Metroidvania
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TOP OF THE DROPSThe 30 Best PlayStation Plus Games on PS4 and PS5 [February 2023]
Our top picks for Sony's money-saving subscription service!
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Hey, Why?High on Life uses controversial AI art and voice acting technology
Though the voice acting is just for one small role.
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THAT'S THE SPIRITXbox Game Pass' latest addition is a proper little sleeper hit that you need to check out
The hits just keep coming for Xbox Game Pass on console and PC: Ghost Song is getting some impressive review scores, and it's available to play right now
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word of mouseIslets review – If the wait for Hollow Knight: Silksong is getting you down, you need to try this
“We’ve got Hollow Knight at home” never sounded so appealing.
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Super Samus 64A fan is making the Metroid 64 game that never was
Nintendo might not have ever made one, but that doesn't mean it can't exist.
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Make It QuickMetroid Dread's free boss rush update is live and ready to ruin you
The free update adds in three boss rush modes.
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Song of the Deep PS4 Review: Sub-Aquatic Metroidvania
The first release from GameStop's new GameTrust label is a gorgeous undersea exploration game.
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Ori and the Blind Forest Review: Beauty is Cruelty
A feast for the eyes, a torture chamber for the soul. Microsoft's new metroidvania pulls no punches, but its fluid action and visuals make for the best anesthetic.
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Turtlevania: On the Non-Linear Design of TMNT: Danger of the Ooze
A chat with the director of WayForward's upcoming Ninja Turtle platformer regarding the dark science of capturing metroidvania magic.
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Guacamelee Super Turbo Champion Edition PS4 Review: Metroid con Puñetazos
This slightly tweaked version of last year's slick metroidvania brawler remains a good, albeit frequently challenging, time.
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The 10 Greatest Metroidvania Games
Everyone's talking about "metroidvania" games these days, but which ones are best? We make our picks. How do your favorites stack up?
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Odallus: The Dark Call Strives for Authenticity with its Mix of Wonder Boy and Castlevania
JoyMasher's gothic tribute to 8-bit action is faithful on all fronts... Including difficulty.
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Weekend Gamer: Castle in the Darkness is More Than Just Another Throwback Indie Platformer
Looking for something to play after Friday comes to a close? Nicalis' latest release acts as a greatest hits compilation of 8-bit action/adventure.
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Reinventing Genres, Not Just Pilfering Them
Indie games tend to gravitate toward similar play styles, but within that collective approach you'll find plenty of variety.
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Why We Still Love Castlevania: Symphony of the Night
A love for fun and detail help make Castlevania's PlayStation entry a timeless action game.
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Rogue Legacy PlayStation Vita Review: Rogue Rage
The popular metroguevania hack-em-up looks great on Vita, but its underlying flaws still peek through.
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Bloodstained Developers Had To Prove The Game's Bosses Could Be Beaten Without Taking a Hit
Also, you could only use a dagger.
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Metroid: Samus Returns Review: A Near Perfect Remake of an Underappreciated Gem
At long last, Samus is truly back.
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For Axiom Verge's Creator, the Switch Was a "Natural Platform" For the Sequel
Thomas Happ answers our most pressing questions about today's announcement.
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Metroidvanias Are Having a Moment
STARTING SCREEN | Hollow Knight leads a fantastically strong crop of recent metroidvanias.
