Puzzle - Page 8 of 21

27Aug

By Tony CNo Comments

Crypt Custodian – PS5 Review

From Ori, Hollow Knight and Dead Cells, to the games that gave the genre its name, Metroid and Castlevania, Metroidvania's are some of the most beloved games across the decades of videogame lineage. Crypt Custodian is a charming new addition to the fold. 9 Lives Exhausted - Crypt Custodian Brought to life by the sibling team of Kyle and Eric Thompson and published by Top Hat Studios, the game is out now on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC. Gameplay Players take on the role of a cat, Pluto, who has just died and has passed into the afterlife. The mischievous feline is banished to spend eternity cleaning the world of the afterlife. You grab your trusty boom and head off on an adventure of exploration. Enemies are well designed not onl...

22Aug

By Stuart1 Comment

VR Reviews

Toy Trains VR – Quest 3 Review

Toy Trains VR is incredible. There I've said it right from the get-go. End of the review, c'mon everyone let's go back to playing Toy Trains VR. What? You want to read more about why I believe this is one of the best uses of VR out there? Well as the review train pulls into Thumb Culture station, make sure you've got your ticket as we head out on this journey. Let's Keep This Review On Track Something Random both developed and published this track-building puzzler. However, they did not condone the use of train puns. That being said, I'm going to do my best to throw as many puns into this review as possible. Let us know in the comments how many you found. Don't worry they shouldn't derail the review. Gameplay What Something Random have created with Toy Trains VR is nothing short of ...

Five Nights at Freddy’s: Into the Pit – PC Review

14Aug

By Kyle McGrathNo Comments

PC Reviews

Five Nights at Freddy’s: Into the Pit – PC Review

Five Nights at Freddy’s: Into the Pit is a new game created and published by Mega Cats Studios. Although it’s based on the book of the same name, it only tells one of the three stories. The game has been out since August 7th on Steam and looks great from some of the screen shots I’ve seen. It’s available for £16.75. May be a short game, but it's gonna be a long night. I’ve always enjoyed the Five Nights at Freddy's games and the lore surrounding them. I admit, however, that the books are something I haven't touched. Not for any particularly reason but because it’s not my preferred media of choice. When I heard a game was being made based on (I think) the first book, I was happy to check it out. This way I can enjoy the book without having to read it! Gameplay Within Into The Pits...

13Aug

By Tyler DenyerNo Comments

PC Reviews

Dark and Deep – PC Review

Dark and Deep, created by Here Below under the direction of Walter Woods, is a game that challenges reality. With its intriguing design through the artwork of Gustav Doré, haunting soundscapes, and thought-provoking narrative, this game leads us through an abyss of darkness and uncertainty. Dark and Deep, this podcast sounds neat. Dark and Deep combines cosmic horror and mystery, offering tense gameplay and a unique narrative. Within the game you take on the role of Samuel Judge, a fan of the podcast “Dark and Deep.” Soon, you are thrust into a world where fiction and reality intertwine in terrifying ways. Becoming involved in a deeply unsettling conspiracy. But does it truly succeed in captivating players? Or is it just a fleeting wisp of intrigue? Let's take a Dark and Deep dive into w...

Astro’s Playroom – Unlock characters for new Astro Bot game

10Jul

By Tony CNo Comments

Features

Astro’s Playroom – Unlock characters for new Astro Bot game

With the recent updates to Astro's Playroom you can take on new challenges to unlock new characters for the new Astro Bot game. These bots are in the form of iconic characters from PlayStation games. These Are The Bots You're Looking For! Load up the excellent Astro's Playroom on your PS5 and you will be greeted with a message about a special bot appearing in a particular level. Solve the riddle and rescue the bots and they will be available for you as part of your starting crew in the new Astro Bot game that is due to launch on September 6th. The first update arrived on June 7th, while the most recent update was on July 8th. In total there will be 4 bots to find with a 3rd one in August and the final one in September. June Bot: GPU Jungle - Render Forest To get the first bot you wi...

19Jun

By Alex CrooksNo Comments

PC Reviews

Paper Trail – PC Review

Become an origami pro as you make your way through Paper Trail, the new top-down puzzle game from Newfangled Games. Join Paige on her adventure to pursue her studies away from home as you make your way through caves, swamps and more by folding the world to your will. Paper Trail is available now on Steam or you can try before you buy with the free demo! You can also grab it on Playstation, Switch, Xbox and Netflix Games. Gameplay When first approaching Paper Trail, I thought ‘how hard could it be?’ and for the first few levels I was right. Newfangled introduces you to the game mechanics slowly, holding your hand throughout the first in-game day. Folding pages in half revealed Paige’s relationship with her parents and why she was determined to leave home in favour of furthering her...

31May

By PaulNo Comments

PC Reviews

Lorelei and the Laser Eyes – PC Review

Simogo have held a special place in my heart since December 2020. A friend introduced me to Sayonara Wild Hearts around that time. It quickly became one of my favourite games of all time and I have listened to the soundtrack obsessively ever since. When Lorelei and the Laser Eyes was revealed, I was very cautiously interested. The vibrant colours and upbeat music that drew me to their previous title was replaced by an monochromatic aesthetic and a very eerie, mysterious vibe. However, there was never any doubt that I was going to pick this up day one and see what they'd cooked up. See It All Through Laser Eyes Before we get into the review, I want to preface it with this. If you're at all interested in playing this game with as little up-front knowledge as possible, grab a notepad and...

Aarik And The Ruined Kingdom – PC Preview

30Apr

By Alex CrooksNo Comments

PC Reviews, Previews & Early Access

Aarik And The Ruined Kingdom – PC Preview

Set to release on June 20th, Aarik and the Ruined Kingdom is indie developer Shatterproof's first release. New perspectives on old favourites... As the perfect addition to the library of fans of Evo Explores and Monument Valley, the game combines simple yet beautiful graphics and perspective puzzles to build a mystic world and story filled with intrigue perfect for puzzle fans. Gameplay The demo of Aarik and the Ruined Kingdom is short yet packs a punch. With an introduction to Aarik, as well as his father, old pet and mother, the mystery of the story is present from the get go. The kingdom is already in ruin but there is not explanation for why it's so quiet, why Derek (Aarik's old pet) is dead and why his father refuses to wake up and get out of bed. The controls for the g...

25Apr

By JasonNo Comments

Switch Reviews

Botany Manor – Switch Review

Botany Manor is a delightful single-player casual puzzle game set in 19th-century England. Developed by Devon-based Balloon Studios, it is out now on PC, Xbox (including game pass) and Nintendo Switch. I have had the pleasure of reviewing a copy for the Switch. Horticulture made fun! Playing as Arabella Greene, a retired botanist, the game is in first-person and set in the grounds of a beautiful stately home. Do you have what it takes to solve puzzles, grow plants, and reveal more about your life and career? Gameplay You begin the game in a typical old-fashioned English greenhouse, surrounded by windows, low brick walls, gardening paraphernalia and items to interact with. The controls are a simple twin-stick operation that you would expect to find with a first-person-style game....

19Apr

By Tony CNo Comments

PlayStation Reviews

What The Golf – PS5 Review

During the 27th Annual DICE Awards there was an acceptance speech that caught my attention. Tim Garbos from Danish developer Triband Games was collecting the Award for Mobile Game Of The Year for What The Car. The speech was so brilliantly delivered with such whimsical humor that it is easily one of my favourite ever awards speeches. When the games predecessor, WHAT THE GOLF teed off on consoles I just had to check it out. Hole In One - What The Golf Played here on PS5 the game is out now and also available on PS4, Nintendo Switch, PC, Linux and iOS. It's difficult to talk about What The Golf without spoiling the experience. Its beauty is in the joy of discovering this wacky title with the controller in hand and a smile on your face. Heck don't even be tempted to look at the trailer b...