Posts Tagged ‘2D Platformer’
  • Battle Princess Madelyn (Preview) PC

    Posted by on August 25, 2017 under News, PC
    Battle Princess is an action platformer that follows the journey of a knight in training trying to save her kingdom and father with the help of her pet dog from the ghostly realm, Fritzy. It is a game that is reminiscent of the classic version of Capcom's Ghouls 'n Ghosts with its side-scrolling action and simple graphics. I should mention now that Battle Princes is still in development, and its r... more.
  • Cave Story + (Review) Nintendo Switch

    Posted by on July 20, 2017 under Reviews, Switch
    Cave Story + by developer Nicalis is a run-and-gun platformer that first appeared on PC back in 2004. Praised for its stylish, 8-bit graphics, compelling storyline and retro-style game mechanics, the game went on to appear on both the Nintendo Wii (as a Wiiware release) and the Nintendo 3DS respectively. The Nintendo Switch release of Cave Story is a modern rendition of the PC classic, but with... more.
  • Ghost ‘n Goblins (Review) iOS

    Posted by on March 26, 2017 under Portables, Reviews
    Released in the arcade on September 19th, 1985, Ghost n' Goblins redefined the run-and-jump genre with its harder than nails gameplay; its two-hit death penalty; and nail-biting boss encounters. Gamers everywhere spent countless quarters helping the game's protagonist, Arthur, save princess Prin-Prin from the evil demon king Astaroth. Ghost 'n Goblins and its many iterations have been ported to... more.
  • The Nintendo Switch – Is it Worth Buying?

    Posted by on March 20, 2017 under Euro, News, Switch
    The Nintendo Switch is an incredible piece of hardware that combines both a home console and portable system into a single piece of hardware. The supplied docking station turns the Switch into a full-fledged home console system capable of outputting 1080P 60fps graphics to a HD television. The system also charges when attached to its docking station. The joycons are versatile controllers that c... more.
  • Indie Developer bZillions Announces 2D Platformer Little Hawk for PC, PD4 & Xbox One

    Posted by on March 16, 2017 under Euro, News, PC, PS4, Xbox One
    On the heels of a successful introduction at GDC 2017, indie game developer bZillions today announced the upcoming 2D platformer Little Hawk. Slated for release in fall 2017, the game will launch initially on Steam, followed by PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. Little Hawk immerses the player in an epic struggle to save their village and its denizens while rescuing the Chief's daughter, restoring ma... more.
  • Ubisoft Announces Suite of Games for Nintendo Switch

    Posted by on January 13, 2017 under Euro, News, Switch
    Today, Ubisoft announced that Just Dance 2017, Rayman Legends Definitive Edition and Steep™ will be part of the lineup for Nintendo Switch™. Ubisoft has been at the forefront of the constantly evolving video game industry, leading development of exciting games for each new platform launch. For years, Ubisoft and Nintendo have been partnering to deliver original, creative and memorable enter... more.
  • SteamWorld Collection Now Available in Retail Stores on Wii U

    Posted by on November 15, 2016 under Euro, News, Wii U
    Rising Star Games today announced that SteamWorld Collection, from acclaimed developer Image & Form, is now available on Wii U for $29.99 at participating retailers across the USA, South America, and Canada. SteamWorld Collection features 2013’s ground-breaking SteamWorld Dig, in which players drill down into a platform game mining adventure full of secrets, treasure, and terrors. Also feat... more.
  • Touhou Double Focus – Coming to PS4 February 7th, 2017

    Posted by on October 10, 2016 under Euro, News, Portables, PS4
    We're happy to announce that Touhou Double Focus will be available for the PlayStation 4 and PSVita in North America on February 7th, 2017 and Europe on February 10th, 2017! All physical PS4 copies of Touhou Genso Wanderer at launch will include a free copy of the 2D platformer Touhou Double Focus (while supplies last)! After getting sucked into a magical book, Aya and Momiji must find their wa... more.
  • Rabi Ribi Review (PC)

    Posted by on April 28, 2016 under PC, Reviews
    Rabi-Ribi is a quirky and zany tale about a female rabbit that is transformed into a human. The game feels more like a visual novel than a platformer, but it incorporates the best elements from the bullet hell shooter, platformer and visual novel genres. The game also plays much like Castlevania and Metroid before both series made the transition to 3D. Rabi-Ribi has a rich, but rather long int... more.
  • Perfect Universe – New Gameplay Trailer

    Posted by on January 29, 2016 under Euro, News, PC, PS4
    "Is Perfect Universe the next must have mini-game collection? New videos show all nine game modes." Will Sykes has worked on several award winning titles including Monument Valley, Project Cars, and Crackdown. Perfect Universe is his latest project, a 2.5D title with stylised black and white visuals and gameplay spanning a range of genres including platforming, racing, volleyball and football. ... more.