Tag: metroidvania

Primal Planet gets it: the power of a secret area in a video game

Primal Planet gets it:…

Primal Planet’s already a beautiful thing. It’s a Metroidvania and crafting game involving dinosaurs and cave dwellers, it’s absolutely…
Silver Pines is a great survival horror throwback with an unexpected Metroidvania twist, but it makes me glad the genre’s moved on

Silver Pines is a…

It’s those bloody typewriters all over again. Developer Wych Elm Games’ Silver Pines is fantastic in a whole bunch…
PlayStation State of Play June 2025: Everything announced

PlayStation State of Play…

Another PlayStation State of Play took place tonight, giving as a peak at what’s to come on the PS5…
PSA: Revenge of the Savage Planet doesn’t work in co-op on Xbox if you’re appearing offline

PSA: Revenge of the…

For those of you thinking of firing up Revenge of the Savage Planet this weekend – and why wouldn’t…
Here’s what’s coming to Xbox Game Pass in May

Here’s what’s coming to…

May is here, and with it comes a fresh batch of additions to Xbox Games Pass’ catalogue for Ultimate…
Revenge of the Savage Planet review

Revenge of the Savage…

A zany, knockabout co-op action adventure that’s kaleidoscopically colourful but wears you out before you get to the good…
Ubisoft hints more Prince of Persia on the way as The Lost Crown passes 2m players

Ubisoft hints more Prince…

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown has been played by over two million people, Ubisoft has announced, while hinting…
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse review – inspired by great ideas, but doomed by questionable execution

Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse review…

In my office, I have a collage of Ordnance Survey maps plastered across my wall. They’re from places I’ve…
Astro Bot is this year’s big winner at the BAFTA Games Awards

Astro Bot is this…

The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (or BAFTA, if you’re after something a bit snappier) has announced…
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown comes to mobile next month

Prince of Persia: The…

Mobile gamers will soon be able to enjoy Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown on their handheld devices. Read…