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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.
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.
Going Platinum: I Replayed This PS4 Metroidvania on Hard Mode and Loved Every Second
The 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 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.
Blighted is the Guacamelee studio's foray into Soulslike brain-eating
Drinkbox 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 Fall
Drinkbox 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 fall
Drinkbox 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 2
Drinkbox 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.
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.
