Posts Tagged ‘2D platformers’
  • 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.
  • Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse Dances Its Way Into Retail Stores This September

    Posted by on August 4, 2016 under Euro, News, Portables
    Videogame publisher Rising Star Games announced today that it will release a physical edition of the beloved platform adventure game Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse for Nintendo 3DS family of systems, in the USA on September 27 and in Europe on September 30. Boasting outstanding review scores from media across the globe and a current Metacritic score of 82, Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse on ... 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.
  • Bubsy Two-Fur Release Date on Steam Announced

    Posted by on December 17, 2015 under Euro, News, PC
    Bubsy Two-Fur is the authorized digital download version of Bubsy’s first two games, and the first official Bubsy release since 1997. “We were overwhelmed and delighted by the huge response from fans to the Bubsy Two-Fur Steam Greenlight campaign,” said Jonathan Wan, CEO of Retroism’s parent company Tommo, Inc. “We’re thrilled to begin Bubsy’s revival by bringing his first two SNE... more.
  • Move Or Die Splatting Friendships This January – New Video Trailer

    Posted by on December 16, 2015 under Euro, News, PC
    The mad minds of independent developer Those Awesome Guys announced today that Move or Die will be coming out of Steam Early Access to a full game launch on January 2016. With a 100% Steam approval rating, Move or Die is a fast-paced, four-player local and online multiplayer party game that has become the PAX indie darling with its ridiculously fun gameplay variety and amusing art style. “We ... more.
  • Ubisoft Celebrates the 20th Anniversary of Rayman

    Posted by on November 17, 2015 under Euro, News, PC, PS4, Xbox One
    Today, Ubisoft marks the celebration of the 20th anniversary of one of its most cherished brands, Rayman. With 28 million units sold over the last 20 years, Rayman has become an emblematic character within the video game industry. As part of the celebration, Rayman’s creator Michel Ancel will hold a special livestream on Twitch, today, on November 17th at 8am PST. Joined by his new companions, t... more.
  • Review: LA-Mulana EX (PSVita)

    Posted by on July 1, 2015 under Portables, Reviews
    Good platform games don't come along very often, especially on the same scale of LA-Mulana EX for PSVita. It provides a large, expansive world that is teeming with enemies, secrets, and traps, that are just waiting to be discovered by any gamer willing to take on the challenge. But most importantly, you can't just start playing and expect to get anywhere. In fact, LA-Mulana is very meticulous abou... more.
  • JUJU (Review) Playstation 3

    Posted by on March 26, 2015 under PS3, Reviews
    JUJU by developer Flying Wild Hog is a classic platformer that sees you in the role of JUJU, a cute, purple shaman panda that is on a mission to rescue his father and the world from the evil Calypso. Developed as a platform game for all ages, JUJU has the player dashing, jumping and running through 40 stages of colorful scenery, while battling a variety of enemies that range from crabs to bees, to... more.
  • Rising Star & Delve Interactive to Release Platformer Poncho

    Posted by on March 25, 2015 under Euro, News, PC, Portables, PS4, Wii U
    Continuing its efforts to work with the best indie developers, Rising Star Games has partnered with UK developer, Delve Interactive to add PONCHO to its ever-growing stable of great indie games. Playable by the public for the first time at the recent EGX REZZED 2015 show, this partnership will see the multi-layered 2D platform-adventure come to a host of formats later this year. A fascinating p... more.