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@@bobsacamano4284 It's simple gameplay with shallow but challenging combat, lots of backtracking to maximize the use of the map, and it stimulates your memory skills as you progress. No handholding from the game engine either, you gotta figure it out on your own or consult a walkthrough. Until just a few months ago I hadn't really cared for that style of game, because I didn't have the knack for them yet. Now that I do it's so hard to put these games down. I finish one and immediately go looking for another. Luckily for me I just got the Castlevania DS collection for Switch. I've already devoured Dawn of Sorrow, finished it last night. I'll be starting Portrait of Ruin this evening. After that I think I'm going to take a break from Castlevania and maybe do Guacamelee next.
Blasphemous 2 is not as good as the First one because the only diffucult boss is eviterno but i do like the soundtracks and the uniqe weapons also the platforming is better
@@trisomik_gaming69 Ain't that the truth there dude. That's the reason why I Absolutely Love *Ori and the Blind Forest & the Will of the Wisps* SO much! It's a Absolute Jem and a True Gaming Experience Masterpiece!
10 - Chasm 9 - Strider 8 - Exile's End 7 - Blasphemous 6 - Bloodstained; Ritual of the Night 5 - The Messenger 4 - Death's Gambit; Afterlife 3 - Axiom Verge 2 - Castlevania; Symphony of the Night 1 - Super Metroid My 1 and 2 were very obvious as the genre is named literally from these 2 specific games.
@@skyvader1238 I always thought Castlevania 2 Simon's Quest was the original Vania part of the Metroidvania. It was a much more simple map than SotN but it was the general idea for the genre.
So glad to see Yokus on this list!! This was one of the most unique (and fun!) metroidvanias I ever played! If you haven't played it yet, definitely check it out!
I am glad that at least one out of the two Ori games is on the list. They're some of the best games I've ever played. But if you ask me, I think Ori and the Will of the Wisps should've been on the list instead of the Blind Forest.
i think the first one should be listed not because one is more metroidvania than the other but because they are both amazing and since its the first game, i think it should be there, the secxond one is just a improvment over the first one, the one that bring ore was the first.
I am currently playing a metroidvania too called Monster Sanctuary. It combines the 2D exploration of a metroidvania with a monster-collecting mechanic like Pokémon. Plus it's really challenging.
Great video! I love Bloodstained as I'm an old school Metroidvania player but Hollow Knight absolutely wins. Also, no mention of The Messenger? This should arguably take the number one spot! One of the best games I've ever played hands down!
I liked Steam World dig 2 very well done tohave that feeling you always on a mission searching for something. It doesnt lookthat good but when you play it, it really hooked me in. Hollow knight and ori 1-2 are obviously great. Axiom I havnt played yet
im not much fan of pinball, but i really loved the game, its definetlly on my top 5 best metroivanias i ever played. my personal list is 1- ori series 2- hollow knight 3- blasphemous 4- dead cells 5 - pinball game (of course im excluding metroid and castlevania games as they are the king anyway.)
@@akhandtripathipyz9888 I mean, use the one per franchise rule and add Medroid and Castlevania. I agree, they are amazing. I just don't like they don't get included in these lists. I just said that about first and popular because so many of these lists put heavy weight on that. This isn't a list for who did it first, it's about who did it best. If Metroid did it best, put it in there. Same with Castlevania.
I never comment but😮 afterimage is a newer indie MV and quite frankly amazing. And honestly salt and sanctuary is one of the best I've ever played. It's straight up 2D dark souls and was made by like 1 guy, or one guy and his wife or something like that.
This list is really good except for Axiom Verge. That game is shit and way too overhyped. It is like someone took Metroid and thought “how can I copy this format and art style, but then throw in an out of place playable character and zoom out an uncomfortable amount”. I really do not get the love for it.
Haak is also an extremely good metroidvania too, just finished the game and oh boy I was sad to finish it. It had such a good storyline and great story and pretty good pvp and beautiful places that look amazing and a lot of things to do, id say its almost as good as hollow knight or even as good as hollow knight ngl Oh yeah and a ton of secret items and stuff that are hidden behind walls and stuff so yeah :)
For me personally it goes: 1. Super Metroid 2. Symphony of the Night 3. Hollow Knight 4. Blasphemous 2 5. Metroid Zero Mission 6. Aria of Sorrow 6. Metroid Dread 7. Portrait of Ruin 8. Ender Lilies 9. Metroid Fusion 10. Dawn of Sorrow or Order of Ecclesia (both have major flaws) Looking forward to Silk Song and Crowsworn as well.
Not going to lie but the older blood stained games looked much more appealing to me than this new one. Idk why but it looks a bit to slow for my liking, and most MVs are mainly faster paced.
4:01 both ori games ori and thr blind forest and ori and the will of the wisp its a best game ever made and this both ori game with music-character and gampley with metroidvenia hard games its really great
Not including the Will of the Wisps here? If your gonna include Blind forest might as well include its Sequel, its quite literally the same game but 10 times more better and has a lot MORE to offer. I’d rank it as my #1 honestly and HK 2nd
It’s a rule most of these lists have that don’t make sense to me. The reasoning is is that everyone knows super Metroid and SotN already and they would be at the top of the list; kind of like how they wouldn’t include From software games in a Best Soulslikes list. But, there are so many Metroid and castlevania games of varying quality that people don’t know about I think they should include them. I think a combination of the fact that they prefer to showcase just indie games and that these modern games are more available than retro Metroid/castlevania games are the reason
There are so many indie Metroidvanias games out there, so we might have missed your favorite. Let us know which one you think is best in the comments below!
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What about Cain back from hell? It should have been on the list.
HAAK and Swordigo 💪
Dead Cells is pretty good.
Grime is quite interesting too
Just played dust elysian
God....I can't stop playing Metroidvanias!!! I'm obsessed.
Right simple gameplay with rpg elements is the perfect recipe to me
@@bobsacamano4284 It's simple gameplay with shallow but challenging combat, lots of backtracking to maximize the use of the map, and it stimulates your memory skills as you progress. No handholding from the game engine either, you gotta figure it out on your own or consult a walkthrough. Until just a few months ago I hadn't really cared for that style of game, because I didn't have the knack for them yet. Now that I do it's so hard to put these games down. I finish one and immediately go looking for another. Luckily for me I just got the Castlevania DS collection for Switch. I've already devoured Dawn of Sorrow, finished it last night. I'll be starting Portrait of Ruin this evening. After that I think I'm going to take a break from Castlevania and maybe do Guacamelee next.
Blasphemous 2 really delivered. I was skeptical about a sequel but they did an amazing job. It surpasses the first game, highly recommend it.
Blasphemouses are awesome
Blasphemous 1 had more content but 2 had better gameplay. I hope they release some DLC's and give some additional content
Blasphemous 2 is not as good as the First one because the only diffucult boss is eviterno but i do like the soundtracks and the uniqe weapons also the platforming is better
Fell in love with Hollow Knight immediately!
it's masterpiece
Yep right im tryna find a game like hollow knight but like there is no game similar to hollow knight
@@Obiwankenobi110ghost song is pretty good but not as good as HK
@@PervertedParrot94 as long as its similar to hk and its a metroidvania it's good, gonna definitely check this game
good choice {played by myself}
Hollow Knight is a freaking masterpiece. Also looking forward to this game called The Last Faith.
Right its amazing and im trying to find a game similar to hollow knight
@@Obiwankenobi110 The ORI series are masterpiece too
@@trisomik_gaming69 yep i played them
@@Obiwankenobi110 if u like souls like game you can try Grime, it has its flaws and difficult but its a love or hate game
man.... i dont even know about "the last faith" i think i will play it when it realise
thx
I adore the Messenger, it's one of my favorite games of all time.
With you on that! That soundtrack is perfect for it too!
*Hollow Knight* is definitely and totally one of THE Most True Metroidvania Masterpiece there is, along with *Ori and the Blind Forest!*
Fr i tried to find a good game similar to hollow knight but no results
@@Obiwankenobi110 I'm sure you'll be able to try to find a good video game, similar to *Hollow Knight*
Ori will of wisp is more.of a metroidvania imo but nonetheless the ori series are masterpiece for real
@@trisomik_gaming69 Ain't that the truth there dude. That's the reason why I Absolutely Love *Ori and the Blind Forest & the Will of the Wisps* SO much! It's a Absolute Jem and a True Gaming Experience Masterpiece!
@@Obiwankenobi110 try Aeterna Noctis. It took alotta stuff from Hollow knight and u won't regret it
10 - Chasm
9 - Strider
8 - Exile's End
7 - Blasphemous
6 - Bloodstained; Ritual of the Night
5 - The Messenger
4 - Death's Gambit; Afterlife
3 - Axiom Verge
2 - Castlevania; Symphony of the Night
1 - Super Metroid
My 1 and 2 were very obvious as the genre is named literally from these 2 specific games.
The original Metroid, not Super Metroid. The NES original was the first "metroidvania"
@@bradwichman2046 Good point.
@@bradwichman2046No it wasn't. The origin of the term Metroidvania is from Super Metroid and Castlevania sotn.
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I always thought Castlevania 2 Simon's Quest was the original Vania part of the Metroidvania. It was a much more simple map than SotN but it was the general idea for the genre.
I'm surprised not a single Shantae game was on the list, but if I were to have one here, it would definitely be Pirate's Curse.
Yeah that's definitely the best one.
Aeterna Noctis is one of my all time fave Metroidvania's... currently going through Afterimage and it's thoroughly enjoyable so far.
I'm playing that right now man! I think it might be better than Hollow knight. I think the pacing and music is better.
So glad to see Yokus on this list!! This was one of the most unique (and fun!) metroidvanias I ever played! If you haven't played it yet, definitely check it out!
Bloodstained is so fuckin' great. I wonder if a sequel might be in the works.
I hope Konami came to their senses and asked Iga to make more Castlevania but I doubt it 😢
It's boring. And some of the levels literally look like they're made from generic assets from the Unreal store.
They confirmed a sequel a while ago, but we won't hear much about it until the last DLC for the first one comes out.
Ori and the Blind Forest is a masterpiece! 🤍
Honorable mentions go to Deaths Gambit Afterlife, Infernax, Moonscars & Ghost Song.. Seriously some great Metroidvanias..
Axiom Verge 1&2 are the most Metroid like game I’ve played in a while. Hope they continue to make more games like them.
I enjoyed the first but couldn't continue with the second, my stomach ache and felt existential crisis.
yoy say"they"but the game was completly done by one dude!!!
Ender Lilies 100% should be on this list.
So underrated
Kirby and the Amazing Mirror should get an honorable mention here. It's also a metroidvania.
I am glad that at least one out of the two Ori games is on the list. They're some of the best games I've ever played. But if you ask me, I think Ori and the Will of the Wisps should've been on the list instead of the Blind Forest.
Yup agree will of the wisp is more metroidvania than the first imo but both are great
i think the first one should be listed not because one is more metroidvania than the other but because they are both amazing and since its the first game, i think it should be there, the secxond one is just a improvment over the first one, the one that bring ore was the first.
I am currently playing a metroidvania too called Monster Sanctuary. It combines the 2D exploration of a metroidvania with a monster-collecting mechanic like Pokémon. Plus it's really challenging.
Sounds cool, gonna look up some trailers and reviews
@@samus-alita4252 Plus you will be able to challenge other players in keeper's duels online.
It s a really good game!
Axiom Verge’s music is Top Level 80s techno!
I search this headline at least once every 6 months to make sure I haven't missed any gems.
Great video! I love Bloodstained as I'm an old school Metroidvania player but Hollow Knight absolutely wins. Also, no mention of The Messenger? This should arguably take the number one spot! One of the best games I've ever played hands down!
I liked Steam World dig 2 very well done tohave that feeling you always on a mission searching for something. It doesnt lookthat good but when you play it, it really hooked me in. Hollow knight and ori 1-2 are obviously great. Axiom I havnt played yet
Ender lilies should be here. Also, I really love Touhou luna night, even when is a very short metroidvania but it has an addictive system play
I love Salt and Sanctuary. Soulsmetroids are awesome.
No super metroid or metroid dread is a crime 😦
Metroidvania games are awesome, I really like 2d action platformer games like Cuacamalee 1 & 2. 😆
This genre has the best batting average out of any. So many good games
Ghost song didn't get enough recognition it was short and sweet hauntingly beautiful game
I would add F. I. S. T Forged in shadow Torch. It's a really cool steam punk esk fighter
dude thx i really like how the mummy one looks and its just 200mb definitely going to play it
Shadow Complex features in the intro but not in the listing, odd. Buy it!
These can keep me busy until Silksong comes out.
Bloodstained needs a console sequal its soo good
Blasphemous doesn't often receive the love it deserves ❤
Looooved bloodstained. Was instantly hooked in. Fun completion
Honestly. I love GRIME. It's a great game that deserves a spot in this list.
Salt and Sanctuary deserves to be on this list
“We’re not going to include any Castlevania games” - inserts Bloodstained lol
Yes it's not from Castlevania franchise since it has nothing to do with it storywise
@@akhandtripathipyz9888 I know, that was more a joke than anything
I would probably include Skul:the hero slayer on that list. It is very underrated but has really amazing story and gaemeplay.
6:49 I was waiting for that. I was like 'why hasnt he mentioned hollow knight yet?'
I love Metroidvanias. My favourites:
1. Dandara - Trials of fear
2. Grime
Both are garbage
This is the second video of metroidvania games with that pinball game in the list. I’m trying it
im not much fan of pinball, but i really loved the game, its definetlly on my top 5 best metroivanias i ever played.
my personal list is
1- ori series
2- hollow knight
3- blasphemous
4- dead cells
5 - pinball game
(of course im excluding metroid and castlevania games as they are the king anyway.)
Nice list, I've played every one of these games except for the cave story
Ori and the will of the wisps is better than ori and the blind forest
Nobody expects the Spanish Inquistion!
Lol 2:07
Valfaris is like a 3rd person game character in the body of a sprite.
Ender lilies is a really great game, gorgeous, not too hard, interesting story and combat. Must play
The Messenger is missing! Great list though
I really want a list that includes metroid and castlevania. Just don't give bonus points for being first or most popular.
They aren't just first and popular
They are amazing games
I think 90% of lists would have these 2 as the top 2 if they were included
@@akhandtripathipyz9888 I mean, use the one per franchise rule and add Medroid and Castlevania. I agree, they are amazing. I just don't like they don't get included in these lists. I just said that about first and popular because so many of these lists put heavy weight on that. This isn't a list for who did it first, it's about who did it best. If Metroid did it best, put it in there. Same with Castlevania.
Salt and Sanctuary is fantastic. Metroidvanias with rpg elements are the best
My two favorite MetroidVanias have got to be Bloodstained Ritual of the Night and Metroid Dread
2023-2024 is going to have a huge list of new indie titles to add to this list!
La-mulana is my second best metroidvania game, just amazing!!!
With channels like this one, you really get the vibe that the narrator hasn't actually played or watched any of the stuff they're ranking lol.
Aeterna Noctis
I'm on PS. No Ori for me.
I was pleasantly surprised with the Prince of Persia platforming, though. Ubisoft did something right.
Good List.
Afterimage is phenomenal for anyone who missed it
I never comment but😮 afterimage is a newer indie MV and quite frankly amazing. And honestly salt and sanctuary is one of the best I've ever played. It's straight up 2D dark souls and was made by like 1 guy, or one guy and his wife or something like that.
Curently playing Prince of Persia The lost crown and I absolutely love it😍
I'm surprised Shadow Complex was teased at the beginning but never mentioned.
This list is really good except for Axiom Verge. That game is shit and way too overhyped. It is like someone took Metroid and thought “how can I copy this format and art style, but then throw in an out of place playable character and zoom out an uncomfortable amount”. I really do not get the love for it.
Underrated metroidvania: Blasphemous & Cave Story+, I'm happy they wore mentioned.
Dead cells is a must have!
Personally i dislike dead cells as it has very little story
Haak is also an extremely good metroidvania too, just finished the game and oh boy I was sad to finish it. It had such a good storyline and great story and pretty good pvp and beautiful places that look amazing and a lot of things to do, id say its almost as good as hollow knight or even as good as hollow knight ngl
Oh yeah and a ton of secret items and stuff that are hidden behind walls and stuff so yeah :)
To think that a random Nintendo game unintentionally created a new genre.
I would like to introduce Afterimage too. Just beat it recently.
putting hollow knight not on first place is criminal, also axiom verge and steamworld dig 2 above blasphemous wtf
Shadow complex is really good
I think Salt and Sanctuary would be classed as a metoidvania soulslike. Played the beta of Last Faith, and Spirit of the Samurai looks amazing.
silksong should have a premium spot on this list cause theres no way silksong won't be just as amazing as hollow knight XD
Does it hurt to tell us which system these games are released on?
And i always say. Where is deaths gambit afterlife? In my opinion the best one and most difficult by far.
Fun fact: The main Character from bloodstained is in blasphemous!
Axiom verge is great list
I'd say salt and sanctuary belongs on here too
Hollow Knight is a masterpiece👌🏿
Anyone here played F.I.S.T. or Child of Light? The latter does have an RPG feel to it, but still pretty good.
For me personally it goes:
1. Super Metroid
2. Symphony of the Night
3. Hollow Knight
4. Blasphemous 2
5. Metroid Zero Mission
6. Aria of Sorrow
6. Metroid Dread
7. Portrait of Ruin
8. Ender Lilies
9. Metroid Fusion
10. Dawn of Sorrow or Order of Ecclesia (both have major flaws)
Looking forward to Silk Song and Crowsworn as well.
Ya aussi Haak,,,, haiku le petit robot grime...this 3 games are really cool
Bloodstained is goated
But Castlevania and Metroid are still the best
Replace Axiom Verge with Environmental Station Alpha. ESA blows Axiom out of the water.
no.1 is haak ❤
Ender lillies is also a nice game id recommend!
Not seeing Dead cells in the list is a huge disappointment
I wish more ppl would talk about salt and sanctuary 😣
Not going to lie but the older blood stained games looked much more appealing to me than this new one. Idk why but it looks a bit to slow for my liking, and most MVs are mainly faster paced.
4:01 both ori games ori and thr blind forest and ori and the will of the wisp its a best game ever made and this both ori game with music-character and gampley with metroidvenia hard games its really great
Not including the Will of the Wisps here? If your gonna include Blind forest might as well include its Sequel, its quite literally the same game but 10 times more better and has a lot MORE to offer.
I’d rank it as my #1 honestly and HK 2nd
I prefer Blind Forest, actually, but the reasoning that the narrator gave for choosing Blind Forest over the sequel is confusing.
they no need list both games its more like telling the franchise not specific games.
While its not a pure metroidvania, dead cells definitely deserves to be on this list.
It's not an MV at all.
Its more roguelike but it does have a MV touch to it
Dead Cells the best metroidvania game so far. And dead Cells has it all.
Learn the difference between metroidvania and roguelike/roguelite.
If The Messenger isn’t here I’m gonna be upset
Edit: I’m upset
Hollow knight is the goat
Moonscars ❤
So why isn’t metroid or Castlevania in the metroidvania genre?
It’s a rule most of these lists have that don’t make sense to me. The reasoning is is that everyone knows super Metroid and SotN already and they would be at the top of the list; kind of like how they wouldn’t include From software games in a Best Soulslikes list.
But, there are so many Metroid and castlevania games of varying quality that people don’t know about I think they should include them. I think a combination of the fact that they prefer to showcase just indie games and that these modern games are more available than retro Metroid/castlevania games are the reason
@@Rodlikespants Maybe these lists should just be longer.
Cavestory isn't a metroidvania but it's one of my favourite games so I'll let it pass
I am playing my 2nd playthrow of hollow knight
Ender lilies it s fantastic. timespinner another great title.
Gato Roboto was a decent game for the price
If you guys think that Guacamele is not your cup of tea, give the game a try and either curse me or thank me later.