Earlier this week we reviewed TyranoBuilder, a great bit of software brought to us by Nyu Media that allows people to create their own visual novels. That being said, it is a reasonably limited piece of software in some areas at the moment, such as the lack of existing art…
Read MorePlaying Armed Seven is a lot like watching a movie that has an actor whom you vaguely remember from another flick, but for the life of you cannot seem to recall where. It is only when you pause the film and stare into the middle distance that the fog surrounding…
Read MoreReview by Chris I. The gaming industry today is filled with a vast array of indie games, and they offer unique alternatives to major AAA releases. The recent indie movement has not only disrupted the industry, but has fundamentally changed it for the better, because now a talented development team…
Read MoreReview by Harvard L. It’s funny to think that Gigantic Army is set in an alternate reality where by 2009, mankind has already invented the warp drive and dove headfirst into interplanetary warfare. The game itself feels like it belongs in an alternate reality where the Nintendo 64 and Playstation…
Read MoreReview by V8Ninja.Is Armed Sevena SNES game that forgot to be released? Because if not, it sure does one masterful job convincing me otherwise. Everything, from the art design to the music to the simplistic controls, gives off the vibe of a game released when Mario was the bees knees…
Read MoreMany of the finest games focus on two aspects of their design; scoring and entertaining mechanics. Scoring is beautifully pure; doing certain actions rewards the player with points that increase a score. This score is most often either used to gauge the skill of a player or used to give…
Read MorePlayer expectation in video games is something that is rarely toyed with. While a game may be filled with many story twists and turns, most games do not surprise players through gameplay alone. Rarely do linear/scripted games surprise players through more than a story or a musical cue, with horror…
Read MoreWe’ve rather enjoyed the first wave of Japanese doujin games from localisation outfit, Nyu Media. Good news, then, that the company has five more on the way. From hardcore 2D platformers to 3D RPG-lite action games there should be something in the next bunch to please everyone. They’re going to…
Read MoreEther Vapor Remaster probably doesn’t look stand out much against the vast array of 2D shooters these days. Glance at the screenshots and you’ll see what appears to be a generic fighter plane taking on the usual host of other aerial mechs. However, it’s far more innovative than its appearance…
Read MoreSo, as some of you noticed, we have set up a Frequent Flyer program at Digitally Downloaded. Basically, if you visit us, comment on our stories and throw in the occasional Tweet, you will earn points. Click on the “Rewards” button on the right hand side for more information. The…
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