One of the strongest signs that Emberbane could become the next big Metroidvania hit is the vision behind it. The game centers on Ophelia, a Fire Sage and tragic hero, navigating a world shaped by ...

Bloodborne and Hollow Knight-inspired Metroidvania Crowsworn is back with a new gameplay trailer confirming plans to (eventually) launch for PC and consoles. A long-awaited new, public look at ...

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Adventure of Samsara is a solid 7/10 metroidvania for days when you need one of those. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. David Jagneaux is a writer and analyst, covering MMOs and retro games. To be clear, Adventure of Samsara isn’t marketed as a ...

The Metroidvania genre is somewhat divisive in the gaming world – you either love them or hate them. They can be brutal and unforgiving at times, but if you steer clear of the genre, you’ll miss out ...

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Metroidvanias offered open-world maps before open-world games were cool. Perhaps with some restrictions. Progression might eventually be limited by certain barriers that require the collection of a ...

You’d assume that the latest game from the developers that made Little Nightmares 2 is going to be a bit spooky and dark, and Section 9 Interactive's End of Abyss is that. However, it's also a little ...

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Between the Guacamelee series and Nobody Saves the World, Canadian developer Drinkbox Studios has shown that it knows exactly how to make bright and expressive videogame worlds. They're some of my ...

Welcome aboard the largest mobile fortress in the floating lands—Whalington! Take control of Bolt as you pilot your mech through a complex world of platforming and combat. Use terrain and settings ...