Maximum Games - Afterimage Deluxe Edition PS5

Afterimage is seriously one of the best metroidvanias out there. It is more similar to Castlevania as there are level ups, equipment, and different weapons. The game is gorgeous, every area has a lot of detail on the map which says a lot because the game is HUGE. The developers definitely put work into this game and it shows. Difficulty is present, as with most games of this genre. This is not a game you can win without learning patterns. There are also times when you enter an area you are not yet supposed to be. With how big the game is, you can always explore and come back to a difficult area and finish it no problem. Overall 5/5 game and one my my favorites now. Read more

Beautifully hand drawn metroidvania with some anime sprinkled on top. I would say this title is not so much about going into difficult arenas and being overwhelmed, But about exploration and unlocking certain moves that you can do in order to visit said area. It also has an arsenal of locked moves you can unlock as you grind your way through the story. The main character is awesome, the side character is obnoxious but after a while you learn to tune him out, That being said this game is NOT a cakewalk, the bosses won’t just let you get past them like it’s nothing. It’s about learning their patterns and trying again when you eventually fail the first time on the third boss encounter, This game has a whole lot going for it, And obnoxious voice acting on your co star aside, It shouldn’t be missed. One of the best indie games of the year, pick this one up! 4.5/5 🌟 Read more

I'm beyond impressed with this half priced metroidvania. They've done a lot of patches and fixed some major issues. This game is massive and I constantly get lost In a fun way. Fluid combat, great graphics, voice acting is good and still has its challenges. Some areas can be too large and daunting to figure out where to go and how to get around but it's still very enjoyable. Read more

It’s truly astonishing how big and beautiful this game is. It has the mesmerizing art quality of Ori, combined with the slick gameplay and combat of SOTN and Bloodstained. Clocking in at 35hrs it’s also one of, if not the longest in the genre - yet it never gets old. You’ll get sucked in like an RPG. Read more

One of my favorite Metroidvanias. They definitely took inspiration from HollowKnight they even have some Easter eggs in the game. There are different endings so make sure to read up on it. Definitely recommend it if you enjoy Metroidvanias. Read more

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Independent company tried very hard to make a metrovania game. Not the best, but the effort is there. Read more

This is a fun little metroid Vania game for the price. Would recommend. Read more