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Our first look at Overcooked 2

June 26, 2018

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Preview by Harvard L. Ghost Town Games is going to have us all cooking up a storm once again. As a sequel to one of the most deceptively bombastic games ever made, Overcooked 2 is shaping up to be a continuation of the original game’s food-themed stress simulator. Related reading:…

Review: Lumines Remastered (Nintendo Switch)

June 26, 2018

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Review by Matt S. Take ya body, shake ya body, shake ya body down to the groundShake ya body, shake ya body, shake ya body down to the ground Related reading: Here’s a review of another Lumines game, for people with iPhones! I’ve had this song on loop, buried deep…

Review: Ikaruga (Nintendo Switch)

June 26, 2018

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Review by Tyler T. It’s been over 15 years since Treasure released its spiritual successor to Radiant Silvergun. As a SHMUP, Ikaruga proved divisive upon release due to its puzzle elements, but it’s these same dynamics that make it age so much better than many of its contemporaries. While many…

Review: Gray Dawn (PC)

June 25, 2018

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Review by Ginny W. Horror games are a dime a dozen on Steam, and the ecosystem is positively flooded by studios that think jump-scares and unsettling music are the pinnacle of the genre. I’ve played my share of them over the years, and I’ve always preferred titles that instill fear…

Review: The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit (Sony PlayStation 4)

June 25, 2018

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Review by Trent P. As Dontnod Entertainment moves into progressing the Life is Strange series, the biggest question is how the writers could even progress a series when it seemed like the characters from the original were too big to move on from. To quell these doubts the developer created…

Come join us on Discord! Chat about waifu, JRPGs, and whatever else takes your fancy!

June 25, 2018

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Article by Matt S. So we’re a bit slow with this; Discord servers everywhere these days, but we finally have one of our own! So you can now join the DDNet community in a fun and friendly place and chat about whatever you like live and in real time. We’ve…

Review: Unravel Two (Sony PlayStation 4)

June 25, 2018

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Review by Lindsay M. I, like many video game writers, have a niche: a cozy little corner of the world filled with our favourite types of games that we know the most about. I often write about indies with heartfelt stories — and rarely about anything to do with platforming.…

The catch-up coffee: Monday, June 25, 2018

June 24, 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…

The Friday Ten: The ten best games from the first half of 2018

June 22, 2018

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List by DDNet Team It’s that time of year! We’re halfway through, and having played dozens (and dozens) of games, it’s time to get down to business and list our favourite ten from the first half of the year. It’s been a good start to the year too, and narrowing…

Review: Bloons TD 5 (Nintendo Switch)

June 22, 2018

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Review by Harvard L. Before I begin the review, I should disclose that I’d purchased it myself, the second I saw it available on the eShop. I have a strong personal history with the series. The original Bloons game was released in 2007 amidst a Flash gaming renaissance, and its…

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