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2018 PCPlayStationXboxNintendo Switch 19.50 € 👍 93 % Very positive, 11,860 reviews on Steam

A ninja platformer that begins as an 8-bit romp and, through time travel, opens up into a 16-bit Metroidvania full of deadpan humor. Precise sword fighting and the satisfying cloudstep mid-air jump make movement a joy.

What defines The Messenger:

  • Lots of humour
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Lots to discover
  • Fantasy setting

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Shantae: Risky's Revenge

92 %

2010 PCPlayStation

  • Lots of humour
  • Lots to discover
  • Fantasy setting

A charming 2D Metroidvania where half-genie Shantae whips her hair and uses dance transformations to explore deserts, caves and forests. Smooth, expressive sprite animation and cheeky humor define the adventure.

Guacamelee! 2

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A vibrant luchador Metroidvania that blends fast brawler combat with precise platforming and a constant stream of jokes and meme references. Mexican folklore meets multiverse hopping, and it can be played in co-op.

Landstalker

Lots of humour

An isometric action adventure starring treasure hunter Nigel and his fairy companion Friday, mixing sword combat, tricky platforming puzzles and witty dialogue on a treasure-filled island.

Demon Turf

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A snappy, cheeky 3D platformer where you play the demon Beebz, using momentum-based movement, punches and self-placed checkpoints to race through tricky levels on the road to becoming Demon Queen.

Rabi-Ribi

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A fast-paced anime Metroidvania starring a bunny girl who mixes hammer combos, magic and bullet-hell boss fights. The colorful island is packed with secrets and upgrades to find.

Shovel Knight

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A lovingly crafted NES-style platformer where a shovel-wielding knight pogo-bounces through varied stages, digs up treasure and battles a colorful cast of rival knights. Tight controls, charming humor and a superb chiptune soundtrack make it a modern classic.

Shantae: Half-Genie Hero

Distinctive, stylised art style

A charming 2.5D platformer where half-genie Shantae uses her hair whip and dance transformations to move through hand-animated stages. Lots of humor, bright cartoon visuals and ability-gated exploration define the experience.

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