Adventure

18Sep

By Kyle McGrath1 Comment

Arctic Awakening – PC Review

If you're looking for a new story rich, narrative game, then you may have been looking at Arctic Awakening on Steam. The game is created and self-published by GoldFire Studios, and has us play as Kai, a pilot who crash lands with his companion therapy bot Alfie. We can expect to make hard choice and survive harsher weathers. You can survive anything with the right mindset. Arctic Awakening is out now on Steam, with an introductory 10% off until 25th September. Have you been keeping an eye on this game, if so, let me know in the comments below. Gameplay Arctic Awakening is at its core a walking simulator game. Players are able to pick up items, but besides food to stave off hunger, there isn't much need for carrying anything. Which is a shame since you can pick up almost everything ...

Chip ‘n Clawz vs. The Brainioids – PC Review

10Sep

By Jordan RookerNo Comments

PC Reviews

Chip ‘n Clawz vs. The Brainioids – PC Review

Chip 'n Clawz vs. The Brainiods is a new 3rd person strategy action game by the creator of X-COM, Julian Gollop, and Snapshot Games (Phoenix Point). With publishing by Arc Games (Remnant II, Torchlight 3), play solo or with a friend to save the planet's supply of Brainium from the invading Brainiods. You can pick it up today for PC via Steam or Epic, PS5 or Xbox. Today I'm taking a look at the PC version which is £25 on Steam. Meet Your Next Comedic Gaming Duo: Chip 'n Clawz! Duos seem to be a common theme in 3d action platformers. The obvious and most direct comparison here would be between Chip 'n Clawz vs. The Brainioids and the well-known Ratchet & Clank series. Both feature a humanoid and their robot sidekick with a world to save. Regardless of similarities though, the trailer c...

9Sep

By Kyle McGrathNo Comments

Previews & Early Access

DAVY x JONES – PC Preview

Step into the boots of the folklore sea devil himself, in DAVY x JONES. This new action-adventure FPS is being created by PARASIGHT, and aims for action across the seas of the damned. I'm excited to be checking this game out after watching the trailers. It looks great, so hopefully the gameplay matches. You can pick up the game, which is currently in early access on Steam, for £8.50. Which isn't too bad of a price. Why don't we carve a new bloody legend for ourselves, eh? DAVY x JONES' story begins with a quick retelling of the titular character's grim fate at the hand of Edward Teach (Black Beard). Upon waking up in the Locker, which is an iconic location that comes with the tale of Davy Jones Locker, our head (Davey), and body (Jones), begin their plan to exact revenge on Black Beard a...

8Sep

By Tyler DenyerNo Comments

PlayStation Reviews

Maki’s Adventure – PS5 Review

Developed by ZoroArts and published by EastAsiaSoft, Maki's Adventure is a bite-sized platformer that blends classic side-scrolling action with clever mechanics and heartfelt design. It’s a short but engaging adventure that encourages exploration and experimentation, whether you’re dashing across islands or slicing through shadowy demons. With some ideas polished to perfection and others rough around the edges, you can’t help but root for the developer even more. Here at Thumb Culture we reviewed the PC Release; and now we return with a review for the PlayStation release. Maki's Adventure - Maki a big splash Let’s be honest, who doesn’t love the idea of shapeshifting into a shark mid-jump? We’re all in for that, and we’d love to hear about your favourite shapeshifting characters in the c...

29Aug

By Ruddy CelestialNo Comments

PC Reviews

SHUTEN ORDER – PC Review

SHUTEN ORDER is an Adventure game with the developer being Nelo inc. With the backing coming from Spike Chunsoft, which in a moment will make a lot of sense. Reason for that last statement is because the whole game has the whole Danganronpa vibe. From the art style, the game's execution, to even the pacing of the game will make you think so. I honestly had a complete blast playing detective through out the entire journey. The only thing to keep in mind is, the game will continue to change into something different when hunting down your killer. So, lets pray to God and use the power of said God and start the review. When using God's Power, always have your QTE skills sharp as a knife. Gameplay You start as Rei, someone who was resurrected to discover their killer and to get their bo...

19Aug

By Cameron J KeywoodNo Comments

PlayStation Reviews

Mafia: The Old Country – PS5 Review

The Mafia series has quietly built itself into one of gaming’s best crime sagas by rolling steadily through the decades. It kicked off in the 1930s, cruised through the ’40s and ’50s, then shook things up in the ’60s. Fans naturally expected the story to move forward. Instead, Hangar 13 drags us back to the roots with Mafia: The Old Country, a linear, story-driven trip to early 1900s Sicily. It launched worldwide on 15th August 2025 and is available now on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. This review covers the PS5 version, priced at around £54.99. So, does it sit solid like a family olive tree, or snap like a twig under a horse’s hoof? Miniere Alle Spalle, Mafia Davanti Mafia: The Old Country dives straight into the dirt. In 1904, young Enzo Favara escapes from the backbre...

11Aug

By Alex CrooksNo Comments

PC Reviews

Bee Simulator: The Hive – PC Review

Take to the skies to save your hive in Bee Simulator: The Hive. Combining the original story with brand new elements, The Hive allows you to create your own little colony. After releasing on August 4th we decided to buckle in and take up our duties as pollen collectors. Is the additional content worth a new, full release of the game? Let's find out! Get your bees knees ready! It's time to collect some pollen You can grab Bee Simulator: The Hive on Steam for an introductory price of £14.69 Gameplay Take flight as a tiny bee in Bee Simulator: The Hive, a tale of a small bee that wants to help protect their colony. Your wings carry the fate of your bee family as you collect pollen, save lost bees and fight off wasps around a beautiful park. Exploring is simple. Use WASD and your mo...

The Demons Told Me To Make This Game – PC Preview

6Aug

By Richie VernonNo Comments

Previews & Early Access

The Demons Told Me To Make This Game – PC Preview

The Demons Told Me To Make This Game is the debut title from self-proclaimed “reckless artist” Haunted Dude is a wild mash of genres. It’s part horror, part mystery, and a bold take on the visual novel format. Can you steer one of gaming’s oddest couples from the jaws of death? Or would you rather let them walk straight into it? In The Demons Told Me To Make This Game, the choice is truly yours. It's also available in early access now on Steam for just £11. The Devil Is In The Detail If games were about first impressions, then The Demons Told Me To Make This Game leaves a weird and confusing one. You progress through the desolately dark town of Red Hives, trying to comprehend why the town’s inhabitants are behaving so strangely. With possessed individuals at every turn, there is some...

1Aug

By Kyle McGrathNo Comments

PC Reviews

Back to the Dawn – PC Review

In truth, Back to the Dawn wasn’t even on my radar. But after watching the trailer, it caught my eye. The game is a story-rich RPG developed by Metal Head Games. Set in prison, where we aim to uncover some conspiracies and watch our backs. Back to the Dawn is out now on Steam for £16.75, with a supporter's pack as well. The pack costs £4.99 and comes with some fun little goodies in-game. You’ll get two posters, dice skins, and new decorative options for your cell. If you wish to buy the game for yourself, then click here. A concrete jungle is still a jungle. Before you jump into Back to the Dawn’s story, you're given a choice between two characters. Thomas the Fox and Bob the Black Panther. Both have their own reasons for being sentenced to jail. I selected Thomas, as the game sugges...

Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2 PC Review

31Jul

By Ruddy CelestialNo Comments

PC Reviews

Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2 PC Review

Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2 is an Action, Adventure made by CyberConnect2. With assistance with publishing from SEGA. This game is a continuation of the first game Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles. It's a hand in hand rendition of the anime Demon Slayer - Kimetsu no Yaiba-. To the point that we only get these games after a year when the anime ended. So, if you want to know more about the story, then I highly recommend watching the anime. Unless you're like me and want to immerse yourself into the world and get your hands dirty, then be my guest. Something else I want to touch on is going to be CyberConnect2's history with making anime renditions of games. They previously had their hands in making the entire Naruto Ultimate Ninja Storm...