Tag : Platformer
After Shu’s successful launch on the PlayStation 4 and PC via Steam, developers Coatsink have announced their carefully crafted, hand-drawn platformer will be coming to...
SkyKeepers Review
by Tubey
When you play enough 2D indie action platformers, you have to resist the urge to roll your eyes when you see yet another one and...
The Retro Chronicles…Croc: Legend of the Gobbos
by Tubey
CROC: LEGEND OF THE GOBBOS Release Date: 1997 (PS1/Saturn) Genre: 3D platformer Developer: Argonaut Software Publisher: Fox Interactive Available: PS1 (Version reviewed), Sega Saturn, as...
Sign of the Times: The Pedestrian Now on Kickstarter
by Steve Gill
I rather liked the short demo of The Pedestrian, which I covered back when I was still opening my advent calendar and savouring a little...
The Dark Beauty of Rain World Revealed on Imgur
by Steve Gill
Like its strange and wondrous inhabitants do to escape the long spells of “bone-crushingly intense rains”, Rain World seems to have been in something of...
Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Review
by Daire Behan
Despite starring in a series spanning almost 15 years, WayForward’s indie darling mascot, Shantae, only began to pick up in popularity in 2013 when Nintendo...
Gunmetal Arcadia Preview
by Derek Miller
Every so often I am pleasantly surprised by a game. Last year I got just that surprise when Gunmetal Arcadia Zero was included as a Humble Original for...
Shu Review
What makes an adventure game good, or any game good for that matter? A game needs to have an interesting story, and the game should...
The Retro Chronicles…Krusty’s Super Fun House
by Tubey
KRUSTY’S SUPER FUN HOUSE Release Date: 1992/93 Genre: Puzzle-platformer Developer: Audiogenic Publisher: Virgin Games/Acclaim (Flying Edge) Available: Sega Mega Drive (version reviewed), SNES – minor...
Portal Meets Super Meat Boy in Portal Mortal
by Steve Gill
One man, one room, one purpose: reach the exit – so goes the description. Like with so many other 2D puzzle platformers, the premise is...
The Retro Chronicles…Dragon’s Lair: The Legend
by Tubey
DRAGON’S LAIR: THE LEGEND Release Date: 1991/92 Genre: Puzzle-platformer Developer: Elite Publisher: Epic Records Available: Nintendo Game Boy You’ve never heard of this game in...
Rad Rodgers: World One Review
by Derek Miller
It’s time to take a trip back to the 90s once again for the retro inspired platformer Rad Rodgers: World One. The latest from Interceptor...
Sign Me Up for The Pedestrian
by Steve Gill
I do love a good puzzle-platformer, but they can tend to be a bit samey. Happily then, Skookum Arts’ The Pedestrian offers something a little...
Blockpocalypse Preview
by Derek Miller
Look out! There’s a giant meteor falling to Earth and the end of times is here! Or at least so says the guy that’s been...
GenreQuest: 3D Platformers – Part 5
by Will Worrall
Once again we take a look at 3 new 3D platformers, this time all of them are from my favourite childhood console: The PlayStation One. I...
Indie Freebie of the Week: I’m Alright
by Steve Gill
This week’s featured Indie Freebie is 2D platformer I’m Alright. I can’t really explain why, but I was drawn to this game by its curious...

