 MB VRAM * GeForce 8800 GTX or Radeon HD 3870 GPU**Collector's Edition content:[quote] The Art of StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty, a 176-page book featuring artwork from the game * An exclusive 2GB USB flash drive replica of Jim Raynor's dog tag, which comes preloaded with the original StarCraft and the StarCraft: Brood War® expansion set * A behind-the-scenes DVD containing over an hour of developer interviews, cinematics with director’s commentary, and more * The official StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty soundtrack CD, containing 14 epic tracks from the game along with exclusive bonus tracks * StarCraft comic book issue #0, a prequel to the comic series * A World of Warcraft® mini Thor in-game pet that can be applied to all World of Warcraft characters on a single Battle.net account * Exclusive Battle.net downloadable content, including special portraits for your Battle.net profile, decals to customize your units in-game, and a visually unique version of the terran Thor unit[/quote]*SC2 is episodic, with the first game (Wings of Liberty) containing the Terran episode followed by "Heart of the Swarm" for Zerg and "Legacy of the Void" for Protoss later on.StarCraft II continues the epic saga of the Protoss, Terran, and Zerg. These three distinct and powerful races will clash once again in the fast-paced real-time strategy sequel to the legendary original, [game=#16956]StarCraft[/game]. Legions of veteran, upgraded, and brand-new unit types will do battle across the galaxy, as each faction struggles for survival. Featuring a unique single-player campaign that picks up where StarCraft: Brood War left off, StarCraft II will present a cast of new heroes and familiar faces in an edgy sci-fi story filled with adventure and intrigue. In addition, Blizzard will again offer unparalleled online play through Battle.net, the company's world-renowned gaming service, with several enhancements and new features to make StarCraft II the ultimate competitive real-time strategy game. Features: Fast-paced, hard-hitting, tightly balanced competitive real-time strategy gameplay that recaptures and improves on the magic of the original game * Three completely distinct races: Protoss, Terran, and Zerg * New units and gameplay mechanics further distinguish each race * Groundbreaking single-player "story-mode" campaign * Vibrant new 3D-graphics engine with support for dazzling visual effects and massive unit and army sizes * Full multiplayer support, with new competitive features and matchmaking utilities available through Battle.net * Full map-making and scripting tools to give players incredible freedom in customizing and personalizing their gameplay experience [Blizzard]
Amnesia: The Dark Descent	Frictional Games;1C Company (Frictional Games;Snowball Studios)	2010	Un juego que supone el regreso de los verdaderos juegos de terror, donde tu protagonista es un individuo que tiene miedo hasta de la sombra de las moscas y donde normalmente la forma de salir de las situaciones compremetidas es huir, esconderse y rezar. Para más información, ciertos youtubers lo tienen en un pedestal. 7 de 10*Latest version: 1.0.1 (as of 2010-09-22)Snowball Studios handled Russian localization for 1C's release, nothing else.[media=youtube]JEHPwAvrc_U[/media] [Frictional Games][b]Minimum:[/b] Windows XP, Vista or 7 * 1.5 GHz CPU * 1 GB RAM * Radeon 9600 or GeForce FX GPU * 2.1 GB HD space [b]Recommended:[/b] * 2 GB RAM * GeForce 6 series or Radeon HD GPU*[i]The last remaining memories fade away into darkness. Your mind is a mess and only a feeling of being hunted remains. You must escape.[/i] [b]Awake...[/b] Amnesia: The Dark Descent, a first person survival horror. A game about immersion, discovery and living through a nightmare. An experience that will chill you to the core. [i]You stumble through the narrow corridors as the distant cry is heard. It is getting closer.[/i] [b]Explore...[/b] Amnesia: The Dark Descent puts you in the shoes of Daniel as he wakes up in a desolate castle, barely remembering anything about his past. Exploring the eerie pathways, you must also take part of Daniel's troubled memories. The horror does not only come from the outside, but from the inside as well. A disturbing odyssey into the dark corners of the human mind awaits. [i]A sound of dragging feet? Or is your mind playing tricks on you?[/i] [b]Experience...[/b] By using a fully physically simulated world, cutting edge 3D graphics and a dynamic sound system, the game pulls no punches when trying to immerse you. Once the game starts, you will be in control from the beginning to the end. There are no cut-scenes or time-jumps, whatever happens will happen to you first hand. [i]Something emerges out of the darkness. It's approaching. Fast.[/i] [b]Survive...[/b] Amnesia: The Dark Descent throws you headfirst into a dangerous world where danger can lurk behind every corner. Your only means of defense are hiding, running or using your wits. Do you have what it takes to survive? [Frictional Games]*2008-09-19 announced 2009-03-31 release date set to 2010Q2 2009-10-03 title finalized as [i]Amnesia: The Dark Descent[/i] Working title: [i]Lux Tenebras[/i] Working title: [i]Unknown[/i]
From Dust	Ubisoft (Ubisoft Montpellier)	2011	Un godgame de manejo del entorno donde el cambio del relieve es impresionante y donde te deseperarás cuando lleguen los desastres naturales antes de lo que esperabas. Muy original, tan desesperante y frustrante como divertido. 7 de 10**[b]Minimum:[/b] Windows XP /w SP3, Vista w/ SP2, or 7 w/ SP1 * 1.8 GHz Core 2 Duo or Athlon 64 X2 4400+ (2.3 GHz) CPU * 1 GB RAM (2 GB for Vista/7) * 256 MB VRAM * GeForce 8800 GT or Radeon HD 3000+ GPU * 4 GB HD space [b]Recommended:[/b] * 2.66 GHz i7 920 or 3 GHz Phenom II X4 CPU * 3 GB RAM * 512 MB VRAM * Geforce 9 series or Radeon HD 4000 series GPU**From Dust is the latest original game concept by Eric Chahi, creator of the cult classic, "Another World / Out of this World". Immerse yourself in a world as exotically beautiful as it is dangerous! You control the destiny of a primitive tribe against the backdrop of a world in constant evolution—a universe where mighty Nature reclaims what is hers; and your mastery of the elements is your people’s only chance of survival... [b]Key Features:[/b] Ground-Breaking Technology Play in the sandbox of one of the most advanced real-time nature simulations, where everything you see and interact with evolves dynamically, offering a constantly renewed experience. * Unique Art Direction Discover a large variety of environments: Tropical islands, volcanic landscapes, deserts and so much more... * Rich Story Mode Explore 13 breathtaking territories of emergent gameplay. Master the natural forces at play on a mysterious archipelago and help a primitive tribe to recover the lost powers of their ancestors. * Confront Mighty Nature Protect your tribe against Nature’s most devastating attacks. Face down tsunamis, wildfires, earthquakes, volcanoes, torrential rains... * Master Godlike Powers Control the forces of nature to sculpt the world in your image. Hold back lava, stop raging waters, empty lakes, grow forests and raise mountains! * Live Up to the Challenge Race against the clock on 30 additional maps in Challenge Mode. Each scenario is a puzzle-like challenge where time is of the essence... * Online leaderboards Compare your Challenge Mode scores with the community on worldwide leaderboards.
Anno 2070	Ubisoft (Blue Byte;Related Designs)	2011	[b]2070[/b]. Our world has changed. The rising level of the ocean has harmed the coastal cities and climate change has made large stretches of land inhospitable. The latest in the award-winning strategy series, Anno 2070™ offers a new world full of challenges, where you will need to master resources, diplomacy, and trade in the most comprehensive economic management system in the Anno series. Build your society of the future, colonize islands, and create sprawling megacities with multitudes of buildings, vehicles, and resources to manage. Engineer production chains such as Robot Factories, Oil Refineries, and Diamond Mines, and trade with a variety of goods and commodities. [b]Key Features:[/b] [b]A New Era[/b] While adhering to the fundamentals that made the Anno franchise a success, the near-future setting will bring numerous new gameplay mechanics, architectural breakthroughs, and all-new challenges. Additionally, players will be able to build massive cities, the scope of which has never been seen in prior Anno games! [b]Become an Architect of the Future[/b] Face the current world’s challenges to shape the world of tomorrow. You can either join the Tycoons to pursue an industrial and efficient course, or side with the Ecos to create a more sustainable and environmentally friendly direction. [b]An Evolving, Dynamic World[/b] Decisions will have an impact on the environment, the architectural look of the world, and the needs of the population. [b]Discover Hidden Depths and New Resources[/b] The mysteries of the sea and the sky are waiting to be discovered. Take advantage of the transport systems of the future and develop a powerful economy. [b]The Enhanced Anno with New Features to Master[/b] Smuggle wares between harbors without being detected by the coastal patrols, or forge alliances with powerful figures to expand your influence.
Torchlight II	Runic Games	2012	The award-winning action RPG is back, bigger and better than ever! Torchlight II takes you back into the quirky, fast-paced world of bloodthirsty monsters, bountiful treasures, and sinister secrets - and, once again, the fate of the world is in your hands! Torchlight II captures all the flavor and excitement of the original game - while expanding the world and adding the features players wanted most, including online and LAN co-op multiplayer. Torchlight II is fast, fun, and filled to the brim with action and loot. Adventure solo or online with your friends! Key Features: * Multiplayer - Play co-op with your friends via LAN or over the Internet for free. No subscriptions, no item sales. Our new matchmaking service lets you find friends, start new games, and join existing games. And, as always, you can play single-player offline as well. * Customizable Characters - Players will create and customize a character from one of four brand new classes. Each class can be played as either male or female, with customized cosmetic features and looks to make each individual character stand out. All new skills and loot give loads of opportunity for unique character builds. * Moddability - TorchED, the Torchlight II editor, will give players the ability to create their own mods, adding even more content to the world. Have your friends download the same mod and play together. * New User Interface - Torchlight II boasts a new and improved user interface, designed to be easier than ever for new players to pick up and play. This intuitive interface ensures you can focus on playing the game the way you want to. * Open World - We're not only in the town of Torchlight anymore! Explore vast overland areas and multiple hub towns, fight through rain, snow, day and night. Our level randomization ensures new layouts, paths, loot, and monsters every time you play. * New Game Plus - In New Game Plus, the game's not over until you say it is. Once you've beaten Torchlight II's primary campaign, you can start again with the same character for a significantly greater challenge. You'll keep all of the skills, gold, and gear you worked so hard for! * Pets & Fishing - These popular features make their return in Torchlight II in improved form. More choices, better effects, and your pet will still make the run to town to sell your loot so you don’t have to.
Far Cry 3	Ubisoft (Ubisoft Montreal)	2012
Dishonored	Bethesda Softworks (Arkane Studios)	2012	This game is incorrectly categorized as Steampunk in various places, please do not spread that error here. Dieselpunk is much more appropriate as everything is powered with whale oil.***Dishonored is an immersive first-person action game that casts you as a supernatural assassin driven by revenge. With Dishonored’s flexible combat system, creatively eliminate your targets as you combine the supernatural abilities, weapons and unusual gadgets at your disposal. Pursue your enemies under the cover of darkness or ruthlessly attack them head on with weapons drawn. The outcome of each mission plays out based on the choices you make. [b]Story:[/b] Dishonored is set in Dunwall, an industrial whaling city where strange steampunk- inspired technology and otherworldly forces coexist in the shadows. You are the once-trusted bodyguard of the beloved Empress. Framed for her murder, you become an infamous assassin, known only by the disturbing mask that has become your calling card. In a time of uncertainty, when the city is besieged by plague and ruled by a corrupt government armed with industrial technologies, dark forces conspire to bestow upon you abilities beyond those of any common man – but at what cost? The truth behind your betrayal is as murky as the waters surrounding the city, and the life you once had is gone forever. [b]Key features:[/b] [b]Improvise and Innovate[/b] Approach each assassination with your own style of play. Use shadow and sound to your advantage to make your way silently through levels unseen by foes, or attack enemies head-on as they respond to your aggression. The flexible combat system allows you to creatively combine your abilities, supernatural powers and gadgets as you make your way through the levels and dispatch your targets. Improvise and innovate to define your play style. [b]Action with Meaning[/b] The world of Dishonored reacts to how you play. Move like a ghost and resist corruption, or show no mercy and leave a path of destruction in your wake. Decide your approach for each mission, and the outcomes will change as a result. [b]Supernatural Abilities[/b] Teleport for stealth approaches, possess any living creature, or stop time itself to orchestrate unearthly executions! Combining your suite of supernatural abilities and weapons opens up even more ways to overcome obstacles and eliminate targets. The game’s upgrade system allows for the mastery of deadly new abilities and devious gadgets. [b]A City Unlike Any Other[/b] Enter an original world envisioned by Half-Life 2 art director Viktor Antonov. Arkane and Bethesda bring you a steampunk city where industry and the supernatural collide, creating an atmosphere thick with intrigue. The world is yours to discover.
Mark of the Ninja	Microsoft Game Studios (Klei Entertainment)	2012	Un juego de sigilo difícil de pulir más, sin nada que envidiar a las sagas Metal Gear y Splinter Cell (puede que incluso superándolas) Imprescindible sin lugar a dudas, favorito desde el primer minuto. Perfección en las sombras. 9 de 10
Miasmata	IonFX Studios	2012	Miasmata is a first-person survival/adventure game, developed from the ground-up by brothers Joe and Bob Johnson. You play as Robert Hughes, a plague-stricken scientist on a journey to discover a cure. Your adventure begins on the shores of a remote and mysterious island. Long ago, the island was inhabited by a group of indigenous people, whose extant monuments still decorate the island landscape. The island is now home to a scientific research outpost and it is your hope to reunite with your colleagues working there. Unfortunately, you'll soon discover that something has gone terribly wrong. During your adventure, you will encounter a mysterious and deadly creature. This creature can stalk you for miles, lurking behind grasses and vegetative cover. By treading carefully and with stealth, you may be able to elude the creature. If you are careless, however, you will be forced to confront the creature head-on. Key Features * Experience: An engine built from the ground up, featuring voxel-based volumetric clouds, advanced water reflection and refraction, volumetric light-shafts and atmospheric scattering simulations. * Explore: A lush and incredibly detailed natural word. The island landscape is covered by forests with lush canopies. The terrain surfaces are blanketed by tufts of moss and grass. The forest floors have thick undergrowth and are littered with fallen leaves, rotting logs, stumps and sticks. * Discover: Dozens of camps, outposts and ruins. Find maps, notes and clues that lead you on your adventure. * Survive: A deadly world. Discover plants and fungi and synthesize them into life-saving medicines. Find water and shelter to stave off fever, dehydration and exhaustion. Use stealth and cunning to escape the deadly creature. * Create: A map of the island using an innovative cartography mechanic. Use a true-to-life triangulation system to pinpoint your location on the island and construct a map of the its boundaries, contours and landmarks.
Crysis 3	Electronic Arts (Crytek Studios)	2013
Starcraft II: Heart of the Swarm	Blizzard Entertainment	2013	Requires Wings of Liberty to function in US and EU versions at least, Chinese version is possibly standalone.
Zeno Clash II	Atlus USA (ACE Team)	2013	Una gran mejora sobre el primer juego, este juego de acción cuerpo a cuerpo de estética daliesca mejora con creces jugado en cooperativo, presentando unos combates mucho más multitudinarios. Además el tutorial es un ejemplo magistral de como presentar una secuela a un jugador novel. 8 de 10
Dust: An Elysian Tail	Microsoft Studios (Humble Hearts)	2013	Un beat'em up genial con un escenario que te atrapa desde el primer minuto y unos personajes que respiran vida. Es como jugar un anime de fantasía, una auténtica joya de las que parece que el tiempo de juego siempre es poco. 9 de 10
Dota 2	Valve	2013	Dota 2 Reborn is a major named update which includes new game engine (Source 2), new interface, and support for much broader variety of custom games. Source 2 by itself brings large number of updates like Vulkan support.*Ni tan simple como el LOL ni tan complejo como el HON, esta resurrección del MOBA original se presenta como un juego muy recomendable, especialmente por ser completamente F2P (sólo los estéticos son de pago) Eso sí, el tutorial es lento y pesado y además debiera ser ignorable, hacerlo obligatorio es un gran fallo para cualquiera que no sea un novato en este tipo de juegos. 7 de 10*[b]Radiant heroes:[/b] [b]Strength:[/b] Earthshaker, Sven, Tiny, Kunkka, Beastmaster, Dragon Knight, Clockwerk, Omniknight, Huskar, Alchemist [b]Agility:[/b] Anti-Mage, Drow Ranger, Juggernaut, Mirana, Morphling, Vengeful Spirit, Riki, Sniper, Ursa, Bounty Hunter [b]Intelligence:[/b] Crystal Maiden, Puck, Storm Spirit, Windrunner, Zeus, Lina, Shadow Shaman, Tinker, Nature's Prophet, Enchantress, Jakiro, Chen, Silencer [b]Dire heroes:[/b] [b]Strength:[/b] Axe, Pudge, Sand King, Slardar, Tidehunter, Skeleton King, Lifestealer, Night Stalker, Doom Bringer, Spirit Breaker [b]Agility:[/b] Bloodseeker, Shadow Fiend, Razor, Venomancer, Faceless Void, Viper, Broodmother, Weaver, Spectre [b]Intelligence:[/b] Lich, Lion, Witch Doctor, Enigma, Necrolyte, Warlock, Queen of Pain, Death Prophet, Pugna, Dazzle, Leshrac, Dark Seer, Batrider, Ancient Apparition, Invoker
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow	Konami (MercurySteam Entertainment;Kojima Productions)	2013	Ultimate Edition is the only version available for Windows and includes the two DLC (Reverie and Resurrection) that the console versions had. Reverie DLC follows immediately after the actual ending of the game and returns to Carmilla's castle. This DLC ignores the cinematic shown at the end of the previous chapter and returns to a time near the end of gameplay portion of the previous chapter. Resurrection DLC adds another chapter following the events of the Reverie DLC. According to David Cox, one of the producers, the DLC were a "[url=http://www.gamespot.com/articles/castlevania-lords-of-shadow-dlc-a-mistake-says-konami/1100-6384937/]mistake[/url]".
ArmA III	Bohemia Interactive	2013	Cumple perfectamente su premisa de juego de acción complejo y táctico, algo que es especialmente notorio en el hecho de que eres tan vulnerable como tus enemigos o que conducir no consiste en calcar 4 teclas direccionales. Es una pena que peque de un interfaz no del todo intuitiva y un sistema de pistas escueto en exceso (los CoF iniciales deberían estar aprovechados como tutoriales), y además le vendría bien algo más de destucción del entorno para hacerlo más creíble (especialmente cuando manejas tanques o artillería) 7 de 10**[b]Minimum:[/b] Windows Vista or 7 * Core i5 or Phenom X4 CPU * 2 GB RAM * 896 MB VRAM * GeForce GTX 260 or Radeon HD 5770 GPU * 15 GB HD space***Windows and Linux [i]dedicated servers[/i] have been announced, but no playable versions besides Windows have been [url=http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?119512-Arma-3-Confirmed-features-info-amp-discussion]officially mentioned[/url]. Considering Bohemia has officially said OpenGL is a [url=http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?119217-No-DX11&p=1933404#post1933404]big nono for them[/url] (they're going for DX10/11 anyway), it's extremely unlikely there will be Linux version on that regard either.
Shadow Warrior	Devolver Digital (Flying Wild Hog)	2013
Lifeless Planet	KISS Ltd (Stage 2 Studios )	2014
Risen 3: Titan Lords	Deep Silver (Piranha Bytes)	2014	Piranha Bytes, the creators of Gothic and Risen, return to their origins with a new, classic RPG. Risen 3: Titan Lords pulls the player in to a hand-crafted role-playing world full of rugged charm where every decision changes the course of the story. Risen 3: Titan Lords is set for release in August 2014 for the Xbox 360 games and entertainment system from Microsoft and for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system as well as Windows PC. The key element of the cult Gothic series as well as Risen is the vivid world and the freedom to explore it. The world of Risen 3: Titan Lords will be diverse, authentic and full of life, providing the player with an authentic, classic RPG experience. "Like a carpenter with a hand-crafted piece of furniture, we put together the story, the characters and the landscape until it all fits and the player has the possibility to discover things all around the place. You can try out and find things that others might not. Exploration is the key to our game", says Bjoern Pankratz, Project Lead at Piranha Bytes. The world of Risen 3 is abandoned by all gods and suffers from the Titan Wars when a new threat rises from the soil. A young warrior is attacked from the shadows and deprived of his soul. He sets off to reclaim what is lost amidst the darkness that is spreading throughout the world. The banned Mages could be powerful allies on his quest. To get their help, he needs to find the Mage sanctuary on Taranis, also known as the Island of Thunder. Protected by the Guardians, the Mages search the mines of Taranis for crystals loaded with magic energy. Will the player join the Guardians to get in contact with the Mages? Or will he choose one of the other guilds in Risen 3 to reach his goals?***The retail versions are DRM free. Moreover, the First Edition contains a DRM free copy of Risen 1, the Limited Shadow Lord Edition DRM free copies of Risen 1 and 2.
METRO 2033 Redux	Deep Silver (4A Games)	2014
Legend of Grimrock II	Almost Human Games	2014
Dying Light	Techland	2015
Apotheon	Alientrap Games	2015	[media=youtube]zBnNluH6bhA[/media]
Pillars of Eternity	Paradox Interactive (Obsidian Entertainment)	2015	Pillars of Eternity will take the central hero, memorable companions and the epic exploration of Baldur's Gate, add in the fun, intense combat and dungeon diving of Icewind Dale, and tie it all together with the emotional writing and mature thematic exploration of Planescape: Torment. Combat uses a tactical real-time with pause system - positioning your party and coordinating attacks and abilities is one of the keys to success. The world map is dotted with unique locations and wilderness ripe for exploration and questing. You'll create your own character and collect companions along the way - taking him or her not just through this story, but, with your continued support, through future adventures. You will engage in dialogues that are deep, and offer many choices to determine the fate of you and your party. ...and you'll experience a story that explores mature themes and presents you with complex, difficult choices to shape how your story plays out.* [100]* [12]
SOMA	Frictional Games	2015	This is a sci-fi horror game from the creators of Amnesia: The Dark Descent. It is an unsettling story about identity, consciousness, and what it means to be human. The radio is dead, food is running out, and the machines have started to think they are people. Underwater facility PATHOS-II has suffered an intolerable isolation and we’re going to have to make some tough decisions. What can be done? What makes sense? What is left to fight for? Enter the world of SOMA and face horrors buried deep beneath the ocean waves. Delve through locked terminals and secret documents to uncover the truth behind the chaos. Seek out the last remaining inhabitants and take part in the events that will ultimately shape the fate of the station. But be careful, danger lurks in every corner: corrupted humans, twisted creatures, insane robots, and even an inscrutable omnipresent A.I. You will need to figure out how to deal with each one of them. Just remember there’s no fighting back, either you outsmart your enemies or you get ready to run. In Dec/2017, a Safe Mode option was added for players not to get attacked by monsters as the most popular fan mod was a similar "Wuss Mode".* [100]* [12]*[spoiler=Show monster mechanics;Hide]Several of the monsters operate via odd sensory system where they account for Sound for noticing you in places where they don't have line of sight to, but their primary method of actually detecting is You detecting them. In effect, you can avoid them by going into a corner where they won't likely walk into, and turning to stare at the wall. It doesn't matter if you're in plain sight, because it's Your sight that matters. It's like they're remotely jacking in o your vision. You can even just happily walk past them as long as you don't look at them At All. This works only on early monsters, the later ones have their faculties properly attached.[/spoiler] [spoiler=Show spoiler tag info;Hide]Sound cues – required because you're not allowed to actually Look at the monsters much, but you have to judge their position and intentions based on the sounds they make.[/spoiler] Soma may refer to somatotropin, a growth hormone produced by human pituitary gland which promotes cell reproduction and regeneration.*[media=youtube]syhcF0Mx0j0[/media]
Broforce	Devolver Digital (Free Lives)	2015	When evil threatens the world, the world calls on Broforce - an under-funded, over-powered paramilitary organization dealing exclusively in excessive force. Brace your loins with up to four players to run ‘n’ gun as dozens of different bros and eliminate the opposing terrorist forces that threaten our way of life. Unleash scores of unique weapons and set off incredible chain reactions of fire, napalm, and limbs in the name of freedom.
INSIDE	Playdead	2016	[100]* [12]*Hunted and alone, a boy finds himself drawn into the center of a dark project.
Delver	Priority Interrupt	2018	Delve into the shifting dungeons on your hunt for the Yithidian orb, but getting it might just be the easy part. Delver is a single player first-person action roguelike dungeon crawler, just like you wished they used to make. Slay monsters, blast wands, hoard potions, and loot everything. Features A silky smooth mix of 90s FPS combat with classic RPG mechanics. In these dungeons once you're dead you stay dead. Permadeath means that when you die, you begin each run into the dungeon anew. Tough as nails gameplay will test your skills, no grinding will save you here. A procedural dungeon that will keep you on your toes, no two runs will ever be the same. Delicious chunky pixels! Easy to pick up gameplay, but difficult to master. The dungeon has been waiting for you.

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