Metroid-manias
Dad and Uncle Nel discuss the Metroidvania genre, their favorite games in the genre, and why Metroid Fusion holds a special place in Uncle Nel’s heart.
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If you’re curious (like Mom) on how drastic the Castlevania graphic evolution is, check it out here. It’s actually kind of mind blowing.
No thanks to Dad and Uncle Nel… here’s a somewhat sourced definition (thanks Reddit) of what Metroidvanias are:
Metroidvania is a subgenre of platforming games focused on guided non-linearity and utility-based exploration