Shania, Author at Thumb Culture

4Jun

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Swan Song – PC Review

Swan Song is a casual puzzle game developed and published by Business Goose Studios. You play as Edith, whose mother (Amber) has passed away. The game begins with a letter from her father (Tristan), who gifts her this music box after his passing. Immediately, we see an uneven family dynamic with two people grieving. As we progress through, we learn that the Mother was a passionate pianist. Through sickness, Amber started to lose her musical abilities and eventually, her life to breast cancer. Already, the game reveals its raw and unforgiving emotions. Swan Song will be available on Steam on the 4th of June. Have a look here! Get your Kleenex ready! Gameplay Swan Song is very simple in the way it’s played. The player is presented with a music box and has to guide a swan from one ...

16Dec

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Completely Stretchy – PC Review

Completely Stretchy is a first person narrative that offers a 3D open world exploration of three Grombi Islands. It is the latest release by developer Warp Digital, published by Super Rare Games, originating from the mind and creativity of Dan Ferguson. Forewarning, this review will contain many puns and I am not sorry about it. Completely Stretchy is available to play on Steam as of right now! HAVE YOU BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT AT WORK THAT WASN'T YOUR FAULT? Gameplay You're a Grombi, this world's local resident. What IS a Grombi, I hear you ask? Well, a Grombi can take many glorious forms. You can come across a Grombi that almost mimics Mike Wazowsky but with arms extending out of their head. Or maybe, they're just a big blob with eyes. Size is no issue in the land of Grombis. After an...

27Sep

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Melobot: A Last Song – PC Review

Melobot is a third person, story driven game from an eagle top down view released earlier this month. It was developed by Anomalie Studios and published by Microids. Melobot is available on Steam for £15.99. It is also available to play on the PS Store and Xbox. Melobot: The Last Song offers a unique perspective on a well-told story; nurture nature and protect the environment. I only really needed to play ten minutes of this game to know I'd fall in love with it. As someone who adores simplistic graphical designs with a powerful story behind it, this game holds my heart. Even its title is a prime example of juxtaposition. The combination of a futuristic and sentient robot paired with the beauty of music. Chef's kiss. You can tell I graduated in Literature.. A Mellow Melobot Meanders in...

18Sep

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Selfloss – PC Review

Selfloss is a mysterious linear story-driven game developed by Goodwin Games and published by Merge Games. This is the first game from developer Goodwin Games and was released earlier this month. It is available for £16.99 on Steam. Selfloss is also available on PS5, Microsoft, Xbox S/X and Mac. The story starts with your main protagonist, Kazimir, waking up and embarking on a soul healing journey. Armed with his light infused staff, he explores Nordic inspired lands, overcomes challenges and encounters other-worldly phenomenons. An Old Man and his Magic Staff...What Could Go Wrong? Gameplay You are Kazimir. An elderly gentleman who just woke up in the misty mountains. You're greeted with what appears to be a very long necked duck? Cute! They tell you to find your way which, iro...