The MetroidVania Thread

Discussion in 'Video Games and Technology' started by JukeOutlander, Jun 5, 2019.

  1. JukeOutlander

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    They have a Skin called "The Adventure" and another that unlocks when you input the Konami code. Guess that's a reference to Castlevania Adventure.
     
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    I downloaded the update last night and couldn’t wait to start a new game. Not having played it for a while I was pumped, but the game brought me back to earth within the first 15 minutes…it’s NOT easy, and will not hesitate to stomp you to atoms if you go in all cocky :p 
     
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    Are you doing NG+? I haven't done ++ but yeah, it's pretty unforgiving especially one of the new bosses lol
     
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    I could have, but I decided to stick with a regular new game just because I’m really out of practice. I played it so much before I had to do NG+ to make it challenging, but now regular NG is already kicking my butt :D 
    I did come across a new area last night though…pretty exciting.
     
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    I'm gonna get as many upgrades I can with my second save file before ascending to NG+ to get the new true ending. I haven't seen so many steps to follow to get it since Sekiro lmao!

    Also hopefully The Penitent One is the upcoming playable character for Bloodstained!
     
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    I’ve been wanting to get back into Bloodstained, but I have a physical copy and my PS4 disc drive stopped working :mad: 
    I’ve tried everything, looks like I’ll have to get it replaced.
     
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    Well, dammit.

    Everything was going fine and dandy in Timespinner. I was enjoying it a lot, I had already gotten a non-“true” ending and was working towards the true ending…

    Then the Blasphemous DLC came out.

    I only meant to download the DLC and play a little before going back to Timespinner……but I CAN’T STOP. I like it that much. Finished off the first 3 bosses (well, and that annoying pissant Erdras too) and entered the Mother of Mothers church. At this point, I honestly don’t know if I like Blasphemous or Bloodstained better.
     
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    Why'd you kill Esdras lol you need him for the true ending
     
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    I had to look that up since I had no idea…

    Must be new with the DLC. I didn’t know about that at all, and it wasn’t like that before. Didn’t find the new shrine to his sister until after I battled him. Oh well, another excuse to play through it again :D 
     
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    Yup! I thought I could get the new ending with an unfinished NG+ save but nah.
     
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    Record of Lodoss War- Wonder Labyrinth is out for Switch now I think. I finally got a chance to play it on Game Pass.

    It also has some physical copy releases, and one with an artbook and soundtrack.
     
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    Well, after messing up the new true Blasphemous ending I tried getting the Crossing Paths trophy…messed that up too. Apparently Cleofas will never jump to his death when you already possess the item that can save him, no matter how many times you refuse to give it to him. Still had never gotten the bad ending (or its trophy) so I went ahead and purposely failed the ending and made sure to “ascend” to a new game. I actually don’t have many trophies left for the platinum, though the one where you must defeat all bosses without healing will be a beast to get.

    Also thinking about getting a new game as a final Christmas gift to myself, and trying to decide between Ender Lilies and Deedlit in Wonder Labyrinth.
     
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    Glad I didn't talk to Ludovico to get the item for Cleofas til after he jumped to his death. Idk how I unlocked the achievement for not using bile flask for each boss cause I swear I always use one lmao

    Just got the new ending last night and it's freaking awesome, especially the second to the last boss!

    How is it? Saw some playthroughs and it seemed okay.
     
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    It's been criticized as being too short, linear and easy. Very similar game as Lunar Nights. I like the graphic style, and the bow/arrow mechanic.
     
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    First game I've Platinum'd lol 20211231_163455.jpg
     
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    Set for Spring release this year. Demo available on Steam.

    Graphic style looks very nice, and combat looks responsive and well-designed. Seems promising.
     
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    So I bought Blasphemous on sale this past week.

    This game truly feels like what a lot of those religious games should have been, teach us about the bible by having us slog through hell to do it. Now what's this about Record of Lodoss? Is it a Metroidvania too?
     
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    Wow... a Record of Lodoss War game staring Deedlit? :D  Not only am I amazed it's happening but on the Switch of all systems. Going to have to buy that when it releases!
     
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    It released three months ago.
     
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