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Posted April 03, 2020
The first title we welcome on GOG.COM today is KnightShift, a real-time strategy set in the medieval world mixed with fantasy elements. At the time of its release in 2003, the game’s joyful gameplay and fairytale-like graphics captivated adult and young gamers alike.

KnightShift introduced to the gamers elements from Eastern Europe’s early medieval culture and myths. That’s why during the game we witness pagan magic and ritual sites, tamed bears accompanying warriors, and most importantly - cow’s milk as the main currency. KnightShift is available on GOG.COM with a 50% discount until 10th April, 1 PM UTC.

The second classic game, Leo the Lion's Puzzles, focuses on puzzles for the whole family to enjoy. The game is a perfect choice for all those who struggle to keep the children’s busy mind occupied during trying times we face now.

Thanks to it they can team up with kids and join the brave lion Leo as he solves countless puzzles in different sceneries - from the jungle forests to the frozen landscapes of the North Pole. Each puzzle comes with plenty of items and combinations to explore, so we can be sure that our fun adventures with Leo the Lion's Puzzles won’t end too early.

Both KnightShift and Leo the Lion's Puzzles await your discovery. So, gather the warriors, drink milk, and prepare yourself for head-scratching puzzles that will make this weekend full of joy and adventure.
Posted April 03, 2020
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SpecShadow: If GOG re-released Kajko & Kokosz in Polish only... does that mean there will be no problem with releasing Książe i Tchórz (Prince & Coward) or Wacki?
That would be nice.
This! My vote for Książę i tchórz!
Thanks, GOG. By the way - why only purchases made before end of June come with free copy Polanie? Does it mean the game will be unavailable here after that?
Posted April 03, 2020
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SpecShadow: If GOG re-released Kajko & Kokosz in Polish only... does that mean there will be no problem with releasing Książe i Tchórz (Prince & Coward) or Wacki?
That would be nice.
I'd imagine they wouldn't be against releasing them if they're at least decent games, and of course if the legal stuff can be figured out and/or technical issues solved. Not many votes but that doesn't always matter, especially (I think) if Steam doesn't have them and hasn't scooped up a lot of the sales. (of course for new games that don't have time to gather votes)

Wishlist search:

https://www.gog.com/wishlist/games#search=Ksi%C4%85%C5%BCe ,

https://www.gog.com/wishlist/games/wacki_kosmiczna_rozgrywka

I came across "Chłopaki nie płaczą (gra)" on YT - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FYlek9NkfDM ,

[url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ch%C5%82opaki_Nie_P%C5%82acz%C4%85_(video_game]https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ch%C5%82opaki_Nie_P%C5%82acz%C4%85_(video_game[/url])
Post edited April 03, 2020 by tfishell
Posted April 03, 2020
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r8V9b1X3u9VcA12p: Some screenshots are in German so maybe some fans translated it into other languages as well, or could in the future.
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Mr.Mumbles: I don't think it was a mere fan translation as I got a copy of it (or maybe it was a demo? been too long) via my all-time favorite German gaming rag: PC Player. *le sigh* The nostalgia. Gaming news websites just aren't the same. =/

Got quite a few freebies with that magazine, and then they also had those special editions that came with multiple full games for a slightly higher prize.

Another aside: That also reminds of me a great series of late budget releases of bigger games via special magazine editions such as Lucas Arts adventures, Might & Magic 3-5, censored/family-friendly ;) version of Knights of Xentar, and a bunch of others for something like ~10DM each. Can't think of the name anymore, and Google is not being helpful. =/
You're right, besides judging by screenshot "(Victory) Bootup" with "AG" copyright, it must have been an official localization indeed. I'm afraid it's not so easy to add your localization in a game still sold because of copyright issues.

PC Player looks really well done! I read 2 german websites everyday to maintain my German (eurogamer and pcgames) to avoid piling up paper magazines at home. Last time I subscribed to a Game magazine was loooooong ago for Amstrad CPC, there was no disk/cassette joined, you had to type yourself hundreds of BASIC lines for small apps/games (thinking retrospectively, it was actually a good thing to be closer to your machine, better than graphic environments where you could only use your mouse like my subsequent Atari ST).
Posted April 03, 2020
For those who want to dive into Polanie: game doesn't need to be installed, just unpack ZIP from KnightShift extras and run 'START.BAT'. Gameplay is quite demanding despite archaic UI, try it! :)
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Mr.Mumbles: Also, it reminded me a lot more of Warcraft than C&C.
Maybe you're right, more Warcraft in terms of gameplay, C&C-style of construction menu.
Post edited April 03, 2020 by zeffyr
Posted April 03, 2020
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Mr.Mumbles: snip
An american who reads german gaming magazines? Now I`m curous: How comes?
Posted April 03, 2020
Besides X-Blades, Topware could bring I of the Dragon (if GOG can get it running all right), and I know some people really wanted Vendetta Curse of the Raven's Cry here. I hope I of the Dragon shows up at least, quite a few votes.

https://www.gog.com/wishlist/games#search=i%20of%20the%20dr&order=votes_total ,

https://www.gog.com/wishlist/games/vendetta_curse_of_ravens_cry
Posted April 03, 2020
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Mr.Mumbles: snip
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Maxvorstadt: An american who reads german gaming magazines? Now I`m curous: How comes?
Well, half-American. ;) I was born in Germany and lived there until I was 16.
Posted April 03, 2020
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Maxvorstadt: An american who reads german gaming magazines? Now I`m curous: How comes?
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Mr.Mumbles: Well, half-American. ;) I was born in Germany and lived there until I was 16.
Ah, interesting. Why didn`t I see you in the german forum? Might be a good thing to refresh your german language skills. :-)
Posted April 03, 2020
What will happen to Polanie once the promotion is over?
Posted April 03, 2020
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Maxvorstadt: Ah, interesting. Why didn`t I see you in the german forum? Might be a good thing to refresh your german language skills. :-)
"Refresh" would put it mildly. In the intervening 2+ decades my German has become so rusty it's embarrassing. I can still understand most just fine, but writing and speaking it now is an entirely different matter.
Posted April 03, 2020
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Maxvorstadt: Ah, interesting. Why didn`t I see you in the german forum? Might be a good thing to refresh your german language skills. :-)
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Mr.Mumbles: "Refresh" would put it mildly. In the intervening 2+ decades my German has become so rusty it's embarrassing. I can still understand most just fine, but writing and speaking it now is an entirely different matter.
Well, I guess that now is the right time to refresh your skills, since Corona wants you to stay at home.
Posted April 03, 2020
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Mr.Mumbles: I don't get why they only have a Polish version because I know I've played it in German before, and there are screenshots of the German version on mobygames. Not sure if it was ever translated into English.
According to the text on Mobygames:

"German edition, titled Victory and based on floppy disk release, goes beyond the obvious translation/dubbing changes and introduces a plot twist: the campaign map has changed from Polish to German territory in the background, so we no longer unite Slavic tribes (intro animation is absent as well)."

And you're right about the lack of an english version:

"The game was never released in English. There is a fan-made translation named Slavs, which circulates the warez scene."

I can't understand a single word of polish yet I'm interested in this game.
Posted April 03, 2020
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Mr.Mumbles: I don't get why they only have a Polish version because I know I've played it in German before, and there are screenshots of the German version on mobygames. Not sure if it was ever translated into English.
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joppo: According to the text on Mobygames:

"German edition, titled Victory and based on floppy disk release, goes beyond the obvious translation/dubbing changes and introduces a plot twist: the campaign map has changed from Polish to German territory in the background, so we no longer unite Slavic tribes (intro animation is absent as well)."

And you're right about the lack of an english version:

"The game was never released in English. There is a fan-made translation named Slavs, which circulates the warez scene."

I can't understand a single word of polish yet I'm interested in this game.
Polish games/ and other games ( Russian and similar) were among the first pc games i bought, they were fun, affordable and in English and you didnt need the latest Pentium to run them.

Good old floppy disks : old 51/4 and 3.5 inch ( single sided disc and the double side guaranteed , notch the disk to use "both" sides
that is a very long time ago .....ZIP drive also existed but is wasnt common like the floppys.

Anyway usualy the TDK floppys were quite good .
Posted April 04, 2020
So happy that Knightshift (a.k.a. Polanie II) finally came to GOG. I've bought it, installed it.. And I didn't even noticed how first two hours of playing passed. It's still so good as it was back when I was playing it for the first time, in 2004.

Time flies, but Knightshift still tastes great :)

It's true that RTS part is not very sophisticated, but I still enjoy this game highly - and totally recommend to buy it.
Posted April 04, 2020
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zeffyr: Definitely more Eastern than Central tbh.
Definitely think again Geographical midpoint of Europe

"Polanie" was inspired by Warcraft: Orcs and Humans. Earth 2140 was inspired by C&C games.
The interesting fact is that KnightShift was released after Warcraft 3 only because lack of money and resources. Imagine what could be happened if KnighShift was first.

Polanie -- historia "polskiego Warcrafta"
Polanie 2 (KnightShift) - Retro
Sorry but Polish only. I don't get it why he doesn't make English subtitles, he live in Britain.
Post edited April 04, 2020 by topolla
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