Kyle McGrath, Author at Thumb Culture

13Oct

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Thief Simulator 2 – PC Review

Fans who enjoyed the original 2018 game can now get their hands on Thief Simulator 2, developed by CookieDev and Ultimate Games S.A. and published by PlayWay S.A. Thief Simulator 2 is an open-world simulation game and available right now on Steam for £16.75 or bundled together with the first game for £33.50. What a Steal! Thief Simulator 2 will have the player planning robberies and heists, tracking a target's movements and learning new skills to burgle efficiently. Featuring three difficulties (easy, normal and hard), Thief Simulator 2 allows the player to choose Story Mode or Free Mode. Beginning Story Mode, the player receives a phone call warning them that 'They are coming for you'. You must evade assassins and get back to your hideout. Here, the game begins, and you start to learn t...

13Oct

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PC Reviews

Limerick: Cadence Mansion – PC Review

Limerick: Cadence Mansion is a first-person horror puzzle game. Collect Relics, solve intricate puzzles, fight off monsters, and evade the grasp of the name-sake deadly marionette named Limerick. Developed by Jenito Studious LLC, a solo developer named Daniel Hall, Limerick: Cadence Mansion is out and available on Steam for £24.99. Not Quite a Jigsaw, But Definitely a Puzzle You awaken in a cell with no memory, name, or idea why you're here. A chipper-sounding floating robot outside, named P-Bo, is somewhat taunting you and warning you about his bad-tempered master, who you later acquaint as Limerick. Once you're released, you're left to explore your surroundings to find means of escape and hopefully some answers. Gameplay Before you begin Limerick: Cadence Mansion, there are three...

Conrad Stevenson’s Paranormal P.I. – PC Review

5Oct

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PC Reviews

Conrad Stevenson’s Paranormal P.I. – PC Review

Did you hear that? A new paranormal investigation game is now out on Steam. If you haven't, why not check out Conrad Stevenson's Paranormal P.I., developed by D&A Studios? Take on jobs to check out haunted homes and find out what lurks in the dark. Anyone who loves the supernatural can pick it up for £12.79. This house is clean. With October drawing near and Halloween slowly approaching, why not start early with a horror game review? The screenshots on Conrad Stevenson's Paranormal P.I. gave me the impression of Phasmaphobia and Demonologist. Except instead of being scared with friends, it's just you. I can't wait to see what the game has in store since, right now, it's in early access. Gameplay We play Conrad, a guy who starts a paranormal investigation firm. In which he hopes...

5Oct

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PC Reviews

Sunkenland – PC Review

Sunkenland is an open-world survival crafting game with base building, in a similar vein to the likes of The Forest and Raft, but with underwater exploration. Developed and published by Vector3 Studios, this is their first-ever title. Sunkenland is out now for early access on Steam for £16.50. The Sea Is Key To Survival Sunkenland starts the player with a near-naked character on deserted land, left with only the memory of being tortured and nothing more. Sunken cities are your only hope for survival, as they're rich in resources and essential to progress. Build bases, explore and survive on and off the land. Gameplay Survival is the key, of course, and there are a few things you need to manage to do so. The player has four meters: Hunger, Thirst, Health, and Energy. Stave off Hunge...

20Sep

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PC Reviews

Pool Cleaning Simulator – PC Review

We check out the latest Simulator on the market. Developed by Rubens Games and FreeMind S.A. comes Pool Cleaning Simulator. Clean pools, take out the trash and watch for crocodiles? Fans like myself can pick up the game now on Steam for £9.99. If you want to test the waters first, a demo is available to download. It's just a summer job. I always love checking out new Simulators, and Pool Cleaning isn't any different. I enjoy seeing what tools and upgrades are available to help with the job and finding some gags. The screenshots show that we get to clean a nice variety of locations. Let me know in the comments below any Simulators you recommend and if you liked this review. Gameplay In Pool Cleaning Simulator, you get tasked with. Well, cleaning pools! Before the player dives into ...

15Sep

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PC Reviews

No Sun To Worship – PC Review

No Sun To Worship is an action-adventure stealth game where you use your environment to your advantage to eliminate targets while avoiding varying obstacles along the way. Developed by Antonio Freyre and published by Merlino Games, a mostly-solo Mexican developer, their other titles include Chameleon, It Comes In Waves, and Luckily My Arm Is a Shotgun. No Sun To Worship hits Steam on September 15th of this year. Patience is key Gameplay At the start of No Sun To Worship, a small clip that looks from 1942 of a man going on about how humanity has turned on itself. Once the cutscene has finished, the game begins immediately. There isn't any explanation of who you are or why you're here. You play an Assassin whose main objective seems to be hunting down targets and taking them out. These ...

6Sep

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PlayStation Reviews

Sea Of Stars – PS5 Review

Sabotage Studios is a team from Quebec that loves making retro-inspired games. You might be familiar with one of their previous titles, The Messenger. Now, releasing for PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, and Steam comes Sea of Stars, a new Pixel Turn-based RPG. There is a Demo on both Steam and PlayStation. There are many stories to share, let's begin with yours. I was browsing PlayStation free games when I stumbled across Sea of Stars. What caught my eye first was the Pixel art style and the dual characters. There aren't many turn-based games I'll play, but this looked promising, so I thought I'd give it a go. Gameplay The game opens up with the player meeting a mysterious individual known only as the Archivist. They ask you to join them in the retelling of a world in turmoil thanks to ...

Exclusive to GAME®: Starfield Constellation Edition

30Aug

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News & Updates

Exclusive to GAME®: Starfield Constellation Edition

Can't wait for Starfield's release and hunger for more? Don't worry, you don't have to! GAME® has got you covered with the Starfield Constellation Edition, allowing players up to five days early access to the base game and a bunch of extra goodies! A Beauty From Beyond The Stars Developed by Bethesda Game Studios, the highly anticipated Starfield boasts over 1,000 unique worlds to explore throughout its galaxy. Coming to PC and the Xbox Series X on September 6th, players can score a copy early with a host of exciting digital and physical bonuses as early as September 1st with the Starfield Constellation Edition, available exclusively at GAME® for £249.99 on both systems. "Watch Out" For These Galactic Goodies One of Starfield Constellation Edition's items may be familiar if you have tu...

29Aug

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PlayStation Reviews

Red Dead Redemption – PS4 Review

In May of 2010, Rockstar released their incredibly popular Wild West meets GTA, Red Dead Redemption. Initially released for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, Red Dead Redemption and the DLC Undead Nightmares returns over a decade later for fans of the beloved action-adventure game and its sequel. Now available for £39.99 on PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch, fans can relive their wildest Western antics and see how this port holds up. It's Time To Hop Back In The Saddle Upon hearing about Red Dead Redemption's re-release, I was excited. I firmly believe that older games need re-releasing for newer consoles. Like many others, I was disappointed to learn that it is merely a port, not a remake or a remaster. Despite this, I was still excited to dive back in, especially after enjoying the original ...

16Aug

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Previews & Early Access

Sengoku Dynasty – PC Preview

Sengoku Dynasty is an open-world RPG with Life Simulator and Survival elements. Developed by Superkami and published by Toplitz Productions, it was released into early access on August 10th of this year for £24.99 on Steam. Build Your Dynasty For those who like survival games, managing or building small towns, this one might be for you. Play solo or co-op, fight enemies, manage the resources and needs of villagers, craft, and choose what path you wish your character to take. Toplitz Productions has other games with the same concept but in different periods, such as Wild West Dynasty or Medieval Dynasty. Gameplay In Sengoku Dynasty, your character washes up on a beach after their previous kingdom got destroyed. Exploring further, you happen upon a charred village, and a man named Toshic...