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13Jun

By Kyle McGrathNo Comments

Trash Goblin – PC Review

Spilt Milk Studio’s Trash Goblin is a wholesome game where we play as, well, a Goblin who runs a tinkering store. We will meet a cast of characters, all while uncovering new items to sell. The game is available now on Steam for £16.75. And if you wish to further support the developers, then a Founders Pack is out for an additional £4.29. This pack comes with several cosmetic items for the shop. Why Sell The Trinkets When You Can Keep Them? Thumb Culture first covered the news of Trash Goblin back in October last year announcing it's launch into Early Access. It's now had it's full release and I am ready to play. Let's get this review started! Gameplay There isn’t a deep storyline for Trash Goblin. We are just the owners of a newly opened shop, all thanks to our business partner A...

12Jun

By Olivia HoultonNo Comments

PC Reviews

Date Everything! – PC Review

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to date your fridge? Well, you are in luck! Sassy Chap Games have burst onto the scene with their debut title, Date Everything! A dating simulator with a unique twist that will be sure to raise eyebrows. Date Everything! will be coming to Steam on June 17th. However, if you pre-purchase before this date, you will receive a 10% discount. Is there anything you can't date? Let me know in the comments who your favourite datable item is! Gameplay Upon starting the game you immediately find out your degree in customer service is useless, after you lose your job to AI. Which feels a little too real in this day and age. However, all seems to be ok when a stranger sends you a gift. Unwrapping this mysterious gift, you are presented with a pair of...

11Jun

By CharlieNo Comments

Switch Reviews

Ashwood Valley – Switch Review

Ashwood Valley is a new cosy farming game, developed and published by RedDeer.Games and released on June 5th for the Nintendo Switch. Plant crops, befriend animals and work towards saving your sibling, who has been turned into a cat. I played it on the Switch as well as Switch 2 and can confirm that the game runs well on both of them. Oh Boy… In a previous review I mentioned that a lot of the recently released farming games have been rather hit or miss for me. Unfortunately, this one falls in that miss category. The artstyle looked very cute, so I did get my hopes up, but I was let down rather quickly. Let's get into it. Gameplay Ashwood Valley plays a lot like your standard farming game, just very simplified and stripped down. You can still follow the regular farming routine that ...

4Jun

By CharlieNo Comments

PC Reviews

Cattle Country – PC Review

Howdy pardner! Ready to put on your boots and step into a new life of farmin' and adventure? Get ready for the Wild West with Cattle Country! Developed by Castle Pixel and published by Playtonic Friends, this cowboy themed farming sim just rode its way onto Steam, Switch, Xbox Series X|S and PS5! For today's review I'll be playing the PC version. Yeehaw! Aight, listen up. I love me some farming sims, and could play them all day, every day. A lot of recent releases have been rather hit or miss for me, but this one I really enjoy playing. Sure, there are some minor flaws and issues, but most are already being worked on and, let's be real, which game doesn't have a few of those? Enough negativity for now! The game has so many areas in which it absolutely shines, and I can't wait to get into...

27May

By CharlieNo Comments

PC Reviews

Best Served Cold – PC Review

Best Served Cold is a brand-new detective-themed visual novel by the independent developer and publisher Rogueside Games. It's currently available on Steam with a planned launch on Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, and Xbox Series S/X at a later date. Serve drinks, solve cases, and make sure the cops don't shut down your illegal little speakeasy. Whodunit? Oh, this one's a good one, alright. I have not touched a visual novel game in years, but I am so happy that I picked this game up. I got really invested in the story and basically binged the game in one day, much to the demise of my sleep schedule (once again). It's not my fault! I expect a handwritten apology letter from the devs for making their game too engaging. While we wait for that, let's have a look at the game, shall we? Also, let me...

26May

By CharlieNo Comments

PC Reviews

Islands & Trains – PC Review

Get ready to create beautiful little dioramas in Islands & Trains! Developed by Akos Makovics and published by Future Friends Games, this charming sandbox game invites you to craft your own unique islands and train networks. Just let your creativity run free! The game is set to launch on Steam on May 29th. All Aboard! When I was younger, dioramas always fascinated me. They are so small, yet often so detailed it really feels like a piece of the world has been cut out, shrunk down and shoved onto a display table. So when I had the opportunity to try this game out, I was more than excited to put my creativity to the test and see if I would ever be able to build something this elaborate myself. And boy was my creativity being tested. Turns out it's not that easy. At all. Gameplay A...

12May

By Richie VernonNo Comments

PC Reviews

Detective Dotson – PC review

Detective Dotson marks the Steam debut for India’s Masala Games. Taking place against the vibrant backdrop of Holi, we join Dotson, an aspiring actor turned detective, tasked with solving the riddle of his father's disappearance. Will he crack the case, catch the bad guys, and live his Bollywood dream? Much Urdu About Nothing Masala Games has called Detective Dotson - India’s first ever adventure game. So, let’s jump straight into this colourful crime caper! Gameplay This being Masala Games’ first foray into the genre, mechanics are kept simple. As Dotson, you traverse the game world like any 2D platform game, running, jumping, and chatting to characters to further the quest. Underneath this veneer lives a modest collection of mini-games that help you accrue in-game cash. You’ll fi...

7May

By CharlieNo Comments

PC Reviews

Cash Cleaner Simulator – PC Review

“Check it, clean it, sort it, ship it.” Cash Cleaner Simulator, developed by Mind Control Games and published by Forklift Interactive, lets you experience what it could possibly be like to have tons of cash in your hands. The game releases for PC on May 8th, with a version for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S coming later this year. Please note that this game uses AI-generated images for some phone contact icons and simple wall art. Cash Is King What, you think a bunch of money is just gonna magically fall from the sky?? Well, uh, in this game, it kinda does do that. Sure, it's not all yours to keep, and not necessarily legally acquired, but still. The sky is the limit, and you can stack your cash 'till you reach it. So, let's have a look! Gameplay Cash Cleaner Simulator has a ...

28Apr

By Alex CrooksNo Comments

PC Reviews

Hanako’s Flower Shop – PC Review

Hanako's Flower Shop is the newest release from FantaJI Games which invites you to build beautiful bouquets whilst meeting all sorts of interesting characters. With a big focus on story, the game explores tales of grief, happiness and more as you learn about your family history and the people living in the village with you. Pick a couple flowers and have Hanako tie them up with a nice bow Currently available on Steam, you can grab Hanako's Flower Shop for £11.51 thanks to an introductory offer! Let's see how much this game packs in for a relatively small price. Gameplay What seems like a normal shop game is actually so much deeper than that. The game sets the tone with backstory and side characters, highlighting different emotions you're going to face as you play. The story sta...

24Apr

By CharlieNo Comments

PC Reviews

Synergy – PC Review

Step into a strange, unknown world. Synergy has now officially released in version 1.0 on Steam, GOG, and the Epic Games Store, following its initial early access launch in May of last year. Developed by Leikir Studio and published by Goblinz Publishing, this settlement management game, set in an unforgiving, alien environment, is a nice addition to the genre. Who Needs Sleep Anyways? Y'know the type of games where you wanna sit down in the evening and play for a little bit. After what totally felt like 20 minutes you look at the clock and it's 6a.m.? Yeah. This is one of those games. I've sank about 30 hours into Synergy so far and the biggest challenge in writing this review was that I actually had to stop playing in order to do so. To be fair, I'm not surprised. This somehow always...