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Metroidvania: It's Time We Give the Genre a Proper Name

Metroidvania is a term used to describe games similar to Metroid and Castlevania, however, it's about time to genre gets a proper name.

isarai1682d ago

Why is "Metroidvania" not a proper name?...

Seriously what is with people not liking this term? I just don't get it.

PhoenixUp1682d ago

Because Castleroid is clearly the better term for these types of games

Welshy1680d ago

I prefer the "non linear map exploration where sections are closed off until later in the game when you have the required level and or skill to open said areas" genre.

Rolls right off the tongue.

NapalmSanctuary1680d ago

Ive had one of those before. They hurt like a son of a bitch.

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Nacho_Z1680d ago

Platform Adventure is too vague and doesn't refer to the specific aspects of a Metroidvania like the non linear map and gradual unlocking of abilities to get access to new areas. It's just an informal term anyway and if someone is confused about it all they have to do is google it.

AK911680d ago

Nah it's fine as it is Game Journo

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The 7 Best Vampire Games: Embrace the Night

Vampire games are making a comeback of late, and gamers hoping this is a new trend should look back at the 7 best vampire games ever made.

SimpleSlave26d ago (Edited 26d ago )

What is a list? A miserable little pile of scribbles.

A Best Vampire Game list and no Bloodborne. A bold choice, indeed.

The_Hooligan26d ago

IMO, I wouldn't consider bloodborne a vampire game. Long story short, It's more about the side effects of the blood experiment and the influence of the red moon, than actually being a vampire.

SimpleSlave26d ago (Edited 26d ago )

Yes, Bloodborne is about Vampires. It's not just the undertones, or the imagery or the obvious parallels, it's pretty much everything and then some. Here's the thing, Bram Stoker's Dracula is also not a Vampire novel. Why? Because technically Vampires from folklore were something else.

But based on our updated view of what Vampires are, informed in one way or another by Bram Stoker's Dracula, Nosferatu The Vamprye, and many other stories, and combined with From Software's own interpretation, we can say with confidence that Bloodborne IS a Vampire story. Sure, there are other elements, but the central narrative is pretty much Vampires. Which would make it THE Vampire game. I mean, Cainhurst Castle. Anyways, that's how I see it.

But to each their and we'll agree to disagree.

MEGANE26d ago

Thats the best Vampire game ever, but enough talk, have at you!.

SimpleSlave26d ago (Edited 26d ago )

Absolutely... Now, die monster! You don't belong in this thread!
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anast26d ago

I've lost all hype for Bloodlines 2. It's going to be an action game.

Barlos26d ago

No Blood Omen? Even today it's one of my favourite vampire games. We could really do with a release on modern platforms.

Relientk7726d ago

I really enjoyed Vampyr. The combat is a little clunky and could use some work. However, the story, characters, dialog. setting, and pretty much everything else in the game is great.

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Soapbox: 30 Years Later, Super Metroid's Foreboding Atmosphere Is Still Unmatched

"30 years after its launch, however, Super Metroid for the SNES remains the undisputed king of the franchise in terms of its atmosphere and tone. " - Ollie Reynolds | NintendoLife

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mastershredder37d ago

Castlevania Symphony of the Night says, 'not so fast there, Ollie'.

GoodGuy0937d ago

Fusion did a great job at it. Really love that horror feel with metroid. I mean you are completely alone on alien planets filled with horrific monsters and toxic environments.