Horror - Page 2 of 24

23Jul

By Kyle McGrathNo Comments

Bite Sized PC Review – RATSHAKER

RATSHAKER is a horror with a comedic twist, like the title suggests — we shake a rat. Soooo, yeah. The game is developed by Sunscorched Studios and is currently out on Steam for £2.49. I mean, there is also a supporter's pack for an additional £8.50 which gets you some outfit for said rat. I've heard of choking the chicken, but this is a new one. Gameplay RATSHAKER starts with you in a field and gives you the rundown of how to shake the rat. Although you mainly walk around shaking the rat to fill up the bar above, you can also choke him too. When shaking him, he will go through various noises, with some making him sound demented. And choking him is used to unlock doors, be warned choking him for too long will kill him (duh). Occasionally the rat will speak to you in his deep toned ...

Bite Sized PC Review – Fears to Fathom (Season 1)

22Jul

By Kyle McGrathNo Comments

PC Reviews

Bite Sized PC Review – Fears to Fathom (Season 1)

I’ve been following the Fears to Fathom games for a while, and so here are my thoughts on season 1. The games are a collection of stories from various people and then changed into a horror game thanks to the developer Rayll. Pick your poison of fear. Each episode takes place in a different location and aims to bring your genuine fears to life. You can find all the episodes on Steam, which I’ll list below with a link and their prices. Here's the list: EP1: Home Alone - Free To Play EP2: Norwood Hitchhike - £4.29 EP3: Carson House - £4.29 EP4: Ironbark Lookout - £8.50 EP5: Woodbury Getaway - £8.50 Gameplay You’ll usually play from the perspective of who originally experienced the events. With each game giving you the actual story beforehand for the setup. We’re the...

21Jul

By Kyle McGrathNo Comments

PC Reviews

Bite Sized PC Review – Amenti

I was really curious when watching the trailer for Amenti. As it’s not that often I see games take place in Egypt, especially horror. So, I am grateful to DarkPhobia Games for giving this setting ago. If you’re looking for a new horror game where you get to explore an ancient tomb. Then you can pick up Amenti on Steam for £5.89, which isn’t too bad. Why we always got to explore, just stay home! Gameplay We play a photographer who is looking to take some photos of an ancient Pharaoh Rudamon. This leads him inside one of the great pyramids. Like most games in this style, Amenti doesn’t offer a lot of gameplay, so it’s mostly just walking. You can take random photos within the tomb, although scripted moments are there to progress the game. As you explore further into the tomb, things s...

DEADCAM | ANALOG • SURVIVAL • HORROR – PC Preview

18Jul

By Kyle McGrathNo Comments

Previews & Early Access

DEADCAM | ANALOG • SURVIVAL • HORROR – PC Preview

I love me a good analogue-style horror game, and I’m always on the lookout for similar entries. That’s why DEADCAM | ANALOG • SURVIVAL • HORROR caught my eye. It doesn’t look like we get just one episode to enjoy, developer Joure Visser aims to have multiple episodes, which is a plus. DEADCAM has started its early access life cycle and is available on Steam for £6.09. But if you wish to try before you buy, then a demo is also on the store page. Warning GIFs used may contain Flashing Images! All your problems are fixable with a shotgun! Gameplay Before you jump into DEADCAM, as mentioned, there looks like there will be options for multiple episodes. As of right now, however, there is only one, titled Onryō. This first episode is set in the 80s and has us playing a man named Kenji. H...

11Jun

By Alex CrooksNo Comments

PC Reviews

Ghost Frequency – PC Review

All is not as it seems in Ghost Frequency by PIT GAMES. Become a member of a paranormal investigation team and see if you can find out what really happened to you friends. We got our hands on it here at TC to see whether it was worthy of being added to your steam library. Is this game more Phasmophobia or Mystery Machine Inc? Read more to find out! Scary voices, luminescent goop and a strange figure that follows you around? Sounds like a bargain to me! You can grab a free demo or the full game on Steam for £4.29. Gameplay Ghost Frequency is a first person horror game that puts you in the shoes of Mark, a Paranormal Investigator. After a short cutscene which explains that your two friends have disappeared, you start in a house with eerie, sinister vibes. Your eye-in-the-sky Emily le...

1f y0u’re a gh0st ca11 me here! – PS5 Review

10Jun

By Richie VernonNo Comments

PlayStation Reviews

1f y0u’re a gh0st ca11 me here! – PS5 Review

1f y0u’re a gh0st ca11 me here! is not only difficult to type, but also a new visual novel from Furoshiki Lab. It's live now on the PlayStation Store for £9.99. Disclaimer: This is not your usual text-based trip through Japanese school life. Instead, we have a story set somewhere between heaven and hell. It’s your job to work the help desk, receiving calls from lost souls in need of direction. Sounds normal? It isn’t. Who ya gonna call? To play 1f y0u’re a gh0st ca11 me here! is to experience one of the strangest video games ever created. Are you ready for a lore-laden trip to the netherworld? Then come with me. Just bring some biscuits and tea. This is going to be stressful. Gameplay Unlike many visual novels that sacrifice gameplay for story beats, 1f y0u’re a gh0st ca11 me he...

29May

By Alex CrooksNo Comments

Previews & Early Access

The Drifter – PC Preview

Follow Mick into a world of unknown as he awakens from death again in The Drifter. Powerhoof's upcoming release has players unravelling a conspiracy while trying to understand why Mick has come back to life. Whilst the game doesn't launch until July 17th on PC (Windows, Mac, Linux), we were lucky enough to get our hands on a small preview build. Watch as he drifts from one life to the next! Before you start reading you need to head to Wishlist for The Drifter on Steam. Trust me. Now you've done that, let's get into this preview. Gameplay Albeit short and simple, The Drifter drags players into a brand new world full of mystery. After waking up in a train, Mick is ready to go meet his family in his old home town but things go awry when the homeless man in the carriage with him seems ...

23May

By Tyler DenyerNo Comments

PC Reviews

Frog Legs – PC Review

There's something delightful about games that lure you in with pixelated innocence before launching you face-first into the existential horrors of frog-based trauma. Frog Legs, developed and published by the wonderfully twisted mind of Elliott Dahle (yes, the same person behind The Man in the Park), does exactly that. What starts like a cute 8-bit Frogger-esque jaunt quickly devolves into a surreal, dimension-hopping horror comedy with no business being this entertaining. Frog Legs – From Hops to Shots in 40 Minutes Flat It's refreshing to see indie titles like Frog Legs blend dimensions, tones and gameplay styles while telling a funny and disturbing little story. We need more bold, bonkers games like this in the world. Do you have a favourite indie horror that deserves the spotlight? Dr...

25Apr

By StuartNo Comments

Previews & Early Access

Darkwater – PC Preview

Recently released in early access on the PC, Darkwater aims to deliver something new to what some may call an overcrowded survival genre. Targon Studios has opted to take some of the best features of a number of similar games, jiggle them all into a nice pie, then bake it for 20 minutes at 180 degrees. With the hope that a nice pudding comes out. Were they successful? To find out I assembled some other members of the Thumb Culture team to hold my hand fill all the crew spots. Watch Out For The Darkness So, are you a fan of this genre? The Steam page lists a number of genres, action, adventure, casual, indie, RPG and strategy all feature. How would you describe Darkwater? Let us know, once you've read the review of course. Gameplay Starting up the game for the first time, you are asked ...

16Apr

By KatNo Comments

PlayStation Reviews

Finding Frankie – PS5 Review

Finding Frankie is a new spin on the animatronic horror genre. Developed and published by SUPERLOU. You find yourself with an invitation to a game show from a cereal box. What could possibly go wrong? The game throws a parkour mechanic into the horror mix while you navigate a thrilling game show full of weird and wonderful characters… and most of all, you guessed it… Frankie. Finding Frankie? More like finding my next animatronic obsession. Finding Frankie is available for £16 on the PlayStation store, now let's see if it's worth your time and money. Gameplay Finding Frankie takes a parkour gaming experience to a new level with horror elements and animatronics. They provide a small variety of parkour mechanics similar to Mirror's Edge with a spring, slide, jump, and grab. This cons...