Metroidvania is a genre that calls out to some of the greatest 2D side-scrolling action-adventure titles ever made, as they expanded gaming beyond certain limitations that were placed upon it before. Since then, plenty of teams, including Raven Travel Studios, have tried to put their own spin on things. The latest “spin” is the satire-infused game Fantasy Network, which is out right now on Steam. It’s definitely not a title you’re expecting when you look at its visuals and how things actually play. You can learn more about it below:

Fantasy Network is a playful metroidvania that combines exploration, platforming and umbrella-based combat with an in- game social network. Players travel through a colorful fantasy world where po sts, followers, likes and online fame are woven directly into the adventure.

Along the way, players will meet an eccentric cast of characters, discover new locations and abilities, face unusual enemies, and take part in.

Talent Competitions built around a varied selection of minigames. The result is a light-hearted adventure that offers a less serious take on the metroidvania genre while exploring the strange pressures of life online.

Other features of the title include:

• Explore a colorful interconnected fantasy world filled with unusual chara cters, hidden paths, and new abilities.
  Fight enemies using an umbrella and a growing selection of combat moves.
• Build an online following through an in- game social network where posts, likes and fame matter.
• Participate in Talent Competitions featuring varied minigames and challenges. Experience a playful, light-hearted take on the metroidvania formula.
• Discover a handcrafted adventure created by a smallindependent Italian studio.

So, what are you waiting for? Dive in and see just how much you can “network” and unlock in this thrilling, and hilarious, adventure!