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Thumb Culture Staff

953 reviews

Latest: The Sinking City 2

Thumb CultureAug 25, 2026Score 80

“The Sinking City 2 impressed me immensely. I was unsure at first if I’d like the drastic change in gameplay, but those uncertainties were quickly put to rest. If you’re a fan of Lovecraftian horror, or horror games in general, this is definitely worth a look. Frogwares have stepped out of their comfort zone with this title, and the gamble has definitely paid off! Therefore, The Sinking City 2 receives the ThumbCulture Gold Award!”

-0.3

Khaled Ahmed

2 reviews

Latest: Mexican Ninja

Eternal GamesAug 25, 2026Score 55

“The Mexican Ninja experience is literally a missed opportunity. From what I played, the game's quality as a game is very good and would have undoubtedly achieved a high rating, but its completely unacceptable technical state made the overall experience extremely bad. In its current state, I do not recommend it at all, ever.”

-23.4

Thomas Knight

227 reviews

Latest: Koikata: How Our Love Grows

NookGamingAug 25, 2026Score 70

“Koikata: How Our Love Grows stands out for its striking art and cute heroines. While the plot was rather thin in most routes, I enjoyed learning about the heroines' problems and seeing the protagonist support them, helping where he can.”

-6.8

Scott Adams

174 reviews

Latest: Aggelos 2

The Outerhaven ProductionsAug 25, 2026Score 80Pre-release Review

“Aggelos 2 is a great homage to the Wonderboy series and adds a new way to explore an open side-scrolling platformer by adding verticality and different realms to explore. There are some nitpicks that come with that kind of scope, but overall it is a solid experience.”

+3.8

Marcus Lawson

10 reviews

Latest: Madden NFL 27

Gamer Social ClubAug 25, 2026Score 70

“Madden 27 gives us players a lot of what we love about the series. If you have been playing Madden for as long as I have, the core experience is still there. We see improvements over last year’s version in some areas. We also see some of the same issues we have seen for years. EA Sports Madden 27 tries to give players a top-of-the-line experience but falls short. From bad animations, bugs, adding micro-transactions to single players modes, these are things that players don’t want or at least would like to be resolved. EA Sports Madden 27 is a 7. Still a solid entry in the franchise, despite some of the shortcomings.”

+24.0

Alessandro Leonardi

4 reviews

Latest: Mafia: The Old Country - Man of Honor

G4F.it | Gamers4FunChannelAug 24, 2026Score 72

“Man of Honor proves to be an interesting addition to the game, particularly because of the way it ties into Enzo’s story while also establishing a connection to the series’ origins. Moreover, the new content added to Free Ride mode further enriches the experience, offering new activities and several reasons to return to the game.”

-6.6

Pablo Méndez

2 reviews

Latest: The Lord of the Rings: War in the North - Legacy Edition

EntreMandosAug 24, 2026Score 70

“That was 15 years ago now. However, with the passage of time, we’ve come to appreciate everything we overlooked back then. The very idea of a Western RPG based on *The Lord of the Rings* is, in itself, overwhelmingly compelling. Add to that some basic but effective combat, a few role-playing elements and the appearance of iconic characters from the series, and the mix should be perfect. It isn’t, but at the very least, it does the job and gives you exactly what you’re after: exploring Middle-earth whilst battling orcs, goblins and trolls. Could it have been more than just a graphical upgrade and additions that improve the game’s quality of life? Probably, but that would have required a remake – one which I do believe could have truly given this game the place it deserves.”

+0.1

Austen Canupp

11 reviews

Latest: Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2

Gaming AgeAug 24, 2026Score 90Pre-release Review

“There’s not a ton I think is needed to be said about Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol.2, largely because I can’t imagine many people buying this without being familiar with the series already and/or having bought Volume 1. It’s honestly not a great place to jump into the series, so I would recommend buying volume 1 before touching this. But for those of you who have played through the contents of volume 1, even in the past, before they were bundled in a modern volume, then get it. We all know you want it.”

+18.4

Charlène Tavares

11 reviews

Latest: OVER REQUIEMZ

GameHope.comAug 24, 2026Score 80

“Fans of dark otome stories and yandere characters will find plenty to enjoy in Over RequiemZ.”

-11.6

Luis Guerrero

5 reviews

Latest: The Lord of the Rings: War in the North - Legacy Edition

ProGamers.lifeAug 24, 2026Score 80

“Aspyr revives the 2011 cult classic with a 4K, 60 FPS Legacy Edition that succeeds thanks to nostalgia and co-op gameplay. Despite retaining the linear design of its era, its polished technical enhancements and visceral group gameplay make this comeback a must-buy at a budget price, paving the way for the resurgence of Tolkien-based games.”

+7.8

Kat Oliveira

49 reviews

Latest: The Lord of the Rings: War in the North - Legacy Edition

NintendoBoyAug 24, 2026Score 60

“The Lord of the Rings: War in the North is a prime example of a "6 out of 10" game: passable and nothing more. It may have more flaws than merits, yet it somehow manages to deliver enough fun that, upon finishing the campaign, the player thinks, "It was actually pretty decent." For me, that was far more than I had expected from it.”

-4.7

Andres Perdomo

75 reviews

Latest: Pokémon Pokopia Expansion Pass - Part 1: Bubbly Basin

AndrenoobAug 24, 2026Score 90

“The Bubbly Basin's DLC expands the adventure of Pokémon Pokopia into a previously unimagined zone. It impresses with the introduction of new Pokémon and the endless possibilities for building. Here, the only limit is your imagination.”

+12.4

Kieran Singh

53 reviews

Latest: Lou's Lagoon

Loot Level ChillAug 24, 2026Score 70Pre-release Review

“It's not going to light the world on fire but Lou's Lagoon is a fun entry into the cosy genre with a compelling gather-and-build loop set in a lovely, vibrant world.”

-5.1

Bruno Brocken

6 reviews

Latest: The Sinking City 2

PragaliciousAug 24, 2026Score 70

“The Sinking City 2 isn’t a perfect game, but it certainly knows exactly what kind of experience it wants to deliver. Frogwares has largely swapped the detective work of the original for survival horror, and this turns out to work surprisingly well. The atmosphere is powerful, Arkham is delightfully unpleasant, and the combination of puzzles, investigation and Lovecraftian horror regularly creates moments where you think: this is exactly why I willingly let myself be scared. Not everything works equally well. The combat can be clunky, technical issues crop up now and then, and anyone who came primarily for the detective aspect of the first game will probably find something missing. The Sinking City 2 isn’t a revolutionary horror game, but it is an excellent, dark plunge into a world you definitely wouldn’t want to live in. Highly recommended for horror fans.”

-5.7

David Cabezas

23 reviews

Latest: Grim Trials

TwoHitGamesAug 24, 2026Score 74

“Grim Trials combines fast-paced combat, deep customization and roguelite progression with a striking heavy metal aesthetic, delivering an addictive adventure that makes every run feel rewarding.”

+0.6

Matteo Bovolenta

31 reviews

Latest: Nioh 3 Hell Rising

UagnaAug 24, 2026Score 80

“Nioh 3: Hell Rising expands the adventure with a new map packed with settings and content. The Hoko & Shield and the “Hundred Demon Realms” Painted Scroll add an interesting twist to the combat system. New bosses and customization options further enrich the experience, though there are still some recycled elements and moments of difficulty that feel a bit unbalanced.”

+9.2

Taylor Rioux

74 reviews

Latest: Blood Dungeon

Pixel ByteAug 24, 2026Score 80Pre-release Review

“By taking a bountiful genre into new and interesting directions, Blood Dungeon is able to rise above the chaff. It eschews mindless stat boosts in favor of a more measured approach to the chaos inherent to the format and, in doing so, creates a distinctive experience that rewards quick thinking just as much as smart build choices. The balance between the low-level power of the player and the necessity of navigation elicits a tension and excitement so rarely seen in bullet-heaven titles.”

-8.2

Alecsander Oliveira

67 reviews

Latest: Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2

GameBlastAug 24, 2026Score 90Pre-release Review

“Even with less content than its predecessor, Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 is a dream come true, bringing the climax of Solid Snake’s story to modern platforms. On top of that, it includes Big Boss’s excellent portable chapter and an obscure Game Boy Color classic, so the quality more than makes up for the quantity. Konami did a solid job porting these games, with plenty of customization options on PC while leaving their core intact.”

-4.7

Zach Barbieri

22 reviews

Latest: Agent 64: Spies Never Die

Pixel ByteAug 24, 2026Score 80

“While I played GoldenEye 007 on my purple, see-through Nintendo 64 back in my youth, I will admit I don’t really have an attachment to it. You know what else came out that same year? Final Fantasy VII, and that changed my life forever. Agent 64: Spies Never Die, however, did successfully manage to remind me why I subjected myself to every kid on my block for as long as I did. It’s an addictive loop, even at its most frustrating. There are places I feel this game could have evolved the formula or resolved the issues, but I get the direction, and I respect it. My biggest issue, and maybe this is unfair, is that the game tries too hard to feel like the classic game and not enough to set itself apart. It is fun, though, and in the end, who could ask for more?”

+6.6

Ashley Barnett-Cosgrove

27 reviews

Latest: The Sinking City 2

MKAU GamingAug 24, 2026Score 80

“I strongly recommend The Sinking City 2 to any survival horror genre fan. If you aren’t, it’s still a great game to try thanks to its difficulty options. With thoughtful use of music, sound effects, environment, and lighting, it produces a horror experience that doesn’t lean into the jump-scare trope.”

-12.4