Review: Haiku, the Robot
Haiku doesn’t break any new ground for metroidvanias, but it treads a comfortable, satisfying path that I’m certainly glad I took.
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Review: SteamWorld Dig 2
I’m a big metroidvania fan to begin with, but SteamWorld Dig 2 has quickly become one of my favorites in the genre, with a sense of depth and freedom that few can match.
Read moreReview: SteamWorld Dig
If you want a dash of metroidvania with your mining, this charming, compact game will absolutely fit the bill.
Read moreReview: Astalon: Tears of the Earth
With solid gameplay, unique hooks, and a gorgeous presentation, I can definitely recommend Astalon to anyone needing a new cursed tower to explore.
Read moreReview: Skautfold: Usurper
It may be flawed, but Usurper is ambitious and satisfying in the most important ways.
Read moreReview: Dandara
Ultimately I’d say Dandara is worth a look if you want a very different kind of metroidvania, but don’t go in without knowing what you’re getting.
Read moreReview: Touhou Luna Nights
Between intense action and clever exploration, Touhou Luna Nights offers a lot you don’t normally get from metroidvanias.
Read moreReview: A Robot Named Fight
The controls are tight, the action is engaging, and the absurd number of variations and unlocks you can get really extend the life of the experience.
Read moreReview: Blasphemous
Many games aspire to be the sort of dark, punishing platformer that this is, and almost all of them fall far short of the action and spectacle you’ll get here.
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