Metroidvania
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Recension – Mina the Hollower
Mina the Hollower is a challenging and visually stunning action RPG from Yacht Club Games, drawing inspiration from classics like The Legend of Zelda and Castlevania, with modern influences from Bloodborne. The game features deep gameplay mechanics, tough boss battles, and a rich atmosphere, but also includes accessibility options and unlockable "Feats" for players to customize their experience. It is available on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch.
Castlevania-inspired Bathory: Heritage of Blood announced for Nintendo Switch
Developer Moonana has announced Bathory: Heritage of Blood, a Castlevania-inspired "Vampire Soulsvania" game set for release on Nintendo Switch in 2027. Players will control vampire princess Ursula Bathory in her quest to reclaim her throne from her mother, Elizabeth Bathory, utilizing unique combat mechanics that involve using the character's own life force.
Silver Pines is a rotoscoped side-scrolling survival horror game that splices Silent Hill with Flashback, and it's out on October 8th
Silver Pines, a rotoscoped side-scrolling survival horror game developed by Wych Elm and published by Team17, is set to release on October 8th. The game features a unique art style and gameplay that blends elements of Silent Hill and Flashback, with a demo available on Steam.
Mina the Hollower is another absolute gem from Yacht Club Games
Mina the Hollower is a retro-styled pixel-art action-adventure game from Yacht Club Games, known for the Shovel Knight series. The game features challenging gameplay inspired by classics like Zelda and Castlevania, with modern touches and extensive accessibility options. It was successfully funded on Kickstarter and includes native Linux support.
Team 17’s Silver Pines launches this October on PC and consoles
Team 17 and Wych Elm announced that the eerie survival-horror Metroidvania Silver Pines will launch on October 8, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Players will take on the role of Private Investigator Red Walker in the mysterious town of Silver Pines to find a missing musician.
Silver Pines – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Silver Pines is a new survival horror metroidvania game where players take on the role of a private investigator searching for a missing musician in a desolate American town. The game features classic survival horror mechanics, resource management, environmental puzzles, and combat against nightmarish creatures. A beta demo is available for sign-up on Steam.
Oh My Doug! is a wild new metroidvania set inside a human body
Oh My Doug! is a new hand-drawn metroidvania from Odd Men In, set inside the human body of a man named Doug. The game features a 90s cartoon aesthetic, co-op gameplay with two mismatched heroes, and a progression system based on unlocking new abilities. It is planned for PC and consoles in 2027.
Silver Pines gets release date, coming to both Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch
Silver Pines, a Metroidvania horror game developed by Wych Elm and published by Team17, will be released on October 8, 2026, for both the Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. The game features survival horror gameplay, puzzle solving, and resource management in a dreamlike, neo-noir setting.
Silver Pines launches October 8
The Metroidvania-style survival horror game Silver Pines is set to launch on October 8 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and Nintendo Switch. Further details regarding the Switch 2 version are expected.
Silver Pines is a gorgeous 2D Resident Evil-inspired metroidvania, with a dash of Twin Peaks, where I spent most of my time methodically stabbing monsters' shins
Silver Pines is a 2D survival horror metroidvania inspired by Resident Evil and Twin Peaks, where players control private investigator Red Walker searching for a missing musician in a monster-infested town. The game features limited resources, inventory management, and close-quarters combat, with developer Wych Elm aiming for a classic survival horror feel. While the initial combat can be challenging, the preview highlights the game's atmospheric presentation and unique rotoscope-inspired art style.
Zozo and the Lost Dreams Demo
Red Dunes Games and Agate have announced Zozo and the Lost Dreams, a metroidvania platformer set to release on PC and consoles by the end of the year. A demo is now available for players to try.
Review: Constance (Nintendo Switch)
Constance is a highly recommended action-adventure title for the Nintendo Switch, drawing inspiration from the Metroidvania sub-genre. Developed by Blue Backpack, the game features a hand-drawn aesthetic, fluid combat, and engaging exploration, though its challenging platforming and boss encounters may not appeal to all players. Despite some eccentricities in pacing and difficulty spikes, the game offers a rewarding experience with significant content for completionists.
Sweet Dreams Are Made of This!
Red Dunes Games and Agate have unveiled Zozo and the Lost Dreams, a 2D Metroidvania platformer set for a Q3/4 2026 release on PC and consoles. A new preview showcases the game's vibrant dreamscapes, playful storytelling, and Saturday-morning cartoon-inspired gameplay, where players control Zozo as he navigates his own dream world.
Zozo and the Lost Dreams, a cartoon-inspired Metroidvania platformer, announced for Nintendo Switch
Red Dunes Games and Agate have announced Zozo and the Lost Dreams, a cartoon-inspired Metroidvania platformer, for Nintendo Switch with a planned release in 2026. Players will guide the young protagonist Zozo through his technicolor dreamscape to escape a glitch that traps him.
Silent Planet: Elegy of a Dying World Gets Extended Trailer
Vertex Zero and Red Dunes Games have released an extended trailer for their upcoming sci-fi adventure, Silent Planet: Elegy of a Dying World. The new footage showcases the game's environments, narrative, and cosmic horror atmosphere, offering a deeper look at its dying world and the lone traveler Apranik's quest for an ancient artifact.
Crystal Project II announced for PC
River Running Games has announced Crystal Project II, a Metroidvania adventure RPG, for PC via Steam. Further details about the game's content and release date are expected.
Silksong Parent Guide: Finishing Between School Runs | TAG
This guide offers strategies for parents to play Silksong by breaking down gameplay into short, manageable sessions around school and nap schedules. It emphasizes prioritizing bench saves, planning sessions around available time windows, and managing boss attempts to accommodate limited playtime. The article also discusses the benefits of handheld gaming platforms like the Steam Deck and Nintendo Switch for parents and provides advice on resuming the game after breaks.
Mina the Hollower Review 🐭
Mina the Hollower is a highly acclaimed adventure game that blends classic Zelda-like exploration with unique, challenging combat. The game features a gorgeous 8-bit visual style, an incredible chiptune soundtrack, and a brilliantly interconnected world that gradually opens up to the player. While offering a deep and rewarding experience with plenty of secrets, some difficulty spikes and accessibility options that disable trophies are noted drawbacks.
Maseylia: Echoes of the Past launches July 19 for PC, later for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and Switch
The 3D Metroidvania platformer Maseylia: Echoes of the Past is set to launch on July 19 for PC via Steam. It will later be released for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series consoles, Nintendo Switch, and the upcoming Switch 2.
Silent Planet - Elegy of a Dying World
Developer Vertex Zero and publisher Red Dunes Games have released an extended trailer for their upcoming sci-fi adventure, Silent Planet - Elegy of a Dying World. The footage showcases the game's striking vision of a dying future, its evocative environments, and narrative intrigue. The game is described as a gothic sci-fi metroidvania steeped in cosmic horror, set in the year 2997.
