PC Reviews

14Oct

By Jordan RookerNo Comments

Grim Earth Review

Grim Earth is a 2D platformer created by George Allan and published by Clockwork Pixels Ltd (also George Allan). It has been in early access for about two and a half years now and was originally slated for launch at the end of September. Allan wanted to make sure he launched his best product possible though so the current release date is September "44th" (or rather October 14th). Look for its full release on Steam. Explore A Grim Earth In... Grim Earth! I seem to be getting myself into all sorts of less-than-familiar genres here at Thumb Culture. This time I waded into the waters of the platformer genre with Grim Earth. As far as I can remember I've only played a handful or so platformers over the years. The most notable being of course Super Mario Bros 1 and 3. Ah... those were such sim...

9Oct

By MikeNo Comments

PC Reviews

Broken Blades Review

Broken Blades is the debut game from developer Pirates Game Studio and is published by Golden Eggs Studios & West Wind Games. It is a 2D rogue-like platformer set in a fantasy dungeon full of various creatures and monsters. After the tutorial, I learned the game doesn't waste time. Right away I was in control of the protagonist in a world deep underground but with no understanding of who I am and how I got there. Fighting various monsters along the way as well as dodging the various traps, I only know hopefully there is a way out. Broken Blades - The Sword Is Definitely A Fixer-Upper From my first-hand experience and the general opinion of other players, Broken Blades is very difficult so bear that in mind. You can pick the game up on PC where it is available now. Platformers aren't ...

8Oct

By DanNo Comments

PC Reviews

New World Review

Here it is finally! We have New World by Amazon Games, After testing and betas, we can finally enjoy the MMO that everyone has been waiting for. Well, that's if you can get into a server, anyone else love waiting in queues? This IS the MMO you have been looking for! I personally haven't been sucked into the MMO world for a long time. The last time I actually spent a good amount of time on one is probably 10 years plus now. So I am extremely looking forward to seeing just how much I enjoy New World. Even Stu our Editor-In-Chief is on board and he usually doesn't get caught up in the MMO scene. "Having never really getting stuck into an MMO I was intrigued by what New World could offer. Needless to say, once I created my character and started exploring the world my fears subsided. The wor...

6Oct

By Cameron TyeNo Comments

PC Reviews

Embr Review

Fight fires for fun and profit in this unpredictable and frantic multiplayer game. Released onto Steam 21st May 2021. Developed by Muse Games and published by Curve Digital. Today we are taking a look at Embr on PC. Some Guys On This Job, The Fire Owns Them, Makes 'em Fight It On Its Level, But The Only Way To Truly Kill It Is To Love It A Little. After you have mastered being a fire responder, why not check out the life of a spy in I Expect You To Die 2 here. Gameplay On first loading the game, you play through a small tutorial where you are shown the basic controls and the aim of the game. You are then left to play through however you see the best. There are 3 separate map areas that are unlocked by collecting progress stars. Spread across the 3 areas are a total of 25 unique levels ...

5Oct

By JasonNo Comments

PC Reviews

Sims 4 Industrial Loft Kit DLC Review

Fancy some new furniture for Sims 4? Well the Industrial Loft Kit from Redwood Shores and EA is the latest in available DLC for the 7-year-old title. Industrialise Your Life! Lets take a look at what you get in this £4.99 DLC pack! If you enjoy my review check out my past articles here! Gameplay Inspired by the large converted warehouses of Brooklyn, New York, the Industrial Loft Kit allows you to transform parts of your house to replicate the industrial look. In total there are 26 metal and wooden architectural elements to choose from. These range from round metal ventilation pipes suspended from the ceiling, metal pendant bar lights to arched windows, fans, chairs and tables. With the right positioning of the new furniture, you can make the rooms feel more spacious thanks...

5Oct

By JasonNo Comments

PC Reviews, Previews & Early Access

Balsa Model Flight Simulator Review

Balsa Model Flight Simulator by Canadian-based devs Floating Origin Interactive is exactly as it sounds. Simply put it is a flight simulator game that allows you to build and fly your very own balsa wood planes! Balsa Model Flight Simulator - Glory to Destruction in 10 Seconds Headed by Felipe Falanghe who created the acclaimed Kerbal Space Program, Balsa Model Flight Simulator keeps you in the air but this time on planet Earth. Ready to test your creative skills and take to the skies? Let's do this! If you enjoy my review please check out my past articles here! Gameplay It is worth pointing out that at the time of review, the game was in early access with a huge caveat that many things may not be functional or work quite correctly. Indeed there were many features that have no...

4Oct

By Mark HudsonNo Comments

News & Updates, PC Reviews

PUBG: Season 13 Is Here

Player Unknowns Battleground (AKA PUBG) is a successful, well-known battle royale-style shooter developed by KRAFTON & PUBG Corporation. Released back in July 2017, players are now able to enjoy the latest season 13 update. Season 13 is upon us! Join me as I explore what new content this latest season brings to the title. Since PUBG launched in 2017, we've seen the game progress and grow into a popular leading title of the battle-royale genre. With new weapons, maps, cosmetic skins and even new game modes added on a regular basis, PUBG continues to hold a somewhat dwindling player base. Public lobbies are now seeing the introduction of bots to ensure game lobbies are filled with 100 combatants. Ranked matches average around 60 players, just 60% of what they used to have. Could...

4Oct

By Cameron TyeNo Comments

PC Reviews

AWAY: The Survival Series Review

Play as a tiny sugar glider in your very own nature documentary. Developed by Breaking Walls and published by them and Game Seer Ventures. Away: The Survival Series launched onto Steam 28th September 2021. Is it a bird? Is it a plane? NO! It's a sugar glider! From gliding through a beautiful forest to foiling the plans of an evil megacorp, why not check out my latest review of I Expect You To Die 2 here. Gameplay When first starting the game you feel like you are a part of a nature documentary. You are surrounded by beautiful open worlds thriving with life. The intense journey of a tiny sugar glider against all the odds that mother nature can muster against you. The starting tutorial guides you well and sets you on your way. You cover basic movement and camera control before mov...

29Sep

By Jordan RookerNo Comments

PC Reviews

Encased Review

Encased has officially broken out of Early Access as of September 7th, 2021. It can be found on Steam and Epic as well as GOG. The game is a single-player tactical sci-fi RPG that is set in an alternative timeline of the 1970's, after the Cold War. Encased began as a successful Kickstarter campaign in 2017 for developer Dark Crystal Games and is published by Prime Matter (Pathfinder: Kingmaker, Outward, Kingdom Come: Deliverance). Explore the Dome in Encased I wasn't entirely certain what to expect from Encased when I first took a look at it. I don't have a whole lot of experience with turn-based combat or tactical games such as XCOM or Gears Tactics. What I do love is games that make your choices matter and offer alternative endings and gameplay based on those choices. So I was pleasant...

28Sep

By Martin HoskingNo Comments

PC Reviews

UnMetal Review

Welcome to my review of this hilarious game named UnMetal. @unepic_Fran (Unepic, Ghost 1.0) is the developer of Unmetal and the publishers are Versus Evil (Sockventure, Hand of Merlin, First Class Trouble). UnMetal is a 2d stealth action-adventure game that sees the player controlling Jesse Fox. Jesse has been wrongly accused of committing a crime he did not commit and must escape a covert military base. UnMetal - Gear Solid Is Full Of Humour From Start To Finish Can Jesse snake his way to freedom? Or will the enemy tangle Jesse in their grasp? Keep reading to find out! If you like this review, check out a previous review of mine here where I played Lost in Random on the PS5. Gameplay We start the game off by learning that we are playing as Jesse Fox. Jesse is an elite commando who was...