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Tombwater, a horror-western metroidvania, is out now on PC in c/metroidvanias
[–] chrisbrummel 2 points 17 hours ago

I’d add that some people delineate between the two with the idea that Zelda-likes have dungeons and metroidvanias don’t.

Little Nemo and the Guardians of Slumberland, a metroidvania based on the comics of Winsor McCay, is out now on PC (Switch release soon) in c/metroidvanias
[–] chrisbrummel 1 points 20 hours ago

What's wild is that this is only the first metroidvania Little Nemo game that's been in the works: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2229030/Little_Nemo_and_the_Nightmare_Fiends/

A Communal History of Metroidvania Video Games — Lost In Cult in c/metroidvanias
[–] chrisbrummel 2 points 20 hours ago

Absolutely. Thanks for the feedback. No idea if I’m posting into a void

Tombwater, a horror-western metroidvania, is out now on PC in c/metroidvanias
[–] chrisbrummel 4 points 20 hours ago (3 children)

The devs label it as a metroidvania, and a lot of reviews mention it as a Zelda-like, but people who’ve played it say it straddles an already thin line between the genres.

GRIME II, the followup to the popular Lovecraftian metroidvania, is out now on PC, Playstation, and Xbox to positive reviews in c/metroidvanias
[–] chrisbrummel 2 points 20 hours ago (1 children)

Same with me on Grime 1.

In my opinion, avoid “MÍO: Memories in Orbit” if you’re not a fan of platforming. I had to avoid some pretty big areas of that game for how seriously hard some of the platforming challenges were.

GRIME II, the followup to the popular Lovecraftian metroidvania, is out now on PC, Playstation, and Xbox to positive reviews in c/metroidvanias
[–] chrisbrummel 1 points 20 hours ago (1 children)

The first Grime was 2021, so 3 years prior to PoP. But playing both, they play very differently and didn’t feel visually similar. I can see what you’re saying in the lighting and shaders.

There are demos for both Grime games, so it could be a good way to get a feel for them

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Tombwater, a horror-western metroidvania, is out now on PC (assets.ign.com)
submitted 20 hours ago by chrisbrummel to c/metroidvanias
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Reviews are surprisingly good. I didn't find one below an 8.5

A Souls-Like Western full of Eldritch horrors. Explore the accursed Wild West town of Tombwater and lay bare the darkness that lies beneath. Survive blood-spilling combat in this gruesome 2D action-RPG that may just drive you to madness.

🎮 Steam ✅

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Little Nemo and the Guardians of Slumberland, a metroidvania based on the comics of Winsor McCay, is out now on PC (Switch release soon) (assets.ign.com)
submitted 21 hours ago by chrisbrummel to c/metroidvanias
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Can't find any reviews of it yet 🤷🏼

Explore a dream world as the iconic Little Nemo, armed with toys, candy, and stuffed animals in this cute & colorful Metroidvania adventure. Experience NES-era platformer gameplay in a vast, non-linear world that has been hand-animated frame-by-frame, as you unlock new abilities to progress.

🎮 Steam

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GRIME II, the followup to the popular Lovecraftian metroidvania, is out now on PC, Playstation, and Xbox to positive reviews (assets.ign.com)
submitted 21 hours ago by chrisbrummel to c/metroidvanias
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Reviews make it sound like it's just a more polished version of the original, which was already beloved.

Become the stealer of forms in GRIME II, a surreal action-adventure metroidvania. Launch tendrils made of hands to absorb foes and summon molds in their shape, as you explore a bizarre lived-in-world obsessed with art.

✅

🎮

A Communal History of Metroidvania Video Games — Lost In Cult in c/metroidvanias
[–] chrisbrummel 3 points 4 days ago (2 children)

Thanks for posting!

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Barbarian Saga: The Beastmaster, a medieval fantasy metroidvania where you summon the powers of animals, is announced for a fall '26 release on all major platforms (assets.ign.com)
 

If there is no "Kodo" and "Podo", we all should riot (this is a reference for anyone close to 50)

A classic hand-drawn 2D Metroidvania action game, it's time for revenge! Use your Beastmaster skills to unleash your inner beast, fight with your heart-devouring sword and end the threat to Arborea, you decide the ending.

🌐 Steam

25th Ave near U Village, 2011 vs. 2025 in c/seattle@lemmy.world
[–] chrisbrummel 3 points 2 weeks ago

And most of it was within a year or two. All happened at the same time around 2020. Real fast

Kloa - Child of the Forest, an action adventure metroidvania inspired by Studio Ghibli, is announced to be released on all major platforms in c/metroidvanias
[–] chrisbrummel 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Because it’s not a side-scroller?

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LOP: Whitefall, a 2D destruction-based action metroidvania, is announced for future release on PC (assets.ign.com)
 

A 2D action game redefined through Extreme Destruction. Every impact is physical. Enemies aren’t health bars—destroy them outright, or dismantle them until they can’t fight back. You’ll explore a world fallen silent, navigating its weathered ruins sealed in ice to uncover the secrets it buried.

🌐 Website, Steam

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Kloa - Child of the Forest, an action adventure metroidvania inspired by Studio Ghibli, is announced to be released on all major platforms (assets.ign.com)
 

They've recently released a demo on Steam

Consumed by a mysterious curse, restore a once lush forest and its inhabitants to their natural state in this action adventure tale. Experience fast-paced combat, puzzles, and the beauty of nature captured in handcrafted pixel art.

🌐 Steam, Kickstarter

[Highlight] Naz Reid shows off the handles on back-to-back possessions to get two tough buckets for the Timberwolves. in c/nba@lemmy.world
[–] chrisbrummel 2 points 1 month ago

Thanks for posting an MP4! I’d love to see more NBA highlights as MP4s and WEBM files as they auto play on Lenny

GRIME II, the followup to the popular Lovecraftian metroidvania, has announced a March 31 release date for PC. in c/metroidvanias
[–] chrisbrummel 2 points 1 month ago

Same. I respected it, but didn’t get past something like the 4th boss and never came back. But people love that game

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GRIME II, the followup to the popular Lovecraftian metroidvania, has announced a March 31 release date for PC. (assets.ign.com)
 

I'm betting this comes to all major platforms as the first game was, but only a PC release is currently confirmed.

Become the stealer of forms in GRIME II, a surreal action-adventure metroidvania. Launch tendrils made of hands to absorb foes and summon molds in their shape, as you explore a bizarre lived-in-world obsessed with art.

🎮 Steam

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Fallen Tear: The Ascension, a beautifully animated metroidvania from a dev team based in the Philippines, has announced a March 17 release for Steam Early Access (assets.ign.com)
 

Full release planned on all major platforms

A story-driven Metroidvania where the allies you choose to bond with change how you fight and explore. Journey through the high-fantasy world of Raoah, uncover lost civilizations, and forge bonds that shape your path through a land on the brink of collapse.

🎮 Steam 🌐 Website

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Little Nemo and the Guardians of Slumberland, a metroidvania based on the comics of Winsor McCay, announces a March 31 release date for PC. (assets.ign.com)
 

I heard that some people liked the demo

Explore a dream world as the iconic Little Nemo, armed with toys, candy, and stuffed animals in this cute & colorful Metroidvania adventure. Experience NES-era platformer gameplay in a vast, non-linear world that has been hand-animated frame-by-frame, as you unlock new abilities to progress.

🎮 Steam

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Forgotlings, a hack-n-slash metroidvania from the makers of Forgotton Anne, is out now on PC (assets.ign.com)
 

Seems like it's a shadow-drop. I can't find any reviews, but their previous game got rave reviews and this takes place in the same universe.

Forgotlings is a cinematic action-adventure set in a magical realm inhabited by sentient forgotten objects. Unite five tribes through diplomacy—or your sword—in a hand-drawn journey with tough choices, an inspired soundtrack, and full voice acting.

🎮 Steam

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Solateria, a parry-focused metroidvania, is announced for a March 12 release date (assets.ign.com)
 

Solateria is a hand-drawn action Metroidvania with parry-focused combat. A small fire warrior journeys to find the Primordial Flame, the world’s last hope against the Shadow Plague. Defeat foes with stylish parries and explore mysterious realms to uncover the world’s secrets.

🎮 Steam

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Incredibug, a 3D metroidvania about a potato-bug, is announced for PC (packaged-media.redd.it)
 

Become the Incredibug: Control a cute pill bug, unite your fellow critters and rise up against a menacing smart home system in this physics-based platformer with metroidvania elements. Play together with a friend as Lumi the firefly in single-screen couch-coop.

🎮 Steam

Mamdani's Official Swearing In Will Be At Abandoned Original City Hall Subway Station in c/news@lemmy.world
[–] chrisbrummel 33 points 3 months ago (10 children)

They 100% should play Jackie Wilson’s “Your Love Keeps Lifting Me Higher” at the event as a nod.

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