Posts Tagged ‘Platformer’

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

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

6.0

Within the Blade (Xbox One) Review

August 10, 2021

Within the Blade has the foundation of a solid stealth/action ninja adventure, the 16-bit visuals are nicely detailed, and each stage can be completed in just a few minutes, ensuring fast gameplay. Unfortunately, several small issues damper the entire [...]

by SquallSnake

8.0

Metaloid: Origin (PS4) Review with stream

August 9, 2021

Sequel to Metagal, Metaloid Origins is a 2D classic run-and-gun action platformer that should please fans of 8 and 16-bit Mega Man titles. There are a total of three playable character, each sporting their own unique abilities which adds quality replay [...]

by SquallSnake

5.0

MouseBot: Escape from CatLab (Xbox One) Review with stream

August 4, 2021

A 3D auto-runner, MouseBot: Escape from CatLab is an uncomplicated on-rails platformer that doesn’t offer much in terms of variety but has approachable design and simplicity. Best played by young gamers and in short bursts, it wouldn’t be fair to [...]

by SquallSnake

7.0

Blitz Breaker (Xbox One) Review with stream

August 2, 2021

Blitz Breaker is the latest in the challenging 2D platforming genre and plays similarly to any of those titles you played before. However, there is one aspect that separates Blitz Breaker from most – the simplified control scheme. Although the player can [...]

by SquallSnake

7.0

Infinitrap: Rehamstered (Xbox One) Review with stream

July 12, 2021

Infinitrap: Rehamstered can probably be most easily described as a top-down Spelunky but with specifically designed levels (not randomly generated). Playing as an Indiana Jones cartoony character, the goal is to grab the golden chalice at the end of [...]

by SquallSnake

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