Didi, Author at Thumb Culture

12Jul

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Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip – PC Review

Have you ever wondered what a wholesome version of Grand Theft Auto would be like? Well, wonder no more. Tiny Terry's Turbo Trip is the latest exploration and adventure indie game developed by snekflat and published by Super Rare Originals. Terry's Tiny Trip of Tremendous Self-Discovery You play as Terry, a tiny resident based in the vibrant town of Sprankelwater, who goes on a small journey to discover big things. Tiny Terry's Turbo Trip was released on May 30th, 2024, and is available on Steam for £14.99. Have you ever had a dream where you wish you could go into space in a super, fast turbo car and become the most famous person in your small, but not-so-small town? If the answer is yes, then definitely read on about the adventures of Tiny Terry and his Turbo Taxi. If the ans...

6Jun

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PC Reviews

Pine Hearts – PC Review

Explore the great outdoors and discover all the secrets in this small caravan park in Pine Hearts, developed by Hyper Luminal Games and published by Little Nook. This wholesome exploration and Metroidvania-lite title was released on May 24th, 2024, and is available on Steam and Nintendo Switch for £15.99. Pine Hearts and Heart Strings At first glance, Pine Hearts is a cozy, hiking game where you meet various characters and explore different locations to achieve a personal goal. It is also a tale about grief and honoring the memory of loved ones through you. If you are going through a period of grief, this may bring out strong feelings. If readers feel like they can share their experiences, I would love to know if a game has ever helped you cope with grief. Gameplay The s...

Duck Detective: The Secret Salami – PC Review

23May

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PC Reviews

Duck Detective: The Secret Salami – PC Review

What do you get when you combine a duck, L.A. Noire, and a game of Mad Libs? Why, you get the latest title from Happy Broccoli Games, Duck Detective: The Secret Salami. This new narrative mystery adventure is set to be released on May 23rd, 2024 on both Steam and Nintendo Switch. The game will retail for £8.99 on the Nintendo eShop and $9.99 on Steam. If you are eager to try the game before its release, you can download the demo that is available on both platforms right now. Duck Detective and the Power of De-Duck-tion Are you ready to bust this case and uncover the mystery of the secret salami? Leave a comment down below of your best duck pun and win nothing but the satis-quack-tion of knowing you have great taste in humor. Gameplay Duck Detective is a cosy fill-in-the-blank na...

18Apr

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Switch Reviews

SokoFrog – Nintendo Switch Review

Developed by EastAsiaSoft and Solluco, SokoFrog is a pushing-puzzle game that was originally released on Steam in December 2022. However, it has recently become available on more platforms on April 10, 2024. It currently retails for £4.49 and is available on PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One and Xbox Series. Hopping to Freedom in SokoFrog Have you tried this frog-tastic pushing-puzzle game? and how many frog puns can you find in this review? Gameplay SokoFrog is a colorful top-down puzzle-pushing pixel art adventure. You play as a cute frog, trying to navigate and hop through the levels by unlocking the gates. It's a take on the Sokoban puzzle games released in Japan in 1982. There are five different themes with different gameplay mechanics to increase the difficulty as you go...

31Mar

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Features

Our Favourite Video Game Easter Eggs

Well Easter is here and some of the team here at Thumb Culture are sharing their Easter Eggs. No not the chocolate kind... Our favourite Video Game Easter Eggs. Video Game Easter Eggs - The Plot Chickens How many of these were you already aware of? Let us know in the comments what your favourite Video Game Easter Egg is. The Last Of Us Tease - Tony Originally The Last of Us was to be revealed in July 2011. The development team on Uncharted 3 created a little link to the upcoming Naughty Dog game during development of Nathan Drakes 3rd adventure on PS3. With Uncharted 3 launching in Nov 2011, The Last Of Us would then be common knowledge. However when the reveal of The Last Of Us got pushed to December of that year, Uncharted 3 was already in players hands with the Easter Egg still i...

18Mar

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PC Reviews

SUMMERHOUSE – PC Review

Published by Future Friends Games, SUMMERHOUSE is the latest release from Friedemann Allmenröder. Previously having worked on titles such as ISLANDERS and Superflight, this is their first solo effort, and what a delightful game it is. Building Buildings For this review, the game was played via Steam and worked brilliantly, as it's not a demanding game. The fact that it costs just £3.99 makes it very accessible to gamers and a perfect gift to friends as a tiny gesture of appreciation. If you want to add more cozy games to your library, feel free to check out Mike's review of Garden Life: A Cozy Simulator. Gameplay The best way to describe SUMMERHOUSE is that it's exactly what it says on the tin, "A tiny building game about beautiful lived-in houses. No rules or restrictions, just pu...

Disney Dreamlight Valley: A Rift in Time DLC – PC Review

22Jan

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PC Reviews

Disney Dreamlight Valley: A Rift in Time DLC – PC Review

The latest update Disney Dreamlight Valley (DDLV) welcomes Jack Skellington and the addition of a brand new paid expansion pack, A Rift in Time. Published by Gameloft, Disney Dreamlight Valley was first released in early access on September 6th, 2022 for most consoles and PCs. Since then, Gameloft has steadily released free updates every 3 - 6 months, including new characters, stories, quests, and more. The game officially came out of early access on December 5th, 2023. A Rift in Time is the latest addition and is the first paid update that is currently retailing for £24.99 on PC. It is important to note that this does require the base game which is £33.49. Disney Dreamlight Valley - Scrapping Free-To-Play Model Originally Disney Dreamlight Valley was marketed to be a Free-To-Play...

19Dec

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PlayStation Reviews

Calico – PS4 Review

Developed by Peachy Keen Games and published by Whitethorn Games, Calico is an indie game that was initially released on Steam in Dec. 2020 and has branched out to other platforms. More recently, Calico just launched on the PS4/PS5 back in late November, allowing more players to experience this day-to-day community sim. Previous to this launch, saw the release of Calico: Pawsome Edition in Dec. 2022. This edition introduced new features to the Calico world, such as new animals, a more comfortable and visually appealing UI, and more decorating options. It has also revamped the cooking gameplay with minigames. Calico is currently available on almost all platforms such as Nintendo Switch, XBOX, PC, MAC, STADIA, and now on PlayStation. With the new Pawsome Edition, it seems like the game ha...

Hello Kitty and Friends: Happiness Parade – Nintendo Switch

7Nov

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Switch Reviews

Hello Kitty and Friends: Happiness Parade – Nintendo Switch

From publishers Dabadu and Rogue Games, Hello Kitty and Friends: Happiness Parade launched on the Nintendo Switch on October 26th, 2023. Originally released as a mobile game for iOS and Android, it was exclusively for gamers who had a Netflix subscription. Hello Kitty Happiness Parade is now the second Sanrio title to come to the Switch and currently retails for £17.59. Have you tried Hello Kitty and Friends: Happiness Parade before? With it being released on the Switch, you can play the game handheld or docked, will you be picking this up for a more comfortable gaming experience? Gameplay Hello Kitty and Friends: Happiness Parade is a delightful rhythm game where you go on an exciting journey through the world of Sanrio, spreading happiness and joy to your loyal fans. You tap in sync...

24Oct

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VR Reviews

Budget Cuts Ultimate – VR

Become one with the corporate world with Neat Corporation's latest but greatest Budget Cuts Ultimate, a single-player action stealth VR game. This bundle was released on September 20th, 2023, and consists of the original Budget Cuts, Budget Cuts 2, and Budget Cuts Arcade as well as all the previous content patches which allow you to enhance your gameplay experience through a variety of settings. Players also receive a free update called Nightmare Mode. Budget Cuts Ultimate currently retails for £24.99 on Steam and is available on PlayStation and Oculus. For this review, the game was played using Steam on a Quest 2 headset. The Only Fun Type of Budget Cuts... Have you tried the previous Budget Cuts games? Do you think you will pick up Ultimate? If you want seamless gameplay between the fi...