Metroidvania Games

Lost Ruins Review (PlayStation 4)
A survival-based Metroidvania
June 12, 2022 - Metroidvanias aren't usually all that challenging yet Lost Ruins is here to toughen you up and it's quite a spectacle to behold as well.
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Souldiers Review (PlayStation 5)
Metroidvania with an action RPG twist
May 31, 2022 - If you're like me then you love getting your hands on a brand new Metroidvania so thankfully, Souldiers delivers some solid gameplay.
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Salt and Sacrifice Review (PlayStation 5)
Worth its weight in salt
May 18, 2022 - Ska Studios has taken a 2nd stab at the 2D Soulslike genre but does Salt and Sacrifice live up to their previous efforts? Let's find out.
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Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising Review (PlayStation 5)
A Suikoden Metroidvania RPG
May 10, 2022 - Back in the summer of 2020, I helped Kickstart a game by the makers of Suikoden, my favourite RPG series. The campaign was so successful that they decided to release a companion game before the main one releases later this year and here's what I think of it.
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Rogue Legacy 2 Review (Xbox Series X)
A legendary sequel
May 9, 2022 - I love when excellent games get long-awaited sequels and thankfully, Rogue Legacy 2 was worth the wait as it's GOTY material.
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Imp of the Sun Review (PlayStation 5)
Nin and the Eternal Eclipse
April 2, 2022 - When a game as beautiful as Imp of the Sun releases, it's hard to know if it's actually fun or not so let's explore what it's all about.
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GetsuFumaDen: Undying Moon Review (Switch)
Brilliant roguelike action
March 1, 2022 - You don't often see modern sequels of obscure Famicom games but Konami made GetsuFumaDen: Undying Moon anyway and it's great.
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Infernax Review (Xbox One)
The morning sun has vanquished the horrible night
February 16, 2022 - There is an overabundance of retro-inspired games but here's Infernax; an indie that does quite a decent job of bringing back the past.
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Castlevania: Symphony of the Night - A Step-by-Step Guide
Conquer a castle of chaos
February 4, 2022 - Castlevania: Symphony of the Night is perhaps the greatest game ever and it can often be confusing so here's a complete walkthrough.
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Demoniaca: Everlasting Night Review (PlayStation 5)
Heavy metal Metroidvania
January 12, 2022 - Diving into a new Metroidvania is an exciting time but does Demoniaca: Everlasting Night offer a fun take on the genre? Let's find out.
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