Metroidvanias are a dime-a-dozen on the Nintendo Switch, but Aeterna Noctis looks like it might be something special.
Aeterna Noctis Lands on the Switch Digitally and Physically
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Metroidvania
Catmaze is a Low Budget Metroidvania That Feels Way Better Than It Looks
Catmaze is a Metroidvania that’s made its way to consoles after a few years of positive steam reviews. It’s got a low-budget look, but feels wonderful to play!
Weekly Cheapery: Death’s Gambit: Afterlife, or how I Wasted a Stupid Amount of Time on One Boss
Death’s Gambit: Afterlife is a fantastic Metroidvania with gorgeous pixel art, a great story, and a boss that helped me learn to love losing.
Weekly Cheapery: Death’s Door – A Dreary Delight
Death’s Door’s atmosphere and story work in concert beautifully, the combat feels perfect, and the enemy design is spectacular.
Weekly Cheapery: The Legend of Tianding
If you’re a fan of side-scrolling action platformers, manga aesthetics, or folklore, The Legend of Tianding is absolutely a game to check out.
What to play besides Metroid Dread
Metroid Dread is out today, but maybe you’re looking for some 2D action of a different flavor? We’ve got you covered.
The Skylia Prophecy (Switch) is Terribly Close to Being a Game I’d Love
The Skylia Prophecy is another smaller scale Metroidvania, and even though there’s a lot to like it’s just not clicking.
Astalon: Tears of the Earth (Switch) Review – An Instant Classic
If you are in any way intrigued by a retro-stylized action platformer, Astalon: Tears of the Earth is worth your time.
What is Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World?
Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World offers a satisfying retro-like experience with a coat of paint and some quality-of-life improvements.
Sector 781 (Switch) Review: A Bite-Sized Metroidvania
Sector 781 is a Metroiodvania game that is new to the Switch and is a true joy to play.
The Messenger: Too Much of a Good Thing?
The Messenger is an excellent action-platformer that offers an embarrassment of riches
