Replacing Metroidvania
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A playful dissection of the popular genre term and how video games can move on to better, more descriptive phrases.
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Gives off “Umm, actually” vibes. Metroidvania is a useful term.

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I kind of liked their take. The arkham games example was convincing.

Even if people don’t agree, I feel It’s just their opinion and downvoting is a bit harsh.

Eh IDK if it’s just my mood… but i am feeling generous.

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