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Fishing Barents Sea Review – Going Overboard

6Mar

By DanNo Comments

Fishing Barents Sea Review – Going Overboard

Get your waterproofs and rods at the ready as we sail the rocky seas in Fishing: Barents Sea Complete Edition. Developed by Misc Games and published by Astragon, Fishing: Barents Sea Complete Edition is available on PC, Nintendo Switch, Xbox and Playstation 4. Released on the 10th December 2019, this edition of the game comes with extras to lure you in. Today I am diving into the Switch port of the game, keep reading to find out how rocky these seas actually were. Gameplay So what makes Fishing: Barents Sea Complete Edition different from some of the other fishing games? This fishing simulator is a commercial take. So not only do you have to catch the fish, there is a whole other side where you need to maximize your income to assist with progression within the in-game career. You sta...

Two Point Hospital Review – I’ve Got A Bad Case Of Lovin’ You

2Mar

By TC Staff Writer1 Comment

PlayStation Reviews

Two Point Hospital Review – I’ve Got A Bad Case Of Lovin’ You

Back in the 90s, Bullfrog Productions were on top, creating hits, and making tidal waves with their Theme series. The first title Theme Park went on to receive countless rereleases, and multiple sequels. However, it's spiritual successor Theme Hospital remained a cult classic, and only ever received a smattering of ports. For years, fans have clamoured for a new entry, and whilst there's been pretenders, nothing has lived up to the heights set back in 1997. Until now. Two Point Hospital, created by Two Point Studios, is the sequel we always wanted. When the game's development is lead by Mark Webley and Gary Carr, two gentlemen responsible for the creation and direction of Theme Hospital, you can be sure it's worth booking an appointment. Originally released on PC in August 2018, Two ...

Arcade Tycoon Preview – Come Push The Buttons

28Feb

By CraigNo Comments

PC Reviews, Previews & Early Access

Arcade Tycoon Preview – Come Push The Buttons

Developed by Squidpunch Studios, Arcade Tycoon is an Early Access management sim in which you take control of and maintain an arcade. I'm not usually one to look at early access games for review, however, lately I've been curious about giving this type of a game a try, so what better opportunity than to take one for a review spin. Arcade Tycoon released on Steam's Early Access program back in September and it was pretty bare-bones at the time, So I figured I would give the devs the chance to put some more content into it before I tackled the write-up. So let's get in and see where it's at right now. Gameplay Arcade Tycoon has a very simple gameplay model. It is a management simulator set in an arcade. You start the campaign by selecting a building, then start purchasing arcade machines i...

18Feb

By TC Staff WriterNo Comments

Switch Reviews

Help Me Doctor – Diagnosis Disaster

There's a variety of reasons why we play video games. It could be for pure fun, the challenge, the art, or the social commentary. And thanks to digital distribution, it has made it possible for small studios and teams to put out content that genuinely challenges your views in ways you didn't expect. Help Me Doctor, developed by IceTorch Interactive and released on Switch by Ultimate Games S.A, claims it will force you to face the moral obligations doctors face on a daily basis. But when you consider Ultimate Games S.A's height of social commentary was with their "hit" title Wanking Simulator, these claims quickly fall flaccid. Gameplay Help Me Doctor gives you your own practice to run. You'll see a series of patients and must diagnose their aliments, and ensure all their insurance...

Coffee Talk Xbox Review – Spilling The Tea On It

6Feb

By ArNo Comments

Xbox Reviews

Coffee Talk Xbox Review – Spilling The Tea On It

Are you ready for some hot, hot tea on Coffee Talk, the newly released indie game from Toge Productions? Well good, because you’ve come to the right place. Pull up a chair and allow me to pour you a hot cup of coffee, which I’ve got pretty good at over the last few hours of playing this game. Available now on Xbox One, PS4, PC and Switch, Coffee Talk’s central premise of caffeinated chill is a fascinating concept, but one that might leave some gamers out in the cold. Gameplay The main theme of Coffee Talk is that of listening to the problems of others and trying to help them while you serve them warm drinks on a rainy night in Seattle. That’s kind of it. The cast of characters is rich and varied, and while the dialogue is perhaps a little stilted at times, their stories touch on s...

Ultimate Fishing Simulator PCVR Review – If There’s Better, Let Minnow.

28Jan

By Jay ArmstrongNo Comments

PC Reviews

Ultimate Fishing Simulator PCVR Review – If There’s Better, Let Minnow.

In a world where the term Virtual Reality is almost synonymous with the likes of Beat Saber and Boneworks it’s quite refreshing to sit back and relax whilst playing arguably one of the most in-depth games I’ve witnessed in VR. Ultimate Fishing Simulator; developed by Bit Golem and published by Ultimate Games S.A. as part of a Kickstarter campaign back in 2017, shows you that you don’t need crazy physics or frantic rhythm to have an immersive and fun virtual experience. Gameplay It’s worth noting at this stage that I have zero real-world knowledge of fishing outside of needing a rod, a bit of bait and to cast off into some water. It turns out fishing is a lot more complex than I had ever fathomed. I’ve started wrapping my head around line tension, different reels, even the size of the hoo...

Paranoia: Happiness Is Mandatory Review – And Who Knows If You’ll Like It?

21Jan

By ArNo Comments

PC Reviews

Paranoia: Happiness Is Mandatory Review – And Who Knows If You’ll Like It?

Think Big Brother meets Red Dwarf meets the Fallout Vault meets Black Mirror and you’ll have an idea of what recently released CRPG Paranoia: Happiness Is Mandatory is all about. Developed by Black Shamrock & Cyanide, published by BigBen Interactive and available on the Epic Games Store for Windows PC, Paranoia does what it says on the tin from the outset. Happiness might be mandatory in this game, but it’s certainly not an easy mindset to get into. Especially with the all-seeing Friend Computer breathing down your neck at every turn. So, how do you ensure the survival of the happiest when you don’t know what the hell’s going on? Let’s dive in and find out. Gameplay Paranoia throws you in at the deep end from the beginning, waking you up from your cloning tank and walking yo...

Euro Truck Simulator 2: Road to the Black Sea DLC – Turkey in time for Christmas!

7Jan

By KevynNo Comments

PC Reviews

Euro Truck Simulator 2: Road to the Black Sea DLC – Turkey in time for Christmas!

Firstly apologies for the delay in getting this one out, but in usual Christmas tradition (for me at least), I received the one gift, nobody wants to receive and no I’m not talking about socks! I got the flu! I’m a huge fan of the Truck Sim series of games. One of the most appealing things to me about simulator games is the ability to do things you wouldn’t be able to do or necessarily want to do in everyday life. Euro Truck Simulator 2 (referred to as ETS 2 throughout the article) from SCS Software ticks so many boxes for me, It’s relaxing, enjoyable and as challenging as you want it to be. The original game itself released seven years ago! It still looks fresh, it still drives well and every year we’re treated to 1-2 map expansions plus patches that introduce more free conten...

10Dec

By CraigNo Comments

PC Reviews

Mechwarrior 5: Mercenaries Review – All Systems Nominal

Mechwarrior 5: Mercenaries is a game that I have been waiting for since about 2005. The Mechwarrior series has been all but dead since the last iteration released in 2002, aside from the online multiplayer-only Mechwarrior: Online. There hasn't been a single-player entry in the series since Mechwarrior 4 launched on PC in 2002. Now, finally, Piranha Games is bringing us giant stompy robots in a single-player game. Originally slated for release in December 2018, Mechwarrior 5: Mercenaries was met with a slew of delays, pushing it back to December 10th 2019. Now the time is here to hop in our BattleMechs and take on the review. Reactor: Online. Sensors: Online. Weapons: Online. All Systems Nominal. Let's do this, Pilots. Gameplay Mechwarrior 5: Mercenaries is a first-person BattleMech...

Ultra Off-Road 2019: Alaska Review – Left In The Cold

5Dec

By CraigNo Comments

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Ultra Off-Road 2019: Alaska Review – Left In The Cold

Introduction In the faraway frozen lands of Alaska, the air is still and quiet. The rumble of big trucks can be heard echoing through the canyons. Ultra Off-Road 2019: Alaska developed and published by IceTorch Interactive, sets out to capture the feeling of driving through the tundra. IceTorch Interactive is an indie Steam developer, with a short history of published games. Without blithering on, let's just jump into the review and see how the game is, shall we? Gameplay Ultra Off-Road 2019: Alaska is an off-road driving game. The whole point of the game is to get from point A to point B, navigating through trees and over rocks along the way. On your trek through the tundras of Alaska, you collect food, repair kits and fuel to help you get to where you're going. There are a handful of ...