Although this E3 only had a handful of surprises, the show still generated tons of excitement. With the show open to the public for the first time ever, E3 saw nearly 70,000 attendees. With flashy press conferences from the biggest publishers, we saw new IPs, reveals, and announcements that generated buzz amongst fans. After scouring the show floor and seeing these press conferences for ourselves, we've rounded up our best picks from the show. Here are our E3 2017 awards.
SPIDER-MAN
DETROIT: BECOME HUMAN
Detroit: Become Human features three android protagonists, and from this unique perspective, players observe a world where synthetic life is valued only for its service to humanity. This year’s demo focused on a rebellious android named Markus with the power to cause other androids to turn deviant, effectively allowing him to build an army and start an uprising. The team at Quantic Dream uses this premise to deliver a choice-driven narrative, implementing gameplay mechanics and adaptive storytelling that should be familiar to fans of the developer’s other projects like Heavy Rain and Beyond: Two Souls. Read our three biggest takeaways from its E3 demo here.
DRAGON BALL FIGHTERZ
One of the biggest surprises at Microsoft’s press conference, Dragon Ball FighterZ features some of the most gorgeous renderings of Goku, Vegeta, and other classic Dragon Ball Z characters we’ve seen yet. The fighting also accomplishes the tall task of taking the over-the-top action of the cartoon series and wrangling it into a fun fighting system filled with Instant Transmissions, Father-Son Kamehamehas, and lots of collateral damage. Throw in a three-on-three, assist-happy roster into the mix, and you have the recipe for both a classic fighter and what could be one of the best Dragon Ball Z games in recent years. For more on why Bandai Namco chose to go back to 2D fighters, read our interview with producer Tomoko Hiroki.
STAR WARS BATTLEFRONT II
EA clearly listened to its fans' request to bring a single-player campaign to Star Wars Battlefront II, but that doesn't mean attention wasn't also put on refining the multiplayer experience. We saw a good chunk of gameplay at the finale of EA's press conference, and later got a chance to try multiplayer. We came away impressed with the changes, which include a new class system and redesigned weapons. Featuring cross-era characters and locales from both the prequel and sequel of Star Wars film trilogies, Battlefront II has lots of detail in its environments, and we look forward to seeing more. Read our in-depth preview of its multiplayer here.
SEA OF THIEVES
Sea of Thieves is Rare's swashbuckling, multiplayer adventure where you go pillaging with friends and battling other ships across an open world sea. Originally announced at E3 2015, it made a reappearance this year and got a 2018 release date. Its wacky tone is reflected in both the cartoonish visuals and with its gameplay that doesn't take itself seriously. You and a group of friends share tasks aboard a ship, including steering, hoisting sails, firing cannons, and more. After playing nearly half an hour of the game, we felt that Sea of Thieves showed promise and was the best cooperative title at E3 this year.
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