No deserted island full of all the games and consoles imaginable would be complete without a few good, old-fashioned 2D platformers. Games in this staple genre combine action, adventure, and story without the need for complex battle mechanics, infinite skill trees, and inventory management. (Well…mostly.) These games are all about getting from point A to…
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[REVISITED] Top 5: Metroidvania Games that I’ve Not Played but Should
At the start of each year, I have a tradition of going through my backlog and picking one or two games from it that I’d like to knock out before that particular year is over. In doing so this year and stumbling across Axiom Verge and Hollow Knight, both of which have been patiently waiting…
Top 5: Metroidvania Games that I’ve Not Played but Should
Having recently immersed myself in Ori and the Blind Forest, it’s reminded me of how much I enjoy (and occasionally despise but still enjoy) metroidvania games. Of late, it’s been hard for me to turn away from action/shooter madness and open world adventures, but games of Metroid and Castlevania once ruled the roost. Various titles…
VIRTUAL BASTION 