10 Metroidvanias To Play While Waiting For Hollow Knight: Silksong

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The highly anticipated does not have an official release date, although many expect it to be coming this year, yet there are still many entertaining Metroidvania games that can be enjoyed right now. The successful indie masterpiece,, first debuted in 2017 with its sequel,, announced in 2019. Many years have passed and the hype for the game is growing now that its actual launch is inching ever nearer.

Calling a game a Metroidvania means that it is part of a sub-genre that uses game mechanics that were first seen in and games. Metroidvanias typically feature large worlds that are interconnected with platforms, doors, and subsections that a player can traverse in a side-scrolling fashion, such as in. This sub-genre of games has exploded in popularity in recent years and there are many for gamers to try while waiting for 's release.

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In players take control of Nin, an imp who was made from the final spark of the Sun. Nin sets out on an adventure to defeat the evil that is plaguing the world and restore the Sun's power before it's too late. The game uses a Peruvian style for its artwork and draws inspiration from Incan mythology. Although it is a shorter game at around five to ten hours, its story and gameplay are engaging.

For a charming and cheerful Metroidvania, is a great distraction from the real world. The main character in, Iko, wants to be a true warrior and reunite the fractured, floating islands in this humorous game of combat and exploration. It was created by a solo developer, Kyle Thompson who also created another more pacifist-friendly Metroidvania, ​​​​​​, that focused on capturing rather than killing. is full of quirky characters,