PC Reviews

8Oct

By DidiNo Comments

Hidden In My Paradise – PC Review

From the developers of A Tiny Sticker Tale, Ogre Pixel brings players their latest game. A cozy hidden-object and decoration game delightfully named Hidden in My Paradise. Releasing on Steam and Nintendo Switch on October 9th, the game retails for £8.99. Nintendo Switch players can also enjoy a 15% off offer on the eStore till October, 15th. Designing Your Own Hidden Paradise Finding hidden objects? Fun. Designing a mini paradise with various types of animals and hiding objects? Fun and adorable. Hidden in My Paradise might be the hidden gem of games missing from your Steam library. Gameplay Hidden in My Paradise is an isometric, hidden-object, and decoration game. Players see the world through the two main characters - Laly, a photographer, and Coronya, a fairy. Two delightful cha...

Runman: Race Around The World – PC Review

7Oct

By PaulNo Comments

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Runman: Race Around The World – PC Review

Runman: Race Around The World, the 2009 brain-child of Tom Sennett (Deepak Fights Robots) and Maddy Thorson (Towerfall, Celeste), was released on Steam for the first time on October 1st. The 15th-anniversary release sees the addition of full gamepad support, optimised audio and visuals and Steam achievements. You Can't Out-Runman Your Problems... Or Can You? A phrase associated with a certain blue hedgehog claims you've "gotta go fast". But is pure speed always the answer for Runman? Let's find out. Gameplay Runman: Race Around The World is a speed-focused, side-scrolling, 2D platformer. The goal is to get through each level as fast as possible. Achieving this, however, is not so simple. Easy to pick up and difficult to master sums up the experience perfectly. Each of the 36 lev...

4Oct

By Alex CrooksNo Comments

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Grunn – PC Review

Pick up your watering can and get ready for the totally normal gardening game Grunn. Released today on Steam, Grunn is the latest addition to the Sokpop Collective catalogue - also developed by Tom van den Boogaart. Cut grass, dig out molehills and water the plants in your new boss' garden. Just make sure you don't go into the house - that is strictly off limits. Warning, there may be some slight spoilers ahead! I love when gardening sim games are just gardening sims... Gameplay Grunn throws you straight into the game without much explanation. You arrive at a small town on a bus after being hired by a local to do some maintenance on their garden. The small town nearby is perfect for a little adventure. There's also a park and a church for you to explore. Not everything is as it see...

2Oct

By Kyle McGrathNo Comments

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Recycling Center Simulator – PC Review

Recycling Center Simulator is a first person, management simulation game developed by Balas Games and published by PlayWay S.A. Yes, it is exactly the game you think it is, and it released on Steam today! The World Needs Recycling, And I'm Reaping All The Benefits I’m no newbie to simulators, nor to PlayWay S.A. In fact I recently reviewed two of their other sim games Crime Scene Cleaner and Gym Manager. Personally, I think PlayWay S.A. are trying to publish a game for just about every job out there, and I’m here for it. Now, time to briefly dabble in helping the planet in my next digital career in Recycling Center Simulator. Gameplay As soon as you open Recycling Center Simulator the game throws the player right in to get started. Via the computer, you must find a scrap deal t...

27Sep

By ShaniaNo Comments

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Melobot: A Last Song – PC Review

Melobot is a third person, story driven game from an eagle top down view released earlier this month. It was developed by Anomalie Studios and published by Microids. Melobot is available on Steam for £15.99. It is also available to play on the PS Store and Xbox. Melobot: The Last Song offers a unique perspective on a well-told story; nurture nature and protect the environment. I only really needed to play ten minutes of this game to know I'd fall in love with it. As someone who adores simplistic graphical designs with a powerful story behind it, this game holds my heart. Even its title is a prime example of juxtaposition. The combination of a futuristic and sentient robot paired with the beauty of music. Chef's kiss. You can tell I graduated in Literature.. A Mellow Melobot Meanders in...

26Sep

By PaulNo Comments

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The Holy Gosh Darn – PC Review

Rounding out the Tuesday Trilogy from developer Perfectly Paranormal is The Holy Gosh Darn. This time-travelling, puzzle adventure game about saving Heaven from destruction joins previous trilogy titles Manual Samuel and Helheim Hassle. Though there are references to the other games, there's no hard requirement to have had to play them before this, so feel free to jump in here and then go back to enjoy the others. I have previously reviewed Helheim Hassle here at Thumb Culture so if you're interested in playing that, you can bookmark that article here for later reading. Tuesday After Next We join the main character Cassiel of Celerity on Tuesday afternoon in Heaven. After a few conversations and a quick game of Guess That Dog with her friend Puriel, all Hell breaks loose. Oh faece...

25Sep

By StuartNo Comments

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Train Sim World 5 – PC Review

Dovetail Games have recently dropped Train Sim World 5 on us and let me tell you, it's glorious! We first covered the news of this release back in August and I've been so excited to play it ever since. Released on consoles and PC, this review will focus solely on the PC version of the game, available on Steam, the Epic Store as well as the Standard Edition available through Xbox Game Pass. I Choo Choo Choose You! So head to your nearest station, purchase your ticket and hop aboard the review express. I promise that this review won't leave you board of the puns. Gameplay The great thing about Train Sim World 5 is getting a Free Starter Pack. Giving you access to several features all for free you can dip into the game and then decide whether to purchase more. There is something for every...

24Sep

By JasonNo Comments

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Supermoves – PC Review

Supermoves, developed and published by Finland-based Makea Games, brings the exhilarating world of parkour to life with a variety of game modes, multiplayer action, and a powerful level creator. Similar to the outstanding Mirror's Edge, minus the combat, this game promises fast-paced movement, creativity, and thrilling gameplay, making it a unique addition to the parkour genre. Everyone Loves A Bit Of Parkour! Supermoves is available on Steam for £12.79 at the time of writing and is out now. For an extra £4.29 you can buy the deluxe version that includes some holographic cosmetics as well as the Supermoves original soundtrack. Gameplay Supermoves offers a range of modes, from single-player career to 40-player online multiplayer races and challenges. The core of the game, being park...

23Sep

By Olivia HoultonNo Comments

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Football Referee Simulator – PC Review

Are you ready to become the best? Football Referee Simulator is the newest simulation game from developer and publisher Vladimir Pliashkun. Put yourself in the shoes of an up-and-coming referee and make decisions that could change the game. Football Referee Simulator is available to buy now on Steam for £0.89! You've got a new job! Gameplay Football Referee Simulator puts players are put into the referee's shoes, playing a pivotal role in the outcome. You begin your journey in the lower divisions of the game, with one dream; to ascend to legendary status in the refereeing world. With that legendary status comes the hope that one day, you will oversee competition finals. There is a multitude of leagues and tournaments to enable this dream. The game itself features over 100 diverse club...

Rugrats: Adventures in Gameland – PC Review

20Sep

By Tyler DenyerNo Comments

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Rugrats: Adventures in Gameland – PC Review

When Rugrats: Adventures in Gameland was announced I immediately sensed the nostalgia. The 90s were a magical time, especially if you grew up glued to Nickelodeon, absorbing episodes of Rugrats like a sponge. Tommy Pickles, Chuckie Finster, and the troublemaking twins Phil and Lil were more than just cartoon characters; they were part of our childhood. A platformer that marries retro 8-bit glory with HD polish, starring our favourite diapered heroes? Count me in! Published and developed by The MIX Games and Wallride, we covered the news about the release of Rugrats: Adventures in Gameland earlier this month. It is currently available digitally on PC via Steam, PlayStation 4|5, and Nintendo Switch. Smells like nostalgia Having spent time shuffling through the world of Gameland, I'm her...