XGA

Developer / Publisher: Dinar87

Jun 26, 2024

Visual

pixel
side scroll

Structure

exploration
interconnected map
story gated
Semi-Linear

Combat

action
chase scene
stealth

Features

accessibility

Themes

horror
isolation
Sci-Fi

Summary

This is a Metroidvania aiming to continue Metroid Fusion's focus on horror and the SA-X. Explore a huge, interconnected space station, fighting various monsters, upgrades and boss battles. Avoid XGA as getting caught means certain death....

Last updated August 08, 2026

Where to play

- Windows
- Linux
- itch.io

Resources

Links

IGDB

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- Differences
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Very Positive

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- Differences
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