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8Jul

By Tony CNo Comments

Astro Aqua Kitty – PS5 Review

The Shoot 'em Up (SHMUP) genre has gone through many changes, innovations and mashups over the years. Astro Aqua Kitty, from UK based indie studio Tikipod, attempts to bring some new RPG elements into the fold. Astro Aqua Kitty - Meow Pow Pow Originally launched in 2021 for PS4, PSVita, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch and PC, this new release for PS5 brings enhancements to visuals and sound. Gameplay The Story Mode sees the Aqua Kitty crew take to space to explore mysterious water-filled asteroids. Players have the option of choosing between 4 different pilots, all with their own strengths and weaknesses. Each pilot sports their own unique ship design (a new update to this PS5 version). Paired with your pilot is your pick of one of four engineers who bring their own skills t...

Star Wars Knights Of The Old Republic II – Switch Review

4Jul

By Gareth TruemanNo Comments

Switch Reviews

Star Wars Knights Of The Old Republic II – Switch Review

Developed by Aspyr, Obsidian Entertainment and published by Lucasarts. Star Wars Knights Of The Old Republic II is an action RPG that was originally released in December 2004 for the Xbox and PC and later got a port to the Nintendo Switch on the 8th of June 2022. Star Wars Knights Of The Old Republic II - The Best Just Got Better You ask any Star Wars fan what their favourite video game is that's part of the franchise and 9 times out of 10 people will say Knights Of The Old Republic. It is regarded as not only one of the best Star Wars games of all time but one of the best RPGs of all time. So it was inevitable that a sequel was going to be released and that's what we got. But today we take a look at the Nintendo Switch port. If you enjoy this review then why not check out my latest o...

16Jun

By Kael SpindlerNo Comments

PC Reviews

Gloomhaven & Jaws Of The Lion PC Review

So you want to know about Gloomhaven eh? Well, if you got to that city it's yer funeral, but I'll tell yous what I know. A few years back, this fella by the name of Isaac Childres designed a board game. Gloomhaven he called it. Bloody fun that thing was. In any case, it got real popular, and suddenly the folks over at Flaming Fowl Studios have an idea. "Hey," they says, "what if we made that Gloomhaven into a video game?" Blam! That was it! Now here we are! The game mixes tactical-RPG gameplay with dungeon crawling and it's bloody marvellous. What? You don't believe me? Well, all right then I'll explain a little more. But remember, when all of yer free time is pulled in by this gem, that you asked for this. Don't come bawling to me when you don't got enough hours in yer day no more. ...

11Jun

By BrianNo Comments

PlayStation Reviews

Dolmen PS5 Review

Almost a year after Dolmen was announced at a Koch Media preview event, it is finally here. I've been anticipating this since I saw it and now I finally get to play it. My initial impression last year was that looked like a mixture of Dark Souls and Dead Space - Dark Souls in Space! If executing correctly, that sounds like an amazing idea. Dolmen - Less Like Souls, More Soulless Dolmen is the first major game developed by Brazilian studio Massive Work Studio and published under the newly formed Prime Matter. The game was released on May 20th, 2020 on both generations of PlayStation, Xbox, and PC. A dolmen by definition is a single chamber tomb. Will this game live up to its namesake? Will the game be filled with wonder and treasures, or will it be empty and nothing but bare bones? Rea...

12May

By Gareth TruemanNo Comments

Xbox Reviews

Infinite Links Review

Developed by Exe-Create and published by KEMCO. Infinite Links is an action turn-based RPG. It was released on the 12th of May 2022 for the Xbox One, Series S/X, Playstation 4/5, PC, and Nintendo Switch. The forces of evil are strong in this one so caution ahead of this Infinite Links Review. Infinite Links - It's A Final Chrono Crossover Here we are with another RPG. The trend is rising and rising and if I'm being honest I really don't mind. I grew up playing RPGs like Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest as well as favourites like Grandia and Chrono Trigger. But during recent times the abundance of RPGs being made makes a lot of them really poor in gameplay. Does Infinite Links fit into that category? Well, I'm here to tell you. If you enjoyed this review then why not check out my latest ...

10May

By Gareth TruemanNo Comments

Xbox Reviews

Rogue Lords Review

Developed by Leikir Studio, Cyanide and published by Nacon and BigBen Entertainment. Rouge Lords is a roguelike, strategy, turn-based video game. It was first released on the PC in September 2021. It was then ported to the Nintendo Switch, Playstation 4, and Xbox One being released on the 28th of April 2022. Let's get down with the devil in this Rogue Lords review. Rogue Lords - Better The Devil You Know Roguelike, strategy, turn-based combat and just a smidgen of RPG elements. This sounds like the perfect video game on paper but what is seen is not always to be believed. The only way to find out is to keep carrying on reading. If you enjoy 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 social m...

2May

By Oliver RevoltaNo Comments

Switch Reviews

Nobody Saves The World Switch Review

The latest game from Guacamelee 1&2 and Severed developer Drinkbox Studios, Nobody Saves The World is—on the surface at least—a Zelda-inspired, top-down ARPG boasting both online and couch co-op. That’s some good credentials right there, and with the inclusion of the two co-op modes, which are full-blooded experiences, something uncommon in a lot of traditional ARPGs here we should have a guaranteed winner. Available now on every major system. NOBODY SAVES THE WORLD—VARIETY REALLY IS THE SPICE OF LIFE Trailers for Nobody Saves The World promises a lot: an action-intensive experience where you play as different forms—human, animal, monster, and magical characters—all products of a single morphing protagonist. They promise a deep combat system where you can mix and match attacks and...

2May

By JasonNo Comments

Features

J’s WASD Gaming Highlights

Last month I was lucky enough to attend London's WASD gaming event with fellow Thumb Culture writer Si at Tobacco Dock, where a whole host of indie devs, and a few larger houses, put their games on display to the public. I do love visiting this venue and have fond memories of when it hosted a bustling but since defunct annual EGX Rezzed. Although I went on a Friday it was certainly a lot quieter than previous times however this could be down to it being a school term as well as some people not wanting to understandably be in places where there can be large crowds. There is certainly something here for everybody, from playable computer games and demos to a whole room dedicated to tabletop puzzles and board games. It certainly made for a good day out! Myself and Si managed to get aroun...

17Apr

By Gareth TruemanNo Comments

Features

Bunnies In Video Games Old And New

It's April so it's that time of year when we go on Easter Egg Hunts and consume a ridiculous amount of chocolate. It's Easter so we can get away with it, right? Well going on a real hunt may be one thing but finding cute little bunnies in video games is another thing. So our Bunnies In Video Games Old and New will take you through the past and present to find some secret rabbits and even some playable ones. If you liked giving this a read then why not check out my latest review here. You can also catch up with what the rest of the Thumb Culture team is up to on our social media. So all that's left to say is Happy Easter and let's see some bunnies. Starfox - Peppy Hare Let's start with a pretty famous one when it comes to bunnies in games. For a lot of retro gamers, the first thing the...

8Apr

By Gareth TruemanNo Comments

Features

10 Anticipated Video Games Of 2022

Last year was an exciting year in the world of gaming and this year we have already seen some amazing games like Elden Ring and Horizon Forbidden West. But now we intend to take a look at what the rest of the year has to offer as we take a look at 10 anticipated video games of 2022. 10. God of War Ragnarok There have been few PlayStation exclusive titles have that stood the test of time but the God of War series is just as popular now as it was 15 years ago. The wait for the sequel to God of War that was released back in 2018 seems like it has taken forever but gamers won't have to wait much longer. God of War was released back in 2018 and was a huge hit with not just PlayStation gamers but PC gamers as well with it getting a PC port early this year. Loosely based on Norse myth...