Fun Games I Played at W.A.S.D That You'll Love Too!
Updated: Apr 11, 2022
If you're like me, then you love finding new and exciting games to play. Recently, I had the chance to check out W.A.S.D, and I was really impressed by the selection of games on offer. If you're looking for something new to play, here are a few titles that caught my eye at W.A.S.D.
Game of the show
My game of the show pick is Two Point Campus. The successor to Two Point Hospital. This new upcoming university simulator game had a constantly filled booth of people trying and waiting to try the new title. I got to get hands-on, and the demo experience on show to try was spot on. I spent the whole time smiling and enjoying myself, walking away with such a sense of excitement.
Two Point Campus
"Build the university of your dreams with Two Point Campus, the sim with a twist from the makers of Two Point Hospital. Build, hire staff and run an academic institution packed with wild courses."
Developer: Two Point Studios
Publisher: SEGA
Hands-on with games that caught my eye
Here my impression of a selection of the games that stood out to me after spending some time playing each of them.
Cursed to Golf
"Cursed to Golf is a golf-like adventure where every shot counts. Players are tasked with making it out of Golf Purgatory to become a Golfing Legend. With insane hazards, otherworldly power-ups and tons of replayability, will you make it back alive or will you forever be… Cursed to Golf!?"
Developer: Chuhai Labs
Publisher: Thunderful Publishing
LEGO Bricktales
"In this puzzle-adventure, use an intuitive brick-by-brick building mechanic to solve puzzles and bring your creations to life! Experience a charming story as you explore beautiful LEGO® dioramas and help the people inhabiting them."
Developer: ClockStone
Publisher: Thunderful Publishing
Lumote: The Mastermote Chronicles
"Meet Lumote, the squishiest bioluminescent creature, in this beautiful 3D puzzle platformer. Take control of the world's inhabitants on a quest into the Great Depths to seize control from the Mastermote."
Developer: Luminawesome Games Ltd.
Publisher: Wired Productions
Tin Hearts
"Behind every brilliant invention, hides a magical story. Guide a troop of tin soldiers through a magical toy-filled world, in this immersive puzzle adventure game from members of the team that brought you Fable."
Developer: Rogue Sun
Publisher: Wired Productions
Two Point Campus
"Build the university of your dreams with Two Point Campus, the sim with a twist from the makers of Two Point Hospital. Build, hire staff and run an academic institution packed with wild courses."
Developer: Two Point Studios
Publisher: SEGA
More games that caught my eye
Whilst these caught my eye, I didn't get a chance to play them; however, I will be looking to try them in the future.
Grapple Dog
"Jump, Swing and Zip your way through colourful worlds and exciting challenges in this unique 2D action-platformer! Master the power of the Grapple on your adventure to save the world!"
Developer: Medallion Games
Publisher: Super Rare Originals
Imp of the Sun
"Restore the Sun's light and end the Eternal Eclipse in this 2D fast-paced action-platformer game inspired by Peruvian cultures. Explore hand-crafted environments, battle and improve your skills to defeat the Four Keepers that stole the power of the Sun."
Developer: Sunwolf Entertainment
Publisher: Fireshine Games
Lucy Dreaming
"Lucy is a young girl with a sharp wit and a recurring nightmare! Adventure between dreams and reality to explore strange environments, colourful characters and unique puzzles. Can you unlock the secrets of dream control and discover the disturbing truth behind Lucy's nightmares before it's too late?"
Developer: Tom Hardwidge
Publisher: Tall Story Games
Tiny Troopers: Global Ops
"Attention! Tiny Troopers: Global Ops is a fast-paced arcade twin-stick shooter in which you lead an elite squad of Tiny Troopers on action-packed missions to take down hordes of unscrupulous enemies from all corners of the world!"
Developer: Epiphany Games, Kukouri Mobile Entertainment
Publisher: Wired Productions
Honourable mentions
There was a host of games I've played previously, which deserve a shout out for sure, and it was wonderful to see so many people discovering and playing them for the first time.
Golf with Your Friends
"Why have friends if not to play Golf... With Your Friends! Nothing is out of bounds as you take on courses filled with fast paced, exciting, simultaneous mini golf for up to 12 players!"
Developer: Blacklight Interactive
Publisher: Team17
Human: Fall Flat
"Human: Fall Flat is a hilarious, light-hearted platformer set in floating dreamscapes that can be played solo or with up to 8 players online. Free new levels keep its vibrant community rewarded."
Developer: No Brakes Games
Publisher: Curve Games
I Am Fish
"I Am Fish is a charming, physics-based adventure starring four intrepid fish friends, forcibly separated from their home in a pet shop fish tank. Swim, fly, roll and chomp your way to the open ocean in a bid for freedom and to re-unite once again."
Developer: Bossa Studios
Publisher: Curve Games
Tiny Tina's Wonderlands
"Embark on an epic adventure full of whimsy, wonder, and high-powered weaponry! Bullets, magic, and broadswords collide across this chaotic fantasy world brought to life by the unpredictable Tiny Tina."
Developer: Gearbox Software
Publisher: 2K
WWE 2K22
"REDESIGNED ENGINE. NEW CONTROLS. ALL THE FEATURES YOU CAN HANDLE. Get ripped out of the stands and hit with complete control of the WWE Universe. Hitting this hard has never been so easy. WWE 2K22: IT HITS DIFFERENT"
Developer: Visual Concepts
Publisher: 2K
Final thoughts
The W.A.S D event was a blast! It's always great to see so many people enjoying themselves and trying out new games, especially when you're having fun yourself too. The team did an awesome job putting on the show for us this year - hope we can come back again soon.
I was granted a Press/Creator Pass to attend W.A.S.D.