February 2022 - Page 2 of 7

24Feb

By Mark HudsonNo Comments

Grapple Dog Review

Grapple Dog is a unique 2D action-platformer developed by Medallion Games and published by Super Rare Originals. Released 10th Feb 2022, this appears to be the first title from Medallion Games. It's currently on Steam for £11.99. 2D or not 2D If you've followed my previous reviews on Thumb Culture, you'll notice I tend to go for open world 3D games over 2D platformers. The last platformer I played was a fantastic little game called Hoa. Inspired by this, and armed with a new outlook on 2D platformers, join me as I delve into the world of Grapple Dog. Gameplay "Jump, Swing and Zip your way through colourful worlds and exciting challenges in this unique 2D action-platformer! Master the power of the Grapple on your adventure to save the world!" First of all, the title 'Grapple Dog' tel...

24Feb

By JasonNo Comments

PC Reviews

Model Builder Review

Model Builder by developers Moonlit and Kuba Wójcik is unsurprisingly a model building simulator. Everyone at some time in their life has probably built a model, with varying outcomes. Published by Green Man Gaming, I had the pleasure of previewing this game last year when it was a demo. Model Builder - 100% Calming Fun! Has the full release added anything further to the game? Let's see. Gameplay With the free demo now pulled from the Steam store, Model Builder is now officially launched. While the gameplay has not changed at all, there are some areas that have now been unlocked as well as expanded. If you wish to read all about the gameplay and my thoughts on Model Builder, please check out my preview article of the demo since this has not changed. In this article, I will be ...

Uncharted: Legacy of Theives – The Lost Legacy Review

24Feb

By Tony CNo Comments

PlayStation Reviews

Uncharted: Legacy of Theives – The Lost Legacy Review

Having played the original release of The Lost Legacy (read our review here) when it launched back in August 2017, I was excited when the Uncharted: Legacy Of Thieves Collection was announced. I loved the switch to a new, yet familiar lead character. To steal a quote from protagonist Chloe Frazer - "when people have low expectations, it's much easier to take them by surprise". A truer word couldn't be said about this cinematic story-driven action-adventure, as it did take me by surprise and stands as one of my favourite games in the Uncharted series to date. Recharted - The Lost Legacy Developed by PlayStation first-party studio Naughty Dog, this remaster collects PS4 titles A Thief's End and The Lost Legacy in one package and brings them natively to the PS5. There's a welcome upgr...

24Feb

By Gareth TruemanNo Comments

News & Updates

MotoGP 2022 Coming Soon

MotoGP 2022 Coming Soon. MotoGP is back, adding new amazing content and features for both newcomers and core gamers. People, Start Your Engines Milestone and Dorna Sports S.L. are proud to announce MotoGP 22, the next chapter of the celebrated two-wheel racing simulation game. Coming to PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch and Steam MotoGP 22 are set to launch on April 21st, 2022. MotoGP 22 continues the great legacy of the franchise, adding amazing new features to the game. (NINE) Season 2009 is a brand-new mode to re-live one of the most incredible seasons in MotoGP history. Players will enjoy a real docu-film narrated by Mark Neale, director of the best MotoGP documentaries, with more than 50 minutes of original footage from the 2009 Season. ...

24Feb

By Iain culverhouseNo Comments

PlayStation Reviews

Martha Is Dead

Developed by LKA and published by Wired Productions. Martha is Dead has launched on Xbox One, Series S/X, Playstation 4/5 and PC. A thrilling story with lots of tension June 1994, Allied forces have stormed the beaches of Normandy resulting in an estimated 4413 Allied deaths. Life is about to change forever for a young German soldier's family. Martha has been found dead and her twin sister Giulia must deal with the trauma and fallout of her murder, alone. Giulia meanwhile is also hiding a secret....one that began with a simple nod of her head. I discovered Martha is Dead back in November 2020 and was excited to get to grips with the game which was always described as a "Dark Psychological-Thriller". I never expected just how spot-on those 3 words would turn out to be. In a las...

Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream

24Feb

By Mike DifferNo Comments

PlayStation Reviews

Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream

Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream is the latest instalment in the Atelier franchise. It continues the trend of single-player RPGs in a somewhat open-world akin to late 1700s or early 1800s Europe. It was developed and published by Koei Tecmo who have been part of the series since it began on the PS1 in 1997. I was excited to play the game after having enjoyed the Atelier Mysterious Trilogy Deluxe Pack. If you are a fan of the series then I have no doubt you will too. And if you are interested, you can read my review here of the original Atelier Mysterious Trilogy here. The Adventure Continues! Atelier Sophie 2 is available on February 25th on PC, Nintendo Switch, PS4 & PS5. The TC team and I would love to hear your thoughts and opinions on Atelier Sophie 2. So d...

23Feb

By Matt ParkerNo Comments

Switch Reviews

OlliOlli World Review

OlliOlli World is the latest game by Roll 7 - who also created OlliOlli and OlliOlli 2. Published by Private Division, OlliOlli World is out on pretty much everything except mobile. Interestingly, the PC version doesn't support playing with a mouse and keyboard. Has that ever happened before? Any of you that have booted up an OlliOlli game before will know that playing these titles with a mouse and keyboard would be impossible, so it makes sense. I’ve played the previous two OlliOlli games, mainly on the Vita. So I have to say playing OlliOlli World on the Switch made me feel right at home. A Brave New OlliOlli World It’s been 7-ish years since OlliOlli 2 launched. That’s a pretty long time to wait between sequels. Have you been hankering for more OlliOlli in that time? Have you never...

23Feb

By Tony CNo Comments

News & Updates

Tiny Combat Arena Early Access

Combat Flight Sim, Tiny Combat Arena from publisher MicroProse is out now in early access on Steam. "I feel the need... the need for speed!" Developed by a lone developer and former modder Brian Hernandez (aka Why485), the game aims to focus on the fun factor of flight and air warfare. It takes off on Steam early access with a launch. Striking A Balance By offering a highly customizable experience the game caters for both casual and more hardcore players. For those that just want an approachable jump in and play, settings can be disabled to meet these needs. A deeper more engaging experience can also be achieved by fine-tuning these settings. The game's control schemes are also highly customisable, with a litany of input options and fully re-bindable controls. This level of ma...

22Feb

By DanNo Comments

VR Reviews

Just Hoops Quest 2 Review

Ever fancied hitting the local arcade to shoot some hoops but can not be bothered with the crowd? Then Just Hoops is probably the VR title you have been looking for. Available now via the Oculus Store App Lab, Steam and Humble Bundle. Getting Baskets For Days! If you enjoy this VR review then head on over to our website and check out our ever-growing selection of VR reviews. Don't forget, if there is anything VR related that you want to see on our site let us know in the comments below! Gameplay Just Hoops is an arcade VR simulator game that takes you back to the great memories of shooting hoops in return for a pile of tickets. But without the tickets, which can only be a good thing I have enough random bits of junk at home anyway. The game starts you off nice and easy with 2 options f...

22Feb

By Iain culverhouseNo Comments

News & Updates

Elden Ring Launch Trailer

We are days away from one of the year's biggest launches Elden Ring, we now have the official launch trailer. Seek your place as an Elden Lord Premise Taking place in the realm of the Lands Between. Set after the destruction of the Elden Ring and scattering of its shards, The Great Runes. The Lands Between is now ruled over by the demigod offspring Queen Marika the Eternal Players must traverse the realm to ultimately find all the Great Runes, restoring the Elden Ring and in doing so becoming the Elden Lord. Elden Ring is an action role-playing game played in a third-person perspective. Developed by FromSoftware and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. Directed by Hidetaka Miyazaki with worldbuilding by fantasy novelist George R.R Martin who is known for his "A Song of Ice and ...