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Override 2: Super Mech League PS4/PS5 Review

6Jan

By PaulNo Comments

Override 2: Super Mech League PS4/PS5 Review

Imagine at the end of Pacific Rim when all the Kaiju had been defeated and the Jaegers had served their purpose, the world governments decided to use the Mechas in WWE. That's the premise for Override 2: Super Mech League. Developed by Modus Studios Brazil and Maximum Games, and published by Modus Games, it is available on Steam, PS4/PS5, Switch and Xbox. This is the follow up to Override: Mech City Brawl which got average review scores seemingly due to framerate issues, lack of depth and difficulty in finding online matchups. Can the sequel address these issues successfully? I've not really picked up a Beat 'em Up since the likes of Tekken 3 and Soul Caliber 2. I'm interested to jump in and see what Override 2: Super Mech League has to offer. Override 2: Super Mech League - Rock 'e...

Space Invaders Forever Review – Can It Really Last Forever?

4Jan

By BrianNo Comments

PlayStation Reviews, Retrogaming Corner

Space Invaders Forever Review – Can It Really Last Forever?

Like the year 2020, Space Invaders is a franchise that will seemingly never end. So it seems only fitting that we end the year talking about Space Invaders Forever. Though Space Invaders isn't quite the name it used to be, there is no argument that it has stood the test of time where many others have fallen. Over 40 years ago (1978 to be exact) it helped pave the way for gaming as we know it. As an effort to keep kids pumping in their quarters, they inadvertently invented the difficulty curve. It has seen many changes over the years, but one thing that remains is that everyone knows what a Space Invader looks like. It is iconic! Space Invaders Forever Is A Unique Bijou Compilation Space Invaders Forever is developed by the original developers Taito and published by ININ Games. It ...

Katamari Damacy REROLL Review – Keep Rolling!

22Dec

By Martin HoskingNo Comments

PlayStation Reviews

Katamari Damacy REROLL Review – Keep Rolling!

Katamari Damacy REROLL is an action-adventure game for the PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One and PC via Steam. Developed by Monkeycraft (Little Witch Academia: Chamber of Time) and published by Bandai Namco (Dragonball Z Kakarot, Code Vein). It is a remake of the first Katamari game that originally released for Sony's PlayStation 2 console in 2004, which then resulted in many more Katamari games and spin-offs. Katamari Damacy REROLL - Keep Rolling! Check out what I think of Katamari Damacy REROLL, I was most certainly looking forward to rolling around collecting all that clutter! If you like this article then you can check out my previous one here. As always, leave a comment in the box below to share your thoughts on this game. Gameplay As Katamari Damacy REROLL begins, the ...

Gods Will Fall PC Preview – Or Will They Rise?

18Dec

By Martin HoskingNo Comments

Previews & Early Access

Gods Will Fall PC Preview – Or Will They Rise?

In Gods Will Fall the gods are bent on cruelty and suffering, the gods demand to be served with blind worship through an oath of fealty pledged from every man, woman and child. Can your challengers help free those men, women and children? Gods Will Fall ... Or Will They Rise? Developed by Clever Beans (Wipeout Omega Collection, When Vikings Attack) and published by Deep Silver (Kingdom Come: Deliverance, Saints Row). The game is scheduled to be released on the 29th January 2021. Let's check out what we think of what we have seen from Gods Will Fall. If you like this article, check out my previous here. Gameplay When you first arrive on the isle you can wander around to find an entrance to a domain. Now you choose your challenger and enter the domain, ready to fight to the death for ...

Devil May Cry V Special Edition Review – Devil May Kick Ass

14Dec

By Jay ArmstrongNo Comments

Xbox Reviews

Devil May Cry V Special Edition Review – Devil May Kick Ass

Devil May Cry has had an interesting history. First debuting on the PlayStation 2 the game was originally intended to be Resident Evil 4. During development it evolved its own style and thusly became its own franchise. Featuring a unique hack and slash style it was an instant hit. Sometime after Devil May Cry 4 the franchise was rebooted under the banner DmC: Devil may Cry. Strangely, despite the critical and relatively commercial success it never took off beyond that. Of course in 2019 Devil May Cry 5 launched, ignoring the reboot and continuing the story that debuted in 2001. Here we are a year later with Devil May Cry V Special Edition. Finding Nero And Dante's Peak? The Ultimate Crossover... I've not been particularly close to the Devil May Cry franchise. I have played each one, ...

Castlevania Retro Review – Jump, Whip, Duck!

10Dec

By Martin HoskingNo Comments

Retrogaming Corner

Castlevania Retro Review – Jump, Whip, Duck!

Castlevania is an action-platformer video game developed and published by Konami first in Japan in 1986, and today I check out the NES version brought to us via the Castlevania Collection from the Nintendo Eshop. Jump, Whip, Duck! This is a game I've wanted to play this game for a while, I picked up the Castlevania Collection in a Nintendo Eshop sale on the Nintendo Switch, saw the price and could not leave it there! Gameplay The gameplay is rather simple, basic controls from the yesteryear of gaming, d-pad and a couple of buttons to use for jump and attack. This, however, makes the game. It reminds me of so many games I used to play as a child such as Sonic, and of course Mario. Castlevania is a die-hard game. You need patience, a lot of it too. You will die. Fortunately, there's a...

Yakuza: Like A Dragon Review – Even Dragons Have Their Endings

7Dec

By BrianNo Comments

PlayStation Reviews

Yakuza: Like A Dragon Review – Even Dragons Have Their Endings

With Kazama Kiryu, the Dragon of Dojima finally out of the Tojo Clan after 7 games, Yakuza: Like A Dragon is a brand new adventure. Known as Ryū ga Gotoku 7 in Japan, the '7' was dropped from the title to indicate that it is not like the previous games. As usual, Ryū ga Gotoku Studio was at the developing helm with SEGA publishing. Yakuza: Like A Dragon was first released in Japan on January 16th, 2020 on PS4. After translations from Japanese to native languages were done, it was later released on November 10th, 2020 for PS4, Xbox One, and Xbox Series S/X. A PS5 release is also slated for March 2nd, 2021. "So Comes Snow After Fire, And Even Dragons Have Their Endings" - J.R.R. Tolkein As a die-hard Yakuza fan, I was very excited. Intrigued, yet fearful of what Yakuza Like a Dragon w...

Call Of Duty Cold War Review – A Campaign Glance

24Nov

By StuartNo Comments

Features

Call Of Duty Cold War Review – A Campaign Glance

For this Call of Duty Cold War review we join our resident expert, on Call of Duty Campaigns to throw his opinions out into the Duty-sphere! JW do your thing! Time Heals There have been many great reunions over time... Fleetwood Mac, The Goonies The office and If you had told me 2 years ago I would be writing a piece for Thumb Culture they would’ve probably replied with a more chance of hell freezing over comment but time is a great healer and thanks to them, here I am (but more on that maybe another time). If you had also told me 2 years ago I’d be absolutely loving a Call of duty campaign again the reaction would’ve been the same. How pleasing it is to be wrong on both occasions and as I don’t want to ruin the future for you, let’s go spoiler free. Call of Duty Cold War was a massi...

23Nov

By PaulNo Comments

PlayStation Reviews

Wonder Blade Review – Streets of Blade?

If you’ve played Streets of Rage or more recently and fittingly, Castle Crashers, then Wonder Blade will seem very familiar to you. This is a 2D side-scrolling brawler that doesn’t do much to separate itself away from other games of it’s kind. That’s not to say this is a bad game, but there is no new ground broken here. Filled with pop culture references and comical cartoon violence. It’s hard not to enjoy the simplicity of mashing hordes of enemies and bouncing around the screen in this colourful adventure. Having won iOS GOTY in 2018 from Reddit, TouchArcade and AppAdvice, Wonder Blade makes its way to Playstation 4. If you've had a chance to play Wonder Blade, I'd love to hear what your take on it is. Don’t forget to let us know your thoughts in the comments below! As always, y...

19Nov

By ArNo Comments

Xbox Reviews

Fuser Review – Rhythm Revitalised

If you've been looking for something to fill the hole left by the beloved rhythm game-era of titles like Rock Band and Guitar Hero, you're going to love Fuser. Developed by Harmonix and published by NCSoft, Fuser is a creative musical outlet that makes the art of deejaying available to everyone. This Fuser review is going to take a deep dive into a fun, fresh and vibrant game that's breathing new life into a much-missed genre of gameplay. Fuser Review - What's All The Noise About? I found Fuser to be a lot more enjoyable than I was first expecting. I also found it to be creatively challenging, but I'd love to hear what you think if you've had the chance to play it. Don't forget to let us know your thoughts in the comments below! As always, you can catch up with me and the rest of the Thu...