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Super Street: The Game Review – V12 Monster or 1 Litre Minnow

14Nov

By TC Staff WriterNo Comments

Super Street: The Game Review – V12 Monster or 1 Litre Minnow

Since Writing this review the game has had a few updates, however, the game has now started to refuse to load. Once we get it updated and it works we will revise this review to take into account the latest physics engine that has been patched in. I love racing games, however I have never played a game where the developers have got it so wrong. The game has no realism to it whatsoever, which is a great shame, because if they had mastered the issues I think this could have been an amazing game. Super Street: The Game was released on 13th September 2018 and is available on PS4, Xbox1 and PC. It was developed by Team 6 Game Studios, and Rebel Games. The game came from a car enthusiast magazine called Super Street, founded in 1996. The magazine and online presence is based on the afterma...

Valthirian Arc: Hero School Story Review – Is There Enough Depth?

13Nov

By GrantNo Comments

Gaming, PC Reviews

Valthirian Arc: Hero School Story Review – Is There Enough Depth?

Valthirian Arc: Hero School Story initially looked to have been bold in delivery, however under-delivered on both RPG and strategy elements. However, upon further play, I realised that my initial thoughts were a tad harsh. If you look past the weakness of the building elements of the game and focus on the RPG side, it’s a much-improved experience. Developed by Agate and published by Pqube. It is an action RPG, with a dabble into the building genre. Recently launched onto the Nintendo Switch, Steam and PS4. I’ve not played the variations on PC or PS4, however, I can’t help but feel consoles got the raw end of the deal with this game, due to some of the control limitations. Gameplay You begin the game being notified that you’re going to become the new Principle of Valthira Academy, as y...

Steel Rats Review – Like A Bat Outta Hell

12Nov

By JasonNo Comments

Gaming, PC Reviews

Steel Rats Review – Like A Bat Outta Hell

Steel Rats by Polish based Tate Multimedia (the devs behind the Urban Trial games) is out now on Playstation and PC and is a retro futuristic 2.5D motorbike combat game set in an explosive 1940's diesel-soaked America whereby you ride through the districts of Coastal City destroying pretty much everything that gets in your path using your motorbike. With the ability to turn your front wheel into a firey spinning disc, robots and even parked cars feel your wrath as you speed along the various platforms of the levels slicing through them like a hot knife through butter, all be it with a few explosions along the way. When I played Steel Rats earlier in the year at EGX Rezzed in London I found myself getting a little frustrated with the controls. Let's see how the final release performs! ...

10 Tips to become a Gun Wielding Legend in Red Dead Redemption 2

9Nov

By John2 Comments

Gaming

10 Tips to become a Gun Wielding Legend in Red Dead Redemption 2

After spending just over a week playing through the latest release from Rockstar, It became pretty obvious that there are a whole bunch of things that in my opinion should have been in the tutorial but just weren’t for some reason. So we decided we would put together a little article with a few hints and tips to help those of you that are struggling to work out some of the more hidden functions as well as just some general advice. Note: This isn’t a place where we’re going to tell you where to find Legendary Animals etc. That would be cheating! Note: Any controls that I mention below will be based on the PS4 version as this is the version that I own, I would assume that it will be the same on other versions however the buttons may be different. Cinematic Camera Wh...

Nickelodeon Kart Racers – Blundering Barnacles

8Nov

By TC Staff WriterNo Comments

Gaming

Nickelodeon Kart Racers – Blundering Barnacles

Nickelodeon Kart Racers has been brought to us by the developers Bamtang Games and publishers Maximum Games. Nickelodeon Kart Racers is currently available for PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch. Today I'm going to give you the ins and outs from the PlayStation version. Gameplay Nickelodeon Kart Racers is firmly aimed at the younger gamer. For this I have incorporated the assistance of my niece and nephew, as I feel their opinion on this game is far more relevant than that of a middle-aged man. The gameplay for Nickelodeon Kart Racers is easily described as a kart racer just like Mario Kart or Sonic All Stars. Personally i think they offer a far more polished experience and are aimed for gamers of all ages. Nickelodeon Kart Racers however will have very little appeal to...

Spintires: Mudrunner American Wilds Dlc Review – Come In Rubber Duck!

7Nov

By JasonNo Comments

Gaming, PC Reviews

Spintires: Mudrunner American Wilds Dlc Review – Come In Rubber Duck!

Looking for a driving game that is a bit of a break from the norm? Do you enjoy watching Ice road truckers or going off-road? Spintires: Mudrunner has had its latest dlc drop; American Wilds, across PC, Ps4 and Xbox One with Nintendo Switch looking to follow on November 27th. For the full review of the main game see Stu's review here! For info on the new dlc, read on! Building onto the already epic off-roading content, the new American Wilds expansion adds 7 new iconic American trucks from the likes of Western Star, Ford, Hummer and Chevrolet bringing the vehicle total to 30 and if that wasn't enough there are an extra 14 new vehicle add-ons that brings the amount of equipment options to 60. 2 new sandbox maps; Mount Logmore and Grizzly Creek have been added that are inspir...

6Nov

By TC Staff WriterNo Comments

Gaming, PC Reviews

The Shapeshifting Detective Review – Crime Thriller With A Twist

I knew nothing about The Shapeshifting Detective before I played it. I was expecting a game where you explore your environment, find clues and interact with NPC’s. It's not often that a game gives you a new experience. An unusual style of gameplay and a genuinely new experience. But after 4 hours of gameplay I had to sit back and recognise that, for me at least, this was something I had never encountered before. I knew I was well out of my comfort zone in gaming when I found myself trying to seduce my landlady’s secret lover to get him to confess to murdering someone else. A position I rarely find myself in. The Shapeshifting Detective from Wales Interactive is a mash up of a videogame, adventure book (you know the ones where you decide which page to turn to), and a 1950’s radio dram...

Strange Brigade: The Thrice Damned DLC Review – Continuing The Chaos

5Nov

By StuartNo Comments

Gaming, PC Reviews

Strange Brigade: The Thrice Damned DLC Review – Continuing The Chaos

As you may know, I absolutely loved the Strange Brigade main game, check out the review here. So it was only natural that the latest DLC The Thrice Damned would be right up my street? Right? Lets take a look. Whats New So essentially we join up with the Strange Brigade in The Thrice Damned, a separate story to the main game that thankfully doesnt give you any spoilers as to what happens during your main jaunt into the unknown. Having played through the first two episodes of the The Thrice Damned, Isle Of The Dead and Sunken Kingdom, before we get to the end I thought it was best that I get my thoughts on paper before the third instalment is released this month. So what does The Thrice Damned bring to the party...well a couple of new characters, Tessie Caldwell and Hachiro Shimuz...

Call of Cthulhu Review – Afraid of the Light

2Nov

By KevinNo Comments

Gaming

Call of Cthulhu Review – Afraid of the Light

Cyanide Studios brings us Call of Cthulhu, a new version based on the classic role playing game based on the works of H.P.Lovecraft. Where would we be if we didn't have things to base new stuff on? Time to set everything up and play with the lights on, definitely hoping that the atmosphere is good. Just need to pop into my time machine. Gameplay Call of Cthulhu is set in 1924 when everything is a bit more basic. No advanced technology to get to grips with, just an old lighter to help you see. There is a mystery to be solved, and you are just the man for the job. Well being a private investigator it would fall easily within your remit. You start in your office looking around. It seems you are not a very good detective really and about to lose your funding. If only a big case would com...

GRIP: Combat Racing Review – Too Fast…TOO Fast!

2Nov

By StuartNo Comments

Gaming, PC Reviews

GRIP: Combat Racing Review – Too Fast…TOO Fast!

Before I start going into the review for GRIP: Combat Racing, I just want to leave a gif showing how it makes you feel. Now onto the review. Gameplay In simplistic terms, GRIP: Combat Racing is a track racer, with a splattering of arena combat thrown in for good measure. Loading up the game you are greeted with the main menu, where you can get access to the campaign, single player, online and split screen elements of the game as well as the garage where you can customise your cars with decals and new colourings. Diving into the campaign, you essentially go through tiers of events designed to ease you into the game as well as challenge your skills as a racer. The further up the tier tree you get the faster and more difficult the game becomes, starting with a nice gentle pace, ev...