Why We Love to Get Lost in Games: The Enduring Appeal of MetroidvaniasMetroidvanias emphasize player freedom and exploration in vast, interconnected worlds.
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown highlights March's PS Plus lineupPrince of Persia: The Lost Crown is a standout addition to PlayStation Plus this March, despite its low sales.
The video games you may have missed in 2024Red Candle Games' Nine Sols merges traditional aesthetics with sci-fi, enriching the gaming experience in the 2D action-platformer genre.
BioShock Meets The Thing In Deepest Fear, A New Single-Player Horror GameDeepest Fear integrates body-horror and metroidvania mechanics, offering a unique gameplay experience rooted in 1980s horror influences.
Heart Machine's Next Game Isn't At All What I Expected, But I Liked ItPossessor(s) combines action and narrative depth, offering a unique experience in the metroidvania genre.
Review: Rusty Rabbit' a refreshing but dull take on a Metroid'-style gameTakaya Kuroda voices Stamp, the main character of Rusty Rabbit, adding depth to its unique post-apocalyptic narrative.
Why We Love to Get Lost in Games: The Enduring Appeal of MetroidvaniasMetroidvanias emphasize player freedom and exploration in vast, interconnected worlds.
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown highlights March's PS Plus lineupPrince of Persia: The Lost Crown is a standout addition to PlayStation Plus this March, despite its low sales.
The video games you may have missed in 2024Red Candle Games' Nine Sols merges traditional aesthetics with sci-fi, enriching the gaming experience in the 2D action-platformer genre.
BioShock Meets The Thing In Deepest Fear, A New Single-Player Horror GameDeepest Fear integrates body-horror and metroidvania mechanics, offering a unique gameplay experience rooted in 1980s horror influences.
Heart Machine's Next Game Isn't At All What I Expected, But I Liked ItPossessor(s) combines action and narrative depth, offering a unique experience in the metroidvania genre.
Review: Rusty Rabbit' a refreshing but dull take on a Metroid'-style gameTakaya Kuroda voices Stamp, the main character of Rusty Rabbit, adding depth to its unique post-apocalyptic narrative.
Nintendo Switch Just Added The First Great Sci-Fi Action Game Of 2025Blade Chimera offers an engaging gameplay experience, characteristic of the Metroidvania genre, despite a conventional storyline.
One Of The Best Metroidvanias Of The Past Decade Is A Bargain On Steam Right NowDead Cells revitalizes the Metroidvania genre by integrating roguelike mechanics, making each gameplay experience both familiar and uniquely challenging.
The Best PC Games Of 2024 According To MetacriticPC is a prime gaming platform due to diverse game releases from major companies and exclusives.
Blade Chimera mixes up the Metroidvania formula with an extremely cool swordTeam Ladybug's Blade Chimera combines side-scrolling action and Japanese folklore with a multifunctional weapon character, but exhibits pacing issues in progression.
This Zelda-Inspired Space Shooter Is One Of 2024's Most Surprising RPGsMinishoot' Adventures combines 2D Zelda elements with Metroidvania and twin-stick shooter mechanics, offering a unique and immersive gaming experience.
Mandragora mixes Metroidvania and Soulslike design with a killer 2.5D aesthetic to great effectMandragora impresses with its stylish design and engaging combat, establishing a distinct identity in the saturated indie genre.
Nintendo Switch Just Added The First Great Sci-Fi Action Game Of 2025Blade Chimera offers an engaging gameplay experience, characteristic of the Metroidvania genre, despite a conventional storyline.
One Of The Best Metroidvanias Of The Past Decade Is A Bargain On Steam Right NowDead Cells revitalizes the Metroidvania genre by integrating roguelike mechanics, making each gameplay experience both familiar and uniquely challenging.
The Best PC Games Of 2024 According To MetacriticPC is a prime gaming platform due to diverse game releases from major companies and exclusives.
Blade Chimera mixes up the Metroidvania formula with an extremely cool swordTeam Ladybug's Blade Chimera combines side-scrolling action and Japanese folklore with a multifunctional weapon character, but exhibits pacing issues in progression.
This Zelda-Inspired Space Shooter Is One Of 2024's Most Surprising RPGsMinishoot' Adventures combines 2D Zelda elements with Metroidvania and twin-stick shooter mechanics, offering a unique and immersive gaming experience.
Mandragora mixes Metroidvania and Soulslike design with a killer 2.5D aesthetic to great effectMandragora impresses with its stylish design and engaging combat, establishing a distinct identity in the saturated indie genre.
'Mandragora' Review: A Punishing, Beautiful, And Extraordinarily Fun Soulslike RPGMandragora offers a challenging gothic action experience that redefines the modern approach to difficulty and level design inspired by classic titles.
Ubisoft's incredible Prince of Persia game tops March PS Plus offeringsPrince of Persia: The Lost Crown is viewed as a commercial failure by some, affecting its developers' future.
This Year's Best Sci-Fi Action Game Just Got Even BetterEnder Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist enhances the Metroidvania genre with strategic gameplay and new challenges through its latest update.
Legendary Director John Carpenter Is Here To Remind You That Prince Of Persia: The Lost Crown RulesJohn Carpenter endorses Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown as a great game that revitalizes the classic franchise while blending modern gameplay elements.
Echo: The Oracle's Scroll is a must-play combatless metroidvania for PlaydateEcho: The Oracle's Scroll offers a rich, non-violent metroidvania experience on Playdate with deep exploration and intricate puzzles.
5 Tips To Get Started In Ender Magnolia: Bloom In The MistEnder Magnolia is a complex Metroidvania that rewards exploration and combat skill.
How Long Is Ender Magnolia: Bloom In The Mist?Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist offers 8-10 hours of playtime for the main story, and 15-20 hours to explore all content.
Ubisoft's incredible Prince of Persia game tops March PS Plus offeringsPrince of Persia: The Lost Crown is viewed as a commercial failure by some, affecting its developers' future.
This Year's Best Sci-Fi Action Game Just Got Even BetterEnder Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist enhances the Metroidvania genre with strategic gameplay and new challenges through its latest update.
Legendary Director John Carpenter Is Here To Remind You That Prince Of Persia: The Lost Crown RulesJohn Carpenter endorses Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown as a great game that revitalizes the classic franchise while blending modern gameplay elements.
Echo: The Oracle's Scroll is a must-play combatless metroidvania for PlaydateEcho: The Oracle's Scroll offers a rich, non-violent metroidvania experience on Playdate with deep exploration and intricate puzzles.
5 Tips To Get Started In Ender Magnolia: Bloom In The MistEnder Magnolia is a complex Metroidvania that rewards exploration and combat skill.
How Long Is Ender Magnolia: Bloom In The Mist?Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist offers 8-10 hours of playtime for the main story, and 15-20 hours to explore all content.
Ars Technica's top 20 video games of 20242024 saw fewer standout titles compared to 2023, making it challenging to compile a Top 20 list of best games.
The 10 best Metroidvanias to play right nowMetroidvania games emphasize nonlinear exploration and utility-based progression, with a renaissance in popularity through critically acclaimed independent developer-led titles.
Ars Technica's top 20 video games of 20242024 saw fewer standout titles compared to 2023, making it challenging to compile a Top 20 list of best games.
The 10 best Metroidvanias to play right nowMetroidvania games emphasize nonlinear exploration and utility-based progression, with a renaissance in popularity through critically acclaimed independent developer-led titles.
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown's accessibility doesn't 'dilute' the game: 'It's the opposite'Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown successfully combines challenging gameplay with comprehensive accessibility features, setting a new standard in the gaming industry.
New Deepest Fear Trailer Shows Off More Of The Metroidvania Horror Game In ActionDeepest Fear combines '80s horror aesthetics with gameplay mechanics in a terrifying underwater setting.
Blasphemous 2's Very Cool PS5 Collector's Edition Is Only $65 Right NowAmazon's Woot offers a limited-time deal on Blasphemous 2's Limited Collector's Edition for PS5, now priced at $65.The deal includes extensive collectible items, enhancing the overall value for fans of the game.
The Year's Most Heartfelt Game Is Getting an RPG Follow-UpProject Uso expands upon the themes of grief and inspiration from Zau, presenting a unique narrative and gameplay experience.
This Awesome Asian-Fantasy Sekiro-Like Metroidvania Is Finally Coming To ConsolesNine Sols, a Taopunk metroidvania, launches on November 26 for multiple platforms, including Game Pass on release day.
13 things you should know before starting God of War RagnarokProper preparation is crucial for navigating challenges in God of War Ragnarök, highlighting the importance of lore knowledge and gear acquisition.
Dhalman is a vibrant love letter to retro Japanese game art and character designMinnapad launched a Kickstarter project for a Metroidvania game featuring retro Japanese game art and characters by Capcom artist Satoru Yamashita.