chrisbrummel

Solid reivews…

Balance the weight of the GIGASWORD, battling between brain and brawn. Solve intricate puzzles, discover covert chambers, and slash through foes as Ezra fights to reach the top of the Nestrium and recover the God Crystal within. Can he restore the world's coherency before it's too late?

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• Steam
• Homepage

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• Metroidvania Guru
• But Why Tho?
• So Many Games
• Gamer Social Club

Mixed reviews, but I love what I see/hear about the story & art direction

Possessor(s) is a fast-paced action side scroller with combat inspired by platform fighters, a story told through dangerous characters, set in a deep interconnected world ready for exploration.

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• Steam
• Playstation

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• CGMagazine
• Game Informer
• Noisy Pixel
• PC Gamer
• Endless Mode
• Screen Rant

Experience the mysterious journey of a cat searching for the memories of her friend, an old lady who has lost them.

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• Kickstarter
• Steam
• Website

People speak pretty positively of the first one. Metroidvania Guru gave this a 9.5/10!

Embark on a heartfelt Mushroomvania adventure through a vast and dense interconnected world! It's like a mix of retro and modern classics!

🎮 Steam

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• The Escapist
• Metroidvania Guru

I can't find any reviews, but I know it's gotten good feedback from previous demo releases…

This is the story of Xandria, an iron alchemist. She seeks revenge regardless of the consequences. To achieve it, Xandria fights with a powerful whip and the power of chemical elements. Find out more about her in this modern metroidvania adventure.

🎮 Steam

Embark on a heartfelt Mushroomvania adventure through a vast and dense interconnected world! It's like a mix of retro and modern classics!

🌐 Steam

I could only find one review, as this game was shadow-dropped, but it's pretty positive. The Steam reviews look good, too.

A nostalgic metroidvania from the good old days back in 19XX. Take on the role of Sean, a young boy who ventures into the fictional city of Arostia to repay his father's debt. Rescue your 3 friends from imprisonment, defeat strong enemies, all while getting your debt paid in time!

✅ ThunderStash Gaming

🎮 Steam

Immerse yourself in a Mesoamerican Metroidvania adventure, featuring vivid ligne-claire comic visuals set in the 16th century. Explore the intersection of two worlds in this spellbinding tale based on historical background with rich lore, dynamic combat, and a captivating OST. That is, a comicvania.

I can't find any reviews, but I do know that it got a strong reception from the Steam Next demo they released.

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• Steam
• Nintendo Switch

Something’s rotten in New Dino City, and it’s up to you to solve the mystery in GNAW. In this metroidvania, explore a pre-apocalyptic saurian civilization hurtling toward self-annihilation. Meet strange characters, fight off twisted critters, and rescue your beloved city from extinction.

🎥 Youtube

🌐 Steam

I see touches of Limbo and Shadows of the Colossus

A vast ecosystem, crumbling ruins, towering creatures, a world in collapse—cut, connect, control, replicate, and blast your way through it in this Metroidvania, shaping it as you please.

🌐 Steam

Kotama&Academy Citadel is a 3D Metroidvania game. Players assume the role of an exchange student named Kotama as she explores through the mysterious Academy Citadel, aiming to become the esteemed [Carmel Star].

🌐 Steam

Possessor(s) is a fast-paced action side scroller with combat inspired by platform fighters, a story told through dangerous characters, set in a deep interconnected world ready for exploration.

🌐 Steam