Platformer
The King’s Bird
2D platformers face a unique, if not more difficult challenge in creating believable and alluring worlds when compared to the more contemporary first ...[Read More]
Sonic Mania Plus
Sonic Mania wowed fans of classic 2D Sonic games last August, with many calling it the greatest Sonic ever released. It was the highest rated Sonic ga...[Read More]
Unravel Two
Unravel Two was an E3 surprise and miracle when Electronic Arts announced its existence and immediate launch. The first game, which I adored, involved...[Read More]
Shio
Shio is a platformer developed by Coconut Island Studios. The game tells the story of a man who is looking for a girl he sees in his dreams. To naviga...[Read More]
Yoku’s Island Express
Platformers typically follow the same formula when being designed. You run, jump, move from left to right, and achieve a goal only to be transported i...[Read More]
Candleman: The Complete Journey
One of 2017’s Xbox One indie releases that went under my radar was Candleman, an inspired 3D platformer in which players took the role of a cand...[Read More]
Spelunker Party!
Spelunker Party is one of the more adorable games from Square Enix, rating up there with World of Final Fantasy, that is built for a younger gaming au...[Read More]
A Hat in Time
3D platformers feel bound to a specific place and time. Identified in earnest by Super Mario 64 and plunged into oblivion by Banjo Tooie, the genre ha...[Read More]
Knack 2 Review
The first Knack launched on the PlayStation 4 back in 2013 and it was a decent title that was geared more towards kids than adults. That’s not a knock...[Read More]
Seasons After Fall
As I write this review I am listening to the soundtrack for Seasons After Fall. I can safely say that this is a rarity. However, such is its beauty it...[Read More]
Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap
Unless you were a diehard Sega fan back in the day, you’d be forgiven for not remembering Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap when it originally released on...[Read More]
Yooka-Laylee
Yooka-Laylee accurately replicates what it was like to experience Banjo Kazooie and Banjo Tooie. Rare’s troupe of turn-of-the-century platformer...[Read More]