I’m a big fan of these kinda games where you explore an area collect items/level up to fight bosses.
My favorite is Order of Ecclesia for the DS. It was just great gameplay, a decent story, and great art.
I’m kinda unfamiliar with the new games in the genre, so I’d appreciate any suggestions. And is there a community of people who design those games?
It’s not a metroidvania, but Prey hits the same “hell yeah new tool” part of my brain. The gloo gun, nerf gun, and a couple of the psi abilities recontextualize a lot of places you’ve already seen and it’s super cool.