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.

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.

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.

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.