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Review: Space Hulk: Tactics (Sony PlayStation 4)

October 16, 2018

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Review by Matt S. Cyanide might not be the most renowned developer out there, but if there’s any genre I would trust the team with implicitly, it’s in virtualising old board games. The difference in quality between Space Hulk: Tactics, and the previous Space Hulk title (Ascension), is truly impressive.…

Become a digital virtuoso in Pianista for the Nintendo Switch

October 15, 2018

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News by Lindsay M. Anyone with a Nintendo Switch in their hands will be able to become, well, a legendary virtuoso as promised in the title in upcoming music title Pianista: The Legendary Virtuoso. Touted as being a high-end music game designed specifically with the console in mind. The game…

Review: Starlink: Battle for Atlas (Nintendo Switch)

October 15, 2018

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Review by Matt S. Starlink: Battle for Atlas comes across as very, very confused. In theory it’s Ubisoft’s take on toys-to-life , much like Skylanders or Disney Infinity, and certainly Ubisoft would love for people to buy its plastic spaceships and little heroes. But then it undercuts itself because everything…

Review: Hover (Nintendo Switch)

October 15, 2018

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Review by Matt C. Hover sets out with the ambitious goal of filling the gap left by Jet Set Radio. It’s got the same sort of colourful but oppressive world, and the same sort of pumping techno soundtrack. It’s got a similar story of youthful rebellion against an authoritarian regime,…

The catch-up coffee: Monday, October 15, 2018

October 14, 2018

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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…

Review: Game Dev Story (Nintendo Switch)

October 12, 2018

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Review by Matt S. Game Dev Story is a genuine classic. Originally a humble little iPhone title, featuring a cute sense of humour and colourful characters, it really was the title that launched its developer, Kairosoft, into the stratosphere, and has since led to dozens of other casual simulation titles.…

This Week’s Switch Port News: Friday, October 12, 2018

October 12, 2018

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News by Matt C. Every week, there are approximately 12385128756 announcements for Switch ports of previously-released games. That’s great news for Switch owners, bad news for our wallets, and awful news for Lindsay, DDNet’s news editor. It’s another relatively quiet one this week, at least by Switch standards. Still, here’s…

Review: Valthirian Arc: Hero School Story (Nintendo Switch)

October 12, 2018

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Review by Matt S. Valthirian Arc: Hero School offers a quaint, if not overly original concept. You’re tasked with developing a school that trains up heroes to fill martial and magical roles within the kingdom. In addition to managing the school facilities, you’re also responsible for taking these students out…

Assassin’s Creed is going cute for its latest mobile game

October 11, 2018

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News by Matt S. Ubisoft’s Assassin’s Creed has always been known for its efforts to present players with a realistic historical world to explore. Assassin’s Creed Rebellion, however, is throwing all of that out the window. Rebellion has bobble headed characters and a bright, cartoonish aesthetic. It’s being developed exclusively…

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October 11, 2018

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Review by Lindsay M. When I think of Spike Chunsoft, I tend picture Danganronpa, or those 3DS Street Pass minigames, and tend to forget about the other amazing games in the publisher’s library. 428: Shibuya Scramble is one of those games, with an original launch on the Wii in 2008…

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