Puzzle - Page 7 of 21

5Oct

By CharlotteNo Comments

Super Puzzled Cat Coming To Steam

Penguin Mug Games have announced their 2D puzzle platformer Super Puzzled Cat is coming to Steam in January 2025. Developed for nine years, the game contains a huge number of careful constructed puzzles and challenges purr-fected over its development time. There's good news for those who can't wait to enjoy this passion filled project too, as there is currently a Steam Demo available! Meow? Super Puzzled Cat is a platformer that allows you to use save states at will, allowing you to experiment with different pathways and strategies without losing progress. Help Puzzled Cat use jetpacks, portals, bombs, gum, and more to conquer treacherous platforming stages. Play your own way using save states to explore a world full of challenges and secrets - but can you find the way through? Travel th...

Broken Sword – Shadow of the Templars: Reforged – PS5 Review

1Oct

By Jason2 Comments

PlayStation Reviews

Broken Sword – Shadow of the Templars: Reforged – PS5 Review

Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged, is a remastered point-and-click game by York-based devs Revolution. Originally released back in 1996 on PC, this game is the first in an amazing adventure series of 5 that follow the exploits of an American tourist named George Stobbart and French photojournalist Nico Collard. Back Once Again With The Point & Click Master Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged was digitally released this September on PC, PS5 & Xbox X|S. The Reforged release on Nintendo Switch has been delayed until October, with date TBA. The forthcoming collector's edition (physical) was fully funded on Kickstarter within 30 minutes of going live and appears to be shipping around the end of March 2025. I was lucky enough to play the PS5 version and was in...

26Sep

By PaulNo Comments

PC Reviews

The Holy Gosh Darn – PC Review

Rounding out the Tuesday Trilogy from developer Perfectly Paranormal is The Holy Gosh Darn. This time-travelling, puzzle adventure game about saving Heaven from destruction joins previous trilogy titles Manual Samuel and Helheim Hassle. Though there are references to the other games, there's no hard requirement to have had to play them before this, so feel free to jump in here and then go back to enjoy the others. I have previously reviewed Helheim Hassle here at Thumb Culture so if you're interested in playing that, you can bookmark that article here for later reading. Tuesday After Next We join the main character Cassiel of Celerity on Tuesday afternoon in Heaven. After a few conversations and a quick game of Guess That Dog with her friend Puriel, all Hell breaks loose. Oh faece...

Melobot – A Last Song Melodically Launched

20Sep

By CharlotteNo Comments

News & Updates

Melobot – A Last Song Melodically Launched

Publisher Microids and indie team Anomalie Studio are delighted to announce Melobot - A Last Song is out now on PC and console. In Anomalie Studio's debut game players are thrown into an innovative sci-fi musical adventure designed for both rhythm game veterans and newcomers alike. The Power of Music Melobot - A Last Song is inspired by the emotional storytelling and artistry of Pixar and Studio Ghibli. Embark on an adventure where the fate of an entire planet rests in your (tiny) hands. Savour a vibrant stylised world. Seek out the last remnants of humanity. Unpick a rich story full of twists, turns, and secrets. You are Melobot, an adorable little robot on a mission to save a post-apocalyptic world. But listen up: a darkness threatens to silence your last song. Breathe life into the d...

18Sep

By ShaniaNo Comments

PC Reviews

Selfloss – PC Review

Selfloss is a mysterious linear story-driven game developed by Goodwin Games and published by Merge Games. This is the first game from developer Goodwin Games and was released earlier this month. It is available for £16.99 on Steam. Selfloss is also available on PS5, Microsoft, Xbox S/X and Mac. The story starts with your main protagonist, Kazimir, waking up and embarking on a soul healing journey. Armed with his light infused staff, he explores Nordic inspired lands, overcomes challenges and encounters other-worldly phenomenons. An Old Man and his Magic Staff...What Could Go Wrong? Gameplay You are Kazimir. An elderly gentleman who just woke up in the misty mountains. You're greeted with what appears to be a very long necked duck? Cute! They tell you to find your way which, iro...

Rocket Panda Soars Onto The Genesis & Mega Drive

13Sep

By CharlotteNo Comments

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Rocket Panda Soars Onto The Genesis & Mega Drive

The confectionary connoisseurs at Mega Cat Studios, Space Pants Games, and Video Game Sage are excited to announce that their upcoming jet-powered adventure, Rocket Panda. The game will launch for the Sega Genesis and Mega Drive on September 16, 2024. Yes, the Sega Genesis and Mega Drive. Really. Jet Packed Pandamonium In Rocket Panda, players join our heroic panda as he sets out on a delicious quest to gather goodies, rescue badgers, and thwart the nefarious Biscuit Head. With more than 60 maze-like levels to navigate and cookie-crumbling action, this retro gem promises to be a treat. Whether you're a seasoned 16-bit veteran or new to the world of retro gaming, Rocket Panda promises to deliver a confectionary experience that’s as enjoyable as it is challenging. “We’re real...

12Sep

By Kyle McGrathNo Comments

PlayStation Reviews

Unholy – PS5 Review

Last week we covered the news that Duality Games' horror game Unholy was soon to be released on console. Today I'm back to review the game! Unholy is a dark, twisted-adventure set around a Prophet who promises eternal happiness. As previously mentioned, it arrives tomorrow, Friday 13th for the PlayStation 5. It's usually too good to be true. Unholy’s story is about a mother who is attempting to save her son Gabriel’s soul after a dark ritual goes wrong. She is aided by an elderly woman who offers her a way to help save her child, but at what cost? Gameplay Unholy has players navigating between two realms to find clues in order to save your son's soul. These worlds are post-Soviet Eastern European town and the dark, grotesque world of Unholy, ruled by a merciless caste of priests...

Murder On Space Station 52 Release Date Announced

10Sep

By CharlotteNo Comments

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Murder On Space Station 52 Release Date Announced

Solo developer Made From Strings and publisher Dionous Games are delighted to announce Murder On Space Station 52, will be releasing on PC on September 25th. The game will also be coming to PlayStation, Xbox and Switch at a later date. Murder On Space Station 52 places players in an atmospheric sci-fi noir world where the “Keychain Killer” is at large. Players must use an investigative murder board, question an eccentric cast of suspects, and use some good old point and click puzzling to solve the mystery. Agatha Christie In Space In Murder On Space Station 52, you play as Edward Locke, the new space station repairman. He soon finds himself trapped on a strange space station filled with even stranger people. Including one with a penchant for leaving dead bodies lying around with keys i...

The Plucky Squire Sneak Peek Gameplay Footage

7Sep

By CharlotteNo Comments

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The Plucky Squire Sneak Peek Gameplay Footage

The long-awaited release of All Possible Futures and Devolver Digital’s The Plucky Squire is almost upon us. And if you're anything like me you're counting down the days until 17th September. That's just 10 short sleeps away! Who is this plucky squire? The Plucky Squire is an epic adventure set across the pages of a beautifully illustrated book - and beyond. The game follows the magical adventures of Jot and his friends. Who are Jot and his friends? They are storybook characters who discover a three-dimensional world outside the pages of their book of course! When the malevolent Humgrump realizes he's the villain of the book - destined to lose his battle against the forces of good for all eternity - he kicks the heroic Jot out of its pages and changes the story forever. Mixing ac...

Papetura Craft Edition Arrives On November 5th

6Sep

By PaulNo Comments

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Papetura Craft Edition Arrives On November 5th

Meridiem Games is excited to announce that it will be publishing a physical boxed edition of Papetura, the intriguing action-adventure game handcrafted with paper cut-outs. Developed by Petums and digitally published by Feardemic, the physical Papetura Craft Edition will be available later in 2024 for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5. About Papetura Developed by Petums and digitally published by Feardemic, Papetura is an intriguing adventure and puzzle game. This point-and-click puzzle adventure game has been a hit thanks to the unique world handmade entirely out of paper. Offering players a unique visual gameplay experience. In the game players control Pape who, along with his friend Tura, must save their world from a mysterious fiery threat. Using Pape and Tura's unique abilities...