Sandbox & Open World - Page 3 of 6

12May

By Gareth TruemanNo Comments

Infinite Links Review

Developed by Exe-Create and published by KEMCO. Infinite Links is an action turn-based RPG. It was released on the 12th of May 2022 for the Xbox One, Series S/X, Playstation 4/5, PC, and Nintendo Switch. The forces of evil are strong in this one so caution ahead of this Infinite Links Review. Infinite Links - It's A Final Chrono Crossover Here we are with another RPG. The trend is rising and rising and if I'm being honest I really don't mind. I grew up playing RPGs like Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest as well as favourites like Grandia and Chrono Trigger. But during recent times the abundance of RPGs being made makes a lot of them really poor in gameplay. Does Infinite Links fit into that category? Well, I'm here to tell you. If you enjoyed this review then why not check out my latest ...

24Mar

By JasonNo Comments

PC Reviews

Instruments of Destruction Review

Instruments of Destruction by Illinois-based devs Radiangames is a single-player vehicle building sim that has you creating machines to knock down structures. Available on PC and currently in early access, the destruction seems slightly familiar for some reason upon first glance. Instruments of Destruction - The Ultimate Stress Reliever? Let's check out what the mayhem is all about! If you enjoy reading my article, feel free to take a look at my others here. Remember we have a discord channel that you can join which is a friendly place where we talk not only about games and tech but also the latest deals and anything else that's on peoples' minds! Gameplay A game about creating a vehicle and trying to knock down structures, and boy do these structures come down in a very realistic ...

The Sims 4: Carnaval Streetwear Kit Review

17Mar

By JasonNo Comments

PC Reviews

The Sims 4: Carnaval Streetwear Kit Review

The Sims 4 recently had a new dlc drop in the form of the Brazillian-inspired Carnaval Streetwear Kit. At £4.99, is this kit a must-have for the hardcore players? Dance Like Nobody's Watching! With the word "Carnaval" playing havoc with my spellchecker as it is Portuguese for "Carnival", let's see what this is all about! Gameplay The Carnaval Streetwear kit has been designed in partnership with Brazilian drag queen and singer-songwriter Pabllo Vittar. Together they have drawn up a wardrobe of clothing and accessories to celebrate the vibrancy of Brazil's iconic Carnaval. With a vivid array of multicoloured neon shirts, tees, crop tops and dresses both for men and women, Pabllo has brought their ideas to life. With a majority of the Sims dlc's, your people can only wear th...

28Feb

By Jordan RookerNo Comments

PC Reviews

Elex II Review

Elex II, the next instalment of the choice-driven, open-world RPG series by Piranha Bytes (Gothic, Risen, Elex) hits shelves on Tuesday, March 1st. With publishing by THQ Nordic, Elex II will be available simultaneously on PC, PS4/PS5, and Xbox One/Series X/S. Step back into the world of Magalan and unite the factions against a hostile alien threat. The Story of Magalan Continues in Elex II There are many series of games out there that you can easily play in a piecemeal fashion. Some that come to mind are the different Call of Duty, Battlefield, and even Grand Theft Auto. Most have a campaign that is not directly dependent upon one another in the series. Then you have game series like Dying Light, Final Fantasy, and even Destiny. Each you can pick up at any point along with the stor...

Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream

24Feb

By Mike DifferNo Comments

PlayStation Reviews

Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream

Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream is the latest instalment in the Atelier franchise. It continues the trend of single-player RPGs in a somewhat open-world akin to late 1700s or early 1800s Europe. It was developed and published by Koei Tecmo who have been part of the series since it began on the PS1 in 1997. I was excited to play the game after having enjoyed the Atelier Mysterious Trilogy Deluxe Pack. If you are a fan of the series then I have no doubt you will too. And if you are interested, you can read my review here of the original Atelier Mysterious Trilogy here. The Adventure Continues! Atelier Sophie 2 is available on February 25th on PC, Nintendo Switch, PS4 & PS5. The TC team and I would love to hear your thoughts and opinions on Atelier Sophie 2. So d...

20Dec

By Gareth TruemanNo Comments

Xbox Reviews

JWE2: Early Cretaceous Pack DLC Review

Developed and published by Frontier Games. Jurassic World Evolution 2 is the sequel to the hit smash Jurassic World Evolution. It was released on November 9th on the Playstation 4/5, Xbox One, Xbox One Series S/X, and PC. But today we take a look at the JWE2: Early Cretaceous Pack DLC Review Early Cretaceous Pack DLC It was only last month that Jurassic World Evolution 2 graced us with its presence. A month later and we get the first taste of some DLC in the form of the Early Cretaceous Pack. So will these new dinosaurs add something to the game or will they just go extinct (bad pun I know)? If you enjoyed this little review then why not check out my review for Jurassic World Evolution 2 here. You can also catch up with what the rest of the Thumb Culture team are up to on our social m...

6Dec

By Jordan RookerNo Comments

PC Reviews, Previews & Early Access

Core Keeper Preview

Core Keeper is a 1-8 player co-op sandbox adventure with mining, crafting, building, fighting, and farming elements. It is in development by Pugstorm (Radical Rabbit Stew) with publishing by Sold Out (Mechwarrior 5: Mercenaries, Disjunction, KeyWe). It is now available for "Open Alpha" via requesting access from the Steam store page. Currently Pugstorm is planning for an early 2022 release but as always that is subject to change. Explore The Depths of Core Keeper Pixel graphics games like Core Keeper seem to be becoming a genre of their own. Originally it felt like they were trying to have a nostalgic theme to them. But as they've become more and more common, I can't say that this is still the case. To be honest I can't remember specifically when they slid into the mainstream. If you...

29Nov

By Jordan RookerNo Comments

Previews & Early Access

Dysterra Preview

Dysterra is a survival, crafting, and multiplayer open world game currently in development by Reality MagiQ (Space Block Buster, Special Force VR: Infinity War) with publishing by Kakao Games (Elyon, Path of Exile). It currently doesn't have a planned release date but it recently had a beta test week from November 15th thru the 28th. I was able to dip a toe into the game to see what it's all about. As of right now Dysterra may only be found on PC via Steam. Dysterra - Gather, Craft, Build, etc. etc. For a game not having any sort of planned release date, Dysterra looks dang pretty. But then there comes the question of which is more important to you as a gamer. Do you prefer a game that looks amazing but may not have the best gameplay? Or would you rather play one that may not look gr...

29Nov

By Gareth TruemanNo Comments

Xbox Reviews

Maneater: Truth Quest DLC Review

Developed and published by Tripwire Interactive. Maneater: Truth Quest is the DLC to the hugely popular video game Maneater. Released on Playstation 4/5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X, and PC on 31st of August 2021. Maneater: Truth Quest - It's Never Save To Go Back In The Water When I first played Maneater I was absolutely amazing at how a game where you play as a shark could be. It blew me away at how good it was and when I finished it. I remember thinking that it had so much to offer and I couldn't wait to see if they were going to release some DLC for the game. Well in August I got my wish as the Truth Quest DLC was released. So let's jump back in the water and take a chunk out of this DLC, shall we? If you enjoyed this review then why not check out my review for the base game of Man...

19Nov

By Gareth TruemanNo Comments

Xbox Reviews

Jurassic World Evolution 2 Review

Developed and published by Frontier Games. Jurassic World Evolution 2 is the sequel to the hit smash Jurassic World Evolution. It was released on November 9th on the Playstation 4/5, Xbox One, Xbox One Series S/X, and PC. Jurassic World Evolution 2 - Sequels Find A Way For as long as I can remember I have been a fan of building simulator games going all the way back to Sim City on the PC in the early 90s. Playing the first Jurassic World Evolution was an absolute treat. A fantastic game that appeared out of nowhere and took players by surprise. So now we take a look at the Xbox One Series X version of the sequel and see if it holds up as a true successor. As usual, if you enjoyed this review then why not check out my latest one here. You can also catch up with what the rest of the Thu...