Simulation

7.5

Thief Simulator 2 (Xbox Series X) – Review

Having watched a few similar VR games, I was intrigued when “Thief Simulator 2” by CookieDev popped up in my inbox for the Xbox Series X/S. The idea of using stealth to sneak around, evade people, and outsmart security systems while hunting for valuable items in a realistic simulation style

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Crime Scene Cleaner (Steam) – Review

From the minds behind popular simulator games such as the House Flipper series, Contraband Police, and Car Mechanic Simulator 2021, comes developer President Studios’ latest sim, Crime Scene Cleaner. Published by President Studio and PlayWay, this long-anticipated release has dropped on Steam. Boy, was it worth the wait. In this

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The Sims 4: Lovestruck DLC (PC) – Review

The dating game is an exciting and sometimes excruciatingly painful game. The Sims creators, Maxis and Electronic Arts know entirely well that the safest place for us gamers to engage in romantic relationships without the crippling fear or rejection, or pressure to go all out to impress someone is in

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The Crush House (Steam) – Review

Reading the brief for “The Crush House” by game developer Nerial, I couldn’t help but reminisce about the early 2000s when Big Brother Australia first hit our TV screens in 2001. It offered a voyeuristic glimpse into people’s lives, compelling viewers to tune in every night to catch up on

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Thief Simulator 2 (Playstation 5) – Review

Have you ever seen someone get caught while trying to obtain a five-finger discount and thought, “I would have gotten away with it.”? Well, thanks to CookieDev, Ultimate Games S.A. and PlayWay, you can join them from the comfort of your couch, and without real-world consequences, because Thief Simulator 2

4

Lost In Tropics (Steam) – Review

As an enthusiast of survival games, I am excited to dive into “Lost in Tropics” from Lucas GameLabs. The Steam store page promises an ‘unforgettable survival adventure set in lush, unpredictable tropical landscapes’, so I was instantly drawn into the game’s captivating description and excited to see if it rings

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Autopsy Simulator (Steam) – Review

Have you ever watched NCIS and wished you got to do cool things like Dr Donald “Ducky” Mallard and help solve criminal cases? Well, Team17 and Woodland Games have made your dream a reality. ‘Autopsy Simulator’ is a story-driven, mystery horror-sim hybrid that will leave tingles down your spine as

8.5

F1 24 (Steam) – Review

Codemasters are back with a great Formula 1 inspired title, F1 24, and needless to say jumping into the driver’s seat in this year’s title was great as you got locked into the incredible updates that come with it. This year I’m going to focus more on the new additions

5

Aquarist (Playstation 5) – Review

‘Fish are friends, not food’, as Bruce so nicely puts it in ‘Finding Nemo’. Now, I have never considered fish friends necessarily but they are an awesome pet for anyone who has a busy life; they are easy to maintain and extremely calming to watch. Luckily, in ‘Aquarist’ by FreeMind

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Serum (Steam) – Review

Serum is a new single-player, first-person survival game, created by Game Island and published by Toplitz Production. I got to play the closed test a few weeks ago for my first impression of the game and now with it coming to early access on Steam as of the 24th of

8.5

Ships At Sea (Steam) – Review

As I embark on my journey into the expansive world of Ships at Sea, my anticipation reaches new heights as I eagerly anticipate experiencing “Misc Games” latest addition to their renowned collection of fishing game simulators. It seems that “Misc Games” has listened to the feedback from their dedicated fanbase,

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Metro Simulator 2 (Xbox Series X) – Review

Trains can be cool, I guess. I mean, who doesn’t love the antics of ‘Thomas the Tank Engine’? Everything I first learnt about trains was from that show, and now I can extend that knowledge with’ Metro Simulator 2’ developed and published by KishMish Games. You can read our previously

Serum (Playtest) – Preview

Serum, an upcoming single-player, first-person survival game, created by Game Island and published by Toplitz Production, is yet to get a release date, but MKAU Gaming was invited to take part in a playtest version of the build, so we’ll be going through my initial thoughts on the development so

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Winter Survival (Steam) – Review

‘Winter Survival’ is an open-world, survival crafting game developed and published by DRAGO Entertainment with HeartBeat Games. As the name suggests the aim is to survive in the frozen wilderness, escape from predators, find or build shelter, and try not to lose your mind. Your primary goal is to survive

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WWE 2K24 (Xbox Series X) – Review

Visual Concepts and 2K Studios are back again with this year’s addition to the WWE 2K series,. It’s the most action-packed title to date, and with an incredible amount of WWE history, WWE fans won’t be disappointed. There are always new additions to the WWE 2K games, and this year’s

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