Hardly any genre has experienced such a hype in recent years as that of the so-called Metroidvania games. Its characteristic features include: large worlds, which you can explore bit by bit by acquiring new skills, without neglecting the action. We present: the 10 best Metroidvania titles.
Rank 10: shadow complex
Shadow Complex is considered the initial spark for the revitalization of this genre, which has almost been forgotten by now. In 2009, the platformer from Chair Entertainment and Epic Games not only delivered a more than solid Metroidvania, it is also one of the most successful Xbox live arcade games and even appeared in a revised remastered version a few years ago.