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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.
A LEGENDARY SERIES RETURNS WITH A GRAND NEW ADVENTURE!
Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom is a new action-adventure game developed in collaboration with Ryuichi Nishizawa, creator of the Wonder Boy in Monster World series. The game features six unique forms with special abilities, over 20 hours of gameplay, hand-drawn animations, and a soundtrack by iconic Japanese composers. It will be available on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Mac with support for controllers and Apple Silicon features.