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27Oct

By Tony CNo Comments

The Last Oricru – PS5 Review

Games are hard to make. Successful games are even harder to make. The amazing medium that gaming is has transitioned from one man teams where the programmer of the game made everything, to teams of devs with roles that include artists, sound designers, level designers, environment artists, animators, writers, directors and producers (to name but a few). The Last Oricru is an ambitious undertaking as the first release for developer GoldKnights. Respect the Ratvolution The Czech based studio built the game with a fairly small team for the scope of this 3rd person action RPG. Played here on PS5 the game is also available on Xbox Series X|S and Steam. Gameplay With no recollection of the past, players assume the roll of Silver who is dropped into the middle of a conflict between two fac...

22Sep

By Rowen CameronNo Comments

Previews & Early Access

Batora: Lost Haven – PC Press Preview

Team 17 and Stormind Games team up for a quest of interplanetary proportions releasing on October 20th. Batora: Lost Haven is an isometric action RPG that combines fast-paced, skill-swapping combat with a choice-driven story spanning a vast cosmos. After a cataclysmic event, Earth was driven to the brink of complete destruction. The remaining inhabitants are forced to carve out a way to survive as best they can. You play as Avril, a thrill-seeking teenager with a troubled past, chosen to be the vessel of the deities Sun and Moon and wielder of their supernatural powers. With these new abilities and the support of best friend Mila, Avril must journey across alien planets to save her home. Duality Shaping Destiny Isometric action RPGs are a sizeable (and ever-growing) section of my gaming ...

21Sep

By Jamie DepledgeNo Comments

PlayStation Reviews

SD Gundam Battle Alliance – PS5 Review

Alright, I have a confession to make. Despite Gundam existing for over 40 years, I've never actually experienced anything from this franchise before writing my review. This gives SD Gundam Battle Alliance an excellent opportunity to introduce a total Gundam newbie into an extensive franchise. Let's hope this newest entry can successfully condense content pulled from over 4 decades of potential history. Welcome to "G" Universe Let's be honest, giant robots going up against other big robots will always be cool, no matter what age we may be. Gameplay Initially, an unknown pilot is warped into the ‘G:Universe’, a simulated world that stores every important battle in the Gundan mythos. Their ally Juno Astarte is also along for the ride. After a few battles, the duo also gets introduced ...

20Sep

By DanNo Comments

PlayStation Reviews

Steelrising – PS5 Review

Developers Spiders bring us Steelrising. A souls-like title, developed on their in-house Silk Engine, and published by Nacon/BigBen Interactive it was released on the 8th September 2022. If At First You Don't Succeed Try, Then Die Again Steelrising is my first (believe it or not) introduction to a souls-like title. It has been compared to the likes of Bloodbourne/Dark Souls with a hint of Elden Ring. However, I can not confirm that as sadly I haven’t played any of them! So join me on a first-time souls-like experience and find out how many times I flawlessly fail. Gameplay Paris is on fire and Marie Antoinette has been locked away by the king in a safe place away from the trouble being caused. The king decided against a human army, but employed an army of Automats to protect his belove...

11Sep

By Gareth TruemanNo Comments

Xbox Reviews

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...

22Aug

By StuartNo Comments

PlayStation Reviews

Saints Row – PS5 Review

Saints Row returns with another iteration of the ever-loved franchise! This game is purely titled "Saints Row" No extra title, so no nod to previous characters. It is purely living in it's own gravity. It actually allows you to take a refreshing look at the series. Saints Row, Row, Row Your Boat Releasing on Xbox, Playstation and PC via the Epic Store, Saints Row is about to change the way we play games. Well, that's the hope anyways. Read on to find out more, and don't forget to find us on social media. Gameplay Set in the fictional city of Santo Ileso, in the American Southwest. A city plagued with crime, factions are battling for power. You play as a group of young friends trying to make ends meet by balancing between the factions. However, something happens and you are then thrust ...

17Aug

By Gareth TruemanNo Comments

Switch Reviews

Xenoblade Chronicles 3 – Switch Review

Developed by Monolith Soft and published by Nintendo. Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is the third instalment of the widely popular RPG. It was released on the 22nd of July, exclusively for the Nintendo Switch. Is It The Best Number 3 In Any Franchise? The first two instalments of Xenoblade Chronicles are arguably some of the best RPGs to ever be made. Who knows what heights they would have reached if they weren't Nintendo exclusives? Now after five long-awaited years fans are finally playing the sequel. If it is half as good as the original two then it will surely be a hit. So let's find out, shall we? 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 Trying to...

14Aug

By Oliver Revolta2 Comments

Switch Reviews

Live A Live – Switch Review

Live A Live comes to the Nintendo Switch a thing of intrigue—a game that has waited 28 years for a western release, and one that has websites and reviewers singling out this remaster as a standard-bearer in games preservation done well. The hype is strong and expectations are high, particularly for a game that due to its age could potentially not hold up to modern sensibilities. From a distance, the game’s background appears mysterious. Searches for reasons why this 1994 SNES release never travelled outside of Japan give conflicting reports. Maybe low sales are the culprit—Square Enix shifted only 270,000 copies originally. Square’s other games that year did much better in comparison, at least in Japan. It’s possible that Live A Live’s unique structure—seven narratives, each designed...

12Aug

By Kael SpindlerNo Comments

PC Reviews

The Tarnishing of Juxtia – PC Review

The Tarnishing of Juxtia is an incredible game and you should absolutely play it. There. Now if you only read the first sentence of this review, you know that you've learned everything you need to. However, if you want to hear more about Actual Nerds' fantastic tribute to 2D dark fantasy and souls-like games, then I invite you to listen to my ravings. Think You Can Stop The Tarnishing of Juxtia? Then Good Luck Hero! As you can clearly tell, I love this game. So, if my ecstatic rambling drives you to play it too, then I would love to hear about your experiences as well. In fact, I want to hear about your toughest fight so far. Is there an enemy that ripped you to pieces? Tell me all about it! Gameplay One of the most incredible aspects of The Tarnishing of Juxtia is the story that is wo...

Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes – Switch Review

21Jul

By Gareth TruemanNo Comments

Switch Reviews

Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes – Switch Review

Developed by Omega Force, Intelligent Systems and published by Koei Tecmo and Nintendo. Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes is a hack and slash, role-playing game that was released for the Nintendo Switch on the 24th of June 2022. Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes - Hacky Slashy Done Easy Some of the greatest RPGs to ever be made are primarily from Japan. The likes of Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest, Pokemon and the Fire Emblem Series. There's just something about JRPGs that always gets gamers wanting more. Whether it be the storytelling of the combat system that always seems to be a favourite among fans. More is just never enough and today we take on the latest in the Fire Emblem series. If you enjoyed this review then why not check out my latest one here. You can also catch up with what t...