Paradox Interactive specialises in strategy games, and it does those very, very well. It would be easy for the studio to find a formula or two that leads to success and milk it for everything it is worth, but quite frequently they do take some calculated chances. Like anything, sometimes…
Read MoreI have a somewhat long, odd history with online games. I got into online gaming via MUDs around the mid-90’s for a time. I got busy with college and quit playing for a few years, but then got back into them again around the time Ultima: Online was getting big.…
Read MoreReviewing this kind of content is always a somewhat tricky affair, because you are not actually playing through a game someone else has made, but using a tool to craft content of your own. I am a fan of FPS titles, and I have a fair amount of experience with…
Read MoreWar of the Roses really sets out to do one basic thing, and it does that rather well. Paradox Interactive has decided to approach online multiplayer with a medieval twist, and the result is this PC title that delivers an experience that is entertaining, but also somewhat limited. So for…
Read MoreHere at Digitally Downloaded, we have been fans of Orcs Must Die! There is a lot to love about the games. They blend some action mechanics with a solid tower defense gameplay and some high replay value mixed with humorous dialog. I scored the Orcs Must Die! 2 a 4.5…
Read More4X strategy titles are a tricky affair. Diehard fans of this genre have very high expectations of any new release due to existing games that have been great and established their cult following. On the other hand, because of how deep these titles attempt to go, it is fairly easy…
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