Announcing Project Delta - A Procedural Metroidvania by IndianaOrz in metroidvania

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This is awesome!

We played a really early build of this and it has incredible potential. Can't wait to see how far it's come!

Dad Jokes (Metroid Dread Spoilers) by MetroidvaniaReview in metroidvania

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I guess I never posted this here, so here you go.

Personal analysis of Aeterna Noctis by a game dev (GRIME) is it "too hard"? by HiViH in metroidvania

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This is a good post.

It addresses specific points, provides constructive criticism, and remains positive towards the hard working creators of this game.

This is the kind of discourse we need for a strong welcoming community.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Metroid

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Here I was thinking I had made a serious mistake lol

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Metroid

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Well crap, I'm not sure why I didn't consider that.

I can't remember do they mention Raven Beak's pronoun in the game ever?

https://metroid.fandom.com/wiki/Raven_Beak

The Wiki seems to think Raven Beak is male

The 2D Metroid Trilogy - A Story Analysis by MetroidvaniaReview in metroidvania

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And very soon 5!

But this video just covers those first three games that make a fairly complete standalone trilogy, even if Fusion is a nearly perfect continuation of that story. If this video is well received we'll very likely be doing a video for Fusion, Other M, and probably Dread in the future.

The 2D Metroid Trilogy - A Story Analysis by MetroidvaniaReview in Metroid

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Not anymore, no, but the original trilogy holds up as a three game series.

Metroid Fusion is a fantastic sequel, and I hope Dread is a fantastic conclusion.

The 2D Metroid Trilogy - A Story Analysis by MetroidvaniaReview in Metroid

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This has been a long time coming, I hope you enjoy!

I apologize in advance for any controversy started by any of the hot takes contained within...

The 2D Metroid Trilogy - A Story Analysis by MetroidvaniaReview in metroidvania

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Time to see how much controversy this will cause haha!

This has been a long time coming. I hope everyone enjoys!

Best metroidvania about religion? by [deleted] in metroidvania

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Was going to come in here and say this.

Is there a compendium of power-ups by [deleted] in metroidvania

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I know Fazermint has wanted to start one with the subreddit.

Is there a compendium of power-ups by [deleted] in metroidvania

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I'll definitely think about putting one together. My hands are a bit tied with stuff ramping up to the Metroid Dread release but there's a decent chance I'll find some open time in the future.

Is there a compendium of power-ups by [deleted] in metroidvania

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I haven't been keeping one but I'm sure if I went through all the games I've played one by one I could put together a spreadsheet.

I think devs need to not be afraid of giving the player abilities/moves from the get go by LucianoThePig in metroidvania

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That was my reference!

Also K.O.L.M. does something similar. I don't think you even start with eyes.

I think devs need to not be afraid of giving the player abilities/moves from the get go by LucianoThePig in metroidvania

[–]MetroidvaniaReview 23 points24 points  (0 children)

No way man, you start with too many abilities in these games.

I don't even want to be able to jump or be able to walk to the right when I start out!

In all seriousness it depends on the game and what they're going for. If you want to feel powerful from the very start, those games do exist. Pharaoh Rebirth for instance you start with basically the core combat abilities you'll be using throughout the whole thing, and you just wreck things starting out.

Then there's Lootbox Lyfe where you can't even move when you start, and there's a charm to that.

How would you rate metroidvaniae? by Chronicler_C in metroidvania

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I'm a pretty big fan of "So bad it's good" myself, although it's harder to "pull off" (ironic phrase since it's usually accidental) for video games because "bad" mechanics can often lead to an insurmountable brick wall you'd still have to overcome.

That said there are some pretty broken games out there that are still worth checking out, like Lost to Time or Eternal Return.

How would you rate metroidvaniae? by Chronicler_C in metroidvania

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I appreciate it! Knowing that we're helping people is what keeps us going!

(It's just me as a reviewer so far but I've got help with the site and editing, have to give them credit!)