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 ...

Metroidvania games are a mix of the Metroid and Castlevania game styles. They are known for their fun exploration and challenging gameplay. Over the past few years, a lot of these games have been ...

If you have PlayStation Plus, you know it’s packed with all sorts of great games. One kind that many players really enjoy is Metroidvania. For those unfamiliar, Metroidvania games are characterised by ...

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 ...

So, if you're looking for a Metroidvania franchise that can offer more than just a one-off experience, here are some incredible sequels that one-upped their predecessor. When it comes to hidden ...

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 ...

There’s no official release window for Resident Evil 9. In fact, we only know that it is being made and that Resident Evil 7 Director Koshi Nakanishi will return to direct this entry. No ...

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 ...

In Metroidvania fashion, finding your way around the island is just as important — and just as challenging — as combat. Mark of the Deep is full of hidden passages and blocked pathways to find ...

Ender Magnolia is a metroidvania, meaning that the player is free to explore at their discretion, but travel to certain areas is restricted until Lilac acquires certain abilities. Double-jump and ...

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 ...