Metroidvanias can be a little tricky to define at times.
The best Metroidvania games
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Super Turbo Championship Edition
Guacameleeis an absolute riot of a Metroidvania.
You also transform into a rooster at one point, which is just delightful in and of itself.
Owlboy
After so, so many years of delays,Owlboyfinally appeared and did something very important: belovely.
It’s funny, smart, sad and novel, and all of these aspects are infused with loveliness.
That may sound twee, and perhaps it is, but it’s a special treat in gaming land.
Also, good lord it packs an emotional punch.
Oddly enough, you don’t need a background in Dark Souls to get the most out of it.
Forget the comparisons, and just enjoy this rather splendid 2D brawler.
There are some notable rewards for exploration and experimentation.
It also looks absolutely stunning, making for an unforgettable trip through its enormous industrial castle.
Did I also mention the coat that lets you teleport through walls?
Castlevania: Lords Of Shadow - Mirror Of Fate HD
What’s this?
An honest to goodness Castlevania game on this list?
Wonders will never cease.
And man alive does this castle go places with its interior decorating.
It sounds grim, and a lot of the time it is.
The first one still has the edge in our eyes, but both are must-play essentials for Soulsian Metroid-likers.
Many a menacing bug will cross your path, but you’ll reap ample rewards for vanquishing them.
It’s a stunning game considering the size of the development team, and absolutely essential for Metroidvania fans.
