Tag: Metroidvania

EGGCONSOLE RELICS MSX2 is a captivating journey into the experimental side of 1980s gaming, where identity itself becomes the key to survival. With its brilliant Spirit Ride mechanic, haunting science-fiction atmosphere and wonderfully preserved presentation, Bothtec’s forgotten classic proves that truly original ideas can remain powerful long after their era has passed.

Combining the sprawling brilliance of The Lost Crown with the addictive momentum of The Rogue Prince of Persia, it delivers two outstanding adventures that complement each other beautifully. This is not just a revival of a classic series; it is a bold new chapter worthy of the Prince's legacy.

Forgotlings is a rare kind of adventure. Beneath its stunning hand-drawn artwork lies a thoughtful tale about belonging, identity, and the fear of being left behind. While its gameplay occasionally struggles to match the brilliance of its storytelling, the journey of Fig and the crew of the Volare is one that lingers long after the credits roll.

Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse reimagines the series as a faster, more expressive gothic action experience without losing its haunted identity.

End of Abyss drags survival horror into colder, sharper territory, swapping haunted corridors for a living industrial nightmare that feels both alien and intimately mechanical. Section 9 Interactive leans hard into tension over spectacle, building a game where silence is rarely safe and progress always feels earned. It is not interested in comforting the player, only in tightening its grip the deeper you go. What emerges is a bleak, absorbing descent that feels like discovery and punishment in equal measure.

Beholgar 2 does not chase modern Metroidvania trends or attempt to reinvent the genre. Instead, it sharpens the blade forged by its predecessor, delivering a compact, atmospheric adventure filled with monsters, magic, and old-school charm. It may not reach the heights of the genre's biggest names, but it remains a satisfying quest that respects both your time and your nostalgia.

Dragon Loop takes one of gaming's most familiar concepts and breathes fresh life into it. Blending a cleverly designed five-day time loop with satisfying metroidvania exploration, fast-paced combat and a beautiful hand-drawn world, it delivers an adventure that constantly rewards curiosity while rarely wasting the player's time.

With Dylan Faden at its centre, a reality-warped Manhattan to explore, and a deeper focus on evolving powers, this upcoming sequel already feels like one of the most intriguing action games on the horizon.

Mina the Hollower does not simply recreate the magic of classic handheld adventures. It digs beneath their foundations and uncovers something darker, stranger, and genuinely unforgettable.

Heroine Anthem Zero 2: Scalescars Oath is vast, emotional, and unapologetically ambitious. Beneath its side scrolling action lies a deeply human story about faith, pain, identity, and hope, wrapped inside a world that feels less like a game and more like a living myth.