Hannan, Author at Thumb Culture

28Sep

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PC Reviews

TCG Card Shop Simulator – PC Review

Despite the expectations laid on it, TCG Card Shop Simulator is a satisfying and addictive simulator game that lets you live out your dream of owning a physical card shop. Developed by O.P.Neon Games, TCG Card Shop Simulator is available on Steam, Xbox Series S/X, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and the Nintendo Switch 2. While the game was available in early access for a while, the 1.0 release adds a slew of content that gives new and returning players a booster box filled with hours of gameplay. Scalpers No Scalping Simulator games are extremely common now, with there being a simulator for practically every occupation or hobby. TCG Card Shop Simulator’s topic of focus is self-explanatory, but what sets it apart from most other similar games is just how detailed it is. From being...

1666: Amsterdam – PC Early Access Review

15Sep

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PC Reviews

1666: Amsterdam – PC Early Access Review

Despite having a fascinating setting and art direction, 1666: Amsterdam’s early access state suffers from multiple technical issues that need ironing out. Developed by the indie studio Panache Digital Games, 1666: Amsterdam genuinely caught my attention when I first saw it during this year’s Summer Game Fest. Available on Steam and the Epic Games Store, the game is currently in early access. However, the game’s going to have to do a lot of heavy lifting during this early access period if it wants to recover the goodwill it lost because of performance and AI-related issues. Abracadabra Alakazam 1666: Amsterdam’s historical and supernatural setting already captivated many who first saw it. The game’s demo was excellent, and the early access retains much of the feel that many expect....

31Aug

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PC Reviews

Mortal Shell 2 – PC Review

Mortal Shell 2 takes the premise that the original game introduced and perfects it in a way that makes it the ideal way to experience Mortal Shell. Developer Cold Symmetry showcased its immense talent with the first Mortal Shell. However, the game had a bunch of holes that needed filling. Mortal Shell 2, which is available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series S/X, bumps everything to eleven. It’s what the original Mortal Shell should have been in every aspect, whether it’s combat or the series-defining shell mechanic. Finally a Perfected Shell Mortal Shell 2 starts with a bang, quickly introducing everything that makes it better than its prequel. The combat is fluid, the shell system has a more detailed build system that offers more flexibility, and the game’s scale is much large...

21Aug

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PC Reviews

Dodo Duckie – PC Review

Dodo Duckie is one of the most innovative platformers around, merging 2D and 3D perspectives with a charming art style and clever level designs. Developed by BornMonkie, Dodo Duckie is a charming indie puzzle-platformer developed by a seven-person team. The game is available on PC through Steam and the Epic Games Store, as well as Xbox, and it wouldn’t be a stretch to say that it brings more than enough innovation to stand on its own two feet in a genre dominated by giant franchises. No Quacking Around Dodo Duckie starts with a fairly simple and admittedly random concept. Aliens show up out of nowhere and kidnap our poor Duckie’s chicken friends, leaving it up to him to save them. The only way to do this is by traversing all sorts of planets and wearing multiple hats. Of course, the ‘...

10Jul

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Previews & Early Access

Witchspire – PC Early Access Preview

Witchspire is an excellent game for those looking to collect cute critters and fly on a broom as a witch, even if it’s a little rough around the edges. Envar Games may not be too popular, but its portfolio is fairly impressive. Known for co-developing games such as League of Legends and Overwatch 2, Witchspire is the first full-scale in-house project the studio has decided to tackle. Released in early access for PC via Steam, the game’s several flaws hide a relaxing and calming experience. The Makings of a Magical World The open-world survival genre has seen a massive boon in popularity recently, spawning tons of games that utilize similar crafting mechanics. Witchspire takes those mechanics and blends them with a witch-based cozy game that lets you soar in the sky, collect cute creat...

8Jun

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PC Reviews

Schrodinger’s Cat Burglar – PC Review

Schrodinger's Cat Burglar had me scratching my head while constantly pressing the meow button. I’d say it achieved what it set out to do. While Schrodinger's Cat Burglar is developer Abandoned Sheep’s first major release, the game leaves a lasting impression. Available on PC via Steam and Linux, it combines the universal love for cats with genuinely clever puzzles. While it isn’t exactly genre-defining, the game’s charm is undeniable. Meowing For Success Cat games aren’t exactly new. While Stray is easily the most popular game to leverage the love for playing as feline fellows, Schrodinger's Cat Burglar does enough to separate itself from the 2022 adventure game. That, too, while adding some nice twists that cement the fact that it’s a puzzle game. Gameplay Schrodinger's Cat Bur...

7May

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PC Reviews

Windrose – PC Early Access Review

Windrose brings me the same joy as Assassin’s Creed Black Flag did all those years ago, even if it isn’t as polished. Developer Kraken Express may be new to the scene, but it entered with a bang. Windrose is an ambitious open-world game that lets players become pirates to craft their own story. Available on PC via Steam and Epic Games Store, the game is out in early access and is already making waves. Treasure Awaits! For some reason, nailing a good pirate-themed game is much easier than it looks. Assassin’s Creed Black Flag made the genre look so easy, having players sail the seas in search of treasure, all the while singing sea shanties and sinking enemy ships. It’s also more than a decade old, and the only other large title to try its hand at making players pirates is Sea of Th...

16Apr

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PC Reviews

Cleaning Up! – PC Review

Cleaning Up! doesn’t have you clean ghosts, though cleaning trash can be just as scary. Or so I’ve been told. Unbound Creations has multiple “silly games” in its portfolio, and Cleaning Up! is the newest of the bunch. Quick, cozy, and extremely satisfying, Cleaning Up! builds on what it learned from its previous projects to deliver a low-pressure experience. It’s available on PC, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation starting April 15. Mops, Brooms, and a Lot of Trash Bags Cleaning Up! doesn’t bring anything new to the admittedly spotless table, but it does everything right. The game’s charming art style, simple but addictive gameplay loop, and quirky sense of humor ensure it’ll linger in my mind, even when I’m actually cleaning up. Of course, the infamous low cortisol meme song will b...