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30Aug

By Gareth TruemanNo Comments

Madden NFL 22 – Xbox Review

Published and developed by EA Sports. Madden NFL 22 is an American football video game based on the National Football League. It seems that the series goes from strength to strength each year. So let's find out if this one is no exception. So let's get cracking with this Madden NFL 22 Xbox Review. Madden NFL 22 - Getting Boring Now? Been a huge NFL fan since I was a boy. Always remember watching it on a Sunday night on Channel 4. But I admit that I only started playing the EA titles around 2010. I always get excited at this time of year when a new game in the franchise is released. But are they just getting boring now or is there still some life left? 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 ...

30Aug

By Martin HoskingNo Comments

PlayStation Reviews

Islanders Console Edition Review

Today I bring you my review of one of the latest indie games to hit the PlayStation 5, Islanders Console Edition. This game was originally released on PC in April 2019 under the name of Islanders. It's brought to us by developers and self-publishers GrizzlyGames, who you may know from another hit game of theirs, Superflight. Islanders - More Relaxed Than Chuck Noland Sunbathing At Home The idea of Islanders Console Edition is for the player to build up a civilisation on procedurally-generated islands. Can I gain enough points to progress to the next island? or will I be throwing my beach ball into the sea? Continue reading to find out. Check out my previous review here where I played the retro-inspired shooter, KUR. Gameplay At first, we choose which game mode we want to play. High Sco...

19Aug

By Gareth Trueman1 Comment

Features, Gaming For All

Top 10 Mobile Games To Play Offline

Playing games on your iPhone, or iPad, or Android device can be a great way to play games on the go. There are so many mobile game users out there that it will blow your mind. But with a mass majority of the games requiring the internet to play them. It can be a pain when you run out of data or lose an internet signal. But don't worry because we got you covered as we look into the Top 10 Mobile Games To Play Offline. If this list was something that you read through right to the end then why not check out my latest list here. You can also check out what the rest of the Thumb Culture team are up to on our social media. Anyway, let us dig in. 10. Solitaire Let's start with a good old classic, shall we? You can never go wrong with Solitaire (Patience to some). This goes right back to the ...

11Aug

By MikeNo Comments

PC Reviews, Previews & Early Access

Hokko Life Early Access Review

Hokko Life is the debut game of Swedish based indie developer Wonderscope in partnership with publisher Team17. It is a community sim game very much in the vein of the Animal Crossing series and Stardew Valley. I don't recommend falling asleep on public transport but in this case, it led to ending up in the small but welcoming town. Over time the town has dwindled but perhaps helping the community means turning this around. Being quickly welcomed by the anthropomorphic animal residents, repaying the hospitality leads to it feeling like home. The plot feels similar to Stardew Valley with the emphasis on change from urban life. And the gameplay & design very much feels like Animal Crossing: New Horizons (AC: NH). If you enjoyed those, especially the latter, then you won't be disappoin...

3Aug

By Gareth TruemanNo Comments

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...

29Jul

By Mark HudsonNo Comments

PC Reviews

Get Packed: Fully Loaded Review

Developed by Moonshine Studios and published by Coatsink, Get Packed: Fully Loaded is the new definitive edition of Google Stadia's Get Packed. Originally released on 28th April 2020 the Fully Loaded version will be available to play on PS4, Xbox One and PC on the 29th July 2021. Do you have too many friends? Don't worry, this game will fix that! I haven't played a game like this in a long time, join me as I check out Get Packed: Fully Loaded on Steam (PC). With both "cooperative" and competitive options, this game will test the bonds of friendship. Let me know in the comments below if you lose any friends - or gain some, to this title! Gameplay Our story is set in "Dichlington" - a suburban town which is built atop the worlds largest deposit of rock salt. Dichlington has 12,000 reside...

22Jul

By Dan1 Comment

PC Reviews, VR Reviews

Ragnarock Rift S Review

Developed and published by WanaDev Studios we have the long-awaited Ragnarock! It is available via Steam to enable PC VR compatibility and is also available via the Oculus Store directly for the Quest and the Quest 2. This casual, music-based sports title is on many peoples wish lists and we were lucky enough to get our hands on a review copy! Please note - Mjolnir is not included! I'm On a Boat And It's HAMMERTIME! Having enjoyed music-related titles from the very beginning, I was hyped to find out that there was going to be a VR title released that ticked many boxes for me. So joining me and I go on a musical VR Viking adventure! Gameplay As mentioned above Ragnarock is a VR title available across both Steam and Oculus. It is a rhythm-based sports title, a little odd-sounding but let...

Labyrinth City: Pierre the Maze Detective

15Jul

By Gareth TruemanNo Comments

Switch Reviews

Labyrinth City: Pierre the Maze Detective

Developed by Darjeeling and Published by Pixmain comes Labyrinth City: Pierre the Maze Detective. Released on the Nintendo Switch on the 21st of June. Based on the best-selling book. Labyrinth City: Pierre the Maze Detective is a 2D puzzle video game in which you play Pierre, an eminent Maze detective. You will have to find your way through the immense labyrinths of Opera City to catch Mr. X, an infamous thief who stole the Maze Stone. Take a trip through a fantastic world of amazing cities, tree-top towns, and haunted houses. During your adventure, you can explore each level to find all the collectables, solve the mini-games and talk to all the characters to discover their story. Designed to be played by the whole family, trace your way through each maze, spot the clues and solve the...

5Jul

By Gareth TruemanNo Comments

Xbox Reviews

Fishing: North Atlantic Xbox Review

Developed and published by Misc Games. Fishing: North Atlantic is the sequel to the hit Fishing: Barents Sea. First released in October 2020 for PC and then released on the 30th of June 2021 for Playstation 4 and Xbox One. You explore the vast ocean of Nova Scotia hunting for fish to make a living. Let's find out if this Fishing: North Atlantic review sinks or swims. Fishing: North Atlantic - Fishing Never Been So Much Fun I have to admit that I know absolutely nothing when it comes to fishing. So taking on the task of a fishing game was something that I was a little doubtful about. But it is also a simulation game and they can be really addictive so why not. Not playing the first game was also in the back of my mind but it made no difference at all. A fishing game is a fishing game righ...

29Jun

By JasonNo Comments

VR Reviews

Smash Drums VR Review

Feel the rhythm! Feel the rhyme! Get on up, it's Smash Drums time! The Oculus Quest 2 has come on with leaps and bounds as developers around the world get their VR mojo on! Thanks to devs PotamWorks SAS, Smash Drums is a prime example of the fun that can be had! Feel the awesomeness of Smash Drums! Fancy yourself as the next Phil Collins or Travis Barker? Keep on reading to see if this virtual drumming game is your next purchase! If you enjoy my review make sure to leave me a comment. Also check out the rest of the TC site! Hell, even join our Discord server :) Gameplay A while back I had the demo of Smash Drums installed via sidequest as the game was originally only available via this method. Thankfully due to the recent launch of App Lab on the Oculus, developers now have an ...