Review by Matt S. Layers of Fear 2, like its predecessor, is impressively effective at highlighting certain limitations in the way that we talk about – and write about – horror in video games. In our space we’re all so used to horror being associated with the monstrous, and the…
Read MoreVideo by Matt S. I was a big fan of Layers of Fear. I’m an even bigger fan of the sequel. It’s a “walking simulator”, but it weaves a complex and intricate narrative, and, coupled with the stunning aesthetics, delivers a masterful example of the horror genre. I take an…
Read MoreNews by Matt S. The original Layers of Fear – a descent into an artist’s madness – is one of those horror games that genre fans really do need to play. It’s effectively a “walking simulator”, but some truly intense moments, and a ripping narrative, really help to sell it.…
Read MoreList by Lindsay M. With the arrival of Sony’s PlayStation VR a couple weeks ago, the medium has seen a sharp increase in interest. People who love the unit rave about it, and those who has no interest prior are wondering if VR really is as neat as it seems.…
Read MoreNews by Lindsay M. Welcome to Digitally Downloaded’s weekly news feature, Catch-up coffee Monday. Each Monday we will bring you the best news from the previous week that you may have missed. Grab the biggest mug you’ve got, fill it with your favourite brew, and catch up with us (and…
Read MoreList by Matt S. The PlayStation 4 has plenty more years in it yet, but one of its most compelling selling points has been the robust support the console has enjoyed from independent developers. As much as we all like the blockbusters, we also like a good, earnest indie game.…
Read MoreReview by Lindsay M. Video games are art; this is a well-established fact at this point in time, in large thanks to my fellow game writers. Video games (usually) aim to contain visually pleasing elements combined with writing, music, character creation, art design, and even programming. Imagine how much more…
Read MoreWelcome to Digitally Downloaded’s weekly news feature, Catch-up coffee Monday. Each Monday we will bring you the best news from the previous week that you may have missed. Grab the biggest mug you’ve got, fill it with your favourite brew, and catch up with us! Dungeon RPG Stranger of Sword…
Read More2015 is coming to a close, and with it goes one heck of a year for video games. Narrowing down everything to a list of ten was remarkably difficult even despite a number of terribly disappointingreleases this year (I’m looking at you, Calvino Noir). I strongly advise that you use…
Read MoreI am just going to put everything on the line right out of the gate: Layers of Fear is not easy to play. Actually, let me correct that: it isn’t easy to play if you’re a giant wimp, much like myself. I’ve played my fair share of games in preview,…
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