Platformer

Having played so many Metroidvanias in the last few years, I have encountered both similar and unique features of this very popular genre. Coming into the gaming industry with an original idea must be very challenging, so when I say that Venture to the Vile is a very original take on a Metroidvania, I definitely mean it. Immerse yourself in a twisted dark fantasy game where you venture into the unknown, utilizing your logic skills and navigating the challenging 3D…

When I played Gestalt: Steam & Cinder during Steam Next Fest last year, I wasn’t sure what I was getting myself into. I was just interested in trying out every Metroidvania and this fell into that category. When I tell you that I fell in love with the demo of this game, it ended up being my most anticipated Metroidvania of 2024. Developed by Metamorphosis Games, published by Fireshine Games and executive produced by gaming personalities Jesse Cox and Dodger,…

Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition was recently rumored and now it turns out its true. Nintendo is making a game with over 150 challenges for players to take on. Check out the announcement trailer below. Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition will be coming to the Nintendo Switch on July 18th, 2024. There will be 150 challenges in the game that take place over 13 NES games. Nintendo World Championships is now available for pre-order on the eshop. There will also…

Are you looking for a new puzzle platformer to check out? Then you might want to take a look at The Fall of Elena Temple! Here is our review. In the Fall of Elena Temple, a treasure hunter named Elena falls into a temple. She wants all the coins and so she’ll navigate traps and dungeons to get them. Its not a great story but this is a puzzle platformer and most games in this genre have no story. This…

Epic Dumpster Bear was on the Wii U previously. This new version of the game contains a different story, some new powerups and the controls of the second game. Is this as good as the original version? Let’s find out! Epic Dumpster Bear 1.5 DX Dumpster Fire Rebirth is about a bear who has had it up to here with a corporation and so he tries to take matters into his own hands. He faces all kinds of monsters on…

Today’s Indie World Showcase is over and…well…it wasn’t too bad. Let’s talk about it! The Indie World Showcase today was not too bad. It wasn’t great either to be honest. There were some big standout games that we have to talk about though! First of all, cowabunga dude! I was surprised to see a TMNT game during today’s Indie World Showcase. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Spintered Fate is not a sidescrolling beat ’em up. Instead, its an overhead roguelike where…

Metroidvanias have gotten so diverse that nowadays we can find practically any subgenre in them. Yet, up until now there have been so many games released that it’s been harder and harder to really capture the attention of a lover of this genre. Which is why when I was made aware of a game called Minishoot’ Adventures, I wasn’t sure what I was getting myself into. Now, normally people read the summary of the game, find out from what other…

Ever wanted to know what it would feel like to have some of our favorite larger titled games, like Super Mario or Kirby in a Metroidvania setting? I know that I have many times. So, what if I told you that I just played a game that was basically Kirby and Ender Lilies having a baby? Or should I say, they bio-morphed? Biomorph is currently the talk of every Metroidvania community and that’s because while we wait around for Silksong,…

Developed by Evan Tor Games and published by JanduSoft, this is a Sci-Fi mystery shooter that everyone has to try. Rebel Transmute is the Metroid of our year. It is a take on a classic Metroidvania with a kick of colors and extreme exploration. While it is revolutionized, I think that the graphics and audio really kicks us off back into the feel of the 90s, giving both old and new gamers something to enjoy. The Story:  You play Moon…

Princess Peach Showtime gives the Mushroom Kingdom monarch a new spotlight game. Is it worth checking out? Is it fun? Here is our review of Princess Peach Showtime! In Princess Peach Showtime, Peach finds herself and some Toads going to a theater for some entertainment. Unfortunately, a new villain picks that time to take over the theater and so Peach has to save the day by going into different areas of the theater and assuming new identities to face unique…