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Dark Nights With Poe and Munro Review – Better Than Heart Radio

5May

By Gareth TruemanNo Comments

Dark Nights With Poe and Munro Review – Better Than Heart Radio

Developed by D'Avekki studios. Dark Nights with Poe and Munro is a supernatural FMV video game. First released on the PC in May 2020 and on Playstation 4 and Xbox One in May 2021. It gives players the freedom of choice to make their own path so sit back and get ready for a creepy ride in this Dark Nights with Poe and Munro review. Dark Nights with Poe and Munro - Tune In and Sit Back As someone who is basically a veteran when it comes to FMV video games, I can say that nothing can surprise me from this genre but I stand corrected. The game gives you one hell of a wild ride. So join me and this ride and if you enjoyed this review then why not check out my latest review here and you can also check out what the rest of the Thumb Culture team are up to on our social media here. Gameplay...

I Saw Black Clouds Review – Psychological FMV

30Mar

By Gareth TruemanNo Comments

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I Saw Black Clouds Review – Psychological FMV

Developed by Ghost Dog Films and published by Wales Interactive is I Saw Black Clouds. An interactive psychological thriller with branching storylines and a touch of the supernatural. Released on March 30th for the Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Playstation 4, and Pc. We dig into this I Saw Black Clouds review. I Saw Black Clouds - A New Take On The Creepy FMV As somebody who is a huge horror, psychological game, and movie fan this was right up my street. As it was done in the style of an FMV I was a little weary because previous games that have taken on the format have been poor, to say the least. But let's find out in this I Saw Black Clouds review just how good it was. As usual, if you enjoyed this review then check out my previous one here or why not see what the rest of the Thumb Cul...

Under the Jolly Roger Review – It’s A Pirate’s Life For Me

9Mar

By Mike DifferNo Comments

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Under the Jolly Roger Review – It’s A Pirate’s Life For Me

Under the Jolly Roger is an open-world action-adventure/RPG where you are a pirate captain making your way in the world. Published by HeroCraft and published by Lion's Shade. Set in a world much like Pirates of the Caribbean you do what you need to survive and thrive. Freedom to sail isn't easy, however, with cut-throat pirates and the royal navy with their own agenda and purpose. Previously released on PS4 which also makes it playable on PS5 & also on Nintendo Switch, Under the Jolly Roger is now available on Xbox One and Xbox series S/X. A previous incarnation can also be found on Steam under the name Tempest released in 2016. Under The Jolly Roger - Get ready to sail the seven seas Who among us didn't want to be a pirate at some point? I am very excited to play Under the Jo...

Carto Review – Cartography Has Never Been So Puzzling

2Mar

By Jay ArmstrongNo Comments

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Carto Review – Cartography Has Never Been So Puzzling

Carto is the latest game from Sunhead Games. You might not have heard of them as this game is really their big debut, with their prior entries into the gaming space were for mobile. Carto is a game where you take the map building mechanics of the board game Carcassonne, but allow the player to explore. Riddled with puzzles and various islands featuring different biomes, you take control of Carto. Little Carto has become separated from her Granny. Using the map manipulation skills she taught you as a child, you're able to explore and try to reunite with her. Carto - The World Is Your Oyster Personally, I hadn't even heard of Carto until it cropped up on Game Pass. Launching earlier this month to the service, I quickly grabbed it just to have a look. I absolutely adore Carcassonne and the ...

Gears Tactics Review – The Gift Of The Gabe

11Feb

By Jay ArmstrongNo Comments

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Gears Tactics Review – The Gift Of The Gabe

Gears Tactics is a turn-based strategy game set in the Gears of War universe. It first launched on PC in early 2020, but was a launch title for the Xbox Series X. It's not often a game franchise gets a spin-off in a completely different genre. This isn't Microsoft's first rodeo though. Of course Halo Wars was a famous real-time strategy that span out of the first person Halo universe. Whilst Gears Tactics was a surprise announcement it's also one that really made sense for the series. As a tactics game the mechanics don't particularly offer anything wildly revolutionary, but they work well. Using the Gears cover system allows cover and scenery to play well. Not to mention each character is equipped with skills and weapons from the main games. These pair nicely with the tactical feel of ...

Werewolf: The Apocalypse EarthBlood Review – Rage is Power

10Feb

By Sam HaydonNo Comments

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Werewolf: The Apocalypse EarthBlood Review – Rage is Power

Werewolf: The Apocalypse is an Action-RPG set in the world of werewolves and humans. You play as a former protector of Gaia (Kahal) and Werewolf, on a journey to save Gaia (Mother Earth) from the devastation of humans. Werewolf: The Apocalypse is developed by Cyanide Studio and published by Nacon, best known for such titles as Warhammer - Chaosbane and Sherlock Holmes the devils daughter. Your Worst Enemy is Yourself in Werewolf: The Apocalypse Werewolf: The Apocalypse is adapted from the classic RPG tabletop game of the same name, with several novels and card games. Having only glanced at the title and watched the trailer I was already excited to play this game bringing werewolves into play. Gameplay Werewolf: The Apocalypse is a story driven narrative, building on the dark world of e...

Project Winter Review – A Winter Susstice

10Feb

By Sam HaydonNo Comments

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Project Winter Review – A Winter Susstice

Project Winter brings the classic party game (among us) to a bigger map, more defined characters and a whole lot more. Made by Other Ocean Interactive known for various party titles, Project Winter brings Sus to a wintry map. Project Winter is survival of the fit and smart When I first got into Project Winter, I was looking forward to getting dirty in the snow and being deceptive with my friends; Yet still be hardworking and trustworthy as a team player. Gameplay Project Winter does a good job of taking the fundamentals of among us and expand with more refined gameplay, diverse roles and giving survivors the tools to survive. Social deception is key to survival for the traitors and communication and teamwork is key to the survivors' goals. Roles are defined for both survivors' and ...

Call of the Sea Review – Happy We’ll Be Beyond The Sea

5Feb

By Jay ArmstrongNo Comments

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Call of the Sea Review – Happy We’ll Be Beyond The Sea

Call of the Sea is the debut game from Out of the Blue Games. It has a distinct art style that evokes titles like BioShock, Sea of Thieves and Firewatch. Speaking of the latter, the star of Call of the Sea is Cissy Jones; famed for her work on Firewatch. Jones plays Norah Everhart, the protagonist of the game. Norah has set out on a mission to find her missing husband, Harry, who is exploring the world to find a cure for Norah's mysterious illness. From the introduction, all that we really know is that this illness is manifesting itself in strange markings on Norah's torso. However it's quickly revealed that this illness led to the death of her grandmother, mother and implies a slow decline for Norah herself. As we arrive with Norah she has tracked her husband down to a mysterious i...

Gears 5 Hivebusters DLC Review – Busting Makes Me Feel Good

21Jan

By Jay ArmstrongNo Comments

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Gears 5 Hivebusters DLC Review – Busting Makes Me Feel Good

It is the year 2020... A year where Microsoft struggled to really demonstrate why their machine was the most powerful on the market. Yet they seemed to release, with zero fanfare, one of the most gorgeous games I've seen. Yet they've finally done it with Gears 5 Hivebusters. Gears 5 Hivebusters is a free (well on Game Pass) DLC for Gears 5 that is a 3-hour origin story of Scorpio Team. The team was first introduced in Gears 5's sorely underrated Escape mode. Whilst it's only a small, linear campaign, it's packed with a lot of character and some really impressive visuals. Typical Scorpio... Blowing up swarm with a deadly gas... The Escape mode in Gears 5 was effectively the act of poisoning a Swarm nest. It was then a race against the clock, and the various antagonists, as you make...

Jet Kave Adventure Review – Stone Age Platforming Fun

20Jan

By Gareth TruemanNo Comments

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Jet Kave Adventure Review – Stone Age Platforming Fun

Published and Developed by 7Levels is Jet Kave Adventures. A platformer that brings fun, challenging boss battles, tons of secrets, and alternate game modes. First released on the Nintendo Switch on the 17th of September 2019 and released on Xbox consoles and PC on the 15th of January 2021. So let's club away at this Jet Kave Adventures Review. Jet Kave Adventures - It's Mario and Sonic of the Stone Age For someone who has played an insane amount of platforming video game. I didn't think that I could be surprised anymore but boy was I wrong because Jet Kave Adventures had me playing from start to finish in a single session. So let's take a look shall we and if you enjoy this then you can check out my latest post here. Gameplay Jet Kave Adventures is a game sent from the platforming...