Overview
- Website
- curve-digital.com
- Average Review Score
- 7.16/10
- Average Game Rating
- 6.75/10
Good, or a load of Herzwaffeln?
Dungeons Of Hinterberg is a very, very good name for a computer game. It has a vibe, the word Hinterberg, you see, a very specific sort of vibe that Microbird Games has absolutely nailed. When you say Hinterberg to us, we sense adventure, we demand mysterious mountains and picturesque (but very weird) villages. We...
Review Lawn Mowing Simulator - Who Knew Mowing Could Be This Fun?
Step aside Flight Sim!
Update (29th Nov, 2021): With Lawn Mowing Simulator making its triumphant debut on Xbox Game Pass this Thursday, December 2nd for Series X|S, we're republishing this review so you can see what the fuss is all about. Enjoy! Original review (9th Aug, 2021): As this reviewer looks out to his overgrown lawn which has been...
Henk, not Hank
Action Henk is a massive star that can do anything he turns his hand to. Well, you'd believe that to be the case if you took a look around the room in which he lives. He was kickflipping in Action Henk's Pro Skater 2, replaced Bruce Willis in Die Henk, and seemingly was a part of every other franchise that folks of a certain age will...
Pump it louder
In this world of games that are filled with tutorials, guides that hold your hand through half of the product, rewards for every little thing you do and achievements that rain down from the skies for going into an options menu, it's rare to see a title that bucks that trend. Pumped BMX+ is one such game and heavens, it's a refreshing...
Who Knows?
In 1885, German biologist Hans Driesch demonstrated that you could produce two sea urchins from a single embryo cell. Ever since then, society has been intrigued by cloning and the controversial practice has continued to this day. It's a tricky subject to discuss due to the many moral issues surrounding cloning. Should man play God? How...
And not a light cycle in sight...
When it comes to twin-stick shooters, the Xbox One now has a fair few titles from which to choose. The excellent Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions is at the top of the pile, whilst less high-profile releases such as We Are Doomed and Sixty Second Shooter Prime bring up the rear. Puppy Games' Ultratron – the follow up...
Review Stealth Inc 2: A Game of Clones (Xbox One)
Sneaky Fun
It is quite fitting that Stealth Inc 2: A Game of Clones, a 2D stealth action game developed by Curve Digital, crept up on us. With the previous title being generally enjoyable, this was a game that was anticipated, but no more than your standard sequel. With this one though, you'll decide to play "an hour" before bed, and find that five...
A bit of bump and grind
It's been a while since a decent skateboarding game has hit the shelves. The surprise resurgence in popularity of EA's Skate 3 with the YouTube generation, combined with the excitement over a new Tony Hawk's Pro Skater title being announced though, show that there's still a market for the genre. Hoping to kickflip into the...
News Phil Spencer Has Been Taking Some Snaps In The Ascent On Xbox
The dev seems overjoyed
Head of Xbox Phil Spencer is a true gamer and we know he loves to spend his time in titles like Destiny 2. More recently it's been 343's hit Halo Infinite. So, what's he been up to lately? It seems he's now checking out the gritty cyberpunk action RPG, The Ascent — making use of the capture feature. If you've not played...
News The Ascent Update Quietly Adds Difficulty Options On Xbox
Hopefully making for a more accessible experience
The Ascent launched on Xbox Game Pass last week, and while players seem to be embracing it, many have noted that it's plagued with a few difficulty spikes. To combat that, a recent patch has quietly added difficulty options to ensure a more balanced experience. Yesterday saw the launch of a new...
News Human: Fall Flat Is Now Optimised For Xbox Series X, New Forest Level Also Available
Check it out on Xbox Game Pass
The comical and inventive Human: Fall Flat is now optimised for Xbox Series X|S, along with a brand new level for players to sink their teeth into. The free update sees the game taking full advantage of the next-gen hardware (specific details on resolution and framerate have yet to be shared), while also ensuring...
News Surgeon Simulator Dev Bringing New Game I Am Fish To Xbox
Fin-tastic news!
Bossa Studios - the team behind previous hits such as I Am Bread and Surgeon Simulator - is bringing I Am Fish to the Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One in Q3 2021. The listing has also been spotted on the Microsoft Store. This new game, published by Curve Digital, is described as a charming physics-based adventure about four fish...
News Cyberpunk RPG The Ascent Launches On Xbox Game Pass This July
Here we go!
The Ascent is an upcoming twin-stick shooter that relishes its cyberpunk setting. It's already been confirmed to be coming to Game Pass on day one, and now we have a release date of July 29 for Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One and PC. From the minds of classic Xbox titles such as Gears of War, Bulletstorm, and Wolfenstein, players...
News Just Die Already Is Bringing Its Old Age Pensioner Playground To Xbox This May
Fight back against the younger generation
Update: We finally have a date for when you’ll be able to play this unique old people simulator, as it’s been confirmed to be launching for Xbox One on May 20. You can check out the brand-new date announcement trailer above! If you’re a fan of games such as Goat Simulator, then you’re probably...
News Human: Fall Flat Is Getting An Xbox Series X Upgrade 'Very Soon'
As a lovely free upgrade for current owners
In the growing trend of every game and the kitchen sink coming over to Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, developer No Brakes Games has confirmed Human: Fall Flat will be getting a free upgrade. In a blog post from the company, it was celebrated that the game has reached over 25 million players since its...
News Phil Spencer Has Been Taking Some Snaps In The Ascent On Xbox
The dev seems overjoyed
Head of Xbox Phil Spencer is a true gamer and we know he loves to spend his time in titles like Destiny 2. More recently it's been 343's hit Halo Infinite. So, what's he been up to lately? It seems he's now checking out the gritty cyberpunk action RPG, The Ascent — making use of the capture feature. If you've not played...
News The Ascent Update Quietly Adds Difficulty Options On Xbox
Hopefully making for a more accessible experience
The Ascent launched on Xbox Game Pass last week, and while players seem to be embracing it, many have noted that it's plagued with a few difficulty spikes. To combat that, a recent patch has quietly added difficulty options to ensure a more balanced experience. Yesterday saw the launch of a new...
News Human: Fall Flat Is Now Optimised For Xbox Series X, New Forest Level Also Available
Check it out on Xbox Game Pass
The comical and inventive Human: Fall Flat is now optimised for Xbox Series X|S, along with a brand new level for players to sink their teeth into. The free update sees the game taking full advantage of the next-gen hardware (specific details on resolution and framerate have yet to be shared), while also ensuring...
News Surgeon Simulator Dev Bringing New Game I Am Fish To Xbox
Fin-tastic news!
Bossa Studios - the team behind previous hits such as I Am Bread and Surgeon Simulator - is bringing I Am Fish to the Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One in Q3 2021. The listing has also been spotted on the Microsoft Store. This new game, published by Curve Digital, is described as a charming physics-based adventure about four fish...
News Cyberpunk RPG The Ascent Launches On Xbox Game Pass This July
Here we go!
The Ascent is an upcoming twin-stick shooter that relishes its cyberpunk setting. It's already been confirmed to be coming to Game Pass on day one, and now we have a release date of July 29 for Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One and PC. From the minds of classic Xbox titles such as Gears of War, Bulletstorm, and Wolfenstein, players...
News Just Die Already Is Bringing Its Old Age Pensioner Playground To Xbox This May
Fight back against the younger generation
Update: We finally have a date for when you’ll be able to play this unique old people simulator, as it’s been confirmed to be launching for Xbox One on May 20. You can check out the brand-new date announcement trailer above! If you’re a fan of games such as Goat Simulator, then you’re probably...
News Human: Fall Flat Is Getting An Xbox Series X Upgrade 'Very Soon'
As a lovely free upgrade for current owners
In the growing trend of every game and the kitchen sink coming over to Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, developer No Brakes Games has confirmed Human: Fall Flat will be getting a free upgrade. In a blog post from the company, it was celebrated that the game has reached over 25 million players since its...