As Metroidvanias evolved in the 21st century, it became clear that one of the genre's strengths was its flexibility.

The first game, released in 1986, popularized the idea of backtracking in an interconnected map. Of course ... But to make things interesting, Metroid Dread decided to upgrade your normal missiles ...

Gen Urobuchi's pandemic passion project asks us what really matters in the long run.

While everyone with a Switch has probably played The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Super Mario Odyssey, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, and, of course, Animal Crossing: New Horizons, there are ...

Hollow Knight provided one of my favorite maps in the genre, while Metroid Dread left me feeling cold by somehow managing to be both handholdy and obtuse. But what I saw of Possessor(s)' world has ...

Nintendo recently held another Nintendo Direct that announced several titles coming to the Nintendo Switch 2. One of the titles announced was that of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond. This sequel to the ...

Alongside making short work of those pesky beasties, her mind-meld abilities let her interact with the world ... Super Metroid (SNES), Metroid Prime (GameCube), and Metroid Dread (Switch) set ...

filling the gap with Metroid Dread in 2021 and a remaster of the first Metroid Prime game in 2023. 2024 also saw a trailer for Metroid Prime 4 released, but it was light on details at the time.

While that has slowly but surely come together, there’s been the popular launch of Metroid Dread in 2022, as well as Metroid Prime Remastered in early 2023. Both wetted the appetite for more ...

The long-awaited Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is coming soon to Nintendo Switch 2 and we’ve already played it and experienced its impressive new control options. As predicted, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond ...