Video by Matt S. NISA recently released a console version of Giraffe and Annika – a wholesome little heartfelt game indeed. Unfortunately, it was subject to a lot of criticism around it being “short” and “simple”. It’s odd, because video games are the one art form where “short” is considered…
Read MoreReview by Matt S. In the grand scheme of things, you’re not going to remember Giraffe and Annika. It doesn’t do anything particularly eye-opening with its design and gameplay, and it’s not a substantial contribution to any particular kind of discourse. What it is, however, is blissfully sweet and good-natured,…
Read MoreNews by Lindsay M., News Editor 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…
Read MoreNews by Matt S. NISA’s upcoming Giraffe and Annike is looking like a true delight. As a gorgeous 3D adventure game with charming animal-like characters to interact with, and rhythm game-based action and drama it looks like it will be a vivid, highly fulfilling game when it releases on PlayStation…
Read MoreNews by Matt S. Bless NISA. Even as the world crumbles around us, NISA continues to pump out the announcements and deliver a full year’s schedule of hyper-niche and absolutely delightful artsy games. The latest one is Giraffe and Annika, a rhythm adventure game with a gorgeous art style and…
Read MoreNews by Lindsay M., News Editor 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…
Read MoreNews by Lindsay M. I know, I know: this sounds familiar. There is no shortage of games featuring cat-human hybrids or mysterious islands, although they rarely fall together in such perfect harmony. At least, I think they will. Giraffe and Annika is an indie title being developed by Atelier Mimina,…
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