Simulation - Page 21 of 43

14Apr

By JasonNo Comments

Moviehouse – PC Review

Moviehouse by Latvian-based Odyssey Studios and published by Assemble Entertainment is a single-player tycoon game for PC that was released on the 5th of April. If you have ever wanted to try and run your own movie studio, then this is promising to be the game for you! Lights, Camera, Action! Steven Spielberg watch out! There is a new kid in town! Can I make a successful movie and reap the financial rewards? Let's find out! Gameplay Starting in the 80s with a small film crew, the setup in principle is easy to initially get your head around. The screen shows an isometric view of a square plot of land where all of your movie studio company will grow. Looking like a diorama, there is a small trailer where you will hire a writer before getting them to create your first script. You g...

13Apr

By Stuart3 Comments

PC Reviews

EA Sports PGA Tour – PC Review

EA Sports have returned! Well they haven't really returned, but they have removed Rory and left behind Tiger. It's now the age of EA Sports PGA Tour. Yes it's a mouthful, but it works. Recently released, we managed to take to the course and on the first tee. EA Sports PGA Tour, Fore the Golfers! How are you finding EA Sports PGA Tour? Do you have a favourite course, and why is it Augusta? Let us know in the comments. Gameplay As with any golf game, the main focus for me is how the game feels to play. Golf as a game is all about the connection from backswing through the transition to downswing. So how does EA Sports PGA Tour handle that feeling? Actually really well. With EA's new Purestrike system, it brings a more fluid system to your golf swing. Incorporating 20 shot types with fluid...

5Apr

By Olivia HoultonNo Comments

Switch Reviews

Sushi Bar Express – Switch Review

I was fortunate to look at Sushi Bar Express, a new simulation game that is sure to make you want to quit your career and become a sushi chef. Sushi Bar Express is brought to you by Funbox media, a well-established publishing company that has brought you the likes of Bibi & Tina: New Adventures with horses, and quirky games like Pretty Girls Games Collection 3. You can grab Sushi Bar Express for £24.99 on the Switch store. Are you a Cooking Mama fan looking for a new challenge? Being quite a big Cooking Mama fan, I was extremely excited to find out that a similar game was being released that focused completely on sushi. Although I myself do not like sushi, I was pleasantly surprised. If you are a fan of these types of simulation games, let me know below if you are excited t...

30Mar

By Kyle McGrathNo Comments

PC Reviews

Arena Renovation – PC Review

Now out in early access, let's look again at Arena Renovation, created by Nesalis Games and published by PlayWays S.A. and FreeMind S.A. This immersive renovation sim is available to pick up on steam for £11.39. Let's get to work! After playing the preview Arena Renovation - First Job, I'm looking forward to the full game release and to see what additional features the team at Nesalis Games have in store. Here's hoping to see more areas and furniture for the players to use. Gameplay The main goal of the players in Arena Renovation is to remove all rubbish, fix electricals, clean up the various sports centres and turn a profit. There are four levels to help the player learn the fundamentals starting with the Table Tennis Hall that was available to the players in the preview. Levels ar...

21Mar

By Mark HudsonNo Comments

PC Reviews

IXION – PC Review

"IXION is an unrelenting, city-building odyssey across the stars. As Administrator of the Tiqqun, DOLOS’ prototype space station, you are tasked with balancing preservation and exploration as you manage infrastructure, resources and crew. Can you keep the flame of humanity alight in the cold dark?" Developed for PC by Bulwark Studios and published by Kasedo Games, IXION is a story-driven colony-sim set amongst the stars. Released back in December 2022, join me as I take a look at the game to see how it holds up some 4 years later. The Best Last Humanity Has To Offer Confident in their logic, and ignorant to the consequences of their technology, mankind has brought about its own destruction. Unfathomable malfunctions have caused the VOHLE engine - humanity's greatest achievement - to r...

Arena Renovation: First Job – PC Preview

17Mar

By Kyle McGrathNo Comments

Previews & Early Access

Arena Renovation: First Job – PC Preview

The Polish development team at Nesalis Games, who created Safari Park Ranger, has been working on their new game Arena Renovation: First Job. A simulation game that will have you give stadiums and sports centres new life. Publishers PlayWay S.A. and FreeMind S.A. helped them make this possible. Pick this up when it releases for early access on March 27th this year. Go team Renovation! I jumped at the chance to check out the Arena Renovation: First Job prologue. What caught my eye with this game, is fixing up old stadiums and being a caretaker to them. The pressure washer looked fun to use and levelling up your character to improve your stats made it more eye catching. Gameplay The areas I got to fix and decorate were; the locker room, utility room, and sports area. Each room requir...

14Mar

By Mark HudsonNo Comments

Previews & Early Access

SteamWorld Build – PC Preview

SteamWorld Build is a steampunk city builder, the first city builder game in the SteamWorld series. In order to escape a dying planet, build your mining town and dig to find vital long-lost technology. Developed by Thunderful Development and published by Thunderful Publishing, SteamWorld Build is coming soon to PC and console. Join me as I check out the early demo. And So The Story Begins "In SteamWorld Build, you must escape a dying planet by building a mining town to dig up vital long-lost technology. Meet the ever-growing needs of your citizens, trade resources and defend your mine from the creatures that lurk below." We play as Jack and Alice Clutchsprocket - a grandpa and granddaughter duo who act as the managers for our town. Under the ever-watchful eye of Gunn-Britt Gildenwire,...

13Mar

By Mathew JanesNo Comments

PC Reviews

A Hero’s Rest – PC Review

Have you ever wanted to run a small town for heroes and adventurers to relax, have a drink, buy some armour and weapons, or even train and pick up a quest? Well, Vanargand Games has given us just that with A Hero's Rest. Before we jump into some details of the game, firstly it would be worth mentioning Vanargand Games. They are a new Indie Developer comprised of 2 people, a married couple with a passion for video games. After looking at the developer's site it seems to be their first release. Do your best in A Hero's Rest Have you heard of this title before? What are you looking forward to doing or seeing from this? Let us know in the Comments. Gameplay A Hero's Rest as mentioned above is a town building/management simulator game that allows you to buy some land, build either a tav...

7Mar

By Kyle McGrathNo Comments

PC Reviews

Hotel Renovator – PC Review

I am so happy to be talking about Hotel Renovator, one of the many games soon to be released by the development team at Two Horizon and published by Focus Entertainment. This game is to be released today (March 7th 2023) on Steam for £20.99 with other entries lined up such as Aqua Park Renovator and Camp Builder coming sometime in the future. Hotel Restoration, Lawsuits not included I have had this game on my wish list for a while now, being a simulator games lover. Mainly ones based on occupations like House Flipper, or Gas Station Simulator. When I saw that I could renovate and manage my very own hotel I was happy to see what I can create with the tools, furniture, and colour palettes I would be able to use in this game. Gameplay The premise of the story is you inherit an old run-dow...

Chef Life: A Restaurant Simulator – PC Review

6Mar

By MikeNo Comments

PC Reviews

Chef Life: A Restaurant Simulator – PC Review

From developer Cyanide Studio (Styx: Master of Shadows) and publisher Nacon (Steel Rising) is Chef Life: A Restaurant Simulator. Much like the title suggests, Chef Life is a third-person management sim like Two Point Campus. Out of the frying pan and into the fire, you begin with all the responsibilities of the manager and head chef of a new restaurant. Thanks to your partner Kassim and several other NPCs hopefully you rise and earn that first Michelin star. Chef Life is available now on PC as well as Switch, Xbox and PlayStation consoles. Can you stand the heat in Chef Life or should you get out of the kitchen? Gordon Ramsay, I am not but I had a very good time playing Chef Life. I only wish actual cooking was as easy. I'd love to hear what you think of the game so comment below. G...