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Omega Crafter – PC Review
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Omega Crafter – PC Review

Get ready to chop trees, mine ore and… program robots to help you build your city in the middle of a wilderness?  Omega Crafter is the first Steam release by developer and producer Preferred Networks, which mixes elements of Minecraft, Portal Knights and other survival RPGs and teaches players the basics of programming. Program, build and explore a vast open world... Single player and multiplayer are available as you learn how to program your Grammies and fight bugs in an open world filled with different biomes, enemies and bosses. Omega Crafter is set to release on Steam on March 29th! Want to find some more games? Check out our PC reviews here. Gameplay With an interesting twist on the usual survival game genre, Omega Crafter launches you into a brand new world with the aim...
Taxi Life: A City Driving Simulator – PC Review
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Taxi Life: A City Driving Simulator – PC Review

Taxi Life: A City Driving Simulator is the newest addition to the simulation genre. Developed by Simteract who pride themselves on premium simulation games, and published by Nacon. The game is an introduction to the highs and lows of being a taxi driver in the bustling city of Barcelona. Launched on the 7th of March 2024, this game is available on PC via Steam, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Realistic? This game revolves around, you guessed it, being a Taxi driver. You climb into the driver's seat of your car and the start of your business. Will you create a Taxi empire? Let me know below how you got on with the game! Gameplay As simple as the game may seem, it does have a lot to offer. You begin your journey with a driving test. In no way similar to those that we are used to, i...
Millennia – PC Review
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Millennia – PC Review

Millennia is a grand strategy game developed by C Prompt Games and published by Paradox Interactive. Set in a vast and detailed world, players take control of a nation and guide it through the ages, from ancient times to the present day and beyond. You don't need a Millennia to play Millennia Join an adventure through the ages in the latest in turn-based, 4x style to rival Sid Meier! Take control of a powerful nation and delve into a world filled with pioneering, expeditions, and conquering. Play now and immerse yourself in a gaming experience that keeps you hooked for hours! Gameplay The game begins with deciding on a civilization to lead, each with unique traits, strengths, and weaknesses. Players can choose from various nations such as: England, Japan, Persia, etc. Each has diffe...
Outcast A New Beginning – PC Review
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Outcast A New Beginning – PC Review

Outcast: A New Beginning is a new 3rd-person, open world adventure sequel to the original Outcast from 1999. Developed by Appeal Studios (Outcast – Second Contact, Gangs of Sherwood) with publishing by THQ Nordic (a lot of games), the game returns Cutter Slade to the world of Adelpha to defend the Talans from an invading force. Launched on March 15th 2024, the game is available on PC via Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Original Developers, Original Feels? There's usually something special about original developers returning to the setting of one of their original games. And I don't mean just to do an expansion or DLC or direct sequel to a game within a few years of the first. In this case, it's been well over 20 years since the first Outcast game hit the market. Can ...
Alone in the Dark – PC Review
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Alone in the Dark – PC Review

Alone in the Dark has seen many iterations as it is a franchise that spans over 30 years. The fact that I was 12 years old when I played the original by Infogrames does make me have a bit of an existential moment. Here in 2024, we have devs Pieces Interactive and publisher/owner of the franchise THQ Nordic's vision for the Lovecraftian horror, action, puzzle-solving instalment of the game. Back to Derceto we go With the original 1992 Alone in the Dark paving the way for 3D-style horror games such as Resident Evil and Silent Hill, I was very excited to see how this single-player game has evolved to catch up with what we expect nowadays in terms of gameplay, storyline, visuals, and sound. Alone in the Dark will be available on PS5, Xbox and PC. There is a standard edition, a deluxe digi...
SUMMERHOUSE – PC Review
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SUMMERHOUSE – PC Review

Published by Future Friends Games, SUMMERHOUSE is the latest release from Friedemann Allmenröder. Previously having worked on titles such as ISLANDERS and Superflight, this is their first solo effort, and what a delightful game it is. Building Buildings For this review, the game was played via Steam and worked brilliantly, as it's not a demanding game. The fact that it costs just £3.99 makes it very accessible to gamers and a perfect gift to friends as a tiny gesture of appreciation. If you want to add more cozy games to your library, feel free to check out Mike's review of Garden Life: A Cozy Simulator. Gameplay The best way to describe SUMMERHOUSE is that it's exactly what it says on the tin, "A tiny building game about beautiful lived-in houses. No rules or restrictions, just pu...
Please, Touch the Artwork 2 – PC Review
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Please, Touch the Artwork 2 – PC Review

Please, Touch the Artwork 2 is a point-and-click puzzle game from Belgian solo game developer Thomas Waterzooi. He has been involved in past game projects such as Divinity Original Sin and Hitman. Made in only six months, the game follows on from its predecessor with graphical improvements throughout. The game released on 19th February 2024 on PC and mobile. Tactile Tactics and Painty Pointers The game revolves around paintings, namely paintings of iconic Belgian painter James Ensor whose works featured expressionism and surrealism. It is a way for us to interact with his paintings, giving a more comprehensive look at them and discovering his creative works.  Gameplay What better way to appreciate art than to be inside art. From the off, I noted the pointer has become a long sk...
Outcast: A New Beginning PC Review In Progress
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Outcast: A New Beginning PC Review In Progress

Outcast: A New Beginning is a new 3rd-person, open world adventure game that is a sequel to the original Outcast from 1999. Developed by Appeal Studios (Outcast - Second Contact, Gangs of Sherwood) with publishing by THQ Nordic (a lot of games), the game returns Cutter Slade to the world of Adelpha to defend the Talans from an invading force. Outcast: A New Beginning launches on PC via Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S on Friday, March 15th 2024. Original Developers, Original Feels? This review is a bit different than my usual reviews, as I am still actively playing through the game. I invite you to return after the full review is complete for a more in-depth look at the game. For now, please check out my initial thoughts below: Initial Thoughts Outcast: A New Beginning is a se...
The Thaumaturge – PC Review
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The Thaumaturge – PC Review

Developed by Fool's Theory and published by 11-bit Studios, The Thaumaturge is an experience that blends elements of strategy, and detective work into a compelling gameplay experience, allowing players to step into the shoes of a powerful mage known as the Thaumaturge. It is available now on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. I've got the urge. The Thaumaturge Harness the ancient arts of magic and sorcery to manifest your desires and achieve your goals. Take control of your destiny and experience the incredible power of The Thaumaturge. Embrace the supernatural, but be careful who you manipulate. Gameplay The story introduces us to Wiktor Szulski, a Thaumaturge from Poland. Set in 1905, Warsaw, Poland, the game begins with a letter from our sister, which immediately demonstrate...
Reveil – PC Review
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Reveil – PC Review

Reveil is a new story-driven horror game developed by the team at Pixelsplit. Whose other titles consist of Deadly Days and Indoor Lands. They have released Reveil for Steam, Xbox and PlayStation as of March 6th this year. On Steam, you can pick the game up for £16.99.  Also available is the "Reveil Funhouse Pack", which contains the game's Soundtrack, a black and white camera filter, Developer's Commentary and Digital Artbook. The price of the pack is £8.50 for anyone who loves behind the scenes on their media. The Circus is supposed to be fun. In Reveil, we play Walter Thompson, who wakes up disoriented and can't recall anything. Walter starts to wonder where his beloved wife and daughter are. Thus begins Walter's story as he tries to uncover where they've gone. The player will solv...