Tag: Cosy

If you’re looking for a game that you can relax into and that won’t take up too much brain space, come browse our news pieces and reviews of the latest cosy games!

Sport & Fun: Swimming – Switch Review
Switch Reviews

Sport & Fun: Swimming – Switch Review

Published by Red Deer Games Sport & Fun: Swimming is one of the latest family fun fitness titles to hit the Nintendo Switch eShop. Released on the 3rd of February and is currently on sale at a massive 90% at the time of writing this article. Just keep swimming, swimming, swimming! So join me as I jump into the swim lanes to see if Sport & Fun: Swimming sinks or swims. Let's hope it is the latter. Gameplay I honestly had no idea what to expect when it came to Sport & Fun: Swimming. It was safe to say I was going in blind. I had not seen anything surrounding this title, whether that be via email campaigns or by the press sites. I have no idea if this is because I didn't go looking for it, or because it just hasn't been talked about. Sport & Fun: Swimming is an easy...
Lil Gator Game – Switch Review
Switch Reviews

Lil Gator Game – Switch Review

Every now and again a game is released that I completely underestimate at first glance. I’m not sure if it’s down to some residual peer pressure in my head. Sometimes, in my imagination, I have the critical eyes of certain friends looming over my shoulder when I start up a game. So if the game is a little too colourful and happy-looking then my own fickle decision-making weakens and prostrates itself to my friends’ illusionary judgement. I looked at the pictures and announcement video of Lil Gator Game and thought on some level that it wasn’t necessarily for me. I wanted something a little less whimsical. But I was wrong. It’s difficult to realise without playing it, but Lil Gator Game is a triumph. It’s one of those games with a universal appeal—like Donut County, or Katamari Damacy. And,...
Cat Cafe Manager Switch Review
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...
Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Happy Home Paradise DLC Review
Switch Reviews

Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Happy Home Paradise DLC Review

While Animal Crossing became one of the most sought-after games during the dreaded lockdown. By now most people have got as far as they can on their islands.  Although there has been a massive free update that has added a lot of longevity to the game. The desire for more content is always there! Enter the Happy Home Paradise DLC. Happy Home Paradise Meets Grand Designs The new Happy Home Paradise DLC can either be bought separately or is included for free if you take out/upgrade to the new Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership. Let's see what the one and only paid for DLC adds to what we have already!  Remember to like, share and follow us for more awesome reviews! Gameplay Happy Home Paradise is activated via the airport where you meet Tom Nook who introduces us to Lottie...
Rainbow Billy: The Curse of the Leviathan Review
PlayStation Reviews

Rainbow Billy: The Curse of the Leviathan Review

Rainbow Billy is a colourful, wholesome, fun-packed game developed by ManaVoid Entertainment. It was originally a Kickstarter project back in May 2018 but has since won Ubisoft Indie Series Grand Prize and received funding from the Canada Media Fund. Looking back at the Kickstarter after having played the game it's easy to see where the extra time and funding have been used to improve the initial showing. The World of Imagination has fallen under a curse, cast by the monochromatic, evil Leviathan. The Leviathan is determined to make Billy and the rest of the world abandon their hopes and joys in favour of accepting a bleak reality. It's up to Billy, and their friends, to travel around the world, cheer everyone up and restore the colour. Rainbow Billy: The Curse of the Leviathan - In A ...
How Buddy’s Parents Met – Switch Review
Switch Reviews

How Buddy’s Parents Met – Switch Review

Developed and published by Mens Sana Interactive. How Buddy's Parents Met is a jigsaw puzzle game told in the form of 6 illustrated pictures. A cute little story about how a cat and how his owners fall in love. Let's get our puzzle brains on shall we and see how the story unfolds in this How Buddy's Parents Met Switch Review. How Buddy's Parents Met - It's a Cats Life Call it old age but recently I have been falling in love with doing jigsaws. Whether they are the normal cardboard ones, or 3D ones, or jigsaws turned into a video game. I love a good relaxing game and once I saw How Buddy's Parents Met then I just knew I had to have it. As usual, if you enjoyed this review then why not check out my latest one here. You can also check out what the rest of the Thumb Culture team are up to on...
Ayo the Clown Review
Switch Reviews

Ayo the Clown Review

Developed and Published by Cloud M1, Ayo the Clown was released on the 28th of July 2021 for the Nintendo Switch and PC. Ayo the Clown is a 2-D platformer that lets you take the control of Ayo who goes in search of his missing dog Bo. It's up to Ayo to tackle each stage by any means necessary to reunite with his best friend and companion. All the while Ayo’s world is full of friendly people and interesting creatures that are willing to lend a helping hand. So let's reunite these two lovable characters in this Ayo the Clown review. As usual, if you enjoyed this review then why not check out my latest one here and you can also check out what the rest of the Thumb Culture team are up to on our social media. Ayo the Clown - Who needs a Plumber When You Have a Clown. Anything to do with platf...
Wholesome Direct 2021 Highlights
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Wholesome Direct 2021 Highlights

Wholesome Direct is a non-profit showcase run by Wholesome Games where volunteers curate games that they find to be particularly positive, thoughtful, uplifting, or cozy. I look forward to these showcases the most each time they are announced and this year's E3 presentation was no different. 75 games in total were shown in some way and I've picked out 10 of them below to give you the trailer and a brief description. Many more of the games deserve attention though, so make sure you stop by the Wholesome Direct website for a full run down and links to each game. Wholesome Direct 2021 Highlights Bird Problems Developer: Lithic Entertainment Inc Publisher: Lithic Entertainment Inc Platforms: PC (Steam) Social Anxiety Simulator, sorry I mean Bird Problems, opened the show this year ...
Story Of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town Review – Farming Simulator
Switch Reviews

Story Of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town Review – Farming Simulator

Story Of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town is quite the mouthful. It's the latest in the Story of Seasons franchise. Those familiar with Harvest Moon will definitely want to keep an eye out for this one. For those unfamiliar, Harvest Moon isn't the game it once was. As licences and IPs moved around, the original crew were left without access to the namesake. Cue Story of Seasons launching in 2014; Harvest Moon through and through just under another guise. Story Of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town is developed by Marvelous Inc. It's a game described as a farming simulator. Actually, that's possibly a disservice to the game as there's a lot of variety and depth to the game and it feels more akin to an RPG. Fewer monsters to slay; more harvesting, mining, and friendships. You're also fortunat...
Wind Peaks Review Hide And Peak!
Switch Reviews

Wind Peaks Review Hide And Peak!

Developed and Published by Actoon Studio, Wind Peaks is a hidden object game releasing onto Switch on 3rd March 2021. It originally released on Steam in July 2020. The game loosely tells the story of a group of Scouts who find a treasure map and go in search of the hidden bounty. Wind Peaks Switch Review -  Hide and Peak! We've not seen many hidden object games recently. Have you spotted any in the wild? What's your favourite? Let us know in the comments! Gameplay Across the 15 levels in Wind Peaks, you will be tasked with searching for and uncovering a list of items. This is done by navigating around the level from a top-down perspective, locating the items and clicking on them with your cursor. You can zoom in and out of the map to give yourself a better view or navigate quicker....