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Metroidvania Still Feels Like A Niche Genre That Deserves Better
The original Metroid and Castlevania both turn 40 years old this fall. As the two series most responsible for creating the “metroidvania,” we’re taking this occasion to take a comprehensive view of the popular genre.
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Metroidvania Week marks the 40th anniversaries of the original Metroid and Castlevania, the two series that birthed the genre. The Steam store lists more than 3,100 titles tagged “metroidvania.” Last year, the indie title Hollow Knight: Silksong broke sales records at launch, while this year a new 2‑D action game, Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse, returns to the series. Despite these high‑profile releases, the genre remains relatively obscure, with AAA developers often hesitant to produce new metroidvania titles compared to other emerging genres.
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