PAX East Saturday Roundup
Jon Jansen was at PAX East on Saturday to check out some upcoming games. Here are his quick thoughts and notes a potential sleeper hit of 2023.
Category: Impressions
PAX East Friday Roundup
Jon Jansen was at PAX East 2023 on Friday to preview multiple upcoming RPGs. Here’s a quick roundup of the titles he tried out and quick thoughts on each of them.
Demonschool PAX East Impression
Jon Jansen was at PAX East and sat down with Ysbryd Games to test out the upcoming tactical RPG. The aesthetic alone is an attraction, but the combat can be a great starting point for newcomers of the genre.
Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Impression
Team Ninja is taking its brand of action RPG gameplay to fantasy Three Kingdoms China with a few new additions. The first two levels of Wo Long hint at a refined title with tighter action RPG gameplay.
Path of the Midnight Sun Demo Impression
Path of the Midnight Sun is set to combine narrative adventure and turn-based combat when it hits Steam in January. RPGamer was able to check out and report back on a two-hour demo involving one of the game’s early chapters.
Demonschool Demo Impression
Demonschool wears many influences on its sleeve and combines them beautifully. RPGamer got a quick look at this unique movement-based tactical RPG.
Trinity Trigger Import Impression
With its blend of graphics, plot, and combat, this is a game that would seem to have its finger on the trigger. So how did it manage to shoot itself in the foot? That will take a few more words to explain.
Shadows Over Loathing Impression
Ahead of Shadows Over Loathing’s surprise launch, RPGamer was given the chance to check out the game. As fans of West of Loathing will expect, its stick-figure shenanigans provide a ton of humour.
Tactics Ogre: Reborn Impression
Tactics Ogre: Reborn is the remaster TRPG fans didn’t know they needed. Sam Wachter is here to share how her progress is going with this classic and may need constant reminders to equip items before the battle.
Persona 5 Royal Switch Impression
Nintendo Persona fans are finally able to rejoice. Atlus’s Persona 5 Royal finally makes the leap onto the hybrid console, and other platforms, in a few days.
Inkulinati Demo Impression
Inkulinati uses visual flair and comedic sensibilities to catch the eyes in this roguelite tactical game. RPGamer takes a look at the demo to see how deep the combat goes in matching this style.
Dream Tactics Demo Impression
RPGamer had a chance to check out a demo for the upcoming tactical RPG Dream Tactics. Was it a fun experience? Or does Sam need a nap after battling many crusty pillows?
WitchSpring R PAX West Impression
In WitchSpring R, players control a witch who likes to eat pies and has a pet boar. The remake of the first WitchSpring game is planned to launch later this year.
Valkyrie Elysium Demo Impression
In advance of its release later this month, Square Enix has released a demo for the upcoming Valkyrie Elysium. Previewing the opening hours of the game, Valkyrie Elysium’s demo makes the case for the series’ transition to modern consoles.
WrestleQuest PAX West Impression
RPGamer was able to check out WrestleQuest at this year’s PAX West. If you want to play an 80s wrestler, hurl insults, and punch people in the face, this is the game for you.
Book Quest Impression
There are a great many books in this world: Some are magic, some mundane. At least a few of them must be on the topic of good game design. Could someone find a copy of one, please? It’s sorely needed here.
The DioField Chronicle Demo Impression
Square Enix and Lancarse’s The DioField Chronicle offers a rare real-time strategy RPG. RPGamer was able to get an early look at the game’s demo, which releases this week.
Soul Hackers 2 Impression
25 years after the debut of the first Soul Hackers game, a follow-up is nearly upon us. With only a few hours into the game, it’s clear that Soul Hackers 2 is a strong game with an excellent battle system.
Dusk Diver 2 Impression
Dusk Diver 2 makes its way to western consoles next month. Fun combat helps separate itself from its predecessor, but newcomers may need a bit of time to get up to speed with the plot.
Vestaria Saga II: The Sacred Sword of Silvanister Impression
Fire Emblem series creator Shouzou Kaga returns with a second title in his Vestaria Saga series. Veterans of the former will readily find its appeal, though its challenge is likely to frustrate many who aren’t in that group.
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