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How 40 Years of Metroid Have Impacted The Biggest Metroidvania Developers
This article explores the profound impact of the Metroid series, particularly Super Metroid, on the development of the Metroidvania genre. Developers from various studios discuss how Metroid's interconnected worlds, exploration mechanics, and atmospheric design have inspired their own games, shaping core design philosophies and influencing everything from level design to player agency.
"Det blev en väldigt personlig berättelse" – Elden Pixels-medgrundaren om A Void Hope
Mikael Forslind, co-founder of Elden Pixels, discusses the development journey of their atmospheric puzzle adventure game, A Void Hope. Initially a technical prototype inspired by The Lost Vikings and Braid, the game evolved significantly with the addition of music by Waveshaper and a deeply personal narrative co-written with Frida Windelhed, drawing inspiration from horror films and personal experiences of loss and grief.
MYSTICORE: Co-op Survival Strategy from the creator of SteamWorld
Gnista Games announced Mysticore: Towers & Timber, a co-op survival strategy game for PC planned for release in 2027. Designed for 1-4 players, the game combines RTS-style base building with direct hero control and hands-on combat, featuring cute voxel visuals and gory combat. The studio was founded by Olle Håkansson, a veteran developer known for the SteamWorld series.
Best Metroidvania Games To Play In 2026
This guide highlights some of the best Metroidvania games available to play, offering a sampling of great titles rather than a definitive all-time list. The selections are presented in alphabetical order and cover a range of acclaimed indie and AAA titles with diverse mechanics and settings.
