PowerSlave

Developer: Lobotomy Software

Publisher: BMG Interactive, Playmates Interactive Entertainment

Sep 26, 1996

Visual

3D
first person

Structure

ability gated
exploration
item gated
Has Hub
Has Overworld
discrete levels
Semi-Linear

Combat

action
Ranged Combat

Features

multiple endings

Themes

gore

Sub-Genre

proto-Metroidvania

Summary

In this first-person shooter, you assume the role of an armed forces specialist dispatched to probe unusual occurrences in the ancient Egyptian city of Karnak. As you delve into the investigation, you discover that alien invaders, with a proclivity for mummifying humans alive, have seized control of the city. Your mission is to navigate through progressively challenging levels, contending with an extraordinary cast of adversaries, to complete the game.

Last updated August 12, 2026

Where to play

- Windows
- Mac
- Linux
- GOG
PlayStation
- PS1

Resources

Links

IGDB

Other

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Developer: Lobotomy Software, Nightdive Studios

Publisher: Nightdive Studios, Throwback Entertainment

2022

89%

Very Positive

929 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- item gated
- Has Overworld
- action
- Ranged Combat
- gore
- 3D
- first person
- Semi-Linear
The Battle of Olympus

Developer: Infinity

Publisher: Brøderbund Software, Imagineer, Nintendo

1988

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- exploration
- Has Hub
- Has Overworld
- action
- Semi-Linear
- proto-Metroidvania
- Differences
- Has Romhack
- 8-Bit
- pixel
- side scroll
- boss gated
- equipment
Super Adventure Island II

Developer / Publisher: Hudson Soft

1994

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- exploration
- item gated
- Has Hub
- discrete levels
- Semi-Linear
- proto-Metroidvania
- Differences
- pixel
- side scroll
- equipment
- RPG
QuackShot Starring Donald Duck

Developer: Ltd., Sega

Publisher: Ltd., Sega, Tec Toy

1991

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- exploration
- item gated
- Has Overworld
- action
- Semi-Linear
- proto-Metroidvania
- Differences
- pixel
- side scroll
- boss gated
- puzzle heavy
Castlevania II: Simon's Quest

Developer / Publisher: Konami

1987

82%

Very Positive

2,264 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- exploration
- Has Hub
- Has Overworld
- multiple endings
- proto-Metroidvania
- Differences
- Has Romhack
- interconnected map
- non linear
- 8-Bit
- pixel
- side scroll
- equipment
- gothic
- leveling
- medieval
Metroid Prime Hunters

Developer / Publisher: Nintendo

2006

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- exploration
- item gated
- action
- Ranged Combat
- 3D
- first person
- discrete levels
- Semi-Linear
- Differences
- Sci-Fi
Monster World IV

Developer: Westone

Publisher: Sega

1994

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- Has Hub
- discrete levels
- Semi-Linear
- proto-Metroidvania
- Differences
- Has Romhack
- pixel
- side scroll
- companion combat
- equipment
- fantasy
Metroid Dreadnought

Developer: TerminusEst13

2014

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- item gated
- action
- Ranged Combat
- 3D
- first person
- discrete levels
- Semi-Linear
- Differences
- unofficial
- Sci-Fi
Metroid II: Return of Samus

Developer: Nintendo

Publisher: Nintendo, Playtronic

1991

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- exploration
- item gated
- action
- Ranged Combat
- multiple endings
- Semi-Linear
- proto-Metroidvania
- Differences
- Has Romhack
- interconnected map
- 8-Bit
- pixel
- side scroll
- contact damage
- isolation
- Sci-Fi
- no map
Blaster Master

Developer: Sun Electronics, SUNSOFT

Publisher: Sun Electronics, SUNSOFT, Tokai Engineering

1988

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- Ranged Combat
- discrete levels
- Semi-Linear
- proto-Metroidvania
- Differences
- Has Romhack
- interconnected map
- 8-Bit
- pixel
- side scroll
- boss gated
- Sci-Fi
- top down
Takeshi no Chousenjou

Developer / Publisher: Taito

1986

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- action
- discrete levels
- Semi-Linear
- proto-Metroidvania
- Differences
- 8-Bit
- pixel
- side scroll
Arzette: The Jewel of Faramore

Developer: Seedy Eye Software

Publisher: Limited Run Games

2024

96%

Overwhelmingly Positive

1,102 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- exploration
- item gated
- Has Overworld
- discrete levels
- Differences
- non linear
- hand drawn
- side scroll
- equipment

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