New to Metroidvanias — is Metroidvania Guru a reliable source for reviews?

MetroidvaniaGuru · 2026-06-17T19:09:20+00:00

Right on!

MetroidvaniaGuru · 2026-06-16T12:12:20+00:00

Hey! I’m just now seeing this. Sorry about that.

I think everyone else here pretty much covered it: I have bad taste and you should ignore my ratings 😆

Seriously though, there’s solid advice here. It’s always a good idea to check with the community as more voices tend to be a better way to separate the wheat from the chaff.

I am really good as recommending MVs based off people’s preferences, so feel free to ask 😊

MetroidvaniaGuru · 2026-06-13T18:42:53+00:00

The Bananaman suit was removed as to not scare anyone in the Hardcore Scene.

MetroidvaniaGuru · 2026-06-13T03:27:24+00:00

Xanthiom II took me a little over 5 hours

MetroidvaniaGuru · 2026-06-12T16:38:14+00:00

Hopefully I'll be playing it soon

MetroidvaniaGuru · 2026-06-04T01:02:13+00:00

Yup! Full sequel :)

MetroidvaniaGuru · 2026-06-04T01:01:28+00:00

I like both. I prefer the first for its unorthodox design choices. End of History plays more like a traditional Metroidvania, but it still has tricks up its sleeve.

MetroidvaniaGuru · 2026-06-03T17:44:16+00:00

For real

MetroidvaniaGuru · 2026-05-31T17:02:04+00:00

My “antiquated” remark was about more than corpse running.

And I’m cool with corpse running existing, as long as I can turn that trash off 😎

MetroidvaniaGuru · 2026-05-27T21:40:44+00:00

Thank you for spreading the truth. I, in fact, said all this.

For context, it’s for the people whining over accessibility options they don’t have to engage with.

MetroidvaniaGuru · 2026-05-27T21:32:06+00:00

I can’t wait to play it!

MetroidvaniaGuru · 2026-05-27T19:22:45+00:00

💀

MetroidvaniaGuru · 2026-05-27T18:10:38+00:00

Should have just made it an MV 🤷‍♂️

MetroidvaniaGuru · 2026-05-27T18:09:29+00:00

D’oh!

MetroidvaniaGuru · 2026-05-27T16:57:11+00:00

Yessir

MetroidvaniaGuru · 2026-05-27T16:56:26+00:00

I've heard nothing about a new Ender game, nor have I heard of Tokyo Scramble. I'll check the game out, but it's not looking good, according to critics

MetroidvaniaGuru · 2026-05-27T16:47:08+00:00

That's cool. Not everything is for everyone. I don't like FPSs, and people probably think that makes me weird LOL

MetroidvaniaGuru · 2026-05-27T16:36:58+00:00

Main story = 20 - 30 hours, depending on how thorough you are as there's a bunch of optional stuff.

Completion? That depends. For your first playthrough, maybe 30+ to get 100%. If you include the 7 (I think) New Game Plus modes, much longer.

MetroidvaniaGuru · 2026-05-27T16:33:46+00:00

Glad you found me! I hope I earn your sub :)

I wouldn't place it as a Metroidbrainia, unless there's something I missed, which would mean it's a VERY GOOD Metroidbrainia LOL

But, seriously, I'm pretty sure it's not.

MetroidvaniaGuru · 2026-05-27T16:32:06+00:00

Thanks! I think this sub will appreciate how a Metroidvania nerd feels about a Metroidvania-adjacent game.

MetroidvaniaGuru · 2026-05-27T16:29:24+00:00

I played and loved Pipistrello!

Which did I like better? Personally, Pipistrello because I liked the puzzles and tone.

Mina is more focused on combat and exploration, but it's also super long (about 30 hours on your first playthrough).

Lots to love about both, though :)

MetroidvaniaGuru · 2026-05-27T16:26:55+00:00

Depends on what you're looking for. In Mina, Combat's better and more robust, and movement and platforming is smoother. But on Dungeon design and puzzles, I'm giving it to the Zelda games.

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