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14Feb

By Kyle McGrathNo Comments

Blood Bar Tycoon – PC Review

Popping up out of the darkness is Blood Bar Tycoon. A management game developed by Clever Trickster Studios. We’ll watch as we spruce up run-down buildings and turn them into well-established bars. All while making sure our earthly patrons don’t become wise to the real clientele. Blood Bar Tycoon is out now on Steam for £16.99, with a Supporter Pack for a further £3.39. The pack has gold cosmetics for you to use in-game. Care to have a drink... and a bite? Gameplay There isn’t really a story for Blood Bar Tycoon. We go through a tutorial with several vampires teaching us specific tasks. They show how to start and properly run a bar. For Vampires! We will serve humans most of the time, as they will serve as both paying customers and walking cattle. Through finishing small missions (t...

23Jan

By Kyle McGrathNo Comments

PlayStation Reviews

Dynasty Warriors: Origins – PS5 Review

I don’t know about you guys but I found Dynasty Warriors 9 terrible with the open-world side of things. But KOEI TECMO seems to have changed their approach with the newest entry to the franchise Dynasty Warriors: Origins. I played the initial demo released prior to launch, and I really enjoyed the gameplay, so here’s hoping the full release is the same! The game has two versions available on PS5. One is the base game (costing £64.99) and the other is the digital deluxe. The deluxe nets you the soundtrack, 72-hour early access, letters, and the official art book. However, it will also set you back £79.99. Warning! Gifs used in this article might contain flashing imagery. Someone has to play mediator to the three kingdoms. I’ve played the Dynasty Warrior franchise since the good old o...

14Jan

By Kyle McGrathNo Comments

PC Reviews

Empire of The Ants – PC Review

Empire of The Ants has me assume control of a brave little ant as it helps its colony. Tackle the harsh world of mother nature in this new strategy game by Tower Five. The game is out now on Steam and goes for £34.99, while for another ten quid will land you the Deluxe Edition. In the deluxe you’ll get digital artwork, soundtrack, and wallpapers. We may be small, but we are many. Gameplay The ant is a scout with no name who is tasked with controlling your colonies’ units. Empire of The Ants isn’t an open-world but mission-focused. The first missions typically give you a rundown of the game mechanics. Not all the missions have you control units, however, some ask you to recover workers or scout areas. These missions I found a little dull compared to the combat-based ones. The nest...

20Dec

By Tyler DenyerNo Comments

PC Reviews

Flint Treasure of Oblivion – PC Review

Ahoy, mateys! It's time to don your tricorn hats, grab your cutlasses, and set sail for the tactical RPG waters of Flint: Treasure of Oblivion. Out now on Steam, Xbox, GOG and PlayStation. Developed by Savage Level and published by Microids, this swashbuckling adventure promises comic-book storytelling, dice-rolling combat, and just the right amount of pirate goodness. But does it capture the true spirit of piracy, or is it more of a damp squib? Let's find out! A Role Of The Dice For Me! Before we dive in, I'm excited about how this game blends the rich lore of piracy with tactical gameplay elements. But enough from me, what are you excited about? Drop us a comment below! Gameplay In Flint: Treasure of Oblivion, you play as Captain Flint, once a mighty pirate king, now shipwrecked and ...

Chicken Police: Into The HIVE! – PC Review

25Nov

By CharlotteNo Comments

PC Reviews

Chicken Police: Into The HIVE! – PC Review

Chicken Police: Into The HIVE! is the follow up game to Chicken Police: Paint it RED! Which doesn't take a genius to figure out, so my apologies there. Developers The Wild Gentlemen and Publishers Joystick Ventures, promise the game to be a story driven, film-noir detective point and click adventure. But instead of humans, all the characters are animals or bug-anthropomorphised creatures. It was released earlier this month on Steam. If you don’t love chicken puns, please find the eggs-it Having read my review of silly point and click Death of the Reprobate, the PR team for Chicken Police: Into The HIVE! reached out and asked if I'd like to take their fun, strange and unique point and click game for a spin. Ever the one for fun, strange and unique, of course, I said yes. But did I have fu...

20Nov

By PaulNo Comments

PC Reviews

Touch Type Tale – PC Review

Originally announced in 2019, Touch Type Tale was released on Steam earlier this month, having previously been released in March 2023 on Epic Game Store. This is the first full-game release from Pumpernickel Studio, an independent German development team. Winner of Best Expert Game at the 2023 German Computer Game Awards 2023, Touch Type Tale features a mix of Real Time Strategy (RTS) gameplay and typing controls. Join me as I discover if I can figure out the key to victory. Keyboard Warriors In a small town in the faraway land of Minsteria, lives a little orphan boy called Paul. Strong name. Often bored and wanting to avoid being in the orphanage, Paul spends his time lending help to a busy wizard. One day, when Paul heads to the wizard's house to assist with organising troll toenails, ...

14Nov

By Tyler DenyerNo Comments

Previews & Early Access

Dungeon Inn – PC Preview

What do you get when you cross an ambitious innkeeper, rival adventurers, a dragon's demands, and two chatty cat companions? You get Dungeon Inn, developed by Cat Society, and published by Spiral Up Games, out now on Steam. Dungeon Inn – Purr-fection If you're a fan of cats, chaos, and cunning strategy (with a dash of dragon-related debt), you must check out Dungeon Inn. Leave a comment below and tell us what kind of feline shenanigans you hope to see in the full release! Gameplay You step into the boots of Sara, a plucky innkeeper who makes a dangerous deal with a dragon to set up shop next to a dungeon. Sara isn't alone however, as she is accompanied by her trusty cat friends, Butter and Bami. Keep rival guilds from duking it out on the property and make enough coins to satisfy t...

12Nov

By Rowen CameronNo Comments

Features

Game Pass Games November 2024

We may all partied out from Halloween, but November has plenty to keep us busy over on Game Pass. Get your sim and tactician heads on for the first wave of titles heading your way this month! Metal Slug Tactics Genre: Strategy/Tactical RPG Longevity: 5 - 11 hours | Achievements: 48 Metacritic: 78 | OpenCritic: Strong Available: Now (on all platforms) Tiers: Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass Released: 5th November 2024 https://youtu.be/1FvGxFI8feo?si=5EQrI5I0ptGqaI7Y A run-and-gun classic turns its hand to isometric tactics. A spin-off of the Metal Slug series, Metal Slug Tactics focuses on strategy rather than going in guns blazing. Choose from iconic series veterans and assemble a team to take down the army of the re-emerging General Morden. Mix things up with different weapo...

7Nov

By Tyler DenyerNo Comments

PC Reviews

Monarchy – PC Review

Let’s dive into Monarchy (available now on Steam, Xbox, PlayStation, and Switch), Developed and Published by Brain Seal Ltd. Monarchy is a 2D side-scrolling strategy game combining resource management, exploration, and battling with bandits. Think of it as a blend of medieval city-builder meets adventure quest, with a dollop of cartoonish charm. Its main competitor will be Kingdom Two Crowns, and we shall discuss their similarities and differences. Monarchy: Reign Supreme or Just Another Knightmare? If you’re a fan of Kingdom Two Crowns, then Monarchy should pique your interest. Meanwhile, Monarchy could be a close cousin, sharing that same base-building, resource-managing vibe. However, we’re eager to see how its 2D digital art style— instead of the pixelated look—might brin...

5Nov

By Kyle McGrathNo Comments

PC Reviews

Ark of Charon – PC Review

Please be aware this article contains gifs that may include flashing lights and patterns Ark of Charon is a city builder mixed with some tower defence developed by Angoo Inc. and SUNSOFT. The game is available for £17.99 on Steam and whilst it is in early access, its version 1.0 is coming soon. Now, join me as I ride on the back of a piece of The Great World Tree, as it makes its way to its new home! We have a long journey ahead. We get a rather short story explaining that the World Tree gave life to the world. But one tragic day, it began to wither. This lead to life dying and darkness creeping in. Now a sapling emerges, shining hope for a new generation and it’s down to you to help it. Well, it’s more guard it than doing any growing in Ark of Charon. Gameplay Ark of Charon has...