Geek Culture Reviews

Rob reviews The Best of 2000 AD Vol. 1... The Best of 2000 AD Vol. 1 is a quarterly graphic novel that promises a mix of material across the publication's diverse history. Collecting both classic and modern strips across 6 volumes, ' The Best of... ' aims to entice new readers into discovering why 2000 AD is synonymous with British comic books.  For new readers, it's the perfect gateway into the vast 'Thrillverse'. Not only does it dispense with the serialized nature of the 2000 AD Progs for a graphic novel presentation. It also doesn't require any in-depth knowledge of the characters to simply pick up and read. For existing 2000 AD fans it's also perfect for reacquainting yourself with old friends or reminiscing about stolen youth.  Until the last couple of years, I've never been an avid reader of 2000 AD. While I'm familiar with characters such as Judge Dredd and Rogue Trooper, I never paid any attention. Instead, I was drawn into t...

Rob reviews Chenso Club on PC... If you're a long-time reader of Geek Culture Reviews, you'll already know that I have a soft spot for the humble roguelike/lite. For me, the genre's 'gitgud' gameplay is the perfect way to unwind after a stressful day at the day job. So it comes as no surprise that when the offer to review Chenso Club fell into my inbox, I graciously accepted the offer.  Developed by Swedish developers  Pixadome, Chenso Club is a fast-paced 2D platformer that combines platforming elements with brawler mechanics, that are all wrapped up in a 16-bit setting.  Chenso Club manages to keep pace with the best of the genre, with a satisfying gameplay loop that keeps you coming back for one more run. A typical run through Chenso Club consists of a variety of areas linked together to form a stage. Across these areas, you'll be battling various enemies while performing a few light platforming puzzles. Come to the end of the first pa...

Rob reviews Cosmic Debris #1... Fresh from his time-travelling adventures with ChronoCat , Stu Perrins is back with another adventure.  Teaming once again with indie publisher Markosia , Perrins delves into a classic sci-fi tale of aliens, bounty hunters, and planet-destroying weapons. While it may seem to lean into plenty of sci-fi cliché  Perrins  delivers an opening issue that doesn't hide from that fact. Instead, what we get is something akin to a warm hug from a loved one on a cold night. It's certainly a story that feels familiar. But knowing Perrins , he probably has a few tricks up his sleeve.  Cosmic Debris kicks off with a loner wandering through a dusty desert. What makes this more striking is that partially submerged in the desert sands is the broken body of Lady Liberty. When then follow this cloaked stranger as they approach a camp that's inhabited by a drunk and angry-looking fellow. After belittling the Stranger for ignoring his plea for ...