Aussie readers of DDNet, have we got a treat for you! (Note: this competition is only open to Australian residents. Apologies, overseas friends, but I’m sure we’ll have another contest for you soon) Stranger Of Paradise is one of the finest, and smartest, games in Square Enix’s storied series. As we wrote in our 4.5/5 review: Do you know that…
Review by Matt S. Tanzia isn’t the first single player game to attempt to emulate the classical MMO. It won’t be the last. There have been successful attempts at this; the Sword Art Online franchise, for example, or Cyberdimension Neptunia. And then there’s Taniza. Dear lord is Tanzia a brutally…
Read MoreNews by Matt S. There was a stream overnight giving people the first look at a new Senran Kagura game in action. Unlike most of the titles in the series, however, this one is not an action-heavy brawler. Oh no. Peach Ball: Senran Kagura is a pinball title. And it’s…
Read MoreNews by Lindsay M. First, there was the trailer for The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit, a playable demo leading to Life Is Strange 2. Then it was released, and while some people loved the demo, I found it lacklustre. So I’ve still been waiting for something more concrete about…
Read MoreOpinion by Matt S. One of the most common criticisms you’ll see when people talk about games is “this game is repetitive.” It is never delivered as a positive reflection on the game in question, and is either a “but” in “I really enjoyed this game but…” or is one…
Read MoreNews by Matt S. One of the better open world games in recent years, Mafia III, is the lead game in this month’s PlayStation Plus lineup. Overall it’s a great lineup… especially for some Halloween chills. On PlayStation 4, you’ll also be able to download Dead by Daylight, the homage…
Read MoreReview by Matt S. It’s weird to think that train driving could make for an interesting video game experience. It’s a job. A stock standard do-it-for-a-career job that just about everyone could do in the real world were they so inclined. There’s no substantial level of danger or excitement about…
Read MoreNews by Matt S. The best way to catch my attention is to promise “cosmic horror inspired by H.P. Lovecraft and Junji Ito.” It’s the reference to Ito that gets it over the line. Everyone knows who Lovecraft is. That’s an easy reference to claim. To also be inspired by…
Read MoreNews by 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 news anchor, Dee…
Read MoreIt’s an eclectic mix this week, as we talk about the ongoing development of No Man’s Sky, Taiko the Drum on the Nintendo Switch, and everyone’s favourite Nintendo hero, Captain Toad! Is it okay to creatively alter games after release, if “fans” don’t like it? Or should a developer be…
Read MoreReview by Ginny W. As the Banner Saga draws to its fateful conclusion, what was previously a death march now feels like a funeral procession. The team behind it has risen to unexpected heights in the wake of the success of the trilogy’s first two titles. There’s always been a…
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