[STEAM] The best Metroidvania games on console

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What are the best Metroidvania games? A portmanteau of 'Metroid' and 'Castlevania' - the two pioneering series of the genre - the best Metroidvania games typically plonk you down in a vast, two-dimensional world. However, you won't quite be able to explore the world in its entirety from the off, as certain areas are gated behind specific milestones, key items, or powers that you'll have to complete or collect during your journey.

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, there are plenty of magnificent Metroidvanias to play. Some have even found their way onto lists of the

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full-stop - our own included. As many of the games on our best Metroidvania games list require quick reflexes and expert platforming, you'll want to have your

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