
Metroid-like enemies called Jellies, which have a queen appear in the game. The 2004 indie game Cave Story, another pivotal game in the Metroidvania genre was inspired in part by Metroid, one of the childhood favorite games of the director Daisuke Amaya. Beginning with Symphony of the Night, Castlevania games borrowed influences from Super Metroid. Super Metroid was universally acclaimed upon release and was said to have revolutionized gaming.
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The word "Metroidvania" is a portmanteau of Metroid and Castlevania, two game series that are credited with creating this genre. The player often comes across obstacles that require an extra ability, and must find this ability before backtracking to the obstacle. "Metroidvania" is a genre of 2-D or 2.5D platforming action-adventure games that emphasize non-linear exploration and story, with access to new areas restricted until new abilities are gained. Super Metroid is viewed as the game that started this genre. Yoshio Sakamoto on the popularity of indie Metroidvanias. And it really solidified the ability of this desire to creating another 2D Metroid game.


People are excited about the genre, and so from a marketing stand point, understanding that that market exists, it’s been helpful to have all of those people clamoring for them. I know there are a lot, but I haven’t played them, it however, one thing I think we’ve learned from that is, there’s a need for this there's a thirst for that genre. This article is written from the Real Life point of view
