Since the very first Metroid and the debut entry to the Castlevania series came out in 1986‚ the two games have become enormously influential. Some of the best loved PC games‚ from Hollow Knight and Dead Cells to Ori and the Blind Forest and this year';s Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown‚ are examples of the Metroidvania genre named for smashing together their approaches to platformer design. Now‚ to our surprise‚ another classic from Metroid and Castlevania';s era is about to receive a sequel‚ the newly announced Beyond the Ice Palace 2 following up on a predecessor launched 36 years ago. Continue reading After 36 years‚ one obscure PC platformer is suddenly getting a sequel