2d linear games vs metroidvanias

[deleted fren]

Every level is creative and challenging
The game avoids recycling content
Constant flow

Constantly backtracking and wandering around to figure out what to do
Enemies and level design can't be too interesting or difficult because otherwise backtracking would be tedious
Backtracking and unlocking a new path gives a false sense of discovery

 

[endoftheskies]

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Every level is creative and challenging
The game avoids recycling content
Constant flow





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Constantly backtracking and wandering around to figure out what to do
Enemies and level design can't be too interesting or difficult because otherwise backtracking would be tedious
Backtracking and unlocking a new path gives a false sense of discovery

foids shouldn't be allowed to make games lol.

 

[deleted fren]

foids shouldn't be allowed to make games lol.

Troons too.