Review by Harvard L. I’ve been excited for Tacoma ever since its original promotional screens from years ago, but upon playing it I think this isn’t really a game to get excited about. It’s very much a Fullbright game – building upon the interactive spatial-exploration of Gone Home, Tacoma is…
Read MoreReview by Matt S. I once, many years ago, went to a corporate recruitment session (hey, we’re all desperate when we’re just out of school), and I remember a couple of things from that session. Firstly, I quickly learned that I haven’t got the temperament to make it in the…
Read MoreReview by Clark A. Famed writer of anime and visual novels, Gen Urobuchi, has a penchant for dark, perverse themes. Those familiar with the man’s portfolio may label that a gross understatement as his works range from deconstructions of the innocent magical girl subgenre to relentlessly grotesque Lovecraftian horror. Though…
Read MoreReview by Dylan C. I wonder when the FPS genre will cease to be the flavour of the month in this industry of ours. Over the years, different genres have enjoyed the spotlight, then taken a backseat, popularity moving in constant flux with modern trends and fickle tastes. Related reading:…
Read MoreEarth Defense Force 2, which is a remake of Earth Defense Force 2017, is the perfect example of a B-lister “movie” staring giant big aliens come down to Earth to wreck havoc. As a member of the Earth Defense Squad it is up to you to help stop this invasion,…
Read MoreThe FACTS convention prides itself in being the largest comics, sci-fi, and anime festival in Europe. This year, our very lucky Eduardo got to take in the experience. The convention itself had some amazing guests including Christopher Lloyd, Peter Mayhew, and Ernie Hudson (ERNIE HUDSON!), but the show was stolen…
Read MoreIt’s funny how so many people play games for relaxation, and yet so many modern game designers never aim to make relaxation a key element in their games. With all the frenetic combat, fighting for survival and strategic manipulation present in our AAA titles, it’s a wonder that anyone manages…
Read MoreNews by Clark A. Visual novels haven’t historically been the hottest of commodities beyond Japanese shores, but between Steam’s rapidly growing library and recent console releases like Danganronpa 2, Xblaze Code: Embryo and Phoenix Wright Trilogy, now is a rather reliable time for English-speakers to be fans of the genre.…
Read MoreReview by Matt S. Destiny is a difficult game to review. It’s difficult because it’s hard to look past the sheer hype machine that Activision sent into operation to ensure that this project, which cost hundreds of millions to produce, is a commercial success. In other words it’s so incredibly…
Read MoreReview by Harvard L. Most of the staff at Digitally Downloaded are huge fans of Japanese culture, and so if you’re anything like us, a collection of thirteen short stories inspired by the nation itself will be exciting stuff indeed. The Future Is Japanese is an anthology of modern science…
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