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Topic	If "metroidvania" games were given a proper genre name...
Giant_Aspirin 07/08/19 11:31:58 AM #43:	Tyranthraxus posted... Giant_Aspirin posted... Tyranthraxus posted... For the most part a metroidvania is just an action adventure game in 2D with a bunch of platforming. metroidvania is just a much more specific version of the action adventure genre. i think the term is specific to games where you obtain upgrades as you progress that unlock access to new areas Sure but how is that different from literally any other action adventure game? Like, take a look at Legend of Zelda: Link to the Past. Tons of shit you find in the game can be used to go back to other places you've already been and gain access to new areas for more items and powerups. sure, but not all "action adventure" games feature those mechanics. and while LoZ does frequently use the "return here later when you have a specific upgrade to access this area" thing, it feels like the game has so much more going on and that isn't quite the focus, which is why i'd be hesitant to call LoZ a "metroidvania". defining genres for games has the same problems as defining genres for music, or other entertainment. things often span multiple genres and its so easy to find an instance of a game from one genre that has element(s) from other(s). --- Playing: Dragon Quest XI, Vermintide 2 I suppose it will all make sense when we grow up <cite>Giant_Aspirin posted [p:924403172] in If "m... [t:77847666]...</cite> <quote><cite>Tyranthraxus posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Giant_Aspirin posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Tyranthraxus posted...</cite> <quote>For the most part a metroidvania is just an action adventure game in 2D with a bunch of platforming. metroidvania is just a much more specific version of the action adventure genre.</quote> i think the term is specific to games where you obtain upgrades as you progress that unlock access to new areas</quote> Sure but how is that different from literally any other action adventure game? Like, take a look at Legend of Zelda: Link to the Past. Tons of shit you find in the game can be used to go back to other places you've already been and gain access to new areas for more items and powerups.</quote> sure, but not all "action adventure" games feature those mechanics. and while LoZ does frequently use the "return here later when you have a specific upgrade to access this area" thing, it feels like the game has so much more going on and that isn't quite the focus, which is why i'd be hesitant to call LoZ a "metroidvania". defining genres for games has the same problems as defining genres for music, or other entertainment. things often span multiple genres and its so easy to find an instance of a game from one genre that has element(s) from other(s). --- Playing: Dragon Quest XI, Vermintide 2 I suppose it will all make sense when we grow up</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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