Review by Matt S. Root Film’s only meaningful link to its predecessor, Root Letter, is that both visual novels are mystery titles set in Shimane prefecture, a lesser-known destination with Japan but, like every other corner of the country, a place with its own deep, rich history and heritage. Where…
Read MoreInterview by Matt S. Every so often a visual novel comes along that breaks away from the “hyper-niche” reputation that the genre has to pull in people that aren’t usually that interested in it. Root Letter was one such example. A detective mystery story set in regional Japan, it was…
Read MoreNews by Lindsay M., News Editor 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 news…
Read MoreReview by Matt S. Root Letter: Last Answer leaves me in a very difficult position. On the one hand, and purely on a sentimental level, Root Letter is my favourite visual novel. I’d argue that there are smarter and deeper VNs out there – Steins;Gate, for example, and there are…
Read MoreNews 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…
Read MoreNews by Matt S. I’m still not sure Root Letter needed a live action remake any more than Aladdin did, but on the other hand, I’ll never turn down an opportunity for more Root Letter, so I’m very much excited for the upcoming Root Letter: Last Answer. Besides, unlike Aladdin,…
Read MoreNews by Matt S. We recently reported that the Australian Classification Board had let slip that Root Letter: Last Answer was likely getting a western release. After all, you don’t go to the expense to get something classified in Australia unless you’re going to release it. Now, publisher PQube has…
Read MoreNews by Matt S, Editor-in-ChiefWelcome to Digitally Downloaded’s regular catch-up news feature (one day later because of the Easter holiday – we hope you all had a lovely long weekend, for those that celebrate Easter!). With each issue we will bring you the best news that you may have missed.…
Read MoreList by Lindsay M. Happy birthday PQube! The publishing company (soon to turn developer — read that news here!) is celebrating its tenth anniversary this year, which makes it the perfect time to look back on some of the games that makes us heart PQube with every new game announcement.…
Read MoreNews by Lindsay M., News Editor 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 news…
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