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10Apr

By Kyle McGrath1 Comment

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...

26Mar

By Kyle McGrathNo Comments

PlayStation Reviews

AI Limit – PS5 Review

I haven’t played a soul-like game for a good while, but luckily one has popped up on my radar. And that is AI Limit. A game created by Sense Games and takes place in a post-apocalyptic world. I’m looking to face some tough bosses and build myself to be overpowered as well. You’ll be able to snag AI Limit on PlayStation when it launches on the March 27th. There will also be two editions available, one is the standard. The other is Deluxe and will net you a couple of in-game items, such as a sword and Mud Balls. Worried the game might not be for you, then luckily a demo is also out so you can try it before you buy. Push past your limits and win! Gameplay At its core, AI Limit plays much like a soul-like. You have a bit of freedom to build Arisa, how you want. This is done through stat...

Dragonkin: The Banished – PC Early Access Preview

17Mar

By Jordan RookerNo Comments

Previews & Early Access

Dragonkin: The Banished – PC Early Access Preview

Eko Software (How to Survive, Warhammer: Chaosbane) teams up with publishing from Nacon for their latest ARPG project Dragonkin: The Banished. Take up the fight as a hero of the realm to fight back draconic forces threatening to corrupt everything. It is now available in Early Access on Steam with a plan for release on consoles at a later date. Dragonkin: The Banished is Certainly Not Eko Software's First Rodeo Having just recently taken a look at Coridden, it felt appropriate that I take a look at another contender in the isometric ARPG genre. Dragonkin: The Banished appears to be a completely different aesthetic though, with a darker but still striking setting. So what else does it have to offer with the experience Eko Software has under their belt? Quite a bit for an early access rele...

Tomb Raider IV – VI Remastered – PS5 Review

3Mar

By Alex CrooksNo Comments

PlayStation Reviews

Tomb Raider IV – VI Remastered – PS5 Review

The only thing I wanted after reviewing the Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered Trilogy was a remaster of 4-6. Apsyr apparently heard my prayers and have finally remastered the finale of the original Lara plot as well as Angel of Darkness. Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered brings back The Last Revelation, Tomb Raider 5 and Angel of Darkness to modern consoles. Controversially, Tomb Raider: Angel of Darkness is one of my favourite games and Tomb Raider IV was the first game I ever finished on my own so there was a lot of nostalgia wrapped up in these games. When the games were announced I pre-ordered immediately but was it worth it? Or did the remaster not hit the mark the same way these games originally did? I don't count poison darts and triggered entombment your average child's tea party You can...

28Feb

By Jordan RookerNo Comments

Previews & Early Access

Sancticide – Early Access PC Preview

Sancticide is an early access third-person action game with souls-like combat and roguelite systems. Red Square Games (SlavicPunk: Oldtimer) and Sylen Studio (The Sin Collector: Repentless) are both developing and publishing the game. Explore the dark world of an apocalypse of biblical proportions today only on Steam. The Apocalypse is a Dark, Brutal Place... Reading up on a game description can really only gets you so far. I really am not sure what I was expecting going into Sancticide. What I found was definitely not it. Have you ever run into this before? Where the content within the game isn't what you were expecting? I mean I had an idea but check out my thoughts in the preview below. Gameplay Sancticide is a third-person action game based in the midst of the biblical apocalyp...

24Feb

By Jordan RookerNo Comments

PC Reviews

Coridden – PC Review

Coridden is a new action RPG co-op game from Aftnareld, a small Swedish developer and published by Anshar Publishing (Gamedec, Weakless). Go on a shapeshifting adventure with up to three of your friends and become the very same creatures that you face in the wild. It is available now on PC via Steam or GOG for £16.75. Who Needs a Mount when you ARE the Mount? I am admittedly somewhat of a Diablo junkie. It's hard to find something that scratches that same itch. Path of Exile, though enjoyable, is just too deep for me to really get into. Coridden looks to try and scratch that itch with a unique framework and focus on co-op play. Unfortunately I didn't have a chance to play with anyone yet, but I'm hoping to have others join me soon! Gameplay Coridden is an isometric action roleplayi...

19Feb

By Alex CrooksNo Comments

Previews & Early Access

Sworn – PC Preview

The reason I initially decided to pick up Sworn by Windwalk was the similarities to Hades. As a top down rogue-like with co-op capabilities and an Arthurian twist, it was right up my street. A part of me was worried that I would be too busy comparing Sworn to Hades to really enjoy it. However, it would honestly be a disservice to this game. If you're looking to expand your PC library, you can grab Sworn on Steam for £24.99 You've Sworn an oath to keep dying Gameplay Sworn plays like a standard rouge-like game with various encounters and battles as you make your way through different areas. It's best to play with a controller, as recommended when you load up, and plays really well on the Deck. As you make your way through Arthurian inspired areas, you will meet mythical beasts and d...

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 – PS5 Review

18Feb

By Stuart2 Comments

PlayStation Reviews

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 – PS5 Review

The original Kingdom Come: Deliverance was released back in 2018. With all the time that has passed since then, how has Warhorse Studios expanded on such an iconic game? Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 sees us carry on Henry's journey of revenge. But how enjoyable is that journey for the player? Let's take a dive into the 15th Century and find out! Gritty, Gruesome, Glorious With a rich open world, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is one of the most detailed RPG's that I've played. But is it a good follow on from the first, or should it have been left? Gameplay Having sold over 2 million copies in 2 weeks, you may believe that Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is a perfect game. Well, in my opinion it isn't. Not for me anyway. I've been playing for quite a while and I feel that I've not really scratc...

Tails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter – PS5 Review

7Feb

By Paul1 Comment

PlayStation Reviews

Tails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter – PS5 Review

Following up on the success of Tails of Iron, Manchester based Odd Bug Studio has developed and released a sequel, Tails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter. Published by United Label, it was released on 28th January 2025 on PC (Steam), PlayStation 4/5, Xbox One/Series S&X, and Switch. You can read our review of the first game in the series here. Whiskers of Winter by Stuart R.R. Little The story begins with a little history lesson. In the not too distant past, The North had fought a vicious war against the Darkwings, The War of The Rift. Eventually, the warden of Winter's Edge had done enough to win that war, and peace had followed. A long enough peace for the Rats of The North to forget about the Darkwings. Unbeknownst to them, their enemy had been rebuilding strength, and now once a...