Octopath Traveler 0 isn’t really Octopath Traveler. It’s good. It’s even excellent, frequently and for long stretches of time. But it’s not Octopath Traveler for this very simple reason: Both the original Octopath Traveler and its sequel told the stories of eight (“Octo”) different people, who would eventually come together (“All roads that you travel on, if you will, lead…
When Square Enix revealed the Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake, there was always the sense that they weren’t going to be done with this, and so it wasn’t totally surprising when it was announced that the first two games in the legendary “Erdrick Trilogy” would get the same treatment. Related…
I know I’m late with writing this review. Final Fantasy Tactics: The…
The HD-2D remake of Dragon Quest III went down really well with…
I know this is a nice problem to have, but there are just so many games that 2022 has thrown up that deserve awards at the end of the year. It has been a monstrously good year for video games, especially if you like Japanese games, and The DioField Chronicle…
Read MoreSquare Enix has announced a reimagining of a phenomenal tactics RPG, Tactics Ogre. (DDNet did report on a leak regarding this game a couple of weeks ago.) Titled Tactics Ogre: Reborn promises beautifully converted HD graphics, fully-voiced cutscenes in English and Japanese, recreated sound effects and re-recorded background music. There…
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Aussie readers of DDNet, have we got a treat for you! (Note: this competition is only open to Australian residents. Apologies, overseas friends, but I’m sure we’ll have another contest for you soon) Stranger Of Paradise is one of the finest, and smartest, games in Square Enix’s storied series. As…
Read MoreNote: This is just a leak of information regarding Tactics Ogre: Reborn, and there has no official announcement or news from Square Enix itself. As such, you should take this with a grain of salt, however, previous leaks that stemmed from this source have proven to be valid, and it…
Read MoreIn most cases, I play JRPGs for the narrative. I want to be lost in the characters, setting, plot and world. I like when it’s supported by quality gameplay mechanics, of course, but the frameworks and structures that support that narrative are less of a focus for me than that…
Read MoreThe press never stops with Square Enix. After the recent announcement of release dates for The DioField Chronicle and Valkyrie Elysium by developer and publisher Square Enix, there’s been another announcement of a slightly different nature. Square Enix recently announced the launch of Live Interactive Works Game Development Crew –…
Read MoreA mere two days after an announcement regarding Valkyrie Elysium’s official release date from Square Enix, we’re already being given a new release date trailer, not for Elysium, but for another of Square Enix’s September releases. They are busy bees. The DioField Chronicle is an upcoming strategy RPG game, developed…
Read MoreIf you’re a fan of Square Enix, you’ll probably know the company’s current line-up of upcoming JRPGs, and amongst your Dragon Quests and Final Fantasies is Valkyrie Elysium, releasing as early as September 29 for PS4 and PS5, and on Steam on November 11! But there’s a lot more to…
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Patch 6.2 in Final Fantasy, titled Buried Memory, is scheduled to release towards the end of August this year. Buried Memory contains a multitude of additions, catering to pretty much every playstyle desired in the MMO, and continues to grow what has been one of the most successful MMOs of…
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Welcome to Digitally Downloaded’s weekly catch-up news feature, the catch-up coffee. 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 Dee)!…
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