Marc Argent, Author at Thumb Culture

15Apr

By Marc ArgentNo Comments

Roguebook Review

Roguebook is a roguelike deck-builder from developer Abrakam, Richard Garfield (of Magic the Gathering fame) and publisher Nacon. The game expands upon Abrakam's previous game, Faeria and plays out on the pages of its Book of Lore. When first watching the trailer for Roguebook it tickled the part of my brain that fell for Hearthstone years ago. Have we been dealt a duff hand, or are we going to be flush with success? Read on to find out more! You've got to know when to hold 'em. Choose your team of two legendary heroes and enter the pages of the Roguebook. Build your deck from hundreds of cards as you play through each unique randomly generated run. Use your brushes and ink to fill in the map as you go! If you enjoy this review, why not check out my Not Tonight 2 review here. Gamepl...

7Mar

By Marc Argent1 Comment

PC Reviews

Not Tonight 2 Review

Not Tonight 2 is a narrative-driven document checking game from developer PanicBarn and publisher No More Robots. The game is a sequel to 2018s Not Tonight and was released on the 11th of February on Steam. The trailer immediately piqued my interest with its excellent pixel art mixed with oppressive dystopian themes. Can Eduardo's friends break him out of a Miami detention centre? Find out below in my Not Tonight 2 review. If you're not on the list, you aren't coming in! We start the game during a protest in Seattle. Suddenly a van draws up to the protesters and bundles one of them inside. This poor unfortunate is Eduardo, who ends up all the way across the country in a Miami detention centre. Fortunately, Eduardo has three loyal friends, Malik, Kevin and Mari, who embark on three separa...

8Feb

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PlayStation Reviews

6Souls Review

6Souls is a 2D pixel-art platform game in which our hero Jack and his loyal dog Butch explore the abandoned Clifford Castle. Developed by BUG-Studio and published by Ratalaika Games, the game is now available on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and Steam. I've been keen to try 6Souls ever since seeing the platforming action on display in the trailer. So, how does it fare in real life? Find out below in my 6Souls review. 6Souls - One man and his dog against the World Join Jack and Butch as they explore the mysterious Clifford Castle and uncover the fate of the Clifford family who vanished there years ago. Are you a platform game fanatic? Let us know your favourites in the comments below. If you like this review, why not check out my Demon Turf review here? Gam...

30Nov

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PC Reviews

Train Simulator 2022 Review

Train Simulator 2022 from Dovetail Games is the latest release of a series that can trace its roots back to 2009. I'm a newcomer to the train simulator genre, and my rail experiences have been limited to early morning, crowded standing room only journeys into work. I've been looking forward to reviewing this game to experience the ins and outs of train driving. So, take the only guaranteed seat on the train and enjoy my Train Simulator 2022 review. Train Simulator 2022 - I Think I Can, I Think I Can Now, first things first. Train Simulator 2022 isn't a game. It's a detailed train driving simulation and a hobby that, if it grabs you, could keep you entertained for years. Imagine a world-spanning virtual train set. But like that train set you found underneath the tree all those Christmases...

4Nov

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PC Reviews

Demon Turf Review

Demon Turf is an exciting 3D platformer from developer Fabraz and publisher Playtonic Friends. Fabraz has been incredibly busy making Demon Turf available on the 4th November 2021 on PC (Steam, Epic Store, and GOG), PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S and Switch. From the moment I saw the trailer, I knew I wanted to review Demon Turf. It looked like a mad scientist had crossed Mario 64 with Jet Set Radio. These are two of my favourites, so I couldn't wait to see the result and jumped at the opportunity to try the Steam version. So does it live up to my lofty expectations? Find out below in my Demon Turf review. Demon Turf - Can Beebz capture the Demon King's crown? Our heroine Beebz is a 1000-year-old demon who wants to become the Demon Queen. To do so, she must conquer four Turfs, overt...

21Oct

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PC Reviews

Coffee Noir Review

Coffee Noir is part business management game and part detective novel. Developed and published by NAOS Software and DOJI, the game is available now for the PC on Steam. Set in an alternate reality 2021 in Neo-London, Coffee Noir harkens back to the film noir detective movies of the 1940s. Now, I love a good detective story, so I was really keen to review this game. Put on a fresh pot of coffee, sit in your comfy armchair, and enjoy our Coffee Noir review. Wake Up And Smell The Mystery With Our Coffee Noir Review Coffee tycoon Richard Kersey is missing, and it is up to private detective Arthur Oliver to find him. For Arthur, this isn't just any case. He lost his beloved Katherine, also Richard's wife, ten years ago. Artur tried to help when a shady deal went wrong, but Katherine was shot...