Platformer

GLO (PS4) Review with stream

October 6, 2021

A tile-based platformer that intentionally limits the player’s view, GLO features heavy trial-and-error gameplay. The higher challenge and demand for repetition might not please everyone but there is no denying the sense of accomplishment upon completing [...]

by SquallSnake

8.0

Ravva And the Cyclops Curse (Xbox One) Review and stream

October 2, 2021

Inspired by NES 8-bit platformers, Ravva and the Cyclops Curse is a linear experience built around four abilities used to defeat monsters and solve environmental puzzles. It is a short journey with a few stubborn moments but is still a decent way to kill [...]

by SquallSnake

3D platformer Pumpkin Jack coming to PS5 and XSX just in time for Halloween

September 28, 2021

Thunderful and Headup revealed that acclaimed 3D platformer Pumpkin Jack is coming to next-gen, with Pumpkin Jack New-Gen Edition hitting PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on October 27th, 2021. The fiery glow of Pumpkin Jack’s carved grin will look [...]

by SquallSnake

Hand-drawn puzzle platformer Haustoria now available on Switch

September 24, 2021

Set off on a unique journey through the mysterious world that powerful cosmic monsters have cursed. Haustoria, a 2D puzzle-platformer with innovative gameplay mechanics and amazing hand-illustrated graphics developed by Antares Games, launches on Nintendo [...]

by SquallSnake

2.5

Heart Chain Kitty (Switch) Review

September 5, 2021

It is easy to see the inspiration behind the platforming mechanics in Heart Chain Kitty. Starting with a limited repertoire, the player slowly unlocks new abilities as level design gets more complex, there are several items to collect, and plenty of [...]

by SquallSnake

5.0

Witchcrafty (Vita) Review

August 27, 2021

Tons of credit must be given to Sometimes You and Pigeon Dev Games for releasing one of the last games to be commercially available on the PlayStation Vita. Witchcrafty, a Metroidvanai-lite, feels like it is the younger brother of Sometimes You’s other [...]

by SquallSnake

Indie 3D platformer Heart Chain Kitty launching soon on Switch

August 12, 2021

Created by solo developer Bernhard Politsch of origamihero games, Heart Chain Kitty is a 3D platformer in the mold of Super Mario Sunshine and Banjo-Kazooie. Fittingly, the game features 40 surreal levels filled with secrets and unique powers-ups – such [...]

by SquallSnake

7.5

Ayo the Clown (Switch) Review

August 12, 2021

Ayo The Clown is a family friendly 2.5D platformer designed for young or inexperienced players. While not has complicated, difficult, or action packed as a Mario, Kirby, or even a Yoshi platformer, Ayo is purposely slower paced and more methodical, making [...]

by SquallSnake

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