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February 6, 2019

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Video by Matt S.Death End re;Quest is Idea Factory’s latest JRPG, and it surprised me in terms of how good it actually is. I’ve always enjoyed the work of the developer/publisher, but this one is the most mature and intelligent one to date – this is a genuinely cracking game.…

Review: Etrian Odyssey Nexus (Nintendo 3DS)

February 6, 2019

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Review by Matt S. The Etrian Odyssey series of dungeon crawlers, which has been kicking around on Nintendo handhelds since back with the original on the Nintendo DS, faces something of a problem for its future. These are rare games that absolutely have to be played across two screens and could…

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February 6, 2019

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News by Matt S. If there’s one fighting game that I’m looking forward to almost as much as Dead or Alive 6, its Mortal Kombat 11. They’re the perfect antidotes to one another, really; Dead or Alive 6 plays to sexuality, with its gorgeous characters, sweaty bodies, and body-hugging and/or…

Review: Death End re;Quest (Sony PlayStation 4)

February 5, 2019

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Review by Matt S. Idea Factory games are always smarter than people give them credit for. People see the fan service (which is always copious), but then can’t look past that. It becomes the defining characteristic of the game to them, and that’s disappointing, because there’s always much more to…

Finally! A Japanese TCG announced for Nintendo Switch

February 5, 2019

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News by Matt S. It’s strange that the Nintendo Switch has been around for so long now, and there’s still no Yu-Gi-Oh on it. Konami publishes that license on every console, and the console doesn’t quite feel rounded until there’s a Japanese TCG on it. The good news is that…

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February 5, 2019

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WarGroove, the independent-developed Advance Wars “clone” is the flavour of the week this week, so we chat about that. We also discuss the state of the Nintendo eShop (it ain’t great), and discuss one of the most over-used genre tropes – the roguelike. Gosh roguelikes are awesome when they’re at…

Review: Thea: The Awakening (Nintendo Switch)

February 4, 2019

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Review by Matt S. Thea: The Awakening is one of the most impressive indie titles from recent years, and it has found an ideal platform on the Nintendo Switch. It’s a game that deftly moves between so many genres that it defies any attempt to pigeonhole it, but if you…

Review: Steins;Gate Elite (Sony PlayStation 4)

February 4, 2019

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Review by Matt S. There are a number of reasons behind the exploding popularity of the visual novel genre in recent years. One is that digital distribution platforms have allowed for a relatively cheap release; there’s no need to produce boxed copies and organise retail distribution. Another reason is Steins;Gate.…

Review: Fairy Fencer F Advent Dark Force (Nintendo Switch)

February 4, 2019

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Review by Ginny W. Fairy Fencer F became an indelible part of the Compile Heart stable upon its original release back on the PlayStation 3. Riffing off the familiar system from Hyperdimension Neptunia and adding its own stylised spin to it, the title has since been remastered for the Switch…

The catch-up coffee: Monday, February 4, 2019

February 3, 2019

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News by Lindsay M. and Matt S. 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…

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