Ace of Spades

Jagex Limited

Ace of Spades is a team-based shooter online in which we'll have to enter a battle armed to the teeth in a pixel environment in a Minecraft. However, although at first sight is just the look, th truth is that it also includes some mechanics similar to the ones we enjoy in the successful Minecraft, such as destroying blocks and placing new ones. The idea is quite original and its potential is excellent, it supports up to 32 players battling simultaneously in massive maps. In short, Ace of Spades is a great idea that can offer you hours of fun. Finally, you can create your own servers if you think the one included in the game don't work properly.

Golden Axe Myths

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Golden Axe Myths is a remake of Golden Axe, the classic action game for arcades and 16-bit consoles. You can choose from four different characters, each with unique abilities and specific weapons. You can even play with several friends on one single computer. A dwarf, an Amazon, and two warriors are the characters that can take you to glory. Both the gameplay and the enemies are very similar to the original game. You can do normal attacks, jump, use magic, and fight ruffians of all shapes, sizes, and colors. From soldiers with hammers to giants wearing heavy armor ... they're all there. The graphics are quite different on this remake. The character models have a cartoon-like aesthetic that is really well done, but doesn't match the general violence in the game. Golden Axe Myths is a really fun game that offers lots of hours of entertainment, as well as a gameplay that never goes out of fashion.

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Blood Monkey

Deity

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Deity, according to its developers, is a stealth action game with unique gameplay mechanics, inspired in large part by games like Diablo, Torchlight, and Batman: Arkham Asylum. But what exactly is it all about? In Deity we play the role of a mysterious purple demon deity whose world is being attacked by celestial creatures aiming to wipe out any evil creature with breath left in it. Unfortunately for them, we control this demon, whose powers will let us crush all enemies using stealth and darkness. Because our evil hero is not particularly skilled at direct combat, we have to make full use of his talent for finishing off unexpected enemies from the security of the shadows. The graphics are very well done and are especially impressive when considering that absolutely everything, including the custom engine, was created from zero for this game. The interplay of shadows and light effects is masterfully reproduced, and the character figures, although rather simple, still make the grade. Deity is exceptionally short, and can be easily finished in a single sitting. But the developers' goal was not to create a long experience; rather, they aimed to show off the unique gameplay mechanics without too many flourishes. And in this regard, they achieved their goal. Deity is a treat that ends quickly, but a delicious one through and through.

Love

LÖVE2D

Love is an online action and adventure game where you have to make alliances with other players online in order to defeat the other group in the dreamlike world flush with detail. Your aim is to protect your monolith while at the same time trying to destroy the enemy tribe's monolith. To do that, you have to move through an open world in first-person perspective, exploring your surroundings, picking up tokens, and attacking your enemies if they dare cross your path. As your progress you'll get new tools and skills for your team, which let you shape the ground and improve your base's structure. Love's graphics are ... peculiar. As you can tell from the images, the entire game has been designed with an aesthetic that's part watercolor drawing and part mosaic, resulting in a unique experience. Love is a very special game. Its gameplay might seem a bit complicated at first, but once you get the hang of it, you'll discover a very fun title with fascinating details.

Dungeons and Dragons

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Dungeons and Dragons is a two-dimensional action game set in the Dungeons & Dragons universe, where you can use one of two playable characters to fight against dozens of fantastic creatures like orcs, trolls, and goblins. Gameplay is very simple, since normally all you need to do is advance from the left side to the right side of the screen fighting against all of the enemies in your path. Luckily, you have magic and special abilities in addition to your regular attacks. This Dungeons and Dragons game borrows many elements from other, similar titles when it comes to its graphics and visual aesthetic. For example, the vast majority of the sounds have been taken from Baldur's Gate, while most of the graphics come from some of the Dungeons and Dragons tabletop games. You can play Dungeons and Dragons alone or with a friend sharing your computer. It also has survival mode and training mode so you can practice before launching into a long campaign. Dungeons and Dragons is a fun action game that is sure to please not only D&D fans, but also anyone who enjoys action games.

Pocket World DC edition

Scruffy Dragon

Pocket World DC Edition is a two-dimensional fighting game that uses the MUGEN engine. As you might have guessed, the game allows you to fight with all of the best characters from the DC universe, who are depicted in 'super deformed' style. Superman, Batman, Wonderwoman, Lex Luthor, Joker, Flash, Green Lantern, and Aquaman are just some of the characters featured in this game, each with their own unique arsenal of attacks. You can participate in one-on-one matches, or two-on-two, just to spice things up a little. Pocket World DC Edition doesn't just have your favorite characters, but also some famous places from DC comics. The entrance to Arkham Asylum, the roof of the Daily Planet, and Lex Luthor's own headquarters are a couple of the scenes that you'll have access to. Pocket World DC Edition is a fun 2D fighting game, with a good amount of playing modes (including versus, to play against friends using the same computer) to help you take advantage of its large collection of characters.

The Last Phoenix

Sad Slime Games

The Last Phoenix is an action game that employs similar gameplay to those classic arcade flight-simulators. But this time, you're wearing the feathers of the last Phoenix in its fight against other mythological birds. You'll face off against these creatures with the help of your talons and special attacks. Now, although you'll have to confront many enemies, your main object in the game is to restore life and color to the world. So you'll need to complete a series of missions within each level, none of which are very easy thanks to the constant attacks of your foes. The game's levels are quite big and give you a lot of freedom to explore, soaring around the sky, fighting enemies, and discovering secrets. And this is the best part of The Last Phoenix: the freedom of movement that your Phoenix enjoys. You can launch charge attacks that turn your protagonist into a streak of mortal fire, or attack with your talons to destabilize anyone else in the air. There are even special attacks that unleash firestorms capable of burning the scene to a crisp. Graphically, The Last Phoenix is truly impressive. Correct use of the Unreal Engine has made the game attractive, with spectacular animations for the birds, all of which combines to leave you awe-struck, The Last Phoenix is a fun, beautiful game that presents a pretty original concept - maybe somewhere between Okami and Il-2 Sturmovik.

Duke Nukem Forever 2013

Gambini & Mikko Sandt

Duke Nukem Forever 2013 is a 'mod' of Duke Nukem 3D (you'll need to have it installed) that'll let you play a very different version of the 'Forever' that went on sale and, as many may remember, was shot down by critics. In this Duke Nukem 3D original conversion you'll be able to enjoy a different story that, apart from having tons of new locations and situations, also comes with several new enemies and non-playable characters that will form part of a plot in which Duke will, of course, have to save the earth yet again. Among the new features included in this mod is the option of seeing non-interactive scenes in which, apart from being told the story, you’ll live movie-like experiences in pure Call of Duty style. The similarities with the Activision game however end here, as Forever 2013 offers live action, without cover or life regeneration. Duke Nukem Forever 2013 is a cool mod that will drive unconditional Duke Fans insane with excitement. They'll find tons of parallels to previous Duke Nukem Forever versions that have been released over the years.

Of Guards and Thieves

SubvertGames

Of Guards and Thieves is a competitive multiplayer action game in which the players are divided into two sides: the robbers and the police. The goal of the robbers will be to steal a valuable artifact from a safe, while the goal of the police will be to stop them. With this approach, the game puts the two teams of up to four players on a fairly closed and dark map. On it, the robbers will have to get to the safe and get out alive; while the police will have to do everything possible to prevent this from happening. Both sides, for added fun, are armed to the gills. The game will allow you to create your own games to play with friends, although you will always need to play online, since there are no bots or computer-controlled enemies. Because of this, if you want to play Of Guards and Thieves, you will need an Internet connection. Of Guards and Thieves is a revision of the legendary playground game 'cops and robbers', with added pistols and graphics in which lights and shadows play a fundamental role. In fact, you can turn on and off all the lights in a scene whenever you like.

Subvein

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Subvein is a multiplayer action game in which, from a zenith perspective, you have to fight other players from all over the world in closed scenarios. What sets Subvein apart from other similar titles is that you control mutants. This means that besides using all kinds of weapons (shotguns, machine-guns, handguns, knives, etc.) you can also use special powers. To access these abilities, which let you, for instance, create a protective barrier around your character, you have to gain experience by killing many enemies. In Subvein, you not only use weapons and mutant abilities, you can also access many different vehicles to move faster through the scenario. That said, you first have to buy them with the money you get every time you complete missions and objectives. Subvein is a really fun multiplayer game that offers a lot more than it might seem at first sight. Naturally, it's a lot more than just a clone of Counter Strike 2D.

Dead of Knight

TiltTeam

Dead of Knight is a 3D action game where the players control a knight that, after being murdered, comes back to life in the dungeons of a castle looking for revenge. You will have to play through different levels filled with enemies (mainly skeletons, zombies and other 'undead') and finishing them all off. Luckily you will have a good range of attacks to defend yourself, although using them has a very high price. The interesting turn in the gameplay of Dead of Knight is that your life bar and energy bar are the same. And to use any attack that is not basic, you will need to use this energy. So you'll have to be very careful when using special attacks. Luckily, one of the attacks of the game allows you to grab any enemy and drain his vital energy to replenish yours. Dead of Knight is an independent and free action game that has an excellent visual part (with support for resolutions up to 1920x1080), it's made to play with an Xbox 360 controller and it offers a few hours of good fun.

FireFall

Red 5 Studios

FireFall is a MMO third person shooter in which players can take part in amazing mass battles against both an artificial intelligence, and other human players. FireFall's main mode is 'Players Vs Computer', with the artificial intelligence taking on the role of hordes of all types of creatures which will try to finish off your character and the rest of the team. But you'll also find a 'Player Vs Player' (PVP) mode in which you'll put your skills to the test by fighting against other players from all over the world in an attempt to prove who’s better. The most important thing to do before heading off to shoot is, however, to create your character and choose a battleframe for him. This means you'll have to choose a class for your character and improve the different skills you'll get along with it. Recon, Assault, Biotech, Engineer, and Dreadnaught... The battleframes are almost exactly equivalent to the classes which most shooter games typically use. When it comes to graphics, FireFall is a truly great game; its mains source of inspiration seems to have been Borderlands. From its visual finish in general, to the stage and character designs are reminiscent of Gearbox. FireFall is a very fun online shooter in which players can fight side by side with their friends... or fight each other to the death.

Golden Axe Genesis

SEEP

Golden Axe Genesis is an action game created by fans of the Golden Axe franchise. It takes many elements from other games in the franchise and uses them to tell a story exploring the origins of the Golden Axe saga. Players can choose from several different game modes, among which are the obligatory story mode, which can be played alone or with up to four players, and a dual mode, where you can take on other human players on the same computer. Genesis Golden Axe has a large cast of characters, among which are all the characters from the other installments in the series, plus some additional ones such as Death Adder. Each of these characters, of course, has their own special skills and attributes. The dwarf, for example, hits far stronger than the Amazon. However, as everyone knows, the magic of the Amazon's silver dragon is far more powerful than the magic of the dwarf. Golden Axe Genesis is an entertaining traditional action game. It uses many traditional elements from the series to provide a whole new game with lots of interesting new possibilities, like the ability to play the story mode along with four people.

GunGirl

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GunGirl is a 2D action game where you play an explosive heroine who, armed to the teeth, has to beat different levels, killing all the enemies she comes across and overcoming all the traps she encounters along the way. During your adventures, you find different types of enemies that range from simple (and stupid) zombies to some of the Doom saga's most eccentric enemies. All of them are divided up among the 16 different levels, where you have to fight against four different final bosses. Although action is fundamental in GunGirl and, as such, you have a good arsenal of different weapons to combat your enemies with, the platforms are also considerably important. Your heroine is capable of doing a double jump from the beginning, letting you achieve some stunning jumps and avoid some rather complicated traps. GunGirl is a very entertaining 2D action game whose strong point is its straight-forward gameplay that's easy to get used to. Also, its soundtrack is excellent.

National Mech League

Team Baking Power

National Mech League is a third-person action game starring robots, where you'll control a 'mech', armed with machine guns and shotguns, whose distinctive feature is an elegant cowboy hat. Your mission is to get through a grueling tournament by destroying your enemies to gain money and visibility. All of the battles are full of publicity, and performing well when you're close to an ad will net you even greater benefits. Controlling your robot is done like in many traditional dual stick shooters. In other words: you'll aim with your mouse (or the right stick) and move your robot with your keyboard (or the left stick). With this simple control system and an armful of weapons, you can crush the dozens of enemies that will be thrown against you. National Mech League is a fun third-person action game with excellent graphics and some truly funny moments - we need to make a special mention for the competition's presenter, Lisa Jann.

Evil Dead 2 Redux

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Evil Dead 2 Redux is a beat'em up set in the world of Evil Dead, starring the charismatic Ash Williams, who is armed with his chainsaw, his 'boomstick' (a double-barreled shotgun) and the Necronomicon and who will have to face the hordes of hell once again. This time, Ash will have face tons of creatures from the after-world in hand-to-hand combat. At first, he will only run into zombies, skeletons or possessed dogs, but as you go forward you will find more powerful enemies including demons or even the legendary 'hunters' from the Resident Evil saga. While you will only have one attack button, one defense button, and one jump button, you can carry out tons of different attacks using different combinations of those buttons. With the traditional 'half moon,' for example, you can pull out Ash's shotgun, while you can use other combinations to cast different spells with the Necronomicon. Evil Dead 2 Redux is a noteworthy beat'em up, which perfectly combines the fun of the traditional games of this genre with the charisma of the original movies. This is one of the most enjoyable games in the Evil Dead saga that you will find, and it's completely free.

Indie Action

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Indie Action is a two-dimensional fighting game along the lines of Super Smash Bros, where you can play as one of various characters from some of the most famous independent titles out there - and fight against the others. Available characters include the heroes of: The Dishwasher, Aquaria, Iji, Barkley: Shut Up, and Jam or Trilby: The Art of Theft. Each can perform their own special moves, which range from shooting a basketball to shooting a shotgun. Indie Action has several different playing modes, so you can fight melee-style, in teams, two-player, or four-player, all on the same screen. And you'll have more than a dozen different levels to fight in. We should point out that all of the characters were designed especially for this game, and all of them are excellently animated. Indie Action is a great two-dimensional fighting game that tries to fill a big hole in PC gaming: Super Smash Bros-style action games.

Theseus - Return of the Hero

Sigma Team

Theseus - Return of the Hero is a top-view action game where you control Theseus, a war hero who, after arriving to a small town in central Europe, finds himself immersed in a war between humans and an invading alien race. You can use six different weapons, and upgrade them as you progress through the game. At first, you'll only have pistols, but shotguns, machine guns, and grenade launchers will soon be at your disposal. However, you don't want to waste any ammunition, because it is often quite scarce. If you run low on ammo during the ten missions that make up the main adventure in Theseus - Return of the Hero, it'll be because you'll be facing thousands and thousands of bloodthirsty aliens. They attack in enormous waves composed of several hundred enemies all together. Between missions, you can improve your character's abilities and buy new equipment, which will make the next levels a little easier. Theseus - Return of the Hero is the sequel to the great game Alien Shooter, and uses pretty much identical gameplay. In other words: kill, kill, and kill, without worrying about anything else.

Derelict

DerelictOrg

Derelict is a tactical first-person action game where you control a squadron of space marines boarding the UTS Atlas intergalactic star cruiser with the objective of rescuing any survivors of a biochemical accident. You will control all of the members of your marine squadron simultaneously, with the ability to alternate from one to another whenever you want. Each member has their own individual special ability, which means that you can use one to launch grenades, while another, for example, never has to recharge. In addition to controlling your marines in first person, you can view a tactical map of the zone where you're located, so that you can give rapid orders to your men. That helps your team move quickly through the ship, without you having to control each member directly. Your men will always shoot when confronted by an enemy, but you have to be very careful about these situations, since a sole marine may not be able to survive an encounter with a dangerous creature. Derelict is a realtime strategy action game that, despite not having great graphics (both the graphics and sound are lacking), offers a unique and quite spectacular playing experience. It's something between horror and science fiction, and that's simply awesome.

Dead Squared

SMG Studio

Dead Squared is a first person action game where you control the new employee of one of the most dangerous secret government agencies in the world. And, of course, something goes wrong, as usually happens during your first few days at a new job. As soon as you start the game, you'll find yourself trapped in a maze-like complex full of monsters, which you will have to blow to pieces if you want to survive. Luckily, you will start the game with a pistol and a machine gun... and with the possibility of creating many more weapons. Dead Squared not only has 'cell shading' graphics that are similar to those of Borderlands, but it also shares the possibility of getting tons of different weapons. You just have to go to an object creation bank and start rifling through the objects in your inventory in order to create new weapons. Though most of the rooms are very similar, the complex design is random, so you'll never play the same game twice. In addition, each time you kill enemies you'll gain experience to improve your character. Dead Squared is a first person action game with role-playing aspects, and it has amazing graphics. The best thing about it is that this free game includes enough content to let you play for hours.

Haymaker

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Haymaker is a 2D fighting game where you can choose between four different characters to let loose in a series of levels set in the United States in the 50s. Each of the playable characters in Haymaker has their own hits and special attacks. Learning those moves isn't that difficult, since to perform a super attack you only need to push one button (the right trigger on a Xbox 360 controller). As in most fighting games, Haymaker gives you the option of playing against the computer, which is quite difficult, or against a friend using the same computer. Luckily, Haymaker is totally compatible with Xbox 360 controllers, so it's not a problem to connect two players to the same machine. Haymaker is a 2D fighting game that, even if it's not especially entertaining, does have some outstanding graphics. The main problem with Haymaker is that it has very few characters and moves, but it makes up for that with some great visuals that you're sure to enjoy.

Everything Went Better than Expected

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Everything Went Better than Expected is an action game where you play a character that goes to a costume party, talks with other people, has one too many drinks, and has to go to the restroom. The problem is that while you're in the bathroom, a mysterious accident happens, and everyone in the party turns into creatures from hell. So when you come out, you have to fight them all using a baseball bat and a shotgun. The gameplay is simple: you have to move through 2D scenarios, killing all the enemies that get in your way. That said, you have to be very careful, since if an enemy touches you even once, you're dead. One of the coolest things about Everything Went Better than Expected is you can choose your costume at the beginning of the game. Jango Fett, Walter White, Moss, Guy Fawkes, and Kick-ass are just some of the possibilities. Everything Went Better than Expected is a 2D action game with a fun retro look, charming graphics, and a fun, yet challenging gameplay.

Sega Brawlers Megamix

DJGameFreakTheIguana

The 90's SEGA is, without a doubt, the one which produces the most nostalgia and brings back the best memories thanks to the legendry sagas born back in those days. Sega Brawlers Megamix is a tribute to that era and brings together a large number of characters from back then. You can choose over twenty characters from different sagas such as Sonic, Streets of Rage, Golden Axe, and Battletoads; each one of them has its own attacks and special moves. You can play in an Adventure mode, in which you choose any hero from the roster and then pass a series of levels, running through scenes from the different sagas mentioned and many more. Another game mode, Arcade, has you facing off successive waves of enemies, in cases in which combat is unfair and you face several rival combatants alone, the game's AI controls some characters which join your team. There is also a crazy version which resembles a 'Royal Rumble' typical to wrestling that will have several characters fighting each other until only one is left. All the game modes can be played cooperatively with up to four players at a time, transforming the game into a crazy madness in which you barely know which hero you control. A true jewel for nostalgic players.

SuperQOT

SUPERHOT Team

SuperQOT is a first-person shooter from the developers of the hit Super Hot; here, the gameplay of Super Hot is combined with the dark universe of Quake. Yes, that's right: the original Quake from id Software. For those of you who are seriously out of the loop, the gameplay in Super Hot (and consequently SuperQOT) is very simple: it's a first-person shooter where everything happens in slow motion, except for when the player moves. When the player moves, all the enemies also move (and attack) at normal speed. The visuals in SuperQOT have also been perfectly adapted to the Super Hot aesthetic. Absolutely everything in this game is taken directly from the original Quake. Settings, enemies, sound effects, and even weapons: wonderfully, all from Quake, and you can tell. SuperQOT is a first-person shooter that combines tradition and innovation in a unique and glorious free game, allowing you to enjoy one of the great classics of gaming history seen through a very different lens.

Kingdom Lost

PsychoSeal

Help Princess Leana save her kingdom from collapsing in the 2D action game Kingdom Lost. In this exciting game, your first mission will be to simply escape from the castle alive and try to rescue your father from the rebels. Kingdom Lost has a fast-paces battle system that will require some quick reflexes! To attack enemies, simply tap on the buttons as they appear on the screen. which are usually letters such as K, L, or Y. Use the same controls to defend yourself from enemy attacks. Tap the buttons at just the right time, and you'll be able to wipe out your enemies without even getting a scratch! The adventure begins in the depths of the castle's catacombs, where you'll face loads of ghoulish skeletons, as well as a powerful evil witch who will be much harder to defeat! Thankfully, you have some healing potions to use if you get into dire straights. Overall, Kingdom Lost is a promising action game -with a bit of RPG gameplay thrown in- that has charming, pixelated graphics and a unique combat system. Give it a try and see if you can save Princess Leana's kingdom!

Marathon Infinity

Bungie

Marathon Infinity is the third installment of the popular saga created by Bungie, the developers of the Halo and Destiny franchises. This game was originally released for Mac in 1999, and for Windows five years later. Marathon Infinity continues the story of the previous two games, but adds some plot twists by means of a time paradox. Bungie released the source code for Marathon Infinity in 1999, which lead to the development of Aleph One, an open-source game engine able to run the Marathon Trilogy on modern Mac, Windows, or Linux machines. This version uses the same game engine, which means you can play in high resolution and in widescreen format, as well as customize both the graphics and controls. Marathon Infinity's campaign is even longer than that of the second game, although the places and enemies are very similar. Once again, this game features a new weapon: a small machine gun. While it has a longer and more extensive campaign, it still presents the storyline through terminals that you'll find as you advance through the game. Not only that, but you'll sometimes play in different moments in space and time. Marathon Infinity is an outstanding FPS that looks great, thanks to the Aleph One game engine. Just like the other two installments in the saga, the online mode is still playable, although you'll need to find some other users to play with.

PI.EXE

Zenberry Games

PI.EXE is an action platformer developed by ZenBerry Games that is set within a server operating system. In it, we will control a character who acts as an antivirus and whose goal is to wipe out all the malware present in the shape of different enemies. Depending on the malware, we will have to either kill it or dodge it. The gameplay of this action platformer will allow us to jump by leaning on the walls or move in a certain direction using the attack movement. With these clues, we will have to solve the different obstacles and enemies found in the game. There is only one attack movement, which we can execute in any direction. However, the attack wears out, and if we miss, we will have to wait for it to recharge or press the button to accelerate the charge. But if we kill an enemy using the attack, we won't have to wait for the recharge, and so we will be able to make faster combos. The difficulty will increase as we level up. If we die, we will have to start the level from scratch, so it will be crucial to learn how to gauge our time in order to survive for as long as possible. To complete the levels, we must find the key and go to a door. All in all, PI.EXE is a good option if you are looking for a fun platformer that provides an interesting challenge. Graphically, the game looks very good and consumes very few resources. We can set the resolution to 720p, 1080p, 1440p or 4K, as well as enable the vertical synchronization to avoid any tearing. In addition, it is possible to play it with both a keyboard or a controller.

Californication

Comandogdev

C-Dogs SDL

Cxong

C-Dogs SDL is a frenetic shooter game in which up to four players can participate simultaneously, both in cooperative mode and in different PvP modes. The game is based on C-Dogs, a free-to-play title developed in the late 1990s for MS-DoS by Ronny Wester, which despite being relatively little known, had a dedicated fan base. In 2002, Ronny released the game code, which allowed a new group of developers to port the game to SDL, making it compatible with modern computers. In C-Dogs SDL you will find more than a dozen different campaigns, many of them with special rules that will change the general gameplay. Most of these campaigns are inspired by a specific video game, as is the case of Doom, which is inspired by the game of the same name, and will allow you to relive this classic from a new perspective. One of the strong points of the game, moreover, is that you will be able to create and import your own campaigns, so you will have access to a virtually infinite assortment of hours of gameplay. All C-Dogs SDL campaigns can be played either solo or in cooperative mode with up to four players. The only mode that you will not be able to play solo is deathmatch. This game mode is reserved for multiplayer games, in which you will have to try to destroy your friends using the entire arsenal of the game: machine guns, shotguns, grenades, Molotov cocktails, chainsaws, and much more. C-Dogs SDL is a very fun action game, which manages to transfer the experience of the mythical run-and-gun of the late eighties and nineties, to modern computers. Thanks to its enormous versatility, you will be able to enjoy the game either alone, or with one, two or three friends on the same PC, or through a local network.