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Review: Thumper (Sony PlayStation 4)

October 27, 2016

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Review by Matt C. Thumper is described as a “rhythm violence game”, which seems fitting for a game that regularly makes me want to throw my controller at the head of the next passerby. One could also call it a “rhythm masochism game”, because as infuriating as it is, I…

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October 27, 2016

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News by Matt C. A variety of socioeconomic factors mean that free enterprise – including game development – is very limited in Cuba, but one studio has launched an Indiegogo campaign in the hopes of producing the country’s first commercially-available independent game: Savior. It’s a 2D action platformer that’s “full…

The catch-up coffee: October 27, 2016

October 26, 2016

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News by Matt S., Britta S., Lindsay M. 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…

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October 26, 2016

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Game Theory by Matt S. Battlefield 1 represents everything wrong with blockbuster storytelling. What has been billed as an attempt to represent the stories and the reality of one of the most horrific wars in human history instead comes across as dangerously revisionist and imperialist. The military hero worship is…

Review: Paper Mario Color Splash (Nintendo Wii U)

October 26, 2016

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Review by Clark A. A sense of humour goes a long way in defining a game’s identity. In Paper Mario Color Splash, jokes paint new life into every scenario and character interaction, upping the ante of peculiar situations tenfold. The Paper Mario series has historically emphasised comedy, but the latest…

Review: Battlefield 1 (Microsoft Xbox One)

October 26, 2016

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Review by Nick H. Battlefield 1 is fascinating to me, in large part because the game takes a step into the past with its World War 1 source material and in doing so gives the Battlefield franchise a future full of exciting potential. With excellent multiplayer and a single player…

DigitallyDownloaded.net is no longer covering Bethesda

October 25, 2016

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News by Matt S. This morning, Bethesda made the announcement that it will no longer provide review copies of its games to journalists ahead of the release date. Note; this policy exclusively applies to critics. YouTubers and streamers are still being given access to games ahead of launch. They already…

Review: Shadow Warrior 2 (PC)

October 25, 2016

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Review by Hamza A. The cleverly-titled Shadow Warrior 2 is the sequel to 2013’s Shadow Warrior – which itself is a reboot of the legendary 1997 original by relic studio, 3D Realms. As part of the three major titles released using the now-defunct Build engine (the other two being Duke…

Review: Nobunaga’s Ambition: Sphere of Influence – Ascension (Sony PlayStation 4)

October 25, 2016

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Review by Matt S. When it rains, it pours. After years of missing out on Nobunaga’s Ambition and Romance of the Three Kingdoms games entirely, Koei Tecmo has now localised three hardcore strategy games in just two years. Hopefully they’ll prove successful, because this is a trend I can see…

Review: World of Final Fantasy (Sony PlayStation 4)

October 25, 2016

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Review by Matt S. World of Final Fantasy is some of the best work to have been achieved in the franchise. Ever. Both deeply rooted in series tradition, and yet overwhelmingly modern in approach, the game is a love letter to the series for fans, created by a team that…

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