Tag: Casual

If you’re looking for a game that won’t take up too much time or brain space, come browse the Thumb Culture news pieces and reviews of the latest casual games.

Hermitage: Strange Cases Files Review
PC Reviews

Hermitage: Strange Cases Files Review

Hermitage: Strange Cases Files is a paranormal horror mystery game delivered as a visual interactive novel. From developer Arrowiz and publisher Giiku Games. The game puts you in the shoes of the unnamed manager of Hermitage, a lesser-known specialist book store in Japan. Told over multiple chapters with each bringing new characters with their own stories with a dark narrative at their core. The store manager and his allies & friends work to solve these mysteries and stop the dark forces at work. Previously released in China on PC in 2018, it is available worldwide now on PC, Switch, PS4 and Xbox One.  If you enjoyed this review then why not check out my review of Youtubers Life 2 right here. Hermitage: Strange Cases Files - The Truth Is Out There! There is nothing quite like ...
To The Rescue! Review
PC Reviews

To The Rescue! Review

Welcome to my review of To The Rescue! which is available on Steam on 2nd November 2021. This game is developed by Little Rock Games (Galactic Scoundrels, Lineage: 1434) and published by Freedom Games (One Lonely Outpost, Slaughter League). It is a dog shelter simulation game where you must help dogs of all breeds find new homes. Can I help keep them fed, watered, clean, and disease-free? continue reading to find out. Save The Doggos In To The Rescue! If you would like to check out a previous game review of mine, you can read about Farming Life here. If you would like to follow our socials you can do so at the bottom of this article. Gameplay We start off To The Rescue! with creating our character, we get to choose from a fair few characters to use in the game, I went for the one with ...
Nuclear Blaze Review
PC Reviews

Nuclear Blaze Review

Today I bring you my review of Nuclear Blaze which is the debut game from Deepnight Games. This one-man band has developed and self-published Nuclear Blaze to Steam. Deepnight Games was founded by Sébastien Benard after his departure from Motiontwin Games who is best known for Dead Cells. Sébastien was the lead developer and game designer for Dead Cells. Nuclear Blaze is a 2D action-adventure game where the player controls a firefighter who has been called to a fire and must help control this blaze. We are soon to discover that there is something else hiding away in this woodland. This game is available now on Windows via Steam. Have A Blast In Nuclear Blaze! Can Sébastien's talent from Motiontwin transfer across to a new genre of game in Nuclear Blaze? Continue reading to find out. C...
Farming Life Review
PC Reviews

Farming Life Review

Welcome to my review of Farming Life on the PC. Farming Life is brought to us by developers Pyramid Games (Castle Flipper, Rover Mechanic Simulator) and publishers Ultimate Games S.A. (Deadliest Catch: The Game, Down to Hell). In this game, we take on the role of a farmer who is just starting out on a new farm in town! Farming Life Brings You More Than Just A Farm! Can Farming Life live up to previous farming sim titles such as Stardew Valley and of course the Farming Simulator series? Keep reading to find out. You can check out my previous review here if you enjoy this one. Gameplay The game introduces us to Sam and Linda. They have received a family photo which one can only assume is taken on the family farm. Farming Life has many features in it so our little helper, the scarecrow, o...
Undying Early Access Preview
PC Reviews, Previews & Early Access

Undying Early Access Preview

Undying isn't your typical survival/crafting/zombie game. Developed by Vanimals and published by Skystone Games Inc (The Last Friend), Undying enters Early Access on Steam on October 19th, 2021. It has been in development over the past three years. Vanimals is hopeful for it to be in Early Access no longer than six months. The Early Access version of Undying consists of roughly the first half of the game. Vanimals is also planning for an eventual release to consoles as well. Undying - Complete a Mother's Undying Wish When I first heard about Undying, I wasn't certain I was ready to add yet another zombie apocalypse game to my library. There are just so many available out there with varying degrees of success. This becomes especially true when you add the "crafting" and "survival" tags to...
LEGO Marvel Super Heroes – Switch Review
LEGO, Switch Reviews

LEGO Marvel Super Heroes – Switch Review

Developed by Travellers Games and published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. LEGO Marvel Super Heroes was released on the Playstation 3, Playstation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Wii U, and PC in 2013. A port of the game was later added to the Nintendo Switch in October 2021. So today we are going to be looking at the LEGO Marvel Super Heroes - Switch Review. LEGO Marvel Super Heroes - Studs Assemble Now, who can resist the opportunity to play a LEGO game? Let alone a LEGO game based in the Marvel Universe. It just makes sense. Even though this video game has been out for many years. Let us take a look at the Nintendo Switch port and see if we get addicted to collecting studs just like many LEGO games in the past. If you enjoyed this review then why not check out my latest one here...
Train Station Renovation Review
PlayStation Reviews, Xbox Reviews

Train Station Renovation Review

Welcome to my review of Train Station Renovation. From the Polish development team, Live Motion Games, and publishers Ultimate Games S.A, I had the pleasure of playing this on the Xbox Series S. This game originally came out on PC and the Nintendo Switch a few months back in April 2021. It released on Xbox One and Series X|S (via backwards compatibility) on June 2nd 2021. Train Station Renovation - Rushing Not Required. After you've read my review of Train Station Renovation, you can check out my previous review here, where I played Just Die Already also on the Xbox Series S. UPDATE Train Station Renovation has now been released on the PlayStation 4 and is just as fun as it is on the Xbox One. It's the same game as below, and just as relaxing! Gameplay We start off Train Station ...
Embr Review
PC Reviews

Embr Review

Fight fires for fun and profit in this unpredictable and frantic multiplayer game. Released onto Steam 21st May 2021. Developed by Muse Games and published by Curve Digital. Today we are taking a look at Embr on PC. Some Guys On This Job, The Fire Owns Them, Makes 'em Fight It On Its Level, But The Only Way To Truly Kill It Is To Love It A Little. After you have mastered being a fire responder, why not check out the life of a spy in I Expect You To Die 2 here. Gameplay On first loading the game, you play through a small tutorial where you are shown the basic controls and the aim of the game. You are then left to play through however you see the best. There are 3 separate map areas that are unlocked by collecting progress stars. Spread across the 3 areas are a total of 25 unique levels ...
Sims 4 Industrial Loft Kit DLC Review
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Sims 4 Industrial Loft Kit DLC Review

Fancy some new furniture for Sims 4? Well the Industrial Loft Kit from Redwood Shores and EA is the latest in available DLC for the 7-year-old title. Industrialise Your Life! Lets take a look at what you get in this £4.99 DLC pack!  If you enjoy my review check out my past articles here! Gameplay Inspired by the large converted warehouses of Brooklyn, New York, the Industrial Loft Kit allows you to transform parts of your house to replicate the industrial look. In total there are 26 metal and wooden architectural elements to choose from.  These range from round metal ventilation pipes suspended from the ceiling, metal pendant bar lights to arched windows, fans, chairs and tables. With the right positioning of the new furniture, you can make the rooms feel more spacious thanks...
Balsa Model Flight Simulator Review
PC Reviews, Previews & Early Access

Balsa Model Flight Simulator Review

Balsa Model Flight Simulator by Canadian-based devs Floating Origin Interactive is exactly as it sounds.  Simply put it is a flight simulator game that allows you to build and fly your very own balsa wood planes! Balsa Model Flight Simulator - Glory to Destruction in 10 Seconds Headed by Felipe Falanghe who created the acclaimed Kerbal Space Program, Balsa Model Flight Simulator keeps you in the air but this time on planet Earth. Ready to test your creative skills and take to the skies? Let's do this! If you enjoy my review please check out my past articles here! Gameplay It is worth pointing out that at the time of review, the game was in early access with a huge caveat that many things may not be functional or work quite correctly.  Indeed there were many features that have no...