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5Jul

By JasonNo Comments

Red Solstice 2: Survivors Review

Fresh from the loins of devs Ironward Games and published by 505 Games, Red Solstice 2: Survivors is one heck of a futuristic blood bath! Falling into the real-time top-down tactical genre there is a real feel for this sequel of a mash between Diablo and Xcom 2. The number of times I died I really want to add Cannon Fodder to that list. Red Solstice 2: Survivors - Real-Time XCOM I couldn't wait to see how this game played having heard a few good things from fellow writers. Time to blast some zombie mutant aliens! If you like what you see, remember to give us a like, share and follow so that you don't miss out on all things TC! Gameplay The year is 117 AE (After Earth). With a virus threatening to end mankind (sounding familiar?) it is down to you and your squad to fight mutants...

4Jun

By Iain culverhouse6 Comments

PlayStation Reviews

Control Ultimate Edition Review

Control is a third-person action-adventure title originally released in 2019 from Remedy Entertainment to acclaimed reviews. It was only right for Remedy to launch an Ultimate Edition with a next-gen upgrade. Control boots you into the mad world as protagonist Jesse Faden who has with the help of Polaris, discovered the “Oldest House” in New York City. “It Feels Sane, Or Just The Right Kind Of Insane” Having played Control when it first was released I never really got that far into the game, so I was excited to actually give it some decent time and discover more about the story and complete the story. Remedy came under fire when they announced that the only way that you could receive the next-gen version was by purchasing the Ultimate Edition which would come with both “The Foundation...

1Jun

By BrianNo Comments

PlayStation Reviews

Mass Effect Legendary Edition Review

It's been roughly three years to the day since I first properly played a Mass Effect game, and then Mass Effect Legendary Edition drops into my lap. Yeah, I was very late to the party with this trilogy. I had tried it before, but action RPGs just weren't really my thing at the time. Fast forward to 2018 and I am a different gamer, a more developed and mature gamer. So when I played it back then, I could have kicked myself for not playing it before. Instead of playing the usual first-person shooters, I could have been playing this space epic! Mass Effect opened my eyes to how truly diverse the RPG genre can be. "Just another routine mission. Why do they always say that before a mission?" For a while, Bioware had been teasing something about Mass Effect all over social media. Fans were le...

28May

By BertNo Comments

PlayStation Reviews

Biomutant Review

Biomutant from new development studio Experiment 101 (ex Just Cause developers) and publishers THQ Nordic has recently released. It's worth noting the Experemont 101 is a team of only 20 people. We've played it and we have some thoughts to share with you. Available now on PC (Steam), Xbox One, Xbox series X|S, PS4, and PS5. Biomutant is an open-world RPG game, filled with missions, side quests, and collectibles to keep you busy for hours! Biomutant Review - It's like Ratchet and Clank meets Devil May Cry - But cuter Ever since the reveal trailer in 2017, I have been very excited to play Biomutant. It struck me as a zany, over-the-top, open-world adventure game, and I instantly fell in love with the art style and the gameplay I saw. I couldn't wait to play it! Do I still feel the same exc...

27May

By Hunter Mooney1 Comment

Switch Reviews

Aluna: Sentinel of the Shards Review

Aluna: Sentinel of the Shards is a role-playing action-adventure game developed by N-Fusion Interactive, Digiart Interactive LLC and published by Digiart Interactive LLC. It was released on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC on May 26th. There have been interviews and behind the scenes footage all over the developer's channel. They've even announced a tie-in comic book. That is dedication to your game! "I will do all I can to make sure that when I'm done, all will know my name" I've been playing video games my whole life and I've never once played an action RPG. I've played the regular RPG's like Final Fantasy X and Chrono Trigger, but never an overhead action RPG. It just never seemed like my type of thing. But I was looking forward to giving one a shot. Aluna: Sentinel of...

10May

By StuartNo Comments

PC Reviews, VR Reviews

Demeo – Quest 2 Review

Demeo is a Fantasy RPG game from Resolution Games that allows you and up to 3 other friends to take on monster infested dungeons....ALL IN VR!!! Available on the Quest 2 and on PCVR through Steam VR right now, and coming soon to Rift and also to non VR through Steam. Resolution Games has given us an experience that will stay with you for a long time. An experience that you WILL struggle to survive on your own. Is Demeo The New Dungeon Master Are you looking to join a merry band of explorers and journey into the depths of a monster infestive dungeon? Well, leave us a comment below! Gameplay If you have seen any footage of Demeo then you will know that it is a cooperative dungeon exploration game, with a sprinkle of monsters. When I say sprinkle, obviously I mean that the whole monste...

Atelier Mysterious Trilogy Review -The Game Is Afoot

23Apr

By MikeNo Comments

PlayStation Reviews

Atelier Mysterious Trilogy Review -The Game Is Afoot

From developer Gust Co. Ltd. and publisher Koei Tecmo comes the Atelier Mysterious Trilogy. Experience the 'Mysterious' chapter of the Atelier games in one accessible bundle. It is comprised of Atelier Sophie: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Book. Atelier Firis: The Alchemist and the Mysterious Journey. And Atelier Lydie & Suelle: The Alchemists and the Mysterious Paintings. You also get all the original content and more quests & story to explore. The bundle features a new photo mode and faster battle mode. Initially released in late 2015, 2016 & 2017 respectively in Japan. The USA, UK, and Australia release following shortly after. The Atelier Mysterious Trilogy is part of a larger franchise that began in 1997. First with Atelier Marie: The Alchemist of Salburg on PS1....

15Apr

By Gareth TruemanNo Comments

Features, Retrogaming Corner

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...

Monster Hunter Rise Review – It Wasn’t All Upwards

7Apr

By Martin HoskingNo Comments

Switch Reviews

Monster Hunter Rise Review – It Wasn’t All Upwards

Today we are reviewing Monster Hunter Rise from Capcom on the Nintendo Switch. Monster Hunter Rise is a third-person action RPG. It's the latest game to enter the Monster Hunter universe and is the sixth entry in the mainline of Monster Hunter games. With a release date of 26th March 2021 and is being rated very highly pretty much across the board. Monster Hunter Rise - Unfortunately, For Me, It Wasn't All Upwards. As per previous Monster Hunter games you take on the role of a hunter sent to take down giant monsters, oh and to collect things like mushrooms. Let us know in the comments what you think, you can read my previous review here. Gameplay Upon starting the game, we are asked to create our hunter. As with other RPG games, there are many options for customisation. There is many d...

Loop Hero Review – Walking In Circles Was Never This Much Fun

24Mar

By Mike PowellNo Comments

PC Reviews

Loop Hero Review – Walking In Circles Was Never This Much Fun

Walking around in circles over and over doesn't sound like much fun, but then again you’ve maybe not played Loop Hero yet. From Russian developers Four Quarters and published by Devolver Digital. Loop Hero sold over 500,000 copies in its first week. If the name hasn’t given it away, you are exploring this world in a constant loop. Time passes as you move from square to square until you end up at the start, and you go again. Every day generates enemies to fight, in turn giving you more cards to alter your world and weapons/armour. Loop Hero - Round And Round We Go! While Loop Hero is currently only available on PC, there are rumours it could be coming to PlayStation/Xbox/Switch. Gameplay I have seen a lot of my content creator friends playing Loop Hero, at first I was very baffled by it...