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Atelier Mysterious Trilogy Review -The Game Is Afoot
PlayStation Reviews

Atelier Mysterious Trilogy Review -The Game Is Afoot

From developer Gust Co. Ltd. and publisher Koei Tecmo comes the Atelier Mysterious Trilogy. Experience the 'Mysterious' chapter of the Atelier games in one accessible bundle. It is comprised of Atelier Sophie: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Book. Atelier Firis: The Alchemist and the Mysterious Journey. And Atelier Lydie & Suelle: The Alchemists and the Mysterious Paintings.  You also get all the original content and more quests & story to explore. The bundle features a new photo mode and faster battle mode. Initially released in late 2015, 2016 & 2017 respectively in Japan. The USA, UK, and Australia release following shortly after. The Atelier Mysterious Trilogy is part of a larger franchise that began in 1997. First with Atelier Marie: The Alchemist of Salburg on PS1....
Traffic Jams Review – Green Means Go
PC Reviews, VR Reviews

Traffic Jams Review – Green Means Go

Traffic Jams, developed by Little Chicken Game Company and published by Vertigo Games is a tongue in cheek look into the world of traffic management. Donning your VR headset of choice you will embark on a perilous journey that will see you directing traffic, swatting wasps, throwing frisbees as well as fish! Yes, your nerves will be tested, how long can you hold that angry driver at a standstill, how many balloons can you pop with a frisbee. This is a game like no other. No really, I don't recollect any game where you are in charge of traffic in this way. Available on Oculus Quest, Rift, and also playable through SteamVR, Traffic Jams is just fun. Read on to find out more. It's not quite like the M25's Traffic Jams Have you given Traffic Jams a go? What did you think, leave us a co...
Eggcelerate! Review – Make It Or Break It On The Track!
PC Reviews

Eggcelerate! Review – Make It Or Break It On The Track!

If you have ever wondered what an egg & spoon race with cars would be like then Eggcelerate! is the game for you. A light-hearted racing game where the goal is crossing the finish line with your egg intact. It may sound simple but this indie game will keep you on your toes. Think Trials Fusion but in a car and the added challenge of an egg in an open-top container. Eggcelerate! was developed and published by Tim Beaudet in his video game debut and is available now on PC. Eggcelerate! - Learn first hand why not to put all your eggs in one basket I had a lot of fun playing Eggcelerate! and hopefully, you did too. The Thumb Culture team and I would like to hear what you thought. Why not leave a comment below on what you thought too. Gameplay Eggcelerate! is a straight forward time...
What The Dub?! Review – Insert Hilarious Missing Audio Here
PlayStation Reviews

What The Dub?! Review – Insert Hilarious Missing Audio Here

What The Dub?! by Wide Right Games launches today (8th April) and is a much-needed party game that is available across all platforms. What The Dub?! - How long can you keep it family-friendly? Are you ready for something different? Read on!! Gameplay In a nutshell What The Dub?! is a fun hosted multiplayer game where you get to watch a clip from an old B movie (low budget film) and then insert your own dialogue using your mobile device at a given pause in the sound.  Once everyone has entered their witty suggestion (including optional sound effects), the clip is then replayed several times with each of the players' sentences read aloud by a computerised voice.  Once the last dub has been read out, everybody votes on their favourite and points are awarded accordingly. I p...
Before Your Eyes Review – Don’t Blink
PC Reviews

Before Your Eyes Review – Don’t Blink

Before Your Eyes comes to your screens from the award winning studio GoodbyeWorld Games and published by Skybound Games. The interactive narrative story allows you to control what goes on during your experience, to find out in what way, you will have to carry on reading. The game is due to release on Steam on the 8th April. Watch the game evolve Before Your Eyes When this game popped into our inbox it intrigued me, it felt like it was going to change the way that you can interact with the narrative. Are you excited to get your eyes on Before Your Eyes? Leave us a comment below. While you are here, why not check out my previous review here Gameplay Firing up Before Your Eyes for the first time and experiencing the game itself is an absolute joy. The narrative is brilliant. The...
Mail Mole Review – A Well Received Package For Platform Fans!
PlayStation Reviews

Mail Mole Review – A Well Received Package For Platform Fans!

Today I bring you the adorable little 3D platformer called Mail Mole. This game is co-developed by Talpa Games and  Undercoders, and it is also published by Undercoders. You can buy Mail Mole now on PC, Nintendo Switch, Xbox, and PS4. I am reviewing the PS4 version of this game. Mail Mole - Most Definitely A Well Received Package! Join Molty the mail mole in his quest to save his home, Carrotland, from the evil turtle, Pukat. Is Monty's journey worth it or should he have stayed on holiday? Continue reading to find out more. You can read my previous preview here, let us know in the comments if you've played or would like to play Mail Mole. Gameplay Molty starts his adventure in Mail Mole on his holidays. He finally has had a chance to get some time away and he receives an emergency call...
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...
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...
Castle Kong Review – It’s on like Castle Kong!
Switch Reviews

Castle Kong Review – It’s on like Castle Kong!

Castle Kong by devs Drowning Monkeys, in a nutshell, is a homage to the legendary classic Donkey Kong and features 22 levels set across 4 stages of platform leaping action.  Initially released on PC back in 2019 the game has just been launched for the Nintendo Switch and I have been lucky enough to obtain a copy. Castle Kong - You have no power here checkpoints! Come join me as I take a trip back in time to when games were unforgiving and skill was required in order to progress!  While you are here check out my last review here! Gameplay Donkey Kong was originally released in 1981 by Nintendo and went on to be one of the most challenging games of its era. Enter 2021 and here we have a new game to test hardcore gamers across the world! Castle Kong has a simple story behind it.  Y...
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....