Sports Games

Tiebreak: Official game of the ATP and WTA – PC Review

28Aug

By Olivia HoultonNo Comments

Tiebreak: Official game of the ATP and WTA – PC Review

Tiebreak, developed by Big Ant Studios and published by Nacon, is the latest tennis simulation game to enter the arena. This is the newest game in Big Ant Studios' repertoire, with them being the masterminds behind AO Tennis. Having been in early access since January, Tiebreak has made the jump to a full release. Available across all consoles and PC, the game will cost you around £35-50 depending on platform. Is Tiebreak a Grand Slam? If you have played Tiebreak, we'd love to hear what you enjoyed! If you are yet to play, we hope that this review can help you towards making a decision. Either way, drop a comment below and share your thoughts! Gameplay With sports simulation games, there is a variety of game modes to explore. Tiebreak is no exception. It bolsters a career mode, tour...

26Aug

By StuartNo Comments

PlayStation Reviews

Monster Jam Showdown – PS5 Review

Monster Jam Showdown releases this week and with it comes a lot of interested fans of the monster truck series. Developed and published by Milestone, the game aims to deliver an experience as close to the real thing as possible, without getting into the driving seat. Releasing across all platforms, PlayStation, Xbox, PC and the Switch, get ready to take these 12,000-pound (weight) machines into the arena. This Game Is Jam Packed If you are a fan of Monster Trucks, keep reading to the end for something a bit different. Oh, don't forget to let us know which truck is your favourite! You'll never guess mine. Gameplay When you start up Monster Jam Showdown you get put straight into a nice easy to follow tutorial. Teaching you some of the basics in one of the three trucks that you are given ...

#DRIVE Rally is Revving Up for Early Access

24Aug

By Alex CrooksNo Comments

News & Updates

#DRIVE Rally is Revving Up for Early Access

During the Awesome Indies Showcase, developer and publisher Pixel Perfect Dude proudly announced September 25th, 2024 as the release date for the Early Access version of their upcoming game, #DRIVE Rally—an arcade rally racing game inspired by the racing scene, pop culture, and classic video games from the iconic ‘80s and ‘90s. Future racers will be able to jump into this mud-slinging, high-octane experience on Windows PC, macOS, and Linux via Steam— yes including Steam Deck— Epic Games Store and GOG at an Early Access price point of $19.99 USD - which is around £15.13. #DRIVE Rally Is Racing To The Finish Line In #DRIVE Rally, players take the wheel and speed through over 400 km of diverse rally tracks inspired by real-world locations. With 36 customisable cars divided into 3 uni...

23Aug

By JasonNo Comments

PC Reviews

House of Golf 2 – PC Review

House of Golf 2 by developers Starlight Games (originally named Atomicom), is the second entry in the crazy golf series. Released on the 16th of August on PlayStation, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, the Liverpool-based studio affectionately touted the game as "a labour of love", as well as a collaboration with Razer. Couch-based Crazy Golf with Family Fun! Does House of Golf 2 make it to the green following the 2019 success of its predecessor? Or does it find itself out of bounds? Let's take a quick putt over on PC! Gameplay House of Golf 2 allows you to play across unlockable crazy golf courses via either single-player or up to 4-player couch co-op. There is also a practice mode and an online championship for you to take part in. Starting at Beginner, you play through a series of cou...

21Aug

By JoeNo Comments

Switch Reviews

Phantom Spark – Switch Review

Phantom Spark is an indie racing game that released for the PC and Consoles on the 15th August 2024. Developed by Icelandic studio Ghosts and published by Coatsink (Thunderful Group), Phantom Spark’s quick restarts, smooth controls, and smoother soundtrack make for a chill time-trial racer that makes you ache for one more run. Phantom Spark – A Ghost of Racers Past? One of the ever-present games in my faithful PSP’s disc slot growing up was Wipeout Pure. I was terrible at it, of course (I was eight, to be fair). But! The feeling of speeding around those wide curves stuck with me. So when Phantom Spark seemed like I might be able to scratch that itch (and maybe redeem myself along the way), I was in. Gameplay Phantom Spark is made up of three Domains, each with 10 paths to speed your Sp...

26Apr

By Mal KeenanNo Comments

PC Reviews

Knock’em Out – PC Review

Do you ever find yourself in need of an effective way to vent some steam after a hectic day? Instead of punching friends or fellow students/colleagues, game developer Adribeh has kindly created a forum to allow you to safely punch your friends to a bloody pulp with Knock'em Out. This early-access game was released on 4th April. At the moment there's a sale on reducing the price to £3.99. The developer provides a simple description on its Steam page, "Keep a cool head to knock out your opponents in the most violent and fun way!" I got the chance to get within punching distance with fellow Thumb Culture reviewers Stuart and Kyle to give the game a fair whack. See what we thought below. A Smash Hit That's Hard To Beat! Nothing beats the adrenaline when clutching a win in a fast-paced multip...

25Oct

By Tom McMylorNo Comments

VR Reviews

Tennis On Court – PSVR2 Review

Tennis On Court is the first and currently only tennis game on the PSVR2 from developer Fishing Cactus and published by Decathlon. It is available on the PSVR2 and Meta Quest. Tennis On Ice It has been quite a while since I’ve played tennis in real life. Is Tennis On Court a good substitute or a way to get started playing? Gameplay There are quite a few menus in Tennis On Vourt upon booting up the game. You’ll start by creating your character. It’s a basic character customization system that isn’t too complex but you can make someone look unique. Single-player There are a few single-player options here ranging from tutorials and practice modes to long tournaments consisting of multiple difficulties and opponents. These take place on different court surfaces across the world that ...

20Sep

By Mal KeenanNo Comments

PC Reviews

Golf vs Zombies – PC Review

Golfing and surviving a zombie apocalypse. These two things you wouldn't necessarily put together. The developers, Sleepwalking Potatoes, have gone and done it in Golf vs. Zombies! It follows on from their past releases Earthworms, Lesson Learned, Bouncy Bob, and My Demon Wife. This unique take on this horror genre was released on 15th September on most platforms. I got my hands on the club and took a swing at this unique game. Read on to see what I thought of it. The Fairway to the Zombie Par-tee If have found zombie apocalypse games to have become stale then games like this get you excited. I for one have and it takes something unique to interest me. This is a quirky take on the genre providing a challenge but also some laughs. What's your favorite zombie survival game that you hav...

NBA 2K24: BLACK MAMBA EDITION – PS5 REVIEW

20Sep

By Olivia HoultonNo Comments

PlayStation Reviews

NBA 2K24: BLACK MAMBA EDITION – PS5 REVIEW

Celebrating 25 years of NBA 2K games, the team at Visual Concepts have brought us NBA 2K24. Players can put themselves into the shoes of the Black Mamba himself. By reliving some of the critical moments in Kobe Bryant's career, players can truly understand the ever-lasting influence Bryant has had in basketball. NBA 2K24 standard edition and Black Mamba edition are available to buy now on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch and PC. Is NBA 2K24 A Slam Dunk? I have been a fan of the NBA 2K series since 2014, getting the game as a present every Christmas. I can say that since that first game of NBA 2K14, there have been drastic improvements, with NBA 2K24 pushing those improvements even further. Tell me in the comments what game in the series was your first, and if y...

17Aug

By Olivia HoultonNo Comments

PC Reviews

F1 Manager 2023 – PC Review

The development team at Frontier Developments have brought us a new addition to the sporting simulation genre with F1 Manager 2023. Players can put themselves into the shoes of Toto Wolff or Guenther Steiner and battle their way to the top of the championship. F1 Manager 2023 is available to buy now on PC, PlayStation and Xbox for between £45 - 55 dependent on the system. Is F1 Manager 2023 in pole position for the best simulation sport game? I've only been an F1 fan for the past 3 years, so I am yet to experience the highs and lows that many of you have experienced. However, when I heard that F1 Manager was getting a new instalment this year, I was eager to get stuck in. Let me know in the comments if you are enjoying this year's instalment of F1 Manager and if it is an upgrade on the p...