Bringing Snakes with Fists to DreamHack Dallas: What a Weekend!

DreamHack Dallas was an unforgettable milestone for Snakes with Fists. It marked the largest public showcase of the game to date and brought direct feedback from a live audience.

From the moment the doors opened, the booth saw continuous engagement. Players explored Morbat City, testing combat mechanics, discovering combos, and reacting in real time to unexpected gameplay moments—including the transformation of a seemingly harmless character into a boss encounter after repeated interactions.

The event was also a personal milestone, with family support on-site throughout the weekend. Assistance at the booth helped maintain energy and allowed for meaningful interaction with players and attendees.

A close collaborator, Nick, contributed significantly to booth operations and overall presentation flow, ensuring smooth demonstrations and sustained engagement across the event.

The highlight of the weekend was receiving the Audience Choice Award. With numerous indie projects on display, the recognition reflected strong community engagement and positive player feedback.

The event reinforced the core development direction: creating a game that is entertaining, expressive, and memorable through player-driven moments and humor. Player reactions throughout the weekend provided valuable insight for ongoing refinement.

Continued development will build on this momentum as the project moves forward.

— Joe

Bringing Snakes with Fists to DreamHack Dallas: What a Weekend!

DreamHack Dallas was an unforgettable experience — and Snakes with Fists had its biggest moment yet.

This was our first time showcasing at DreamHack Dallas, and the energy on the show floor was unreal. From the moment the doors opened to the final hour, we had a steady stream of players lining up to punch, dodge, and laugh their way through Morbat City. Seeing people’s reactions in real time — the combos, the laughs, the surprised yells when they punched the old man too many times and he turned into a mini boss fight — it was absolutely electric.

This event was also special on a personal level. My wife and sons were right there with me, helping to run the booth, greet players, and keep the energy high. Having them be a part of this journey — seeing the game we’ve poured so much time and passion into finally in players’ hands — meant the world.

And I couldn’t have done it without my good friend Nick, who brought his A-game every single day and made sure everything ran smoothly while keeping the hype alive.

And then — the cherry on top — Snakes with Fists won an Audience Choice Award! To say I’m honored is an understatement. There were so many incredible indie games at the event, and to have people vote for ours as their favorite? It’s surreal. Thank you to everyone who played, voted, and gave us their support. Your excitement and feedback fuels us as we keep building and refining the game.

DreamHack Dallas reminded me why I started this journey: to make something fun, something weird, and something people genuinely enjoy. And judging by the smiles, fist bumps, and return visits we saw all weekend — we’re on the right track.

Can’t wait to show you what’s next.

– Joe