Though unlike others here, I didn't like Hollow Knight. You get that one item, such as a hookshot, that now allows you to get to that area you couldn't get to before. People don't really think of Zelda games as Metroidvanias, but the design is very similar. Though it's one of those games you either love or hate. The King's Field games on PS1 and PS2 are first-person RPGs that definitely have a Metroidvania, exploratory feel to it. Ori and the Blind Forest and Ori and the Will O Wisps are gorgeous, hand drawn looking graphics set in a mystical forest.Ĭave Story is a fun little Metroidvania with a retro 8-bit feel. Shadow Complex is awesome and has a different feel than most since it's set in modern times. But the 8-bit and 16-bit entries aren't Metroidvania. The GBA and DS entries are also quite good. Taking control of Alucard, Draculas son, players entered a massive open castle, exploring and battling monsters and puzzles as they went.

Castlevania: Symphony of the Night introduced the world to the vania in Metroidvania. As are Metroid: Fusion and Metroid: Zero Mission (but Super Metroid takes the cake).Ĭastlevania: Symphony of the Night is the best Castlevania one. Castlevania: Symphony of the Night is consistently rated one of the best Castlevanias, and for good reason. Love me some Metroidvania! Probably my favorite genre of games.

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