PC Reviews

Scarlet Hood and the Wicked Wood Review – A Narrative Time Loop

14Apr

By Sam HaydonNo Comments

Scarlet Hood and the Wicked Wood Review – A Narrative Time Loop

Scarlet Hood and the Wicked Wood is an Adventure/Visual Novel adventure in the realm of Glome. Developed by Devespresso Games known for The Coma and Vambrace and Published by Headup, WhisperGames. Remember your past mistakes to overcome your future in Scarlet Hood and the Wicked Wood Puzzle games can be highly enjoyable and give a great sense of accomplishment. Which I was very much looking forward to the most. As a Result being able to actively challenge my brain was something I was very much looking forward to in Scarlet Hood and the Wicked Wood. Gameplay Scarlet Hood and the Wicked Wood is a Visual Novel adventure that focuses on evasion and puzzle-solving as its main aspect. The Story begins as your struggling to sign your band to a record label in the city. Not long after ...

First Class Trouble Preview – Personoids Are Among Us

12Apr

By Dan1 Comment

PC Reviews, Previews & Early Access

First Class Trouble Preview – Personoids Are Among Us

First Class Trouble is the latest title to come from developers Invisible Walls and publishers Versus Evil. First Class Trouble is currently in early access. It is available on Steam for £8.79 or if you are across the pond $14.99 (USD). I thought the connection was real - Then they turned out to be a Personoid! Having never played a title from the murder mystery style genre before I was quite excited to get involved in First Class Trouble. I am interested to see actually how deceiving I can be amongst friends, whilst stuck in outer space! Gameplay Let us first of all set the scene, you are aboard the ISS Alithea, A luxury spacecraft that is under attack. Believe it or not, the ISS Alithea is its own worst enemy. The onboard AI system of the ship aka CAIN (Central Automated Intelligence...

Endzone: A World Apart Review – It is Chaos Out There!

12Apr

By Alfie B-SmithNo Comments

PC Reviews

Endzone: A World Apart Review – It is Chaos Out There!

Endzone: A World Apart is a post-apocalyptic city builder set around a group of terrorists who blew up nuclear power plants all over the world and plunged the world into chaos. One hundred fifty years later, humanity returns to the surface. Your goal is to build them a new home and ensure their survival in a shattered world. They are threatened by constant radiation, toxic rain, sandstorms, and droughts. The game is developed by German game developers, Gently Mad and published by Assemble Entertainment, and is out now for PC on Steam! ENDZONE: A WORLD APART - HELP US GROW! Gameplay I do enjoy city-builder sims, especially finding one set around a nuclear fallout/apocalypse. As you can probably imagine, your main goal is to build a settlement and make sure your settlers are happy, soun...

Cartel Tycoon Review – Every Day I’m Smugglin’

12Apr

By JasonNo Comments

PC Reviews

Cartel Tycoon Review – Every Day I’m Smugglin’

There seems to be a tycoon game for everything nowadays from managing lemonade stands to zoos, however, there seemed something appealing to me about business sim Cartel Tycoon by devs Moon Moose. Published by TinyBuild and currently in early access, perhaps it's the intrigue behind the cartels in Breaking Bad or even taking down the Santa Blanca in Ghost Recon: Wildlands. Cartel Tycoon, the best illegal fun you can have legally? Time to put on my fake moustache, don my "El Chapo" hat and build my empire! If you have taken on the might of Cartel Tycoon, leave us your thoughts in the comments! Gameplay Set in 80s Latin America, Cartel Tycoon is centred around the era when cocaine became a money-making commodity in the US. With each cartel came a huge number of industries to launde...

7Apr

By StuartNo Comments

PC Reviews, VR Reviews

Zombieland VR: Headshot Fever Review – Double Tap

Zombieland VR: Headshot Fever comes from the award-winning XR Games that specialise in immersive VR and AR experiences. Zombieland VR is no different! The game was released on the 25th March. We were lucky enough to get our hands on a copy for the Oculus Quest 2. So come and join us through our head blasting review. I think you will enjoy this one. Rule #1 - Zombieland VR: Headshot Fever Is Awesome Do you have a top time on a particular run and want to share it? Feel free to comment down below. Gameplay Full disclosure right away. I am a massive fan of the Zombieland franchise, and I am a massive fan of Zombieland VR: Headshot Fever. This game has everything from nostalgia to exciting action. Essentially what you get with Zombieland VR: Headshot Fever is a zombie shooting, headsh...

6Apr

By StuartNo Comments

PC Reviews

Before Your Eyes Review – Don’t Blink

Before Your Eyes comes to your screens from the award winning studio GoodbyeWorld Games and published by Skybound Games. The interactive narrative story allows you to control what goes on during your experience, to find out in what way, you will have to carry on reading. The game is due to release on Steam on the 8th April. Watch the game evolve Before Your Eyes When this game popped into our inbox it intrigued me, it felt like it was going to change the way that you can interact with the narrative. Are you excited to get your eyes on Before Your Eyes? Leave us a comment below. While you are here, why not check out my previous review here Gameplay Firing up Before Your Eyes for the first time and experiencing the game itself is an absolute joy. The narrative is brilliant. The...

Doctor Who: The Lonely Assassins Review – Don’t Blink

2Apr

By Stu NNo Comments

PC Reviews

Doctor Who: The Lonely Assassins Review – Don’t Blink

Doctor Who: The Lonely Assassins is a "Lost Phone" Style game developed by Kaigan Games, the same team that did Sara is Missing and the Simulacra series. It's published by Maze Theory and Another Indie, and it's available on Steam, Nintendo Switch, Google Play Store, and Apple Store. The game is based and expands on one of the more famous episodes of the modern era of Doctor Who Called Blink (From Episode 10 of the third season Of the Tenth Doctor Played by David Tennant.) where in the Wester Drumlins, you meet the Weeping Angels. Doctor Who: The Lonely Assassins - Don't blink. Blink and you're dead. They are fast. Faster than you can believe. Don't turn your back. Don't look away. And don't blink. Not only the lore of a Doctor Who game that piqued my interest, but the idea of having...

Nanotale Review – Big Story Not So Small Package

31Mar

By MikeNo Comments

PC Reviews

Nanotale Review – Big Story Not So Small Package

Nanotale is a single-player fantasy RPG from developer Fishing Cactus. Fishing Cactus also published the game alongside PID & 2PGames. Nanotale is among a handful of games where real-time typing is the main gameplay mechanic with action and combat. It is also the second game in the Typing Chronicles franchise, Epistory being the first. Aside from Typing of the Dead, this is my first game where typing is as prevalent when playing. As an RPG fan, I was interested to play this one, especially as a keyboard and mouse amateur. Nanotale - The Story And World Can Be As Big As You Want To Make It Nanotale has been made very inclusive with 11 different languages available. The game also supports all kinds of keyboard layouts including Azerty & Dvorak and all keys are re-bindable. I especi...

Dino Galaxy Tennis Review – Written In The Stars

30Mar

By AaronNo Comments

PC Reviews

Dino Galaxy Tennis Review – Written In The Stars

Hitting a ball and destroying planets while being a dino in SPACE. Does that sound good? Vixa Games bring you a 2D side view tennis game set in space and yes, you are also a dinosaur. Move side-to-side and use your jet pack to protect your planet from the ball and ruin your enemy's day in Dino Galaxy Tennis. Use different power-ups if you can hit them and outsmart your opponent with different shots. Dino Galaxy Tennis - I Will Destroy You And That Planet. Non-stop side-to-side tennis action in Dino Galaxy Tennis. Will you be conquering space? Let us know in the comments and tell us your thoughts on Vixa Games' latest title. You can also read my latest review here, and don't forget to check us out on Twitter. Gameplay You're a dino in space playing tennis blowing up planets what mo...

Astral Ascent Demo Preview – Fight Your Way To Freedom

29Mar

By Martin HoskingNo Comments

PC Reviews, Previews & Early Access

Astral Ascent Demo Preview – Fight Your Way To Freedom

Astral Ascent is the latest PC game I had the pleasure of checking out early. Man what a game we're in for with this one. Astral Ascent is a rogue-lite action-adventure game brought to us by Hibernian Workshop (Dark Devotion). Astral Ascent - Fight Your Way To Freedom In Astral Ascent, you must escape from the Garden. The Garden is an astral prison that is guarded by 12 strong and vicious bosses, The Zodiacs. Will this game fight its way to the top or be another drop in a pool of rogue-lites? Read on to find out my initial thoughts for this preview. You can read my previous article here. Gameplay The gameplay in Astral Ascent kind of reminds me of Dead Cells. Jump, hack, slash, use a spell. You get the idea. Of course, there's more to it than that, but that's a general idea. If you've ...