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 ...

The game’s creators use this combat to sew different patches of enemy types into a big, beautifully quilted Metroidvania world. And the game’s generous fast travel system and clear map are a ...

AEROMACHINA is a high-altitude, low-poly 3D platformer Metroidvania lovingly inspired by the PSX era! Soar through the labyrinthine world that holds you, cutting through foes with your trusty ...

After a stint in early access, Metroidvania sequel Ender Magnolia has just hit 1.0 and it’s drowning in praise. This dark fantasy adventure already boasts an eye-watering 98% rating on Steam ...

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 ...

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 ...

Team Ladybug hasn’t reinvented the Metroidvania with Blade Chimera, but thanks to its core idea — tying its mystical sword into nearly every aspect of gameplay — it offers something that ...

New title Possessor(s) looks unlikely to buck that trend, eschewing 3D exploration in favour of a 2D Metroidvania-style side-scrolling adventure as you guide Luca and her somewhat unhelpful ...

Metroidvanias are games that pride themselves on their ability to create intricate and enthralling worlds teeming with little details, points of interest worth visiting, and a wealth of exciting ...

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 ...

There's a certain degree of predictability to the metroidvania genre. The opening area is the part where the story takes a moment to emphasise how alone I am, and then makes me do a bit of vanilla ...