A Metroidvania showdown, Metroid vs Castlevania.

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spemanig said:

bigtakilla said:
Metroid, not only is it a better 2D game, but it's had a VASTLY better 3D transition.

I think the transition was pretty attrocious, even if it did result in a great game anyway.

Then again, all of Nintendo's big three franchises had really unfaithful transitions, so it's not really fair to pick on just Metroid there.

That's strange because I consider the transition Metroid made from 2D to 3D one of the best ever. Metroid Prime retains all the aspects of what made Metroid games but in a 3D environment.

Answering the OP's question:

1. Metroid wins for me but I do love the Iga-vanias (I've backed Bloodstained and can't wait to play it!)

2. A close race once again but Super Metroid wins. I love replaying that game from start to finish. Also it's one of the most entertaining games to watch speed runs for.

3. Guacamelee would be on top in the non Metroid or Castlevania category. Ori and the Blind Forest was great too but getting locked out of some areas really didn't go down well with me.