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The Friday Ten: The best fan service on the Nintendo Switch

June 7, 2019

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List by Matt S. Who doesn’t like a bit of fan service? The Nintendo Switch has built up quite the library of games that make the… sexier side of games a focue. Whether it’s for laughs, or to make a more serious point, fan service has become a significant part…

Review: Dragon Star Varnir (Sony PlayStation 4)

June 7, 2019

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Review by Matt S. Earlier this year, Idea Factory released Death’s End re;Quest, which proved to be an impressive step in a bold direction for the publisher. Previously known principally for budget, fanservicey JRPGs that revelled in their B-grade nature, Death End built impressive depth in its narratives and themes…

Video: Dragon Star Varnir: Why I love Idea Factory’s latest

June 7, 2019

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Video by Matt S. Dragon Star Varnir is a really impressive effort from Idea Factory. Working within the Grimm Bros-style fairy tale structure, Dragon Star Varnir is a rich JRPG with a superb combat system, excellent character design, amazing music, and a sublime vision. Once upon a time Idea Factory…

Get with the stripping, there’s a new Akiba’s Trip on the way

June 6, 2019

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News by Matt S. It’s a little confusing, but the first Akiba’s Trip that we got here in the west (Undead & Undressed), was actually the second title in the series. The first was a Japan-only release. Now, however, we’re getting a fully remastered version of that game with Akiba’s…

Oh God, it’s actually happening… Baldur’s Gate III!

June 6, 2019

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News by Matt S. If you ask anyone to list out the top three western-developed RPGs ever made, Baldur’s Gate would easily make it in the list… if not top it. A true classic in every way, it’s easy to forget today, looking at the humble presentation of the game,…

Review: Golem Gates (Nintendo Switch)

June 6, 2019

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Review by Matt S. Golem Gates is what happens when a developer takes every popular fantasy game design, and tries to mash them all together. It’s a RTS with levels laid out like in a MOBA, in which you summon cards and spells as you would in a CCG. Throw…

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June 6, 2019

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Review by Matt S. Have you ever played a game that you recognise as being well-made and executed, but you just can’t muster up any enthusiasm for it? That’s Vectronom. Sitting here to write the review, I can’t think of anything that is really wrong with the game. At the…

Square Enix dumps all its Final Fantasy music on Spotify

June 6, 2019

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News by Matt S. If you’re a fan of Final Fantasy, a good part of the reason that you love the series so much no doubt has to do with the music. Soaring, epic soundtracks, one an all, Square – and later Square Enix – has always had the brilliant…

The catch-up coffee: Thursday, June 6, 2019

June 5, 2019

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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: Layers of Fear 2 (Sony PlayStation 4)

June 5, 2019

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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…

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