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21Jul

By Jordan RookerNo Comments

Hell Clock – PC Review

Next up in my continuing spree of roguelikes comes Hell Clock by Rogue Snail (Relic Hunters Legend). Collect relics, gear, and further your descension with customizable builds in this new hack and slash style roguelite ARPG. With publishing by Mad Mushroom (Conquest Dark), the game releases on Steam this Tuesday, July 22nd. Don't Lock Into a Build in Hell Clock Yes, I know. I should give the roguelites a rest. But hear me out! They always look so quick and fun to pick up! I also seem to enjoy finding the interesting ways that they can differ from one another. Hell Clock is no different and I hope you'll take the time to see why you should also check out this new roguelite ARPG below! Gameplay Hell Clock is a roguelite, hack and slash ARPG that is set in the aftermath of the Canudos War...

18Jul

By StuartNo Comments

Switch Reviews

The Legend of Zelda – Switch 2 Overview

It wouldn't be a new piece of Nintendo tech without The Legend of Zelda. Thankfully with the release of the Switch 2 came new updated versions of both Breath of the Wild, and Tears of the Kingdom. As I'm a newcomer to the games, I'm taking my time to play through them fully. So this article is more a little piece about what updates have been brought to the Switch 2 versions of the game. Breath Deeper But Don't Cry For those who don't know about either games, firstly, where have you been hiding? Secondly, they are both incredible open world experiences. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Being first released on the Wii U and the Nintendo Switch back in March 2017. This game focuses on Link waking up after a 100-year sleep. Those of you with kids, that will definitely hit you in the...

Raidou Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army – PC Review

15Jul

By Ruddy CelestialNo Comments

PC Reviews

Raidou Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army – PC Review

Raidou Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army is an action, RPG branching from the Shin Megami Tensei series. With the publishing power of ATLUS and the funding from SEGA, we finally get this game. This is a remaster of Devil Summoner: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. the Soulless Army. Originally released on the PlayStation 2 on October 10th, 2006, it was just one of several subseries under the SMT umbrella. I'm thrilled to get to play this game again after over a decade since my last playthrough, this time on PC! It's honestly going to be a bit difficult to remember everything from that version over the remaster. But, I'm going to give it a shot! Be it demon, human, or something in-between. As long as I got Gouto, my sword and my gun, nothing will stand in my way! It's the year Taisho 20 in T...

Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel 1.0 Release Date Announced

10Jul

By Jordan RookerNo Comments

News & Updates

Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel 1.0 Release Date Announced

What did you do yesterday? Maybe some work and played some games? Same. Oh and I attended an annoucement event from our friends over at Grindstone! And I come bearing good news. Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel, the Nordic-themed roguelite horde survivor, is rolling into a 1.0 release this September on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation. More Norse Roguelite Goodness Grindstone has announced that Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel will be heading to a full 1.0 release very soon! It will be available on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation. I previously checked this game out when it hit early access earlier this year. It had already left a great impression on me and it was great to see more content has been added and improvements made with user input since. In fact they actually just launched a major content patch to...

WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers – Preview Event

16Jun

By Kyle McGrathNo Comments

Features, Previews & Early Access

WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers – Preview Event

When I was asked by the Senior Editors here at Thumb Culture if I wanted to attend a preview event of Leenzee and 505 Games upcoming title Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, I'm sure you can guess my answer. Even if I had to make my way from Wales to that there London! I had intended to go into this game blind upon launch, but who can say no to playing a game early and getting to chat to the developers about it? Warning, the GIFs used in this article may contain flashing images! Destiny is a heavy burden for such small wings. For those who aren’t aware of Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, it’s an upcoming Souls-like game with a Chinese Mythology setting. If you know how most Souls-likes go, then you’re fully aware of what to expect, but there are a couple cool things to point out. If you’re wondering ...

19May

By Jordan RookerNo Comments

PC Reviews

Empyreal – PC Review

Empyreal is a single-player, action RPG dungeon crawler by Silent Games. Explore the hidden depths of an ancient monolith while gradually improving your gear and abilities to take on tougher and more challenging areas. With publishing by Secret Mode (Still Wakes the Deep), Empyreal is available now on PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5. Empyreal is Almost a Roguelite, Light Even when I'm not trying to play a roguelite I seem to end up with one. At least in a slight fashion. Though Empyreal doesn't call itself that, I could see some similarity. Besides, you had me at loot and dungeon crawler. Check out my thoughts on this new one below. Gameplay Empyreal is a 3rd-person, action RPG dungeon crawler. As a representative mercenary of the Company, you are sent to assist an expeditio...

8May

By PaulNo Comments

PlayStation Reviews

Wings of Endless – PS5 Review

Gamers are being spoilt in 2025. We're not even halfway through the year yet, and we have at least 3 credible shouts for GOTY. In between trying out these bigger budget titles, though, I want to make a more concerted effort to try games from smaller, up-and-coming developers. One such game that came across my metaphorical desk at Thumb Culture is Wings of Endless. A sophomore offering from Uruguayan team, Isoca Games, who have once again joined forces with JanduSoft to bring their game to market. While their first game was a top-down roguelike, Wings of Endless is a 2D platforming RPG in which you can freely switch between 3 main characters at any time. The premise was interesting enough to gain my attention, and so let's have a deeper look. The Best Bounty Hunter, or Just Winging It? ...

16Apr

By StuartNo Comments

VR Reviews

Mythic Realms – Quest 3 Review

Developed and published in partnership with Meta Oculus Publishing, Mythic Realms aims to bridge the gap between a full VR experience and a Mixed Reality world. Released in mid-March, the game scratches the itch of gamers wanting to experience a D&D-esque experience. Does it deliver? Let's find out. Roll For Initiative There are a lot of games out there on the Quest platform. What makes Mythic Realms worth your money? Gameplay Starting up the game, you step into the boots of your hero. Getting ready to play out an epic adventure of mythical proportions. You journey to new realms, choosing your own path as you try to build up your own town. Using a portal, you head into the mixed reality world to battle skeletons, dragons, and other enemies. It isn't all about killing enemies, th...

10Apr

By Kyle McGrath1 Comment

Features, Previews & Early Access

Crimson Desert Preview Press Event

I was luckily enough to be invited to London by Pearl Abyss to play their up-coming game Crimson Desert. There I watched a video explaining the game’s combat and some information about each of the four bosses. Afterwards we got to get hands on with the game, and what a treat it was. Warning! GIFs in this article contain flashing lights. Skill is the key Within this preview event I got to play as the main character Kliff in a small segment from the game. In the full launch we will get to venture into the large continent of Pywel, but sadly I didn't get to see this, this time! I’m looking forward to checking out the various towns and biomes we might get. If you’re looking forward to Crimson Desert, why not check the Steam Page here and give it a wishlist! Gameplay The focus of the...

28Mar

By Tyler DenyerNo Comments

Previews & Early Access

Moros Protocol – PC Preview

Moros Protocol is not here to hold your hand. If anything, it’s here to rip it off and beat you over the head with it. Developed by Pixel Reign and published by Super Rare Games, this upcoming roguelite FPS blends the fast-paced brutality of classic shooters with modern procedural chaos. Think Doom meets Dead Space, but pixelated and utterly relentless. We at Thumb Culture got an early preview, and let’s say… we’re already bracing ourselves for the inevitable, repeated deaths. Moros Protocol, The Protocol: Wake Up, Choose Violence You play as Alex, an unfortunate soul who wakes up on The Orpheus, a warship that’s gone from “state-of-the-art military vessel” to “haunted house in space” in record time. The ship is overrun with horrors, and survival is less about heroics and more about m...