Mike Crewe, Author at Thumb Culture

6Mar

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Docked – PS5 Review

Developer Saber Interactive know a thing or two about vehicle-based simulator games. From SnowRunner to last years RoadCraft, this team has made some genuinely engaging titles! Now, they're set to release Docked, which sees you taking control of your very own docking business. This is more than just running the day-to-day operations, though, as you'll be controlling some heavy-duty machinery! Available for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S for £24.99, is this the next must-play simulator title from a well-established dev? Or should it be cast out to sea and left well alone? Let's take a look, as we review the PS5 version of Docked! An Honest Days Graft After returning home, Tommy is helping out at his fathers dock in Port Wake. Unfortunately for Tommy, a ship carrying some ha...

2Mar

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Tavern Manager Simulator – PS5 Review

Developer One More Time's debut title, Tavern Manager Simulator, has opened up shop on PlayStation 5! Originally released on Steam back in 2024, and in January 2026 for Xbox, this simulator is exactly what it says on the tin. Or... title, in this instance. Sitting at a "Very Positive" user review score on Steam, it seems like this could be a must-play for fans of the genre! So, for anyone that's ever dreamed of opening up a cosy little pub in the countryside, let's get right into the review! You Set 'em Up and I'll Knock 'em Back Tavern Manager Simulator opens with you taking control of a rundown tavern that is in dire need of renovation. Thus, it's up to you to restore this place to its former glory and bring in the patrons. It starts off slow, with the opening missions including...

24Feb

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Cash Cleaner Simulator – PS5 Review

Mind Control Games' debut title, Cash Cleaner Simulator, was an indie smash hit when it was released on Steam last year. With its current user rating of "Very Positive", this is one I've had my eye on as a console gamer for some time! And, wouldn't you know it, the game is out now for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S! Simulator games usually give players the opportunity to try out relatively mundane jobs, albeit in an engaging way (sometimes). With Cash Cleaner Simulator, this job is anything but mundane! The premise is simple: launder dirty money! Who Knew Money Laundering Was So Satisfying? I do love a good sim title! From PowerWash Simulator to Electrician Simulator, and practically everything in between. I'm always on the lookout for something weird and wonderful, much like C...

2Feb

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Escape from Ever After – PS5 Review

Have you ever asked yourself, "What would you get if you mixed fairy tales, paper-thin characters (literally), and a charming, colourful aesthetic?" No, me neither, but thankfully developer Sleepy Castle Studio did, because now we have Escape from Ever After! This is the developers very first title, and oh wow, does it look like a great debut! Escape from Ever After is a turn-based action RPG, and is available now for PC, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox Series X|S. Like A Storybook Come to Life! Let's not shy away from the obvious: Escape from Ever After is clearly a homage to the classic Paper Mario titles. As someone who absolutely adored Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door for GameCube, I've been looking forward to this since its announcement! But will this have the same m...

12Jan

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Mutant Football League 2 – PS5 Review

Do you prefer your American football with a little more... fantasy action? Well, you're in luck, because Mutant Football League 2 is out now! Can developer Digital Dreams Entertainment score a touchdown with this hard-hitting sequel? Or should these marauding monsters be given a penalty? Let's take a look, as we review the PlayStation 5 version! The game is also available on Xbox Series X|S and PC, and is priced at £24.99. Huddle Up, It's Time To Get Violent! Mutant Football League 2 isn't a game that tries to capture the sport as realistically as possible. This is an 8-on-8 arcade experience, full of brutal, yet humorous, action. Each of the 35 available teams are parodies of real-life teams, such as the Cracksumskull Jugulars or the Killadelphia Evils. No prizes for guessing which ...

I Am Future: Cozy Apocalypse Survival – PS5 Review

8Jan

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I Am Future: Cozy Apocalypse Survival – PS5 Review

I Am Future: Cozy Apocalypse Survival is a game that asks the question: "What if a post-apocalyptic survival title was stress-free?" Brought to us by developer Mandragora, I Am Future initially launched into Steam's Early Access in 2023. The full 1.0 release was then made available in November 2024. Now, it's coming to PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox Series X|S. Rejoice console players! This review of I Am Future: Cozy Apocalypse Survival will be covering the PS5 version. But, it's worth noting that the Steam user reviews are already sitting at "Very Positive". So, get cosy, gather your materials, and get ready for the end of the world! Survival Has Never Been So Snug I Am Future puts you in the role of the last surviving human on Earth. Everyone has seemingly fled to a n...

A Game About Digging A Hole – PS5 Review

8Jan

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A Game About Digging A Hole – PS5 Review

Weird and wonderful indie titles are becoming more and more prominent in the gaming world. Which I, for one, couldn't be happier about! This time, we're checking out A Game About Digging A Hole, which was released earlier in 2025 for PC. Now that developer DoubleBee has released the game on PlayStation 5, it was time to give it a go, and get digging! Can You Dig It? Now, no prizes for guessing what this game's about, but is there a story behind it? Well, kind of! Our protagonist has purchased a new home, thanks to a rather alluring advertisement that states that gold is buried in the garden. How could they resist? It's a basic premise, sure, but enough to give you context as to why you're seemingly digging to the centre of the Earth in your back garden. So, your character splashes...

Atelier Ryza Secret Trilogy Deluxe Pack – PS5 Review

9Dec

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Atelier Ryza Secret Trilogy Deluxe Pack – PS5 Review

Between 2019 and 2023, developer Gust released three games in the Atelier Ryza series. A trilogy that many believe really popularised the almost three-decade-old franchise. Now, Gust have compiled all three games into Atelier Ryza Secret Trilogy Deluxe Pack! Each game, Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout DX, Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy DX, and Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key DX includes lots of added content and all previously released DLC. Sounds like a bit of a big collection, right? This review will be using the PlayStation 5 version, which is available for purchase now! The bundle pack, priced at £73.99, contains all three titles for both PS4 and 5. Alternatively, you're able to purchase each separately at £32.99. R...

Truck Driver: The Dutch Connection – PS5 Review

14Nov

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Truck Driver: The Dutch Connection – PS5 Review

Developer Kyodai are back with their latest simulator: Truck Driver: The Dutch Connection. The follow-up to 2023's Truck Driver: The American Dream, this new entry see's you driving across a fictionalised area of the Netherlands. The game is available now on both PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S for £34.99. This review is based around the PlayStation 5 version of the game. It's also worth noting that The Dutch Connection has already had several patches since its release, so props to the developer for pushing out this many updates so soon after launch! Keep On Truckin' This will be my first Truck Driver game, and it's one I've been looking forward to! As a fan of practically every type of simulator game (Train Sim World being my true guilty pleasure), I was eager to get behind the whe...

12Nov

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Wreckreation – PS5 Review

Developer Three Fields Entertainment knows a thing or two about wanton destruction. Their previous games, such as Dangerous Driving and Dangerous Golf, prove that sometimes, games simply about smashing stuff are fun! Now, though, the developer is attempting to think bigger, with Wreckreation. And by bigger, I mean open-world vehicular mayhem, of course! Wreckreation is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, priced at £34.99. This review will be based on the PlayStation 5 version, so pick up your DualSense because it's time to race! Wreck the Casbah It's immediately apparent, even from looking at screenshots, that Wreckreation bears more than a passing resemblance to 2008's Burnout Paradise. Which isn't too surprising, as many of the team had previously worked on that tit...