Editor's note: Wow. Did Super Metroid really come out 16 years ago? Jeremy celebrates the anniversary of its 1994 release by discussing how Super Metroid built the foundation for a new genre of game. ...

Metroidvanias are one of gaming’s most beloved subgenres, blending exploration and platforming into sprawling, interconnected worlds that reward both curiosity and skill. Much like the rise of ...

No matter what style of Metroidvania you prefer, this upcoming group of Metroidvanias already deserves your attention in 2026 ...

The Metroidvania genre — known for crossing elements of Super Metroid and Castlevania: Symphony of the Night — has seen a boon among indie developers in recent years. It’s a testament to how ...

Jason learned to read playing Pokemon Crystal on the Game Boy Color, and hasn't looked back. He received a Journalism degree at California State University, Fullerton while working on news coverage ...

Some games hold your hand and take you through their worlds. But Metroidvania games don’t. It drops you into a maze, gives you almost nothing, and quietly expects you to figure it out. That feeling of ...

With the community having already digested the alleged Switch 2 leak, we weigh up the pros and cons of updating two of the greatest video games of all time.

Marcus Estrada is a Contributor from USA writing for the Digital Publication Hardcore Gamer. His favorite genres include horror, visual novel, rhythm and platformer. If you love games where you get to ...

Callum is a seasoned gaming managing editor for a number of publications and a gamer who will always try to shine a spotlight on indie games before giving AAA titles the time of day. He loves nothing ...

Starting today, June 15, and lasting until next week on June 22, the Epic Games Store has made Guacamelee! and Guacamelee! 2 entirely free. First released back in 2013, the original Guacamelee! was ...