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15Jul

By Mark HudsonNo Comments

Panic Mode – PC Review

Panic Mode is a 2.5D casual simulation game developed and published by MobiusCode. As far as I can tell, MobiusCode are the new kids on the block with only 2 games to their name; the other being Exotic Matter - a Sci-Fi sandbox adventure game. With only 10 user reviews on steam since it's release in 2021, it's fair to say that Mobius are still building their following. With this in mind, let's dive in and take a look at Panic Mode. Cute but Clumsy "Try your luck as a disaster manager and save the cute but clumsy Pammies from harm's way". Using your contraptions, common sense and zero experience on the job, can you save the Pammies from crisis? Gameplay In Panic Mode, we play as an intern safety inspector. It's our job to implement safety protocols and run drills in surrounding business...

1Jul

By MikeNo Comments

PlayStation Reviews

Barn Finders – PS4 Review

Barn Finders is the latest game from developer & publisher Duality Games (Unholy). It is a first-person Simulation video game set in Ameryka, a fictionalised version of the USA. Travelling all over, the aim is to strike gold in finding various valuable items for clients and hopefully sell the rest for a profit. The title refers to the protagonist's pawn shop and home. The game was made possible after a very successful Kickstarter campaign, making more than double its target. I found Barn Finders to be an interesting blend of games like House Flipper and reality TV like Storage Wars. Already released on PC & VR in 2020, Barn Finders is now available on Playstation, Xbox and Switch consoles. Barn Finders - a diamond in the rough or plain old junk? There is a reason that ente...

31May

By Katie TNo Comments

Switch Reviews

Farm Tycoon Switch Review

Developed and published by Sonka Games, based on the original game by Cleversan Games. Released on May 27th 2022 this port to Nintendo Switch will have you ploughing, sowing, fertilising and tending to your animals. Then the rest, all while counting your pennies. So be prepared to break a sweat with this Farm Tycoon Review. Farm Tycoon - Hiring People To Do The Hard Work Due to my current fascination with farming simulation games I was eager to give this a try. My first surprise was to find that it looked real and not at all like the other games I thought were all in the same category. Such as Stardew Valley and Story of Seasons: Pioneers Of Olive Town. Yes, I realised my error but ploughed on regardless. And to be honest, grew quite used to being the one looking from above and giving in...

23May

By Si WoodhamsNo Comments

PC Reviews

Doodle Derby PC Review

Doodle Derby is a physics racing platformer inspired by bringing together all the things that once lived in your toybox as a child. Developed by Studio Erikson and published by Headup. Check out my gameplay video below! Final Thoughts Doodle Derby is a great indie game, and as you can see in the video I thoroughly enjoyed playing it and keep going back for more, dam those medals are addictive! For that reason I award it the Thumb Culture Gold Award! Disclaimer: A code was received in order to write this review. YouTube | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Discord | Podcast

22May

By Gareth TruemanNo Comments

Features

Games To Play Away From Video Games

Video games have been a part of our society since the 1970s. Where it has got to the point of it being the most profitable entertainment in the world. But what about the other forms of games? The card games, the board games. Well, today we are going to take a little look at just a handful of these games and give ourselves some breathing space from video games. As we take a look at Games To Play Away From Video Games. If you enjoyed reading this little feature and the world of games outside video games then why not check my latest review here. You can also catch up with what the rest of the Thumb Culture team is up to on our social media. Top Trumps Now saying Top Trumps has been around for a while would be an understatement. A company that was founded back in 1978 with only a couple o...

19May

By StuartNo Comments

Previews & Early Access

MultiVersus Exclusive Preview

Ever wondered who would win in a fight between Superman and Bugs Bunny? Well wonder no more, with MultiVersus from Player First Games and Warner Bros Games you get to do exactly that! Pit yourself against teams made up of your beloved Warner Bros characters and fight to the death, well fight till you get smashed into oblivion! The Variety of Characters is Astounding If you enjoyed reading this article then why not check out our discord and join the conversation. Gameplay MultiVersus is one of those games that comes along once in a generation, it turns casual friendly fun into intense battles, it turns friends into enemies. You get the picture... it's intense! With a few game modes in this early access preview that we were amazingly invited to. You get 1v1, 2v2 teams, 2v2 against AI and...

10May

By Owen Khory-DavinsonNo Comments

PC Reviews

FixFox PC Review

FixFox is a top-down Adventure game that plunges you into a unique science fiction world. You play from the perspective of a humanoid engineer with a less than lucrative reputation in his field. If you are into space exploration, technology, and loveable characters, then Joystick Ventures has the perfect game for you to play. Available on Windows and Mac operating systems on Steam. One Moment I Was Fixing A Fridge, Then Restoring A Planet's Communications System The Next. As someone who loves Science Fiction, FixFox gave me the same feeling I get from the show Red Dwarf. The comedic value of the A.I. and the light-hearted story made the game a pleasure to play. Usually, a hero comes equipped with laser blasters, a decked-out spaceship, and a state-of-the-art spacesuit. However, my toolki...

5May

By Gareth TruemanNo Comments

Switch Reviews

Toodee and Topdee Switch Review

Developed and published by Dietzribi, Toodee and Topdee is a 2D platformer that also uses top-down perspective puzzles to give it an extra twist. It was first released on PC back in August 2021 and then now it has been released on the Nintendo Switch. Will we get ourselves in a tangle in this Toodee and Topdee review? If you enjoy this review then why not check out my latest one here. You can also catch up with what the rest of the Thumb Culture team is up to on our social media. Toodee and Topdee - It'll Turn You Every Which Way But Loose They say that puzzle games are good for the brain. Yet while there are some puzzle games out there that stimulate the brain, there are also others that just leave you frustrated and question why you play games in the first place. But Toodee and Topd...

26Apr

By Katie TNo Comments

Switch Reviews

Cat Cafe Manager Switch Review

Developed by Roost Games and published by Freedom Games. Cat Cafe Manager is a simulation and strategy video game. It was released on 14th April 2022 on the Nintendo Switch and PC. So put your feet up, order your favourite brew and get comfy with this Cat Cafe Manager review. Cat Cafe Manager - Lets Make Granny Proud On the surface it begins like many simulation games, you move to a new place and step into your family's shoes as the newcomer who can revamp the old business. Yet then there are quirky differences which keep you intrigued from the shadow cat with a quest for you and residents with interesting bits of information. If you like this review then why not check out the website's latest review here. You can catch up on what the rest of the Thumb Culture team is up to on our soc...

23Apr

By MikeNo Comments

PC Reviews

Trolley Problem, Inc. PC Review

Trolley Problem, Inc. is a simulation/choices matter game built around the titular thought experiment. It is the debut game from developer ReadGraves & published by Yogscast Games (Helheim Hassle). I had heard of the thought experiment before but to experience it as a video game was quite something. I found when push came to shove making choices wasn't as easy as I expected. Trolley Problem, Inc. is available now on PC via Steam & Epic Games. Trolley Problem, Inc. will change your definition of a dilemma! I was excited to play Trolley Problem, Inc. and see what choices I would make. Feel free to comment and let us know what you think of the game down below. Gameplay Trolley Problem, Inc. is based on the thought experiment and various other scenarios involving ethical dil...