The 2.5D retro-futuristic platformer Replaced is delayed due to the ongoing war in Ukraine. The developers behind Replaced announced today that the game is not coming out until next year. Sad Cat Studios, the studio behind the game, is based in Belarus with developers in neighboring countries. The announcement was made via Twitter. Here is the … Read more
Nintendo is celebrating Kirby’s 30th anniversary this year. Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack just added Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards to its slowly-growing Nintendo 64 collection of games on the Switch console. Originally released in 2000, Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards is a platformer from HAL Laboratory, the makers of the first two Super … Read more
Ready to clown around? Ayo the Clown is an indie game that you could easily miss scrolling through the Xbox Store, Nintendo eShop, or Steam. This colorful game with a kid-friendly facade looked interesting when I first heard about it. (I wrote about it in this news article in March.) Thankfully, it also has some … Read more
Mastiff has announced a partnership with Indonesian indie developer Clay Game Studio to publish the beautifully weird platformer Faerie Afterlight on Steam. In Faerie Afterlight, the player controls Kimo and Wispy – a lonely creature from the depths and a young fairy – who must traverse the wistful world of Lumina to gather missing beams of light and save the world … Read more
Indie developer Aurogon Shanghai today announced that its hand-drawn 2D action-adventure Afterimage is now fully funded. “Surpassing the initial funding target in just 40 hours, the Afterimage Kickstarter campaign is now over 260% funded with more than 1,100 backers in one week,” the studio says. The studio says that they will continue to reveal new … Read more
Floogen combines platforming and claymation. Red Deer Games has announced the launch of Floogen on Nintendo Switch. The game comes from solo indie developer Ian Levesque who specializes in the art of animation. Floogen was created using real stop-motion animation. So there are elements made of cardboard, clay, paper, tape, and more. The world resembles … Read more
Eastasiasoft has confirmed the upcoming console release date for Ayo the Clown. If you’re unfamiliar with it, Ayo the Clown is a colorful and charming 2.5D action platformer. It was released last year on PC via Steam to generally positive user reviews. Here are more details on the game’s story: In Ayo’s hometown, things are … Read more
Batman: The Video Game is one of my favorite games on the Nintendo Entertainment System. Based loosely on Batman (1989) starring Michael Keaton, Kim Basinger, Billy Dee Williams, and Jack Nicholson, this classic is one of the best licensed video games on the NES. The Sunsoft game is a mix of platformer and old-school action. … Read more
A modernized ’90s platformer? This is what Pixelgogo offers us with its new demo of Super Catboy. Assemble Entertainment and Pixelgogo announced today that a fun-filled demo of their new game, Super Catboy, is available now at the Steam Next Fest. The news was revealed by a unique teaser that portrays the fun of this … Read more
A fast, pixelated, and fun-filled platformer. Inukari: Chase of Deception, a retro-style platformer from Einzelartig Games and Red Deer Games, is coming to Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S. Immerse yourself in the realm of pixel art from the past. Be quick and decisive, and don’t forget to reminisce about the good old jump … Read more
The final update of Wunderling brings a ton of content. Wunderling, Bitwave Games’ colorful platform adventure game, will receive its newest free update in March. Wunderling DX will add a new planet with 14 levels, new objects, story beats, and a speedrun timer. All in all, there are 128 levels distributed across 18 different worlds, … Read more
Handy Games’ 2D music platformer can be played on any platform or mobile device. Handy Games and Bad Dream Games have announced that One Hand Clapping is now accessible on all platforms and mobile devices. This unique vocal game teaches you how to manage your voice while saving a wonderful cosmos from eternal stillness. A … Read more
Marsupilami: Hoobadventure is a surprisingly decent platformer. Although it’s rated E with a design that seems geared towards a younger audience, the gameplay is actually fairly challenging. Honestly, while it looked cute, I was expecting a run-of-the-mill platformer. And although Marsupilami: Hoobadventure certainly checks a lot of the boxes that you would expect from a … Read more
Experience an adventure with George the Giraffe while supporting the programs at Valley Children’s Hospital. Castle on the Coast, the world’s first video game specially developed for a children’s hospital, was announced today. It comes from Klabater, Valley Children’s Hospital, and Big Heart Productions. This 3D platformer starring George the Giraffe, the official mascot of … Read more
After launching on PC via Steam and receiving 96% positive reviews, the release of Little Bug on consoles is coming in fast. Red Deer Games, in collaboration with Buddy System, published a new trailer for Little Bug today, showcasing several gameplay features. Even more significantly, console players now have a release date for the game … Read more
Cyjin: The Cyborg Ninja provides lightning-fast platforming by relying on the mouse, creating a significant challenge for platformer enthusiasts. Aiya Games, a Thai indie studio, announced today that their upcoming precision platformer, Cyjin: The Cyborg Ninja, is coming to PC via Steam later this month. It looks like a pretty interesting game. So read on … Read more
Escape the fantasy world with Nyah in the action platformer Little Bug. Today, Red Deer Games and Buddy System, an American indie development firm, unveiled their new collaborative project, Little Bug. This action-platformer is arriving this year for Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Switch, courtesy of Red Deer Games, and tells the narrative of … Read more
The next-gen edition of Pumpkin Jack allows gamers to go up to 4K at 60FPS or 4K at 30FPS with ray-tracing. Headup and Nicolas Meyssonier have confirmed the release date of the next-generation console edition of Pumpkin Jack, the 3D scary platformer that was released last year. Pumpkin Jack is back Pumpkin’s fiery radiance thanks … Read more
