Gareth Brierley, Author at TheXboxHub https://www.thexboxhub.com/author/thelostisland/ Xbox Series X|S, Game Pass, Xbox One news, reviews, videos and opinions Tue, 12 Sep 2023 22:28:19 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.1 Immortals of Aveum Review https://www.thexboxhub.com/immortals-of-aveum-review/ https://www.thexboxhub.com/immortals-of-aveum-review/#respond Tue, 12 Sep 2023 22:28:13 +0000 https://www.thexboxhub.com/?p=144832 Immortals of Aveum should be praised for its original concept, writing, and new world-building. It's a new franchise that is brave.

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]]> https://www.thexboxhub.com/mirrored-souls-review/feed/ 0 Urbek City Builder Review https://www.thexboxhub.com/urbek-city-builder-review/ https://www.thexboxhub.com/urbek-city-builder-review/#respond Mon, 11 Sep 2023 19:07:43 +0000 https://www.thexboxhub.com/?p=144760 In a genre that is dominated by Cities: Skylines, it’s good to see something new pop up. Especially when it is perhaps a more friendly, simple sim experience like that found here in Urbek City Builder.

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]]> https://www.thexboxhub.com/urbek-city-builder-review/feed/ 0 Mondealy Review https://www.thexboxhub.com/mondealy-review/ https://www.thexboxhub.com/mondealy-review/#respond Mon, 11 Sep 2023 18:29:18 +0000 https://www.thexboxhub.com/?p=144755 Mondealy comes in at a perfect price point, especially when you consider the six hour or so adventure you’ll have.

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]]> https://www.thexboxhub.com/mondealy-review/feed/ 0 Tenebris Pictura Review https://www.thexboxhub.com/tenebris-pictura-review/ https://www.thexboxhub.com/tenebris-pictura-review/#respond Mon, 11 Sep 2023 17:51:28 +0000 https://www.thexboxhub.com/?p=144748 The setup and strange magical story are to be loved in Tenebris Pictura.

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]]> https://www.thexboxhub.com/tenebris-pictura-review/feed/ 0 The Red Exile – Survival Horror Review https://www.thexboxhub.com/the-red-exile-survival-horror-review/ https://www.thexboxhub.com/the-red-exile-survival-horror-review/#respond Sun, 10 Sep 2023 18:39:13 +0000 https://www.thexboxhub.com/?p=144717 There’s no doubt that The Red Exile - Survival Horror is well put together and it does deliver an interesting concept and thrill ride, but there are plenty of other games in this genre that provide a more diverse experience.

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]]> https://www.thexboxhub.com/the-red-exile-survival-horror-review/feed/ 0 The Bridge Curse: Road to Salvation Review https://www.thexboxhub.com/the-bridge-curse-road-to-salvation-review/ https://www.thexboxhub.com/the-bridge-curse-road-to-salvation-review/#respond Sun, 10 Sep 2023 18:02:21 +0000 https://www.thexboxhub.com/?p=144712 The Bridge Curse: Road to Salvation delivers a chilling and superb bit of horror storytelling, complete with some fun jump scares.

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]]> https://www.thexboxhub.com/the-bridge-curse-road-to-salvation-review/feed/ 0 Cats and the Other Lives Review https://www.thexboxhub.com/cats-and-the-other-lives-review/ https://www.thexboxhub.com/cats-and-the-other-lives-review/#respond Sun, 10 Sep 2023 17:32:55 +0000 https://www.thexboxhub.com/?p=144707 Cats and the Other Lives is clever and inventive.

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]]> https://www.thexboxhub.com/cats-and-the-other-lives-review/feed/ 0 The Oregon Trail Review https://www.thexboxhub.com/the-oregon-trail-review/ https://www.thexboxhub.com/the-oregon-trail-review/#respond Sun, 10 Sep 2023 16:19:48 +0000 https://www.thexboxhub.com/?p=144698 It may not be for everyone with the mix of death and a cartoony world possibly proving to be a hard mix. Maybe the price is a bit high too, but you’ll mostly find an amazing adventure to be had should you take in The Oregon Trail. 

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]]> https://www.thexboxhub.com/the-oregon-trail-review/feed/ 0 Ultimate General: Gettysburg Review https://www.thexboxhub.com/ultimate-general-gettysburg-review/ https://www.thexboxhub.com/ultimate-general-gettysburg-review/#respond Wed, 06 Sep 2023 17:19:24 +0000 https://www.thexboxhub.com/?p=144534 There’s a high chance that you’ll find the controls of Ultimate General: Gettysburg to be a big issue; one that will affect your enjoyment of the game over its campaign running time. If you can see through that though, then this is a tightly focused game with some brilliant AI and battle tactics to be enjoyed.

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]]> https://www.thexboxhub.com/ultimate-general-gettysburg-review/feed/ 0 Chants of Sennaar Review https://www.thexboxhub.com/chants-of-sennaar-review/ https://www.thexboxhub.com/chants-of-sennaar-review/#respond Wed, 06 Sep 2023 15:14:19 +0000 https://www.thexboxhub.com/?p=144520 In terms of a game, I don't think I've played anything like it. But Chants of Sennaar is also a great puzzling adventure; one set in a mysterious world. 

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]]> https://www.thexboxhub.com/chants-of-sennaar-review/feed/ 0 Running Fable Review https://www.thexboxhub.com/running-fable-review/ https://www.thexboxhub.com/running-fable-review/#respond Mon, 04 Sep 2023 12:55:26 +0000 https://www.thexboxhub.com/?p=144432 Cheap and cheerful, Running Fable isn’t one that will appeal to single players or those looking for narrative. It's all about hitting the mean online streets, having quick fun with others to see who comes out with bragging rights.

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]]> https://www.thexboxhub.com/scarf-review/feed/ 0 Oceanhorn 2 – Knights of the Lost Realm Review https://www.thexboxhub.com/oceanhorn-2-knights-of-the-lost-realm-review/ https://www.thexboxhub.com/oceanhorn-2-knights-of-the-lost-realm-review/#respond Mon, 14 Aug 2023 12:21:59 +0000 https://www.thexboxhub.com/?p=143448 There is little that is truly original about Oceanhorn 2 - Knights of the Lost Realm. In fact, it could be classed as a budget Zelda game.

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]]> https://www.thexboxhub.com/oceanhorn-2-knights-of-the-lost-realm-review/feed/ 0 Potata: fairy flower – Xbox Series X|S Review https://www.thexboxhub.com/potata-fairy-flower-xbox-series-xs-review/ https://www.thexboxhub.com/potata-fairy-flower-xbox-series-xs-review/#respond Wed, 09 Aug 2023 13:11:42 +0000 https://www.thexboxhub.com/?p=143245 Potata: fairy flower has plenty to enjoy; a solid platformer that is both challenging and fun in the same breath. 

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]]> https://www.thexboxhub.com/potata-fairy-flower-xbox-series-xs-review/feed/ 0 Bright Lights of Svetlov Review https://www.thexboxhub.com/bright-lights-of-svetlov-review/ https://www.thexboxhub.com/bright-lights-of-svetlov-review/#respond Tue, 08 Aug 2023 20:45:01 +0000 https://www.thexboxhub.com/?p=143219 If you want a quick lesson in history, Bright Lights of Svetlov could be the game you're looking for. 

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]]> https://www.thexboxhub.com/venice-2089-review/feed/ 0 EchoBlade Review https://www.thexboxhub.com/echoblade-review/ https://www.thexboxhub.com/echoblade-review/#respond Tue, 01 Aug 2023 17:56:24 +0000 https://www.thexboxhub.com/?p=142922 If you’re after something with a unique gameplay element then EchoBlade will be for you. It works well throughout, providing something different to a traditional dungeon crawler.

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]]> https://www.thexboxhub.com/echoblade-review/feed/ 0 Insomnis Review https://www.thexboxhub.com/insomnis-review/ https://www.thexboxhub.com/insomnis-review/#respond Sat, 29 Jul 2023 09:09:13 +0000 https://www.thexboxhub.com/?p=142792 The developers know what they are doing and Insomnis is delivered with panache and style.

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]]> https://www.thexboxhub.com/insomnis-review/feed/ 0 Dead Man’s Diary Review https://www.thexboxhub.com/dead-mans-diary-review/ https://www.thexboxhub.com/dead-mans-diary-review/#respond Tue, 25 Jul 2023 18:52:26 +0000 https://www.thexboxhub.com/?p=142625 It'll be the story and world that keep you going in Dead Man's Diary, even if things do get a bit familiar.

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]]> https://www.thexboxhub.com/rain-world-downpour-review/feed/ 0 Frank and Drake Review https://www.thexboxhub.com/frank-and-drake-review/ https://www.thexboxhub.com/frank-and-drake-review/#respond Sun, 23 Jul 2023 16:10:25 +0000 https://www.thexboxhub.com/?p=142502 Frank and Drake is a unique example of indie gaming at its best, mixing great storytelling, unique artistry, and good puzzles.

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]]> https://www.thexboxhub.com/rain-world-review/feed/ 0 Inner Ashes Review https://www.thexboxhub.com/inner-ashes-review/ https://www.thexboxhub.com/inner-ashes-review/#respond Tue, 11 Jul 2023 16:58:16 +0000 https://www.thexboxhub.com/?p=142043 The story of Inner Ashes is very good, with a great representation of the struggles involved in coping with Alzheimer's.

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