Metroidvania

• #aka Platform Adventure

Attributes

• large interconnected world map the player can explore, although parts of the world will be inaccessible to the player until they acquire special items, tools, weapons, abilities, or knowledge within the game
• tighter integration of story and level design
• careful design of levels and character controls to encourage exploration and experimentation
• a means for the player to become more invested in their player character through role-playing game elements

References

• https://platformadventure.weebly.com/