Kyle McGrath, Author at Thumb Culture

19Mar

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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...

16Mar

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PC Reviews

Packing Life – PC Review

A new little sim has come to me named Packing Life, it was created by the team at Aroko Game Studio. And has us step into the character Lily as she packs up orders, while unloading a sweet story for you. Packing Life is out now on Steam, and has a demo available too, just in case you wish to try before you buy. If you do purchase Packing Life, it is more on the cheaper side, at the cost of £8.50. Everyone loves parcels, even the packers. Gameplay Packing Life is all about organizing items to fit into the various boxes. The game lets you know which size via the little monitor. We then begin to package products to fit, similar to Tetris without the speed. Before you do begin playing Packing Life offers the player two modes. Relaxing which removes the in-game timer, or normal - with the ...

12Mar

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PC Reviews

Cosy Caravan – PC Review

Cosy Caravan is a cute little game about spreading happiness, by helping out, and making grub. Sounds like my kinda place! If you are looking for a whole new cosy game about travelling with a giant fluffy bumblebee. Then this game might be for you. Cosy Caravan is out now on Steam for £16.75. Nothing wrong with spreading joy. Gameplay Cosy Caravan, let us create our own cute little character who is then asked by their aunt for help. As she is busy preparing for a festival. After a short, but brief tutorial, we set off with our friend Bubba - the frog. And the large but chunky boi, Rigby, who is a large bumblebee who pulls your caravan. So far I don't think Cosy Caravan has an actual goal to work towards. We do start of as rookies to the guild, but this seems more like a placeholder mo...

11Mar

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PC Reviews

Collector’s Cove – PC Review

I will be checking out a new cosy game by VooDooDuck. We play as a Collector, in Collector's Cove, who aims to be the best and hopefully meet our parents one day. Before that can happen we need to team up with our new aquatic friend, the FableFin and fill up our book. It looks relaxing, and something to switch off your brain too. If that sounds like something you need, then it is out on Steam now! Gotta plant'em all, collect-a-thon! Gameplay The whole aim of the game is to collect various fish and plants to fill your compendium. Collector's Cove keeps this interesting by giving each fish/plant their own fabled variant. Which is uncovered by obtaining the same item a couple of times. Since the game is meant to be relaxing, this is not that hard to do, thanks to shops and the easy...

10Mar

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Previews & Early Access

Cyber Farmer – PC Early Access Preview

Cyber Farmer, is a new sim being released by FreeMind S.A. and takes us to a post-apocalyptic world. Where we must attempt to bring life back to the wasteland. It is entering its early access life cycle on Steam now. If you are interested in other sim games, then might I suggest checking out some of our other reviews? Would you like some digitally enhanced lemons? Gameplay We do get a little bit of a set-up for Cyber Farmer's story. The Earth has become a wasteland, thanks to nuclear fallout. Luckily our character, Kaizmer, survived and has been fortunate to inherit his late grandfathers old farm. Why is it always a grandfather? So, we are now tasked with attempting to restoring the Earth to sustain life once again. The tutorial gives you a janky, but simple rundown of the mech...

6Mar

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PC Reviews

EVERDARK: Undead Apocalypse – PC Review

If you are looking for your next survival horror, then why not check out EVERDARK: Undead Apocalypse? It aims to blend fast-paced action, with survival horror, all with a nice classic 80s tone. Well, that is what it says on the Steam page. It will cost you £16.99, and there is a comic you can buy too for £3.99. Night of the living... eh? Gameplay EVERDARK is a challenging game with its main focus on survival horror. Supplies are scarce and melee weapons break after several hits so it is best to take caution. Since we are fighting Vampires the player is only able to stun when dealing damage. This is quickly resolved when getting the stake from an NPC early on. The story itself has us placed in the shoes of a random guy, who is pulled into a nightmarish night. And must save the world fr...

20Feb

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PC Reviews

Reanimal – PC Review

Reanimal was announced back in August 2024, is now finally out. It comes from the creators of Little Nightmares 1 & 2, and has us stepping into a dark, depressing world. I've had my eyes on this game since it was shown, and I am happy to be reviewing it. You can pick it up on Steam for £34.99 or grab the Deluxe Edition at the price of £49.99. That will snag you the season pass, and two additional masks. Honestly, though, seems a little steep. We're just animals still learning to behave Gameplay We are thrown into the world of Reanimal without any context. One of our main protagonists awake on a boat floating across a black ocean with nothing but red glowing life buoys to guide him. Shortly after, we save our second protagonist from the dark sea. And proceed onward with our journey...

13Feb

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PC Reviews

UFOphilia – PC Review

Bored of hunting ghosts like in Phasmaphobia? Well, k148 Game Studio, might be what you are looking for. In their new game UFOPHILIA, we hunt down extraterrestrial life, and document them for the Men in Black. Or horde the photos and go crazy, I don't judge. The game is out now on Steam for £10.99. If you are looking for another ghost hunting game but maybe solo. Might I suggest checking out my review for Conrad Stevenson’s Paranormal P.I. Seeing, is believing. Gameplay There is no story for UFOPHILIA, we just start off in a van, where we can select either the mission or a tutorial. I tried the tutorial, but it seemed that a tool wouldn't spawn. So, I decided to learn as I played. Like most hunting games of this type, our objective is to use our tools to narrow down, a possible alien,...