14 Must-See Games from PAX West 2023
PAX West was back in full force in 2023. As one of North America's largest video game shows, the popular fan convention allows the gaming audience to sample some of the next big games, and smaller surprises, set for release this Fall and in 2024. With other adjacent events happening during PAX West 2023, such as Nintendo Live and The Mix's Media Indie Exchange, the offerings this year featured a wide breadth of pulse-pounding action games and other titles that went for a more cozy and chill vibe to help set a different mood.
In this roundup of cool games, we're spotlighting some of the most exciting and eye-grabbing games we saw during PAX West 2023 and other adjacent events.
Dungeons of Hinterberg Developer: Microbird Games | Publisher: Curve Games | Release Date: TBD 2024
What makes Dungeons of Hinterberg such a charming game is that it really sticks firmly to its "cozy" take on a dungeon crawler. Set in a scenic Austrian town where mysterious dungeons and monsters have sprouted up, you play as a young adventurer named Luisa, who joins other explorers worldwide to uncover treasure and find the source of these strange events. Blending elements of an action-RPG dungeon crawler with a social sim, the protagonist makes daring dives into puzzle- and monster-filled dungeons and then returns to town to bond with their friends over drinks and other activities.
Dungeons of Hinterberg is a type of role-playing game that emphasizes establishing a bond with the setting and its characters while giving some exciting moments of action as you delve further into the mystery. Itss chill vibe and friendly atmosphere makes it a unique type of adventure experience that'll give players a reason to want to make time for its character
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