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.
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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.
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.
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.
Broken Ranks Impression
RPGamer had the opportunity to test Broken Ranks and chat with Whitemoon Games during PAX Online. This free-to-play MMORPG has an innovative battle system and a noticeable focus on story.
Summoners Fate Impression
As part of PAX Online, RPGamer was given the opportunity to talk to the founder of D20Studios about Summoners Fate and sample a demo. This deck-builder offers novel ways of controlling a party and promotes creativity.
Rollers of the Realm: Reunion Preview
Rollers of the Realm: Reunion is a mashup of RPGs and pinball. During PAX Online, RPGamer was given the opportunity to talk to Phantom Compass’ CEO about this upcoming release.
Peglin Impression
Peglin is a hybrid of roguelike and pachinko from developer Red Nexus Games. During PAX Online, RPGamer was able to chat with Red Nexus Games’ Dylan Gedig to learn more about the game as well as check out its demo on Steam.
Reina and Jericho Impression
Reina and Jericho is a story-driven metroidvania that follows a woman looking to rescue her partner and escape from a tyrant’s fortress. During PAX Online, RPGamer was given the opportunity to chat to Reclamation Games’ Dave Wightman and check out the game’s demo.
Below the Stone Preview
Below the Stone is an action roguelike where players take dwarves into the depths below the Dwarven Kingdom to bring back riches. RPGamer was given the opportunity to talk to Strollart’s Michael Carrol and Apogee Entertainment’s Scott Miller to learn more about the game and its development.
Wartales Impression
A dark vision of a medieval world serves as the setting for Wartales. Players must heed many details to survive its merciless reality.
Solasta: Crown of the Magister PAX Online Impression
Solasta: Crown of the Magister is coming to PC on October 20, 2020. A deep dive into a dungeon awaits players in the demo.
Gamedec PAX Online Impression
Gamedec is the latest title to follow the footsteps of other recent successful RPG/adventure hybrids. The PAX Online demo shows some glimpses of the world, and teases the beginning of an investigation.
No Place for Bravery PAX Online Impression
No Place for Bravery is a top-down action RPG following grizzled warrior Thorn on his search for his daughter Leaf. During PAX Online, RPGamer got to check out a demo and chat to developer Glitch Factory and publisher Ysbryd Games about the upcoming title.
The Magister PAX Online Impression
The Magister demo is out now for PC. Players have fourteen days to solve a procedurally-generated murder mystery.
Eldest Souls PAX Online Impression
Eldest Souls is a pixel-art boss rush action RPG with a highly flexible combat system. The PAX Online demo confirms that it is also brutally difficult.
The Last Spell PAX Online Impression
CCCP and The Arcade Crew have released a pre-alpha demo. Featuring pixel art and macabre story, this dark fantasy tactical RPG is headed to PC in 2021.
Dreamscaper PAX Online Impression
Dreamscaper is a an action roguelite with narrative elements currently available on Steam Early Access. During PAX Online, RPGamer got the opportunity to check out its Early Access version and chat to developer Afterburner Studios.
Jack Move PAX Online Impression
So Romantic and HypeTrain Digital released a limited-time demo of sci-fi RPG Jack Move for PAX Online. Using pixel visuals with a cyberpunk touch, Jake Move includes many RPG staples and a promising story.
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