PC Reviews

Expand Review – A Monochrome Masterpiece

16Nov

By JohnNo Comments

Expand Review – A Monochrome Masterpiece

Expand is a puzzle based game, published and developed by Chris Johnson. It made its debut on PC back in 2015 (more than likely under the radar for most of you), and now it’s made its ‘debut’ on consoles (also probably under the radar for most of you). I am a bit of a puzzle fan (usually in physical form rather than video games), so let’s not waste any time and get stuck in. Gameplay The Premise of Expand is very simple, guide a pink square through a series of puzzles and mazes to collect a pink ‘quadrant’. There are 4 of these quadrants to collect each of which come with a different type of level (or puzzle), each of which take approx. 30 mins to complete. Then there's one final area which combines all of these as a ‘final challenge’ of sorts. Expand is unusual in the way that it’...

16Nov

By JasonNo Comments

PC Reviews

Real Farm Review – Hoedown or Plough Up

Real Farm by development studio Triangle Studios (Aerea, The Bug Catcher, Uphill Rush) and published by Soedesco (Tricky Towers, The Girl and the Robot), is the latest foray into the agricultural sim marketplace of, you've guessed it, farming! With the farming sim world pretty much dominated by Giants Software's Farming Simulator franchise, is there enough of a want for another simulator of this type? Gameplay Real Farm is set in America although in-game currency can be selected as either dollars or euros. Having watched the trailer countless times prior to being given the chance to review the game, I couldn't wait to explore the countryside in stunning 4k all the while bobbing about on my tractor. From sowing crops, tending to livestock and then buying and selling using the re...

13Nov

By JasonNo Comments

PC Reviews

Megaton Rainfall Review – I Believe I Can Fly?

Megaton Rainfall is a first person superhero game by Pentadimensional Games who are an indie studio based in Madrid, Spain. Designed and programmed by Alfonso del Cerro over the last 5 years, Megaton Rainfall boasts an "unprecedented freedom of movement" and "unprecedented scale of destruction" as you get to battle an alien invasion across planet earth. Initially released exclusively for PS4/PSVR and due out via Steam late November, just how is a game of this size going to play out? Gameplay Ok, so imagine films such as Independence Day and Mars Attacks with famous landmarks being blown up and debris flying everywhere. Well in a nutshell you are here to prevent the destruction of the cities (or add to it in my case) while battling the aliens. Learning early on via the tutorial th...

Space Pirates And Zombies 2 – A Moonlight Review

10Nov

By StuartNo Comments

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Space Pirates And Zombies 2 – A Moonlight Review

Space Pirates And Zombies 2 was an interesting title to come my way. It is developed and published by MinMax Games Ltd. I have never heard of the previous SPAZ (Space Pirates and Zombies) but immediately started to love this one. From the whacky cast of characters that I have come to love, and hearing them talking about the meaning of insanity, making a blatant and funny Far Cry joke. It kept me playing for hours at a time. Gameplay The gameplay is very fun with some minor learning curves. This is something I have come to expect after playing games like Rebel Galaxy. Space games seem to always have a learning curve to them, this game being no different. You start the game off in a “janky” mother ship, tasked with fixing her up with better parts. The tutorial section of the game is int...

Call Of Duty: World War II Campaign Review – Brutality At It’s Most Beautiful

10Nov

By StuartNo Comments

PC Reviews

Call Of Duty: World War II Campaign Review – Brutality At It’s Most Beautiful

So usually you get a review of a game as a whole over here at Thumb Culture, but with Call of Duty: World War II we are going to do things a little different. This latest installment of the franchise (the 14th main release for all you number hounds) see's Sledgehammer Games take on World War II. WWII hasn't been tackled in the franchise since World at War back in 2008. Because this is such a high profile game we couldn't give it a score for the game as a whole, so we are splitting it into three separate reviews, Campaign, Zombies, and Multiplayer. So sit back and relax as we dive into the Campaign with as little spoilers as possible. Ladies and Gentleman, Call of Duty: World War II. Gameplay So as with any Call of Duty game, World War II is no different. Its a heard pounding ride ...

Computer Tycoon PC Preview – The Tycoon’s Tycoon

9Nov

By KevinNo Comments

PC Reviews, Previews & Early Access

Computer Tycoon PC Preview – The Tycoon’s Tycoon

Produced single handed by András Illés, Computer Tycoon is a foray into the world of building computers. The aim of Computer Tycoon is to dominate the global markets in all forms of computer production. Time to see if it is cooler than super-cooled or overclocked and overheated. Gameplay So jumping straight in and avoiding the 'easy' difficulty setting I chose my avatar, a slick 70's throwback and I named my company. Time to get building computers. The first screen you are met with is a map of the world. On top of this is the advice you need to be successful. Build in 2 countries, create your computer and then start the clock. I chose Italy because the women are pretty and I like the word "ciao", not that I would be having much to do with the women being a 70's throwback with the ...

Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus Review – Controversially Beautiful

7Nov

By StuartNo Comments

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Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus Review – Controversially Beautiful

So recently we received a copy of Bethesda Softworks and MachineGames' Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus through the post, and with all the recent controversy surrounding the game I was eager to get the game loaded up and start playing through. So in went the disc replacing my copy of Dying Light and as per usual, a day one patch was required. Coffee Time. Eventually after it had finished downloading and the proverbial mice had run in their wheel for long enough, I started the game up. What came next was a mixture of joyous applause as well as hiding behind a cushion cringiness. Want to know why? Of course you do! Gameplay Loading up Wolfenstein II and deciding which difficulty setting to play the game on was the first hurdle that I came against. Do I opt for the harder than granite...

Assassin’s Creed Origins Review – A New Beginning In An Ancient Land

1Nov

By JohnNo Comments

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Assassin’s Creed Origins Review – A New Beginning In An Ancient Land

As you all know by now, I’m a sucker for a Steelbook, so whenever I’m given the option of one I jump at it. I’m happy I did, this has to be one of the best-looking steel books I’ve seen in a very long time. The images don’t really do it justice as the Characters are a glossy finish making them almost pop off the cover Unfortunately, I didn’t manage to get my hands on one of the big collector’s editions to review, although it would have been nice. I had to buy the game just like all of you. (Thanks Ubisoft!) Anyway, now the salutations are done with and we discussed my obsession with fancy cases. Let’s get down to the real reason everyone is here. To find out if this game is worth the pretty pennies they are asking for. Assassin's Creed Origins is the Eighth main release in the...

Citadel: Forged With Fire Review – Old Man Mordaith

30Oct

By StuartNo Comments

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Citadel: Forged With Fire Review – Old Man Mordaith

So gather ‘round y'all, and listen to the ol' fella for a moment. Once again we’re taking a look into the guts of an Early Access promise. Yeah, that’s right... A promise. Sure it is technically a game, but when a product’s in Early Access it may as well be strung together with hopes, dreams, and unicorn blood. That isn't to say they're necessarily bad products, but consumers need to take a good long think about what they’re getting into. There are great companies that have used Early Access to engage with their fan bases. We'd be remiss not to mention them, companies like InXile and Larian that have shown us gamers how positive an experience the Early Access path can be. But, we can't ignore the risk. For every InXile or Larian, we have half a dozen or so companies that produce unfinis...

29Oct

By TC Staff Writer1 Comment

PC Reviews

Spintires: Mudrunner PC Review – Grinding Gears

Spintires: Mudrunner by Saber Interactive and published by Focus Home Interactive is available from today on the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and through Steam. It has a very niche section of the gaming community very excited with its huge Soviet-era trucks tackling all terrains. I always thought I could drive anything in the game world but having seen some of these behemoths I'm now unsure. Lets find out shall we? Gameplay I put on my best trucking hat and picked up my controller and now I'm ready to roll. Thankfully Spintires: Mudrunner has a tutorial to start with. My god I needed this. The game physics and simulation level are top-notch and I don't have any real life experience off-road either. Initially I started with the challenge mode. Yes back to front I know but I do like a ch...