The iconic Journey was released with a crossover filled with references to Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night

Metroidvania, developed by ArtPlay, comes up with many innovations reminding the details of Journey.

Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night has captivated all fans of the metroidvania genre for various reasons, which includes a clear influence of mythical myths. Castlevania: Symphony of the Night and with the participation of former veterans Konami. This combination has allowed the game developed by ArtPlay to enjoy good commercial performance, but its authors want to continue to expand the experience with the most bizarre additions.

Update available on all platformsIn this case, we are talking about a new gate With the iconic Journey signed by Thatgamecompany studio. With an update available on all platforms, Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night introduces a new location with its name. tunnelsIt stands out precisely because of the impressive and gloomy landscapes that are easily identifiable for Journey fans.

The collaboration doesn’t end with just the introduction of this setting, however, as the team behind Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night has also adapted additional elements to the side-scrolling action experience. In this sense, the boss of the game is now guardian dragonDesigned to look like the awesome guardians in Journey and mystical scarfA boost that increases the hero’s stats and gives him extra resistance to Fire and Light.

ArtPlay has been releasing content-laden updates since their game’s release in 2019, and they’ve also confirmed that a sequel is in development. It looks like it will take some time for the studio to share any new news on this sequel, but while we can always enjoy a metroidvania, as we told you earlier in our analysis of Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, it’s presented as follows: a complete, replayable and challenging experience.

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