Shantae
Shantae is a Side-scroll, Platform, and Single-player Metroidvania video game created by WayForward Technologies and published by Capcom. It is the first installment in the series and revolves around the adventures of the eponymous half-genie Shantae. According to the plot, they must travel across the land to foil the domination plans of the evil lady. During the quest, the protagonist will learn how to perform various dance moves and obtain items which make her powerful and stronger as well as unlocking new locations and abilities, leading her to face off enemies in her hideout. The games throw the player into the role of the female protagonist who needs to traverse throughout the world contains several areas, to fend off an evil pirate. The default attack of the player involves using her long hair like a whip. She can also use gems collected from taking down enemies to buy new items. The game introduces a day/night cycle with foes becoming powerful during the night time. With immersive gameplay, superb storyline, and cool visuals, Shantae is the best game to play.
#1 Sundered
Sundered is a Single-player Metroidvania video game developed and published by Thunder Lotus Games for Multiple Platforms. The game is represented in hand-drawn art-style, and it mixes Action and Platform elements to offer engaging gameplay. In the game, the player as Eshe, who is a wanderer in the destroyed environment, stuck in ever-changing caverns full of waves of terrifying enemies. During the gameplay, the player has to harness the power of evil relic to take down gigantic bosses. The player experiences the beautiful hand-drawn animation and art where he battles against the epic boss to save the world from destruction. The game features hundreds of upgrades, and several characters build. There are several endings, depending on the actions of the player. He can navigate the world from a side-scroll perspective while experiencing dynamic encounters against waves of enemies. Sundered includes prominent features such as Unique Character Abilities, Multiple Endings, Dynamic Encounters, Hundreds of Upgrades, and more.
#2 Apotheon
Apotheon is an Adventure, Platform, Metroidvania, Single-player and Multiplayer video game developed and published by Alientrap. The game acts as the 2nd commercial title and uses the unique art-style based on Ancient Greek Pottery. In ancient times, the lords have begun to punish the humanity, resenting their defiance and arrogance among their societies. The king of the warriors has forced his children to fend off giving their gifts of life to the planet Earth, so all the humans are soon deprived of food, animals and even daylight. The game revolves around 2D Action gameplay and comes with an art-style and heroic narrative focused on Greek mythology. During the game, the player commands the protagonist named Nikandreos, a young and brave warrior, who needs to battle against Olympian warriors with the help of Hera. The player can use a variety of weapons, including knives, bows, spears, and more. There are three different difficulty settings such as easy, normal and hard from which the player can select his favourite one according to his skills.