The Metroidvania Genre Owes Credit To Much More Than Castlevania And Metroid
This article explores the origins of the Metroidvania genre, arguing that its roots extend beyond Metroid and Castlevania. It highlights early exploration platformers and RPGs like Aztec and Xanadu: Dragon Slayer 2, as well as Sega's Wonder Boy series, as crucial precursors that introduced key mechanics.
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- Metroid
- Quackshot: Starring Donald Duck
- Wonder Boy in Monster World
- SEGA
- Castlevania
- Metroid Fusion
- Konami
- Dead Cells
- Shadow Complex
- Samus Aran
- Hollow Knight
- Zelda II: The Adventure of Link
- Aztec
- Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin
- Super Metroid
- FromSoftware
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