We had a wonderful time at this years PAX East, despite the very cold New England winter.
The promise of great new games trumped all.
And the con didnt fail to deliver!
So we decided to make a list of all the stuff we loved at PAX East 2015.
This isnt ranked in any particular way, so dont get any ideas.
All of these games are spectacular, and we wanted to tell you how much we loved them.
This list will primarily focus on the indies because thats what PAX is all about.
Should you hop onto the shields or take control of the starboard cannon?
AND WHO IS PILOTING THE SHIP?
Or quick, jump onto the nav computer and chart a course out of a messy situation!
Were pretty sure thatLovers in a Dangerous Spacetimeis the best Millennium Falcon simulator weve ever seen.
Noct
2015 | c3sk | PC
Things get really creepy inNoctvery quickly.
Youll immediately recognize this game as one of the most minimalist indies ever, and thats a strongsuit.
The games charm comes from its quirky approach.
and fight your friends in a one-hit-kill deathmatch where you could end up one roast duck (literally).
ButSeveredisnt the lighthearted romp its predecessor was.
Do not miss this game, especially if you need something to play on your PS Vita.
Trace must explore this strange world to discover what happened to him.
Look forward to this one!
Yes, its a bitKill Bill, but the art points towards something more cartoony.
Speaking to creator Tomasz Waclawek, he told us he wanted it to look a bit likeSamurai Jack.
Okay, were definitely interested now.
There are also swords, guns, and magic at your disposal.
The goal, of course, is to vanquish the evil monsters roaming the planet.
Every boss fight is almost a logic game.
Each Titan has one weakness, and its up to you to figure it out and exploit it.
Failure to do means youll absolutely be dismembered or turned into a gruesome, bloody jam.
One false step and your dead.
Merciless one hit kills await!
Of course, nothing is ever THAT easy.
This game is a lot of fun.
Really, if this game didnt feature that dark color scheme, no one would bother mentioning it.
Well then, we certainly came to the right place!
We were told that the game unfolds like a dystopianCheers.
But is everything youre experiencing real?
Yeah, theres a bit of the metafiction and self-aware storytelling that madeMetal Gear Solid 2such an immediate classic.
And you get to learn how to make cool fictional drinks.
Ghost Song
TBA | Old Moon | PC
Ghost Songis a very quiet game.
There isnt much of a mismatch in this version of the lawless Old West.
And thats why its a fun challenge.
The combat flows really well, especially when warping around the battlefield with your sword.
And did we mention that stepping in and out of battle is seamless?
Yes, this seems to be a proper evolution for the series.
More onFinal Fantasy XVto come.
While keeping to its more Pixar-like animated art style, the game still features a lot of welcomed carnage.
More onOverwatchto come later.
This isntEVE OnlineorSins of a Solar Empire.Dreadnoughtis a third-person 5v5 multiplayer shooter with space ships.
Thats not to say it becomes a mindless arena shooter as soon as the clock starts ticking.
you’re free to literally start yelling ALL POWER TO FORWARD SHIELDS in this game.
Thats a special thing.
Well, this MOBA experience is flawless on a console.
Could this mean that more console gamers will try the MOBA genre?
We sure hopes so.
