Over the recent months, Devolver Digital has had a slew of announcements that have been all across the gambit of genres. From bullet ballets and giant mechs to cat-sized mechs and works of art, the eclectic catalog being published by Devolver Digital has been turning a lot of heads. At PAX 2018, I was able to sit down with a few of these titles to see if there is some substance behind all of this hype.

PAX West is just around the corner, and one of my favorite parts is seeing all of the indie games out on the show floor. The Indie MEGABOOTH in the PAX main hall is the place to see these brilliant developers showcase their stuff.

It seems like retro-style rogue-lites have been popping up more and more frequently in the indie game scene, and with this increase, it can be hard to start out. Digital Sun’s first release, Moonlighter, tries to stick its head above the rest with its blend of familiar and unique. In Moonlighter, you adventure into mysterious, ever-changing dungeons in the hopes to find riches and glory the deeper you delve. Something we have all down countless times; however, this game eschews from the cliche in its interesting take on selling your treasures. After escaping the dungeons with your life and loot, you run your own shop as a merchant selling your spoils to the town. This blend of old and new makes Moonlighter a contender, but is it enough to make a lasting impression?

Another PAX West has come and gone, and with it, thousands of gamers got their hands on some of the biggest titles coming out in the near future. Yet hidden amongst the crowds and booths competing for everyone’s attention, gems are just waiting to be discovered. Here are three of the most intriguing games I found at PAX West 2017.

PIKO-TARO, also known as the Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen guy, has teamed with LEVEL-5 to promote the newest entry in the Layton series. 

Ever since Dragon Ball hit the market in the 80's, fans have wanted a video game that best harnesses the essence of the series. Although games like Budokai and Xenoverse gave us a taste of what it's like to go super saiyan, they always left us wanting more. This week, Bandai Namco finally debuted a true 2D fighting game called Dragon Ball Fighter Z. We were able to to get our hands on a first look of the game at E3, and it exceeded all of our expectations.

Final Fantasy 14 Stormblood's release date is just a few short days away, and to help build anticipation for its launch, an eight person boss battle is open for attendees at E3. This is a the first chance for the public to try Stormblood and its two new classes: red mage and samurai. I braved the lines to get my hands on the new battle coming this expansion.

Dynasty Warriors: Godseekers is the most recent release in the Koei Tecmo’s Dynasty Warriors universe, but this entry eschews from the familiar button-mashing chaos many come to expect when hearing Dynasty Warriors. Going in a new direction, Dynasty Warriors: Godseekers is a turn-based, tactical RPG where you control each unit's movement and actions individually then wait for your opponent to do the same. It cannot be denied Dynasty Warriors: Godseekers is a bold step away from Koei Tecmo flagship, but is it a breath of fresh air for the franchise or just a game to tide fans over until the recently announced Dynasty Warriors 9?