Drova really surprised me as well! I usually have a hard time sticking with RPG games but I couldn’t stop playing this one. The different factions were fun, loved the world building and surprise interactions and really enjoyed how the terrain was almost a puzzle sometimes. Hidden entrances to move up or down terrain and access chests or secret areas.
I’ve been trying to find another game like it but have failed so far.
That’s super cool of you! Merry Christmas.
I’d love Deatiny 2 Legacy Collection, can finally play with my friends.
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Surprised it hasn’t been mentioned yet but Aeterna Noctis is one of my favorites and I have played a LOT of metroidvanias. Some of the platforming sections are quite difficult but there is an easier mode with easier enemies and platforming. It has a huge map and some really cool mechanics I haven’t seen before.
Edit: a couple more I thought of that aren’t listed. HAAK is a fun one, another one with some interesting mechanics and a fun story too. Souldiers is more of a 2d RPG game but it still has some Metroid mechanics. Four classes you can play as with a good story.
I have actually played some CrossCode, it’s a surprisingly a big game! I fell off of it after ten ish hours for some reason but plan to eventually go back. Love the world it is set in and the characters.