What do you define as a "Metroidvania"?

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What do you define as a "Metroidvania"? Apr 3, 2017 13:42:26 GMT -6

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Post by SOSU on Apr 3, 2017 13:42:26 GMT -6

Basically what the title says,what do you define as a "Metroidvania" games and what makes it different compared to other genres for you?
I define Metroidvanias as games where you explore a large interconnected area,find new abilities to uncover new areas.
I count games from Metroid and Castlevania up to games like Hexen,Hexen 2 and Powerslave (Exhumed in Europe) as Metroidvanias.
But what about you?

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What do you define as a "Metroidvania"? Apr 3, 2017 13:48:09 GMT -6

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Post by zoned87 on Apr 3, 2017 13:48:09 GMT -6

I believe I would define metroidvania as a 2D or 2.5D sidescroller with a large map, backtracking, bosses, weapon upgrades, treasures, hidden passages ect. Hollow Knight which was linked in another thread is a good example in my personal opinion.

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