There aren't very many bad Metriodvania games. They probably exist, but the combination of vast open platforming worlds with nonlinear exploration pioneered in Super Metroid and expanded on with Castlevania: Symphony of the Night is one of the most engaging genres around. The XBLA is certainly no stranger to the genre, and titles like Shadow Complex have injected some of that sweet surveying onto the 360. But it's the unassuming Dust: An Elysian Tail, that shines as one of the best examples of the genre on the console.
It's right that we recognize the 12 best indie games of the eight generation of gaming. It would be remiss to ignore the impact they've had.
Hollow Knight was a masterpiece. I cared less for the arena combat (Gods, not in the in-game arena) but everything was tight and the exploration was extremely enjoyable. Absolute masters of their craft in level design. I hope Silk Song gives the bees a second chance since their area was only a short subsection.
Mick Doherty has put together a list of indie games that, in his humble opinion, you need to play at least once in your life.
Eh, its a decent low budget game. Not bad if you're broke and need something to play.
These are games made by a single developer. Serving as proof that you don't need millions of dollars and a team of people to make a amazing game.
