Action Games

Til Morning's Light

Til Morning's Light

Platform: iOS
May 20, 2015
Set in a haunted New England mansion afflicted by a 200-year-old curse, Til Morning’s Light is a touch-based, action adventure game focused on exploration, puzzle solving and combat. After a teenage girl named Erica is locked inside the mansion by bullying schoolmates, she soon discovers she is in a race against the clock and must figure out how to break the curse by dawn to avoid spending eternity in the mansion. Using the Fire phone’s Dynamic Perspective to aid in her investigation of the mansion and its artifacts, players guide Erica through a single, fright filled night complete with ghosts, strange creatures and a host of mysteries to solve.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
6.4
Mega Coin Squad

Mega Coin Squad

Platform: Xbox One
May 20, 2015
Tackle 16 levels in the solo quest for the Mega Coins in this manic 2D platformer from Big Pixel Studios and Adult Swim Games. Or invite your friends round to rob them of victory -- and their coins -- in four different local multiplayer modes.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
6.4
Destiny: House of Wolves

Destiny: House of Wolves

Platform: PlayStation 4
May 19, 2015
Expand your Destiny adventure with a myriad of weapons, armor, and gear to earn in new story missions, 3 new competitive multiplayer maps, and a new cooperative Strike. Expansion II introduces a new competitive elimination mode in the Crucible and an all-new arena activity – The Prison of Elders. The Reef is open. Join the Awoken and hunt down the Fallen rising against us.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
4.2
Destiny: House of Wolves

Destiny: House of Wolves

Platform: Xbox One
May 19, 2015
Expand your Destiny adventure with a myriad of weapons, armor, and gear to earn in new story missions, 3 new competitive multiplayer maps, and a new cooperative Strike. Expansion II introduces a new competitive elimination mode in the Crucible and an all-new arena activity – The Prison of Elders. The Reef is open. Join the Awoken and hunt down the Fallen rising against us.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
4.0
Hyperdimension Neptunia U: Action Unleashed

Hyperdimension Neptunia U: Action Unleashed

Platform: PlayStation Vita
May 19, 2015
Featuring new playable characters, as well as customizable equipment and over-the-top skills that haven't been seen in previous Neptunia games, this game has something to offer old series fans and new fans alike.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.0
Heroes and Castles 2

Heroes and Castles 2

Platform: iOS
May 14, 2015
You stand solemn, overlooking the battlefield. To your left, towering giants rush into battle, bashing hordes of goblins high into the air with each swing of their bone clubs. To your right, Dwarven Iron Helms break into shambling skeletons, while a line of Pikemen ready their spears for one last charge. Behind you, your Elven Archers unleash their arrows overhead into lumbering Trolls and savage Orcs. But it is not enough, and the enemy keeps coming... With one last cry to battle, you ready your sword and charge into the fray!
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
3D Thunder Blade

3D Thunder Blade

Platform: 3DS
May 14, 2015
3D Thunder Blade is a recreation of a one-of-a-kind combat helicopter arcade machine originally released in 1987, re-mastered for the Nintendo 3DS hand-held system. In 3D Thunder Blade, players control a helicopter and use guns and missiles to destroy enemy vehicles while flying between buildings, through caves, and into enemy bases. The re-mastered version boasts stereoscopic 3D visuals, support for the Circle Pad Pro or C-Stick, and adds a host of new features including two options for gyroscopic controls, adjustable difficulty settings, and a mode that recreates the look and feel of the original arcade machine with additional sound effects. Replay saving and stage select are also available.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.2
Funk of Titans

Funk of Titans

Platform: Wii U
May 14, 2015
Funk of Titans was developed by the indie developer A Crowd of Monsters, and is a fun fast-paced side-scrolling platformer where you are tasked to defeat the Music Titans in the name of funk by Zeus himself. As Perseus (wielder of Funk-Fu) you will accomplish this difficult task via 40+ levels through 3 different worlds of music: Pop, Rap, and Rock. The Pagan Titans and Music Gods stand in your way, so grab your knife, steel your heart, and let's get funky!
Metascore:
44
User Score:
2.0
Ultratron

Ultratron

Platform: Wii U
May 14, 2015
Experience the gameplay of old-school arcade standards, updated for the 21st century. Unique retro-futuristic sound and graphics, player responsive difficulty, and a subtle system of tactics combined with classic gameplay make Ultratron a hypnotic arcade game. The last human has been slain by evil killer robots. You are the one remaining humanoid battle droid. Your mission: avenge the human race. Boost your battledroid with powerups, buy cute but deadly pets in the shop. Blast your way through 40+ glowing neon levels, avoiding Chasers, Turrets, Spawners, Minelayers, bombs, and bullets, and take on the four giant boss 'bots of the Apocalypse - Ieiunitas, Bellum, Lues and Letum.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.3
Nihilumbra

Nihilumbra

Platform: Wii U
May 14, 2015
Nihilumbra is a dark, atmospheric 2D puzzle platform game boasting hand painted dark environments, nightmarish monsters, and a hauntingly beautiful soundtrack. It tells a story that really panders to the existential dread lurking within us all.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
6.8
Stretchmo

Stretchmo

Platform: 3DS
May 14, 2015
Also known as "FullBlox". Stretch and pull blocks to guide Mallo to the goal in seven free starter puzzles. Then expand this entry in the acclaimed Pushmo series by purchasing up to four puzzle-filled download packs on Nintendo eShop. You can even create and share your own puzzles! Purchase and download any of the four main attractions to unlock the Stretchmo Studio level creator, which also lets you share puzzles via QR Code patterns. Mallos Playtime Plaza has 100 great puzzles for players of all skill levels! Looking for a challenge? Then come on over to Pollys Sculpture Square, where 50 animal and object puzzles await. Keep the fun going in Corins Fortress of Fun, which packs in 50 action-packed puzzles filled with special objects, like manholes and even enemiesa series first! Or head on down to Papa Bloxs NES Expo to play 50 puzzles based on characters from Nintendo classics.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.0
Axiom Verge

Axiom Verge

Platform: PC
May 14, 2015
Axiom Verge is an indie game focusing on action and exploration.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
7.7
Not a Hero (2015)

Not a Hero (2015)

Platform: PC
May 14, 2015
Professional assassin turned amateur campaign manager Steve has been tasked with cleaning up his city by an anthropomorphic rabbit and mayoral candidate from the future named BunnyLord.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.2
Schrodinger's Cat and the Raiders of the Lost Quark

Schrodinger's Cat and the Raiders of the Lost Quark

Platform: Xbox One
May 13, 2015
Schrödinger’s Cat is a frantic, wacky and colourful puzzle-laden platform game. Following an emergency, the Particle Zoo is overrun with hungry leptons, sticky-fingered gluons and massive bosons. Schrödinger’s Cat must sort out this chaos.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Lost Orbit

Lost Orbit

Platform: PlayStation 4
May 12, 2015
LOST ORBIT tells the story of Harrison, an astronaut and his struggle to return home. Despite his lack of resources, Harrison will relentlessly strive to survive hopeless conditions. Along his mission he encounters evidence that his accident was not an isolated incident and confronts a strange and dangerous alien race.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.1
Lost Orbit

Lost Orbit

Platform: PC
May 12, 2015
LOST ORBIT tells the story of Harrison, an astronaut and his struggle to return home. Despite his lack of resources, Harrison will relentlessly strive to survive hopeless conditions. Along his mission he encounters evidence that his accident was not an isolated incident and confronts a strange and dangerous alien race.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.4
Schrodinger's Cat and the Raiders of the Lost Quark

Schrodinger's Cat and the Raiders of the Lost Quark

Platform: PlayStation 4
May 12, 2015
Schrödinger’s Cat is a frantic, wacky and colourful puzzle-laden platform game. Following an emergency, the Particle Zoo is overrun with hungry leptons, sticky-fingered gluons and massive bosons. Schrödinger’s Cat must sort out this chaos.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
tbd
Lemma

Lemma

Platform: PC
May 12, 2015
A first-person parkour in a surreal, physics-driven voxel world. Every move can modify the environment. Surfaces pop in and out of existence at will.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.4
Nom Nom Galaxy

Nom Nom Galaxy

Platform: PlayStation 4
May 12, 2015
Nom Nom Galaxy melds many themes of gameplay, with equal elements of classic platforming, mining, construction, resource management, and tower defence.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
6.9
Attack on Titan: Humanity in Chains

Attack on Titan: Humanity in Chains

Platform: 3DS
May 12, 2015
Based on the hit Attack on Titan anime and manga, players will defend the three Walls from invading Titans as a member of the elite Scout Regiment with their omni-directional mobility gear and blades. Based on the upcoming Japanese remake of an earlier Attack on Titan game, Humanity in Chains will be the first Attack on Titan game to reach North American shores, and will release exclusively on the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo 3DS in early 2015 with the original Japanese audio and English subtitles. The features for Attack on Titan: Humanity in Chains include: -Story Mode: As a member of the elite Scout Regiment, defending the outer walls from the Titans will push players to their very limits to save humanity. Enhanced Titan AI behavior will sap every ounce of ability from players as they make a last stand for the human race. -Familiar Characters, New Customizations: Eren Jaeger, Mikasa Ackermann and others will be familiar faces for players as they pick their favorite Scout member to defend the Walls. Several new additions will join the Scout Regiment, customizable with costumes, weapons and voices. -Online Co-op Mode: Defend the outer walls with up to three friends in the all-new online co-op mode with ranking and leaderboards. -Fresh Look: Updates to the UI, improvements in gameplay balance and support for the Circle Pad Pro and the C Stick on the New Nintendo 3DS XL take Humanity in Chains to the next level.
Metascore:
46
User Score:
4.5
Color Guardians

Color Guardians

Platform: PlayStation 4
May 12, 2015
Despite its colorful veneer, Color Guardians is a challenging platformer that requires skill, dexterity, and good memory. Easy to learn and quite impossible to master, the game challenges players to quickly negotiate an onslaught of obstacles while shifting between different guardians. It's multi-tasking madness. [Fair Play Labs]
Metascore:
62
User Score:
6.2
Action Henk

Action Henk

Platform: PC
May 11, 2015
Become a master of momentum and defy physics as you race against a band of ragged 90s action figures to once and for all prove that Action Henk is the fastest of them all.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.5
Inside My Radio

Inside My Radio

Platform: PC
May 11, 2015
Can you beat the beat? Journey as a green LED mysteriously trapped inside a dying boombox and play the ultimate musical experience. In this rhythmic platform adventure where your every action needs to be right on the beat, bring electro, dub and disco music back to life.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.4
Ultratron

Ultratron

Platform: Xbox One
May 8, 2015
Experience the gameplay of old-school arcade standards, updated for the 21st century. Unique retro-futuristic sound and graphics, player responsive difficulty, and a subtle system of tactics combined with classic gameplay make Ultratron a hypnotic arcade game. The last human has been slain by evil killer robots. You are the one remaining humanoid battle droid. Your mission: avenge the human race. Boost your battledroid with powerups, buy cute but deadly pets in the shop. Blast your way through 40+ glowing neon levels, avoiding Chasers, Turrets, Spawners, Minelayers, bombs, and bullets, and take on the four giant boss 'bots of the Apocalypse - Ieiunitas, Bellum, Lues and Letum.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
6.3
Tofu Hunter

Tofu Hunter

Platform: iOS
May 7, 2015
Tofu has a face... and you've been chewing on it. Open fire on a wide range of soy-based creatures in a hunt around the world. Take on rare bounties, unlock special weapons and put your itchy trigger finger to the test. Don't turn away. Don't stop shooting. Become the Tofu Hunter.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
Kindo

Kindo

Platform: iOS
May 7, 2015
Expand and fortify your kingdom to take control of the board. Defeat your opponent by capturing their king
Metascore:
81
User Score:
tbd
Bloo Kid 2

Bloo Kid 2

Platform: 3DS
May 7, 2015
Bloo Kid 2 is a 2D retro-style platformer experience with pixel graphics and a full chiptune soundtrack. Run, jump and swim your way through five huge worlds with nine levels each. Master brutal boss fights, and discover lots of secrets in the world of Bloo Kid 2. After rescuing his girlfriend from the hands of the evil wizard, Bloo Kid and Pink Girl enjoy life with their newborn "Pink Kid". But then, a whole new adventure starts just out of the bloo... Bloo Kid 2 features -Five worlds with nine levels each -Hand-crafted, colourful pixel-graphics -A full chiptune soundtrack -Epic boss battles -Tons of secrets
Metascore:
64
User Score:
tbd
Beast Quest

Beast Quest

Platform: iOS
May 6, 2015
An evil wizard has enchanted the magical Beasts of Avantia - only a true hero can free the Beasts and stop them from destroying the land.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
tbd
Wolfenstein: The Old Blood

Wolfenstein: The Old Blood

Platform: PlayStation 4
May 5, 2015
It's 1946 and the Nazis are on the verge of winning WWII. In attmepting to turn the tide in the allies’ favor, B.J. Blazkowicz has to embark on an epic, two-part mission deep within Bavaria… Part one of Wolfenstein: The Old Blood - Rudi Jäger and the Den of Wolves - pits BJ Blazkowicz against a notorious prison warden as he breaks into Castle Wolfenstein in an attempt to steal the coordinates to General Deathshead’s compound. In the second part – The Dark Secrets of Helga Von Schabbs – our hero's search for the coordinates leads him to the city of Wulfburg where an obsessed Nazi archaeologist is exhuming enigmatic artifacts that threaten to unleash a dark and ancient power.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.0
Wolfenstein: The Old Blood

Wolfenstein: The Old Blood

Platform: Xbox One
May 5, 2015
It's 1946 and the Nazis are on the verge of winning WWII. In attmepting to turn the tide in the allies’ favor, B.J. Blazkowicz has to embark on an epic, two-part mission deep within Bavaria… Part one of Wolfenstein: The Old Blood - Rudi Jäger and the Den of Wolves - pits BJ Blazkowicz against a notorious prison warden as he breaks into Castle Wolfenstein in an attempt to steal the coordinates to General Deathshead’s compound. In the second part – The Dark Secrets of Helga Von Schabbs – our hero's search for the coordinates leads him to the city of Wulfburg where an obsessed Nazi archaeologist is exhuming enigmatic artifacts that threaten to unleash a dark and ancient power.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.2
Wolfenstein: The Old Blood

Wolfenstein: The Old Blood

Platform: PC
May 5, 2015
It's 1946 and the Nazis are on the verge of winning WWII. In attmepting to turn the tide in the allies’ favor, B.J. Blazkowicz has to embark on an epic, two-part mission deep within Bavaria… Part one of Wolfenstein: The Old Blood - Rudi Jäger and the Den of Wolves - pits BJ Blazkowicz against a notorious prison warden as he breaks into Castle Wolfenstein in an attempt to steal the coordinates to General Deathshead’s compound. In the second part – The Dark Secrets of Helga Von Schabbs – our hero's search for the coordinates leads him to the city of Wulfburg where an obsessed Nazi archaeologist is exhuming enigmatic artifacts that threaten to unleash a dark and ancient power.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.0
Block N Load

Block N Load

Platform: PC
April 30, 2015
Build. Destroy. Attack. Defend. Tunnel. Trap. Catapult. Poison. Slice. Detonate. Sabotage. Win.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.5
Solarix

Solarix

Platform: PC
April 30, 2015
Solarix is a sci-fi horror game featuring open-ended levels for both combative and stealth-focused play styles.
Metascore:
47
User Score:
4.1
Guns, Gore & Cannoli

Guns, Gore & Cannoli

Platform: PC
April 30, 2015
Guns, Gore & Cannoli is a Tarantino-esque homage to the exploitation/grindhouse films from the 70ies, the gangster classics, and the old school 2D arcade shooters.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.5
Karous: The Beast of Re:Eden

Karous: The Beast of Re:Eden

Platform: 3DS
April 30, 2015
Karous -The Beast of Re:Eden- is a 3D vertical shoot 'em up game. Two sisters escape their fate as research subjects and fight to survive using aircrafts of war. Karous -The Beast of Re:Eden- is a 3D vertical shoot 'em up game. This game allows players to design their own aircraft by letting them choose which weapons and items they take with them into battle. The player's aircraft can use shields, different shots, bombs, and swords. Each of these will also level up the more they're used and increase in power. Additional weapons and items will unlock as the player progresses, as well. Karous -The Beast of Re:Eden- features over 100 missions to complete along with a number of achievements in addition to boss battles. Unlike other, traditional shooting games, Karous' mission system gives the player the freedom to follow multiple, branching paths which can lead to different endings.
Metascore:
46
User Score:
tbd
Stealth Inc 2: A Game of Clones

Stealth Inc 2: A Game of Clones

Platform: PC
April 30, 2015
The ultimate hostile work environment In Stealth Inc 2, you play the role of a clone escaping a sinister and high-tech testing facility. Stealth Inc 2 tests both your brain and your reflexes over 60 varied levels linked together in a sprawling overworld. Death is never more than a few moments away, but one of the few advantages of being a clone is that death isnt all that permanent. With no loading screens and no lives to worry about, players are encouraged to use their inevitable demise as a learning tool as they navigate lasers, homicidal robots and terrifying bosses in the ultimate hostile work environment.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
6.5
The Weaponographist

The Weaponographist

Platform: PC
April 29, 2015
Play as Doug McGrave, famous demon hunter for hire. Highest level, bestest gear, ruggedly handsome, and unrepentant jerk. For refusing to aid one stinking demon-infested town, you are immediately and deservedly cursed. Your powers, your wealth, and your weapons Poof! Gone.
Metascore:
58
User Score:
6.8
Shovel Knight

Shovel Knight

Platform: Xbox One
April 29, 2015
Shovel Knight is a sweeping classic action adventure game with awesome gameplay, memorable characters, and an 8-bit retro aesthetic. It's a hot mashup of new and old! You play as the eponymous Shovel Knight, a small knight with a huge quest. Shovel Knight has come to this land with two goals: to defeat the evil Enchantress and quest for his lost beloved. He wields a Shovel Blade: a multipurpose weapon whose techniques have now been lost to the ages. Always honest and helpful, Shovel Knight is a shining example of the code of Shovelry: Slash Mercilessly and Dig Tirelessly! But, between Shovel Knight and his beloved stands a cadre of villainous knights. These terrible foes, known as The Order of No Quarter, have been dispatched to prevent Shovel Knight from reaching the Enchantress, and will pursue their mission at any cost. If you love games with perfect platforming, beautiful art, infectious music, crazy bosses, humor and levity, and real heart... Shovel Knight is for you!
Metascore:
86
User Score:
7.5
Project Root

Project Root

Platform: Xbox One
April 29, 2015
Ending Demetrio Watts is in the hands of a group of unknowns. Depends on Arcturus. The classic choot-em-'up scenario.
Metascore:
38
User Score:
5.0
Jurassic World: The Game

Jurassic World: The Game

Platform: iOS
April 29, 2015
Return to Isla Nublar with the creators of the smash hit Jurassic Park Builder for your next adventure: Jurassic World: The Game, the official mobile game based on this summer's epic action-adventure. Bring to life more than 50 colossal dinosaurs from the new film and challenge your opponents in earth-shaking battles. Construct the theme park of tomorrow in this unrivaled build-and-battle dinosaur experience.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
3.9
MARVEL Future Fight

MARVEL Future Fight

Platform: iOS
April 29, 2015
The Avengers...Spider-Man...the Guardians of the Galaxy! You can unite the greatest heroes from all corners of the Marvel Universe for the epic battle that will decide the fate of all realities - MARVEL Future Fight!
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.4
Project Root

Project Root

Platform: PlayStation 4
April 28, 2015
Ending Demetrio Watts is in the hands of a group of unknowns. Depends on Arcturus. The classic choot-em-'up scenario.
Metascore:
45
User Score:
5.6
ZEN Pinball 2: Star Wars Rebels

ZEN Pinball 2: Star Wars Rebels

Platform: PlayStation 4
April 28, 2015
Metascore:
88
User Score:
5.2
Microgue

Microgue

Platform: iOS
April 28, 2015
Climb a dark tower in this Micro sized Rogue-like that focuses more on character movement, than stats and gear. Can you retrieve the treasure and escape the dragon’s wrath?
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
Verdun

Verdun

Platform: PC
April 28, 2015
Verdun is a multiplayer FPS set in a realistic First World War setting. The trench warfare offers a unique battlefield experience, immersing you and your squad into battles of attack and defense. The game takes place on the western front between 1914 and 1918, in one of the bloodiest conflicts in world history. The developers were inspired by the infamous Battle of Verdun in 1916. The game offers 4 distinct game-modes: Frontlines, Attrition, Rifle Deathmatch, and Squad Defense. There are also many historically accurate features such as realistic WW1 weaponry, authentic uniforms, horrendous gore, and maps based on the real battlefields of France and Belgium.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.7
BRAWL

BRAWL

Platform: PlayStation 4
April 28, 2015
It’s a horror-themed party game for up to four players. The game mixes well-known gameplay (you try to blow up your opponents with strategically placed bombs) with MOBA elements. There are eight characters, each with unique skillset. The easiest way to learn which character is best suited to your style is to play through the story mode that serves as a tutorial. BRAWL is mainly a party game and as such it features five local multiplayer modes, two online only, and two modes that can be played by one or two players in cooperation.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
6.4
Galacide

Galacide

Platform: PC
April 24, 2015
Command destructive ships to obliterate thousands of enemies, while weaving through intricate networks of invasive machine-organisms! Combining classic fast-paced shoot 'em up action with quick-thinking tactics of puzzlers, you must carefully match the right pieces to fly out of danger.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Crypt of the NecroDancer

Crypt of the NecroDancer

Platform: PC
April 23, 2015
A hardcore rhythm-based roguelike game. Can you survive this deadly dungeon of dance, slay the NecroDancer, and recapture your still beating heart? Or will you be a slave to the rhythm for all eternity? Players must move on the beat to navigate procedurally generated dungeons while battling dancing skeletons, zombies, dragons, and more! Groove with the game's epic dance soundtrack, or select songs from your own MP3 collection! You can even play with a dance pad to really shake your bones!
Metascore:
87
User Score:
7.8
Does not Commute

Does not Commute

Platform: iOS
April 23, 2015
A strategic driving game from the award-winning maker’s of Smash Hit. Does not Commute is a temporal paradox in which you have no one to blame but yourself. What starts out as a relaxing commute in a small town of the 1970's quickly devolves into traffic chaos with hot dog trucks, sports cars, school buses and dozens of other vehicles. You drive them all. Plan ahead. Don't be late.
Metascore:
87
User Score:
6.9
Forgotten Memories: Alternate Realities

Forgotten Memories: Alternate Realities

Platform: iOS
April 23, 2015
In Forgotten Memories: Alternate realities, you will play Rose Hawkins, a strong independent woman looking for Eden, a missing child. Rose wakes up wounded in a strange place she doesn't recognize. While looking for the young girl, she will find herself locked in a never ending tragedy; frozen in time. Rose will need to confront her deepest fears to unveil the mystery behind her terrifying investigation.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.0
ZEN Pinball 2: Marvel's Avengers: Age of Ultron

ZEN Pinball 2: Marvel's Avengers: Age of Ultron

Platform: PlayStation 4
April 22, 2015
Inspired by Marvel's Avengers: Age of Ultron, the epic follow-up to the biggest Super Hero movie of all time, this table will let you experience when Tony Stark jumpstarts a dormant peacekeeping program and things go awry for Earths Mightiest Heroes, including Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, The Incredible Hulk, Black Widow and Hawkeye, as they are put to the ultimate test as they battle to save the planet from destruction at the hands of the villainous Ultron. Table Features: - Dedicated game modes for each Avenger, including a first-person minigame to test your sharpshooting skills as Hawkeye. - Utilize the power of the Avengers team to overcome the challenges ahead. - Spectacular aerial and melee combat sequences between Iron Man and Ultron. - Selectable difficulty to cater to your specific skill level.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
Kalimba

Kalimba

Platform: PC
April 22, 2015
Jump, switch and fly your way through mind-bending subterranean puzzles in this new platforming adventure from Press Play.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
7.2
Infinity Runner

Infinity Runner

Platform: Xbox One
April 22, 2015
The Infinity is the grandest spaceship ever built by mankind; thrust into the void of space to secure humanity a new home among the stars. However, instead of discovering paradise, the inhabitants of The Infinity unlocked the door to a long-forgotten nightmare.
Metascore:
44
User Score:
6.3
Sorcery! 3

Sorcery! 3

Platform: iOS
April 22, 2015
The land of Kakhabad is a wilderness - a ruined desert, a tangled forest, cruel mountains and fissures, all guarded by seven fearsome serpents. But you must cross this land if you are to reach Mampang and the Crown of Kings. Rely on your wits or fight your way through - play with honour, or lie, cheat and steal - the choices are all yours.
Metascore:
90
User Score:
7.4
Shovel Knight

Shovel Knight

Platform: PlayStation Vita
April 21, 2015
Shovel Knight is a sweeping classic action adventure game with awesome gameplay, memorable characters, and an 8-bit retro aesthetic. It's a hot mashup of new and old! You play as the eponymous Shovel Knight, a small knight with a huge quest. Shovel Knight has come to this land with two goals: to defeat the evil Enchantress and quest for his lost beloved. He wields a Shovel Blade: a multipurpose weapon whose techniques have now been lost to the ages. Always honest and helpful, Shovel Knight is a shining example of the code of Shovelry: Slash Mercilessly and Dig Tirelessly! But, between Shovel Knight and his beloved stands a cadre of villainous knights. These terrible foes, known as The Order of No Quarter, have been dispatched to prevent Shovel Knight from reaching the Enchantress, and will pursue their mission at any cost. If you love games with perfect platforming, beautiful art, infectious music, crazy bosses, humor and levity, and real heart... Shovel Knight is for you!
Metascore:
92
User Score:
8.3
Infinity Runner

Infinity Runner

Platform: PlayStation 4
April 21, 2015
The Infinity is the grandest spaceship ever built by mankind; thrust into the void of space to secure humanity a new home among the stars. However, instead of discovering paradise, the inhabitants of The Infinity unlocked the door to a long-forgotten nightmare.
Metascore:
45
User Score:
5.6
Sayonara UmiharaKawase +

Sayonara UmiharaKawase +

Platform: PlayStation Vita
April 21, 2015
Umihara Kawase is a girl who uses a fishing hook as a grappling hook. You’ll need quick reflexes to swing your way through the branching surreal environments. Use your brains to figure out the best way through. They say fish is brain food - you’re going to need it!
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.2
Ziggurat

Ziggurat

Platform: PlayStation 4
April 21, 2015
Dungeon-Crawling First Person Shooting at its finest! Fast-paced combat! Dozens of perks, spells and enemies! Level ups! Random Dungeons! Traps! Badass bosses! Carrots! Ziggurat is the best combination of First Person Shooter and Rogue-LITE you have ever seen. Become a neophyte sorcerer, and get ready for your rite of passage: Enter the labyrinth and face dangerous challenges to prove your worth and become a powerful wizard! The game focuses on fast-paced first person shooting, with an old-school vibe, and updated handling and game mechanics. Dungeon crawling and RPG/Roguelike elements are added into the mix, resulting in a fun, challenging and varied game, with lots of content to discover. Fight almighty bosses, get through rooms filled with traps, and treasures that may help you in your journey... Each game is a whole new experience!
Metascore:
80
User Score:
7.2
Shovel Knight

Shovel Knight

Platform: PlayStation 4
April 21, 2015
Shovel Knight is a sweeping classic action adventure game with awesome gameplay, memorable characters, and an 8-bit retro aesthetic. It's a hot mashup of new and old! You play as the eponymous Shovel Knight, a small knight with a huge quest. Shovel Knight has come to this land with two goals: to defeat the evil Enchantress and quest for his lost beloved. He wields a Shovel Blade: a multipurpose weapon whose techniques have now been lost to the ages. Always honest and helpful, Shovel Knight is a shining example of the code of Shovelry: Slash Mercilessly and Dig Tirelessly! But, between Shovel Knight and his beloved stands a cadre of villainous knights. These terrible foes, known as The Order of No Quarter, have been dispatched to prevent Shovel Knight from reaching the Enchantress, and will pursue their mission at any cost. If you love games with perfect platforming, beautiful art, infectious music, crazy bosses, humor and levity, and real heart... Shovel Knight is for you!
Metascore:
90
User Score:
7.7
Lifeline...

Lifeline...

Platform: iOS
April 20, 2015
Lifeline is a gripping interactive story of survival against all odds. In the aftermath of a crash landing on an alien moon Taylor is stranded, the rest of the crew are dead or missing, and Taylors communicator can only reach YOU. Help Taylor make life or death decisions, and face the consequences together. Or see what happens when you make a different choice. Simple actions can have a profound effect.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.0
Slow Down, Bull

Slow Down, Bull

Platform: PC
April 20, 2015
Slow Down, Bull is an action collecting game. Steer Esteban, a stressed-out overachieving bull, to collect as many crafty pieces as you can, but be careful! Every time you steer him, he gets a little more stressed out, and you DON'T want to stress him out!
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
WE ARE DOOMED

WE ARE DOOMED

Platform: Xbox One
April 17, 2015
WE ARE DOOMED is a twin-stick shooter where you zap polygon baddies with an absurdly overpowered laserbeam. Dive head-first into the action with reckless ambition, charge the SUPERBEAM, and zap everything out of existence in an instant. Chase high scores or just enjoy the beautiful explosion of geometry, color and light. Pure arcade action. No cutscenes, storylines, or lengthy tutorials. An overpowered laserbeam weapon, and the more ridiculous SUPERBEAM. Waves mode: 30 waves that range from chill to hyper-intense. Endless mode: An endless barrage of baddies. How many zones can you survive? Quick to start, and quick to restart for "just one more" game. A vibrant world of neon colors, bold shapes, and glitching geometry. A beautiful, chill, and occasionally glitchy soundscape.
Metascore:
58
User Score:
tbd
Halo: Spartan Strike

Halo: Spartan Strike

Platform: PC
April 16, 2015
Halo: Spartan Strike is a top-down shooter.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
6.4
Pazuru

Pazuru

Platform: 3DS
April 16, 2015
Use your ninja reflexes to solve puzzles in this easy-to-learn, hard-to-master puzzle game. Twist, bounce, warp and toggle your way through the levels. Collect all the stars, and become a true ninja master! Game features: -Over 70 brain-twisting levels -Create custom levels with the built-in level editor -Share levels online and offline via QR Code
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Westerado: Double Barreled

Westerado: Double Barreled

Platform: PC
April 16, 2015
Brought to you by the indie game developer Ostrich Banditos, Westerado takes you on a pixilated journey through the Old West where you must avenge the murder of your family. With a deep narrative and a new mystery every time you play, Westerado presents a full experience rarely seen in free casual gaming. So strap on that six shooter and get ready for some serious avenging. It's time to play Westerado.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
7.7
WWE 2K

WWE 2K

Platform: iOS
April 16, 2015
WWE 2K, the only authentic WWE in-ring mobile game, puts the power, intensity, and raw emotion of WWE wrestling in the palm of your hand.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Halo: Spartan Strike

Halo: Spartan Strike

Platform: iOS
April 16, 2015
Halo: Spartan Strike is a top-down shooter coming to Windows 8 devices and Steam.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
7.0
Lost Within

Lost Within

Platform: iOS
April 15, 2015
From the developer of Prey -- Survive a haunted asylum and its monstrous Inhabitants. Confront a legendary killer who prowls the abandoned wards. Scavenge and create makeshift weapons or conserve your resources and employ stealth tactics to sneak past the lurking horrors. When all else fails, run for your life or find a place to hide. To escape, you must uncover the asylum's dark mystery: the shattering secret that led to its condemnation. There are many doors, but there is only one way out.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Titan Souls

Titan Souls

Platform: PlayStation 4
April 14, 2015
Between our world and the world beyond lie the Titan Souls, the spiritual source and sum of all living things. Now scattered among the fallout and guarded by the idle titans tasked with their care, a singular hero armed with a solitary arrow is once more bringing together shards of the Titan Soul in a mission for truth and power.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
6.7
Titan Souls

Titan Souls

Platform: PlayStation Vita
April 14, 2015
Between our world and the world beyond lie the Titan Souls, the spiritual source and sum of all living things. Now scattered among the fallout and guarded by the idle titans tasked with their care, a singular hero armed with a solitary arrow is once more bringing together shards of the Titan Soul in a mission for truth and power.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
6.1
Teslagrad

Teslagrad

Platform: PlayStation 4
April 14, 2015
Teslagrad is a 2D puzzle-platformer in which you play as a young lad who suddenly finds himself embroiled in an ancient conflict that will shake the foundations of his entire existence, and bring a gruesome truth to light. The game revolves around the use of electricity and magnetism, and your ingenuity will be put to the test as you employ the amazing technology of the Teslamancers to traverse the abandoned Tesla Tower. The game is completely devoid of both text and dialogue, and prefers to tell the story purely through visual means.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
6.8
WE ARE DOOMED

WE ARE DOOMED

Platform: PlayStation 4
April 14, 2015
We Are Doomed is a twin-stick shooter in which you zap polygon baddies with an absurdly overpowered laserbeam. The laserbeam can be charged into a SUPERBEAM, which goes all the way across the screen zapping everything it touches in short order. The game features a unique lo-fi aesthetic, with bold shapes, glitching geometry, and neon colours. [Vertex Pop]
Metascore:
61
User Score:
5.9
Titan Souls

Titan Souls

Platform: PC
April 14, 2015
Between our world and the world beyond lie the Titan Souls, the spiritual source and sum of all living things. Now scattered among the fallout and guarded by the idle titans tasked with their care, a singular hero armed with a solitary arrow is once more bringing together shards of the Titan Soul in a mission for truth and power.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
6.1
Mortal Kombat X

Mortal Kombat X

Platform: Xbox One
April 14, 2015
Mortal Kombat X combines cinematic presentation with all new gameplay to deliver the most brutal Kombat experience ever, offering a new fully-connected experience that launches players into a persistent online contest where every fight matters in a global battle for supremacy. For the first time, Mortal Kombat X gives players the ability to choose from multiple variations of each character impacting both strategy and fighting style. Players step into an original story showcasing some of the game’s most prolific characters including Scorpion and Sub-Zero, while introducing new challengers that represent the forces of good and evil and tie the tale together.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
7.6
Mortal Kombat X

Mortal Kombat X

Platform: PlayStation 4
April 14, 2015
Mortal Kombat X combines cinematic presentation with all new gameplay to deliver the most brutal Kombat experience ever, offering a new fully-connected experience that launches players into a persistent online contest where every fight matters in a global battle for supremacy. For the first time, Mortal Kombat X gives players the ability to choose from multiple variations of each character impacting both strategy and fighting style. Players step into an original story showcasing some of the game’s most prolific characters including Scorpion and Sub-Zero, while introducing new challengers that represent the forces of good and evil and tie the tale together.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
7.7
Mortal Kombat X

Mortal Kombat X

Platform: PC
April 13, 2015
Mortal Kombat X combines cinematic presentation with all new gameplay to deliver the most brutal Kombat experience ever, offering a new fully-connected experience that launches players into a persistent online contest where every fight matters in a global battle for supremacy. For the first time, Mortal Kombat X gives players the ability to choose from multiple variations of each character impacting both strategy and fighting style. Players step into an original story showcasing some of the game’s most prolific characters including Scorpion and Sub-Zero, while introducing new challengers that represent the forces of good and evil and tie the tale together.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
5.8
Tower of Guns

Tower of Guns

Platform: Xbox One
April 10, 2015
Tower of Guns is a first-person shooter for gamers who simply want to arm themselves with the biggest guns imaginable, dispatching a whole array of enemies and perils in a tsunami of bullets, battle massive bosses, upgrade abilities and modify gear to make themselves the ultimate force. Whenever the gamer dies, she returns to the beginning of the challenge, only stronger and better-equipped than before, ready to face varying level layouts and enemies, keeping the action fresh and challenging.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
6.1
Dead Synchronicity: Tomorrow Comes Today

Dead Synchronicity: Tomorrow Comes Today

Platform: PC
April 10, 2015
A dying reality, a universe that is fading into the background. A merciless world that gets sick and vanishes. No past, no present, no future; only the impending moment of “dead synchronicity” ahead. Will you be able to stop it? Because, otherwise... what will you do when Time dissolves itself?
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.5
I Am Bread

I Am Bread

Platform: PC
April 9, 2015
The story of a solitary slice of bread's epic and emotional journey as it embarks upon a quest to become toasted.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
4.9
Lakeview Cabin Collection

Lakeview Cabin Collection

Platform: PC
April 9, 2015
Relive the horror movies of the 70s and 80s by answering the question: What would you do if you found yourself in a slasher film? The Lakeview Cabin Collection is an exploration of the world of cult horror movies through sandbox gameplay. You find yourself at the beautiful Lakeview Cabin with a handful of sexy companions, and enough toys and supplies to make your weekend a blast! But when eldritch horrors crawl out from the lake, you’ll need to blast, shoot, chop and burn your way to survive. Play as four companions as they use anything they can find to survive in a horror experience in the tradition of Evil Dead, Friday the 13th, and The Hills Have Eyes. Whatever you do, DON’T GO TO THE CABIN!
Metascore:
70
User Score:
6.5
Affordable Space Adventures

Affordable Space Adventures

Platform: Wii U
April 9, 2015
Affordable Space Adventures is a 2.5D side scrolling spaceship simulator. You are using the GamePad as a Heads Down Display - spaceship cockpit, and you have to configure all the systems in order to fly around undetected on an alien planet. You can either pilot the Small Craft TM solo, or fly as a crew of 2 to 3 players, requiring a lot of communication between the players.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.1
Devious Dungeon 2

Devious Dungeon 2

Platform: iOS
April 9, 2015
Devious Dungeon 2 is a medieval action platforming game by the creators of Random Heroes and League of Evil.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Football Manager Classic 2015

Football Manager Classic 2015

Platform: iOS
April 9, 2015
Metascore:
85
User Score:
tbd
Guac' a Mole

Guac' a Mole

Platform: Wii U
April 9, 2015
In a swirly, goofy universe so far away it's unlikely to even exist... You are a doomed planet. Hideous avocado mutants are destroying you from the inside, and a persistent meteor rain is raging down on you. To live a little longer and get a high score you must rotate! Then, instead of you, the meteors will hit the mutants when they crawl up from your insides. While doing so, you could also look at the beautifully hand-drawn universe around you, and listen to the addictive retro-styled music. You know, if you get a spare moment between the meteor hits. Have a blast!
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
Spirit Lords

Spirit Lords

Platform: iOS
April 8, 2015
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Implosion - Never Lose Hope

Implosion - Never Lose Hope

Platform: iOS
April 8, 2015
Twenty years after the fall of Earth, the remnants of the Human race are once again faced with extinction. The time has come to justify our existence. A mysterious life form known as the XADA squares off against humanity's last weapon - the War-Mech series III battle suit.
Metascore:
93
User Score:
8.1
Blue Estate

Blue Estate

Platform: PC
April 8, 2015
Blue Estate is a black-humoured and corrosive rail shooter, adapted from the graphic novel, Blue Estate by Viktor Kalvachev.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
7.9
Pokemon Rumble World

Pokemon Rumble World

Platform: 3DS
April 8, 2015
Control cute Toy Pokemon and have exhilarating battles in Pokemon Rumble World! This downloadable game for systems in the Nintendo 3DS family is packed with Pokemon that you can battle and befriend. You can collect 719 species of Pokemonall the ones that have appeared in the video games up through Pokemon Omega Ruby and Pokemon Alpha Sapphire. When you defeat one of the wild Pokemon you meet in a stage, it sometimes becomes your friend. Even Mega-Evolving Pokemon will join the battles, a first for a game in the Pokemon Rumble series! Befriend as many Pokemon as you canas you collect more species of Pokemon, your Adventurer Rank goes up. As your Adventurer Rank goes up, the shop will offer more products, and stages will feature stronger Pokemon. It's not just Pokemon that will appear in Pokemon Rumble World. Your Mii character will also appear in your game, as well as the Mii characters of players you pass! It's the first time in the Pokemon Rumble series that Mii characters have joined in to interact with Pokemon and have adventures together. Your story is set in the kingdom of toys, and the adventure starts when the king summons you. He explains his frustration at having only one Pikachu. In contrast, a mysterious magician has captured several Pokemon! So the king asks you to show that magician a thing or two by collecting lots more Pokemon, and he lends you his Pikachu to get you started on your adventures. Depart from the castle town via a hot-air balloon to get to different areas where wild Toy Pokemon await! It's fun to connect with other friends playing Pokemon Rumble World. Players can visit your castle town via StreetPass. Connect your Nintendo 3DS system to the Internet, and Mii characters of faraway players will visit you. They can even provide support for you in future battles in a variety of ways. Poke Diamonds are meant to make your adventures even more exciting and easy. With Poke Diamonds, you can get hot-air balloons, clothes for your Mii character, extras that provide more fun in your game play, and more. In addition, Poke Diamonds can be used to continue playing in a stage after your Pokemon's HP runs out, as well as to re-inflate hot-air balloons that have become deflated after use. You can acquire them in various ways, including at the beginning of the adventure and when you speak to Mii characters who come to the castle town via StreetPass. You can also purchase Poke Diamonds at the shop in the castle town via Nintendo eShop.
Metascore:
58
User Score:
6.2
Aaru's Awakening

Aaru's Awakening

Platform: PlayStation 4
April 7, 2015
A hand-drawn 2D action platformer set in the mythical world of Lumenox. Master the synergy of Teleportation and charge to defeat evil.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
2.0
Krinkle Krusher

Krinkle Krusher

Platform: PlayStation 4
April 7, 2015
Krinkle Krusher is an action castle defense in which you cast elemental spells to defend your kingdom from the twisted and hungry creatures called Krinkles. After several generations of peace, they happen to come back exactly when the Ancient Tree bears its first fruits in centuries and of course a cake was made from it.
Metascore:
50
User Score:
6.4
MonsterBag

MonsterBag

Platform: PlayStation Vita
April 7, 2015
Forgetful Nia leaves behind her monster backpack, V, on her way to the bus stop. In a world afraid of monsters, help V catch up to Nia while avoiding been seen by the humans. Oh, yeah! Watch out for the apocalypse.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
7.3
Tower of Guns

Tower of Guns

Platform: PlayStation 4
April 7, 2015
Tower of Guns is a first-person shooter for gamers who simply want to arm themselves with the biggest guns imaginable, dispatching a whole array of enemies and perils in a tsunami of bullets, battle massive bosses, upgrade abilities and modify gear to make themselves the ultimate force. Whenever the gamer dies, she returns to the beginning of the challenge, only stronger and better-equipped than before, ready to face varying level layouts and enemies, keeping the action fresh and challenging.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
6.1
Stealth Inc 2: A Game of Clones

Stealth Inc 2: A Game of Clones

Platform: PlayStation 4
April 7, 2015
The ultimate hostile work environment. In Stealth Inc 2, you play the role of a clone escaping a sinister and high-tech testing facility. Stealth Inc 2 tests both your brain and your reflexes over 60 varied levels linked together in a sprawling overworld.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
6.9
Mortal Kombat Mobile

Mortal Kombat Mobile

Platform: iOS
April 7, 2015
Mortal Kombat X combines cinematic presentation with all new gameplay, offering a new fully-connected experience that launches players into a persistent online contest where every fight matters in a global battle for supremacy. For the first time, Mortal Kombat X gives players the ability to choose from multiple variations of each character impacting both strategy and fighting style. Players step into an original story showcasing some of the game’s most prolific characters including Scorpion and Sub-Zero, while introducing new challengers that represent the forces of good and evil and tie the tale together.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
6.4
Element4l

Element4l

Platform: PlayStation Vita
April 7, 2015
Element4l is a moody and experimental platform game, with a strong focus on flow and smooth gameplay, wrapped in an exceptional soundtrack by MindTree In Element4l, you control the state of your character to find your way through a dreamy underworld. Your only hindrances are nature and the sun. It takes a different, experimental approach to classic platform games and challenges you to rearrange your reflexes. The state-changing, physics-based gameplay invites all ages to think logically, and reveals that pressing the right button at the right time, is often more rewarding than mashing buttons. Just when you thought pressing the left button would make your character go left, Element4l crushes this doctrine. Just don't expect an easy platformer. The first time you play element4l, you will struggle... just like the first time you've learned how to ride a bike.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
4.8
Hover: Revolt Of Gamers

Hover: Revolt Of Gamers

Platform: PC
April 6, 2015
A single-player & multiplayer arcade free run / parkour game set in a futuristic alien city. The city is under pressure because of the Great Manager who decided to ban video games and condemn all people enjoying themselves.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.5
Stealth Inc 2: A Game of Clones

Stealth Inc 2: A Game of Clones

Platform: Xbox One
April 3, 2015
In Stealth Inc 2, you play the role of a clone escaping a sinister and high-tech testing facility. Stealth Inc 2 tests both your brain and your reflexes over 60 varied levels linked together in a sprawling overworld. Death is never more than a few moments away, but one of the few advantages of being a clone is that death isn't all that permanent. With no loading screens and no lives to worry about, players are encouraged to use their inevitable demise as a learning tool as they navigate lasers, homicidal robots and terrifying bosses in the ultimate hostile work environment.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
6.3
psyscrolr

psyscrolr

Platform: Wii U
April 2, 2015
A boy with psychic powers beyond his control fights for the future. psyscrolr is a unique platformer with Wii U GamePad Touch Screen elements. In this title, you will play the Scrolr, a boy who has inherited a presence from another world, which gives him psychic powers that he neither wanted nor dreamed of. In the game, you will be helped by the voice of his powers in his head, narrating what is happening as well as assisting in combat. Utilize new mechanics to pull, push, and destroy any obstacle in your way. Enjoy a hub-based layout where you can replay the levels with no penalty for death!
Metascore:
35
User Score:
3.3
Angry Video Game Nerd Adventures

Angry Video Game Nerd Adventures

Platform: Wii U
April 2, 2015
Angry Video Game Nerd Adventures makes it way on to Nintendo consoles.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.0
Underground

Underground

Platform: Wii U
April 2, 2015
Practice makes perfect. Surgical doctors-in-training residents all around the world have access to various box trainers and virtual reality simulators to train and maintain their laparoscopic skill set. However, due to a high workload, at the end of the day not everyone has time and energy to practice on these repetitive machines. By turning these drills into a fun and engaging video game, experienced doctors and doctors-in-training can practice them at home, and, more importantly, have fun while doing so.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
7.6
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