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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.
Metroidvania Still Feels Like A Niche Genre That Deserves Better
Despite the enduring legacy of Metroid and Castlevania, the Metroidvania genre remains niche, lacking significant AAA support and blockbuster sales. While indie developers have kept the genre alive with titles like Hollow Knight: Silksong, the author argues it deserves more mainstream attention without becoming oversaturated.
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.
Weekend PC Download Deals for June 19: GOG.com Summer Sale
This weekend's PC gaming deals include GOG.com's Summer Sale featuring discounts on titles like Hollow Knight Silksong and Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition. Steam and Epic Games Store also have various sales, with free games available on Epic Games Store and Amazon Luna. Humble Bundle offers several game bundles for different price tiers.
Sony is testing a tiny PS5 version of Steam charts, and I can't wait to see the GTA 6 numbers
Sony is beta testing a new PlayStation 5 Welcome Hub widget that displays top and trending games by region, similar to Steam's player analytics. This feature aims to improve game discovery on the console, which has historically been a weaker area compared to PC storefronts. The widget could also benefit indie developers by providing more visibility for their titles.
100+ Switch 1 & 2 Games To Check Out In Nintendo's 'Find Save Play' Sale (Europe)
Nintendo is holding a 'Find Save Play' sale in Europe, featuring over 100 Nintendo Switch games that have received high review scores. The sale includes discounts on titles such as 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim, Alien: Isolation, and Dave The Diver, with some deals lasting until April 12th and others until April 16th.
Last Chance To Grab These Switch 1 & 2 Games In Nintendo's 'Find Save Play' Sale (Europe)
Nintendo is holding a 'Find Save Play' sale on the European eShop for Nintendo Switch games, with discounts ending on April 12th and April 16th. The sale features a wide variety of critically acclaimed titles, many of which have received high review scores.
Nothing Beyond This Point Launches With Twisted Metroidvania Mechanics
Nothing Beyond This Point has launched on PC, introducing a unique Metroidvania mechanic where players spend health to deal damage, with infinite regeneration available. Developer Dieuwt aims to challenge genre conventions by shifting focus from health preservation to aggressive combat and spatial reasoning over traditional platforming. The game also features a unique approach to achievements and optional secret bosses.
Last Chance to Get These 40+ PS5, PS4 Games in PS Store's Dealmania Sale
Sony's Dealmania sale on the PlayStation Store, featuring over 40 discounted PS5 and PS4 games, is ending soon on March 11th. The article highlights recommended titles that have received high scores and are at their lowest prices, including games like Absolum, AI: The Somnium Files, and Blasphemous II.
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.
