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Star Wars Knights Of The Old Republic II – Switch Review

4Jul

By Gareth TruemanNo Comments

Star Wars Knights Of The Old Republic II – Switch Review

Developed by Aspyr, Obsidian Entertainment and published by Lucasarts. Star Wars Knights Of The Old Republic II is an action RPG that was originally released in December 2004 for the Xbox and PC and later got a port to the Nintendo Switch on the 8th of June 2022. Star Wars Knights Of The Old Republic II - The Best Just Got Better You ask any Star Wars fan what their favourite video game is that's part of the franchise and 9 times out of 10 people will say Knights Of The Old Republic. It is regarded as not only one of the best Star Wars games of all time but one of the best RPGs of all time. So it was inevitable that a sequel was going to be released and that's what we got. But today we take a look at the Nintendo Switch port. If you enjoy this review then why not check out my latest o...

17Jun

By Gareth TruemanNo Comments

Xbox Reviews

The Hand Of Merlin – Xbox One Review

Developed by Room C Games, Croteam and published by Versus Evil. The Hand of Merlin is a turn-based RPG set in Arthurian times. It was released on Xbox One, Series S/X, Playstation 4/5, Nintendo Switch and PC on the 14th of June 2022. The Hand of Merlin - Marvelous Enough To Make A King Proud If there is one genre I love when it comes to gaming, it has to be tactical turn-based RPGs. I could play these kinds of games all day which also makes me very sceptical when a new one is released because it is either very good or very bad. There's no in-between, but having characters from the age of Merlin was too good to pass up. If you enjoyed this review then you can check out my previous one here. You can also catch up with what the rest of the Thumb Culture team is up to on our social media...

8Jun

By Gareth TruemanNo Comments

Xbox Reviews

DEADCRAFT Review

Developed by Marvelous, First Studio and published by Marvelous, XSEED Games. DEADCRAFT is an action-adventure, RPG with some elements of simulation. It was released on the 21st of April 2022 for the Xbox One, Series X/S, Playstation 4/5, Nintendo Switch and PC. DEADCRAFT - Another Zombore Fest DEADCRAFT is another game that takes on the latest craze of the craft building genre. While many of these games are fantastic (Stardew Valley, Story of Seasons). DEADCRAFT puts its own twist on it by being set in a post-apocalyptic world that's overrun with zombies. But let's see how this DEADCRAFT review gets on shall we and see if it takes a step into a new direction on these types of games. If you enjoyed this review, then why not check out my previous one here. You can also catch up with wh...

Vampire: The Masquerade – Swansong Review

31May

By Gareth TruemanNo Comments

Xbox Reviews

Vampire: The Masquerade – Swansong Review

Developed by Big Bad Ben Studios and published by Nacon and BIGBEN INTERACTIVE. Vampire: The Masquerade - Swansong is a dark and gritty RPG set in a vampiric world. It was released for the Xbox One, Series S/X, Playstation 4/5, PC, and Nintendo Switch on the 19th of May 2022. Vampire: The Masquerade - Swansong - All Bark And No Bite Vampire; The Masquerade - Swansong is the fourth instalment in the Vampire: Masquerade series. Now I have never played the tabletop RPG that the video games are based on but I have played a couple of the video games. Going into the game I didn't set my expectations high but I was expecting a good story to sink my teeth into. So let's find out shall we in this Vampire: The Masquerade - Swansong Review. If you enjoyed this review then why not check out my la...

23May

By JasonNo Comments

PC Reviews

Dinosaur Fossil Hunter PC Review

Dinosaur Fossil Hunter by Pyramid Games is a simulator game where you get to live out your childhood dream of being a palaeontologist. If it wasn't your childhood dream then you can just pretend to be Ross from Friends instead! Dinosaur Fossil Hunter - We Have a T-Rex! Having come from an initial concept, further developed with the help of a Kickstarter project, Pyramid Games have certainly pushed the boundaries on what I was actually expecting Dinosaur Fossil Hunter to play like! As you read on in amazement, feel free to check out our other reviews or give me your best Dinosaur quote in the comments below! Gameplay So let's get down and dirty straight away and make something very clear. Dinosaur Fossil Hunter is not just any old run-of-the-mill simulator with some dinosaur bones t...

Star Wars: The Force Unleashed Switch Review

19May

By Ben WilliamsNo Comments

Switch Reviews

Star Wars: The Force Unleashed Switch Review

Before Disney owned the Star Wars IP, came a game aimed at bridging the gap between the two movie trilogies - Star Wars: The Force Unleashed was born. Initially developed by LucasArts, the game has come to the Nintendo Switch via developer Krome Studios and ported by Aspyr. I know what you're thinking - it was only a matter of time really, considering it seems to get released on every console. It even had a Nintendo DS release which was amazing since you could play Star Wars on the go. And a mobile (iOS) release. Players are cast into the role of Darth Vader's secret apprentice, Starkiller. You're trained to hunt down and destroy Jedi. That's right, you aren't playing a hero. You might know that already since the game is rather old now. But if you're new to the game then that's a sellin...

12May

By Jordan RookerNo Comments

PC Reviews

King Arthur: Knight’s Tale PC Review

King Arthur: Knight's Tale is now out of Early Access and available on Steam. Developed and published by NeocoreGames (Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing, Warhammer 40k: Inquisitor), it is a turn-based tactical game blended with character-centric RPG gameplay. Read on to learn more about this latest game from a veteran studio. Life After Death in Camelot is Darker than Expected Something about Medieval times has always had my interest. I'm not a hardcore historian of the times, I just have always found it fascinating how the world once was. But alongside the history books are the books of mythology. Some clearly with many elaborations but others are a bit closer to fact than to fiction. King Arthur: Knight's Tale puts a new twist on what I would consider one of the better-known tales o...

3May

By Iain culverhouseNo Comments

PlayStation Reviews

Chernobylite PS5 Review

Originally released for consoles in September 2021, Chernobylite has been given a massive upgrade for next-gen consoles and PC. Polish developer The Farm 51 included this as a free upgrade for those who had purchased it previously on Playstation 4, PC and Xbox One. You can see what Gareth thought about the Xbox One version here There Was Nothing Sane About Chernobyl Gameplay Chernobylite tells the story of the disaster at the Chernobyl Power Plant, near the city of Pripyat, which occurred 30 years earlier. During the play, actors assume the role of Igor Khymynuk, who worked at a power plant alongside his now-missing fiancée Tatyana. Researchers discovered a new material, which they named Chernobylite, following the disaster. According to reports, these crystals seem to be behind th...

19Apr

By MikeNo Comments

PC Reviews

Solasta Lost Valley Review

Solasta Lost Valley is a brand new non-linear campaign and the second Solasta expansion after Primal Calling. And comes from the indie developer and publisher Tactical Adventures. Like Crown of the magister, Lost Valley is an isometric turn-based RPG. However, this is a brand new campaign set in the world of Solasta. The titular valley is a long-forgotten region ripe with opportunity but not everyone may feel very welcoming. I enjoyed getting a sneak peek with some of the Tactical Adventures team and have put some of my first thoughts here. Solasta Lost Valley is available now on Steam as well as Xbox Game Pass on PC. The party who went up a mountain and stumbled into the Lost Valley! I enjoyed my time playing Solasta Lost Valley and hopefully, you do too. I and the TC team would ...

Solasta: Lost Valley DLC & Multiplayer First Look

4Apr

By MikeNo Comments

PC Reviews, Previews & Early Access

Solasta: Lost Valley DLC & Multiplayer First Look

I recently got an early sneak peek at the Solasta: Lost Valley DLC and the upcoming addition of online multiplayer. Tactical Adventures set up the session to show off what they have been working on and it didn't disappoint. I joined Mathieu Girard (CEO & Creative Director), Pierre Worgague (Marketing Director) & Emile Zhang (Community Lead) for an hour-long hands-on experience. I came into the session having played & reviewed the base game last year. Playing the turn-based fantasy RPG again was a pleasant reminder of what I enjoyed about Solasta in the first place. Get ready to roll! Alongside the DLC is the release of the online multiplayer for Solasta. Playing online co-op felt just as good, perhaps even better than similar games e.g. Baldur's Gate 3 & Divinity Original...