The 8 best games from PAX East 2023
PAX East 2023 was full of fun games for showgoers to try out. Whether you’re in the market for higher-profile games or small indies, the show floor had plenty of variety. We’re talking everything from zombie-slaying in Hell-A to a car combat deckbuilder. The smorgasbord of ideas was staggering and, while I couldn’t see everything, I was able to try out a large handful of new games that have me very excited for 2023. Here are the eight best games from PAX East 2023.
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Amanda the AdventurerI didn’t play DreadXP’s Amanda the Adventurer, but I did watch someone play it while the PR person delivered an exceptional elevator pitch. Essentially, this is Blue’s Clues but a horror game. Amanda and her pal Wooly will lead you through several lost episodes of their children’s cartoon, but things quickly turn terrifying when they start to talk to you through the screen.
Dead Island 2A few weeks ago, I got to check out the beginning hours of Dead Island 2 and came away excited about the sequel that’s been more than a decade in the making. The PAX demo moved things forward, giving a taste of the mid-game and I was even more impressed by the weapon crafting system. There are some truly wacky murdering tools you can build and I assume it’ll get even more ridiculous. Plus, the murderous clown I fought at the end of the demo was probably the scariest moment of the weekend.
Death Roads: TournamentWhat if you took Twisted Metal and turned it into a roguelike deckbuilder? That’s basically what Death Roads: Tournament is. You’ll work your way across the dystopic United States, fighting off other cards and drones with your deck of cards. It doesn’t perfectly scratch the car combat itch I’ve said since
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