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Kotaku
1 month ago
Video games

PS Plus April Lineup Adding Dave The Diver And Previews Animal Well

Indie game 'Dave the Diver' leads the PS Plus lineup for Extra and Premium tiers in April.
PS Plus adds unique titles like 'Oddballers' and 'Nour: Play With Your Food', competing against Xbox Game Pass.
Preview of upcoming games include 'Returnal' and 'Developer Billy Basso's metroidvania with hidden secrets. [ more ]
Game Informer
5 years ago
Video games

Top 10 Metroidvanias To Play Right Now

The sub-genre of Metroidvania games has become incredibly popular, especially among indie developers.
This list features 10 great modern Metroidvania games, all in the 2D-style format. [ more ]
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GameSpot
1 month ago
Video games

PS Plus Premium/Extra Is Getting A Day One Free Game This April

Tales of Kenzera: ZAU is a day one release on PlayStation Plus in April.
The game features a 2.5D metroidvania gameplay inspired by Bantu tales. [ more ]
VG247
3 months ago
Video games

Hollow Knight: Silksong, Prince of Persia, and now Tales of Kenzera: ZAU: Metroidvania is back, baby!

Tales of Kenzera: ZAU is an upcoming metroidvania game from Surgent Studios.
The game follows a grieving boy named Zau on a journey in a mythological land called Kenzera. [ more ]
Kotaku
3 months ago
Video games

Surprise: The Game Awards Breakout Metroidvania Zau Now Has A Demo

Tales of Kenzera: Zau is a side-scrolling Metroidvania game with a Kenyan energy.
The game has a free demo available on Steam. [ more ]
GameSpot
3 months ago
Video games

Tales Of Kenzera: Zau's Tabletop Inspirations And Rhythmic Combat Are Making Me Excited

Tales of Kenzera: Zau is a promising metroidvania game that combines rhythmic combat and a rich, unfamiliar world.
The game features a dynamic between the protagonist Zau and the god of death Kalunga, with potential for an intriguing and emotional storyline. [ more ]
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Kotaku
2 months ago
Video games

2024's Best Metroidvania Yet Is Getting DLC Soon

Ubisoft Montpellier revealed Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown's DLC roadmap for 2024 with free expansions and new story DLC. Updates include modes, outfits, challenges, and the possibility of a separate purchase for the story content. [ more ]
Toucharcade
3 months ago
Video games

The 10 Best Metroidvania Games On Switch to Play in 2024 - SwitchArcade Special Edition

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is a successful entry in the 2D action-adventure Metroidvania genre on Switch.
Blasphemous offers a challenging Soulslike experience with Metroidvania elements. [ more ]
Kotaku
3 months ago
Video games

Prince Of Persia: The Lost Crown: The Kotaku Review

Metroidvanias can be made more accessible without compromising on difficulty.
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is an approachable Metroidvania with combat, environments, and powers that are well-liked. [ more ]
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GameSpot
2 months ago
Video games

One Of The Best Games Of 2024 So Far Gets Its First Big Discount

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown received positive reviews for its unique metroidvania style despite being pricey at $50. Best Buy now offers a $20 discount, making it $30. [ more ]
Kotaku
3 months ago
Video games

9 Tips To Bend Time And Survive Death In Prince Of Persia: The Lost Crown

Use the throwable chakram often to make collecting items easier.
Regularly upgrade your gear to improve your weapons, health flasks, and amulets. [ more ]
Game Informer
3 months ago
Video games

Four Ways Prince Of Persia: The Lost Crown Gets The Genre Right

The revival of the Prince of Persia franchise as a Metroidvania game is a standout release in the genre.
The Lost Crown advances the Metroidvania game style with novel ideas and mechanics, including the use of Memory Shards and customizable navigation. [ more ]
Toucharcade
3 months ago
Video games

SwitchArcade Round-Up: 'Turnip Boy Robs a Bank', 'The Pedestrian', Plus Today's Other New Releases and Sales

Prince of Persia The Lost Crown is a new 2D Metroidvania-style game with time manipulation mechanics
Turnip Boy Robs a Bank is a follow-up game with more action and roguelite elements [ more ]
Creative Bloq
4 months ago
Graphic design

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown review - a design triumph, and a love-letter to the original

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is a 2.5D Metroidvania that is receiving positive reviews.
The game combines nostalgia with modern gameplay and is available on multiple platforms. [ more ]
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ultros
GameSpot
3 months ago
Video games

Save Big On The Trippy New Metroidvania Ultros On Launch Day

Ultros is a psychedelic metroidvania game that combines roguelite themes with other genres.
Green Man Gaming is offering a discount on Ultros for bronze-tier members of their XP rewards program. [ more ]
VG247
3 months ago
Video games

Ultros is the best Metroidvania I've played since Hollow Knight - it's a PlayStation and Steam must-play

Ultros is a Metroidvania game that offers a unique and immersive experience.
The game combines action, exploration, and philosophical elements with a vibrant art style. [ more ]
Creative Bloq
3 months ago
Graphic design

Ultros review: like a '90s cartoon drawn by Moebius

Ultros is a game with a unique art style that combines inspirations from various sources.
The gameplay of Ultros combines elements of Metroidvania and roguelike genres, with players tasked with changing the nature of the environments to progress. [ more ]
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Polygon
3 weeks ago
Video games

The 10 best Metroidvanias to play right now

Metroidvania games emphasize nonlinear exploration and utility-based progression, with a renaissance in popularity through critically acclaimed independent developer-led titles. [ more ]
GameSpot
4 weeks ago
Video games

Disney Illusion Island For Nintendo Switch Is 50% Off At Walmart

Disney Illusion Island is a family-friendly metroidvania with fantastic art and cooperative gameplay, offered at a discounted price at Walmart. [ more ]
Polygon
1 month ago
Video games

Dead Cells team's new roguelike is ... Prince of Persia, actually

Evil Empire, the studio behind Dead Cells, is launching The Rogue Prince of Persia, inspired by their previous work, in Steam Early Access.
The game combines Metroidvania-inspired action-platforming with roguelike elements, offering dynamic cinematic gameplay in 2D platforming style. [ more ]
GameSpot
1 month ago
Video games

The Biggest Game Releases Of April 2024

April features new game releases for Metroidvania fans and PlayStation owners
High-profile releases are expected in May like Ghost of Tsushima PC port and Homeworld 3. [ more ]
GameSpot
2 months ago
Video games

The Last Case of Benedict Fox Comes To PS5 This Month With Some Big Upgrades

The Last Case of Benedict Fox launching on PS5 with updates
Developer Plot Twist enhancing combat, traversal, and visuals [ more ]
GameSpot
3 months ago
Video games

How To Break Destructible Walls In Banishers: Ghosts Of New Eden

Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden is a Metroidvania-style game with interconnected levels and branching paths.
To break destructible walls in Banishers, you need to use Antea's Outburst ability. [ more ]
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