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Hokko Life Early Access Review
PC Reviews, Previews & Early Access

Hokko Life Early Access Review

Hokko Life is the debut game of Swedish based indie developer Wonderscope in partnership with publisher Team17. It is a community sim game very much in the vein of the Animal Crossing series and Stardew Valley. I don't recommend falling asleep on public transport but in this case, it led to ending up in the small but welcoming town. Over time the town has dwindled but perhaps helping the community means turning this around. Being quickly welcomed by the anthropomorphic animal residents, repaying the hospitality leads to it feeling like home. The plot feels similar to Stardew Valley with the emphasis on change from urban life. And the gameplay & design very much feels like Animal Crossing: New Horizons (AC: NH). If you enjoyed those, especially the latter, then you won't be disappoin...
The Falconeer: Warrior Edition Review
PlayStation Reviews

The Falconeer: Warrior Edition Review

The Falconeer: Warrior Edition is an enhanced version of the base game with some DLC included for good measure. The base game was first released in November 2020 on Windows & Xbox series S/X. This version brings the game to PS4, PS5 & Nintendo Switch and is available now. With his debut, Falconeer comes from developer Tomas Sala and indie game publisher Wired Productions. Sala developed the game solo and Wired is known for games such as Deliver Us The Moon. Taking place in Ursee, a world mostly water, various factions, and houses emerged, and all seek to gain power. As a result, the falconeers have become warriors, guardians, and anything else needed to survive, supported by their giant warbeasts. This review is based on the PS5 version and you should also check out Jay's...
20 Years of Final Fantasy X
Features, Retrogaming Corner

20 Years of Final Fantasy X

Final Fantasy X was developed by Square Enix and released in July 2001 for the Playstation 2. Later released as a remaster for the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita in 2013, for PlayStation 4 in 2015, PC in 2016, and for the Nintendo Switch and Xbox One in 2019. Let's take a look at what made Final Fantasy X, not just a fan favorite in the series but a fan for RPG fans worldwide. Join us as we celebrate 20 Years of Final Fantasy X. As usual, if you enjoy this little trip down memory lane then why not check out my previous article here. You can also check out what the rest of the Thumb Culture team are up to on social media. 20 Years of Final Fantasy X - This Is Our Story. It's the old saying "Where does the time go" and it hits hard here as we can't believe that Final Fantasy X is 20 ye...
Death’s Door Review
Xbox Reviews

Death’s Door Review

From the publishing giants Devolver Digital, under the development of Acid Nerve comes Death's Door. What we have here is an isometric adventure game where you play a reaper of souls - a crow. Your job is to go from door to door collecting souls from those whose time is up. With a very nice game world, multiple areas, and paths, Death's Door is shaping up to be one of the breakout indie games of 2021. How did I get on with it? Carry on reading to find out just what I think of this one. Death's Door - Hello! I've come to collect your soul I played Death's Door on the Xbox Series X thanks to an early review code we were provided. The release date for this one is the 20th of July. How many of you will be playing it? Let us know your thoughts down in the comments after reading this short rev...
Ubisoft Unveils New Tom Clancy Game XDefiant
News & Updates

Ubisoft Unveils New Tom Clancy Game XDefiant

Well after the many countdowns, Ubisoft has finally unveiled the first looks for their first-person shooter entitled XDefiant. Coming to Xbox, Playstation, PC and Stadia (if it is still around by then), Ubisoft hopes that this free-to-play "high octane shooter" will have you begging for more. First looks on the reveal show 4 factions made up of various characters from other Tom Clancy games set in close-quarter combat.  There are the Wolves, Outcasts, Cleaners and Echelon factions while the maps are all iconic locations that you will mostly recognise.  Ubisoft plans to unveil further "Defiants" as they continue. Checkout Ubisoft's screenshots below: With teams of upto 6 players by the looks of the reveal, you get to mix and match your traits, abilities as well as select you...
Anna’s Quest Review
Switch Reviews

Anna’s Quest Review

Almost exactly 6 years later, Anna's Quest has made the jump from PC with a direct port to console. From developer/publisher Daedelic Entertainment we return to this 2.5D point & click puzzle game. Beyond that, it is also a hand-drawn adventure game depicting Anna's journey and adventure. And featuring a melting pot of elements from the world's fairy tales, folklore, and mythology. This Anna's Quest review is based on the Switch version and is also available on PS4 and Xbox One. Anna's Quest - Not your regular fairy tale I had heard really good things about Anna's Quest so I was excited to pick up the game. If you enjoyed this review then please like and share this, as well as checking out the rest of the TC content. If you enjoyed this review, why not check out my review of Nanotale...
Red Solstice 2: Survivors Review
PC Reviews

Red Solstice 2: Survivors Review

Fresh from the loins of devs Ironward Games and published by 505 Games, Red Solstice 2: Survivors is one heck of a futuristic blood bath!  Falling into the real-time top-down tactical genre there is a real feel for this sequel of a mash between Diablo and Xcom 2. The number of times I died I really want to add Cannon Fodder to that list. Red Solstice 2: Survivors - Real-Time XCOM I couldn't wait to see how this game played having heard a few good things from fellow writers.  Time to blast some zombie mutant aliens!  If you like what you see, remember to give us a like, share and follow so that you don't miss out on all things TC! Gameplay The year is 117 AE (After Earth).  With a virus threatening to end mankind (sounding familiar?) it is down to you and your squad to fight mutants...
Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous Coming to Consoles!
News & Updates

Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous Coming to Consoles!

Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous is the second game set in the Pathfinder universe and is set to release on PC on September 2nd, 2021. Publishers Koch Media have now announced that the game will also be coming to consoles in the autumn of this year. Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous is an isometric RPG that has been developed by Owlcat Games and is set to be released under the newly formed Prime Matter publishing label. It follows on from the previous game Pathfinder: Kingmaker which was released in 2018, previously published by Deep Silver (Chivalry II, Saint's Row, Metro Exodus). “As a game developer we are always happy to bring our games to as many players as possible. We received a lot of questions from our fans and today we can officially confirm that Pathfinder: Wrath of...
Police Simulator: Patrol Officers Preview
PC Reviews, Previews & Early Access

Police Simulator: Patrol Officers Preview

Ever fancied being the next Jake Peralta shouting "Nine-Nine!" or perhaps you want people to "Respect my authoritah!"?  Well, you are in luck as thanks to developers Aesir Interactive you can now have that experience with the all-new Police Simulator: Patrol Officers. Yippee Ki Yay Mother Buckets! Out now in Early Access on Steam, come and join me as a play in the day in the lift of a patrol officer in the fictional American city of Brighton! Gameplay My very first impression of Police Simulator: Patrol Officers was that this could be a very mundane sim and get boring very quickly.  Let's face it, nobody likes people that give out parking tickets and that's where we begin! Selecting from eight female and male officers you begin by picking out the character that you want to use f...
Necromunda: Hired Gun Review
Xbox Reviews

Necromunda: Hired Gun Review

Welcome to my review of Necromunda: Hired Gun. Brought to the world by developers Streum On Studio (Space Hulk Deathwing) and publishers Focus Home Interactive (Hood Outlaws & Legends). Necromunda: Hired Gun is a first-person shooter with adventurer and RPG elements. It's out now on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Windows PC via Steam and Epic Games Store. Necromunda: Hired Gun - A Great Run And Gun Game Full Of Fun. I played the game on the Xbox Series S for my review. Did the game hold its own or should this be played on the higher end Xbox Series X? Continue reading to find out. You can check out my previous review here, where I played Train Station Renovation also on the Xbox Series S. Gameplay As with most shooters, the gameplay is mainly focused o...