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6Dec

By JasonNo Comments

Beyond Blue Review

Beyond Blue by developers E-Line Media allows you to explore the oceans through the eyes of your playable character Mirai. Set in the near future with some interesting tech toys to play with, this is certainly a game with a big message behind it. Available on PC, Xbox, Playstation, and Nintendo Switch, I was lucky to play through the Switch version which is the latest platform for it to be released on. Learn About The Oceans With Beyond Blue Time to don my diving gear and take to the crystal clear ocean, wish me luck! Remember to follow Thumb Culture for all things gaming and tech! Gameplay Beyond Blue is far from an arcade game and lies more in the simulation genre. The teams behind it were previously involved in games such as the Bafta-winning Never Alone, which I absolutely l...

Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Happy Home Paradise DLC Review

6Dec

By JasonNo Comments

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...

6Dec

By Ben Williams1 Comment

Switch Reviews

Pokémon Brilliant Diamond Review

Pokémon Brilliant Diamond, from developers ILCA for Nintendo, was released in November as the latest Pokémon remake. The original game has always had mixed responses from fans. The pixel art was a thing of beauty, but the Gen4 dex was underwhelming. Still, there was plenty of excitement at another Pokémon getting remade to modern standards for the Nintendo Switch. Remakes of classic games are a tricky thing – do you just update the graphics, or do you also make some little improvements to the general gameplay and story? We saw with Lets Go! Pikachu/Eevee that the update in graphics was wonderful. Seeing wild Pokémon walking around instead of random spawns was an upgrade I never knew I needed. The mechanics like throwing a ball to catch a Pokémon though became quite tedious and the old-s...

16Nov

By Jordan Rooker3 Comments

PC Reviews

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 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...

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...

1Nov

By Martin HoskingNo Comments

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 ...

7Oct

By JasonNo Comments

VR Reviews

Loco Dojo Unleashed VR Review

Loco Dojo Unleashed is the party game that you have been waiting for on the Oculus Quest 2. Developed by Brighton-based Make [Real], the crazy family-friendly tournament and will be available across all mainstream VR headsets in the future. Loco Dojo - Ariba, Ariba, Andale, Andale! The headset is on. Let's get into the party game action! Feel free to check out my other reviews here! Gameplay Loco Dojo Unleashed is a whacky VR tournament comprising of a central board game wheel that you spin in order to select one of the sixteen crazy mini-games to play. The goal is simple. Compete and win. From the off, Loco Dojo Unleashed is very accessible and easy to enjoy thanks to the four available game modes. If you are on your own then you can choose Solo Dojo whereby you can practi...