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Metroidvania

Definitions

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  • proper noun video games, informal A style of platform game with role-playing game elements and inventory items, involving more exploration than a traditional linear platform game.

Etymologies

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Blend of Metroid and Castlevania, two influential games of this type.

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Examples

  • Symphony of the Night and all of the following "Metroidvania" - style games have their roots in login now to post a comment

    Destructoid 2009

  • "Metroidvania" style is one of my all-time favorites -- I play Symphony of the Night several times a year, for example, and given how engrossing that core style is, I don't mind much that it's "ripping off" Super Metroid.

    Not Now, Honey, I'm Exploring SVGL 2009

  • "Metroidvania" style is one of my all-time favorites -- I play Symphony of the Night several times a year, for example, and given how engrossing that core style is, I don't mind much that it's "ripping off" Super Metroid.

    Archive 2009-08-01 SVGL 2009

  • While the rating information isn't a confirmation of the precise details we heard previously -- that Harmony of Despair is a side-scrolling "Metroidvania" for up to six players, featuring heroes from throughout the series -- it is confirmation that there is

    Joystiq 2010

  • 'Metroidvania' approach to its gameplay, with the same story presented over four different acts.

    Cubed3.com News 2010

  • There is a reason we call certain games "Metroidvania" titles.

    Ars Technica 2010

  • "Metroidvania" gameplay with a twist -- six-player cooperative play.

    Destructoid 2010

  • 'Metroidvania' approach of Symphony of the Night and the like, but still drips with Gothic charm and movie monster madness.

    Telegraph.co.uk - Telegraph online, Daily Telegraph and Sunday Telegraph 2010

  • The site described the game as a "Metroidvania" side-scroller, featuring characters from recent

    Joystiq 2010

  • Players are in for a visual treat along with the "Metroidvania" style of gameplay as WayForward has made some amazingly detailed 2D visuals.

    Neoseeker News Feed 2010

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