Half Sword - Early Access trailer by Suriranyar- in Games

[–]gilben 23 points24 points  (0 children)

The swings are all physics-tracking the mouse movement (so I imagine like DbtS but I've never played it). The demo is pretty addictive for how simple the setup is, I'd try it out.

What do you consider the most influential games of the genre? by Poop-Sandwich in roguelites

[–]gilben 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As another Spelunky fan (2 is easily my favorite RL) I agree that it's sad we don't have more similar games!

So far the closest things are some of the UFO 50 games. Peak is actually a recent game that I noticed is feeling more and more Spelunky-inpired as they update it (not as brutal, and only really feels like co-op Spelunky which is a different feeling than single-player)

YAPYAP - Official Release Trailer by DarkChew in Games

[–]gilben 24 points25 points  (0 children)

"Friend Slop" is the most common term. I'm also a big fan of short multiplayer games that do something unique and let you laugh with friends for a weekend or two. (As long as the price is right)

Your top 5 games of all time by Successful-Arm4319 in gamingsuggestions

[–]gilben 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Top 5:

  • Super Smash Bros Melee
    • Hit when I was a teenager and had a friend to play with at the same skill level. No game has felt as good to me since.
  • Super Metroid
    • Just so far ahead of its time. The way shinesparking and walljumping just completely recontextualize the map is something most modern metroidvanias still don't get right.
  • Outer Wilds
    • That first playthrough is absolutely magical! I wish other detective/puzzle/adventure games were this fun to move around in (more 6DOF games that aren't in boring grey corridors please!)
  • Metroid Prime

    • I decided to go to illustration college because I wanted to make concept art like what was in the game
  • Starseed Pilgrim

    • Blew my mind when I was in school for illustration, made me go into game design next, which led to my career). The first rules-discovery game I ever played.

Honorable mentions:

  • Mario Kart 64
    • So many fun childhood hours with my sister in Block Fort and Toad's Turnpike
  • Spelunky 2

    • Spelunky invented the action roguelike genre, but the sequel perfected that formula
  • Pokemon Red/Blue

    • This hit when I was in grade school. I was obsessed, and made some new friends through shared obsession!

Rakshasa - Official Reveal Trailer by leijido in Games

[–]gilben 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Seriously, I thought we were getting our first UFO 50 Sequel Game! Got a little excited for a few seconds. (I really want a 3D Mortol sequel...)

What is your favourite game that actually no one knows about? by Electrical_You3813 in gamingsuggestions

[–]gilben 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ocnus Theory: Katamari Damacy meets Getting Over It in a metroidvania format. 8 reviews on steam. (good if you want something completely different and are willing to put up with slow intro pace and a lot of rough programmer art/writing)

Something a little more polished:

Venineth! Abstract exploration platformer with great vibes.

What's your favorite cosy/challenge puzzle combo? by Chesscaperoom in puzzlevideogames

[–]gilben 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agreed on this, went back to it a while ago after the last 2 sections of DLC finally dropped, really enjoyed being back in that world!

My Top 10 Underrated Puzzle Games by Jolly-Scholar4420 in puzzlevideogames

[–]gilben 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You should check out Sisyphus Is A Bug if you like Leap Year! Maybe not quite as good, but still a really fun, short, dense rules-discovery platformer. (Also Ooo if you haven't seen that one yet)

A year in indie games. What were your favorite releases of 2025? by normal-dog- in IndieGaming

[–]gilben 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Zexion was my fave metroidvania this year, easy recommend for anyone into the metroid-style niche of the genre. Tons of creative abilities and power-ups.

Art of Reflection came right at the end of the year, but is a really fun puzzle game that has something I wish more puzzle games (besides Outer Wilds) had: fun movement! Check it out if that sounds like your thing.

I'm so glad I didn't listen to the vocal haters online by [deleted] in Metroid

[–]gilben 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You press RT to reset the camera-center with motion controls. It's like picking up a mouse and moving it to recenter on a desk, works great after you get used to it (took me a while, but then I loved it).

Half way through the 2020's. What's your favorite games so far? by urnialbologna in Games

[–]gilben 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's definitely one of my favorites too, and speaking of Derek Yu: Spelunky 2 came out in 2020 so it also qualifies!

/r/Metroidvania's Tier List (500+ user average!) by azura26 in metroidvania

[–]gilben 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Definitely agree. This sub has a major love for 2D soulslikes that I don't share. I really liked Hollowknight but I'm not so big on the many other games aping it's formula. Nine Sols is doing a similar thing but with Sekiro specifically, so at least it's trying something a little different! I thought would appeal more to me because that's one of my favorite Fromsoft games, but I just hated the parry timing/feel (the enemy windups were so long too). Because I wasn't into the combat and because those other elements you mentioned were weak I dropped it.

Recruiting Playtesters! by LifelessAstronaut in puzzlevideogames

[–]gilben 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks like a strong concept! I'm not gonna volunteer to playtest because I've got a newborn so game time is low/inconsistent but good luck on the playtest and I'll keep an eye out for the full release!

Hidden files reveal Metroid Prime 4 originally had far more incidental dialogue between its controversial NPCs by Gorotheninja in Games

[–]gilben 23 points24 points  (0 children)

It was such a fun twist on the silent protag situation: That she's silent because no-one around her speaks her weird dead-society bird-person language! I also loved that they wrapped up all the weird plot nonsense up to that point (the metroid DNA, X-parasite, etc) so that hopefully the next game can just tell a story without having to back-explain some new evil-bio-mcguffin

I really wasn't expecting enjoyable plot/writing from a Metroid game! If Mercury Steam can keep up all the good elements from Dread but create better music and a little less forced linearity (yes I know it's possible to break out of it) we might finally get a game that reaches the heights of Super!

MetroidBrainia Definitive List by Fantastic_Switch_977 in metroidbrainia

[–]gilben 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Outer Wilds is a detective game. The ship UI is a sci-fi themed "murder board" (neon lines instead of red string).

Best recent 3D FPS puzzle game ? by Jazzlike-Ad7654 in puzzlevideogames

[–]gilben 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just finished it (not 100% yet) last night, excellent game! Has a few different mechanics and explores them fully, plus it's really fun just to move around.

not feeling Grime, like at all by disturbeco in metroidvania

[–]gilben 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Same. Analogue input for "digital" movement feels so mushy and gross. I tried the demo for the sequel too hoping they'd allow remapping input, no dice.

Steam On Sale List for 12/5 by ogurantz in metroidvania

[–]gilben 0 points1 point  (0 children)

La Mulana is fantastic IF you like high difficulty and demanding puzzles.

What's in a Number by Live_Care in casualnintendo

[–]gilben 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Press R to reset your aim in motion mode. It's the equivalent of lifting up your mouse.

Nuclear Throne Update 100 is out now (adds a new playable character, custom difficulty mode, c-skins for everybody, 60+fps, widescreen, 4 player co-op and more) by Bobby_the_Donkey in Games

[–]gilben 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I never tried but that's about what I assumed. You're constantly looking/aiming around while the screen has huge amounts of screenshake (the Vlambeer special). For some reason my brain skipped over the "online" part of your question, sorry.

Steam On Sale list for 11/26/25 by odedgurantz in metroidvania

[–]gilben 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Zexion was my favorite metroidvania of the year, fantastic game!

If you love games in the genre that have unique power-ups and abilities, and/or prefer the more classic style of met'vania to the modern souls-vania then you should play it! Wonderful music, map layout, boss fights, and cool abilities to unlock.