Metroidvania games
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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Chasm Review (PlayStation 4)
Delving deeply
August 11, 2018 - After more than 5 years, Kickstarter success story Chasm has finally graced consoles with its presence. Was it worth the wait?
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Dead Cells Review (PlayStation 4)
Praise the dead
August 6, 2018 - Indie roguelikes are a dime a dozen but Dead Cells is in a class of its own. Developers Motion Twin have blended several satisfying roguelike elements and the end result is a fun and challenging experience that remains accessible and never overly punishing.
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Omega Strike Review (PlayStation 4)
O-meh-ga
June 19, 2018 - Put a stop to the evil Doctor Omega in this by-the-books Metroidvania.
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Hollow Knight Review (Switch)
Ironically far from hollow
June 15, 2018 - Everyone and their neighbour has been raving about this Metroidvania masterpiece since it released last year for PC and it has finally made its console debut. So, sharpen a nail and prepare to explore a haunting bug-filled world.
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Yoku's Island Express Review (Xbox One)
The world's first pinballvania
May 31, 2018 - Metroidvania pinball is definitely an unorthodox concept for a video game. However, Yoku's Island Express presents one of the most original and addictive indie game formulas ever so get your flipper fingers ready and prepare for a memorable adventure.
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Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Ultimate Edition Review (PlayStation 4)
Bigger, better, purpler
May 8, 2018 - WayForward's fourth game in their popular 2D platforming series has a swanky new version complete with oodles of DLC. So, shampoo your hair and get ready to whip through a magical world yet again.
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Shantae: Half-Genie Hero - A Step-by-Step Guide
Let me help you find the Way Forward
May 5, 2018 - This purple-haired genie has been on a few complex adventures and her latest one is no different. In this guide, I'll break down the essential steps so you can easily find what you need to do next as well as discover some cool treasures along the way.
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