PC Reviews

19Aug

By Ruddy CelestialNo Comments

Just Crow Things – PC Review

What do you call a group of crows? A murder! Which is very apt as this game has murdered my free time. Just Crow Things is an action adventure sandbox game developed by Unbound Creations. The same developers responsible for the wonderful stress relieving game called Rain On Your Parade. Before playing I was already impressed by the fact I would be playing as a tool wielding crow. Although it really helps me sleep at night that crows in real life can't do all that this game character can! This review was written by a living breathing crow named Noir. Gameplay Just Crow Things has you playing as a crow (who I named Tenebrae). Your Crow Grandma has decided you're old enough to venture the world and make our own nest. Before fully pushing us out of the nest Grandma gifts us a family he...

15Aug

By Jordan RookerNo Comments

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Hellbreach: Vegas – PC Review

Hellbreach: Vegas is a wave-based zombie co-op shooter moving from Early Access to a 1.0 release on Steam. It has been available in Early Access on Steam since early March this year, but solo indie developer Infinity Ape Studios has stuck to his 6-month timeline. With publishing by Iceberg Interactive (Star Dynasties, AirportSim), the official 1.0 launch date was yesterday i.e. August 14th, 2024. Now this is Zombie Slaying! Fresh off my preview for Last Whisper, Hellbreach: Vegas definitely looks to be a horse of a different colour. At a glance it immediately hearkens back to spending some late nights with friends fighting zombie hordes in any number of Call of Duty games. Gameplay Hellbreach: Vegas is a wave-based zombie co-op FPS for you and up to three other friends to enjoy. It...

Five Nights at Freddy’s: Into the Pit – PC Review

14Aug

By Kyle McGrathNo Comments

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Five Nights at Freddy’s: Into the Pit – PC Review

Five Nights at Freddy’s: Into the Pit is a new game created and published by Mega Cats Studios. Although it’s based on the book of the same name, it only tells one of the three stories. The game has been out since August 7th on Steam and looks great from some of the screen shots I’ve seen. It’s available for £16.75. May be a short game, but it's gonna be a long night. I’ve always enjoyed the Five Nights at Freddy's games and the lore surrounding them. I admit, however, that the books are something I haven't touched. Not for any particularly reason but because it’s not my preferred media of choice. When I heard a game was being made based on (I think) the first book, I was happy to check it out. This way I can enjoy the book without having to read it! Gameplay Within Into The Pits...

13Aug

By Tyler DenyerNo Comments

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Dark and Deep – PC Review

Dark and Deep, created by Here Below under the direction of Walter Woods, is a game that challenges reality. With its intriguing design through the artwork of Gustav Doré, haunting soundscapes, and thought-provoking narrative, this game leads us through an abyss of darkness and uncertainty. Dark and Deep, this podcast sounds neat. Dark and Deep combines cosmic horror and mystery, offering tense gameplay and a unique narrative. Within the game you take on the role of Samuel Judge, a fan of the podcast “Dark and Deep.” Soon, you are thrust into a world where fiction and reality intertwine in terrifying ways. Becoming involved in a deeply unsettling conspiracy. But does it truly succeed in captivating players? Or is it just a fleeting wisp of intrigue? Let's take a Dark and Deep dive into w...

13Aug

By Kyle McGrathNo Comments

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Crime Scene Cleaner – PC Review

Today I'm checking out first-person cleaning simulator Crime Scene Cleaner. Developed and published by President Studio, with additional publishing by notorious simulator developer, PlayWays S.A. Releasing on August 14th on Steam, Crime Scene Cleaner is available to wishlist right now. What About The People He Murdered?... What Murder?! Crime Scene Cleaner follows the story of a janitor by the name of Kovalsky who has fallen on hard times. With mounting hospital bills for his sick daughter, he receives a call to clean up the aftermath of a gruesome scene for exceptional pay. Getting entangled in the mob, Kovalsky takes on bloodbath after bloodbath. Let’s see if he can keep his own nose clean. Gameplay The first job the game throws our way involves cleaning an apartment followin...

2Aug

By Olivia HoultonNo Comments

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Minds Beneath Us – PC Review

Minds Beneath Us is a single-player sci-fi narrative game from BearBoneStudio. It is based on the backdrop of a futuristic Asian city where AI has become fully automated, with a mysterious conspiracy unavailing. Will you unravel the mystery? Minds Beneath Us is a complex story-driven game now available on Steam at an introductory price of £15.07. If you are in two minds about playing Minds Beneath Us, then keep on reading. Gameplay Minds Beneath Us begins with an introduction to Jason Dai, a run-of-the-mill type of guy. Quickly, you learn that you are the rogue consciousness that has infiltrated his mind. Known as M.B.U, you take control of Jason, turning his boring life upside down. Using Taiwan as its muse, BearBoneStudio have created a cyber-punk world as its backdrop. Society h...

2Aug

By Kyle McGrathNo Comments

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Gym Manager – PC Review

Gym Manager is a management simulator game, developed by Han GAMES and published by PlayWay S.A., who have published various simulator games I’ve covered here at Thumb Culture, such as Thief Simulator 2 and Bum Simulator. Released earlier this week, Gym Manager also has a free demo available for those who want a brief taste of the gameplay. Cash Gains From Customer Gains Gym Manager has the player renovating a run down gym in a rough part of town while competing with the adjacent gym, Daddy’s Gym. While you are predominantly managing and running your gym daily, there are small quests to take part in for extra cash, goals to reach and customers to appease. I’m no stranger to simulator games, and I was curious what Gym Manager would entail. Gameplay The player starts in a grimy, ...

31Jul

By Kyle McGrathNo Comments

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Zoo Simulator – PC Review

This week has been all about simulation games for me. Today's is another new release from publishers PlayWays S.A. and developed by Game Incubators. This time around, I'm taking on the role of a zoo owner in Zoo Simulator. Although the actual zoo doesn't start off as much, hopefully I can make it a place Steve Irwin would have been proud of! You can pick up Zoo Simulator right now on Steam for £15.49. An animal kingdom to be proud of Gameplay Upon starting the game your zoo is rundown. Which means you have to start by renovating enclosures. We do this in a variety of ways, such as fixing faucets, so that the animals can drink, and removing old broken habitats, to keep the same animals safe. You can buy all the necessary tools via the computer in the main office and later on via a ta...

12Jul

By DidiNo Comments

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Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip – PC Review

Have you ever wondered what a wholesome version of Grand Theft Auto would be like? Well, wonder no more. Tiny Terry's Turbo Trip is the latest exploration and adventure indie game developed by snekflat and published by Super Rare Originals. Terry's Tiny Trip of Tremendous Self-Discovery Terry is a tiny resident based in the vibrant town of Sprankelwater. A tiny resident who goes on a small journey to discover big things. Tiny Terry's Turbo Trip was released on May 30th, 2024, and is available on Steam for £14.99. Have you ever had a dream where you wish you could go into space in a super, fast turbo car and become the most famous person in your small, but not-so-small town? If the answer is yes, then definitely read on about the adventures of Tiny Terry and his Turbo Taxi. If t...

Fix It: The Handyman Simulator – PC Review

4Jul

By MalNo Comments

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Fix It: The Handyman Simulator – PC Review

Fix it - The Handyman Simulator is a job simulator game from German developers VIS Games released on 4th June 2024 on PC. VIS games have made a name for themselves in creating many types of simulator games spanning many job types from bus drivers to long-distance lorry drivers, and tram drivers. I was given a chance to test out my DIY skills by playing this interesting-looking game. A Few Screws Short of a Toolbox This game is one of many in the simulator genre with just about every job accounted for. These games let you try many jobs out there allowing you to live the dream. Are you a fan of these types of simulator games? I had played some from this developer before. One of the more memorable ones was Autobahn Police Simulator 3. Let us know what simulator games you have enjoye...