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“Masterpieces”: What are they, and do we have them in videogames?

August 11, 2020

Video by Matt S. One of the core discussions within any field of art is that of the “masterpiece” – what makes a work a masterpiece (yes, it’s more than “it’s really good), and why are masterpieces important? It’s also a word that is very commonly misused in the videogame…

Review: Banner of the Maid (Nintendo Switch)

August 11, 2020

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Review by Matt S. It’s fascinating to see what a difference a console release can make. Earlier this year I first played Banner of the Maid when it released on PC in English. I had a fine time with it, but as a Final Fantasy Tactics-like JRPG, I felt like…

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August 10, 2020

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Review by Matt S. Is It Wrong To Try To Pick Up Girls In A Dungeon? has got to be one of the neatest titles for an anime or visual novel. It’s immediately descriptive and you know exactly what you’re going to get going in (i.e. fantasy action with a…

Sade: A My Time With Dee Dee visual novel character profile: Lorin

August 10, 2020

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Character profile by Matt S. Hello everyone! Last month we announced the development of the next Dee Dee visual novel; it’s called Sade, and it’s going to be (by far) our biggest and most ambitious project to date. Sade will also feature five characters, including two that we’ve not met…

The catch-up coffee: Monday, August 10, 2020

August 9, 2020

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News 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…

Review: Fantasy General II (Sony PlayStation 4)

August 7, 2020

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Review by Matt S. It’s a rare treat when strategy specialist, Slitherine, puts one of its games on console. As someone who really loves Slitherine’s work, and strategy games in general, but doesn’t enjoy playing games on PC as a rule, when something like Fantasy General II does land on…

Is It Wrong To Try To Pick Up Girls In A Dungeon – Why I love this game!

August 7, 2020

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Video by Matt S. I’ve never watched the Is It Wrong To Try To Pick Up Girls In A Dungeon anime, but I was certainly interested in trying the game out – a fanservicey dungeon crawler/visual novel combination? Sign me the heck up! I’ll have a review up on DDNet…

Focus Home has a dark take on Robin Hood on the way

August 6, 2020

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News by Matt S. Hood: Outlaws & Legends is an interesting looking take on the Robin Hood mythology and spirit. It’s being developed by Sumo Digital, and will be a team-based multiplayer game in which a group of outlaws need to commit heists against “an oppressive government in a dark…

Review: Necrobarista (PC)

August 6, 2020

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Review by Trent P. Ballsy move, basing Necrobarista in Melbourne instead of Sydney (insert appropriate humour about the rivalry between the cities here). However, with the developer based in Melbourne, it isn’t really a surprise, and Sydney folk will need to give it a pass there. Regardless of city location,…

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August 6, 2020

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News by Matt S. I must admit that I miss classic horror games. Horror, for me, peaked back on the PlayStation 2 with the likes of Project Zero, Silent Hill, Clock Tower and Haunting Ground, and we’ve seen over the years since that mainstream horror has become progressively more sanitised.…

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