How To Make A Metroidvania Map

Today I will explain how I design the maps for Astra: Fading Stars using the formula of Hollow Knight.
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This video is part of a devlog series about indie game development made with Godot Engine.
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[@alucard-kj4fu]

This video needs more views. Definitely one of the better and more in depth videos about metroidvania map design. You earned a new subscriber!

[@kilogalaxia2035]

Thank you friend, glad you found it useful!

[@d00mnoodle24]

Don't forget to always include a collectible that you can only obtain using the new movement upgrade you've just unlocked. For example if you give wall climb to a player put a collectible on a small inset of a wall

[@kilogalaxia2035]

Yes, you're right!

[@Gnidel]

I think it's the best when it's set on obvious backtrack path. Otherwise it would be just annoying padding for players who want 100%.

[@hellblazer8543]

im gonna keep this as my primary reference once i start level design on my metroidvania game. subbed

[@kilogalaxia2035]

Thank you my friend! Good luck on your game

[@coreyhansen9711]

Step 1: *Put half 2/3rds of the map underground*

[@kilogalaxia2035]

That's the most common approach yeah

[@cyberia1998]

Or have it in a giant building/structure

[@andreilsero]

Awesome content, super helpful!

[@PJutch]

Awesome video, very informative and inspiring!

[@kilogalaxia2035]

Thank you very much!

[@SacredHeart18]

This is super helpful, thank you!

[@Firdge]

amazing video. thanks!!!

[@michaeledwards6890]

This was really in depth and awesome, I kept getting stuck because i have not provided myself with enough guidelines yet, and am just getting ahead of myself.

[@kilogalaxia2035]

Thank you, my friend!

[@evripidis_b.]

Keep up the good work!

[@wikdpi]

Not bad, really unique and informative

[@kilogalaxia2035]

Thank you!!

[@nick-youtube]

Great content ^ ^

[@kilogalaxia2035]

Thanks!!

[@oneizzyjones]

What program did you use to draw the minimap?

[@kilogalaxia2035]

Krita

[@johanandersson8646]

Interesting and well-done video!
I mean no disrespect, your English is good, but you could look at a couple of videos and learn how to pronounce metroidvania properly.

[@kilogalaxia2035]

Thank you my friend! You know here in Greece we are known for our worse english accent so sorry about that...