Does the Metroidvania formula hold up See if it's up to snuff in our review.

This game is absolutely fantastic. A homage to 80's games like Metroid and it was made just by one person which is incredibly remarkable. If you like retro games with a challenge and good story this is the game for you, besides you would be supporting a lone developer and not a mainstream one.

Loving the indie scene as of late. More of these titles are getting released physically an I'm thankful. This is a great game that captures retro titles. Feels very responsive and the exploration is gold. Love the extra art and documentary, really inspirational.

When Axiom Verge released for PlayStation 4 and PC last year, it was another indie success story where a game with clear retro influences was able to

If you're worried about Axiom Verge's Teen rating, don't be. Just look at these graphics. Although the game impressed me, I gotta say: do you think this blood will be realistic No, and it's not. As for violence, I really think this is light violence. The ESRB is just getting a lot stricter.

If you're going to clone a classic, much-loved game series, you'd better make sure what you're doing stands up to history. Fortunately,...

It spends too much time recreating the genius of Metroid rather than adding to it, but this is still one of the best examples of the genre in recent years.

Extremely well designed game world, and very good graphics considering the lack of manpower; The Address Disruptor and other gadgets are great, as are the boss battles

Only a few new ideas and a touch too similar to the real Metroid; Overbearing story adds little to the experience; Some minor control issues

It's hard to believe that it's been almost 30 years since Samus Aran first made an appearance in the enduringly popular Metroid series. The heavy emphasis on non-linear exploration, coupled with a compelling sci-fi setting has ensured that it's one of those franchises that Nintendo fans and critics...

In 1987, Metroid fundamentally changed how side-scrolling games could be played. It was a literal game-changer and gave birth to a whole new genre. Though fans have frequently cried out for more Metroid and the style it perfected, there was a period when it nearly disappeared altogether, and it...

Verging on greatness You are logged out. Login | Sign up Setting Trace aside, Sudra and its inhabitants are fascinating. Every part of the planet incorporates biomechanical technology in some way, and the environments pulse eerily with power.