Xbox Reviews

21Sep

By Gareth TruemanNo Comments

Dreamlight Valley – Xbox One Review

Developed and published by Gameloft. Dreamlight Valley is a simulation/adventure game that was released on the Playstation 4/5, Xbox One, Series S/X, and PC on the 6th of September 2022. Move Over Animal Crossing Is there anything more satisfying in gaming than a well-executed simulation video game? Over the last few years, there has been a rise in the popularity when it comes to simulation. The likes of Stardew Valley, Story Of Seasons, and Power Wash Simulator. But to take the crown from Animal Crossing in family-friendly games is something that no one has managed to do. Now we have Dreamlight Valley capturing the hearts of gamers but is it really that good? If you enjoyed this review then why not check out my previous one here? You can also catch up with what the rest of the Thumb ...

11Sep

By Gareth TruemanNo Comments

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Soul Hackers 2 – Series X Review

Developed by Atlus and published by Sega. Soul Hackers 2 is a JRPG and the sequel to the hit Soul Hackers that was released way back in 1997. Its sequel Soul Hackers 2 was released on Xbox One, Series X/S, Playstation 4/5, and PC on the 24th of August 2022. Soul Hackers 2 - A Time Hacker It's crazy to think that the original Soul Hackers was released back in 1997 for the Playstation. Has there ever been a more long-awaited sequel than this? Now being a huge JRPG fan having only played the original once over 20 years ago. It was a bit of a surprise when Soul Hackers 2 was released. But this was an opportunity too good to turn down. If you enjoyed this review then why not check out my latest one here? You can also catch up with what the rest of the Thumb Culture team is up to on our soc...

Capcom Arcade 2nd Stadium – Xbox One Review

9Aug

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Capcom Arcade 2nd Stadium – Xbox One Review

Developed and published by Capcom. Capcom Arcade 2nd Stadium is another compilation of some of the classic Capcom games from the 80s and 90s. It was released for Xbox One, Playstation 4, Nintendo Switch and PC on the 21st of July 2022. Capcom Arcade 2nd Stadium - The Hits Just Keep Coming Capcom has done it again and released another compilation of some classic games. But this time it doesn't just solely rely on fighting games! There is a pretty good mixture from the giant developers and with being a huge retro gaming fan, It was certain that I was going to give 2nd Stadium a thorough playthrough.So if you enjoy this review then why not check out my previous one here? Gameplay If you grew up playing video games in the 80s and 90s then the Capcom Arcade 2nd Stadium Collection is def...

4Aug

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Spidersaurs – Xbox One Review

Developed and published by WayForward. Spidersaurs is a run and gun, shooter, platformer. It was released on Xbox One, Series S/X, Playstation 4, Playstation 5, PC and Nintendo Switch on the 19th of July 2022. Spidersaurs - As Hard As Dino Doody Originally an Apple Arcade Exclusive from back in 2019. Spidersaurs made their way onto PC and ported to every console. So it had to have been popular right? I mean a game where the enemies are spider/dinosaurs DNA mix mash. This was just too good of an offer to pass up. Throw in some run and gun and some platforming then you got a recipe for hours of fun. If you enjoyed this review then why not check out my previous one here? You can also catch up with what the rest of the Thumb Culture team is up to on our social media. Gameplay The wa...

Capcom Fighting Collection – Xbox Review

8Jul

By Gareth TruemanNo Comments

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Capcom Fighting Collection – Xbox Review

Developed and published by Capcom. Capcom Fighting Collection is a compilation of some of the best fighting games that Capcom had to offer in the 90s. It was released on the Xbox One, Playstation 4, Nintendo Switch and PC on the 23rd of June 2022. Capcom Fighting Collection - A 90s Nostalgia Trip When it comes to competitive arcade fighting games then nobody does it better than Capcom. If you grew up in the 90s and spent your time around the arcades you most probably spent the most amount of money on Street Fighter II or Vampire Hunter. Well, here we have 10 good old-fashioned fighting games to sink our teeth into so let's beat down this Capcom Fighting Collection. If you enjoyed this review then why not check out my latest review here. You can also catch up with what the rest of the ...

JWE 2: Dominion Biosyn Expansion – Xbox Series X Review

30Jun

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JWE 2: Dominion Biosyn Expansion – Xbox Series X Review

Developed and published by Frontier Developments. Jurassic World Evolution 2 - Dominion Biosyn Expansion is the latest DLC for the hit video game sequel. It was released on the 14th of June 2022 for the Xbox One, Series S/X, Playstation 4/5, and PC. So let's crack on with this JWE 2 - Dominion Biosyn Expansion - Xbox Review. Dominion Biosyn Expansion - The Saga Continues Having played Jurassic World Evolution 2 for an unreasonable amount of hours. I was excited when the developers announced that the latest DLC was going to be pretty big with the previous DLC that just had new dinosaurs and skins. This time we were getting a whole new story chapter and much more. If you enjoyed this review then why not check out my review for the Jurassic World Evolution 2 game here. You can also catch...

18Jun

By Si WoodhamsNo Comments

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Winter Ember – Xbox Series X Review

As a fan of stealth adventures I was excited when Winter Ember dropped into TC Headquarters inbox. Developed by Sky Machine Studios and published by Blowfish Studios/Gamera Games, from watching the trailer I couldn't wait to get stuck in! Into the Shadows! Winter Ember takes its inspiration from games such as Thief and Dishonored, some big games to live up to! Did it meet them? Read on to find out and if you like this review check out my previous one here! Gameplay Winter Ember, as with most stealth titles is a tale of revenge where you take on the role of Arthur and skulk around in the shadows, looting unsuspecting people and their houses, hiding from enemies and quite frankly anyone else that you don't want to show your face to! The game starts with Arthur escorting ladies bac...

17Jun

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The Hand Of Merlin – Xbox One Review

Developed by Room C Games, Croteam and published by Versus Evil. The Hand of Merlin is a turn-based RPG set in Arthurian times. It was released on Xbox One, Series S/X, Playstation 4/5, Nintendo Switch and PC on the 14th of June 2022. The Hand of Merlin - Marvelous Enough To Make A King Proud If there is one genre I love when it comes to gaming, it has to be tactical turn-based RPGs. I could play these kinds of games all day which also makes me very sceptical when a new one is released because it is either very good or very bad. There's no in-between, but having characters from the age of Merlin was too good to pass up. If you enjoyed this review then you can check out my previous one here. You can also catch up with what the rest of the Thumb Culture team is up to on our social media...

8Jun

By Gareth TruemanNo Comments

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DEADCRAFT Review

Developed by Marvelous, First Studio and published by Marvelous, XSEED Games. DEADCRAFT is an action-adventure, RPG with some elements of simulation. It was released on the 21st of April 2022 for the Xbox One, Series X/S, Playstation 4/5, Nintendo Switch and PC. DEADCRAFT - Another Zombore Fest DEADCRAFT is another game that takes on the latest craze of the craft building genre. While many of these games are fantastic (Stardew Valley, Story of Seasons). DEADCRAFT puts its own twist on it by being set in a post-apocalyptic world that's overrun with zombies. But let's see how this DEADCRAFT review gets on shall we and see if it takes a step into a new direction on these types of games. If you enjoyed this review, then why not check out my previous one here. You can also catch up with wh...

Vampire: The Masquerade – Swansong Review

31May

By Gareth TruemanNo Comments

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Vampire: The Masquerade – Swansong Review

Developed by Big Bad Ben Studios and published by Nacon and BIGBEN INTERACTIVE. Vampire: The Masquerade - Swansong is a dark and gritty RPG set in a vampiric world. It was released for the Xbox One, Series S/X, Playstation 4/5, PC, and Nintendo Switch on the 19th of May 2022. Vampire: The Masquerade - Swansong - All Bark And No Bite Vampire; The Masquerade - Swansong is the fourth instalment in the Vampire: Masquerade series. Now I have never played the tabletop RPG that the video games are based on but I have played a couple of the video games. Going into the game I didn't set my expectations high but I was expecting a good story to sink my teeth into. So let's find out shall we in this Vampire: The Masquerade - Swansong Review. If you enjoyed this review then why not check out my la...