Metroidvania
'Deedlit in Wonder Labyrinth' Is a 'Lodoss War' Game in Name Only
A landmark anime that immortalized a generic fantasy story through the power of loving imitation gets the metroidvania treatment.
The Randomness of 'Chasm' Makes It Impossible to Know If It's Any Good
Even when the level design works, the shoddy platforming, combat, and bland world design drag down the long-in-development game.
This Tiny Metroidvania Game Is the Real Witchy Shit You Crave
‘Witch - A Special Delivery’ rises above the average metroidvania.
New Indie Metroidvania ‘Forma.8’ Mixes the Restful with the Stressful
MixedBag Games’ follow-up to ‘Futuridium EP Deluxe’ deceives with its charming looks, as there’s a real challenge here.
I Can’t Keep ‘Headlander’ Out of My Mind
The stylish sci-fi game is scratching a metroidvania itch that I never knew I had.
I Can’t Keep ‘Headlander’ Out of My Mind
The stylish sci-fi game is scratching a metroidvania itch that I never knew I had.
If You Only Play One ‘Aliens’ Game Today, Make It ‘Infestation’
James Cameron's movie is 30 years old. Celebrate its awesomeness by playing the best 'Aliens' game out there.
If You Only Play One ‘Aliens’ Game Today, Make It ‘Infestation’
James Cameron's movie is 30 years old. Celebrate its awesomeness by playing the best Aliens game out there.
‘The Aquatic Adventure of the Last Human’ Is a Cool Game That Raises the Hot Topic of Climate Change
Swedish indie studio YCJY's new title is an underwater Metroidvania set long after the seas have consumed our way of living.
Glimpsing the Ghost in the Machine: The Beautiful Instability of ‘Axiom Verge’
The newly released retro-styled adventure turns the glitches of older games into fresh methods of exploration.
Environmental Station Alpha Is Everything We Like About Classic Video Games
Finnish developer Arvi “Hempuli” Teikari’s game has a retro feel, cool music, and good ol’ fashioned fun.