Simulation - Page 7 of 45

9May

By MikeNo Comments

Spellcaster University – PS5 Review

The original Steam release of Spellcaster University was developed and published by Sneaky Yak Studio back in 2021. If you want to learn more about the PC release, why not check out our original review? But for now, four years later, we have developer Red Art Games to thank for this new console version. This latest edition is available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S. For this review I got my hands on the PlayStation 5 version. I Wish My Time at University Was This Magical Everybody has imagined having magical powers at some point in their lives, right? Whether it's daydreaming about receiving a Hogwarts letter whilst you should be paying attention in school, or wishing that you could just disappear after a particularly awkward interaction,...

9May

By Kyle McGrathNo Comments

PC Reviews

Haunted House Renovator – PC Review

I enjoy when a sim takes a nice premise like cleaning/cooking and adds a nice difference. Which is where the Haunted House Renovator by Image Power S.A. comes in! A simulation game all about cleaning old abandoned homes while encountering and dealing with ghosts. If that’s caught your eye, then it’s out now on Steam for £16.75. “This house… is clean.” — Seth Grahame-Smith: Poltergeist [1982] Gameplay The game starts you off in your inherited apartment, which serves as a tutorial and a hub, with the elevator allowing you to start the next mission at any time. Here you learn the basics of banishing various spirits and renovating the rooms themselves. Renovating is the simpler part; using a variety of haunted tools, repair damaged or broken floors and furniture, or entirely replace the...

7May

By CharlieNo Comments

PC Reviews

Cash Cleaner Simulator – PC Review

“Check it, clean it, sort it, ship it.” Cash Cleaner Simulator, developed by Mind Control Games and published by Forklift Interactive, lets you experience what it could possibly be like to have tons of cash in your hands. The game releases for PC on May 8th, with a version for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S coming later this year. Please note that this game uses AI-generated images for some phone contact icons and simple wall art. Cash Is King What, you think a bunch of money is just gonna magically fall from the sky?? Well, uh, in this game, it kinda does do that. Sure, it's not all yours to keep, and not necessarily legally acquired, but still. The sky is the limit, and you can stack your cash 'till you reach it. So, let's have a look! Gameplay Cash Cleaner Simulator has a ...

2May

By StuartNo Comments

PC Reviews

Spreadcheat – PC Review

Working for a big national company, I get stuck into my fair share of spreadsheets. And I'm not even mad about it. Because I, Stuart, Co-Editor In Chief of Thumb Culture, love a good spreadsheet. So when we were approached to cover this completely different game, I immediately jumped at the opportunity. Spreadcheat by Games People Play and Rubarb is a puzzle game like no other. Although it's not releasing until the 5th May, so you'll need to add it your Steam Wishlist for now! Spread The Wealth This is not a long game and so this review is going to be a short. I'll tell you that straight away. But that doesn't mean this isn't the perfect formula for a fun little game. So sit back and let's head back in time to the 1990s. Gameplay Let's set the Spreadcheat scene. You're the new kid on c...

Rival Stars Horse Racing: VR Edition – Quest 3 Review

30Apr

By StuartNo Comments

VR Reviews

Rival Stars Horse Racing: VR Edition – Quest 3 Review

Rival Stars Horse Racing: VR Edition aims to recreate the thrills of the track. Developed by PikPok, this immersive simulation lets you live your dreams of becoming an equestrian champion right in your own home. It's available on the Meta Store for £16. Now, whilst I can appreciate the odd horse race now and again, I came into this review with an open mind. Yay or Neigh! How is this game going to line up against other simulation games? Is it going to run its course quickly? Let's find out as we await the starters orders. Gameplay So, firing up the game, you are greeted by a phone call from your “Mean Boss”. After a few minutes, you are then released into the main game. Follow a few prompts to get you to your first horse, and the dream is made a reality. You now have your very own horse...

28Apr

By Alex CrooksNo Comments

PC Reviews

Hanako’s Flower Shop – PC Review

Hanako's Flower Shop is the newest release from FantaJI Games which invites you to build beautiful bouquets whilst meeting all sorts of interesting characters. With a big focus on story, the game explores tales of grief, happiness and more as you learn about your family history and the people living in the village with you. Pick a couple flowers and have Hanako tie them up with a nice bow Currently available on Steam, you can grab Hanako's Flower Shop for £11.51 thanks to an introductory offer! Let's see how much this game packs in for a relatively small price. Gameplay What seems like a normal shop game is actually so much deeper than that. The game sets the tone with backstory and side characters, highlighting different emotions you're going to face as you play. The story sta...

15Apr

By Kyle McGrathNo Comments

Previews & Early Access

Used Cars Simulator – PC Preview

Used Cars Simulator is (you guessed it!) a simulator game developed by DreamWay Games and published by none other than (you guessed it again!) PlayWay S.A. The game features an open world and is available on Steam in Early Access. Hit or Miss, you decide! Gameplay Used Cars Simulator drops you right into a seedy bar, and your objective is to speak to a woman in a red dress named Mercedes. She asks you to perform a stunt in her car, which, after the case, turns out to be her boyfriend’s. After her angry boyfriend demands that you fix his car, an onlooker offers you the opportunity to fix up cars for profit. There are two ways to get used cars: illegally and legally. The legal way is to either find someone selling via your computer, or people with their parked shabby cars out...

Train Sim World 5 DLC – Expanding Tracks

13Apr

By StuartNo Comments

PC Reviews

Train Sim World 5 DLC – Expanding Tracks

Train Sim World 5 is constantly getting new DLC packs added. Just take a look at all the ones I've reviewed! Improving the amount of track that you can cover. All while giving you more trains to drive. In this article, we're going to take a look at a couple of the latest packs to let you know just how this amazingly immersive game is expanding. Track Your Success Now I'm not a train spotter, but working on the railway for the last 15 years gives me an appreciation for these incredible machines. So let's check out our first pack in the Train Sim World 5 DLC. Cardiff City Network - 18th March 2025 Starting off in South Wales, you embark on Cardiff's city network, which features over 20 stations, each accurately modelled. These include stations such as Radyr, Coryton, Penarth, and Cardiff...

Electrician Simulator VR – Quest 3 Review

11Apr

By StuartNo Comments

VR Reviews

Electrician Simulator VR – Quest 3 Review

Electric circuits can be a dangerous gig. Thankfully, Take It Studio! has created a game that gives you a glimpse into the world of a spark. In Electrician Simulator VR you get to know the basics, without the danger associated with playing with electricity. I Lied On My CV To Get This Job Having been previously released on the PC, the VR version was built from the ground up. Aiming to replicate what real-life electricians would get up to. Does it pass the judgment of TC's resident VR Sim expert? Let's find out Gameplay You start the game by being thrust into a nice little tutorial. It takes you through the basics that you need for your gameplay. That includes repairing outlets and switches, running new cables, as well as connecting electrical appliances. This tutorial is actually se...

Train Sim World 5: Thomas & Friends – PC Review

11Apr

By StuartNo Comments

PC Reviews

Train Sim World 5: Thomas & Friends – PC Review

As a train lover, I grew up with Thomas the Tank Engine. So when Dovetail Games announced a Thomas & Friends pack, I was excited. No, that doesn't do it justice. I was over the moon. My head derailed with a million different thoughts of what could be. Thankfully, now we have the Train Sim World 5: Thomas & Friends DLC. How Does Thomas Eat? He Chew-Chews While you might be hoping to journey around Sodor, unfortunately, that isn't the case. Which brings us onto something to be aware of. You MUST own the West Somerset Railway pack to be able to utilise the Thomas & Friends pack. Now we've got that out of the way, let's get down to business. Gameplay Thomas and his friends, Diesel, Annie and Clarabel have travelled to West Somerset. After Sir Topham Hatt receives an invitation,...