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Whereas many modern takes on classic retro genres fall foul of style over substance, this has been built with such skill that it doesn't need to rely on our annoying fondness of the past to impress.
Confession time: I've never played a 2D Metroid game. I've only even played the original Metroid Prime for about 3 hours: the only game in the franchise history I've played properly is Other M. I have zero nostalgia when it comes to the series and the Metroidvania subgenre it and Castlevania spearheaded. So when I say that Axiom Verge, a modern indie game made to ape the look and feel of old school titles like those I just mentioned, is one of the most entertaining experiences on the console, it's not simply because I grew up playing similar games.
The Metroidvania genre has captivated gamers for decades! Discover the best Metroidvania games of all time.
blasphemous 1 for me.
i love the artstyle and how they didnt shy away from their imagery
but symphony of the night is also superb
Catlevanias GBA and DS games are the best! But there others that I like a lot such as Hollow Knight, Chasm etc
As much as I want Silksong, adding it to the BEST is a little premature. It's not even out yet.
There are countless great Metroidvania games available on the Steam Deck — Max Wright for overkill runs through some of the very best.
There’s a lot to love about Metroidvania games, from the original Metroid and Castlevania entries to some of the subgenre’s more compelling entries on PS4 and other more recent systems. While there…
Love the newest Strider! Definitely underrated.
Love these lists as i now want to check out Momodora (on PS extra) and Ender Lillies.
It's a very solid list and the best part is that I think all of them are on other platforms so more people can play them.
