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MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries – Heroes of the Inner Sphere PC Review
Gaming, PC Reviews

MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries – Heroes of the Inner Sphere PC Review

A little over a year ago, Mechwarrior 5: Mercenaries released as an Epic Store Exclusive game. Developed by Piranha Games Inc., and published by Sold Out Mechwarrior 5: Mercenaries is no longer Epic Exclusive and is now also available on Steam, GOG, and Xbox. I wrote a review on Mechwarrior 5: Mercenaries previously, You can find it here. Set in the distant future, the year 3015, humans have colonized thousands of planets across what is known as the Inner Sphere. War rages for control of these systems from the great houses leftover after the succession wars. Battlefields are dominated by enormous bipedal tanks called Battlemechs. The pilots of these Battlemechs are known as Mechwarriors, and they fight for glory, money, revenge, and honor. Mechwarrior 5: Mercenaries - Heroes of the Inn...
Elite Dangerous: Odyssey Review
PC Reviews

Elite Dangerous: Odyssey Review

Elite Dangerous has been around since December 2014, and the game has significantly evolved since its inception. Frontier Developments has recently introduced an exciting expansion to the game with Odyssey, out now for PlayStation, Xbox and PC. Available for £29.99 for the standard edition, £34.99 for the deluxe edition, which includes the Original Soundtrack, and £49.99 for the Commander Premium Edition. ELITE DANGEROUS: ODYSSEY, JUMP AROUND! The release of Elite Dangerous: Odyssey sparked my interest in the game all over again. I was keen to dive in and explore the vast system of different planets, ecosystems and Starports. If you have played this before or are currently playing this, let us know how you feel about this expansion and your experiences with this. Read on to find out how ...
Zero Caliber: Reloaded Review
VR Reviews

Zero Caliber: Reloaded Review

There is something deeply satisfying about carefully selecting your loadout before hitting up a mission and taking on all those in your path! We are of course talking about Zero Caliber: Reloaded. Following the success of the original Zero Caliber which launched on Steam back into November 2018, which still holds its “Very positive” review marker with over 2,500 reviews, XREAL Games have now released their newest version this time with the Oculus Quest market firmly in its crosshairs. Zero Caliber: Reloaded was released onto the Oculus Quest store on May 13th, 2021, and has since had a number of updates. Whether you’re a one-man army or Sargent of your own squad, Zero Caliber: Reloaded has it all If you are looking at getting the game or already have it, why not let us know your tho...
Demeo – Quest 2 Review
PC Reviews, VR Reviews

Demeo – Quest 2 Review

Demeo is a Fantasy RPG game from Resolution Games that allows you and up to 3 other friends to take on monster infested dungeons....ALL IN VR!!! Available on the Quest 2 and on PCVR through Steam VR right now, and coming soon to Rift and also to non VR through Steam. Resolution Games has given us an experience that will stay with you for a long time. An experience that you WILL struggle to survive on your own. Is Demeo The New Dungeon Master Are you looking to join a merry band of explorers and journey into the depths of a monster infestive dungeon? Well, leave us a comment below! Gameplay If you have seen any footage of Demeo then you will know that it is a cooperative dungeon exploration game, with a sprinkle of monsters. When I say sprinkle, obviously I mean that the whole monste...
It Takes Two Review – Co-Op At Its Best
PlayStation Reviews

It Takes Two Review – Co-Op At Its Best

It Takes Two is the latest game from developer Hazelight Studios who previously brought us Brothers and A Way Out. It is a strictly co-op only game where communication and collaboration are absolutely essential for progression. Hazelight has taken their formula from A Way Out, refined it, and amplified it by 100! Cody and May are a couple with a young daughter, Rose. After overhearing the couple talk about getting a divorce, Rose gets upset and cries while holding hand-made doll representations of her parents. When the tears hit the dolls, a spell is cast and May and Cody's minds are transported into the dolls. Now they must work together with the guidance of 'Love Book' Dr Hakim to get back to Rose and return to their bodies. It Takes Two - But It Gives So Much More My partner an...
Dino Galaxy Tennis Review – Written In The Stars
PC Reviews

Dino Galaxy Tennis Review – Written In The Stars

Hitting a ball and destroying planets while being a dino in SPACE. Does that sound good? Vixa Games bring you a 2D side view tennis game set in space and yes, you are also a dinosaur. Move side-to-side and use your jet pack to protect your planet from the ball and ruin your enemy's day in Dino Galaxy Tennis. Use different power-ups if you can hit them and outsmart your opponent with different shots. Dino Galaxy Tennis - I Will Destroy You And That Planet. Non-stop side-to-side tennis action in Dino Galaxy Tennis. Will you be conquering space? Let us know in the comments and tell us your thoughts on Vixa Games' latest title.  You can also read my latest review here, and don't forget to check us out on Twitter. Gameplay You're a dino in space playing tennis blowing up planets what mo...
Astral Ascent Demo Preview – Fight Your Way To Freedom
PC Reviews, Previews & Early Access

Astral Ascent Demo Preview – Fight Your Way To Freedom

Astral Ascent is the latest PC game I had the pleasure of checking out early. Man what a game we're in for with this one. Astral Ascent is a rogue-lite action-adventure game brought to us by Hibernian Workshop (Dark Devotion). Astral Ascent - Fight Your Way To Freedom In Astral Ascent, you must escape from the Garden. The Garden is an astral prison that is guarded by 12 strong and vicious bosses, The Zodiacs. Will this game fight its way to the top or be another drop in a pool of rogue-lites? Read on to find out my initial thoughts for this preview. You can read my previous article here. Gameplay The gameplay in Astral Ascent kind of reminds me of Dead Cells. Jump, hack, slash, use a spell. You get the idea. Of course, there's more to it than that, but that's a general idea. If you've ...
Ranch Simulator Preview – Home, Home on the Range
PC Reviews, Previews & Early Access

Ranch Simulator Preview – Home, Home on the Range

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to revive a ranch and care for livestock? What about mowing the grass to make space for a new barn? Well, then you're in luck! Ranch Simulator developers Toxic Dog have got you covered. Releasing on Steam's Early Access program on the 4th of March, Ranch Simulator joins an ever-growing list of other life simulator games. Ranch Simulator is being published by Excalibur Games. Ranch Simulator - Spending Some Time in the Not-So-Hidden Valley I'm a fan of these types of simulator games; Truck sim, Farming Sim, Bus Sim, etc. So when I saw the trailer for Ranch Simulator, my interest was piqued. I was looking forward to being able to hunt the wild animals that might come and steal my chickens. So without taking too much time to get into it, let's ta...
Rogue Heroes: Ruins of Tasos Review – Dungeon Crawl With Friends
PC Reviews

Rogue Heroes: Ruins of Tasos Review – Dungeon Crawl With Friends

Rogue Heroes: Ruins of Tasos is an old-school adventure RPG from developer Heliocentric Studio (Magnetta, Gran Vitreous) & published by Team17 (King of Seas, Worms Rumble). Heliocentric is a team of two with Joshua Gump and Brandon Weatherbee and Rogue Heroes their biggest title to date. Inspired by classic Zelda and Stardew Valley with some rogue-like elements for good measure. Rogue Heroes: Ruins of Tasos - I Need A Rogue Hero! Looking to reclaim the land of Tasos, heroes are called on to prevent the return of the various monsters & creatures and build your community. I played on PC via Steam but Rogue Heroes: Ruins of Tasos is also available now on Nintendo Switch. Any thoughts and opinions, feel free to leave a comment below. All of us here at Thumb Culture and excited to hea...
Hot Brass Review – Tactically Brilliant
PC Reviews

Hot Brass Review – Tactically Brilliant

Welcome to my latest review where I check out Hot Brass! This game is brought to us by developers Walk with Kings and publishers Treasure Hunters FanClub. In Hot Brass you play as an elite SWAT operator, save hostages, chase down suspects and ultimately save the day. Hot Brass - A Tactically Brilliant Real-Time Tactic Game Continue reading on to find out my thoughts on Hot Brass, will I enjoy this top-down tactical stealth shooter or will it leave me wishing for a flashbang to blow out my vision? Read my previous review here. Gameplay Hot Brass brings us control of an elite SWAT operator. You can also team up with up to 3 other people, friends, or the public through the in-game server browser. First up, we're greeted with the tutorial which shows us the ropes from movement to shooting,...