Metroidvania Games Were The Original Open-World Games
This article argues that Metroidvania games were the original open-world experiences, predating modern open-world titles like Cyberpunk 2077 and Red Dead Redemption 2. It highlights how the exploration, gated progression, and sense of discovery in classic Metroid and Castlevania games laid the groundwork for the genre.
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- Metroid
- Open-World Game
- Cyberpunk 2077
- Castlevania
- Dark Souls
- Animal Well
- Elden Ring
- Red Dead Redemption 2
- The Legend of Zelda
- Metroidvania
- Batman Arkham series
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