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Review: Azur Lane: Crosswave (Nintendo Switch)

February 18, 2021

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Review by Matt S. Idea Factory hasn’t had the greatest track record when it comes to Nintendo Switch ports. It might have something to do with their engines or optimisation, but as much as I have enjoyed the likes of Fairy Fencer F and Megadimension Neptunia VII on the console,…

The catch-up coffee: Thursday, February 18, 2021

February 17, 2021

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News by Lindsay M.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 Dee)! KeyWe…

Review: Choices That Matter: And Their Heroes Were Lost (Nintendo Switch)

February 17, 2021

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Review by Matt S. I don’t have too much to say in this review, which is not in any way a reflection on the quality of Choices That Matter: And Their Heroes Were Lost. It’s just that it’s the third in a series that share the same structure and qualities,…

Bravely Default 2: On this game’s big narrative weapon

February 17, 2021

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Video by Matt S. Bravely Default 2 is such a good game that it deserves a second video. This time around we’re taking a look at a specific narrative element that adds so much to the game. It’s not a new narrative technique and we’ve seen it in many…

The influence of China’s four greatest works of literature on video games

February 17, 2021

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Article by Matt S. China, as one of the oldest continuous cultures and nations on the planet, has a long and deep literary history. Some of its greatest masterpieces were written well before Europeans invaded places like America and Australia and re-drew the maps to suit their colonial expansion. Across…

Chicory: A Colorful Tale looks absolutely delightful!

February 16, 2021

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News by Matt S.Cuphead really paved the way for a revival of older, more traditional animation styles to become an aesthetic in video games, and it’s something I am very much here for. At this stage, the only issue with Chicory: A Colorful Tale is the lack of localisation of…

Review: Ginga Force (Sony PlayStation 4)

February 16, 2021

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Review by Brad L. SHMUPs, vertically-scrolling shoot ‘em ups, “bullet hells,” or whatever else you might want to call them are things that I would usually rather just avoid. As my body gathers up the years and my reflexes start to wane, the idea of fast-paced shoot ‘em ups, dying…

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February 16, 2021

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News by Matt S. As the scope of what we do at DDNet expands, we’re aware that we have really started to do a lot of different things – visual novels, podcast, video analysis, streams, reviews, news, interviews, feature articles. We also realise that it’s increasingly hard to keep…

On the Yakuza series and its relationship to the cinema of the 60’s

February 16, 2021

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Game Theory by Matt S. The seven-entry narrative arc that comprises the Yakuza series (0 through to 6) is considered by many to be a crowning glory of video game storytelling, and rightfully so. The arc takes Kiryu, his friends, rivals and special ward (Haruka) from impetuous youngsters right through…

Review: PUSS! (Nintendo Switch)

February 15, 2021

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Review by Harvard L. A cat jumps into a CRT television to save a vaporwave world from an invasion of satanic abominations. In this surreal game by teamcoil, style rules supreme over substance, with flashing lights, bizarre enemies and atmospheric noises all trying their best to distract the player from…

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