Yep, came here to say this. A side scrolling platformer does not a Metroidvania make. Was this article written by AI or does the author not know what a Metroidvania is? Either way, removing this side from my news feed.
EXOK Games, the developer behind the hit metroidvania, Celeste, has revealed that it has cancelled Earthblade, its next game. The decision was made due to a disagreement between core team members among other reasons.