May 2022 - Page 2 of 6 - Thumb Culture

23May

By Si WoodhamsNo Comments

Doodle Derby PC Review

Doodle Derby is a physics racing platformer inspired by bringing together all the things that once lived in your toybox as a child. Developed by Studio Erikson and published by Headup. Check out my gameplay video below! Final Thoughts Doodle Derby is a great indie game, and as you can see in the video I thoroughly enjoyed playing it and keep going back for more, dam those medals are addictive! For that reason I award it the Thumb Culture Gold Award! Disclaimer: A code was received in order to write this review. YouTube | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Discord | Podcast

23May

By Kael SpindlerNo Comments

PC Reviews

Midnight Ghost Hunt PC Review

How do you make games like Phasmophobia and Prop Hunt better? Why you stitch them together in a Frankenstein-esque attempt to create a miracle and spit in the face of God. At least, that's what Vaulted Sky Games, the developers of Midnight Ghost Hunt, would tell you. And I’ll be damned, but they might actually have the style to pull it off. Available through Steam's Early Access, the ambitious title does a lot to stack up to the experience of the gaming titans it’s riffing from. Sure, there are some rough spots, but this game does a LOT with its concept. Who you gonna call? Midnight Ghost Hunters! Yeah, that doesn’t sound right… I'll tell you right off the bat that this is a game that you should be playing with friends. Much like prop hunt and Phasmophobia before it, Midnight Ghost Hunt ...

23May

By JasonNo Comments

PC Reviews

Dinosaur Fossil Hunter PC Review

Dinosaur Fossil Hunter by Pyramid Games is a simulator game where you get to live out your childhood dream of being a palaeontologist. If it wasn't your childhood dream then you can just pretend to be Ross from Friends instead! Dinosaur Fossil Hunter - We Have a T-Rex! Having come from an initial concept, further developed with the help of a Kickstarter project, Pyramid Games have certainly pushed the boundaries on what I was actually expecting Dinosaur Fossil Hunter to play like! As you read on in amazement, feel free to check out our other reviews or give me your best Dinosaur quote in the comments below! Gameplay So let's get down and dirty straight away and make something very clear. Dinosaur Fossil Hunter is not just any old run-of-the-mill simulator with some dinosaur bones t...

22May

By Gareth TruemanNo Comments

Features

Games To Play Away From Video Games

Video games have been a part of our society since the 1970s. Where it has got to the point of it being the most profitable entertainment in the world. But what about the other forms of games? The card games, the board games. Well, today we are going to take a little look at just a handful of these games and give ourselves some breathing space from video games. As we take a look at Games To Play Away From Video Games. If you enjoyed reading this little feature and the world of games outside video games then why not check 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. Top Trumps Now saying Top Trumps has been around for a while would be an understatement. A company that was founded back in 1978 with only a couple o...

20May

By Katie T1 Comment

News & Updates

Life In Willowdale: Farm Adventures

New video for Life In Willowdale: Farm Adventures reveals the release date and the new exciting combat feature. Got To Protect The Farm And Town Publisher and developer Mindscape, in partnership with publisher Just For Games and developer FRAG Games, has released a new video for their farming-adventure game Life in Willowdale: Farm Adventures. Showing off the game’s exciting combat features as players encounter a variety of wild and extraordinary creatures. The town of Willowdale is surrounded by four Wilderness zones: Flower Fields, Forgotten Forest, Death Desert and the Mighty Mountain. There are enemies to fight in these zones such as the bewildered Outraged Ottis, secluded in The Forgotten Forest. Then big bosses to defeat at the end of each area. The combat is family-friendly a...

20May

By Katie TNo Comments

News & Updates

Call Of The Sea Special Boxed Editions

Meridiem Games is thrilled to announce that two Call Of The Sea special boxed editions are now available for PlayStation. The Journey Edition for PS5 and the Norah Diary Edition for PS4 and PS5. Limited Run With Exclusive In Box Content Developed by Out Of The Blue and published by Raw Fury the limited special editions are now available with exclusive in box content including special artwork and the score on vinyl. Call Of The Sea is set in 1934 and follows Norah as she crosses the South Pacific in search of her missing husbands expedition. She finds herself on an island that is a lush paradise but what secrets does it hold? What will Norah find as she searches for the truth? Clues left by a previous expedition are her guide. Norah's Diary Edition for PS4 and PS5 will include ...

19May

By StuartNo Comments

Previews & Early Access

MultiVersus Exclusive Preview

Ever wondered who would win in a fight between Superman and Bugs Bunny? Well wonder no more, with MultiVersus from Player First Games and Warner Bros Games you get to do exactly that! Pit yourself against teams made up of your beloved Warner Bros characters and fight to the death, well fight till you get smashed into oblivion! The Variety of Characters is Astounding If you enjoyed reading this article then why not check out our discord and join the conversation. Gameplay MultiVersus is one of those games that comes along once in a generation, it turns casual friendly fun into intense battles, it turns friends into enemies. You get the picture... it's intense! With a few game modes in this early access preview that we were amazingly invited to. You get 1v1, 2v2 teams, 2v2 against AI and...

19May

By Mike DifferNo Comments

Features

10 Games That Break The Fourth Wall

For as long as there have been video games, there have been developers adding moments to break the fourth wall. These are times that the game and characters show they are aware of the player and they're within a fictional world. From easter eggs & throwaway comments to sequences changing how we play, they have come in all shapes and sizes. Whether making us laugh, cry or ragequit these moments of self-awareness usually have an effect. I took a look back and chose 10 of the best of these video game moments. The 10 games are in no particular order and are my personal favourites. And there is a spoiler warning for the games listed. I hope you agree with me (at least partially) or if you feel I missed any, please comment below. And to anyone reading this, yes I'm speaking to you, I k...

Star Wars: The Force Unleashed Switch Review

19May

By Ben WilliamsNo Comments

Switch Reviews

Star Wars: The Force Unleashed Switch Review

Before Disney owned the Star Wars IP, came a game aimed at bridging the gap between the two movie trilogies - Star Wars: The Force Unleashed was born. Initially developed by LucasArts, the game has come to the Nintendo Switch via developer Krome Studios and ported by Aspyr. I know what you're thinking - it was only a matter of time really, considering it seems to get released on every console. It even had a Nintendo DS release which was amazing since you could play Star Wars on the go. And a mobile (iOS) release. Players are cast into the role of Darth Vader's secret apprentice, Starkiller. You're trained to hunt down and destroy Jedi. That's right, you aren't playing a hero. You might know that already since the game is rather old now. But if you're new to the game then that's a sellin...

17May

By Katie TNo Comments

News & Updates

Blood Of Heroes Final Battle

It is with sadness that Vizor Games announce the Blood Of Heroes' final battle. Which will take place on May 26th from 5 pm GMT. It Was A Valiant Battle Unfortunately, despite all their best efforts, Vizor Games could not get enough players to take to the battlefield to spill their enemy's blood. Vizor Games ran a closed Beta of Blood Of Heroes from August 26th 2021 but will now retreat, beaten but not fully defeated to continue developing other projects they are working on. Taking this blow as experience to help them with future developments. The final battle will commence on May 26th from 5pm GMT on PC. Everyone is invited to join including star players and developers themselves. From May 13th the ability to make in-game purchases and the premium currency will be turned off. ...