Aestik, a hand-drawn metroidvania made over the last 4 years by a beau and belle couple, announced a Aug 26th release date for PC
>Make impactful decisions in moral dilemma situations, which will change the course of your journey through this atmospheric, hand-drawn metroidvania. Explore the hazardous paths of the Realm of Aestik and fight its corrupted inhabitants as you unravel its deep-rooted mysteries.
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The other type that I hate — a charm that is only available at the endgame that should appear sooner if it's to have any value to you playing. Case in point: a fast-travel charm in Blast Brigade that is only available as one of the very last acts. Great game, otherwise.
Bloody Hell 2, a bullet-hell pixelart metroidvania, is announced after 3 students from the Netherlands made the original game for free
>Pulverize demons as a small Angel wielding a GIANT DEMONIC HAMMER! Explore Hell's deepest layers, and uncover the truth of how Heaven fell in this Bullet-Hell Metroidvania. Will you succeed, or die in the chaotic depths of BLOODY HELL 2?
The original Bloody Hell is still out there for free
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Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus, a colorful hand-drawn metroidvania inspired by Japanese folklore, is out on all platforms
>Bo is a hand-drawn 2D Metroidvania based in a colorful world of Japanese folklore. You play as a tiny fox spirit that grows from lotus blossom after being blessed by the moon god. It is an indie game being developed by Squid Shock Studios.
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Gestalt: Steam & Cinder, a long in-the-works pixelart steampunk metroidvania, is out today on PC
Getting solid reviews. Out on Switch soon with no specific date announced. I'm holding out to start Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus, which releases tomorrow, and may come back to this one.
>Embark on a gripping mission to reforge humanity's future as Aletheia, an elite mercenary of the Steam City of Canaan, in this gripping steampunk adventure inspired by classic Metroidvanias and action-RPGs.
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Sky Dust, a cyberpunk voxel metroidvania, is announced from Orbit Studio
>Sky Dust is set in a cyberpunk universe, taking place in a future where society has collapsed following a global disaster, and the lines between morality and ethics have become blurred.
>In this world, powerful individuals hire mercenaries to carry out various tasks, with data trafficking in the Cyberverse being the most common.
>Players take on the role of a mercenary embarking on a transformative journey, impacting both their own life and the world around them.
After 2 years in Steam Early Access, MARS 2120 is being released on all major platforms on August 1st.
>MARS 2120 is a Metroidvania with engaging melee combat inspired by classics like Super Metroid, Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, or Guacamelee! With the use of special abilities tied to elements like ice, fire, and electricity help Sgt. Anna “Thirteen” Charlotte navigate the colony and battle her way through the secrets of Mars.
>Why do humans dream of space exploration? What if that dream goes wrong?
MÌO: Memories in Orbit, a new SF odyssey that combines metroidvania and unique art direction, announced at Nintendo Direct for a 2025 release
You are MIO, a nimble robot with extraordinary abilities. You wake up in the Vessel, a space ship drifting aimlessly in space.This enormous technological ark, whose initial purpose remains unknown, lies now as a field of ruins, overgrown with lush vegetation and machines gone rogue.
Delve into the heart of this technological labyrinth to revive its lost memories, as you guide MIO through the vast expanse of the Vessel. Unlock new powers and abilities to explore new areas, face off against a fearsome bestiary, and set out on a quest to unlock the secrets of the Vessel.
ABYSS X ZERO, a 3D metroidvania from the makers of Unsighted
>ABYSS X ZERO is a stylish 3D Metroidvania, with expressive low poly visuals made by the two person indie team Studio Pixel Punk, that also brough you the award-winning indie hit UNSIGHTED.
>Explore an expansive world with carefully-crafted dungeons and stylish combat. Take control of two different characters, fated to battle each other: Codename A and Codename Z, both legendary heroes with unique abilities that change how you fight and interact with the environment.
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Wolfhound, a sci-fi WW2 metroidvania, was announced at Summer Games Fest
>Announcing WOLFHOUND, the next adventure from Bit Kid! Infiltrate a mysterious Axis base in the Bermuda Triangle as one-man army Capt. Chuck “WOLFHOUND” Rossetti. Explore the deadly island and uncover the Nazi's twisted scientific pursuits while wreaking havoc on their forces and horrific creations in this sci-fi WWII Metroidvania!
I loved the demo for this game and while there aren't many reviews out, the ones that are are really positive.
Nine Sols 九日, a Taopunk Sekiro inspired Metroidvania, is out now on PC and Mac
>Nine Sols is a lore rich, hand-drawn 2D action-platformer featuring Sekiro-inspired deflection focused combat. Embark on a journey of eastern fantasy, explore the land once home to an ancient alien race, and follow a vengeful hero’s quest to slay the 9 Sols, formidable rulers of this forsaken realm.
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Anyone have any ideas as to why it might not be generating thumbnail previews when creating a post? I checked and Kickstarter and Youtube are doing OpenGraph correctly, so there seems to be something else going on.
Lone Fungus 2, the sequel to the popular 16-bit-styled Mushroomvania, has just Kick-Started
Aiming for an Oct. '24 release
>Lone Fungus 2 is a classic feeling action-adventure with a charming 16-bit aesthetic, featuring non-linear world design, set in an interesting world with it's own mushroom lore. First and foremost a Metroidvania game with a lot of 'vania' in it, whip foes, gain new powers and explore a world full of treasures and secrets!
Venture to the Vile, a Lovecraft-ian metroidvania, is out today on PC
>The Vile is taking over, transforming everything it touches into something ghastly and unrecognizable…
>Delve into a playfully-sinister, mysterious and interactive world that evolves based on time of day or weather condition. Immerse yourself in deep narrative quests while searching for your missing best friend,Ella, and meeting a peculiar cast of characters along the way.
>Gain new abilities to battle vicious enemies and transform more and more into the monster you’re fighting against as the Vile becomes all consuming.
>As you uncover the truth about the Vile and the future becomes uncertain, you’ll have to decide-- should you embrace the next step in evolution or eradicate it?
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Plus Ultra: Legado, a metroidvania set in the 16th century during the inception of Mexico, announces a 2025 release and a Kickstarter beginning tomorrow
>Engage with the 2D platforming, exploration, intricate labyrinthine maps, thrilling boss battles, and new abilities to unlock previously inaccessible areas. Plus Ultra: Legado is set to release in 2025 for Nintendo Switch and PC with a Kickstarter campaign launching on May 16. A 2D adventure, featuring vivid ligne-claire comic visuals, epic music and seamless gameplay... A comicvania!
Animal Well, a puzzle-based metroidvania from Dunkey's BIGMODE, is out now on PC, PS5, and Nintendo Switch and currently 91% on Metacritic
If you're looking for combat, it doesn't sound like this is your jam. But if you liked Fez and Tunic, sounds like this fits. Those are two of my all time favs, so I'm clearing my day…
>Explore a surreal, interconnected, labyrinth, and unravel its many secrets. Collect items, solve puzzles, and try to survive what lurks in the dark. There is more than what you see.
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Tales of Kenzera: ZAU, a metroidvania about grief inspired by Bantu African cultures, is out now on all major platforms
While a little linear so far, I'm really enjoying it. Crazy that it's from "the Sea Snake" in GoT: House of Dragons.
>It's time to wield the dance of the shaman and reclaim your father’s spirit.
>Crafted by Surgent Studios, the entertainment studio founded by actor Abubakar Salim (Assassin's Creed: Origins, Raised by Wolves) and published by EA Originals, Tales of Kenzera™: ZAU is a metroidvania-style adventure and a thrilling emotional journey inspired by the rich myths of Bantu cultures.
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You just described what I’m going through 100%.
I’m down! As long as they work their way to “E.T. Rising”
I didn't get to posting about it, but I saw last week the announcement about "Beyond the Ice Palace 2", which is the metroidvania sequel to a 1988 Amiga game. Bizarre that now is the time to cash in on the social capital these two games have built up over the years 🤷🏼
Yars Rising, the reboot from Atari's 1982 Yars Revenge, is announced as a metroidvania reboot from the developer of the Shantae series
>Hack your destiny. Atari and WayForward are proud to unveil a brand new metroidvania in the Yars universe. Play as young hacker, Emi Kimura, as she explores the mysterious mega corporation, QoTech. Yars Rising is coming soon!
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Gestalt: Steam & Cinder, a pixel-art steampunk metroidvania, announced a May 21st release date on PC and Switch
>Inspired by 16 and 32-bit classics, Gestalt: Steam & Cinder fuses tight 2D platforming and exhilarating combat with an engrossing, twist-laden narrative in a stunningly handcrafted steampunk world.
Turbo Kid, a BMX metroidvania based on the 2015 movie, is out today on PC
I liked the demo. Going to give it a go once I'm done with Biomorph.
>Hop on your trusty BMX and get ready to survive the dangerous wasteland in this release date trailer for Turbo Kid, an upcoming Metroidvania game based on the movie. The latest trailer for Turbo Kid showcases various locations you'll explore, bloody combat action, and more!
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I bought it after the positive reviews and have only been able to get to the city after the prologue, so you’re already farther than myself. But part of why I put it down was because it felt too soon to introduce this reprieve from the Metroidvania gameplay loop.
I have every faith that it’ll “get to the good stuff”, but I did have a similar feeling to you. I’m going to give it another hour in a bit.
Biomorph, a shapeshifting metroidvania, is out now on PC and is getting great reviews
Out on other platforms later this year >BIOMORPH is a dark metroidvania game where you become the creatures that you kill! Solve ingenious puzzles and navigate a stunning hand-drawn world. Meet quirky characters, rebuild a city, and uncover the secrets of a sprawling, fallen civilization… and of your own mysterious origins.
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There's a demo on Steam
I love it. Funniest play I’ve seen in a long time.
Maybe it would've been better if he had made the shot, but give them something to laugh about, some excitement.
I haven't played it, but I hear really good things about this retro-3D metroidvania called Pseudoregalia
They slipped the release date to April 5, 2024
I don't know if you played Laika: Aged Though Blood, but I'm curious out the biking mechanic compares. (Also had a killer sound-track, albeit a very different tone/style)
Just saw it in the update. Thank you!!
I don’t know, but I have a feeling it doesn’t. He just pushed a blog post on it and I’m reading it now
They have private/internal APIs that they get grumpy at you for using because you can circumvent ads. The goal with this app was to not make Google grumpy.
EDIT: got to the answer - no.
Does it block ads? It doesn’t, I don’t think Google would like that, but if you have YouTube Premium you won’t see ads, just like the website. Honestly, YouTube Premium is like one of the most essential subscriptions for me, it’s so handy to never worry about ads and it’s pretty cool in that it also supports the creators substantially more than if you watched ads. So I dunno, if you can afford an expensive Apple Vision Pro, I’d really consider treating yourself to YouTube Premium!
I don't know how to write this that doesn't come off as defensive, but… Yes, the guy who's dying to create a community on here around Metroidvanias and is the only person to make posts in c/metroidvania for 55 posts is a corporate shill for Ubisoft.
I didn’t know about the challenges with the Eastside extension, but I’m glad they’re partially opening. I can’t believe they still don’t have NFC tapping with phones. I know bureaucracy is tough, but they misjudged the demand and their priorities.
Could you share more details on the “better video handling” so I know what to test for? Is it specific platforms were added to auto play? Or is it reducing bugs when playing? Etc.
I’m excited to test it out. Thanks!