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30Sep

By Mike CreweNo Comments

PlayStation Reviews

Train Sim World 7 – PS5 Review

Developer Dovetail Games are back on track once again, this time with their latest iteration in the simulation genre; Train Sim World 7! Aside from featuring brand-new routes and locomotives, what else is new? As we so often see with sports titles, yearly releases can limit the number of new modes and features. Is this worth the upgrade from last year's Train Sim World 6? Train Sim World 7 is available now on PlayStation 5, Xbox One Series X|S, and PC. Arrive Right on Time in Train Sim World 7! As simple as the premise is for the Train Sim World titles, I must admit I'm quite the fan. While I'm no trainspotter or anything of the sort, there's just something so incredibly peaceful about playing these games. Some noise-cancelling headphones, a cup of tea, and safely driving my train cre...

30Sep

By Mike CreweNo Comments

PlayStation Reviews

Bus Simulator 27 – PS5 Review

It seems like every job going has had a simulator game or two dedicated to it. Although, I'd wager the humble driver has featured in the most. Bus Simulator 27 narrows down that broad range and puts you behind the wheel of a bus. Who'd have guessed? For this iteration, development was handled by Simteract, not stillalive studios who worked on the previous titles. Despite Bus Simulator 21 Next Stop receiving mostly positive reviews, will this change of team work out for the best? Or is this a bus we'd rather have missed? Bus Simulator 27 is out now, and is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Build a Mighty Fleet of Buses in Bus Simulator 27! With just having finished a review for Train Sim World 7, and currently playing House Flipper Remastered Collection, a lot of ...

26Aug

By Jordan RookerNo Comments

Previews & Early Access

Sandustry – PC Early Access Preview

Sandustry is an automation and building sandbox game now available in early access. In development by Lantto Games with publishing by Hooded Horse (Fogpiercer, Manor Lords), create increasingly complex factory systems to harvest sand and other materials for gold to advance your builds. You'll also uncover more about the ancient civilization on the planet as you dig deeper to discover mysteries buried below. It is currently only available via Steam for PC, Mac, and SteamOS/Linux. No House on a Rock Here, But Factory Below the Sand Building and automation games come in all shapes and sizes. For me, StarRupture, Satisfactory, Factorio and RimWorld come to mind. So what's this little pixel game Sandustry about? How can I take tiny pixels and make my own factory? Well let's take a look togeth...

21Aug

By Kyle McGrathNo Comments

PC Reviews

Project P.I.T.T – PC Review

I have been dabbling in more games that look great at killing time. This time my eyes are set on Project P.I.T.T a game that was developed by the team Froke. From what the pictures show all I have to do is push some cute little ducks into an unknown pit. That does not sound too bad, if you wish to check the game out for yourself then it will be on Steam. A Demo is also available via the link here. And I thought I was a bottomless pit. Gameplay We start off in an elevator at a new job, after leaving it we have one simple task. Feed the pit! Players will do this by crafting ducks via a nearby machine but will slowly over time unlock other items to. As items are gathered and thrown down into the pit a combo will trigger leading to bonus cash. A machine nearby offers upgrades for you to b...

27May

By Mike CreweNo Comments

PlayStation Reviews

NITRO GEN OMEGA – PS5 Review

Giant mechs will always have a place in my heart. No matter the medium, mechs are inherently cool. That's why I was very excited to get my hands on NITRO GEN OMEGA. This slick, anime-inspired title has you take control of your own customisable crew of mech pilots in a post-apocalyptic world. Developed by DESTINYbit, this stylish tactical RPG looks like it could be something special. Is that the case, though? It certainly looks the part, but is there enough substance here to match the impressive visuals? NITRO GEN OMEGA is out right now, and is available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store. NITRO GEN OMEGA: Style and Substance! AI has overrun the world. Humanity is barely surviving. Sounds eerily familiar so far... Survivors ...

22May

By Mike CreweNo Comments

PlayStation Reviews

Hydroneer – PS5 Review

If you're a PC gamer, chances are you've played a mining automation sandbox videogame before. There are a lot out there, with many seemingly having something to set them apart from the rest. But which category does Hydroneer belong to? An innovative title for the genre, or something that does little to showcase itself? Developed by Foulball Hangover, Hydroneer is finally available for consoles! Originally released on Steam in 2020, it has seen a plethora of updates over the years. Now, Hydroneer is available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S! Hydroneer, Hydro Far, Hydro Wherever You Are Hydroneer is actually a title I'm rather familiar with despite never having played it. The YouTube channel Let's Game It Out made several videos on it that usually resulted in it slowing to a cr...

7May

By JasonNo Comments

PC Reviews

Global Rescue – PC Review

If you have ever sat in traffic on a local road thinking, "I could run this town better if they just gave me a blue light and a siren button," then developers PeDePe GbR have heard your prayers. Global Rescue is the latest "save the world from your swivel chair" simulator to hit the PC, and it is a weirdly personal journey into the heart of emergency management. Thunderbird Two to Thunderbird One, do you read me? Most games of this category tuck you away in a fictional metropolis like "Night City" or "Liberty City." But PeDePe GbR, the mad geniuses behind City Bus Manager, decided that was not enough. They wanted us to suffer, or thrive, in our own backyards. Naturally, I did not pick London or New York. I picked my old hometown of Folkestone. Why manage the NYPD when you can manage the ...

28Apr

By Kyle McGrathNo Comments

PC Reviews

Sintopia – PC Review

A new management sim hits the Steam store, and this time we will be punishing the damned in Sintopia. Where we take the role of overlooking the hellish realm for the big man himself. The game is out now on Steam for £29.99, with also a Deluxe Edition, that nets you the soundtrack and art book. Damned if you do, damned if you don't. Gameplay Sintopia splits has the player watching over two domains, the Overworld where the denizens called Humus live. And the Underworld, where you will punish - or, well, reform them - into better people. There is a story mode that will take you step by step on how to build an efficient hell. Players will get buildings that aid in dealing with one of the seven deadly sins. Most of your efficiency will be based on the roads and paths you create, since si...

13Apr

By Jordan RookerNo Comments

Previews & Early Access

Animalkind – PC Early Access Preview

Animalkind is a cozy crafting co-op now available in early access on PC. Play as a small, lovable quadruped summoned to a mysterious island with development and publishing by Uncommon Games. Explore the open world with the assistance of an ancient mech and develop a growing community, alone or with a trio of friends. It's only available now in early access through Steam. Animalkind of Adorable I should really have shown this game to my daughter first to see her reaction. She loves games with animals as well as crafting games like Minecraft. Just the sight of the critters I'm sure will excite her to play. But anyhow, Animalkind looks pretty cute to me too so I thought I'd check it out. Let me tell you about it below. Gameplay Animalkind is an open world co-op crafting adventure wher...

8Apr

By CharlieNo Comments

PC Reviews

Hozy – PC Review

Hozy, developed by Come On Studio and published by tinyBuild, just released on Steam on March 30th. Discover your new passion for restoring the sense of community that once filled the streets of your hometown. Room by room, space by space. Hozy? Homey? Cozy? Who doesn't enjoy cleaning? Exactly. Everyone. Not a task I'm looking forward to, personally. Cleaning in video games tho? Now THAT is a different story. Gameplay Each level in Hozy follows roughly the same loop. First of all, you need to remove the heaps and heaps of trash that are covering the entire ground. With all of that out of the way, you have easy access to the floors that desperately need some sweeping. Then you clean the windows and throw some paint on the walls if the wallpaper is really beyond saving. And voilà! Yo...