Best Of
The Metroidvania genre was conceived from the foundations of traditional Castlevania and Metroid games.
Still, the category has managed to secure a place of its own in the gaming industry.
These games are all about determination, as they often challenge players to tackle various obstacles despite their complexity.
So what are the most suitable titles for you?
We have a list of the best Metroidvania recommendations for you to check out.
Here are the five best Metroidvania games on Xbox Series X/S.
You play Miriam, an orphaned girl who suffers a curse that is slowly crystalizing in her body.
so you can save herself and others, she must track down the evil alchemist responsible for this destruction.
Explore the gothic series of rooms, taking down demonic creatures and fierce bosses.
The game features satisfying gameplay with great combat mechanics that involve melee attacks and magic strikes.
The game follows non-linear gameplay, which allows you to freely snag the path you want to take.
Don’t let all the fun scenes distract you from the epic boss battles that you will encounter.
The events of the game carry on from its predecessor,SteamWorld Dig.
Blasphemous
Dive into an unnerving yet fascinating adventure inBlasphemous.
A game featuring intriguing elements of the old European Catholic trends that add more chill to its environment.
You are required to slaughter any enemies on your path in what can be considered a journey to attornment.
The game provides a great combat experience that includes a series of close-range melee attacks and long-distance spell casting.
Hollow Knight
Team Cherry’sHollow Knightfeatures plenty ofDark Soulselements.
However, its gorgeous animated design outweighs the scary aspect of the game.
This 2D Metroidvania takes you through an underground kingdom dubbed Hallownest.
You take the role of a tiny insect knight that wields a rather unusual nail as his main weapon.
This is a punch in of sword that works both in combat and in traversing the subterranean environment.
Hollow Knightfeatures an intense combat system with up to 30 bosses scattered across Hallownest and an additional 130 enemies.
The character progression in the game also allows you to hone your skills to face tougher opponents.
Evans I. Karanja is a freelance writer who loves to write about anything technology.
When not writing, he can be found playing video games or watching F1.
