Simulation

8.5

The Precinct (Xbox Series X) – Review

Fallen Tree Games returns with The Precinct, an ambitious top-down police simulator set in a crime-ridden place called Averno City. Published by Kwalee, The Precinct attempts to combine the procedural chaos of a sandbox game, the structure of police work, and the nostalgic presentation of early open-world classics like Grand

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MotoGP 25 (Xbox Series X) – Review

It’s time to start your engines and burn some rubber because MotoGP 25 is back for another year. Milestone’s long-running motorcycle racing series is back with another iteration, which features refined physics, enhanced visuals and the full 2025 rider and team roster of the Moto2, Moto3 and MotoGP seasons. Milestone

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Tiny Garden (Steam) – Review

‘Tiny Garden’ by Ao Norte is a game with an interesting concept, and that, my friends, alone is commendable because thinking outside the box is rare. There is a loose narrative attached to this game through letters you unlock as you progress. It is quite a touching little story of

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Sports: Renovations (Steam) – Review

Restore old sports facilities and give them a new lease on life in Sports: Renovations, a relaxing, story-driven simulator. Goat Gamez and Dear Villagers have left no stone unturned in providing a relaxing yet challenging experience for our grubby hands, with smooth gameplay, crisp graphics, and a good-vibes soundtrack. Once

5

Police Shootout (Playstation 5) – Review

Published by Games Incubator and developed by Hypnotic Ants, Police Shootout is a simulation game that puts players in the shoes of a police officer and need to take on cases, track down suspects, arrest them and even interrogate them. Police Shootout is now available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series

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WWE 2K25 (Xbox Series X) – Review

Acknowledge Me! WWE 2K25 is the latest instalment in the long-running wrestling simulation franchise, bringing fans an even more immersive and action-packed experience than ever before. WWE 2K25 has added an expanded roster of legends and rising stars, smoother gameplay mechanics, enhanced graphics, and new match types. Whether you are

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Police Shootout (Xbox Series X) – Review

‘Police: Shootout’, developed by Games Incubator and Hypnotic Ants, is a turn-based, first-person shooter, a bizarre combination indeed. Here, you must step into the footsteps of a cop and make all the hard decisions, some harder than you may realise. The story has a decent premise. You play as our

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Two Point Museum (Steam) – Review

‘Two Point Museum’, another instalment in the ‘Two Point’ series brought to you by Two Point Studios and Sega, is an engrossing management sim boasting heaps of customisation and plenty of wonderful and wacky exhibits to display in your museums, creating the ultimate guest experience. As this was my first

RoadCraft (PC) – Hands On Preview

Saber Interactive and Focus Entertainment are back with another title. For all the four-wheel-driving fans out there, this game is much like the others in that aspect but has all new objectives, adding awesome immersive value. You are the leader of a company that specialises in restoring sites devastated by

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Door Kickers 2: Task Force North (Steam) – Review

‘Door Kickers 2: Task Force North’ is the sequel to RockPaperShotgun’s best tactics game of 2014, ‘Door Kickers’. Developed and produced by KillHouse Games, ‘Door Kickers 2’ brings you the best in tactical close-quarters gameplay against the Middle East-based terrorist network. Door Kickers 2 had me on the edge of

Tiny Garden (Steam) – Preview

Oh, do I love games that tug at nostalgia. Unfortunately, some games just throw in ‘remember berries’ with no real purpose. ‘Tiny Garden’ by Ao Norte is a game I have yet to decide if the gimmick of a garden in a tiny pocket-sized town is exciting or just there

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DeathOmen (Steam) – Review

DeathOmen is a psychological horror story by developer Jeff Winner and published by CreativeForge Games. I do like a good psychological horror, but to truly get my spine tingling with fear, the formula needs to evoke my imagination to run away with itself. Consequently, I often find myself unimpressed by

5

Future Breach 64 (Steam) – Review

Ukraine-based solo developer, Yurii Nikshych, is back with his fourth title. With this one, he has blasted us into the future while throwing us back into the past. ‘Future Breach 64’ is a team-based shooter in which you command squads, and your job is to enter, clear, and extract by

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Priest Simulator: Vampire Show (Steam) – Review

Quoted directly from the Steam page, Priest Simulator: Vampire Show is “the weirdest and most messed up simulator in the history of sandbox shooters.” Brought to you by Asmodev and Ultimate Games S.A. This mockumentary will have you in stitches as you venture through the fantastic world of modern Poland,

Two Point Museum (PC) – Preview

MKAU Gaming recently got a sneak peek at the highly anticipated Two Point Museum, the latest addition to the beloved Two Point series. Created by the talented minds at Two Point Studios and published by SEGA Europe, this exciting game is set to hit the shelves on March 4, 2025,

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Pets Hotel (Xbox Series X) – Review

Published by Ultimate Games S.A. and developed by Games Incubator, ‘Pets Hotel’ is a simulation game that puts players in charge of a hotel looking after various pets. Pets Hotel was originally released on PC in 2023 and is now available on Xbox Series X|S. In Pets Hotel, players can

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Farming Simulator 25 (PC) – Review

‘Farming Simulator’ fans rejoice Giants Software has brought another instalment of our favourite Farming Simulator back to life with ‘Farming Simulator 2025’ and there have been some great additions to this year’s title. Needless to say, I was super keen to throw the gum boots on and start planting some

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Fruitbus (Steam) – Review

From Krillbite Studio, an indie studio hailing from Norway, comes Fruitbus, a new cozy, open-world, adventure game developed on the Unity engine.  During your childhood, your Grandma was your best friend and mentor. When she passes away, she leaves you her famed Fruitbus; a travelling food truck that offers salads

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Undisputed (Xbox Series X) – Review

Thanks to Steel City Interactive and Deep Silver boxing fans can rejoice as we have finally been blessed with another boxing game. I’ve been super keen to sink my teeth into this title because at the moment there are no current boxing games and I’m stuck doing the “Stand &

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