Idea Factory International is bringing otome visual novel Battlefield Waltz to the West over a decade after its original Japanese launch. First announced during IFI’s Summer Festival 2024, the game will be available in physical and digital editions.) It follows a young woman named Lan on her journey as the Maiden of the Cursed Sword. Following tragic circumstances, she ends…
Welcome to Digitally Downloaded’s weekly catch-up news feature, the catch-up coffee. I will bring you the best news you may have missed with each issue. 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)!…
When it comes to showing off unique games, no showcase can top…
Wholesome Games’ annual Wholesome Snack showcase may be roughly half the length…
I’m not going to lie: I completely forgot about Dordogne between November 2022’s Nintendo Indie World showcase and today’s release date announcement. I’m a little surprised that I did, because it sounds like the exact type of game I’m interested in playing: a narrative adventure about living life to its…
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Welcome to Digitally Downloaded’s weekly catch-up news feature, the catch-up coffee. With each issue I 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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Don’t Nod is one of my favourite developers (though I keep forgetting the slight name change), thanks in large part to the original Life Is Strange. It’s made some solid games otherwise, though, including Tell Me Why and Gerda: A Flame in Winter. Its next title, Harmony: The Fall of…
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I like the eastasiasoft showcases for a few reasons. One, they happen at the right times. Two, they focus on imminent game releases. And three, no time is wasted: it’s game after game after game with zero filler. I acknowledge that it’s late fall down under right now, but eastasiasoft…
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Welcome to Digitally Downloaded’s weekly catch-up news feature, the catch-up coffee. With each issue I 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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I sure am tired of comparing creature-collecting games to Pokémon, but most seem to be inspired by it. Cassette Beasts is no different: it’s got a very Pokémon-esque quality to it, but then turns that around with something new – creature-fusing! There are over 100 monsters to collect and transform…
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I love love. I believe only those with heart made of coal could think otherwise, because love is such a happy feeling. Being kidnapped? That’s less happy. And that’s what happens in Charade Maniacs: a girl is kidnapped but ends up finding love as a result. The game is already…
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At first, I was drawn to ghostpia Season One (there are two “seasons” planned) for its visuals – it’s almost like watching a cartoon on an on VHS tape! But I’m most excited for the the dark yet humourous story and the eclectic characters. Last month we learned that PQube…
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Mineko’s Night Market is just adorable. The game is a heartwarming story about friendship, choices, and cats. Yesterday during Nintendo’s Indie World Showcase, we learned its release date for Nintendo Switch, which is the same day as it’s PC launch. And it isn’t only coming to those two platforms, though;…
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Back in the early to mid ’90s, I was obsessed with educational games. Platformers? Nah. Shooters? Nah. Just let me learn! Some of my favourite games included the Carmen Sandiego series, Super Seekers games like Treasure Mountain! and Treasure Mathstorm!, The Oregon Trail, and Operation Neptune. That’s a pretty wide…
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