I’m not much of a competitive gamer, but I got a chance to check out a few competitive games at PAX West 2022, and I might end up dipping back into that scene.
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No Place for Bravery is a Gruesome Action RPG with a Powerful Plot
No Place for Bravery is a blood-soaked action RPG with fantastic pixel art, bonfire checkpoints, stamina management, and a story that’s full of Big Dad Energy.
PAX West 2022 Report: WayForward and Limited Run Games
Some thoughts on the Limited Run Games and WayForward booth at PAX West 2022, where I checked out three games and resisted the urge to buy any games!
Blossom Tales II: The Minotaur Prince Calls Zelda Out with an Awesome Water Temple
Blossom Tales II: The Minotaur Prince starts off with an excellent water temple in a bid for favorable comparisons to the Legend of Zelda franchise.
Absolute Tactics: Daughters of Mercy is a Solid Game that is Frustratingly Slow
Absolute Tactics: Daughter of Mercy is a new tactical RPG that has interesting combat mechanics, unique character mechanics, and loads of pacing issues.
Foretales Is A Card Game That Cares Way More About Story Than Mechanics
Foretales looks like a lot of recent digital card games, but it is actually more like a point-and-click adventure game than a typical deck-builder.
PAX West 2022 Report: Turn-Based RPGs Make Tough Demos
It is tough to show off what makes a turn-based role-playing game work in a demo, but there were some outstanding ones on display at PAX West 2022!
Catmaze is a Low Budget Metroidvania That Feels Way Better Than It Looks
Catmaze is a Metroidvania that’s made its way to consoles after a few years of positive steam reviews. It’s got a low-budget look, but feels wonderful to play!
The Gallery is a new FMV Game that Tells The Same Story Twice
The Gallery is an interactive movie or FMV game that tells two twists on the same hostage story in a London Art Gallery.
PAX West 2022 Report – Stepping Out On to the Show Floor
I was hesitant about going to a convention, but thanks in large part to their vaccines and masks required messaging, I headed up to Seattle for PAX West.
