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22Jan

By CharlotteNo Comments

Batography – PC Review

Solo developer SporkTank (aka Martin Stradling) may be working on their upcoming puzzle game Rita but that hasn't stopped them from working on a little cozy side project: Batography. Although this is not strictly a solo project as Stradling had some help from family members to create the game. Batography sees players take on the role of a small bat, determined to get the perfect picture of a full moon. Shooting for the Moon Batography releases on Steam on January 29th for free. Yes, you read that right. Free. So the game may be free but is it worth your time? Let's take a look. Gameplay Batography sees you assuming the identity of a little bat who really loves the moon, especially when it's full and bright. And honestly, I feel that. All this little bat wants is a picture of the fu...

Train Sim World 5 – MBTA Commuter DLC Review

22Jan

By StuartNo Comments

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Train Sim World 5 – MBTA Commuter DLC Review

If you are a fan of Dovetail Games' Train Sim World 5, then you are aware of just how much DLC is released for that game. In addition to our previous review of the West Coast Main Line DLC, we also have the MBTA Commuter pack. Let's check out what this entails and see whether it's worth your hard-earned money. Heading to Boston Just what is included in the MBTA Commuter pack, priced at £29.99 on Steam it's not a cheap add-on. Let's head on and see just what you can expect. Gameplay As with every Train Sim World 5 DLC, you are going to have a familiar gameplay experience. Albeit with some new colours on track. Included in this particular pack are a number of new locomotives in the MBTA livery, which is a nice purple. Alongside the new trains is the 45 mile MBTA Boston to Framingham/Worc...

Road Maintenance Simulator 2 – Winter Services PC Review

16Jan

By Jordan Rooker1 Comment

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Road Maintenance Simulator 2 – Winter Services PC Review

Road Maintenance Simulator 2 - Winter Services is a new simulator game available now via simulator publishing giant Aerosoft. The game was developed by Caipirinha Games (Road Maintenance Simulator, Forklift Simulator). It is available on Steam, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. Maintaining Roads Can Be Such a Chore Simulator games are a hit and miss for me. Some are really, really interesting - whereas others are outright boring. Road Maintenance Simulator 2 - Winter Services looks like it could be the former, so I gave it a try. Things didn't go exactly to plan though as I'll share below. Gameplay Road Maintenance Simulator 2 - Winter Services is a simulation game where you play as a maintenance worker for the roads of a small area in Germany. The objective is fairly straightforward: comp...

16Jan

By Kyle McGrath3 Comments

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Mekkablood: Quarry Assault – PC Review

Indie studio KRUMB Games is soon to launch their new action, retro-Shooter Mekkablood: Quarry Assault. The game itself is made by a solo developer and is inspired by the early 90s, FPS games such as Duke Nukem, Doom, and Quake. I enjoy retro-styled shooters, but I can't lie this mainly piqued my interested due to the Mech aspect of it. Warning! Please be aware this article contains gifs that may include flashing lights and patterns. Eat lead... wait, do you eat lead? Has this game caught your interest? Well good news, it launches on Steam on January 20th! Although I couldn’t say for how much you can Wishlist it today. Gameplay Now, when I started Mekkablood, there wasn’t a story. But looking at the Steam page for the game here is the general gist. We play Bill, an ex-Space Farme...

15Jan

By Alex CrooksNo Comments

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Café Paris – PC Review

Have you ever dreamed of running away and settling down in Paris where you open your own coffee shop and get to know the locals? If yes then good news! Café Paris is the latest release from Virtual Sky Interactive that you need to add to your Steam library. If no, then you need to get with the times and realise the dream. Order up... coffee and a view! So, is the hustle and bustle of Café Paris worth it? I've spent a few hours digging around in this game and can give you a run down. Gameplay Café Paris is an endless simulator game that allows you to serve drinks, build relationships with your customers and of course, enjoy Paris! A simple premise that has simple execution. Unlike some café simulator games, the creation of drinks in Café Paris is done at the press of a button. To se...

15Jan

By Kyle McGrathNo Comments

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The Spirit of the Samurai – PC Review

Digital Minds Games have brought us The Spirit of the Samurai. A side-scrolling action platformer where we play Takeshi, a Samurai looking to defend his village from a looming evil. Out now on Steam for £16.99. I saw it all in a dream. The story begins with a young boy looking to meet a Kitsune. Once it appears, it tells us the story of a past samurai who once existed. The samurai in question was called Takeshi, and he could communicate with the spirits, who then tell him of the return of an ancient evil. This sets us up for our story. Gameplay Gameplay-wise, The Spirit of the Samurai is pretty straightforward. You have a sword which you can unlock various combos for. A bow for long range and some damaging consumables such as kunai. Upon slaying enemies you earn XP which, after...

14Jan

By Kyle McGrathNo Comments

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Empire of The Ants – PC Review

Empire of The Ants has me assume control of a brave little ant as it helps its colony. Tackle the harsh world of mother nature in this new strategy game by Tower Five. The game is out now on Steam and goes for £34.99, while for another ten quid will land you the Deluxe Edition. In the deluxe you’ll get digital artwork, soundtrack, and wallpapers. We may be small, but we are many. Gameplay The ant is a scout with no name who is tasked with controlling your colonies’ units. Empire of The Ants isn’t an open-world but mission-focused. The first missions typically give you a rundown of the game mechanics. Not all the missions have you control units, however, some ask you to recover workers or scout areas. These missions I found a little dull compared to the combat-based ones. The nest...

13Jan

By DidiNo Comments

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10 Dead Doves – PC Review

Developed and published by Duonix Studios, 10 Dead Doves is a single-player, narrative horror game with elements of adventure and comedy to ease players' journey. After successfully meeting their funding goal on Kickstarter in 2023, 10 Dead Doves was released on December 13th, 2024, and is available to purchase on Steam for £20.99. 10 Dead Dove-craftian Horrors Two friends are hiking in search of an urban legend, with a mystery of dying birds and horrors lurking, and looming. - what's not to enjoy? Read on to decide if 10 Dead Doves is a 10/10 Dead Love. Gameplay Players are introduced to the game with a found-footage sequence of two friends wandering around the Appalachian wilderness, Marcus Stetson and his hiker buddy, Sean. The former is an experienced backpacker and the latter...

Emergency Call 112: The Attack Squad – PC Review

10Jan

By Kyle McGrathNo Comments

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Emergency Call 112: The Attack Squad – PC Review

Emergency Call 112: The Attack Squad is an action simulation game developed by Crenetic and published by Aerosoft GmbH. Released on December 18th last year, Emergency Call 112: The Attack Squad is available on Steam for £12.79. Burn, Baby Burn Gameplay The campaign of Emergency Call 112: The Attack Squad plays out by hearing someone calling an operator to report an incident or accident. While the tutorial covers a basic fire, there are a few different fires and emergencies. I wish the tutorial had covered a bit more of the different emergencies. While standard fires are extinguishable by water, grease fires require a powder extinguisher, and electrical fires require fog. Some non-fire emergencies include securing an allegedly deadly spider, helping someone get out of an acc...

20Dec

By Tyler DenyerNo Comments

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Flint Treasure of Oblivion – PC Review

Ahoy, mateys! It's time to don your tricorn hats, grab your cutlasses, and set sail for the tactical RPG waters of Flint: Treasure of Oblivion. Out now on Steam, Xbox, GOG and PlayStation. Developed by Savage Level and published by Microids, this swashbuckling adventure promises comic-book storytelling, dice-rolling combat, and just the right amount of pirate goodness. But does it capture the true spirit of piracy, or is it more of a damp squib? Let's find out! A Role Of The Dice For Me! Before we dive in, I'm excited about how this game blends the rich lore of piracy with tactical gameplay elements. But enough from me, what are you excited about? Drop us a comment below! Gameplay In Flint: Treasure of Oblivion, you play as Captain Flint, once a mighty pirate king, now shipwrecked and ...