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26Mar

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Crimson Keep PS4 Review- Keep On Dying?

Crimson Keep is a first-person action-packed RPG game created by Merge games. Released for many platforms such as PC, PS4, Nintendo Switch and Xbox one. With three options of what kind of "survivor/warrior" you are, it will help with how hard your gameplay is and what your starting weapon is. The aim of the game is to find the "sunken remains" so that you can cleanse it and free the trapped people staying alive trying to use any of the items you find. Gameplay Starting at the main menu you are offered a choice in which to start, you can choose to play as either The Berserker, the Witch or the Drifter Which gives you all the same start to the game besides your inventory. For example, your witch is given a wand, Berserker is given an axe and your drifter is just using their fists. I fe...

The Forest PS4 Review – Sun, sea and suspicious people.

14Mar

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Gaming, PlayStation Reviews

The Forest PS4 Review – Sun, sea and suspicious people.

Have you ever wanted to just get on a plane and head out anywhere? How about you hop on a plane, it crashes, you survive and land on the most beautiful little island you have ever witnessed? As much nature as a David Attenborough documentary and beautiful scenery. Sounds amazing right? how about if it means your only child was missing on the island, and the other occupants of the island are slightly cannibalistic and deformed, just slightly... Endnight Games, an independent games studio bring us their second title The Forest. The Forest is available on PC, Ps4, although it is not yet released for the Xbox one there are speculations and also questions as to if it will ever be available for the Microsoft platform. Gameplay Playing as Eric, a loving father who wants to tak...

At Sundown: Shots in the Dark PS4 Review – A 90’s style stealthy shoot-em-up

12Mar

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Gaming, PlayStation Reviews

At Sundown: Shots in the Dark PS4 Review – A 90’s style stealthy shoot-em-up

At Sundown: Shots in the Dark is a hide and seek style multiplayer shoot-em-up stealth game created by mild beast games and Versus|Evil. At sundown is available to play on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo switch and PC. It’s available through local play, training and also you can unlock different game modes as you level up. If you’re looking for a 90’s vibe gaming this may be a game for you! This screams SEGA gaming to me! Gameplay In the game, the light is your enemy, the best thing to do is keep hidden, and if you see any enemies shoot them and return to the darkness. Keeping away from any bullets that may be coming your way you can also collect small crates that give you options such as infinite ammo, a shield and other fun things. You can level up your guns meaning your rev...

Hitman HD Collection PS4 Review – You Are In My Crosshairs

6Mar

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Gaming, PlayStation Reviews

Hitman HD Collection PS4 Review – You Are In My Crosshairs

Hitman HD Collection by IO interactive is available now for Playstation 4 and Xbox One. Gameplay Hitman HD Collection is two games in one. Firstly you have Hitman: Absolution and secondly is Hitman: Bloodmoney. Both these games have been remastered to 4k resolution with enhanced graphics with 60fps. Now I am a longtime fan of the Hitman series since the original PC releases, so I was very happy to receive a review code to revisit my time as Agent 47. All the classic weapons are here from your Silverballers to fiber wire and poisons. Depending on how you choose to play each of these games will change your experience as Agent 47. Personally I love to take my time and wait for the perfect moment to strike. There is nothing better than treating each hit provided like a work ...

Observer Nintendo Switch Review – The Handheld Horror You Can’t Put Down

27Feb

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Gaming, Switch Reviews

Observer Nintendo Switch Review – The Handheld Horror You Can’t Put Down

Ladies, Gents and Cyborgs, I give you our latest addition to the Thumb Culture family, Coral! Enjoy her first review! Observer is a psychological horror game developed by the Bloober team and published by Aspyr. The game was released on PlayStation 4, Xbox one, Pc in 2017 and very recently the Nintendo switch. It is based in 2084 and begins by telling you about a “digital plague”. You play as a man called Daniel Lazarski aka Observer, who is a detective. The future is robotic arms, legs, hearts and metal bits in your head, atleast this is how the Bloober team envision the year 2084 to be. If you’re wanting a game that keeps you in the moment and truly zoned into the storyline, Observer is the one for you! From buzzing residents of the creepy slums block to going to the tattoo shop for ...

Transpose Review – Is It The 21st Century Tron?

11Jan

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Gaming, PC Reviews

Transpose Review – Is It The 21st Century Tron?

Well, here we are, 2019 and my first review of the year. I hope you all survived the festivities and are geared up for an exciting year for gaming. Transpose is an immersive VR puzzle game brought to us by Toronto based developer Secret Location and is available on PSVR and Steam. For the purpose of this review I am looking at the PSVR version. Gameplay Transpose is not just another PSVR game, it's not a generic puzzle game either. Transpose really has you thinking outside the box a lot of the time. I found this game to be a lot of fun once I got past the tutorial. The tutorial feels mind-numbing and feels like it takes forever, however this is much-needed if you want to be any good at this game. Transpose is all about bending time and gravity so you can manipulate it to compl...

Videokid An 80’s Treat? Or An 80’s Throw Back?

10Dec

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Gaming, PC Reviews

Videokid An 80’s Treat? Or An 80’s Throw Back?

Videokid has been created by A Pixel Trip Studios and published by Chorus Worldwide. The 1980's, an inspiring time to be alive. Some of the greatest movies were created, and some of the all time greats came to life on your home computer. It was also the golden age of the arcade. You would trek for miles with your pocket-money to play your favorite game. Ah the good old days get me all warm and fuzzy. Anyway I'm side tracking into memories, let's find out more about Videokid. Gameplay Videokid has the 80's in its heart and soul. you can feel this from the very start. The gameplay is heavily taken from the arcade classic Paperboy. The story for Videokid is simple, you have a video delivery route and you're running late to meet Jessica. Off you hurry to deliver those videotapes so you c...

Paper Dolls PSVR Review – Heaven or Hell

4Dec

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Gaming

Paper Dolls PSVR Review – Heaven or Hell

Winking Entertainment and Perp Games have stepped up to give us another PSVR game. Paper Dolls is a new entry to the PSVR Horror Genre. This should be interesting as I love horror in general and love my PSVR. Gameplay Paper Dolls has a choice from two control schemes, either using your Dual Shock controller or PS Move controllers. My first outing on Paper Dolls was using the Dual Shock controller and it wasn't a great start for me. Movement using the controller was awkward. Neither stick works for walking around. To move around on Paper Dolls you must use L2 and R2 alternating between them. There is only walk as an option also, don't try pumping the buttons faster as you wont move any quicker either. To turn in Paper Dolls is just as bad, double tap L2 or R2 to turn in the relative ...

Tetris Effect Review – An Instant Classic Or A Cheap Cash In?

20Nov

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Gaming

Tetris Effect Review – An Instant Classic Or A Cheap Cash In?

Tetris Effect is published by Enhance Games and developed by Resonair and Monstars, and is available for the PlayStation 4 and PSVR. Gameplay Tetris Effect is finally out and while I'm not a massive puzzle gamer, it's Tetris!! It would be rude not to check it out. Firstly Tetris Effect runs 4k and 60fps on the PlayStation 4 Pro which looks amazing. Also the game has PSVR support where the game becomes really immersive. When you begin your "journey" with Tetris Effect there are tutorial tip pages offered to you, don't skip these as much as you want to as there are some new features in Tetris Effect. The game awards you extra points for clearing lines using a T-Spin. There is also a new move within Tetris Effect which is the "Zone Mode". Fill your zone gauge and unleash your ...

Fallout 76 – My First 5 Hours In The Wasteland

16Nov

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Gaming

Fallout 76 – My First 5 Hours In The Wasteland

Not all games are created equal. Some are released with more expectation, a more fanatical fan base and a deeper sense of lore than others. Fallout 76 well and truly falls into that category. While Bethesda’s epic post-apocalyptic RPG’s aren’t to everyone’s taste there is no dismissing their popularity, with Fallout 3 selling 12.4 million copies. Between Oblivion, Skyrim (available on literally every platform), Fallout 3, 4 and New Vegas the reach and scope of these titles is massive and anything that comes out of the Bethesda stable needs to reach a certain pedigree. With Fallout 76, Bethesda have gone in a different direction. The open world, quest driven storyline is still there, but in a new setting and with one major addition, this time you aren’t the only human survivor. I ...