I Can’t Believe These METROIDVANIA Are This Good

Описание: While everyone was busy waiting for the next big hollow-knight-sized update, 2025 quietly became one of the most innovative years for the genre in history. From the precision parrying of Nine Sols to the surreal, layer-deep mysteries of Animal Well, we are diving deep into 15 underrated masterpieces that you probably missed in the last 18 months.

In this video, we aren’t just skimming the surface. We’re doing a Deep Dive Analysis into the mechanics, world-building, and "X-Factor" of each title. Whether you want a high-speed robotic ballet like MIO: Memories in Orbit or a dark fantasy summoner like Ender Magnolia, there is something here for every fan of the "Search Action" genre.

🔥 Featured Games in this Video:

MIO: Memories in Orbit – High-speed robotic movement on a dying ark.

Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist – The hauntingly beautiful sequel to Ender Lilies.

Nine Sols – The "Taopunk" Sekiro-lite that redefines 2D combat.

Animal Well – A neon puzzle-box where every pixel is a secret.

Biomorph – You literally become the enemies you defeat.

Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus – Aerial combat inspired by Japanese folklore.

Constance – A paintbrush-wielding artist fighting inner demons.

Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo – The "Yoyovania" revolution.

Somber Echoes – Greco-Roman sci-fi horror in deep space.

Blade Chimera – Time-bending pixel art from the masters at Team Ladybug.

Tales of Kenzera: Zau – A rhythmic journey through Bantu mythology.

Gestalt: Steam & Cinder – Classic 32-bit steampunk vibes with modern polish.

Mandragora – A brutal 2.5D Soulslike with deep RPG systems.

Guns of Fury – The explosive Run-and-Gun Metroidvania hybrid.

Lone Fungus: Melody of Spores – The ultimate platformer’s prequel.

⏲️ Timestamps: 00:00 - The State of Metroidvanias in 2026 02:30 - MIO: Memories in Orbit 05:00 - Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist 07:30 - Nine Sols 10:00 - Animal Well 12:30 - Biomorph 15:00 - Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus 17:30 - Constance 20:00 - Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo 22:30 - Somber Echoes 25:00 - Blade Chimera 27:30 - Tales of Kenzera: Zau 30:00 - Gestalt: Steam & Cinder 32:30 - Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree 35:00 - Guns of Fury 37:30 - Lone Fungus: Melody of Spores 40:00 - Which one should you play first?