Thumb Culture - Gaming

25Aug

By Tony CNo Comments

Ashina The Red Witch – PS5 Review

The first game I played by solo indie dev Stranga Games was My Big Sister on PSVita. I loved its story, characters, and its replayability for alternate endings. Ashina The Red Witch is a canon prequel to that game and I've been eagerly awaiting its launch on PlayStation platforms. Ashina The Red Witch - No Life In The Afterlife Originally released on PC in June 2022, the console port arrives on August 25th, 2023 with the help of publisher Ratalaika Games. It will be available to play on PS5, PS4, Xbox and Switch. Gameplay Players take on the role of Ashina who must journey into the afterlife to search for her sister Tena, and find a way back home. Along this journey, you meet a lot of characters and begin to piece together what has brought you to this mysterious realm. Exploring...

26Jul

By Kyle A McGrathNo Comments

Gaming, PC Reviews

My Friendly Neighborhood – PC Review

My Friendly Neighborhood was developed by John & Evan Szymanski and published with the help of Dreadxp. Begin investigating an abandoned film that has begun broadcasting again in this new survival horror. Released on the 18th of July this year, players can pick it up on Steam for £24.99. There's a lesson here What caught my eye with My Friendly Neighborhood is it looked fresh and unique compared to many other horror games. Yeah. I understand that fighting against undead creatures or grotesque science experiments is scary. But it's nice to see some developers trying to make cute things into more dark and twisted variants. Some examples that come to mind are Bendy And The Ink Machine and, more recently, Poppy's Playtime. Unlike the other games mentioned, My Friendly Neighborhood isn't ...

6Jun

By VinnoNo Comments

Gaming, PC Reviews

Magenta Horizon – PC Review

Today we'll be looking at Magenta Horizon, a Metroidvania from one-man developer Hellfire Railway Interactive and published by YouTuber turned indie game micro-publisher 2 Left Thumbs. Magenta Horizon is available now for PC via Steam and will cost £8.29/$10.99. Don't Fear The Reaper Magenta Horizon is a Hollow Knight-esque Metroidvania, where you play as Gretel, a Reaper looking to make her way back to the Nest Sanctuary after her exile. Along the way you'll rescue lost souls, find new upgrades and of course, fight hordes of monsters, demons and bosses. It's a fast-paced action game that'll keep you on your... thumbs? Yeah, we'll go with that. Gameplay After choosing the difficulty, you start the game with the coffin of Gretel being stumbled upon by an old Scottish fella called...

4Apr

By Tony CNo Comments

Gaming, News & Updates

PS Plus April Monthly Games

The PS Plus April monthly games are available to play now for all PS+ subscribers. Remember, even if you do not plan on playing these games now, make sure to add them to your library so you can access them at any time in the future. Meet Your Maker – PS5/PS4 Genre: FPS/Building | Longevity: New Release | Trophies: n/a Metacritic: New Release | OpenCritic: New Release | Release: 4th April 2023 Meet Your Maker is a post-apocalyptic first-person building-and-raiding game where every level is designed by players. Switch between roles as you mastermind devious Outposts filled with traps and guards, then gear up for methodical fast-paced combat raiding other players’ creations, gaining an edge by choosing the right loadout (melee, ranged, defensive), perks, and consumables to match...

17Jan

By Iain culverhouseNo Comments

Gaming

Skull And Bones Misses March Release

Skull and Bones has suffered its SIXTH delay since it was announced in 2017. Time To Walk The Plank Ubisoft has announced that their open-world action-adventure title Skull and Bones has been delayed again. The announcement that has come with the delay has indicated the new release window of the 2023 fiscal year (April 2023 / March 2024) release date. Skull And Bones Ubisoft has recently had a Dev stream showing more of the game and includes some conversations regarding the game. It is possible that the delay is only a month or two, however, you would have thought if they were confident of that then why not say so? The press release states Players will be able to discover the beauty of Skull and Bones in the upcoming beta phase. The additional time has already paid off and brought...

13Dec

By Tony CNo Comments

Gaming, PlayStation Reviews

Swordship – PS5 Review

I love when indie developers put a fresh take on beloved game genres. That's exactly what Digital Kingdoms have delivered with Swordship. Dubbed a "dodge'em up" this, the fourth title from the Swiss team is their most ambitious game yet! Bringing a Swordship to a Gunfight Set in a world where most of the lands have become submerged by the seas, most of humanity has moved to three huge underwater cities. While these cities bustle with trade through a constant flow of containers filled with goods, there are those banished from the cities that struggle to survive in the remaining barren and inhospitable lands. Rising up against the big cities, skilled pilots use lightning-fast ships to steal some of the containers and deliver them to the banished. You are one such pilot. Gamep...

29Nov

By Tony CNo Comments

Gaming, PlayStation Reviews

The Devil In Me – PS5 Review

Since the launch of sleeper hit Until Dawn, Supermassive Games have been consistently delivering standalone cinematic horror games under the banner of The Dark Pictures Anthology. The Devil In Me is the latest release in the series and the final game of Season 1 (Man Of Medan/Little Hope/House Of Ashes). The Dark Pictures Anthology is set to feature 8 games, split across 2 seasons with season 1 also available in 2 physical volumes (Vol.1 - PS4, Vol 2. PS4 &PS5). "I was born with The Devil In Me" - H.H. Holmes Reviewed here on PS5 the game is also available on PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and Steam. If you this sounds like your type of game then check out our review of Supermassive's previous release - The Quarry Story The game is based around the true story of infamous seri...

16Nov

By Tony CNo Comments

Gaming

PS Plus Nov Game Catalogue

The PS Plus Nov Game Catalogue games are available to play now for PS+ subscribers at the Extra & Premium tiers. Here's all the info on the games available: The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (Special Edition) - PS5/PS4 Genre: RPG | Longevity: 125hrs + | Trophies: 76 (incl Platinum) Metacritic: 81 | OpenCritic: 81 | Release: 27th Oct 2016 Explore a vast open-world, form alliances and defeat a fierce enemy set to destroy the world. The Special Edition includes the critically acclaimed game and add-ons with all-new features like remastered art and effects, volumetric god rays, dynamic depth of field, screen-space reflections, and more. Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege - PS5/PS4 Genre: Shooter | Longevity: 70hrs + | Trophies: 49 (incl Platinum) Metacritic: 73 | OpenCritic: 76 | Re...

1Nov

By Tony CNo Comments

Gaming, News & Updates

PS Plus November – Monthly Games

The PS Plus November monthly games are available to play now for all PS+ subscribers. Remember, even if you do not plan on playing these games now, make sure to add them to your library so you can access them at any time in the future. Nioh 2 – PS5/PS4 Genre: Action RPG | Longevity: 70hrs + | Trophies: 95 (incl Platinum) Metacritic: 85 | OpenCritic: 85 | Release: 13th March 2020 Master the lethal arts of the samurai as a mysterious half-human, half-supernatural Yokai warrior, in this challenging single player action RPG sequel. Take down a host of deadly new Yokai, seasoned samurai warriors and gargantuan boss monsters in Team Ninja’s stylized vision of Japan’s early Sengoku period. Unsheathe your deadly weapons and cut down all enemies in your path using a revamped combat sy...

30Sep

By Iain culverhouseNo Comments

Gaming, PlayStation Reviews

The Gallery – PS4 Review

The Gallery is the latest FMV game from the mind of Paul Raschid. (The Complex and Five Dates) Published by Cloudhead Games and Aviary Studios. Available on PC (Steam), Playstation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and mobile (IOS, Android) The Same Story Twice I was really eager to get hold of The Gallery. This style of game has always interested me and, having played both The Complex and Five Dates I had to test it out for myself. Gameplay Two specific periods of Britain's history are depicted in the story, centered around a portraiture art curator. Due to the social division felt throughout the country and the challenges associated with each period, Argyle Manor's business struggles in both timelines. 1981 is the year of the UK riots, and we play the female protagonist. In 2021 we follow...