Grim Guardians: Demon Purge is the latest 2D Metroidvania-esque game from Inti Creates. It's a Gal Gun spin-off where Pheromone Power is traded in favour of demon-hunting submachine guns, shikis, and blades. You play as sisters Shinobu (submachine gun user) and Maya (melee and shiki user) as they tag-team their way

It's the dawn of the new year, and with it comes a bunch of new games and titles for 2023. After seeing a ton of video game announcements for 2023, players are spoilt for choice. Truthfully, so are we; we have action RPGs, sandbox titles, Soulslike clones, and indies galore to chose from. It's hard to narrow it down

For the rest of the list, head here. For #19, head here. #18. SOULDIERS (PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X | S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC) Being just released this June 2022, Souldiers, a 2D Metroidvania with elements of Dark Souls done right, beating its contemporaries in many aspects; gorgeous gra

This week until 27 February, you'll get to check out a bunch of PC indie game demos on Steam. About 600 of them, in fact. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ocPFE4GQkvQ Valve's big showcase of games will be going on in a few days, but with so little time, it's hard to pick the best games to play through. Luckily, we

For more games of 2020, head here. #6: Ori and the Will of the Wisps https://youtu.be/iCm6FNDM-VY What makes a great follow-up to a cherished indie Metroidvania title? Simple: just make it bigger and better. Ori and the Will of the Wisps does exactly that: more options for combat and movement for little ol' Ori

This guide is still under development... Ori and the Will of the Wisp (or Ori 2) is a marvel to look at in action. And it's a joy to control and play according to our resident 2D Metroidvania guy Mr Toffee. However, the kid's gloves come off after the two-hour mark once you get your Bash skill. Fortunately, we have s

Itching for a 2D Metroidvania platformer with lush whimsical graphics and a stellar soundtrack? Then you should check out Ori and the Blind Forest, available now for Xbox One and PC. And then look forward to the sequel. Ori and the Will of the Wisps has recently gone gold according to developer Moon Studios' tweet, me

All I can say about 2018 is that if it were not for this gig, the games, The Last King podcast side gig thing, and that pretty awesome Spider-Man movie, I would have deemed it the worst year of my God-given existence. But you're here for video game talk, so I'll spare you all the grisly details. I'll say this: when

Platform(s): PC, Xbox Series, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch Genre: Metroidvania, DLC, 2D, Platforming, Action Earlier this year, Metroidvania fans and action game aficionados were blessed with a new Prince of Persia game. It's 2D, it has great aesthetics, it has a ton of puzzles and fighting, and most importantly,

From the sun-kissed beaches to the rugged Outback, Australia has been the birthplace of some of the most awesome and innovative video games in the industry. Join us as we explore the best video games to emerge from the land down under, showcasing the unique creativity and talent of Australian game developers. In thi

Platform(s): PCGenre: Metroidvania, Search Action, Platformer Metroidvania or Search Action is a popular genre these days, especially amongst indie developers. The best of them are usually attributed to their smooth and precise controls, as well as polished and challenging gameplay. Unfortunately, Marko Beyond Br

Platform(s): PC (version reviewed), Nintendo Switch, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series, Xbox One Genre: 2D Search Action, Metroidvania, Run-and-Gun, Retro There are many ways to remake an 80s classic title: either make a graphically-superior version coating its old gameplay while adding in new mechanics and current-gen control

Did you know that since its release 7 years ago, the Nintendo Switch has become home to over 11,000 games? With a growing fanbase, the Switch has sold a whopping 143.42 million units as of June 2024, making it Nintendo’s best-selling home console. Developers have created some truly amazing games for the platform,

Thailand has a strong presence in the video game industry, being the second-largest gaming market in Southeast Asia with revenues of $1.8 billion in 2022, following Indonesia. The passion and creativity of Thai developers are evident in the games they create, whether it's providing players with the experience of piloti

The Philippines is famous for its vast woodlands, stunning shorelines, charming landscapes, and cultural and historical landmarks, given that the nation comprises approximately 7,000 isles. But did you know that the country is also making waves in the video game industry? It offers a variety of games ranging from slice

Platform(s): PC (version reviewed), PS4, PS5, Xbox Series, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch Genre: 2D action platformer, kitty game If anyone is wondering if there will be a game that puts you in an animal role using Ukiyo-e black outline-focused artwork, you don't need to bring up Okami that much anymore. You can refer t

Platform(s): PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5 Genre: Metroidvania, Search Action, retro If this new Metroidvania is any indication of the future of video game publishing, bring in more legacy YouTubers taking big chances then! From Bigmode Games (the small-time game publishing company of Jason "videogamedunkey

Evil Empire, the developers behind the critically-acclaimed roguelike 2D action title Dead Cells, are hard at work on a new Ubisoft game. According to sources at Insider Gaming, the developer and Ubisoft are going to release the next Prince of Persia game later this year on Steam. The game is called The Rogue Prince

The BINUS Game Development Club (BGDC) is a student organization at BINUS University in Indonesia that provides learning and activities for local students to develop games. Their main goal is to produce quality game developers by providing teaching, mentoring, and publishing their games while upholding family values

2D grapple-hook-focused Metroidvania Rusted Moss, which came out for PC last year, will be out for consoles and Nintendo Switch this June 2024 according to publisher Playism and developer trio faxdoc, happysquared, and sunnydazed. In Rusted Moss, players embark on a perilous journey across desolate landscapes, w