Even before the Metroidvania genre was so established ... I highly recommend fighting Nyarlathotep & The Shining Trapezohedron in Sundered. It has to be one of the most challenging and positively ...

It all depends on our inherent skill set and reflexes, and that goes double for the Metroidvania genre. Since most Metroidvania games empower you as you progress, the final boss is often not the ...

Boss fights are an obvious staple of many video games, especially those in the Metroidvania genre. Since the origins of Metroid and Castlevania, these major encounters have gained increasing ...

Well, today their pain is finally relieved. The Metroidvania sequel has just dropped on PC, 37 years on from the release of the first game all the way back in 1988. If you know about the original ...

The Metroidvania is one of the most popular genres in indie gaming, even bleeding over into AAA titles. These games represent the best of the genre. However, Metroidvania is not how the franchise ...

Impactful upgrades in Metroidvanias encourage exploration, sometimes leading to slow starts. Some Metroidvanias are immediately fun due to fluid controls, accessible gameplay, or immersive world ...

However, unless you played the original or you’re a big Metroidvania fan, you’ll probably overlook Ender Magnolia. Sitting on a 95% user rating, it’s an absolute masterpiece, and it’s just ...

While it hasn't been out very long, Metroidvania fans are already praising it for such features. "If you're a fan of Castlevania and Blasphemous, you'll enjoy this," reads one Steam review.

Set in a hand-drawn world, this 2.5D action RPG blends Metroidvania exploration, RPG elements, and a sprawling overworld map. With dungeon hubs, narrative depth, and level-up mechanics ...

The Nintendo Switch 2 is on the horizon, but the original Switch isn't finished just yet as "Metroid Prime 4: Beyond" will mark Samus Aran's long-awaited return for some first-person Metroidvania ...