1C Company

The sequel to Konung: Legends of the North, from Russian developer 1C. Set in the same Scandinavian fantasy realm as the previous title, Konung 2 is the story of 6 great heroes who are all descended from the legendary Titans (hence the game's subtitle). They include Anastasia, the Byzantine archer; Alexander, the fencing master; Helga, the healer; Ratibor, the battle axe-wielding elder; Ejnar, the ferocious ex-prisoner; and Velmira, the vengeful swordswoman.

First game in the Konung series of RPGs developed by 1C.

As its predecessor Dawn of Magic, the game is an action RPG with a big focus on magic. To that end twelve different schools of magic including fire, water and such with over 100 spells are not only available but can also be combined to bring even more variety.

Planet Alcatraz is a real-time post-apocalyptic RPG. It has been described by the developers as a mixture between Neverwinter Nights and Fallout, on a smaller scale. The game features a non-linear plot, extensive dialogues, a character development system similar to Fallout, with Traits, Skills and Perks, as well as a real time with pause combat system. It uses the same graphical engine as the hack'n'slash game Dawn of Magic.

Crossworlds is an expansion for Armored Princess, the sequel to turn-based strategy hit King's Bounty: The Legend. It features several modules including an expanded version of the original campaign and two arena modes focusing on boss battles or random enemy armies. Crossworlds v1.31 is the first of the King's Bounty games to properly support 16:9 resolutions.

Another 3D "russian revival" of a 2D cult classic, Majesty 2 is a fast-paced RTS featuring indirect control over units: you place gold-ladden flags for heroes to pick up and attack/defend a target or explore/avoid an area. Core gameplay is simple and fast, but plan your building wisely, because enemies are everywhere and your tax collectors are frail creatures. Balance is not the game's forte and difficulty is a bit punishing at times, but resource files are pretty easy to cheat-mod...

NecroVisioN is a gory fantasy FPS remotely based on Painkiller's engine and set during WW1. It features a sophisticated combat system that lets you use your character's left hand like never before to shoot, throw, stab... and ultimately host the powerful Shadowhand. Combo kills fuel your body with adrenaline that can be used as a "bullet time" reserve or as a mystical source for the Shadowhand's spells.

Men of War is a real-time strategy video game and the sequel of the 2004 Real time tactics game Soldiers: Heroes of World War II, developed in partnership with Best Way by Digitalmindsoft and published by 1C Company, 505 Games and Aspyr Media. Like the game's predecessor, the single player campaign takes place during World War II and features battles set in Europe and Russia and the new locations Greece and North Africa, across three different campaigns for the Allies, Germans and Soviets.

X-Blades was developed by Gaijin Entertainment. This is a third-person action game where you control Ayumi the treasure hunter. The gameplay is a mix of Painkiller and Dynasty Warriors. As Ayumi collects souls the player is able to purchase upgrades and unlock new attacks for her to use. I buy these types of games for the articles.

You Are Empty is a first-person action game, that offers players an alternative approach to the history of USSR. In the late fifties of the XX century, leading Soviet scientists start experiments that alter human physiology and mentality in order to create super humans capable of building a bright future for communism all over the world. But tampering with the universes' toolbox is not without consequence. As a result, the experiments break free of their creators and go on a rampage throughout the city.