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29Jun

By Gareth TruemanNo Comments

Dragon Quest Builders 2 Review

Developed and Published by Square Enix. Dragon Quest Builders 2 was released on the 20th of December 2018 for the Nintendo Switch, Playstation 4, Xbox One, and PC. It is an action roleplaying sandbox game. It has you building in a fantasy land that is threatened by an evil cult. Can we build on this Dragon Quest Builders 2 review or will we crumble? Dragon Quest Builders 2 - Who Needs Minecraft As somebody who absolutely loves JRPGs. I had a feeling that Dragon Quest Builders 2 was going to be right up my street. I admit I never played the first game but my expectations were high, as all the Dragon Quest games are brilliant. But I never expected it to be a side step from the usual Dragon Quest games that I'm accustomed to. But if you enjoy this review then why not check out my last revie...

25Jun

By StuartNo Comments

PC Reviews, VR Reviews

In Da Hoop! Quest 2 Review

Missed those 90s arcade basketball cabinets? Got a fancy Quest 2? Well, now you can relive those experiences with In Da Hoop! Currently released on the App Labs store on Oculus, developed and published by Realcast. In Da Hoop! Brings a nostalgic nod to the old school basketball cabinets that you may have spent many a pound on in the past. Has anyone got a spare pound? If you enjoy this review, maybe consider checking out our social media where we keep you up to date with the latest reviews and news. Gameplay Starting up In Da Hoop! for the first time you might be forgiven to think that something wasn't quite right. You start the game and are on a balcony overlooking a neatly rendered arcade. Sitting on its own is a single arcade cabinet. It's not a basketball hoop by any means, but wha...

24Jun

By DanNo Comments

PC Reviews, Previews & Early Access

Hot Wheels Unleashed Preview

Milestone recently announced a new highly anticipated title that they developed and published. That title is non-other than Hot Wheels Unleashed. We have seen some epic titles come from the Hot Wheels franchise, many started out playing the PlayStation 1 titles. However, some of you will also remember some of the earlier titles such as the Commodore 64 version. Take the corner, Join the crash! The moment I saw the news, I knew this would be a title that jumps straight onto my to-buy list - No questions asked. My son is a huge fan, but who doesn't love Hot Wheels! I was extremely excited to find out I would be getting my hands on the preview build. Gameplay The preview build is finally here in all of its glory. Obviously, as it is a preview build we expect to only see small snippets fro...

11Jun

By Gareth TruemanNo Comments

Xbox Reviews

Capcom Arcade Stadium Review

Developed and Published by Capcom. Capcom Arcade Stadium is a compilation of 32 classic games from the 80s and 90s. First released on the Nintendo Switch in February 2021 and later released on the Playstation, PC, and Xbox One in May 2021. You get the choice to choose from any of the 32 games to play. So let's go back to the past in this Capcom Arcade Stadium review. Capcom Arcade Stadium - This is How You Make a Compilation. Being a gamer who is stuck in the past and will always play retro games, this giant compilation by one of the best developers around is something I couldn't wait to get my hands on. So are they still as hard as they were all those years ago or have they got any easier? As usual, if you enjoyed this review then why not check out my previous one here. You can also che...

25May

By Gareth TruemanNo Comments

Switch Reviews

Very Very Valet – Switch Review

Developed by Toyful LLC and Published by Toyful LLC and Nighthawk Interactive is a couch co-op party game of up to 4 players. Released on 25th May 2021 for the Nintendo Switch. Up to 4 players can work together to solve puzzles and park as many cars as possible. So let's park some cars and get into this Very Very Valet review. Very Very Valet - More or a plane crash than a car crash Now I for one am not a very big fan of multiplayer games but I do love a good party game. Very Very Valet ticked all the right boxes when it comes to a good co-op game. But did it live up to the expectation? So let's find out if parking cars are as fun as it sounds. As usual, if you enjoyed this review then why not check out my previous one here. You can also check out what the rest of the Thumb Culture team ...

12May

By Alfie B-SmithNo Comments

PC Reviews

Before We Leave Review

Before We Leave, a non-violent city building/4X strategy game developed by Balancing Monkey Games and published by the folks at Team17, this a great take on the modern-day city builder games. Prepare to be soaked in by just how engaging this game can be, and it is out now on Steam! BEFORE WE LEAVE - DON’T FORGET ME, PEEPS! I am a fan of a good city builder game, exceptionally engaging, chilled builders, where you can just get lost in the game and create something unique. Before We Leave one that looked interesting with its hexagonal spaces for creating and just its overall look, read on to find out how I get on. Gameplay You will find yourself in awe when you see your first planet devouring space whale. However, the game, in its entirety, is non-violent. You are managing a colony o...

10May

By StuartNo Comments

PC Reviews, VR Reviews

Star Wars Pinball VR – Quest 2 Review

If anyone has played any of the Star Wars tables on Pinball FX3, you will know that Zen Studios has a habit of creating well-detailed tables for you to get lost in. However, with Star Wars Pinball VR on the Quest, PSVR, and through SteamVR you are given a full-blooded game that you can quite easily lose many many hours playing. So join me as I venture into a galaxy far far away, and enter the world of Star Wars Pinball VR. Star Wars Pinball VR is a Force to be reckoned with Have you played Star Wars Pinball VR? Do you have a favourite table? Leave us a comment down below. Gameplay If you have ever played a pinball game in your life then you will sort of know what to expect from Star Wars Pinball VR. In essence, it accurately recreates what you would experience in real life. Checking ou...

6May

By JasonNo Comments

PC Reviews, VR Reviews

Maskmaker Review – Somebody Stop Me!

Imagine if there was a game that let you experience the thrill of donning a magical mask similar to Stanley Ipkiss! Well, thanks to French devs Innerspace VR you now can in Maskmaker. Published by MWM Interactive this VR game really is something else! Maskmaker P.A.R.T Why? Cos I gotta! VR is forever becoming more groundbreaking. Read on to see what I thought Maskmaker and make sure to send us your comments if you have had a chance to play it! Gameplay In a nutshell, Maskmaker is a VR puzzle adventure game. The game is available on PSVR, Oculus, SteamVR, and Viveport. I played via SteamVR using the virtual desktop to my Oculus Quest 2. Beginning as an apprentice in a small mask shop your quest starts here. The movement controls are typical for a VR game and allow both tele...

In Retrospect Preview – Where Will Your Life Take You?

4May

By JasonNo Comments

PC Reviews, Previews & Early Access

In Retrospect Preview – Where Will Your Life Take You?

In Retrospect by devs Paper Salamander Games is a side-scrolling 16-bit inspired music action platform game that uses your life to create the levels. Currently, in demo form over on Steam, this is certainly not the usual run-of-the-mill get from start to finish game that I was expecting. In Retrospect delves deep into your soul! If you have had a chance to play the demo, let us know what you think in the comments section below! Gameplay At the start of In Retrospect you wake up in a heavenly looking place whereby you are asked and reassured by another character, named Dee, as to how you are. What ensues is a number of fairly easy levels as you learn the basic controls of the game. Your character is continually moving forward, leaving you to time jumps and glides in order to avoi...

It’s About Time I Introduced My Son To Gaming – Did We Go N.SANE?

28Apr

By DanNo Comments

Features

It’s About Time I Introduced My Son To Gaming – Did We Go N.SANE?

Lately, my son has shown quite an interest in gaming. Whether that be child-friendly streamers showing us games like Roblox or hands-on with mobile gaming on the iPad. I thought it's about time I introduced my son to gaming. I grew up in the NES era of console gaming and that was originally my go-to. However, characters from the Playstation 1 era are the ones that really stuck with me. Therefore I couldn't think of a better game other than Crash Bandicoot 4 - It's About Time! Daddy Why Did They Make It So Difficult For Children And Adults? Was I wrong to chose this particular one? And just how did this introduction go? Keep reading to find out! If you are a Crash Bandicoot fan and are looking for the full review then I highly recommend you check out our review by Bri for Crash Bandicoot ...