What are some underrated Metroidvanias?

Underrated Metroidvanias offer unique twists on the genre, with gems like 8 Doors (Korean purgatory), Haak (cyberpunk), and Death's Gambit: Afterlife (Souls-like) providing deep exploration and challenging combat. Other highlights include the unique 3D platforming of Pseudoregalia, retro charm in Castle in the Darkness, and innovative mechanics in games like Minishoot Adventures, showcasing diverse settings and styles beyond the mainstream.
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What are some good Metroidvanias?

15 of the Best Metroidvanias of All Time
  • Blasphemous 2.
  • Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus.
  • Castlevania Dominus Collection.
  • Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights.
  • Hollow Knight.
  • Hollow Knight: Silksong.
  • Iconoclasts.
  • Metroid Dread.
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What was the first true Metroidvania game?

History. While not the first game of its kind (for example, Below the Root was released in 1984, or Brain Breaker in 1985), Metroid (1986, Nintendo Entertainment System) is generally considered the most influential game for the Metroidvania genre.
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Who is LGBTQ in Mario?

While Nintendo doesn't explicitly label many Mario characters as LGBTQ+, fan interpretations and some game lore point to Birdo, who was described as a male who identifies as female in early manuals, and Vivian from Paper Mario, confirmed as transgender in the recent Switch remake, as prominent examples of transgender characters within the franchise. Other characters, like Birdetta (an okama in Japanese games) and some Mario Kart characters, are also seen as queer by fans, but Birdo and Vivian have the most canonical basis for LGBTQ+ identification. 
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What is the #1 game ever?

Sources such as Forbes, Encyclopædia Britannica, and IGN consider Tetris to be the best-selling video game by combining the sales of all of its different versions, totaling 520 million as of 2025.
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Did Metroid Dread flop?

Metroid Dread is now the best-selling Metroid game ever by virtue of having sold about 2.9 million copies so far.
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Is Metroid inspired by Zelda?

The original Metroid was influenced by two other major Nintendo franchises: Mario, from which it borrowed extensive areas of platform jumping, and The Legend of Zelda, from which it borrowed non-linear exploration. Metroid differed in its atmosphere of solitude and foreboding.
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Is there a Metroid 1 remake?

Metroid: Zero Mission is a 2004 action-adventure game developed and published by Nintendo for the Game Boy Advance. It is a remake of the original Metroid (1986), with updated visuals and gameplay. Like other Metroid games, the player controls the bounty hunter Samus Aran.
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Do 18+ games exist?

Yes, 18+ games absolutely exist, encompassing titles with extreme violence, strong sexual content, nudity, drug use, and mature themes, often receiving an "Adults Only" (AO) rating from bodies like the ESRB, though they are typically found on PC platforms like Steam rather than consoles due to retailer reluctance to stock them. These games push boundaries beyond standard M-rated titles, featuring graphic content and sometimes requiring specific mods for full experience, with PC being the primary outlet for this content.
 
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What is the rarest game ever?

Nintendo Campus Challenge is seen as an extremely rare game because there's allegedly only 1 copy of it in the world. The game was released in 1991, and in it players have 6 minutes to collect 25 coins, and score 100,000 points across the games Super Mario Bros 3 and PIN-BOT.
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What is a 1 minute game?

A 1-minute game, often called a "Minute to Win It" challenge, is a short, simple activity where players race to complete a specific task within 60 seconds, requiring minimal props and no complex rules, making them perfect for parties, families, or quick breaks to develop coordination, focus, and problem-solving skills. Tasks can range from stacking cups and transferring cotton balls with a spoon to reciting topics without repeating words.
 
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What's the hardest PS4 game?

The hardest PS4 games often involve extreme precision, punishing combat, or roguelike elements, with top contenders including Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, Bloodborne, and Cuphead for their intense boss fights and demanding mechanics, alongside platformers like Super Meat Boy and Crash Bandicoot 4 for flawless execution, and roguelites such as Enter the Gungeon and Darkest Dungeon for relentless challenge and permadeath.
 
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What are hidden games on PS4?

PS4 hidden gems are underrated, overlooked, or lesser-known games that offer great experiences, such as Disco Elysium, Outer Wilds, Hollow Knight, Stardew Valley, Prey (2017), Control, Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice, Titanfall 2, and Mad Max, while "hidden games" also refers to the feature to remove titles from your library for privacy, accessible in Settings > Account Management > Privacy Settings > Hidden Games, notes PlayStation Support and YouTube. 
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Is there any LGBTQ in Zelda?

Although there is no explicit LGBTQ content in the games, some critics have pointed to potential queer characters and themes. For instance, in The Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time (1998), Princess Zelda dresses up as a supposedly male but rather gender ambiguous character named Sheik.
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Why is Metroid not as popular?

The reason is because Metroid is very mature, serious franchise, while Nintendo games always were kid friendly and that's why Nintendo associated with such games.
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Are metroids asexual?

Yes, Metroids can reproduce asexually through cell division when exposed to high levels of beta radiation, which causes them to multiply rapidly, though this usually results in them staying in a larval stage; their natural reproduction involves a Queen laying eggs, but the radiation-induced method is a form of asexual cloning, making them capable of asexual reproduction. 
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What is the #1 most sold game?

The number one best-selling video game of all time is Minecraft, with over 350 million copies sold across platforms, though some sources place Tetris first (around 520 million, largely mobile), depending on how different versions and bundles are counted. Following them are Grand Theft Auto V (around 220 million) and Wii Sports (82.9 million). 
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What happens if you 100% Metroid Dread?

Getting 100% in Metroid Dread primarily unlocks extensive art galleries (Chozo Archives), rewarding you with special images for finding all items in each area and for overall completion, plus unique pictures for beating the game under specific time goals on Normal/Hard; there's no secret boss or extra ending, but completing it unlocks the challenging Dread Mode and Dread Rush modes for ultimate tests of skill.
 
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What game took 15 years to make?

The game famous for taking around 15 years to develop, eventually releasing in 2011, is Duke Nukem Forever, holding the Guinness World Record for the most protracted video game development before Beyond Good & Evil 2 surpassed it for ongoing development. Its notoriously long and troubled production, known as "development hell," involved engine changes, team shifts, and delays, leading to a disappointing reception upon its release.
 
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What is the current #1 game?

The #1 game right now depends on how you measure it (players, sales, or critics), but Counter-Strike 2 leads in concurrent players on Steam, Fortnite, Minecraft, and Roblox are top for monthly active users, while critically acclaimed games like Hollow Knight: Silksong (PC Gamer favorite) and Blue Prince (GameSpot acclaim) are popular choices. 
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What are the big 3 in gaming?

Nintendo, Xbox, and PlayStation (Big 3) hardware and software video game revenue distribution worldwide from July 2023 to June 2024 (in billion U.S. dollars)
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