Metroidvania
Hornet in Hollow Knight and Silksong: Who She Is and Why She Leads the Series
Hornet debuted as a boss in Hollow Knight (2017) and became the playable lead of Silksong (2025). Here's who she is and where the series stands in 2026.
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Review - Evil Empire's Dead Cells Pedigree Delivers a Near-Perfect Metroidvania, With a Few Cracks in the Whip
For twelve years, Castlevania sat silent. The series that helped define the Metroidvania had not produced a new mainline entry since Lords of Shadow 2 in 2014, and its legacy had been carried forward...
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Is Free on Switch This Week - Here's What You Need to Know
One of 2024's most celebrated games is available to play in its entirety, at no cost, for roughly the next seven days. There is a catch, and it is worth stating plainly before anything else: this...
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse Hands-On Preview - The Beloved Franchise Returns After 12 Years With a Metroidvania Masterpiece
After 12 years without a mainline Castlevania title, and 18 since a proper 2D entry, the franchise's return was always going to be momentous. But the first hands-on previews for Castlevania:...
City of None: The Next Metroidvania From a Celeste Co-Creator Arrives in 2027
A spirit inhabits a wooden body, parrying a sword thrust by landing on the blade. This is the world of City of None —the next Metroidvania from Celeste co-creator Noel Berry, arriving in 2027 on...
Doomblade is Free on Epic: Why This Metroidvania Deserves a Spot in Your Library
Every Thursday, the Epic Games Store refreshes its free game offerings, and while the promise of AAA blockbusters often steals the headlines, this week's lineup proves that smaller titles can deliver...
Castlevania's Resurgence: How Belmont's Curse Signals a New Era for Konami's Iconic Franchise
The decade-long silence from Dracula's castle was shattered by a single, electrifying reveal: Castlevania: Belmont's Curse . Yet, Konami’s accompanying statement carried even greater weight, framing...