Don’t pass up on these Metroidvania titles. MetroidVania’s were once the product of just two franchises, Metroid, and Castlevania, but as the next generation of developers emerge who were ...

What are the best Metroidvania games? With mechanics that have spread to all genres, few games beat a sprawling Metroidvania. Mostly 2D with some straightforward combat, tricky platforming ...

Animal Well is a 2D metroidvania, but one of the most open and off-beat you will play. The art style, sounds, and tone of the game is unlike anything else in the space. You can see the creator’s ...

If I was forced to choose my favorite type of game, I’d likely go with the Metroidvania. When done well, there’s little in gaming that I find as satisfying. Whether delivered in 2D or 3D ...

You're basically guaranteed a good time when Team Ladybug and WSS Playground get together, so the former's upcoming cyberpunk Metroidvania game Blade Chimera immediately had my attention.

For Metroidvania lovers, the long wait for the most anticipated upcoming title in the genre continues. Hollow Knight Silksong is still AWOL, and while that’s a mighty disappointment, a steady ...

If you're someone who knows the Metroidvania genre, you'll know that, by and large, the games that occupy this category tend to deliver the action from a 2D perspective. Castlevania and Metroid ...

You’d think that the Metroidvania style wouldn’t be popular with many gamers due to the “back and forth” that goes on within these games. However, many adore it, as it highlights the depth ...

Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist is a Metroidvania title sporting challenging combat, engaging platforming, and a stirring story. With all of that combined, fans of the genre are all but certain ...

From developer Team Ladybug, Blade Chimera is a metroidvania game that blends cyberpunk elements with Japanese folklore, a compelling blend of themes that inspires unique gameplay approaches and a ...

Metroidvania soulslikes are a joy, thanks to their high-skill ceilings and rewarding exploration, but they can be quite hard to find amongst all the AAA fodder out there. So, allow me to surface a ...