Horror - Page 9 of 24

5Apr

By Kyle McGrathNo Comments

The Outlast Trials – PS5 Review

The Outlast Trials is a first-person survival horror game developed and published by Red Barrels. Unlike the other two entries they've created, which were single-player. This one has decided to take the online route. The game supports up to four players in online co-op. You will finish puzzles and hide from mad experiments together. Released on March 25th for PlayStation, Xbox, and Steam, The Outlast Trials is available now. Seems like a great business opportunity. Gameplay The Outlast Trials begins with a poster advertisement for Murkoff Corporation offering scientific trials drifting and landing on a homeless person. After being promptly abducted, subjected to all kinds of horror and forced to consent to the trials, the player has goggles drilled into their head. Subsequently, the c...

19Mar

By JasonNo Comments

PC Reviews

Alone in the Dark – PC Review

Alone in the Dark has seen many iterations as it is a franchise that spans over 30 years. The fact that I was 12 years old when I played the original by Infogrames does make me have a bit of an existential moment. Here in 2024, we have devs Pieces Interactive and publisher/owner of the franchise THQ Nordic's vision for the Lovecraftian horror, action, puzzle-solving instalment of the game. Back to Derceto we go With the original 1992 Alone in the Dark paving the way for 3D-style horror games such as Resident Evil and Silent Hill, I was very excited to see how this single-player game has evolved to catch up with what we expect nowadays in terms of gameplay, storyline, visuals, and sound. Alone in the Dark will be available on PS5, Xbox and PC. There is a standard edition, a deluxe digi...

12Mar

By Kyle McGrathNo Comments

PC Reviews

Reveil – PC Review

Reveil is a new story-driven horror game developed by the team at Pixelsplit. Whose other titles consist of Deadly Days and Indoor Lands. They have released Reveil for Steam, Xbox and PlayStation as of March 6th this year. On Steam, you can pick the game up for £16.99. Also available is the "Reveil Funhouse Pack", which contains the game's Soundtrack, a black and white camera filter, Developer's Commentary and Digital Artbook. The price of the pack is £8.50 for anyone who loves behind the scenes on their media. The Circus is supposed to be fun. In Reveil, we play Walter Thompson, who wakes up disoriented and can't recall anything. Walter starts to wonder where his beloved wife and daughter are. Thus begins Walter's story as he tries to uncover where they've gone. The player will solv...

28Feb

By Ray The GoblinNo Comments

PC Reviews

Inscryption – PC Review

Inscryption, Developed by Daniel Mullins Games, Published by Devolver Digital. Inscryption is available on PC via Steam and GOG as well as on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Series S The game is very fun and has a hidden ARG (Alternate reality game) inside of it made by its creator Daniel Mullins. Inscryption It's more than just a card game I found the game to be a lot of fun and had a lot of fun playing it. Let us know in the comments below which of the four scribes was your favorite if you played it as well! Gameplay The gameplay is very simple at first and very easy to learn. There are three modes strangely. One is a new game where you start the story from the actual beginning. One is a continue where you continue a strange game left...

19Jan

By Tom McMylorNo Comments

News & Updates

Thumb Culture Game Of The Year

2023 is perhaps one of the best years for gaming we have had in quite some time. So much so that I imagine our 2024 list will be l packed with games we are still catching up on from 2023. So many great games it was extremely difficult for us here at Thumb Culture to pick just one that stood apart from the rest and take the top spot. With great difficulty, we managed it! So here it is, the prestigious Thumb Culture Game of the Year article! Thank you all, the readers so much for supporting Thumb Culture, here’s to another great year in gaming. Tom - Lil Gator Game I honestly expected spider man 2 to be my personal game of the year In a year with already lots of competition, but out from the shadows crept Alan wake 2. Chapter after chapter I felt my love for the game increasing and i...

21Dec

By JessyNo Comments

Previews & Early Access

Lethal Company – PC Preview

Lethal Company is a solo developed, self-published game by Zeekerss. It is available to play on PC - Steam. The game was released in early access on October 23, 2023. It is already a huge success. A survival, horror co-op adventure game that has been dominating the streaming space, and is all over social media. People are streaming the game, making adorable fan art and sharing hilarious clips. Late Stage Capitalism Grab yourself a copy of the game, a group of friends you trust, and prepare to scream and laugh your way to the bank. And if you are just shy of meeting your quota, don't worry, bodies are worth five dollars... Share your funny clips with us in the comments! Gameplay The gameplay in Lethal Company is fairly straightforward - you and your crew (of up to three frien...

Buried Alive: Breathless Rescue – PC Review

15Dec

By Alex CrooksNo Comments

PC Reviews

Buried Alive: Breathless Rescue – PC Review

Race against time and break free from your coffin in Geekon’s Buried Alive: Breathless Rescue to save your love from the claws of a mysterious stranger who’s intent on ruining your relationship. Buried Alive: Breathless Rescue is a single player horror game where players start in a forgotten crypt and have to complete tasks and puzzles to free themselves from the confines of their coffin. Break free and unveil dark secrets This review contains spoilers for the end of the game - read at your discretion. Gameplay Buried Alive: Breathless Rescue wastes no time in getting into the story. As Jack, the protagonist, wakes from his slumber, the player finds themselves trapped in a coffin with only a lighter, his almost-dead phone and a knife buried in his thigh for company. With no introductio...

12Dec

By Kyle McGrathNo Comments

PC Reviews

Anthology Of Fear – PlayStation Review

Anthology Of Fear is a first-person survival horror with puzzle-solving elements. Developed by OhDeer Studio and 100 GAMES and published by 100 GAMES and Gamersky Games, Anthology Of Fear dropped on PlayStation on December 7th this year. It's also available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox One and Steam. Search The Tapes, Find The Answers Anthology Of Fear starts in the shoes of Ethan Sorren searching for his brother, Nathan Sorren, who's been missing for two years. Following a lead to a supposedly abandoned hospital, Ethan breaks in and looks for answers amongst video tapes, cassettes and documents. Gameplay In Anthology Of Fear, the player will locate video tapes which take them into the named patient's memories. Inside and outside of the videotapes, the main gameplay elements are puzzle...

7Dec

By Tyler DenyerNo Comments

PC Reviews

Slay The Princess – PC Review

Slay the Princess - PC Review, the latest visual novel game from Black Tabby Games, takes players on a dark and gripping journey. Filled with intrigue, danger, and moral ambiguity. Players will navigate the choices and consequences that shape the game's narrative. With all these choices remember one thing, if you don't slay the princess "Everything goes dark, and you die". The Princess is in another dungeon, you must Slay the Princess This engrossing tale takes players on an unforgettable journey. With its intricate character development, branching narratives, and thought-provoking themes. Slay the Princess delivers an immersive gaming experience that will leave players hooked even after they finish. Gameplay At the heart of Slay the Princess lies a compelling and multi-lay...

31Oct

By Kyle McGrathNo Comments

PC Reviews

Midnight Heist – PC Review

MediaTale brings Midnight Heist, an early-access, online co-op action-horror game. Think Payday with a spooky twist! Play solo or with up to 3 friends to earn money, build your reputation and reap the rewards from the increasingly shady companies that hire you. Midnight Heist is available on Steam for £8.50, though a demo is also available. The Police Won't Be Your Main Concern Take on the role of an experienced hacker and fulfil tasks from shady organisations across Midnight City alone or as a team (with friends). The law isn't the only presence you need to worry about. Something else may stalk the buildings, and they are far more interested in you than any loot or data you find. Gameplay Midnight Heist allows its players to choose a character out of a selection. Customisation suc...