The four-day PAX Online East conference may have been a more subdued event this time around, but there were quite a few interesting panels to check out.

'Observer' was already a compelling journey; the enhancements Blooper Team have applied now made this game a must-play experience.

PAX East returns in an online format that's light on content but still provides a worthwhile online gaming conference experience.

Returnal is a must-play game that channels 'Dead Cells' and the movie 'Edge of Tomorrow' in a compelling and stunning package.

Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous is an ambitious, nuanced and deep cRPG that delivers a compelling experience.

Cyberpunk 2077 is a compelling neo-noir adventure with Night City and its many denizens and side Gigs giving the experience a beating heart.

An excellent RPG experience that I am looking forward to seeing evolve in the Early Access ecosystem.

'Drone Swarm' oozes originality in gameplay, though the story is bland. It's a cool twist on SciFi RTS mechanics, focusing on evolving tactics over base management.

Hades, a golden child of the early access formula, ends up an amazing game with phenomenal style, gameplay, writing and audio design.

Diving into the many demos of PAX Online, I enjoyed the time-altering 'Cris Tales' and top-down shooter 'Uragun'