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I Am Future: Cozy Apocalypse Survivor 1.0 Release – PC Review

22Nov

By Jordan RookerNo Comments

I Am Future: Cozy Apocalypse Survivor 1.0 Release – PC Review

I Am Future: Cozy Apocalypse Survivor is exactly what the title says - a relaxing survival game in a lonely world. With development by Mandragora (Skyhill) and publishing by tinyBuild (Hello Neighbor, Graveyard Keeper), the game just took on its full release on November 13th. It is currently only available via Steam on PC. Experience Coziness on the Rooftops in I Am Future I actually had a chance to play around in I Am Future back during some beta testing prior to it going into early access in August of last year. I was eager to take a look and see how things are shaping up now that its 1.0 release is here. Checking in on a game you haven't thought to play since much earlier in development is always interesting. Now that I'm thinking of it, I'm sure I've got a nice list of games from ear...

The Sims 4: Life and Death Expansion Pack – PC Review

21Nov

By JasonNo Comments

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The Sims 4: Life and Death Expansion Pack – PC Review

The Sims 4 is 10 years old and still receiving content! Maxis and EA are giving GTA V a good run for their money! Their latest DLC has taken a bold step with Life and Death. Here you get to explore themes of grief, legacy, and the supernatural. The expansion transforms the typically humorous tone of The Sims 4 into a nuanced and meaningful exploration of life's journey while still maintaining the series' signature charm. They're creepy and they're kooky, mysterious and spooky! With Addams Family vibes, let's see what the Life and Death expansion pack brings to The Sims 4. Gameplay The new DLC introduces the hauntingly beautiful town of Ravenwood, split into “living” and “dead” zones, each with unique activities. Players can organize funerals with personalized ceremonies, write will...

20Nov

By PaulNo Comments

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Touch Type Tale – PC Review

Originally announced in 2019, Touch Type Tale was released on Steam earlier this month, having previously been released in March 2023 on Epic Game Store. This is the first full-game release from Pumpernickel Studio, an independent German development team. Winner of Best Expert Game at the 2023 German Computer Game Awards 2023, Touch Type Tale features a mix of Real Time Strategy (RTS) gameplay and typing controls. Join me as I discover if I can figure out the key to victory. Keyboard Warriors In a small town in the faraway land of Minsteria, lives a little orphan boy called Paul. Strong name. Often bored and wanting to avoid being in the orphanage, Paul spends his time lending help to a busy wizard. One day, when Paul heads to the wizard's house to assist with organising troll toenails, ...

15Nov

By MalNo Comments

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Beta MAX – PC Review

Beta MAX is an upcoming first person puzzle platformer, Developed by Nexcide and published by The Game Publisher. I got a chance to play through the game prior to its release on the 22nd November 2024. There is a small demo available now should you wish to try it out before then. BE KIND - RELAX AND UNWIND I'm a big fan of these kind of puzzle games with interesting mechanics. This game is challenging enough to have you scratching your head and thinking abstractly to complete levels. This game is a spiritual successor to games such as Portal, Viewfinder, The Talos Principal among others. Are you are fan of this kind of games? If so, leave a comment below with your favourites! Gameplay In Beta MAX you play as a teenage boy called Max. The game starts in Max's bedroom and judging by ...

13Nov

By DidiNo Comments

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Albatroz – PC Review

Published by SOEDESCO and developed by Among Giants, Albatroz is the latest adventure RPG that allows players to backpack across majestic landscapes. Featured in the Wholesome Direct back in June and recipient of the Epic Games MegaGrant, this indie title has players testing their wilderness skills, traversing the wilds, and managing their resources. Albatroz was released November 1st, 2024, and is available on Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S for £26.99. An Albatroz Adventure Awaits The Story So Far Players start their journey with an opening scene titled Days on the Road, driving a red car, filled to the brim with supplies. You play as Isla, a young woman who chooses to leave her mundane and monotonous city life, in search of her missing brother Kai. Kai has disappeared and...

13Nov

By KatNo Comments

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Mindcop – PC Review

Mindcop is a "whodunnit" detective game developed by Andre Gareis and published by Dear Villagers. Available on Steam from the 14th of November, Mindcop brings a whole new way of putting yourself into the mind of others while solving crime! Playing a simple yet addicting tile matching game to access someone's inner thoughts has never looked more appealing. You have 5 days to solve a crime and murder of an innocent woman. Question folk and intrude on their utmost dreams and fears. Will you solve the murder or go down the wrong path entirely? Guess there was too much on her mind for a chat? Accessibility and Tutorials The gameplay in Mindcop may seem quite overwhelming at first due to the amount of mechanics but don't worry, Mindcop holds your hand in just the right and loving way. The ...

13Nov

By Tyler DenyerNo Comments

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Great God Grove – PC Review

Great God Grove is a puzzler game launching in 15th November. The game will be available on on Steam, Xbox, and Switch. It was developed by LimboLane and published alongside Fellow Traveller. Imagine being a divine postie tasked with stopping the apocalypse while handling the gods. Armed with the Megapon, you'll use sentences to help avoid full-on world collapse. It's a wacky, beautifully crafted adventure that piqued my interest with its mix of quirky art and dry humour. Great God Grove: So I guess you can call me Hermes It's time to put on your postman hat. You'll occasionally see a cat, speak to the Gods, and save the world from disaster. Be sure to let us know in the comments below what you look most forward to in Great God Grove. Gameplay Once in a generation, the gods...

12Nov

By Alex CrooksNo Comments

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Red Dead Redemption – PC Review

It's time to get back in the saddle and take up John Marston's reins. Red Dead Redemption has finally made its way to PC. Rockstar's second adventure in the wild west initially released in May 2010 for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 and received critical acclaim. Undead Nightmare was released a few months later as an expansion on the original story which featured John Marston fighting against the hoards of undead as they tried to take over the West and Mexico. Controversially, I loved the first Red Dead Redemption more than its sequel. It had me gripped from the start and had one of the best online multiplayer systems ever, the online in the second game doesn't even come close. Add in Undead Nightmare - probably one of the best DLCs of all time, if you ask me - and it was an all round p...

11Nov

By Kyle McGrathNo Comments

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Sengoku Dynasty – PC Review

Open-world RPG city builder Sengoku Dynasty is back at Thumb Culture, now at full release as of November 7th this year. Developed by Superkami and published by Toplitz Productions, Sengoku Dynasty is currently available for £24.99 on Steam. Forge A New Beginning Sengoku Dynasty is back with features familiar to my first look at it, such as city building, crafting, and management. However, the brand new Daimyo conquering system is now implemented, which we’ll dive into later. The devs have also added support for female character customisation. Gameplay There are five modes to choose from; Creative, Chill Out, Normal, Hardcore and Custom. After customising your character (the customisation options are pretty light), you witness the story’s beginnings told through a beautiful painting...

8Nov

By Jordan RookerNo Comments

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Moon Mystery – PC Review

Moon Mystery is a sci-fi adventure FPS available now for PC by indie developer Cosmoscouts. It is a steady mix of gunplay, puzzles, and exploration across more than just a moon. Published by indie.io (HumanitZ, Coromon) and successfully backed via Kickstarter in May of 2023, you can pick it up over on Steam today. There are also plans for it to be available via GOG at a later date. That's no Moon! With a title like Moon Mystery, one expects to spend a fair amount of time on the moon. I'm here to inform you that in this game, that is not the case. Are there any games that come to your mind when thinking how a simple title held a larger world than you expected within? I'd have to say this is definitely one of them for me. Gameplay In Moon Mystery, you set out to discover a way back home ...