Game Design Deep Dive : Metroidvania

Game Design Critic and expert Joshua Bycer is back with another entry in the Game Design Deep Dive series for a look at one of the most popular, and confusing, genres out there.Metroidvania is a genre of high-highs and low-lows, and Josh is taking up the task to explain what a metroidvania is, the very long history and variety of it, and what you need to do to create one yourself. • A look at the history of metroidvania design• A primer on 2D platforming UI/UX• Explaining the design and specific elements that make a metroidvania orcould be applied to other genres• Perfect for designers and students alike