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World of Horror sounds delightful

August 2, 2018

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News by Matt S. The best way to catch my attention is to promise “cosmic horror inspired by H.P. Lovecraft and Junji Ito.” It’s the reference to Ito that gets it over the line. Everyone knows who Lovecraft is. That’s an easy reference to claim. To also be inspired by…

The catch-up coffee: Thursday, August 2, 2018

August 1, 2018

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News by 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 news anchor, Dee…

The games of August, and in-depth with Code of Princess EX! (Digitally Uploaded 2018, Episode #27)

August 1, 2018

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It’s an eclectic mix this week, as we talk about the ongoing development of No Man’s Sky, Taiko the Drum on the Nintendo Switch, and everyone’s favourite Nintendo hero, Captain Toad! Is it okay to creatively alter games after release, if “fans” don’t like it? Or should a developer be…

Review: The Banner Saga 3 (Nintendo Switch)

August 1, 2018

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Review by Ginny W. As the Banner Saga draws to its fateful conclusion, what was previously a death march now feels like a funeral procession. The team behind it has risen to unexpected heights in the wake of the success of the trilogy’s first two titles. There’s always been a…

Review: Cosmic Star Heroine (Nintendo Switch)

August 1, 2018

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Review by Priscilla M. Cosmic Star Heroine was on my radar since the initial Kickstarter in 2013, but it was not until the Switch port that I was given a chance to experience the galactic wonder for myself. Cosmic Star Heroine is touted as a game for fans of JRPGs…

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July 31, 2018

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News by Matt S. One of the many very fine rhythm games available on Nintendo Switch is Musynx, which offers players some 80 or so tracks across a range of Asian pop and rock genres (including vocaloids!) Related reading: Our review of Musynx on Nintendo Switch And now it’s going…

Review: 1979 Revolution: Black Friday (Nintendo Switch)

July 31, 2018

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Review by Matt S. It’s almost impossible to find good quality information about the Middle East out here in the west. Whether it’s a look at the historical context of the Middle East, or a contemporary view of the volatile region, it’s nearly impossible to break through propaganda and ideology…

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July 31, 2018

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Video by Matt S. Train Sim World came out of nowhere, but what a delightful game! Train driving simulators are hugely popular in Japan, but not so much out in the west, and while there have been a few on PC, we haven’t been able to get stuck into one…

European Conqueror X announced for Nintendo Switch

July 31, 2018

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News by Matt S. For fans of large-scale strategy games, there aren’t too many choices available on the Nintendo Switch, however, there is World Conqueror X, and it’s a more-than-decent take on recreating the strategic conditions and battles of World War 2. It also seems to have sold well enough…

Review: Mary Skelter Nightmares (PC)

July 31, 2018

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Review by Harvard L. Every time I review a Compile Heart game I can’t help but analyse how it fits into the company’s now well-established formula. Its penchant for stat heavy JRPGs with fiendishly complex combat systems and trope laden anime stories makes it a love-or-hate company, but it’s hard…

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