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Tiebreak: Official game of the ATP and WTA – PC Review

28Aug

By Olivia HoultonNo Comments

Tiebreak: Official game of the ATP and WTA – PC Review

Tiebreak, developed by Big Ant Studios and published by Nacon, is the latest tennis simulation game to enter the arena. This is the newest game in Big Ant Studios' repertoire, with them being the masterminds behind AO Tennis. Having been in early access since January, Tiebreak has made the jump to a full release. Available across all consoles and PC, the game will cost you around £35-50 depending on platform. Is Tiebreak a Grand Slam? If you have played Tiebreak, we'd love to hear what you enjoyed! If you are yet to play, we hope that this review can help you towards making a decision. Either way, drop a comment below and share your thoughts! Gameplay With sports simulation games, there is a variety of game modes to explore. Tiebreak is no exception. It bolsters a career mode, tour...

26Aug

By StuartNo Comments

PlayStation Reviews

Monster Jam Showdown – PS5 Review

Monster Jam Showdown releases this week and with it comes a lot of interested fans of the monster truck series. Developed and published by Milestone, the game aims to deliver an experience as close to the real thing as possible, without getting into the driving seat. Releasing across all platforms, PlayStation, Xbox, PC and the Switch, get ready to take these 12,000-pound (weight) machines into the arena. This Game Is Jam Packed If you are a fan of Monster Trucks, keep reading to the end for something a bit different. Oh, don't forget to let us know which truck is your favourite! You'll never guess mine. Gameplay When you start up Monster Jam Showdown you get put straight into a nice easy to follow tutorial. Teaching you some of the basics in one of the three trucks that you are given ...

Ale & Tale Tavern hits Wishlist milestone

25Aug

By CharlotteNo Comments

News & Updates

Ale & Tale Tavern hits Wishlist milestone

Upcoming tavern simulator game Ale & Tale Tavern has accomplished no easy feat for an indie game. They recently reached 250,000 Wishlists on Steam. To celebrate this huge milestone developer's Scienart Games along with the publishers by GrabTheGames and UpgradePoint, have released a brand new trailer announcing the game's release date: 5th September! A world exists outside of the Tavern Unlike many other simulation games, a world exists beyond the walls of the establishment that you are are solely in charge of. In fact Ale & Tale Tavern has a whole open world beyond the tavern doors. The game takes place in a cozy and beautiful fantasy world. As you would expect you are step into the role of the owner of an abandoned tavern. Your ultimate mission? Restore the former glory and...

Fruitbus cooks up flavourful October 28th release date for Steam

24Aug

By Alex CrooksNo Comments

News & Updates

Fruitbus cooks up flavourful October 28th release date for Steam

Beep beep! Krillbite Studio are thrilled to announce that the hotly anticipated Fruitbus will be pulling up on Steam this October 28th! An open world bursting with flavour and possibility is waiting for you! Follow in Grandma's footsteps and take your fully customisable Fruitbus out on the road. Explore the wilderness of the Gustum archipelago, forage for new ingredients and unlock new menu options to craft yummy meals for your customers. Uniting a town one bite at a time So what's the point of Fruitbus? Well... Grandma's left you more than just her beloved Fruitbus. In time, you'll also be uniting friends and loved ones for one last feast. Forge strong connections with local customers and right some of Grandma's wrongs by creating dishes that stir emotions and evoke long-forg...

23Aug

By JasonNo Comments

PC Reviews

House of Golf 2 – PC Review

House of Golf 2 by developers Starlight Games (originally named Atomicom), is the second entry in the crazy golf series. Released on the 16th of August on PlayStation, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, the Liverpool-based studio affectionately touted the game as "a labour of love", as well as a collaboration with Razer. Couch-based Crazy Golf with Family Fun! Does House of Golf 2 make it to the green following the 2019 success of its predecessor? Or does it find itself out of bounds? Let's take a quick putt over on PC! Gameplay House of Golf 2 allows you to play across unlockable crazy golf courses via either single-player or up to 4-player couch co-op. There is also a practice mode and an online championship for you to take part in. Starting at Beginner, you play through a series of cou...

22Aug

By Stuart1 Comment

VR Reviews

Toy Trains VR – Quest 3 Review

Toy Trains VR is incredible. There I've said it right from the get-go. End of the review, c'mon everyone let's go back to playing Toy Trains VR. What? You want to read more about why I believe this is one of the best uses of VR out there? Well as the review train pulls into Thumb Culture station, make sure you've got your ticket as we head out on this journey. Let's Keep This Review On Track Something Random both developed and published this track-building puzzler. However, they did not condone the use of train puns. That being said, I'm going to do my best to throw as many puns into this review as possible. Let us know in the comments how many you found. Don't worry they shouldn't derail the review. Gameplay What Something Random have created with Toy Trains VR is nothing short of ...

19Aug

By Alex Crooks1 Comment

PC Reviews

Before Exit: Supermarket – PC Review

Ever wondered what it was like to be in a supermarket after all the doors had locked? Meet Before Exit: Supermarket, a new game from Take IT Studio. Combining rogue-like elements with the walking simulator genre, become the best employee you can by locking down your supermarket. Is that a piece of paper behind the counter? Make sure to pick it up to avoid the warning you'll get from your boss! You can grab Before Exit: Supermarket now on Steam! Looking to expand your Steam library? Check out our other PC reviews here. Don't forget to check the trash before you exit! Gameplay When you first start playing Before Exit, you are thrown into the deep end. There is no tutorial that will hold your hand whilst you get to grips with everything. Luckily, the controls themselves are really str...

16Aug

By Tom McMylorNo Comments

VR Reviews

Arcade Paradise VR – PSVR2 Review

It's no surprise that I'm a big fan of Arcade Paradise. I'm going to be up my own coin slot and flex my credentials—back in 2022, I won the Arcade Paradise Woodgal JR competition and even earned the platinum trophy for the game. So, who better to review the VR version of the game than me? (A lot of people, actually.) Do I get paid for this? After the original game's critical acclaim. Arcade Paradise VR launched on Meta Quest systems on April 25th, and later on PC and PSVR2 on August 8th. The game was developed by Nosebleed Interactive and published by Wired Productions. Story On the surface, Arcade Paradise seems like it’s all about the gameplay, and that’s mostly true. But the whole package is wrapped up nicely with a story told through emails and voice messages. It’s a tale of someon...

13Aug

By Kyle McGrathNo Comments

PC Reviews

Crime Scene Cleaner – PC Review

Today I'm checking out first-person cleaning simulator Crime Scene Cleaner. Developed and published by President Studio, with additional publishing by notorious simulator developer, PlayWays S.A. Releasing on August 14th on Steam, Crime Scene Cleaner is available to wishlist right now. What About The People He Murdered?... What Murder?! Crime Scene Cleaner follows the story of a janitor by the name of Kovalsky who has fallen on hard times. With mounting hospital bills for his sick daughter, he receives a call to clean up the aftermath of a gruesome scene for exceptional pay. Getting entangled in the mob, Kovalsky takes on bloodbath after bloodbath. Let’s see if he can keep his own nose clean. Gameplay The first job the game throws our way involves cleaning an apartment followin...

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...