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The Friday Ten: The ten best JRPGs of 2017

December 1, 2017

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List by Matt S. I know this is going to be a big call to make, but 2017 has been the greatest year for the JRPG genre ever. Other years have certainly produced some excellent games, of course they have, but what has really made 2017 stand out is the…

VIDEO: Star Ocean 4: The Last Hope 4K And Full HD Remaster is so amazing

December 1, 2017

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Video by Matt S. Star Ocean 4 was one of my favourite games back on the PlayStation 3, so it has been so exciting getting back into the game with this full HD remaster on PS4. The game looks incredible, and plays as well as it ever did. To give…

Game of the Year 2017: Best narrative

December 1, 2017

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Welcome to the DDNet Awards of 2017! We have 16 categories this year, representing the full gamut of creativity and artistry that games represent. 2017 has been an incredible year for videogames, and is without a doubt one of the best years for games ever, and that has made this…

The Fast Five: The Aussies making a very Aussie visual novel

December 1, 2017

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Interview by Ginny W. Visual novels are currently seeing a resurgence in popularity, especially with software like Visual Novel Maker making the genre much more accessible to developers of all shapes and sizes. However, they remain underrepresented in the Western market. Enter Route 59 Studios, a Melbourne-based studio who are…

The 24 games of Christmas! Game #1: PlayLink Games

November 30, 2017

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It’s that time of year again! The decorations are out, the house smells of Christmas thanks to the tree in the living room, presents are sitting under the tree and all the good food is on the table. We do love Christmas at DDNet, and as always, we’re doing an…

Review: Xenoblade Chronicles 2 (Nintendo Switch)

November 30, 2017

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Review by Matt S. I don’t think I’ve played a game that manages to misfire on tone quite as much as Xenoblade Chronicles 2. I preface this review by saying that on a fundamental level it’s an incredibly enjoyable game, and, as the first true big-budget JRPG on the Nintendo…

Game of the Year 2017: Best art direction

November 30, 2017

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Review: LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2 (Microsoft Xbox One)

November 30, 2017

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Review by Tyler T. I’ve never been a fanatic of the LEGO puzzle-platformers (which could very well be due to them being targeted at children), but for the most part they’ve always been well made games that made up for their lack of challenge with plenty of charm. That’s why,…

The catch-up coffee: Thursday, November 30, 2017

November 29, 2017

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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: Black Mirror (PC)

November 29, 2017

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Review by Harvard L. A game like Black Mirror getting a high profile re-release in 2017 is surely reassuring proof of the health of the games industry. Starting life as a point-and-click adventure game in 2001 as The Black Mirror, the series has always been trying to find its voice…

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