

This sub-genre gets its name from the Metroid and Castlevania series. (Some players go so far as to insist it must be unintentional to count as true sequence breaking.)

Exploring nonlinear interconnected areas, often resulting in backtracking, especially for new players.

People seem to variably demand some or all of the following traits: The definition of this subgenre varies somewhat depending on whom you ask. Among gamers, Sequence Breaking is a common stunt used to access these areas before the player is "supposed" to. But if not, expect to find hidden Heart Containers in every nook and cranny.ĭespite the openness of the game, progression is usually linear, with the more difficult areas separated by natural barriers such as high shelves, sealed or locked doors, or other obstacles that can only be bypassed by finding specific items or weapons. It often contains mild RPG Elements as well, like stat-boosting equipment or a level system some of these games will have multiple playable characters with different abilities and require the player to switch between them. There are usually many secrets hidden around the game, some far more difficult to obtain than any item required to proceed. The player will often pass many insurmountable obstacles as they explore the game, which they must backtrack to after finding the appropriate item/ability, often made easier by opening Doors To Before. Progress in the game is driven by the discovery of Video Game Tools (actions, abilities, inventory items) that allow the player to navigate obstacles and "unlock" new areas, while also serving as more than just a "key" for example, a weapon powerful enough to destroy certain walls will often deal more damage to enemies, and the ability to climb walls could be used to avoid enemies as well as reach high places. Your typical Metroidvania game is portrayed as a single large area or a set of large areas, broken up into many different rooms, corridors, and open spaces, with Respawning Enemies in most areas.
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A subtype of the Action-Adventure genre, usually with platformer elements, Metroidvania refers to any game containing the major gameplay concepts shared by the Metroid series and later Castlevania games.
