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Humble Monthly Games for September Aims For All The Genres!

5Sep

By AlexNo Comments

Gaming, News & Updates

Humble Monthly Games for September Aims For All The Genres!

O boy loyal readers do we have a treat for you! If you are not familiar with humblebundle.com you need to be. The proceeds from there sales of video games, books, software help support various charities. This month's Monthly subscription bundle is supporting the WDC, Whale and Dolphin Conservation and comes with amazing titles like Sniper Elite 4 , Tales of Berseria, Staxel, and a mysterious game to be announced. You can also choose to exchange those games for Rise of the Tomb Raider. So you got some serious options! Sniper Elite 4 is an FPS unlike any other game. Take aim and see where the bullets hit as you watch organs become pierced and explode with great detail (including some score bonuses for hitting below the belt). Tales of Berseria is another amazing entry into the Tales of g...

Yakuza Kiwami 2 PS4 Review – The Dragon of Dojima Returns with a Vengeance

4Sep

By JohnNo Comments

Gaming, PlayStation Reviews

Yakuza Kiwami 2 PS4 Review – The Dragon of Dojima Returns with a Vengeance

That’s right, it’s time for me to talk about Yakuza again... It is of course one of my favourite game series to talk about & this time it’s to look at the re-make of the PS2 game Yakuza 2; Yakuza Kiwami 2. Just like with Kiwami, the hopes here are that it’s bigger, badder & well just better all around (fingers crossed) than the original from 10 years ago. Before I get started here, I am going to assume that if you’re looking to play or researching this title then you already know about the series and have played at least one of the previous titles (as this is the 3rd game in the series). While I have tried to avoid it, there may be spoilers for Yakuza Zero / Kiwami mentioned below (you've been warned!). For the benefit of any newcomers who may not have played the others, ...

3Sep

By TC Staff WriterNo Comments

Gaming, PC Reviews

Moonlighter Review – Like Indiana Jones owned a shop.

Introduction Moonlighter is hard. There I said it. Don’t let the cute graphics, simple gameplay and cartoon violence lull you into a false sense of security. It is a real challenge to make any real progress and you will die a lot playing this game. Moonlighter is a rogue-lite, action RPG where you play as Will, a brave shopkeeper who dreams of being a hero. Published by 11bit studios and created by Digital Sun the game has two very distinct sides to it. You are both a beast slaying, sword swinging adventurer and a timid shopkeeper with dreams of becoming a hero, but it all makes sense when you play the game. The game is available on PS4, Xbox One and PC. Gameplay During an archaeological excavation some gates which lead to different realms and dimensions were found on the outs...

Ultimate Fishing Simulator PC Review – Time To Get Snagged

31Aug

By KevinNo Comments

Gaming, PC Reviews

Ultimate Fishing Simulator PC Review – Time To Get Snagged

Bit Golem have been busy in their waders and cagoules learning all there is to know about fishing. All that hard work has turned into Ultimate Fishing Simulator. So has it all been worthwhile? Time to pack my sandwiches, make a thermos of tea and delve into the world of fishing. Will I find a whopper or will I reel in a tiddler? Gameplay Ultimate Fishing Simulator looks quite intimidating when you first start. It seems that there are lots of things I need to be a successful angler, rod, line, hooks, bait etc... I have a basic set up and a little money so I can dive straight in. So that is the plan. There is only one choice of destination when starting a new game, the lovely picturesque Betty Lake up in the mountains. I tried nothing fancy at first, simple bait, hook and float. Cas...

Roccat Kone AIMO Gaming Mouse Review – A Technicoloured Dream?

30Aug

By Jason4 Comments

Gaming, PC Reviews

Roccat Kone AIMO Gaming Mouse Review – A Technicoloured Dream?

Here at ThumbCulture HQ we are lucky enough to review all manner of software and hardware so that you can read an unbiased view of what we make of it before you decide to spend your hard earned money. This week we were lucky enough to get our hands on the Roccat Kone AIMO Gaming Mouse and it is. Stunning. So how can a mouse be "stunning" I hear you ask? Yes I would ask the same, I still remember the days of taking the ball out and clearing the fluff from the rollers, nothing stunning about that!! Well take a look at the image below, and we shall continue. Available in a black, grey or white chassis, the Roccat Kone AIMO Gaming Mouse retails around £70 in the UK. The German design oozes lovely ergonomics that ensure the mouse fits beautifully in the palm of your hand. With 1...

Guts and Glory Review (18+) – Blood, Gore and Mayhem!

29Aug

By JasonNo Comments

Gaming, PC Reviews, Switch Reviews

Guts and Glory Review (18+) – Blood, Gore and Mayhem!

Oh my freakin' god what have I just played! Let's get this said first. Guts and Glory is certainly not for the faint hearted or those that don't like the sight of the red stuff. Blood litters the streets, parts of limbs hang from hooks, my bicycle is in tatters and I am flying through the air after hitting a claymore mine. Yep it can only be HakJak Production's gruesome racing/action game Guts and Glory! Available across all formats and winner of both the IndieDB Editor's and Player's Choice award, was I going to find a great game or just some over the top blood bath of a gaming project? Gameplay Simply put, Guts and Glory requires you to race your character from one point to another through checkpoints within a makeshift 3D world while avoiding all sorts of everyday hazards su...

28Aug

By Stuart2 Comments

Gaming, PC Reviews

Strange Brigade Review – Taking on the Zomb…Mummies

I was first introduced to Strange Brigade back at EGX in September 2017 and it immediately went straight into my "most anticipated game that didn't have a release date yet" list. Now fast forward almost a year and here I am, finally getting my hands on the latest game by Rebellion Developments. Was waiting that long time well spent? or does Strange Brigade let itself down? Lets dive in and find out! Gameplay Set in Ancient Egypt in the 1930's you are a member of the Strange Brigade, a group that spends its time fighting evil, and in this case Seteki the Witch Queen has risen after being locked in a nameless tomb for 4000 years. Channelling your inner Indiana Jones, you explore ancient ruins, solving puzzles and finding secret traps as well as collecting relics from all across Egypt...

21Aug

By JasonNo Comments

Gaming, PC Reviews

Guacamelee! 2 Review – A Fiesta For Your Eyes?

Guacamelee! 2 by developer DrinkBox Studios is the long awaited sequel to the platformer series which sees hero luchador Juan Aguacate come out of retirement for a new metroidvania style adventure set across the vast Mexiverse. Inspired by Mexican culture, folklore, crazy chickens and the thrill of wrestling moves, Guacamelee! 2 brings you an epic new story that plays across both the living and the dead worlds simultaneously as well as featuring 4 player local co-op. Available for both Playstation and PC, is Guacamelee! 2 going to be a fiesta or muy mal? Gameplay Guacamelee! 2 begins as a single player game as you recap what has previously happened in the first Guacamelee! back in 2013. Evil Calaca has captured El Presidente's daughter Lupita and is attempting to merge the worlds ...

17Aug

By Stuart1 Comment

Gaming, PC Reviews

F1 2018 Review – If It Ain’t Broke….

Greetings race fans, and welcome to this review of F1 2018 by Codemasters. So what can we expect from this franchise after last years amazing success? Well lets take a look and find out! Gameplay So firstly, in essence F1 2018 retains a lot of what made the 2017 version of the game so great, which in my honest opinion, is not a bad thing at all. After all...if it isn't broken why fix it? So instead of regurgitating all the same information from the previous review, we will concentrate on whats different this year. Well if you scratch under the surface there is quite a lot of difference. Firstly, rule changes. We saw the biggest change in rules and regulations in the F1 season this year with the inclusion of the halo. Yes, the halo makes an appearance on the game and it does impact you...

This is the Police 2 Review – Beat your way into law enforcement

16Aug

By AlexNo Comments

Gaming, PC Reviews

This is the Police 2 Review – Beat your way into law enforcement

Ever wanted to play a game where the wrong choice is the right one? Something so out there and goofy but brutal that it makes you laugh and then think? Well This Is the Police 2 by Weappy Studio available now on Steam and coming to consoles in Autumn might be your answer. This is the Police 2 combines real time resource management, puzzle, investigation, and out right time to make a pretty great game. Be advised that you have to test your morals and it might have some unexpected consequences. With that being said as always strap in and get ready for my review of This is the Police 2. Gameplay This is the Police 2 has you staring as Jack Boyd the gruff voice ex police chief looking to escape his past mistakes and redeem himself in a new town. This is the Police 2 starts you with a sho...