Metroidvania games
Super Neptunia RPG Review (PlayStation 4)
Nep-nep's Metroidvania RPG adventure
June 13, 2019 - The charming Neptune has been on many meta RPG journeys over the years so let's see how she holds up in this fun new spin-off.
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Ghost 1.0 Review (PlayStation 4)
Be afraid of this Ghost!
May 8, 2019 - Here we have the second major game from Francisco Tellez de Meneses, better known as Unepic_Fran, the creator of the excellent fantasy Metroidvania Unepic. Does Ghost 1.0 live up to the impressive standard set by its predecessor?
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Giga Wrecker Alt. Review (PlayStation 4)
Destruction-based Metroidvania fun
April 26, 2019 - After making the enjoyable 2015 platformer Tembo the Badass Elephant, Game Freak is at it again with a new 2D action / puzzle hybrid.
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Alwa's Awakening Review (PlayStation 4)
Don't sleep on it
April 6, 2019 - Grab your magic staff and set out to save the world in Elden Pixels' Metroidvania puzzle-platformer.
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Blaster Master Zero 2 Review (Switch)
A retro galaxy-hopping masterpiece
March 21, 2019 - As one of the Switch's launch titles, Blaster Master Zero was a top-notch reinterpretation of a classic NES game. Now that we have a surprise sequel, let's see if Jason and his trusty tank Sophia are still masters of blasting.
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Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom Review (PlayStation 4)
Best. Wonder Boy game. Ever.
December 4, 2018 - As a huge fan of Wonder Boy, I'm delighted to share my review of the series' spiritual successor: Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom.
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Castlevania Requiem Review (PlayStation 4)
Symphony of the Night and Rondo of Blood return
October 27, 2018 - Back in the '90s, very few companies produced as many quality games as Konami. Now, 2 of their best are available in one must-have compilation for PlayStation 4. Grab your favourite whip and a few dozen swords so we can stop Dracula's evil plans yet again!
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Death's Gambit Review (PlayStation 4)
Place your bet... if you dare
August 23, 2018 - Find out how it feels to be immortal in White Rabbit's brand new 2D Souls-like Metroidvania.
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Guacamelee! 2 Review (PlayStation 4)
Pass the Guac!
August 21, 2018 - After releasing a couple previous games, Guacamelee! catapulted DrinkBox Studios to the top echelon of indie developers. Just over five years since its release, we finally have a long-awaited sequel so how does it compare to the fantastic original?
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Guacamelee! 2: DrinkBox on Their Latest Mexroidvania
An interview with Graham Smith
August 16, 2018 - Since their debut title Tales from Space: About a Blob, DrinkBox Studios has been crafting fantastic gaming experiences. I recently had the opportunity to ask co-founder Graham Smith a few questions about the studio's history and the upcoming Guacamelee! 2.
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