Last week brought us one of the most lively and entertaining E3 conventions in years, with huge games like Fallout 4, Uncharted 4, Halo 5: Guardians, and Horizon Zero Dawn drawing lots of attention. However, not every game gets the same gigantic marketing push. Here are 10 fascinating titles that may not be the most publicized titles from last week’s show, but still captured our eye.
Unravel
One of EA’s most unusual debuts is a new title from Coldwood Interactive. The word adorable comes up consistently when people discuss this charming platformer, which stars a little yarn creature as it makes its way through a pint-sized world of puzzles and jumping. Check out additional details regarding Yarny’s adventure, including the scoop on the original inspiration for the title. You may also not be surprised to find that Yarny made it onto our list of the Top Two Yarn Characters of E3.
Divinity: Original Sin – Enhanced Edition
One of our favorite PC games of 2014 is making its way to consoles, and our early impressions are that the Enhanced Edition is exactly the kind of port we want, including split-screen co-op, changes to the skill system, and a bunch of changes to the questlines. Watch the trailer to learn more.
Until Dawn
The B-Movie vibe is in full effect in Sony and Supermassive Games’ horror project, which sees a group of teenagers trying to survive some deadly encounters in the woods. Adventure game mechanics offer choices about how to progress, and early story choices can dramatically change how the end unfolds. Learn more from the trailer and our hands-on impressions.
Trackmania Turbo
The popular Trackmania series is making its way to new-gen consoles (as well as PC), and the arcade-style racer looks to deliver a blast of adrenaline. Shipping with over 200 tracks and the ability to create and share endless additional courses, we were excited by the potential for community-driven fun and wild race options. Just take a gander at the premier trailer to see why the newest Trackmania has grabbed our attention.
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