Team Cherry finally delivered on a very long promise to fans, bringing us one of the most tightly tuned and fun platformers ...

Developer WayForward is pretty well dialed-in when it comes to the secret science of making a strong 2D platformer, and Shantae: Half-Genie Hero benefits greatly from that understanding. Shantae has a ...

Nearly three decades later, this cult-classic platforming title launched on PlayStation and it still feels good to play.

Astro Bot is as precise as it is ridiculous, and this is exactly what makes it so damn delightful. During my 30-minute demo at Summer Game Fest, I crashed into spiky obstacles, flew off the side of ...

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It's always nice to get a release date for a game that's caught the eye whenever it has popped up. We've had a few looks at Schim, a pretty puzzle platformer, in previous game showcases. It emerged ...

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Cyberpunk 2077 is one of the best-loved visions of sci-fi dystopia in recent gaming. Bleak, brutal, but also occasionally beautiful, CDPR's epic is a wonderful mix of style and substance. Combine that ...

There are times when it feels like everyone of a certain age harbors some nostalgia for the 2D platformer. While those who attribute a prolonged infatuation with old concepts to nostalgia are ...

Selfishly, I want more triple-A-backed 3D platformers. We're not left wanting in the indie scene - A Hat in Time, New Super Lucky's Tale, and the upcoming Rollin' Rascal are all truly brilliant - but ...

The Switch-exclusive Disney Illusion Island is the perfect 2D sidescroller for kids and Disney adults alike Nintendo Disney Illusion Island isn’t technically a Mickey Mouse solo adventure, as it ...

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