There are few indie developers around that are as simultaneously revered and underrated as the Toronto based Drinkbox Studios. Making a name for itself during the age of PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita, Drinkbox is best known for indie hits such as Tales From Space: Mutant Blobs Attack , Guacamelee! , and Severed , and currently the only game that hasn’t been released on PS Plus is the 2018 Metroidvania platformer , Guacamelee!
It’s the last Wednesday of the month, which means Sony has announced the free PlayStation Plus games for November 2020. But with November 2020 seeing the launch of Sony’s next-generation PS5 console, this month’s PS Plus lineup is especially interesting. As it turns out, PlayStation Plus subscribers will be able to claim three free PS Plus games for November 2020, on top of all the games set to be featured in the PS Plus Collect
Most good Metroidvanias thrive on satisfying players out of the mere act of exploration itself, and Hollow Knight is no exception to this golden rule. Exploring every nook and cranny of this intriguing world is a marvelous experience and something that no self-respecting fan of good Metroidvanias should miss out
Three years after its launch, Hollow Knight continues to hold a special place in the collections of many gamers. It’s simple-yet-effective gameplay style, enthralling atmosphere, and impeccable art are hard to top. We’ll have to wait and see if the game’s own sequel, Hollow Knight: Silksong , can surpass its predecessor when it eventually relea
Both of the Ori games have been particularly praised for their beautiful artwork and atmospheric audio. While the tone of the games might not be quite as dark as Hollow Knight ‘s, Ori’s forest-home possess a melancholy, haunting beauty. The various twisted creatures that Ori must contend against are more classic Halloween fare. Some particular standouts are Shriek the insane, half-petrified owl, and Mora the spore-corrupted spider qu
In any case, the free PS Plus games for November 2020 set a clear precedent for how the program will be handled on the PS5. Bugsnax being available for two months seems to confirm that free PS Plus games on PS5 will sometimes be available for longer than just one month. We already know that Destruction AllStars will be free on PS Plus for two months beginning in February, though it’s unclear what will the gap from January to Febru
Salt and Sanctuary is an indie RPG-platformer developed by a one-man studio. It’s been accurately described by critics as a combination of Dark Souls and Castlevania . In particular, the game draws inspiration from 1997’s Castlevania: Symphony of the Night . Proudly wearing the influence of these heavy-hitters on its sleeve, it’s impressive that Salt and Sanctuary retains its own identity so well. The game uses a 2D, hand-drawn art-style that simply bleeds unsettling horror. As players guide their blank-slate protagonist across a dark and dangerous world, they must contend with evils both great and sm
The Metroidvania-style map of Hollow Knight holds many secrets, including a hidden area called the Junk Pit that you can access. The kingdom of Hallownest offers a lot to you, the Knight, as you explore new regions for treasure to help you on your continuing journey. Be prepared to face many bosses in the Junk Pit, as this location holds additional battles added to the game through
From the entrance to the Royal Waterways , head left and down to where the bench is located, then keep heading down and to the right to the bottom. From here, head back to the left from the bottom level , then back up to the top left of the map to reach a new a
One of the updates called Gods and Glory introduced many bosses that can only be reached when you find a certain creature within the Junk Pit. Some of the hardest bosses in Hollow Knight can be found here, who give you rewards for their defeats. Normally, the Junk Pit is a relatively unimportant spot to visit on your map, unless you are interested in learning more about the game’s l
Set in the Underworld of Greek mythology, Hades puts players in control of Zagreus, a young god trying to escape to Olympus. Unfortunately, Zagreus is the son of Hades , and must battle his way out of their hellish home to escape. He is aided in this by the other Greek gods, who offer gifts in the form of permanent buffs. Players must use these gifts to escape the Underworld, along with whatever weapons, upgrades, healing items, or keys they’ve acqui