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16Nov

By Jordan Rooker3 Comments

Moonglow Bay Review

Moonglow Bay is out now! This casual voxel fishing adventure game is the debut game by Bunnyhug with publishing by Coatsink (Kingdom Two Crowns, Gang Beasts). It is available now via Steam, Epic (as of Nov. 11th), and Xbox. It is also included as a part of Xbox Game Pass. If you're looking for something new to kick back and relax with, be sure to check it out! Fishing is the Way in Moonglow Bay Moonglow Bay looks like some kind of Stardew Valley crossover with Trove at first glance. Instead, you'll find it to be a quaint little gem that focuses on fishing without making your life difficult. No big deadlines or making sure to get home by a certain time - just simple, casual fun. For anyone that has read some of my previous reviews, you'll know that I'm a strictly keyboard and mouse ki...

16Nov

By Gareth TruemanNo Comments

Xbox Reviews

Pumpkin Jack Review

Developed by Nicolas Meyssonnier and published by Headup Games, Pumpkin Jack is a spooky 3D platformer. It was released on PC in October 2020 and then released on Playstation 4/5, Xbox One, Series S/X, and Nintendo Switch in October 2021. Pumpkin Jack - A True Ode To Old School Platformers Now for as long as I can remember, I have played platformers and they have always been my favorite genre when it comes to video games. There's just something about the simplicity of them but yet even so of the greatest platforming games look easy but are a real challenge. So if platformers are your thing then let's crack on with this Pumpkin Jack review. If you enjoyed 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 are up to ...

16Nov

By MikeNo Comments

PC Reviews

Fantasy Town Regional Manager Review

Fantasy Town Regional Manager (FTRM) is a town builder sim developed and published by Caps Collective. Caps Collective are an Australian company with FTRM as their debut game available now on PC. I quickly learned that the title hits the nail on the head as a description. The game begins with you as the unwitting person in charge of building a town on the ruins of the old. Set in a fantasy world, the town and people are plagued by various monsters and potential disasters. As your town expands however you will gather more residents and adventurers to avert these disasters. Each day brings new challenges and so new choices from focussing resources to diplomatic decisions with the goal of literally avoiding ruin. Fantasy Town Regional Manager - If You Build It, They Will Come I was exci...

16Nov

By Gareth TruemanNo Comments

Xbox Reviews

Harvest Life Review

Developed by Bumblebee and published by rokaplay GmbH. Harvest life is an adventure, simulation game. It was released on the 10th of November 2017 for the Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Playstation 4, and PC. Harvest Life - Farming Is meant To Be Charming For years farming simulation video games have always had a certain charm to them. There is something about them that draws gamers in with their simplicity and easy-on-the-eye graphics. But every now and then there will be one that gets through the cracks and is regarded as a disappointment. So let's jump into the Harvest Life review and see if it can stand up to some of the best on the market. If you enjoyed 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 are up to...

8Nov

By DanNo Comments

PC Reviews

Monster Harvest Review

Monster Harvest, a pixel art title developed by Maple Powered Games and published by Merge games was released to us in August 2021. The title is available across most platforms and is out now. Is This Just Another Farming Simulator? I am always dubious when it comes to farming simulators, they can sometimes be pretty tedious. However, when they get the storyline right along with some epic gameplay. You can be onto a winner that will keep you entertained for months if not years. Join me below as I check out Monster Harvest. Gameplay Monster Harvest has a storyline that is very similar to other titles alike. A family member reaches out to who you haven't spoken to in a while and of course, he is asking you for a favour. As he has been far too busy to look after his farm due to important ...

8Nov

By Martin Hosking2 Comments

PC Reviews, Xbox Reviews

Forza Horizon 5 Review

Welcome to our review of Forza Horizon 5. Developed by Playground Games (Forza Horizon 1 through 4) and published by Xbox Game Studios (Sea of Thieves, Crackdown 3) the game will officially release on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on November 9th 2021. There's no real introduction needed to this open-world racing game, all you need to know is this time around we are racing around in Mexico! It's Horizon Festival Season In Mexico! A lot of people have already been playing this thanks to the early access provided with certain bundles of the game, but how does the game actually play? Is it as fun as previous titles in the franchise or is it time they stopped making these now? Keep reading to find out. Check out our previous team review here where we reviewed Back 4 Blood. Stu Forza Ho...

8Nov

By Martin HoskingNo Comments

PC Reviews

Let’s Build A Zoo Review

Welcome to my review of Let's Build a Zoo on the PC. Brought to us by developers Springloaded and publishers No More Robots (Heist Sim, Not Tonight), Let's Build a Zoo lets you build and manage your own zoo, with a twist. Splice genomes from different animals to create animals from your wildest dreams. Build Your Own Zoo With A Twist! With the success of previous Zoo-based management games from other developers and publishers, can this game follow hot in their trail? Check out my previous review here where I played the chaotic beat 'em up Okinawa Rush on the Nintendo Switch. Gameplay Let's Build a Zoo, at first, seems like all the other tycoon/management style games. We open our zoo, we go through a simple tutorial on how to run things, we buy a food stand, then build our first enclosu...

Conway: Disappearance At Dahlia View Review

4Nov

By JasonNo Comments

PC Reviews

Conway: Disappearance At Dahlia View Review

Conway: Disappearance at Dahlia View, by devs White Paper Games, is a dark detective thriller. Set in 1950's England you play as retired detective Robert Conway. The game is available now on PC, Xbox, PlayStation and Switch. Conway: A Spectacular Who-Dunnit! I do enjoy a game with an enthralling storyline, let's get sleuthing! If you enjoy this review check out my others here! Gameplay In a nutshell, Conway is a point-and-click adventure-style game. As the story begins (and I promise no spoilers), you discover that a crime has happened within the private estate below your flat. Your character, a wheelchair-bound Robert Conway gets his camera and begins to survey the scene. Using your mouse you navigate the camera lens around while zooming in and out using the keyboard. As yo...

Story Of Seasons: Friends Of Mineral Town – Xbox Review

2Nov

By Gareth TruemanNo Comments

Xbox Reviews

Story Of Seasons: Friends Of Mineral Town – Xbox Review

Developed and published by Marvelous Entertainment, Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town is a simulation, role-playing game. It was originally released as Harvest Moon: Friends of Mineral Town in Japan for the Gameboy Advance in April 2003. It got a 3D remake later in October 2019 for the Nintendo Switch. Then in October 2021 for the Playstation 4, and Xbox One. Where it would change its name to Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town. Story Of Seasons: Friends Of Mineral Town - It's The Little Things In Life Every now and then a video game will randomly appear in your life and just take you by surprise. This is one of those occasions because Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town made me think differently about this genre of gaming. So strap in people because we could be here ...

2Nov

By JasonNo Comments

PC Reviews, Previews & Early Access

Model Builder Preview

Model Builder by developers Moonlit and Kuba Wójcik is, as it sounds, a model building simulator. Everyone at some time in their life has probably built a model, with varying outcomes. Published by Green Man Gaming will this be a tedious affair or a total breeze? Model Builder - 0% Chance of Gluing Fingers Together! I am quietly optimistic, having reviewed Balsa Model Flight Simulator recently. If you like what you read, give the demo a chance over in the Steam store! Gameplay Before I start I will say that there was a disclaimer that it was a game in progress therefore I will concentrate on the main gameplay and only report if there are any game-breaking bugs. From the off, you can select from a campaign and sandbox mode. Sandbox needs no intro therefore it was straight ont...