Guacamelee!
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Going Platinum: I Replayed This PS4 Metroidvania on Hard Mode and Loved Every SecondThe author revisited Guacamelee! 2 on PlayStation 4, playing through the entire game on Hard difficulty to achieve the platinum trophy. Despite initial reservations about harder difficulties, the experience reignited a fondness for the Metroidvania title, praising its tight design, smooth controls, and vibrant art style.
Blighted, the cannibal Soulslike Metroidvania action RPG with "psychedelic Western nightmare" art, is a lot to…Blighted is a new Metroidvania action RPG from Drinkbox Studios that blends Soulslike combat with exploration and a unique "Frenzy" system. Players will engage in parry-heavy combat, gain new abilities to open up the world, and consume boss brains to gain power in a "psychedelic Western nightmare" setting. The game is set to release for PC and Nintendo Switch in Fall 2026.
Nothing Beyond This Point Launches With Twisted Metroidvania MechanicsNothing 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.- Blighted is the Guacamelee studio's foray into Soulslike brain-eatingDrinkbox Studios, known for Guacamelee and Nobody Saves the World, is developing a new Soulslike game titled Blighted. The studio's latest adventure involves brain-eating mechanics.
Drinkbox Studios’ Blighted Coming to Nintendo Switch 2 and PC This FallDrinkbox Studios announced that its new Search Action-RPG, Blighted, will launch on Nintendo Switch 2 and PC this fall. The game features a psychedelic western aesthetic, intense combat, and a unique Blight mechanic that serves as both a power source and a dynamic difficulty system. Blighted can be played solo or in co-op and features a score by Jim Guthrie.- Drinkbox Studios' Blighted will be out for Switch 2 and PC this fallDrinkbox Studios announced that its upcoming 3D Metroidvania-RPG, Blighted, will be released for Nintendo Switch 2 and PC in Fall. The game, which features solo and co-op play, involves players regaining lost memories and eating brains, continuing the studio's signature eerie atmosphere.
Drinkbox Studios' Hades-Inspired Brawler Is Confirmed For The Switch 2Drinkbox Studios announced that its upcoming Hades-inspired action game, Blighted, will launch for the Nintendo Switch 2 in Autumn. The game features an isometric viewpoint, a dynamic difficulty system called 'Blight', and co-op multiplayer. Blighted also includes a feature where players can absorb boss memories to gain power and explore surreal environments.