The rhythm-based 2D action-platformer Patapon 2 Remastered is out today on PS4. Originally released on PlayStation Portable back in 2008, Patapon 2 Remastered brings the game to PS4 for the first time. Best of all, it will take full advantage of PS4 Pro and run at 4K resolution on 4K televisions. Also, just as important…
Are you a fan of the classic Ghosts ‘n Goblins? Indie studio Dr. Kucho Games is bringing a satirical run-and-gun sidescrolling platformer called Ghosts ‘n DJs to Steam next month. Drawing inspiration from the classic arcade hit, Ghosts ‘n DJs is “set in a parallel universe in which the music scene is being dominated by fake artists…
There’s a new indie platformer coming soon called Ministry of Broadcast. It throws you into a dark and foreboding Orwellian world where a wall separates you from your family. Indie developer Ministry of Broadcast Studios says that they drew inspiration from classic platformers, such as Prince of Persia (1989) and Oddworld: Abe’s Exoddus. Ministry of Broadcast “revives…
It’s a great time to be a fan of classic 2D video games. While 8-bit and 16-bit consoles fell out of style decades ago, their spirit lives on in indie games like Gunlord X. Indie developers are churning out high-quality retro-inspired games left and right thanks to companies like the German indie studio NGDEV. Gunlord…
Eastasiasoft is bringing the 2D action-platformer Gunlord X to PS4 tomorrow in North America. A European release is scheduled for December 11. Gunlord X was originally released as an unlicensed game for Neo Geo and Sega Dreamcast. It comes from the German indie studio NGDEV. An improved version was released on the Nintendo Switch earlier…
Rayman Legends is this week’s free game at Epic Games Store. It is free until December 6. Once you claim it, it’s yours to keep. Rayman Legends is a platformer from Michel Ancel and the developers at Ubisoft Montpellier. It was released back in 2013 as a sequel to Rayman Origins. Watch a trailer for…
New Super Lucky’s Tale is now available on the Nintendo Switch. It’s an expanded version of the hit PC and Xbox One platformer. According to the developers at Playful Studios, the Switch version includes new levels, cinematics, dialogue, and abilities. The 3D action-adventure platformer is available for $39.99 physically at retailers and digitally via the Nintendo…
Are you ready, kids? THQ Nordic is remaking SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom for PC and modern consoles. For hardcore fans, the F.U.N. Edition includes figurines of SpongeBob, Sandy, and Patrick. According to THQ Nordic, the SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom Rehydrated is a remake of the PS2, GameCube, and Xbox game. You’ll…
Ubisoft is bringing Rayman to the just-launched Apple Arcade service. The game is called Rayman Mini, and it looks a lot like the Rayman that we already know and love. Rayman Mini follows Rayman on a microscopic journey. You see, our hero has been reduced to the size of an ant. To undo the spell,…
Yooka-Laylee is getting a follow-up in the form of The Impossible Lair. The developers livestreamed nearly an hour of gameplay to give fans a taste of what’s to come. The developer livestream focuses on the game’s tonics system. Tonics are game-modifying potions that were first encountered in the original game. Team 17 has confirmed that…
Spyro Reignited Trilogy makes its way to PC, and it comes with the option to play in 4K with an unlocked framerate. On ultra settings, Spyro Reignited looks almost like a Pixar movie. The artwork and rich animations really breathe life and character into Spyro and the dragons he rescues. The classic platformer is recreated…
Team 17 has announced that Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair will be released on October 8. Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair is a follow-up to the 2.5D platformer Yooka-Laylee, which was released back in 2017. According to the developers: Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair sees the duo unite in order to rescue members of Queen Phoebee’s Royal Beettalion Guard from the dastardly Capital B, in a…
Bandai Namco just released the first trailer for Little Nightmares 2, which is coming to PC, PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch. If you’re unfamiliar, Little Nightmares was released back in 2017 as a puzzle-platformer horror adventure game. Tarsier Studios developed the game, which fairly proved popular with fans and critics alike. Critics praised the…
Ori and the Blind Forest is the latest indie game coming to the Nintendo Switch. Originally released on PC and Xbox One back in 2015, Ori and the Blind Forest is a visually-impressive action platformer from Austrian developer Moon Studios. Critics praised Ori for its unique graphics and challenging gameplay. PC Gamer called Ori “a classic…
Indie publisher Modus Games has announced that Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince will be released on October 8 for PC, PS4, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One. Like previous entries in the franchise, Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince is a side-scrolling platformer. And just as in the past three games, you can switch between three different playable characters:…
There are not a whole lot of games that can credibly claim to be novel ideas. Of course, novelty alone does not guarantee that the concept is a good one. That is why I was pleasantly surprised when I first booted up Team 17’s newest game, Yoku’s Island Express. Team 17 is most closely associated…
