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15Apr

By Gareth TruemanNo Comments

Top 10 Final Fantasy Antagonists

For over 30 years the Final Fantasy franchise has given us joy, tears, sweat, and heartbreak, and it's the game that just keeps on giving. Its whole history is truly fascinating (maybe we'll get into it one day) and is something most JRPG fans already know. But it's the villains of the game that have caught our attention and there are so many to get through. So sit back and enjoy as we go through the Top 10 Final Fantasy Antagonists. Also, this list is based on how an antagonist makes you feel while playing. So taking into account their backstory and just overall fairness. If you enjoyed this then you can check out my latest list here and also why not check out what the rest of the Thumb Culture team are up to on our social media. 10. Golbez (Final Fantasy IV) Golbez, otherwise kn...

Tales From The Borderlands Review – Telltale Do It Again

15Apr

By Gareth TruemanNo Comments

Switch Reviews

Tales From The Borderlands Review – Telltale Do It Again

Tales From The Borderlands is developed by Telltale Games and published by 2K. It's an episodic point and click adventure game from the world of the Borderlands video games. It initially released in 2014 for the PC, PlayStation 3 & 4, Xbox 360, and Xbox One. Then re-released in February 2021 for the Nintendo Switch. Tales From The Borderlands - So Good It's Too Good As somebody who has never played a Borderlands game before I went into this completely blind and wasn't sure what to expect. Does it hold up to the usual standards that we expect in Telltale Games? Join me in this Tales From The Borderlands review to find out and if you enjoyed this then why not check out my latest review here and you can also see what the rest of the Thumb Culture team are up to on our social media. ...

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...

Paradise Lost Review And Q&A With The Developers

9Apr

By Brian1 Comment

PlayStation Reviews

Paradise Lost Review And Q&A With The Developers

World War II games tend to lend themselves well to an alternative history, take a look at the Wolfenstein games for instance. But rather than blasting Nazis to bits, Polish developers PolyAmorous offer us something a little deeper than guns blazing, retro-futuristic technology for their debut title, Paradise Lost. Paradise Lost was developed by PolyAmorous Games and published by All In! games and released on March 24th, 2021 on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. The Mind Is Its Own Place, And In Itself Can Make A Heaven Of Hell, Or A Hell Of Heaven - John Milton (Paradise Lost) As a huge fan of World War II history, I could not wait to see what alternative path the developers had come up with. If you have played Paradise Lost, let us know in the comments below. Gameplay The war had ...

Nanotale Review – Big Story Not So Small Package

31Mar

By Mike DifferNo 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...

I Saw Black Clouds Review – Psychological FMV

30Mar

By Gareth TruemanNo Comments

Xbox Reviews

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...

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 ...

XCOM: Chimera Squad Review – Turn-Based Alien Splatterings!

24Mar

By JasonNo Comments

PC Reviews

XCOM: Chimera Squad Review – Turn-Based Alien Splatterings!

XCOM: Chimera Squad by devs Firaxis Games has been out since April 2020 and is part of this month's Humble Bundle deal! If you are a lover of turn-based tactical strategy games as well as get a kick out of beating up some alien enemies then this game is certainly a must-have for you! XCOM: Chimera Squad - Close Quarter Battling For The Win! I know I'm late to the party with getting to play this game however I cannot wait to see how this compares to the other games in the franchise as I am a huge fan! Let me know your thoughts on this game in the comments section below! Gameplay For those of you that have never played an XCOM game, you do not really need any prior knowledge of the previous iterations as one thing Firaxis are good at is spoon-feeding you the basics via the opening ...

Rogue Heroes: Ruins of Tasos Review – Dungeon Crawl With Friends

24Mar

By Mike DifferNo Comments

PC Reviews

Rogue Heroes: Ruins of Tasos Review – Dungeon Crawl With Friends

Rogue Heroes: Ruins of Tasos is an old-school adventure RPG from developer Heliocentric Studio (Magnetta, Gran Vitreous) & published by Team17 (King of Seas, Worms Rumble). Heliocentric is a team of two with Joshua Gump and Brandon Weatherbee and Rogue Heroes their biggest title to date. Inspired by classic Zelda and Stardew Valley with some rogue-like elements for good measure. Rogue Heroes: Ruins of Tasos - I Need A Rogue Hero! Looking to reclaim the land of Tasos, heroes are called on to prevent the return of the various monsters & creatures and build your community. I played on PC via Steam but Rogue Heroes: Ruins of Tasos is also available now on Nintendo Switch. Any thoughts and opinions, feel free to leave a comment below. All of us here at Thumb Culture and excited to hea...

SNK vs Capcom: The Match of the Millennium Review

22Mar

By Gareth TruemanNo Comments

Switch Reviews

SNK vs Capcom: The Match of the Millennium Review

Developed by SNK and Capcom comes SNK vs Capcom: The Match of the Millennium. Originally released back in 1999 for the Neo Geo Pocket and now available on the Nintendo Switch. Let's see if it holds faithful to the original or does it suffer the same fate as many titles that we have seen come from this franchise in the past. SNK vs Capcom: The Match of the Millennium - Some Things Should Stay In The Past Being a huge fan of retro games and classic handheld games I had high expectations going into SNK vs Capcom but just maybe it just fell into another cash grab because it just wasn't what I was expecting from two giant franchises. So let us dig into this SNK vs Capcom: The Match of the Millennium review and as usual, if you enjoy this then check out my previous review here. Gameplay ...