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 Gambit: Afterlife, or how I Wasted a Stupid Amount of Time on One Boss
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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.
Alwa’s Legacy (Video Game Review)
Alwa’s Awakening has the makings of one of the finest Metroidvania experiences in modern day. And I mean that.
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
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