PC Reviews

6Sep

By Hunter MooneyNo Comments

The Big Con Review

Just imagine, what would happen if every piece of pop culture and cliche from the '90s became a human form and made a game, this would be the result. The Big Con is an action RPG game developed by Mighty Yell and published by Skybound Games. It was released on August 31st 2021 on PC and Xbox One. The Big Con - It's what would happen if an episode of Saved by the Bell focused on a heist I find myself very attracted to anything heist related, especially movies. Baby Driver, The Killing, and Snatch are some of my favourites. I've even seen Rififi, bet you haven't even heard of that. Anyway, I've never really played any heist games so I was really looking forward to this. And I do love me some 90's nostalgia so it's great to see. Let's give this a shot and see if it's worth it. If you're loo...

6Sep

By JasonNo Comments

PC Reviews, Previews & Early Access

Mechajammer Preview

Mechajammer by Devs Whalenought Studios is a tactical cyberpunk turn-based RPG that allows you to take your turns simultaneously with those around you. Set in an off-world grindhouse of an urban and jungle colony it is down to you to recruit your crew and adventure through the gloomily lit city. Mechajammer - Urban Survival At Its Heart Are you ready to read on? Mechajammer is currently in demo form for PC over on Steam so you can join in as well. Let's do this then and don't forget to check out my other articles here on Thumb Culture! Gameplay I played the Mechajammer demo therefore elements of the gameplay are limited in some respects, however, it still allows you to get an overall feel for the game. In the beginning, you can either choose from a pre-made character or create y...

6Sep

By Jordan Rooker1 Comment

PC Reviews, Previews & Early Access

Rogue Spirit Early Access Review

Rogue Spirit is a 3D rogue-lite action game now available for Early Access on Steam. The developers, Kids With Sticks, have partnered up with publisher 505 Games to bring this third-person adventure to the masses. Kids With Sticks already spent about 19 months developing the game and plan to have it be in Early Access for 7 months. Of course, this is an estimate and not set in stone. If you're a fan of roguelites such as Hades, Dead Cells, Risk of Rain 2, and the like, then Rogue Spirit will be one to add to your collection. Bounce between bodies in Rogue Spirit The aspect of possessing bodies to switch up abilities is what made Rogue Spirit catch my eye. I did not prepare myself for the challenge of playing another roguelite though. Needless to say I will be playing through my frust...

2Sep

By PaulNo Comments

PC Reviews

Golf Club: Wasteland Review

Post-apocalyptic golf sim Golf Club: Wasteland comes from developer Demagog Studio and publisher Untold Tales. I first became aware of this game through being in the Untold Tales Discord server following reviewing Beautiful Desolation (review here). From then I kept my eye on it and even had a question answered in a Q&A with the developers, which you can find on the Untold Tales YouTube page. The clean and low-detail aesthetic of the game grabbed my attention right from the unveil and can't wait to jet-pack my way around the golf course. Golf Club: Wasteland - Fancy a back 9 on the 3rd rock? If I was to take the Earth and repurpose it, post-apocalypse, for the ultra-wealthy, I'd have settled on a hunting reserve. What could you imagine the husk of our planet being used for when it is...

30Aug

By Cameron TyeNo Comments

PC Reviews

Cookie Clicker – Review

Today we sit back and snack on the goodies of Cookie Clicker. Developed by Orteil and DashNet, Published by Playsaurus. Cookie Clicker is an idle game about making cookies! Originally released in 2013 on the web, and actively developed since then. This is the official version for Steam and released on 1st September 2021. Cookie Clicker - Let's Check Out which way the Cookie Crumbles! If you enjoyed this review, please check out my latest review for Patron here. Gameplay The gameplay goals are relatively simple. More cookies...make more cookies! You start with an empty glass and no milk or cookies. Each click gives you a cookie, a process I wish was true of real life. Eventually, you will click your way to your first upgraded idle clicker. The more cookies you can stock up on the mo...

29Aug

By Jordan Rooker1 Comment

PC Reviews, Previews & Early Access

Mosaic Chronicles Early Access Review

I recently took a look at Mosaic Chronicles, developed and published by Error300 for PC. The game entered early access on Steam on August 25th and appears to be one of two games currently in development by the small indie studio. Error300's website shows the game displayed on a phone, but I haven't been able to confirm if this will be an available platform. As the game title states, Mosaic Chronicles couples beautiful mosaic pieces of art together with a tale to follow along. Mosaic Chronicles definitely takes a different path to the puzzle game genre than that of my previous review of Seed of Life. Chill and Puzzle in Mosaic Chronicles The timing of my review for Mosaic Chronicles couldn't have been better. I just got home from a week-long vacation with my family and another family. On ...

24Aug

By DanNo Comments

PC Reviews

Black Book Review

Black Book is a deck-based action-adventure title that also has a whole load of other stuff thrown in. Developed by Morteshka and published by Hype Train Digital and designed by Vladimir Beletsky, there is nothing to not like about the visuals of this title. Initially released in May 2020, Black Book is available across most platforms including macOS. Black Book - The Sealed Book That Holds The Answers I have been playing many titles that I wouldn't usually pick up lately. This has been broadening what I play and what I look out for in a game. Black Book stood out to me due to the beautiful environments along with what I can only describe as a fairly dark storyline. Check out my previous review here. Gameplay Black Book is a deck-building adventure RPG detective title. That's right all...

24Aug

By Mark HudsonNo Comments

PC Reviews

Hoa Review

Hoa is a puzzle-platforming game developed by Skrollcat Studio and published by PM Studios. Developed in the Unity engine, Hoa will release for PC, PS4, Nintendo Switch and XBox on August 24th, 2021. Feel like a kid again. Offering some incredibly imaginative and original design, get ready to lose yourself entirely as you enter a whole new world in Hoa. Exploring the game and taking in the scenery really brought a level of immersion that I've not felt in a long while. Let me know in the comments what you thought? Were you able to lose yourself in Hoa? Gameplay Hoa is designed to be relaxing, peaceful and imaginative, and it certainly doesn't disappoint. Playing as Hoa (the main character) the goal is to unlock her past and learn her story through exploratory based puzzles. The game is ...

24Aug

By Martin HoskingNo Comments

PC Reviews, Previews & Early Access

KUR Review

Welcome to my review of KUR. Brought to us by developers Really Ragdoll and publishers The Quantum Astrophysicists Guild (Tumblestone, Space Otter Charlie), KUR is a first-person shooter game that is based upon classic games of the genre such as Doom and Quake. KUR is available on PC now. KUR - Some Things Should Stay In The Past We play as a gun for hire, brought in to take down an AI created by "The Augmented Intelligence Corporation". It's our job to bail out The AIC and take down a horde of flesh-wearing robots with no aim other than to end our life. Will KUR keep me on the edge of my seat? Or will I be wishing that I should have stuck to modern shooters? Find out below. If you enjoy this review, check out my previous review here where I played Zool Redimensioned. Gameplay When sta...

24Aug

By Cameron TyeNo Comments

PC Reviews

Patron – Review

Today we are checking out Patron which was released onto Steam on 10th August 2021. It has been developed and published by Overseer Games. Patron is a survival city builder with a unique social dynamics system. Gather and produce resources, build your fledgling village into a prosperous city “Had I been present at the Creation, I would have given some useful hints for the better ordering of the universe.” Can I survive the challenges Patron throws at me? Find out below. Check out my previous review here. Gameplay On first starting, you work your way through the menu screens. Picking your towns name which of course I called mine "ThumbsOfCulture". Then you can pick your towns emblem from a pre-determined list of 12 different styles. Next up is map selection and this is where your main g...