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[Fracas]

This is my first giveaway through ModBot. I don't participate in the thread that much, but read it quite a bit and am amazed at the generosity of some of our members. I wanted to go ahead and give something back to you guys. Made it a 24 hour raffle so that the most amount of people would get a chance to win.



Good luck!

Entering! Awesome giveaway!

 

[SteveWinwood]

Zelda OOT is my favourite Metroidvania I wish they'd put that on Steam.

Damn straight.

 

[Knurek]

You use a very broad definition of Metroidvania. I wouldn't consider half of these to fit in the genre.

EDIT Darksiders?

Well, God of Zeldia, close enough for me.

 

[Fireblend]

Dunno if I'd call Bioshock Infinite my GOTY, but it's going to be my Metroidvania of the year for sure.

Spoiler

I haven't played Bioshock Infinite, I just wanted to say that.

 

[Pops Maellard]

With all this negative talk on Bioshock this morning, would anyone actually be interested in playing it? I've got one from the AMD promotion, and I already own the game. If there is genuine interest (and everyone doesn't already have it), I'll throw it on ModBot later.

Was there a lot of negative talk? Saw a few disgruntled people after the horde mode announcement, but everyone seemed excited for the story DLC.

 

[DukeBobby]

The term 'Metroidvania' annoys me for some reason.

 

[Rickenslacker]

The term 'Metroidvania' annoys me for some reason.

Would you prefer Castleroid?

 

[PandaPandaPanda]

The term 'Metroidvania' annoys me for some reason.

good to see i'm not the only one

 

[DutchNeon]

Waiting for Borderlands 2 to get a discount. Missed it during the Steam sales (I bought way too much games EXCEPT Borderlands 2)

 

[nexen]

This is my first giveaway through ModBot. I don't participate in the thread that much, but read it quite a bit and am amazed at the generosity of some of our members. I wanted to go ahead and give something back to you guys. Made it a 24 hour raffle so that the most amount of people would get a chance to win.

Good luck!

You the man.

Would you prefer Castleroid?

.... someone needs to mspaint this.

 

[Zeknurn]

This is my first giveaway through ModBot. I don't participate in the thread that much, but read it quite a bit and am amazed at the generosity of some of our members. I wanted to go ahead and give something back to you guys. Made it a 24 hour raffle so that the most amount of people would get a chance to win.



Good luck!

The amount of entries received will no doubt break Modbot.

 

[Baron von Loathsome]

The term 'Metroidvania' annoys me for some reason.

There could be a much better name for the genre, but it's decent as it is.

 

[morningbus]

The term 'Metroidvania' annoys me for some reason.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAyKJAtDNCw

 

[Volotaire]

Would you prefer Castleroid?

Hehe Bombcast

 

[Out_Of_Ammo]

This is my first giveaway through ModBot. I don't participate in the thread that much, but read it quite a bit and am amazed at the generosity of some of our members. I wanted to go ahead and give something back to you guys. Made it a 24 hour raffle so that the most amount of people would get a chance to win.



Good luck!

That's very generous of you man, thanks! I hope the person that wins it enjoys it, I'm planning to start it myself as soon as I finish Sleeping Dogs (which should be very soon).

 

[Rickenslacker]

Hehe Bombcast

Retronauts did it first. :V

 

[arts&crafts]

Oh my GOD! The combat in Risen 2 is HORRENDOUS. It feels like they programmed it in MS PAINT. You have one attack button x, which is really slow and weak and one defend button, although the enemies attack pretty much constantly so its tough to get an attack off without dying. I have a sword and I am dying to small warthogs.

 

[def sim]

At some point we're going to have to accept there is no alternative to that genre term.

 

[JaseC]

Would you prefer Castleroid?

That sounds like something I'd need to see my doctor about.

 

[Fuu]

24 hours Bioshock Infinite raffle. :lol

ModBot wil be doing overtime today.

 

[TronLight]

This is my first giveaway through ModBot. I don't participate in the thread that much, but read it quite a bit and am amazed at the generosity of some of our members. I wanted to go ahead and give something back to you guys. Made it a 24 hour raffle so that the most amount of people would get a chance to win.



Good luck!

That's very generous of you!

 

[arts&crafts]

This is my first giveaway through ModBot. !

Awesome giveaway! I can't justify buying it because I am unemployed but maybe I can win! Thanks for the chance.

 

[Pestilence11]

Rising Storm by itself is back to -50%.

 

[Fireblend]

Alright everyone, now let's stop quoting XShagrath and hope only a select few see that post during the next 24 hours.

 

[Sinatar]

Oh my GOD! The combat in Risen 2 is HORRENDOUS. It feels like they programmed it in MS PAINT. You have one attack button x, which is really slow and weak and one defend button, although the enemies attack pretty much constantly so its tough to get an attack off without dying. I have a sword and I am dying to small warthogs.

Risen 2 is a disaster, it doesn't get any better when you level up either.

 

[morningbus]

I think what a lot of people have a problem with is that basically any game that has a little bit of back tracking is instantly labeled a Metroidvania.

Inclusion in this genre is so broad it is basically a meaningless distinction. I can make the argument that Sonic CD is a Metroidvania, for example.

 

[nexen]

That sounds like something I'd need to see my doctor about.

You know you have a problem when those things have built their own castle.

I think what a lot of people have a problem with is that basically any game that has a little bit of back tracking is instantly labeled a Metroidvania.

Inclusion in this genre is so broad it is basically a meaningless distinction. I can make the argument that Sonic CD is a Metroidvania, for example.

1) Platformer
2) Heavy exploration element
3) Permanent powerups that open access to new areas
4) Backtracking

Those are what I think need to be there to call something a Metroidvania. Name is lame, sure, but I've never seen an alternative posited that was any better.

 

[Fireblend]

So what are the defining features of a metroidvania?

- It must be a 2D Sidescroller
- It must have some sort of inventory
- It must feature backtracking
- Non-linear stages are preferable

... is that it?

 

[TheDancingWatermelon]

I expected the Castlevania demo to go up with the store update.

Come on Cox, hit the button! Also put the price up, some of us need to budget for the bazillion games coming out this month.

 

[derExperte]

Rising Storm by itself is back to -50%.

Still 75% if you own RO2.

 

[AbundantChoice]

Man.. Warframe... I want to hate you because you are free-to-play... but I actually really dig you, totally janked art style and all. You're basically Mass Effect 3's multiplayer mode on crack cocaine and energy drinks.

This steam sale is going to last me through the new console launches, between Rogue Legacy, KR0, Gunpoint, Mark of the Ninja, Shadowrun Returns, and Warframe. That'll do Steam... that'll do.

 

[XShagrath]

That's very generous of you man, thanks! I hope the person that wins it enjoys it, I'm planning to start it myself as soon as I finish Sleeping Dogs (which should be very soon).

I loved Sleeping Dogs! Was super pissed that something got bugged and it didn't register my 100% completion, so I missed out on that achievement.

 

[scotcheggz]

Recettear finally! Been looking to pick that up since forever, I really should this time.

 

[KarmaCow]

So what are the defining features of a metroidvania?

- It must be a 2D Sidescroller
- It must have some sort of inventory
- It must feature backtracking
- Non-linear stages are preferable

... is that it?

I think the most important thing is that progression is gated through acquiring abilities rather than straight up keys.

 

[morningbus]

So what are the defining features of a metroidvania?

- It must be a 2D Sidescroller
- It must have some sort of inventory
- It must feature backtracking
- Non-linear stages are preferable

... is that it?

People call the Batman games metroidvanias and those don't really feature the first two points on your list.

 

[Kuroyume]

So what are the defining features of a metroidvania?

- It must be a 2D Sidescroller
- It must have some sort of inventory
- It must feature backtracking
- Non-linear stages are preferable

... is that it?

A map.

 

[YianGaruga]

So what are the defining features of a metroidvania?

- It must be a 2D Sidescroller
- It must have some sort of inventory
- It must feature backtracking
- Non-linear stages are preferable

... is that it?

Non-linearity (which includes "backtracking") should be way higher up the list. It's the single most important thing that modern entries seem to lack.

Inventories are optional. Is Metroid not a Metroidvania? Or does the -vania come from the RPG elements?

 

[nexen]

So what are the defining features of a metroidvania?

- It must be a 2D Sidescroller
- It must have some sort of inventory
- It must feature backtracking
- Non-linear stages are preferable

... is that it?

Metroid Prime isn't a 2D sidescroller.

 

[didamangi]

Where's my Castlevania demo and Pre-Purchase price steam?

 

[Grief.exe]

So what are the defining features of a metroidvania?

- It must be a 2D Sidescroller
- It must have some sort of inventory
- It must feature backtracking
- Non-linear stages are preferable

... is that it?

The definition is somewhat loose, that is why you see people misusing the term constantly.

But the hard definition would be a game with non-linear exploration that hinges on items being found to progress further.
Mild RPG elements can be a added as well.

It doesn't have to be 2D.

 

[JawesomeJaw]

Exploratory action games rock guys.

 

[greendomo's ghost]

I think the most important thing is that progression is gated through acquiring abilities rather than straight up keys.

This. That and the backtracking to previous areas that are now accessible due to your new abilities.

 

[Kuroyume]

A Metroidvania is anything like Super Metroid. The vania refers to any Castlevania after SOTN, Can't remeber of the SNES or Genisis Castlevanias were like Metroid. But Metroidvania specifically refers to Super Metroid. May as well take the reference to Castlevania out.

 

[Motorbreath]

Bioshock 1&2 pack is back on amazon.com for 4.99$. Sweet deal.

 

[Sinatar]

A metroidvania is purely defined by it's environment. The game has to take place in a large interconnected space where progression is locked behind obtaining special skills/weapons that allow you to progress. Doesn't matter if it's 2d or 3d or if it has RPG elements or not.

 

[Sportbilly]

This is my first giveaway through ModBot. I don't participate in the thread that much, but read it quite a bit and am amazed at the generosity of some of our members. I wanted to go ahead and give something back to you guys. Made it a 24 hour raffle so that the most amount of people would get a chance to win.

Good luck!

I already have it, so won't enter, but that's a cracking give-away, very generous.

 

[Grief.exe]

A Metroidvania is anything like Super Metroid. The vania refers to any Castlevania after SOTN, Can't remeber of the SNES or Genisis Castlevanias were like Metroid. But Metroidvania specifically refers to Super Metroid. May as well take the reference to Castlevania out.

Pre SOTN Castlevanias were linear 2D action games.

 

[Rawket Lawnchair]

This is my first giveaway through ModBot. I don't participate in the thread that much, but read it quite a bit and am amazed at the generosity of some of our members. I wanted to go ahead and give something back to you guys. Made it a 24 hour raffle so that the most amount of people would get a chance to win.



Good luck!

Thanks a lot for the opportunity mate.

Good luck all.

 

[YianGaruga]

A Metroidvania is anything like Super Metroid. The vania refers to any Castlevania after SOTN, Can't remeber of the SNES or Genisis Castlevanias were like Metroid. But Metroidvania specifically refers to Super Metroid. May as well take the reference to Castlevania out.

Not true. The "vania" was specifically added after SOTN and refers to the RPG elements it added to the genre.

 

[JaseC]

Where's my Castlevania demo and Pre-Purchase price steam?

There have been conflicting reports as to whether the demo is due today or tomorrow.