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15Aug

By Rowen Cameron1 Comment

Creatures of Ava – Xbox Review

My relationship with creature-collecting games is complicated. I occasionally enjoy them, but often find many aspects of them uninspired or frustrating. I left Pokemon behind in Gen 2. So when one comes along that subverts my expectations on several levels, it’s both wonderfully refreshing and a warm hug at the same time. Creatures of Ava by Inverge Studios and Chibig is that refreshing warm hug. A “creature-saver” rather than collector, you take control of Vic, a scientist tasked with saving the creatures of the planet Ava before it succumbs to an infection known as the Withering. With the help of a new friend, Vic stumbles upon an ancient staff, capable of cleansing the infection. What begins as a simple rescue and evacuation soon becomes a journey of empathy and understanding, for bo...

2Aug

By Olivia HoultonNo Comments

PC Reviews

Minds Beneath Us – PC Review

Minds Beneath Us is a single-player sci-fi narrative game from BearBoneStudio. It is based on the backdrop of a futuristic Asian city where AI has become fully automated, with a mysterious conspiracy unavailing. Will you unravel the mystery? Minds Beneath Us is a complex story-driven game now available on Steam at an introductory price of £15.07. If you are in two minds about playing Minds Beneath Us, then keep on reading. Gameplay Minds Beneath Us begins with an introduction to Jason Dai, a run-of-the-mill type of guy. Quickly, you learn that you are the rogue consciousness that has infiltrated his mind. Known as M.B.U, you take control of Jason, turning his boring life upside down. Using Taiwan as its muse, BearBoneStudio have created a cyber-punk world as its backdrop. Society h...

30Jul

By Kyle McGrathNo Comments

PlayStation Reviews

Nobody Wants to Die – PS5 Review

Today I’m checking out Nobody Wants to Die, a new Detective Noir brought to us by the team at Critical Hit Games. Set in a futuristic-dystopian New York City, where society has achieved immortality through transferring the consciousness of a person into a new body, or now named "Vessels". Nobody Wants to Die is available now on PlayStation, Xbox and Steam. New Body, Old Problems. In Nobody Wants to Die, we step into the shoes of our main character James Karra. After attempting to get back to his job as a cop, he instead gets offered to work an investigation for the Chief of Police “off the books”. This job leads James to look into an “accident” which then spirals into a whole conspiracy of life and death. Gameplay Whilst playing Nobody Wants to Die, a tool you will quickly get ve...

Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree PS5 Review

30Jul

By Alex CrooksNo Comments

PlayStation Reviews

Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree PS5 Review

Review bombs, patches, and 5 million concurrent players - From Software has outdone themselves with the Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree DLC. Introducing new NPCs, unique bosses and expanding lore surrounding Miquella, Shadow of the Erdtree raises the standards yet again. With 80 new boss fights (11 of which are remembrance bosses), over 100 new weapons and 11 new NPCs, Shadow of the Erdtree can be viewed as a standalone game on its own and is definitely worth the £35 price point. Before you read this, yes I used my mimic, yes I ended up using a bleed build. No I don’t want to hear about it, let me be bad at the game okay? Spoilers ahead for the entirety of the DLC !!!! Gameplay As with any From Software DLC, the Shadow of the Erdtree is locked behind two bosses. Players mu...

24Jul

By JasonNo Comments

Previews & Early Access

Whirlight: No Time To Trip – PC Preview

Point-and-click games are always welcome here at TC Towers. It was certainly awesome to be able to preview Whirlight: No Time To Trip, by Italian devs Imaginarylabs. There is something nostalgic about being part of a story that you need to progress through by solving logical puzzles. It is certainly good to have a break once in a while from all the fast-paced action shoot-em-ups, and instead give that grey matter a bit of a workout! An Adventure Awaits! If Imaginarylabs sound familiar to you then it maybe because they are also the entity behind the highly acclaimed point-and-click game Willy Morgan. A game that I also got to preview and review back in 2020. My review can be found here! How will Whirlight stand alongside Willy Morgan? Let's take a look. Gameplay Hector is your...

12Jul

By DidiNo Comments

PC Reviews

Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip – PC Review

Have you ever wondered what a wholesome version of Grand Theft Auto would be like? Well, wonder no more. Tiny Terry's Turbo Trip is the latest exploration and adventure indie game developed by snekflat and published by Super Rare Originals. Terry's Tiny Trip of Tremendous Self-Discovery Terry is a tiny resident based in the vibrant town of Sprankelwater. A tiny resident who goes on a small journey to discover big things. Tiny Terry's Turbo Trip was released on May 30th, 2024, and is available on Steam for £14.99. Have you ever had a dream where you wish you could go into space in a super, fast turbo car and become the most famous person in your small, but not-so-small town? If the answer is yes, then definitely read on about the adventures of Tiny Terry and his Turbo Taxi. If t...

26Jun

By MalNo Comments

Previews & Early Access

Drova – Forsaken Kin – PC Preview

Drova - Forsaken Kin is an upcoming single-player, action-RPG adventure from game developers Just2d. It's a souls-like action game with mysticism and grim undertones from Celtic mythology. Drova was first teased three years ago and is still being developed. It is set to be released sometime this year on PC. We were invited to take a close look at the game before release. Naturally, I jumped at the chance to go on a deep dive into the lands of Drova. A Pixel RPG Game With Tonnes Of Soul Do you like a challenge and love the souls-like genre? Is it not easy for you to buckle under the relentless weight of all the attacks thrown at you?? Following getting a good beating while playing Dark Souls & Elden Ring I've decided it's not the genre for me. Let me know what your favourite game in t...

19Jun

By Jordan RookerNo Comments

Previews & Early Access

No Rest for the Wicked – PC Preview

No Rest for the Wicked is a new Action RPG, Souls-like crossover. It is in development by Moon Studios (Ori and the Blind Forest, Ori and the Will of the Wisps) with publishing by Private Division (Kerbal Space Program, The Outer Worlds). It became available in Early Access in mid-April on Steam. The full release version will be available for PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. It has the Souls-like tag for a reason! Moon Studios is already known for visually stunning and atmospheric games. Though I personally have never played either Ori game, it is on my ever-growing list of games to play when given the chance. No Rest for the Wicked appears to be just as eye-catching and immersive as the Ori series. Do previous games from the same developer ever draw you to a new IP? For me it was ...

19Jun

By Alex CrooksNo Comments

PC Reviews

Paper Trail – PC Review

Become an origami pro as you make your way through Paper Trail, the new top-down puzzle game from Newfangled Games. Join Paige on her adventure to pursue her studies away from home as you make your way through caves, swamps and more by folding the world to your will. Paper Trail is available now on Steam or you can try before you buy with the free demo! You can also grab it on Playstation, Switch, Xbox and Netflix Games. Gameplay When first approaching Paper Trail, I thought ‘how hard could it be?’ and for the first few levels I was right. Newfangled introduces you to the game mechanics slowly, holding your hand throughout the first in-game day. Folding pages in half revealed Paige’s relationship with her parents and why she was determined to leave home in favour of furthering her...

7Jun

By Tony CNo Comments

Retro Reviews

Glory Hunters – GameBoy Review

There is a burgeoning development scene right now for new games for retro systems. The GameBoy is such a beloved piece of gaming hardware and there is a slew of new games in the works for the Nintendo handheld. One such game is Action Adventure RPG Glory Hunters from indie studio 2think. The game was one of over 20 indie games we featured in our Indie Game Stage 2023 showcase and we have been eagerly anticipating its release. Pain is temporary, Glory is Eternal - Glory Hunters The Mexican developer previously released the Punch-Out inspired Pato Box on Nintendo Switch, PS4, PSVita and PC. This new game launches on June 8th 2024 and is playable in a wide range of different ways. This review was played natively on Analogue Pocket using a .pocket file via the GB Studio menu. Th...