Review by Ginny W. Horror games are a dime a dozen on Steam, and the ecosystem is positively flooded by studios that think jump-scares and unsettling music are the pinnacle of the genre. I’ve played my share of them over the years, and I’ve always preferred titles that instill fear…
Read MoreReview by Trent P. As Dontnod Entertainment moves into progressing the Life is Strange series, the biggest question is how the writers could even progress a series when it seemed like the characters from the original were too big to move on from. To quell these doubts the developer created…
Read MoreArticle by Matt S. So we’re a bit slow with this; Discord servers everywhere these days, but we finally have one of our own! So you can now join the DDNet community in a fun and friendly place and chat about whatever you like live and in real time. We’ve…
Read MoreReview by Lindsay M. I, like many video game writers, have a niche: a cozy little corner of the world filled with our favourite types of games that we know the most about. I often write about indies with heartfelt stories — and rarely about anything to do with platforming.…
Read MoreNews by Lindsay M. and Matt S. Welcome to Digitally Downloaded’s regular catch-up news feature. With each issue we will bring you the best news that you may have missed. Grab the biggest mug you’ve got, fill it with your favourite brew, and catch up with us (and our favourite…
Read MoreList by DDNet Team It’s that time of year! We’re halfway through, and having played dozens (and dozens) of games, it’s time to get down to business and list our favourite ten from the first half of the year. It’s been a good start to the year too, and narrowing…
Read MoreReview by Harvard L. Before I begin the review, I should disclose that I’d purchased it myself, the second I saw it available on the eShop. I have a strong personal history with the series. The original Bloons game was released in 2007 amidst a Flash gaming renaissance, and its…
Read MoreReview by Matt S. I have a seafood allergy. The reason I mention that is that Sushi Striker works of the premise that sushi is so delectable that it’s literally worth going to war over. That’s a bold claim I could never verify myself, so I’m just going to have…
Read MoreReview by Ginny W. If you haven’t already played Banner Saga, then stop what you’re doing and get onto that. Pronto. This isn’t a sequel in the vein that Bayonetta 1 and Bayonetta 2 were “sequels,” but are really self-contained experiences. Instead, this is a direct narrative continuation of the…
Read MoreReview by Clark A. Whether or not you care for it, Treasure’s most notable shoot ‘em up, Ikaruga, is heralded as a transcendent force in the genre. Its development began as one man’s labour of love and its mechanics went on to inspire a decade of more puzzle-oriented interpretations of…
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