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Stay On the Beat! Beat Slayer Review
We checked out action-packed roguelite rhythm game Beat Slayer, and we think you’re going to love it. Packed with quirky humour, some awesome pulsating beats, and a 90s-inspired dystopian Berlin as the backdrop, there’s just one rule in Beat Slayer. Stay On the Beat! It’s All About the Beat Rhythm games are very much our jam here at Overclockers UK, and Beat Slayer is no exception to our love for this genre. Developed by the innovative minds at ByteRockers' Games, Beat Slayer is not your typical…
What We Thought After Bingeing South Park: Snow Day!
Gonna head down South Park, and have myself a time... IN THE SNOW! Thats right, the latest game from South Park Digital Studios has finally dropped, and we got to give it a whirl! Join us as we embark on another adventure as the New Kid in the sleepy Colorado town. What Type of Game is South Park: Snow Day? South Park: Snow Day! is more akin to a team-based action game, rather than an RPG like the previous South Park Digital Studios titles, The…
Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons Remaster
We’re diving back into a fantastical adventure with Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons Remaster. Developed by Avantgarden, does this 11-year-old game still have the impact it did when first released back in 2013. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqmOisuJrYM Same Great Game If you loved the unique gameplay of the original release, then you don’t need to worry, Avantgarden have retained the same core features that made it such an innovative title. You play as two brothers who recently lost their mother to a tragedy at sea. Now their…
Classified France ‘44 Turn Based Strategy Preview
An historical take on turn-based tactic video games, Classified: France ‘44 provides you with a realistic take on Inglorious Basterds to complete missions and help prepare for D-Day, minus Brad Pitt and Christoph Waltz. Update 05/03/24 Classified France ‘44 has finally launched! Last year, we got the chance to preview the turn-based strategy set in World War 2 and fell in love with its unique gameplay and exciting missions. You can check out our full preview below and grab Classified France ‘44 on Steam. From…
Great Playtonic Games You Can Play Right Now!
What’s better than a game review? A game review with a game key giveaway! We’ve teamed up with Playtonic Games to give you the chance to win a key code for six great games! Please note: The giveaway is now closed. Playtonic Games has an eclectic repertoire of games in their portfolio, from cosy exploration to 3D platformers with attitude. There are six games in total on offer and four lucky winners can get their hands on all of them. More deets on that later. First,…
Arcade Tycoon Review: Excellent Management Sim Gaming
Arcade Tycoon: Simulation has received much love since its release in 2021. So, we jumped at the chance to review this retro-themed management sim! Inspired by Two Point Hospital, Prison Architect, and Megaquarium, Arcade Tycoon was developed by Squidpunch Studios and Vincent Ltd. Promising humour and challenges in a stylised pixel-graphics design, we’ve got the low down on everything you need to know about this veritable gem. What Sped Did We Play On? We played Arcade Tycoon: Simulation on an Acer Predator Helios 300 gaming…
Larger Than Life Gaming: Like a Dragon Infinite Wealth
We’ve been hecking excited for the latest Like a Dragon (formerly Yakuza) game for a long time. Well, I have at least. Developed by Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio and Published by SEGA, Like a Dragon Infinite Wealth has finally dropped. Let’s look at everything you’ll need to know about this ball of insanity in a game, including my thoughts after playing through the first few chapters. Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth | Opening Movie https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cdxTTyw__Gs Simon’s Gaming Specs I explored the cramped streets of…
Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 Review
ARE YOU READY, KIDS?! Prepare to brawl it out across your favourite Nickelodeon universes, from the Air Temple of Avatar to the sewers of New York. Get ready to battle it out and flawlessly defeat your opponents in this nostalgia-fuelled clash against up to three players online or locally. Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 is a 2D fighter beat ‘em up that you won’t want to miss. OcUK Computer Technician and Support Assistant Liam Bould reviewed Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 on his Ryzen-based gaming PC. CPUAMD…
The Invincible: A First Person Sci-Fi Classic
Are you a fan of those classic 1950s sci-fi films? Fell in love with the retro futuristic technology? Do you want to explore an alien planet like those daring heroes of old? Well, in The Invincible, you can live out all those atompunk dreams all at once. Developed by Starward Industries and published by 11 bit studios, join me as I explore this sublime sci-fi game based on the works of Stanisław Lem. Simon’s Gaming Specs I explored Regis III using my custom gaming PC…
Doomsday Paradise Review– A Fever Dream!
Hot people, queer-friendly, dark humour, and multiplayer? Damn, Doomsday Paradise, you looking hella fine. In this article, we’re taking a look at probably the best dating game I’ve ever seen... not that I play a lot of dating games or anything though, I swear. We've all been there. You’ve taken too much cold medicine or maybe had one too many hay fever tablets, and now you’re seeing half-naked crab men in your room. Can’t sneeze if you’re hallucinating! Ain’t that right, BRAND NAME?! The dev…
Winter Mail Delivery – Lake: Season’s Greetings Review
Grab your snow boots, this winter we’re heading back to 1985 for Lake’s holiday-themed prequel to find out what Providence Oaks was like before Meredith arrived. Prequel to the first game, Lake: Seasons Greetings transports us back to the mid-80s to take on the role of loveable mailman, Thomas Weiss. Set just one year before the events of Lake, this DLC is set to scratch the itch for more cosy mail delivery and neighbourhood chatting I know you’ve been craving ever since we first arrived…
Good Times with My Time at Sandrock: Game Review
It’s happened again, someone let me review another farming sim! My Time at Sandrock has been fully released, and we got the chance to play in the Eufaula Desert. Sandrock has been on my radar for a while now. I discovered the first of this series, My Time at Portia, by chance, and it quickly became a firm favourite of mine. When developers Pathea announced a sequel, I was excited to see where these new adventures in the Free Cities would take us. Also Reviewed…