Fearmonium
4 out of 5. Fearmonium provides some standard Metroidvania gameplay making it hard for it to stand out on those elements alone, but the story and theming make it wholly worth your time.
Top 10 Starter Metroidvania Games – the r/Metroidvania Official List
In collaboration with the r/metroidvania modding team we put together a top 10 Metroidvania list based on community vote!
Destroy Space Aliens
4 out of 5. An absolute gem hidden within itself. If you can get past the brick wall learning curve, you’re in for something truly special, paying homage to the bests of the genre.
Monthly Progress Update: June 2021
A listing of what we plan on reviewing and streaming this upcoming month of June!
Lost to Time
3.5 out of 5. Initial impressions will likely suggest that Lost to Time is a broken mess, but if you approach it with an open mind and a lot of patience it can be a true work of art.
Simona’s Requiem
3.5 out of 5. One of the most honestly advertised games on Steam, if you go into Simona’s Requiem with the right expectations you’ll surely come out of it with warm feelings that are hard to duplicate
Paradox Vector
2.5 out of 5. The impossible hallways and mind trickery can be brilliant at times, however it’s not really a Metroidvania, and the lackluster gunplay and unfair feeling monster encounters bog it down.
Myastere -Ruins of Deazniff-
2 out of 5. The physics are wonky, the exploration is poorly directed, and the combat is generally frustrating or boring. The localization is funny, but that’s not enough to recommend on its own.
SJ-19 Learns To Love!
4 out of 5. An extremely cute story about a robot finding emotion. Even if you don’t dive deep into its narrative, it’s a great couple of hours of Mini-Metroidvania fun.
Sal’s Sublime Sundae
3.5 out of 5. A relaxing half-hour Metroidvania that still manages to show off a few gimmicks unique to its experience. Totally worth your time especially since it doesn’t take much of it.
Monthly Progress Update: May 2021
A listing of what we plan on reviewing and streaming this upcoming month of May!
Metroidvania News – April 28 2021
Three new games released this week! SJ-19 Learns to Love, Trash Quest, and Simona’s Requiem
RetrogueVania Tuesday – Myastere: Ruins of Deazniff Review
This week on RetrogueVania Tuesday, Retrogue gives their thoughts on Myastere Ruins of Deazniff!
8Doors: Arum’s Afterlife Adventure
3.5 out of 5. While the combat is a bit disappointing, if you were interested in this game for its advertised afterlife adventure and the atmosphere, there’s a lot to fall in love with here.
Metroidvania News – April 21st 2021
3 new releases, 8 new steam pages, 1 new Kickstarter,, and an update for Monster Sanctuary
RetrogueVania Tuesday – Narita Boy Review
This week on RetrogueVania Tuesday, Retrogue gives their thoughts on Narita Boy!
Lyle in Cube Sector
4 out of 5. Its unforgiving lack of checkpoints and weird block throwing mechanics may make learning this game a chore for some, but it is fair and satisfying to complete, with some spectacular level design
RetrogueVania Tuesday – Kunai Review + Impressions
This week on RetrogueVania Tuesday, Retrogue gives their thoughts on Kunai!
Endless Memories
2 out of 5. The randomness of its loot system clashes with the extreme scope of its level design, resulting in quantity over quality that makes it harder to recommend over so many other options.
Metroidvania News – April 7 2021
Narita Boy and 8Doors Released! Kickstarter Pages for Lone Fungus and Blu!
RetrogueVania Tuesday – BatBarian Dual Video Review
This week on RetrogueVania Tuesday, the team gives their thoughts on BatBarian: Testament of the Primordials!
Record of Lodoss War-Deedlit in Wonder Labyrinth-
3.5 out of 5. Deedlit in Wonder Labyrinth lacks the same charm found in other Team Ladybug games, and isn’t as “Metroidvania” as we’d like, but there’s still fast-paced action fun to be had with it.
Monthly Progress Update: April 2021
A listing of what we plan on reviewing and streaming this upcoming month of April!
RetrogueVania Tuesday – Unspeakable Pixels Developer Interview
This week on RetrogueVania Tuesday, the team interviews Unspeakable Pixels, the developers behind BatBarian!
Knytt Underground
4 out of 5. Knytt Underground’s gameplay elements are great, but there’s just so much of it that it can get tedious, which is where its immersive atmosphere and narrative become really important.
Hero Core
4 out of 5. Hero Core is a wholly fresh take on Metroidvania tropes that has possibly even started its own subgenre. Being free there’s absolutely no reason not to try it out.
Metroidvania News – Mar 17 2021
Little Nemo Kickstarter, Partless Ron and Thrilling Triple Threat released, and new steam pages for Dewdrop Dynasty, Frauki’s Adventure, Hippoxxxus, and Imp of the Sun
RetrogueVania Tuesday – Cathedral Dual Review
This week RetrogueVania shares their thoughts on Cathedral!