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1Nov

By Ruddy CelestialNo Comments

Silent Hope – PC Review

My wife peaked over my shoulder to see that the cow and chicken seemed familiar to her. When I told her that was the old Harvest Moon chicken and cow, she also pointed out something else. She saw Rune Factory in the gameplay and asked about if it had a romance option. I told her and she looked at me like it was my fault. Silent Hope is an Action Hack and Slash RPG that was developed by Marvelous and published by XSEED Games. It felt like they were keeping this game under wraps since there was never any mention of the game. The game's initial release was Oct. 3rd and available on the Nintendo Switch and Steam. There aren't many details that I can find about the production of Silent Hope or any issues when it started. For all of the silence in this game, I'm amazed there isn't a hill...

Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty – PS5 Review

24Oct

By MalNo Comments

PlayStation Reviews

Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty – PS5 Review

Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty is a massive expansion for the main game Cyberpunk 2077 released by game developers CD Projekt Red on 27th September. The expansion now offers up a whole new standalone story to that offered up in Cyberpunk 2077. I got a chance to take a closer look at the expansion and all it has to offer. Be warned, minor spoilers follow: Taking Liberties I grew to love the Cyberpunk 2077 universe fully only in recent months. Initially, I was deterred at first by its rough patch on release. Having followed its roadmap to its present state I'm now eager to play this new expansion. How can it improve and move the story forward? What new things has the developers included in it? If you are the same and love the game comment below! GAMEPLAY This addition to the Cyb...

14Sep

By PaulNo Comments

News & Updates

Hades II Early Access Update

It's been almost a year since Hades II, the sequel to Supergiant's critically-acclaimed rogue-like Hades, was announced at The Game Awards 2022. At that time it was confirmed that the game would first release into Early Access in 2023. Today, Supergiant have announced further information about that plan. If you somehow missed the awesome Hades, you can read Jason's review right here. Then go buy it and play it, it's a masterpiece. Hades - A Game So Good They Made It Twice When it releases, Hades II will be Supergiant's first ever sequel to a game. This time the story will focus on Melinoë, immortal princess of the Underworld. Chronos, Titan of Time and father of Hades and Zeus, has escaped from the Underworld and is on a mission to destroy Olympus. Melinoë will need to rely on her pow...

Oceanhorn 2: Knights of the Lost Realm – PS5 Review

21Aug

By Tony CNo Comments

PlayStation Reviews

Oceanhorn 2: Knights of the Lost Realm – PS5 Review

Being a big fan of the PS Vita I was disappointed when the announcement for Oceanhorn 2 didn't include a release on PlayStation platforms. Its predecessor was put on my radar by none other than 2015 Trending Gamer - Greg Miller, who had a lot of love for the original which came to PS4 and Vita. Oceanhorn 2 - A Tearless Kingdom Developed by indie studio Cornfox & Brothers, Oceanhorn 2: Knights of the Lost Realm initially launched on Apple platforms in 2019. This was followed up by a Nintendo Switch release in 2020. The game finally arrived on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on August 2nd 2023. Gameplay This follow-up in the Oceanhorn series is actually a prequel to its 2013 counterpart. Set 1,000 years prior to the events of the first game, the isometric style is switched up in favour ...

Master Detective Archives: Rain Code – Switch Review

28Jul

By JasonNo Comments

Switch Reviews

Master Detective Archives: Rain Code – Switch Review

Fancy solving a mystery? Master Detective Archives: Rain Code, out now on Nintendo Switch, is a dark fantasy detective action game from devs Spike ChunSoft. With a mixture of humour, drama and surrealism, are you ready to unravel this single-player 3D anime story? This is my truth! While I love a good mystery, I have never really played any recent anime games. I was intrigued to see what I had been missing all these years. With fresh, but older eyes, what would I make of Master Detective Archives: Rain Code? Gameplay Beginning with a cutscene, your character Yuma Kokohead races to board a train that is travelling to a city known as Kanai Ward. Making it just in time you discover that you have amnesia and do not remember exactly who you are or what you are doing. You meet a bunch of...

25Jul

By Kyle McGrathNo Comments

PlayStation Reviews

Killsquad – PS4 Review

Killsquad is a top-down action shooter developed and published by Novarama on July 16th 2019, for Steam. It's available on PS4, PS5 and Xbox One beginning July 19th of this year. Welcome To Killsquad I haven't played a twin-stick shooter with RPG elements in a while. My friends and I saw it announced for Playstation not so long ago and wanted to give it a try. So without further ado, let's see what Killsquad is about. Gameplay In Killsquad, you play as one of 5 bounty hunters working for the Wahla Corporation; Troy the Gunslinger, Kosmo the Anarchist, Cass the Apostate, Zero the Sawbones, and Ekaar the Prodigy. Each Bounty Hunter has a unique set of 3 special skills. Additionally, there are four factions you can level up; The Consortium, The Uprising, The Sentinels and The Unsee...

10Jul

By KevinNo Comments

PC Reviews

Bandit Brawler – PC Review

After a hard day at work there is nothing better than a good bar fight, or so I am told. Titanite Games have decided to make that a reality for all with their latest release Bandit Brawler. Obviously, there are a few drawbacks, you have to rob and pillage a lot to be a true bandit, so that's officially now your day job. Time to see if I know the difference between a Haymaker and a Bolo punch in a few fights. Best get my sparkly dressing gown ready and some decent intro music, it's off I go to beat up some people. (please be aware that Thumb Culture does not affiliate itself with actual fights in real bars/clubs/supermarkets/petrol stations) Swing and a Miss or a Knockout Blow? I wonder if this game will take me back to my youth when I used to go out clubbing a lot. Bring it on and don't ...

5Jul

By Kyle McGrath3 Comments

PlayStation Reviews

Final Fantasy XVI – PS5 Review

Return to the world of Final Fantasy in the latest entry, Final Fantasy XVI, developed by Square Enix Creative & Business Unit III. Travel through a world on the brink of ruin while wielding the power of the Eikons in this action role-playing game. Final Fantasy XVI is available right now on PlayStation for £64.99. Also for purchase is the Digital Deluxe going for £84.99 Walk tall my friends. I have only played a few entries in the Final Fantasy series, with the tenth being my favourite for turn-based combat. Final Fantasy XV is another favourite for its character development and the interesting aspect that it was more of a road trip. I found Fifteen's combat quite interesting. When I saw that Final Fantasy XVI was heading in the same direction, it immediately caught my interest, esp...

22Jun

By Kyle McGrathNo Comments

PC Reviews

Aliens: Dark Descent – PC Review

Released on 20th June this year, players will be exploring hives and gearing up their squads in Tindalos Interactive's new game Aliens: Dark Descent. This RTS action-adventure game is on Steam, PlayStation and Xbox for £34.99. That’s it, man. Game over, man. Game over! I am a massive nerd for anything related to the Xenomorphs, from the original 1979 movie to comics. The last game I played and enjoyed with Xenomorphs was Alien: Isolation. When I heard about a new RTS aliens game, my mind rushed back to the classic PS2 game AVP: Extinction which allowed players to control the Xenomorph army. Now here's my chance to relive those memories with a modern take that seems to have drawn some inspiration from the more recent XCOM games. Gameplay The Story in Aliens: Dark Descent starts with...

9Jun

By Jordan RookerNo Comments

Previews & Early Access

Halls of Torment PC Preview

Halls of Torment is a fantasy horde survival roguelite. It is developed and published by Chasing Carrots (Good Company, Pressure Overdrive). You can find it out now in Early Access on Steam. Halls of Torment is Another Steam Deck Staple I've never really been into horde survival games. I held out a long time before finally picking up Vampire Survivors when it suddenly became so popular. But once I did get around to it I could understand why. Halls of Torment is looking like it will be the same way. I've already added it to my list of games that will always be available on my Steam Deck. The list isn't long yet, but any game that is as simple and entertaining to pick up for a quick session should be there. What's on your list? Gameplay Halls of Torment is one of the latest horde surviva...