Some Of The Best Metroidvanias Have Gone Criminally Overlooked

The original Metroid and Castlevania both turn 40 years old this fall. As the two series most responsible for creating the “metroidvania,” we’re taking this occasion to take a comprehensive view of the popular genre. This is Metroidvania Week. Metroidvanias are very popular among indie developers, and small studios have produced some of the genre's finest examples. Just one look at Steam presents a dizzying array of search-action games, many of which you probably didn't know existed. ...