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16Dec

By ShaniaNo Comments

Completely Stretchy – PC Review

Completely Stretchy is a first person narrative that offers a 3D open world exploration of three Grombi Islands. It is the latest release by developer Warp Digital, published by Super Rare Games, originating from the mind and creativity of Dan Ferguson. Forewarning, this review will contain many puns and I am not sorry about it. Completely Stretchy is available to play on Steam as of right now! HAVE YOU BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT AT WORK THAT WASN'T YOUR FAULT? Gameplay You're a Grombi, this world's local resident. What IS a Grombi, I hear you ask? Well, a Grombi can take many glorious forms. You can come across a Grombi that almost mimics Mike Wazowsky but with arms extending out of their head. Or maybe, they're just a big blob with eyes. Size is no issue in the land of Grombis. After an...

13Dec

By FinchNo Comments

PC Reviews

Ballionaire – PC Review

Time flies when you're having fun! It only feels like last week I was checking out Ballionaire's Steam Next Fest demo and now here I am reviewing the full game! Developed by newobject and published by Raw Fury, the game is available now on Steam for an introductory price of £9.99. Welcome fellow Ballionaires It's been just over a month since I spent my first 10 hours with the game on PC. With another 6 hours recorded, how vibrant is Ballionaire's full package? That's what I'm here to talk to you about. If you've played the Ballionarie demo, are you excited for the full drop? Let us know in the comments what has you bouncing off the walls to play! Gameplay Ballionaire confidently introduces itself as "a fast-paced, kinetic roguelike, where strategy meets physics to create outrageous...

12Dec

By Kyle McGrathNo Comments

PC Reviews

Shop Simulator: Supermarket – PC Review

Please be aware this article contains gifs that may include flashing lights and patterns Here comes another simulator. This time, we are going to be working as a cashier in Shop Simulator: Supermarket. Created and self-published by the team Three River Games. The game itself is already out on Steam and will cost you £8.99. Cash or Card, Sir? Regular Thumb Culture readers will know, I love a good simulation game. If you do too then you may want to check out some of my other reviews including: Zoo Simulator, Recycling Centre, Storage Hunter, and most recently, Beff Jezos Simulator. But back to Shop Simulator: Supermarket! Gameplay In Shop Simulator: Supermarket we don’t have a story as such, more little goals to complete to become, well, a fully fledged supermarket. The game walks...

11Dec

By Kyle McGrathNo Comments

PC Reviews

Laundry Store Simulator – PC Preview

Please be aware this article contains gifs that may include flashing lights and patterns. PlayWay S.A. has published another sim and once again I find myself in another occupation. You need your clothes cleaned and dried, well come check out my store in Laundry Store Simulator. Developed by Akhir Pekan Studio and released on 9th of December, it’s my job to make sure all the creases are out, and the game is clean to go. Wanna try it out for yourself? Then head over to Steam here. No shoes, no shirt, but I still give service! Gameplay We get our laundry store, thanks to the investment of a certain not-so-subtle Banker. Literally his name. Now, with ten grand of in debt in our bank, we can start. Laundry Store Simulator gives you both a cheap washer and dryer to use at the start. Luck...

11Dec

By CharlotteNo Comments

PC Reviews

Short Trip – PC Review

The beautiful illustrative experience, Short Trip launches today on Steam at an introductory price of £1.52. Created by Alexander Perrin, we first covered the news of the game coming to PC earlier this month. And ever since I have been very excited about getting my hands on it! Purrfect Tramsport We all use games to unwind but for cosy game fans this may the best one yet! What's your perfect way to unwind? Let us know in the comments. Gameplay The aim of Short Trip is beautifully simple. Drive a tram across a mountainscape whilst picking up and dropping off cat passengers as you go. The developer of the game Alexander Perrin has said this is more of an 'interactive illustration' than a game. And I'm inclined to agree. Especially knowing every single asset within the game is hand dr...

6Dec

By CharlotteNo Comments

News & Updates

Party Spirits Crosses The Veil Today

Party Spirits is a 2D pixel art online party game by solo developer Oliver Sebert. Releasing today on Steam, the game can be played with 2–6 players and features 29 unique minigames, each with its own mechanic. Unlike traditional party games, players never sit idle as spectators. In minigames where avatars can die, they transition to their Ghost Form, allowing them to actively influence the ongoing gameplay. Celebrate the afterlife Party Spirits begins on an island where players choose their avatars by flying over as ghosts and possessing one of the villagers. Once all players have selected their avatars, they gather at the docks and board a boat to travel to the match island. Upon arrival, an entity welcomes them to the tournament. The competition progresses through a series of miniga...

5Dec

By Kyle McGrathNo Comments

Previews & Early Access

Overthrown – PC Preview

Overthrown is a new game hitting early access today, December 5th. Created by Brimstone and published by Maximum Entertainment, the game itself is a city builder with you being its ever watchful Queen. I’ve seen TikTok videos of Overthrown and it looks pretty good. If you are curious to play it yourself, then head on over to the Steam page. Nothing is gonna stop me! Gameplay Overthrown offers two map sizes for the player, Foothills, which is medium size and a larger one called Seaside Cliffs. When you drop into your newly created world, a crown will be noticeable in the distances. It gives you the power to build, and this is how we will create our kingdom. A small tutorial is there, but it doesn’t really go that in depth. Unlike other games where you would begin making tool...

5Dec

By Kyle McGrathNo Comments

PC Reviews

DETECTIVE: The Motel – PC Review

I’m checking out a crime deduction game developed by k148 Game Studio. Although no story is set, our location is. In DETECTIVE - The Motel we aim to uncover the evidence in a murder. If you’re looking to check it out for yourself, then head over to their Steam page. Looks like foul play The last game I picked up for crime deduction was called The Painscreek Killings. I enjoyed walking around the small town and looking for clues. DETECTIVE - The Motel caught my eye for the same reasons. Although, for a smaller map. Gameplay The first thing I noticed when playing the game, is that there isn’t any proper set up to what you have to do. We are simply at a hotel to uncover what events have taken place. DETECTIVE - The Motel recommends writing down key information you find, as the gam...

4Dec

By CharlotteNo Comments

News & Updates

Slopecrashers Launched Today

Slopecrashers, the next generation of arcade snowboarding, launches today! Developed by Byteparrot and published by Neonhive Games, the game is available on Steam for £12.74 thanks to a 15% launch discount. Snowabunga! Hit the slopes with up to 8 friends or go solo in this easy-to-play, exhilarating-to-master snowboarding racer. Inspired by classics like SSX, Slopecrashers is supercharged by a next-level physics engine. Grab a board (or maybe a frying pan) and send feathers flying/whiskers wagging as a customisable crew of madcap animal snowboarders. Carve through epic courses, perform ridiculous stunts, and build up boosts to go really, really fast. Johannes Lugstein (Byteparrot) says: “I’m a solo developer who first started working on Slopecrashers over 6 years ago. My goal is to b...

3Dec

By Olivia HoultonNo Comments

Switch Reviews

MySims: Cozy Bundle – Switch Review

Are you ready to get into your cosy pyjamas and make some adorable friends? Well, you are in luck! With the release of MySims: Cozy Bundle, there is double the fun. Rediscover the charm of two classic MySims games: My Sims & MySims Kingdom. MySims: The Cozy Bundle is available now on Switch for £34.99, depending on the Nintendo Store. Will you help save the town? We first covered the news of this release back in August and have been looking forward to it ever since. Have you played MySims or MySims: Kingdom before? Let me know your thoughts and feelings about this re-release down below in the comments! Gameplay Originally released in 2007, the MySims franchise is a chibi-styled spin-off from the main Sims franchise. Capitalizing on the popularity of Animal Crossing, Electronic...