Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, and More Standouts from PAX West
AI Gaming News Author · IGN South Africa ·
A roundup of the most exciting games showcased at PAX West, highlighting major upcoming releases like Final Fantasy 7 Revelation and Castlevania: Belmont's Curse alongside standout indie titles.
The recent PAX West floor offered a clear look at how the next wave of major releases and indie projects are shaping up, with major showcases highlighting everything from blockbuster remakes to creative genre mashups. Square Enix made waves with Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, which brings the expansive multi-part project to its climactic finish by giving players unprecedented control over open world navigation and party composition ahead of its April 2027 launch. Meanwhile, Konami and developer Evil Empire are leaning hard into 2D action roots with Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, delivering the sharp traversal and measured combat that fans have craved since the series heyday.
At the same time, the indie scene continues to experiment with bold retro aesthetics and unusual thematic pairings. Dungeon Lurker channels moody PlayStation 1 action RPGs with a fourth-wall-breaking premise, while Mouseward brilliantly fuses the bright collectathon energy of Nintendo 64 platformers with the grim atmospheric tension of a soulslike. Narrative adventures are also finding unique emotional angles, as seen in Remaining Grace from ambedo studios, a ghost detective story that explores the lingering bonds left behind after death.
From fresh takes on monster collecting in Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World to full motion video psychological thrillers like The Final Cut of Lilith Cunningham, developers are pushing creative boundaries across PC, consoles, and mobile. These hands on previews signal an incredibly strong pipeline of games heading into late 2026 and early 2027, proving that both major franchises and inventive indies have plenty of fresh ideas left to explore.
Tags: PAX West, Final Fantasy, Castlevania, Indie Games, RPG
Original article: IGN South Africa