Kyle McGrath, Author at Thumb Culture

27Aug

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PC Reviews

Meat Grinder – PC Review

Looking for a new horror sim, well so am I! For my review this time it comes from Meat Grinder, a hot dog simulator, that looks a like it has some fun horror to it. The game is created by Panic Panda, and has launched on Steam with a nice price tag of £7.15. All meat is locally sourced! Gameplay Players take the role of a no named character who is waiting to start their new role as owner of a run-down hot dog eatery. On arrival, we find out that this isn't going to be as easy as our character thought, as the price for meat is too expensive. Well, guess it's time to just back up again and head for the bus. Or so you would think if it wasn't for the kind and helpful suggestion of an elderly man. Who shows you that some delicious, yet questionable meat is just laying nearby... in a grave...

26Aug

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Creepshow – PC Review

Creepshow is a game based on comics of the same name, and also had a T.V. show, has now jumped to the gaming scene. Thanks to the creators at PHL Collective, I will be checking out some creepy stories. If you're a fan of the other iterations, then you can grab the game on Steam for £12.79. Here are your tickets to the Creepshow! Gameplay Creepshow starts with us following four youths as they explore an old burn down mall. Where one of the characters, Danny, whom the player controls, is searching for his father. Eventually, Danny ends up falling down a whole and becomes separated from the others. Shortly after he comes across a mysterious man, named The Reader. He asks Danny to bring him stories, in exchange he will aid in finding him a way out of the basement. These tales are their ow...

Yellowcreek Stories: The Cabin Watcher – PC Review

26Aug

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Yellowcreek Stories: The Cabin Watcher – PC Review

I enjoy playing small budget horror games, and keeping an eye out for ones that might surprise me. This time I'm checking out Yellowcreek Stories: The Cabin Watcher. A game made by Carloz Azugua, and published by JanduSoft. You can grab it on Steam £9.98, and it looks like it might be the start of an anthology. Don't go to a cabin alone... or maybe ever. Gameplay The basic plot is that we are a writer who has travelled out to log cabin, in hopes of finishing a book. But as you would expect this goes out the window. Yellowcreek Stories: The Cabin Watcher doesn't have a lot you can interact with, except for story reason. So with that you will be walking most of the time. When stuff does kick off, you will have to sneak around the killer who will walk in a set pattern and try to do tasks...

24Aug

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Slayblade – PC Review

Letting it rip on to a whole new audience comes Slayblade by Henry's House and Oscar Brittain. The game is also a rogue-lite game where we will hit the streets and battle it out to see who's the best. If you wanna talk a long walk down memory lane yourself, Slayblade is on Steam, with a demo available as well. Time to spin it out at the speed of sound! Gameplay Once you start a run in Slayblade, players can just begin battling the local youth to prove you're the best Blader. Battles only require the mouse to play, which makes battling a lot simpler. Although it did take me a couple of tries to get used to how it works. All battles will offer money and XP for you to earn so that you can purchase parts to create your ideal spinner. Money is also lost on some battles, and once you go int...

24Aug

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Twisted Towers – PC Review

I thought that Twisted Tower would have had a bit more chatter around it. The demo I played a while ago was really fun, and I have been waiting for its launch. Created by Atmos Games, we embark to the Twisted Tower of Mr. Twist. The game is a first-person shooter horror game, which you can grab on the Steam store. Lights, Cameras, Action! Gameplay After a brief intro showing our main character Vincent's life prior to the events of Twisted Tower, it also explains why he has come to the towers to begin with. It doesn't take long for the wacky owner to show his face and have poor Vincent run around so he can ascend to the top. Along the way, players will gather weapons, like a slingshot, sniper, and Tommy gun. All of which you can upgrade to further give you an edge in combat. The Tommy ...

21Aug

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Project P.I.T.T – PC Review

I have been dabbling in more games that look great at killing time. This time my eyes are set on Project P.I.T.T a game that was developed by the team Froke. From what the pictures show all I have to do is push some cute little ducks into an unknown pit. That does not sound too bad, if you wish to check the game out for yourself then it will be on Steam. A Demo is also available via the link here. And I thought I was a bottomless pit. Gameplay We start off in an elevator at a new job, after leaving it we have one simple task. Feed the pit! Players will do this by crafting ducks via a nearby machine but will slowly over time unlock other items to. As items are gathered and thrown down into the pit a combo will trigger leading to bonus cash. A machine nearby offers upgrades for you to b...

20Aug

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Nightmare Shift – PS5 Review

Another low-budget horror coming straight off the bus is Nightmare Shift. This game is developed by Binary Lunar, and has us playing as a new employee at a Motel. What is the worst that can happen? The game is available on Steam, but I'm checking out the PS5 version. I check out a lot for different horror games to see if they are worth your hard-earned money so why not check out some of my other reviews here. Hope you enjoy your stay. Gameplay We play Nightmare Shift through the eyes of Emma, who has just gotten a new night shift job at a motel. Players get the quick rundown of how the motel works by one of the reoccurring characters Anderson. All the scenes are scripted when it comes to clearing rooms ready for the guests, so sadly you don't get any real control. After everything is ...

17Aug

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Toy Shop Tidy Up – PC Review

You've probably noticed an influx of game centred around tidying up a particular theme of items. Well, that is exactly what Shiftmoon's newest game is exactly, but this time it is a toy store. So if that has piqued your interest then you can grab Toy Shop Tidy Up now on the Steam store for £4.59, not bad. The Gundam looking ones look cool. Gameplay We spawn in and shortly after a large amount of different toys drop down from above. I was a little taken aback by the sheer amount of toys, but began sorting and stocking them straight away. This is all there really is to Toy Shop Tidy Up, grab a handful of toys and sort them in their respective zones. One area is for cute plushies, while another is for cool mechs and dragons. When done filling out an area, you will be given one additional...

13Aug

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Reanimal: The Prisoner – PC Review

Tarsier Studios has finally cooked up another adventure for us with Reanimals new DLC, The Prisoner. Now, we step into another dark adventure in the twisted world from the eyes of two new protagonists. The common theme this time is centred around WW1 which is I find interesting. You can grab The Prisoner DLC on Steam right now for £7.99, while season pass holders will have access right away. While you're here, why not check out my review for the base game too! Although a prisoner, we must soldier on. Gameplay This time around players will assume the roles of Prisoner, and Solider, these names are from when I checked the mask menu. With The Prisoner DLC starting with solider speaking to Prisoner through some bars, things quickly change as we end up parachuting into a war zone. Players ...

Agefield High: Rock the School – PC Review

12Aug

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Agefield High: Rock the School – PC Review

Simultaneously, something old and something new: Refugium Games has developed and published Agefield High: Rock The School. Dropping on Steam August 12th, it's reminiscent and possibly inspired by the beloved Canis Canem Edit (or Bully in its American and later releases). Let's dive in and see if this game will pass or flunk its test. Time to give it the old college try. Gameplay We play as Sam Tatum a new kid on the block and who is attending Agefield High School. Like most first days we don't get the best start since Sam ends up fighting the head Jock Seth. And so let the school year begin. After the prologue players will get access to the whole map from the get-go, although there isn't really a lot to it. You will come across the same models over, and over again, and they give the ...