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11Dec

By Kyle McGrathNo Comments

Unboxathon – PC Review

I'll be unpacking a new game created by Skye, it is called Unboxathon. The game looks simple, fun, and if you are looking to try before you buy, a demo is also out on Steam. It is tagged as a clicker game, so for any infamous Cookie Clicker fans, this is your time to shine. For more idler-type games, why not check some of the games Charlie has reviewed? Unpack and relax. Gameplay Unboxathon has the player opening random parcels to sell various trinkets. You can also save items for a passive income, by archiving them and placing them on a shelf in a different window. Additional shelves are purchased at the same window, but they will need Cogs. As the player accumulates money, there will be a good few sections to check out to further increase money. And with certain upgrades, new box...

11Dec

By JoseNo Comments

PC Reviews

Marvel Cosmic Invasion – PC Review

MARVEL Cosmic Invasion is a pixel-art beat'em up developed by Tribute Games Inc. and published by Dotemu. Playable solo or with up to four players in local or online co-op, the game delivers fun and fast-paced combat where players will visit some of the best-known locations of the Marvel Universe. Retro Pixel Arcade Action Galore After the success of 2022's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge, game developers Tribute Games have come up with another excellent retro, pixel-art, arcade-style beat-'em-up game. Marvel Cosmic Invasion uses the same action-filled formula as its predecessor but enhances it with a larger hero roster and adds another layer of complexity through its swap mechanic. This game is a deep cut to 90s pop culture, when home PCs and consoles weren't as ...

9Dec

By StuartNo Comments

Previews & Early Access

Restory – PC Preview

If you've been around video games for a while, you know that there is an abundance of similar games out there. The games where you repair, build, buy or sell items to make a profit, to then further your career. Well, that is a little bit like ReStory by developers Mandragora! Although in this game you'll be repairing some tech that you might recognise. Well, kind of! Iconic Tech In This ReStory We got the opportunity to get some hands-on time today before it was officially shown off at the Wholesome Snack Game Awards. So just what makes ReStory different from all the other games of a similar formula? I can sum that up for you in one word: Nostalgia. Gameplay The game logo says it all. A pencil through one of the tape reels, just like we had to back in my childhood. This game exudes nos...

My Wife Threw Out My Card Collection (So I Bought a Dump to Find Them All) – PC Review

5Dec

By Kyle McGrathNo Comments

PC Reviews

My Wife Threw Out My Card Collection (So I Bought a Dump to Find Them All) – PC Review

Here comes a brand-new game on Steam from the developers at Pmdk13. And the name being waaaay too long is... My Wife Threw Out My Card Collection (So I Bought a Dump to Find Them All). Let us hope some people don't take this name as advice for all the Pokémon card collectors out there. Now, the game is out now, and is priced at £6.49, which isn't too bad if I say so. But if you wish to support them as well, then the supporters pack will cost you £4.79. If you are looking for a game to just switch off too and isn't too pricey, might I suggest checking out my review for A Game About Digging A Hole? Oscar with have to relocate from grouch land for this. Gameplay We are welcomed with a brief text explaining the game, but I mean the title sums it up honestly. After that, we begin pickin...

4Dec

By JoseNo Comments

Previews & Early Access

Comic Book Store Simulator – PC Preview

Comic Book Store Simulator is a small shop-management game where you step into the shoes of a comic shop owner trying to keep a niche business alive. Developed by Akhir Pekan Studio and published by PlayWay S.A., the game tasks you with organizing your store, dealing with thieves, and juggling the constant flow of sales and restocks. I played it on PC, and overall, the game runs rather smoothly with only a couple of minor wrinkles. Organizing the Chaos Running a comic book store might at first sound a bit dull, but as anyone who has spent some considerable amount of time in these nerd dungeons will tell you, it is anything but. As a comic book store crawler myself, I found it intriguing to see the store from the other side of the counter. Let's explore the magic behind running a geek lai...

The Last Case of John Morley – PC Review

27Nov

By Kyle McGrathNo Comments

PC Reviews

The Last Case of John Morley – PC Review

I'll be attempting to uncover dark truths from 20 years ago in The Last Case of John Morley. It was created by Indigo Studios - Interactive Stories, and has us step into the shoes of the titular character John Morley. Will this truly be his last case? Who knows? See, thanks to this random hair I've found, clearly the perp doesn't close the door. Do you enjoy a mystery? If you do, then you'll need to add this to your Steam wishlist! Gameplay Our character, John Morley, wakes up after sustaining an injury from his last case. He is then quickly discharged from the hospital and upon returning to his offices is approached by an elderly woman. Who requests that he look into a murder cold case at Bloomsbury Manor which occurred 20 years ago. We of course take the job, because you know a ...

23Nov

By Kyle McGrathNo Comments

PC Reviews

UMAMI- PC Review

Christmas is creeping closer each day, and nothing beats wrapping up warm and relaxing with a new cosy game. For me, this comes with Mimmox's, newly released puzzle game called UMAMI. A game that will have solving 3D puzzled food served up by some adorable chefs. Make sure to play while eating something. UMAMI is out now on Steam for £11.99. Is this ne you've got on your Wishlist? Or is this brand new to you? Let us know in the comments, and tuck into this review. Gameplay UMAMI's gameplay is basically a jigsaw, but 3D. You pick up pieces that you are able to rotate. When finding the correct slot, the piece will become locked in. Which is great because I'd sometimes think the piece was in the correct spot only for it to pop off. Each level follows the theme of an adorable chef with...

22Nov

By Olivia HoultonNo Comments

PlayStation Reviews

Contraband Police – PS5 Review

Contraband Police is a first-person simulation game developed by Crazy Rocks, a small indie team from Poland. Transported back to 1981, it is your job to stop smuggling, corruption, and forgery. Contraband Police is available now on the PlayStation Store for £24.99. Ready for duty? Using my real-life skills as a Police Detective, will I be able to become the best border guard inspector the Acarist People's Republic has ever seen? Join me to find out & let me know how you've fared! Gameplay In Contraband Police, you are a young trainee officer assigned to work a border post in the mountain region of Karitkatka. The year is 1981, with entry into the Acarist People's Republic being strictly regulated. Every move is monitored. In this new post, it is your job to ensure that entry i...

21Nov

By JoseNo Comments

PC Reviews

Coffee Bar Simulator – PC Review

Coffee Bar Simulator is a cosy café-management game, developed by Digital Melody and published by Games Incubator and PlayWay S.A. The premise is simple enough. Open up your own coffee shop, serve customers, and try to keep your tiny business running smoothly as rush hour hits. I played it on PC, and the game runs well with stable performance and quick loading times. A Relaxing Cup of Boredom As a newcomer to simulation games and someone with actual experience working in coffee shops and restaurants in the past, I really looked forward to playing Coffee Bar Simulator. Unfortunately, the game quickly became a monotonous stream of mouse clicks that didn't demand much brain power. It is only after I reached level three and the prompts stopped telling me what to do that things got a littl...

25Oct

By MikeNo Comments

Gaming, PC Reviews

Strange Antiquities – PC Review

Strange Antiquities is the latest game from developer Bad Viking and published by Iceberg Interactive. It is their follow-up to the very successful Strange Horticulture, taking place in the same town/universe. And it is shaping up to be just as well-received. The game is a shopkeeper sim with a twist, much like its predecessor. You play as the nameless assistant thaumaturgist who is left in charge of the titular store as bizarre events occur. Set in town during an alternate version of Victorian Era England, where the supernatural is commonplace. Each day, you'll do your best to help the townsfolk as something evil stirs within Undermere, and hopefully, your knowledge will solve it in time. Strange Antiquities is available now on PC via Steam and Nintendo Switch. Alright, let's get to th...