Kyle McGrath, Author at Thumb Culture

9Apr

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I am Jesus Christ – PC Review

I won't lie, but I honestly did not expect to be reviewing a game like this, and a sim too. That is right I am checking out I Am Jesus Christ, created by Space Boat Studios, and thanks to them. We will step into the sandals of the messiah himself, Jesus. You can grab this right now on Steam for £11.39. "I am the light of the world" (John 8:12) Gameplay I Am Jesus Christ will let us experience the New Testament as the titular character, as he journeys the Middle East performing miracles. Some of the miracles you will perform consist of healing the lame, guiding fish, walking on water, and... this shocked me, exorcisms. All of these play out in little mini-games for you to play, like guiding a symbol while avoiding a serpent. While another had me use my mouse cursor to guide some fish ...

2Apr

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PC Reviews

MindsEye – PC Review

MindsEye was released back in June 2025 on Steam. And was shown to be a new action, single player experience by the team at Build a Rocket Boy. Now, I've heard the negatives already about the game, but I'm always happy to give any game a fair shot. In addition, MindsEye has had a few updates since release which are meant to make the game run smoother. You can grab the game for £54.99 on Steam, or the Deluxe Edition, which will set you back £66.99, and that comes with a few extra goodies. Robot evolution, what is the worst that can happen? Gameplay We start MindsEye with a rather interesting opening cutscene, that shows the character Jakob Diaz, and his team. After Diaz sends his drone to check out an underground cave, he uncovers something odd, that leads to him being discharged from ...

31Mar

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PC Reviews

All Will Fall – PC Review

All Will Fall, is a city-builder where the world has sunken below sea level and we must manage our survivors. It was developed by All Parts Connected, and published by tinyBuild. A demo is out now for the game, and will be available on Steam. Survive the harsh world. Are you a chaotic city builder, or does everything have it's place in an orderly manner? Let us know in the comments below! Gameplay The All Will Fall scenario Fresh Start does a great job at explaining the games' mechanics, as most a play force a load of information all at once. We manage survivors needs, such as food, water, and happiness. The payoff for accommodating for their needs? Unlocking useful perks of course! Each group of survivor offers different perks. Workers can get increased carrying capacity, Sailors ...

31Mar

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PlayStation Reviews

Crimson Desert – PS5 Review

Back last year I was lucky enough to check out a preview for Crimson Desert. Now, I Finally get to review the finished product. So just like many, I will be exploring the vast world that is Pywel. Thanks to the team at Pearl Abyss, for creating this large open-world RPG. The game is available on Steam, but for now, I am checking the PS5 version. Which goes for £54.99, with a Deluxe Edition priced at £64.99. That will also net you some additional armour pieces. Welcome to Pywel Gameplay Players don't level up traditionally but can improve their characters through gear and a skill tree. To improve skills in the tree, you can collect, find, and earn Artefacts through-out the world. The best way I managed is by killing a load of bandits. This too works well for also earning money. Althoug...

Starship Troopers Ultimate Bug War – PS5 Review

24Mar

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PlayStation Reviews

Starship Troopers Ultimate Bug War – PS5 Review

It's so nice to see Starship Troopers getting so much love these last couple of years. First we had the strategy game Starship Troopers: Terran Command. Then Starship Troopers: Extermination, a multiplayer FPS, where you and other fellow cadets team against waves of bugs. And now the new single-player FPS, Starship Troopers Ultimate Bug War. Would you like to know more? If you love the franchise then you can pick up the game on Steam and PS5. Although today I am checking it out on PS5. Gameplay Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War, has us play a dramatic retelling of Major Samantha Dietz story. We will play her story from the start with her time at basic training. All the way to her non-surprising victory against the bug menace. The game plays as your typical action FPS, with us la...

21Mar

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PC Reviews

Project Songbird – PC Review

First thing's first, I have not looked into anything about Project Songbird. And I have not played anything else by Connor Rush or FYRE Games. Which means I will be going into the game blind, besides knowing the basics: it's a horror narrative, and we play as an artist named Dakota. Who knows, after this, I might check out some of his other works! There is a type of beauty, found in tragedy. Whilst Project Songbird does not release until 26th March on Steam, that doesn't stop you giving it a little Wishlist. You know we love helping out indie developers here at Thumb Culture. Gameplay Project Songbird places us into the shoes of the musician Dakota, who is struggling with a bad case of writer's block. After a phone call from her manager Rob, she is offered a recluse cabin in the wo...

20Mar

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PC Reviews

Crabmeat – PC Review

I love a good fishing game, especially when they attempt a bit more of a horror type one. Like Dredge, or About Fishing. This time we play as a Crab fisherman in Crabmeat! A game developed by Nicholas McDonnell and Mitchell Pasmans. It looks rather interesting, and I am hoping for some nice creepy ambience with it. But with all that said, you can pick up Crabmeat on Steam for £6.69, that's not bad. If you haven't got the money now, then a demo is also out for Crabmeat. So you have no excuse not to try! Dark waters, and all I can hear is the sound of pincers. Gameplay We play as a no named character, who happens to be caught up in debt. This leads to us being forced to pay it off via sailing and capturing King Crabs. Hence, the game's name, Crabmeat. The player then awakes on their boa...

19Mar

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PlayStation Reviews

Fatal Frame 2 Remake – PS5 Review

I'm so happy to be checking out the remake for Fatal Frame 2. Personally, I think it was the best of the franchise after going through them a while back. The game brings with it better visuals and new story content. And, from what I have heard, a new ending. If you never had the chance to play the original version then this might be your best chance. Who know? It is available on PS5 for £44.99, with a Deluxe version also up for grabs. With that edition, you will get some outfits for the twins, a charm, soundtrack, and art book. Which will cost you £52.99. Or here me out now, try the demo before you buy. Apparently your save carries over too. These frames, ain't fatal. Gameplay For those checking out the Fatal Frame franchise, you don't need to worry about missing anything with the Fat...

19Mar

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PC Reviews

Inky Blinky Bob – PC Review

Inky Blinky Bob looks like it might be inspired by Choo-Choo Charles. As we take a mode of transportation, explore various islands, and hope we aren't eaten by a monster. So if you enjoy that, then you can grab Inky Blinky Bob on Steam now. Or try the demo here. This game looks like a gas Gameplay After arriving to an island and being saved from a plane crash the player is introduced to the character Ralph. He explains to us that we need to activate several Tesla towers, to lower the shields of the giant dome. Which you can not miss, as it is red. Ralph also tells us that there is a large government lap behind the dome, and that we need to destroy it. And gives the player his new creation, a hot air balloon that is kitted with guns. This is our only means from hopping from islands to ...

16Mar

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Previews & Early Access

PIGFACE – PC Early Access Preview

While on Steam I was looking for a new FPS game, with some grungy visuals. And luckily I came across PIGFACE, published by DreadXP, and created by Titolovesyou, comes an ultra-violent shooter. Where we take down gangs, by any mean necessary. PIGFACE is currently in early access on Steam for £8.50, which is not that bad of a price. Murder has been served. Gameplay We play as a character, whose name I think is called Exit. Who awakes in an old rundown building with no recollection of why she is here. The player quickly finds out that a bomb has been surgically implanted into Exit's head. And must now fulfil missions for a secret team. After finish the tutorial the player is sent to an apartment where you can, take on missions, or change their appearance. So far there is not a lot in PIG...