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The Metroidvania Is Decades Old, But One Year In Particular Is The Undisputed King
The Metroidvania genre, while decades old, experienced its peak in 2018 with a diverse slate of innovative titles. This year saw games like Hollow Knight, Dead Cells, and Yoku's Island Express push the genre's boundaries by incorporating elements from souls-likes, roguelikes, and even pinball, making it an ideal year for both newcomers and veterans.
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.
Nintendo Switch eShop latest sales: lowest prices ever for Chasm, Monument Valley 1-3, more
The North American Nintendo Switch eShop is featuring a large number of sales, including the lowest prices ever for games like Chasm and the Monument Valley series. The article provides an extensive list of discounted titles available on the platform.
Wolfenstein meets Metroidvania in Wolfhound, an 8-bit ode to yesteryear with zombies and Nazi mechs
Wolfhound is a retro-inspired indie game from developer Bit Kid that blends Metroidvania exploration with Wolfenstein-style combat. Players control Captain Chuck Rosetti on a Bermuda island filled with zombies, Nazi mechs, and other experimental foes. The game features 8-bit aesthetics reminiscent of the Sega Master System or PC Engine, with modern Metroidvania level design and challenging difficulty comparable to Hollow Knight.
Review - CHASM - A convincing pseudo-RPG Metroidvania with randomized maps!
Chasm is a Metroidvania game developed by Bit Kid, Inc. that features a classic 16-bit pixel art style, randomized maps, and RPG elements. While praised for its graphics, music, and extensive content, the game is criticized for frustrating controls and excessive backtracking. It is available on PC, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation Vita.
