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TopWare
TopWare Interactive – AC Enterprises e.K. is a German video game publisher based in Karlsruhe. The company is best known for publishing the '' Two Worlds'' series developed by its Reality Pump Studios division. History TopWare Interactive was started in 1995 as a video game publishing subsidiary of ''TopWare CD Service AG'' based in Mannheim, Germany, which included two inhouse development studios (ToonTRAXX and TopWare Programy), which was later renamed to Reality Pump Studios based in Poland. In February 2001, TopWare CD Service AG filed for bankruptcy. All rights, including both development studios, were acquired by Zuxxez Entertainment AG. The company was resurrected by Zuxxez in 2005. In 2011, Zuxxez officially changed its name back to TopWare Interactive, thus completely abandoning the Zuxxez brand. TopWare Interactive AG's American company, TopWare Interactive Inc., revealed that it was developing ''Battle vs. Chess'' to be published by SouthPeak Games. Interplay En ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Reality Pump Studios
TopWare Interactive – AC Enterprises e.K. is a German video game publisher based in Karlsruhe. The company is best known for publishing the '' Two Worlds'' series developed by its Reality Pump Studios division. History TopWare Interactive was started in 1995 as a video game publishing subsidiary of ''TopWare CD Service AG'' based in Mannheim, Germany, which included two inhouse development studios (ToonTRAXX and TopWare Programy), which was later renamed to Reality Pump Studios based in Poland. In February 2001, TopWare CD Service AG filed for bankruptcy. All rights, including both development studios, were acquired by Zuxxez Entertainment AG. The company was resurrected by Zuxxez in 2005. In 2011, Zuxxez officially changed its name back to TopWare Interactive, thus completely abandoning the Zuxxez brand. TopWare Interactive AG's American company, TopWare Interactive Inc., revealed that it was developing ''Battle vs. Chess'' to be published by SouthPeak Games. Interplay Ent ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zuxxez Entertainment
TopWare Interactive – AC Enterprises e.K. is a German video game publisher based in Karlsruhe. The company is best known for publishing the '' Two Worlds'' series developed by its Reality Pump Studios division. History TopWare Interactive was started in 1995 as a video game publishing subsidiary of ''TopWare CD Service AG'' based in Mannheim, Germany, which included two inhouse development studios (ToonTRAXX and TopWare Programy), which was later renamed to Reality Pump Studios based in Poland. In February 2001, TopWare CD Service AG filed for bankruptcy. All rights, including both development studios, were acquired by Zuxxez Entertainment AG. The company was resurrected by Zuxxez in 2005. In 2011, Zuxxez officially changed its name back to TopWare Interactive, thus completely abandoning the Zuxxez brand. TopWare Interactive AG's American company, TopWare Interactive Inc., revealed that it was developing ''Battle vs. Chess'' to be published by SouthPeak Games. Interplay Ent ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Two Worlds (video Game)
''Two Worlds'' is a 2007 high fantasy action role-playing game developed by Reality Pump and published by TopWare Interactive in Europe and by SouthPeak Games in North America for the Xbox 360 and Microsoft Windows. A sequel, ''Two Worlds II'', was released in Europe in 2010 and in North America in 2011. Gameplay The game takes place in a real-time three-dimensional fantasy landscape. As such it has drawn comparison with '' The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion''. Much like in ''Oblivion'' and '' Gothic 3'', the gameplay is non-linear. The player is free to explore the game world, accepting side quests at will. There is however, a core quest, centering on rescuing the protagonist's sister, who is being held for ransom by mysterious forces who are scheming to open the tomb of Aziraal, the god of fire. The game does not utilize fixed character classes like other role-playing games. As the character gains experience and levels, it is possible to invest gained Attribute Points into any ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Raven's Cry
''Raven's Cry'' is a 2015 action-adventure video game that interweaves fictional events and characters with historical ones from the 17th-century Caribbean. The game features historically accurate architecture and pirates. ''Raven's Cry'' follows the character of Christopher Raven, who was the only survivor of an attack by pirates and is now seeking vengeance. Upon release, the game was panned by critics, and considered one of the worst video games of 2015. The game was re-released as ''Vendetta: Curse of Raven's Cry'' on 20 November 2015. Gameplay The story is divided into chapters. In these chapters, Christopher, the player controlled character, is tracking down a particular pirate known as Neville Scranton, who he blames for leading some former pirates who took part in the massacre of the only people he has ever loved. ''Raven's Cry'' also features role-playing game elements, including morality system, side-quests, and magic items, which can increase character attributes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Raven's Cry (video Game)
''Raven's Cry'' is a 2015 action-adventure video game that interweaves fictional events and characters with historical ones from the 17th-century Caribbean. The game features historically accurate architecture and pirates. ''Raven's Cry'' follows the character of Christopher Raven, who was the only survivor of an attack by pirates and is now seeking vengeance. Upon release, the game was panned by critics, and considered one of the worst video games of 2015. The game was re-released as ''Vendetta: Curse of Raven's Cry'' on 20 November 2015. Gameplay The story is divided into chapters. In these chapters, Christopher, the player controlled character, is tracking down a particular pirate known as Neville Scranton, who he blames for leading some former pirates who took part in the massacre of the only people he has ever loved. ''Raven's Cry'' also features role-playing game elements, including morality system, side-quests, and magic items, which can increase character attribute ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jack Orlando
''Jack Orlando: A Cinematic Adventure'' is a 1997 point-and-click adventure game by Polish developer Toontraxx and German publisher TopWare Interactive. In 2001, a director's cut version was released, which adds the choice between easy and normal difficulty. The game was re-released in 2009 on GOG.com, and on January 26, 2012, a port of the director's cut was released on Steam. Plot The player takes the role of Jack Orlando, a private detective in the post-prohibition 1930s who is framed for murder. Once a respected detective during prohibition for catching bootleggers, he now struggles with crippling alcoholism in the wake of the 21st Amendment. Orlando is given 48 hours to clear his name and find the real killers. Reception The game received mixed reviews from critics. Just Adventure described the game's puzzles, plot, and audio as "a mixed bag", giving the game an overall C− rating. Adventure Gamers rated it 2 out of 5 stars, strongly criticizing the gameplay, puzzle ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shadows Over Riva
''Realms of Arkania: Shadows over Riva'' (German title: ''Das Schwarze Auge: Schatten über Riva,'' translated as "''The Dark Eye: Shadow above Riva"'') is a role-playing video game based on the German role-playing game system Das Schwarze Auge by Attic Entertainment Software. It is the sequel to '' Realms of Arkania: Blade of Destiny'' and '' Realms of Arkania: Star Trail''. The original German version of the game was published by TopWare Interactive in 1996. Sir-Tech released the English version in 1997. The game was re-released for Windows in 2009 on GOG.com, and for macOS in 2013; it released in 2014 on Steam. Plot ''Shadows over Riva'' continues after '' Realms of Arkania: Star Trail''. After uniting the dwarves and elves, the party stops by the harbor city of Riva, which is under siege by the Orcish hordes. The countryside's once-lucrative dwarven mine has been decimated and occupied by the Orcs after a string of well-coordinated attacks. For some unknown reason, the magist ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Enclave (video Game)
''Enclave'' is a third-person 3D action role-playing game developed by Starbreeze Studios, released for the Xbox on July 2002. A Microsoft Windows port was released in March 2003. A GameCube version was also in development but was eventually cancelled in early 2003. A Wii port, titled ''Enclave: Shadows of Twilight'', was originally slated for the middle of June 2010, and was released in Europe on May 22, 2012. On 4 October 2013, the game was re-released on Steam and GOG.com and made available on OS X and Linux platforms. A remaster published by Ziggurat Interactive titled ''Enclave HD'' is set to release on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One in Q3 2022. In this game, set in a medieval fantasy Historical fantasy is a category of fantasy and genre of historical fiction that incorporates fantastic elements (such as magic) into a more "realistic" narrative. There is much crossover with other subgenres of fantasy; those classed as Arthu ... realm, players can ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Earth 2140
''Earth 2140'' is a 2D real-time strategy computer game created in 1997 by Polish-based Reality Pump Studios and published by TopWare Interactive (later acquired by Zuxxez Entertainment). It has two sequels, ''Earth 2150'' and ''Earth 2160''. Plot Earth 2140 takes place in the year 2140. Previous wars have left much of the Earth a nuclear wasteland, forcing most of the world's population into underground cities. Tensions rise between the Earth's two major factions, the Eurasian Dynasty (ED) and the United Civilized States (UCS), as both sides vie for the world's steadily dwindling resources. A UCS raid on an ED base is enough to ignite the rivalry into full-scale war as the ED fails in its bid to control Mexico and the UCS counterattacks Scandinavia, Great Britain, France, and the Iberian Peninsula. Factions The United Civilized States (UCS) controls all of North and South America, Western Europe and North Africa. His nation is populated mostly by hedonists. As much work as possi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Moon Project
''Earth 2150: The Moon Project'' is a sequel to the real time strategy game ''Earth 2150''. While the game is in fact a stand-alone game, many consider it an expansion pack because it does little more than provide new missions, and weapons. The story takes place alongside the original game's story. ''The Moon Project'' was released in 2000 by Strategic Simulations, Inc. Story Earth's final war is in full swing. The United Civilized States, Eurasian Dynasty, and the Lunar Corporation fight over what is left of the world's resources in order to escape the blue planet before it is destroyed. Meanwhile, on the Moon, the Lunar Corporation discovers the remnants of an alien tunnel system. In it, they find the plans for an orbital super weapon, with the power to attack the Earth from the Moon. While beginning the process of building the weapon, code named "Sunlight", a United Civilized States army appears ready to try to stop them. It is up to the player to decide how it will play out, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gorky 17
''Gorky 17'' (released as ''Odium'' in North America) is a turn-based tactics tactical role-playing video game developed by Polish studio Metropolis Software and published by Monolith Productions for Microsoft Windows in 1999. The game was later ported to Linux by Hyperion Entertainment and published by Linux Game Publishing in 2006. The AmigaOS 4 version was released in 2015. Gameplay The game features two modes: In the real-time 'exploration' mode, the player controls game characters using a mouse in a point-and-click manner to navigate the player characters through the city as well as interacting with various objects in the game world. Combat takes place in preset encounters located in specific areas of each level map. In the combat mode, the screen is divided into squares with player and computer-controlled characters taking turns trying to eliminate the opposing party. In one turn each game character can move by a certain number of squares and use a weapon once, or decide ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
KnightShift
''Polanie II'' , also known as ''KnightShift'' and ''Once Upon a Knight'', is a real-time strategy and role-playing video game hybrid developed by Reality Pump Studios and released by Topware Interactive for the PC Windows Windows is a group of several proprietary graphical operating system families developed and marketed by Microsoft. Each family caters to a certain sector of the computing industry. For example, Windows NT for consumers, Windows Server for ser ... and OS X in 2003. The game is a follow-up to '' Polanie'', published by USER in 1996. ''KnightShift (Director's Cut Special Edition)'' was released for Windows later in 2003. Gameplay Plot Legacy A sequel, ''Polanie 3'' or ''KnightShift 2: Curse of Souls'', was announced in 2004. A playable demo was already available in 2004, with plans for a release in 2005. It was supposed to be a computer rpg-type game, abandoning its real-time strategy roots. The game was supposed to be available for the PC, PlayStatio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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