When it comes to a Metroidvania game, featuring satisfying elements and doling out upgrades at a steady pace can make a title like Afterimage a success. It’s ideal to offer ample opportunities to grow ...

Andrea is a freelance writer who graduated from Portland State University with a Bachelor of Arts in English. She has been playing games her entire life, having grown up on platformers and RPGs. When ...

Writing on video games since 2017, Sam joined the GR ranks in summer 2022. Primarily penning reviews/previews, it's been his pleasure to work with the site. A partiular highlight was when he got to ...

Although 2D games may seem like a thing of the past, they continue to show their worth in the modern age by bringing in new fun tactics and vast maps. From Hollow Knight to Limbo, each installment ...

Xeodrifter offers weapon customization, allowing players to adjust upgrades for specific challenges or boss fights. Afterimage's skill tree offers diverse build freedom, letting players specialize in ...

Hand-drawn anime Metroidvania Afterimage has received a release date of April 25, 2023, for PC via Steam, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X | S. Publisher ...

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