“Metroidvania” games aren’t my thing, either. On paper they are, because they’re basically the next step up from traditional Castlevania, Shovel Knight, Zelda 2, and Ducktales. But, IMO, none of the Metroidvania-types will ever be Faxanadu! :D
That said, Faxanadu would be shit for modern players. No one outside of my generation should play it.
IMO, beat em ups and hack n slash are more satisfying than Metroidvania-types, especially with multiplayer (local). And I also much prefer traditional Castlevania and the other aforementioned games.
But, if you want to enjoy a certain type of game, perhaps you have to be in the right mood for it. If you’re a depressive person, try RPGs and adventure games… I find in my emptiest times, they’re the best ones. Angry mood… hack n slash and beat em up :D
Anger and emptiness… what are some other moods…
Oh yeah! Extreme cheeriness! Every game is fun on those days.
I describe myself as a little dose of toxic masculinity.
