April 2022 - Page 2 of 5

21Apr

By Iain culverhouseNo Comments

MotoGP 22 PS5 Review

MotoGP 22 is the latest in the series, developed and published by Italian-based Milestone. Milestone are the minds behind titles such as MXGP 2021, Ride 4, Monster Energy Supercross 2021 and Hot Wheels Unleashed It is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4/5, Xbox One, and Series S/X. Just One More Lap In no way would I regard myself as a MotoGP fan. Despite my admiration for the riders and teams involved, I rarely have the time to watch. However, I have always been a fan of Formula 1 so I decided it was time for me to give the world of MotoGP 22 a try. Gameplay MotoGP 22 is Grand Prix motorcycle racing, aiming to deliver fast-paced nail-biting races that fans of the sport will come to expect. I went with the PlayStation 5 version for this review, boasting new facia...

19Apr

By Owen Khory-DavinsonNo Comments

PC Reviews

Submerged Hidden Depths Review

I think it’s safe to say that everyone has gone through an experience where you want to play something however, the thought of dealing with the competitive nature of online games just isn’t the vibe you want. Instead, you search for a game that doesn’t take a lot of effort to play. Well, look no further, it just so happens that I have the perfect solution for you. Described best as a “relaxploration” game, Uppercut Games Submerged Hidden Depths is the second addition to the series. A game that allows you to sit back, relax, and lose yourself in a unique world. Available on Steam, PlayStation, Xbox, and Google Stadia. An Adventure Without Combat Or The Ability To Die. Is It Playable? I discovered early on, that Submerged Hidden Depths is an adventure game without combat or character heal...

Flat Kingdom: Paper’s Cut Edition Switch Review

19Apr

By Hunter MooneyNo Comments

Switch Reviews

Flat Kingdom: Paper’s Cut Edition Switch Review

It's time for another inclusion into the 2D side-scrolling genre, where a young hero chooses to save the world from an evil monster bent on world domination. This is our review for Flat Kingdom: Paper's Cut Edition. Flat Kingdom: Paper's Cut Edition is a 2D action puzzle game developed by Flat Panda Games and released by Games Starter. It was released on April 7th, 2016 on PC, Switch, and PS4. Flat Kingdom - Paper Mario's fantasy obsessed brother Seeing that the title, you would assume that it makes this seem like a brand new version of a previous game, but it is not. I'm not sure why they chose that but it's an odd feature to add. Anyway, I'm not the best at puzzle games but I do love me some side scrollers and fantasy games so I'm interested to see what this has. Let's hope it's goo...

19Apr

By Iain culverhouseNo Comments

PlayStation Reviews

Road 96 – PS5 Review

French developer and publisher DixiArt are the brains behind Road 96. Having previously released on PC and Nintendo Switch, it is now the turn of the Playstation and Xbox consoles. Get Your Kicks On Road 96 Dixiart is a relatively small studio that has previously been released on both mobile and console. Lost in Harmony was the studio's first title released in 2016 on Android/IOS, Windows and Nintendo Switch. 2018 saw the release of 11-11 Memories retold on PC, Playstation 4 and Xbox One. It was the reveal of Road 96 at The Game Awards that brought massive interest Koch Media were in talks before Swedish based Embracer Group AB acquired DixiArt alongside several other studios in 2021. I had previously posted the news about Road 96 coming to consoles and being interested in giving i...

19Apr

By Mike DifferNo Comments

PC Reviews

Solasta Lost Valley Review

Solasta Lost Valley is a brand new non-linear campaign and the second Solasta expansion after Primal Calling. And comes from the indie developer and publisher Tactical Adventures. Like Crown of the magister, Lost Valley is an isometric turn-based RPG. However, this is a brand new campaign set in the world of Solasta. The titular valley is a long-forgotten region ripe with opportunity but not everyone may feel very welcoming. I enjoyed getting a sneak peek with some of the Tactical Adventures team and have put some of my first thoughts here. Solasta Lost Valley is available now on Steam as well as Xbox Game Pass on PC. The party who went up a mountain and stumbled into the Lost Valley! I enjoyed my time playing Solasta Lost Valley and hopefully, you do too. I and the TC team would ...

19Apr

By Katie TNo Comments

News & Updates

Gameplay Video For Steelrising

The first gameplay video for Steelrising has been revealed by NACON and Spiders. An alternative "what if..?" look at history during the French Revolution in 1789. Vive La Revolution What if King Louis XVI, passionate about watchmaking, had conceived an army of automatons capable of putting down this insurrection? Just think, with no emotion this army would be powerful and cruel, spares no one and violently punishes rebels. Would the barricades be any match for these 'soldiers'? Eugene Vaucauson, an engineer working for Louis XVI has a workshop where he is creating automatons. The player embodies Aegis, the master chief of the automatons, who used to entertain the royals by dancing in court and is now a warrior and Marie Antoinette's bodyguard no less. Appointed by the Queen, Aegis...

19Apr

By Katie TNo Comments

News & Updates

Cat Cafe Manager on Switch and PC

Time to visit the village of Caterwaul, get the old family business back on track and adopt some kitties with Cat Cafe Manager on Switch and PC Sounds Idyllic To Us Too Developer Roost Games and publisher Freedom Games are serving up steaming cups of adorability and wholesome fun in this restaurant managing and cat adopting simulator. Cat Cafe Manager on Switch and PC with Steam and also on Epic Game Store now. As the latest resident of the cosy community Caterwaul Village you are (obviously) the right person to breathe new life into the family business Granny's Cafe and get it spruced up for the grand re-opening. Building the business also benefits the town and friendly locals help you to uncover and solve a magical mystery along the way. It's Down To Who You Know The mor...

Apex Legends Bring Back Popular LTM Flashpoint

19Apr

By Katie TNo Comments

News & Updates

Apex Legends Bring Back Popular LTM Flashpoint

Apex Legends bring back popular LTM Flashpoint with the Unshackled event. EA and Respawn Entertainment reveal an all-new limited-time event. Unshackle Your Battle Royale Running from April 19th to May 3rd this new event will the return of Flashpoint mode and will feature new cosmetics and more. The content of this new Unshackled mode includes: Flashpoint Return- The return of this popular limited-time mode means players can experience Olympus like never before. Large "Flashpoint Zones" replace healing items from the loot pool and heal all Legends inside them. Unshackled Themed Cosmetics - Unlock 40 event-themed cosmetics, including Legendary skins like “Machine Language” Crypto, “Bad Bot” Pathfinder, “Quantum Collision” Wraith, “Slingshot” Valkyrie, “Prison Pacifie...

17Apr

By Gareth TruemanNo Comments

Features

Bunnies In Video Games Old And New

It's April so it's that time of year when we go on Easter Egg Hunts and consume a ridiculous amount of chocolate. It's Easter so we can get away with it, right? Well going on a real hunt may be one thing but finding cute little bunnies in video games is another thing. So our Bunnies In Video Games Old and New will take you through the past and present to find some secret rabbits and even some playable ones. If you liked giving this a read then why not check out my latest review here. You can also catch up with what the rest of the Thumb Culture team is up to on our social media. So all that's left to say is Happy Easter and let's see some bunnies. Starfox - Peppy Hare Let's start with a pretty famous one when it comes to bunnies in games. For a lot of retro gamers, the first thing the...

15Apr

By Marc ArgentNo Comments

PlayStation Reviews

Roguebook Review

Roguebook is a roguelike deck-builder from developer Abrakam, Richard Garfield (of Magic the Gathering fame) and publisher Nacon. The game expands upon Abrakam's previous game, Faeria and plays out on the pages of its Book of Lore. When first watching the trailer for Roguebook it tickled the part of my brain that fell for Hearthstone years ago. Have we been dealt a duff hand, or are we going to be flush with success? Read on to find out more! You've got to know when to hold 'em. Choose your team of two legendary heroes and enter the pages of the Roguebook. Build your deck from hundreds of cards as you play through each unique randomly generated run. Use your brushes and ink to fill in the map as you go! If you enjoy this review, why not check out my Not Tonight 2 review here. Gamepl...