Metroidvanias might share qualities with a number of other video games, but these definitive qualities make up the signature features of the genre.
From PlayStation to Xbox, Nintendo's influences on the game industry are widespread.
Samus has had a long journey in her bounty-hunting career, and these Metroid games highlight some of her best work.
One of the developers of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond discusses how he created the HUD and UI for Samus' visor for the upcoming game.
The Metroid series is a long-running sci-fi shooter, but these games are arguably the best places to start.
Metroid Prime 4 finally has its long-awaited release window, but Nintendo has other projects it should get to before that point.
Why Metroid Prime 4 could be a cross-gen title.
Announced during the recent Nintendo Direct, Nintendo World Championships NES Edition will offer some exciting challenges for classic NES games.
Nintendo Switch Online's Expansion Pack is getting a surprise update that will add four classic games to the lineup.
Certain bosses in Nintendo's Metroid franchise are notorious for their difficulty. These examples tend to stand out.
Not all Metroidvania games are high-speed adrenaline rushes — some puzzle games will have you flexing your mind as well as your reflexes.
Many powerful women exist in video games, but not all of them are friendly. Here are the strongest female bosses that gamers can face.
A former Epic Games lead talks about the reveal that Samus was going to come to Fortnite at one point, and explains why it never happened.
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Aliens have been a threat in video games for decades, but these alien races stand out as the most powerful digital extraterrestrials around.
Super Metroid debuted on the SNES 30 years ago today, becoming what many consider one of the best games of all time and inspiring an entire genre.
A dedicated Metroid fan is recreating the original NES game in the style of Metroid 2 to work on the Game Boy handheld console.
A notable gaming industry insider provides an encouraging update regarding Nintendo and Retro Studios' elusive Metroid Prime 4.
These Metroidvania protagonists are recognized by video game fans everywhere. They defined the genre thanks to their iconic designs.
Metroidvanias often pack tons of action into their backtracking and map-expanding formula, but these genre entries make stealth the priority.
