All Articles about Platformer Games - Page 6

Battle Chef Brigade Belchior
News

Battle Chef Brigade Deluxe Announced, Coming to PS4

Adult Swim Games has announced Battle Chef Brigade Deluxe, available on August 28th, which will coincide with the first release on the PS4. The Deluxe update will be free for current owners on PC and…

August 21, 2018 | 11:48 EDT

gris sing
Feature

Hands On With The Ethereal Beauty of Nomada Studio's Gris

Devolver Digital is known for getting their hands on interesting games. Sometimes the games are super fun, really strange, or both. Gris is a game that I had the privilege to see in person at the…

August 13, 2018 | 11:00 EDT

tiny hands level ice
Game Page

Tiny Hands Adventure

Tiny Hands Adventure is a platformer adventure game developed and published by Blue Sunset Games. This dinosaur escapade's creation derives from inspiration from old-school classics, such as Crash…

August 10, 2018 | 12:01 EDT

20180715183043-1
Review

Tiny Hands Adventure Review - A T-Rex and His Shortcomings

When your arms and hands are awkwardly proportioned compared to the rest of your body, simple tasks are difficult. Borti, the happy-go-lucky T-Rex, decides to take matters into his own hands to find…

August 10, 2018 | 12:00 EDT

the missing screenshot 1
News

Swery and Arc System Works Teasing New Game 'The Missing'

Swery and his White Owls studio are now teasing The Missing: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Mysteries, which is set for release later this year. The first White Owls game developed entirely in-house…

August 9, 2018 | 03:45 EDT

scarf thq uprising
News

THQ Nordic And Uprising Games Announce Cute 3D Platformer Scarf

Uprising Studios and publisher THQ Nordic have announced Scarf, a cute 3D platformer with echoes of Journey, Rime, and Team Ico games. Scarf casts players in the role of Hyke, whose polymorphic scarf…

August 8, 2018 | 01:32 EDT

Scarf Key Art
Game Page

Scarf

THQ Nordic and Uprising Studios have teamed up to create Scarf, a new 3D platformer adventure. Play as Hyke, a young dreamer with a fashionable red scarf, who must travel various magical worlds,…

August 8, 2018 | 01:30 EDT

crash bandicoot n. sane trilogy future tense
News

Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy Gets New Future Tense Level And More

Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy has received an update, which includes the first new level created for any of the original games in 20 years. The new stage is called Future Tense, it's playable in…

July 3, 2018 | 07:58 EDT

unravel two review header
Review

Unravel Two Review

Indie developer Coldwood Studios is a known commodity in the gaming world. Their popular hit Unravel was a charming, if somewhat simple, experience, but one that was dazzling in its presentation,…

June 28, 2018 | 02:00 EDT

unravel 2 logo
Game Page

Unravel Two

Unravel Two is the sequel to the popular indie hit Unravel, by developer Coldwood studios. Yarny returns for another beautiful, heartfelt adventure, and this time around players will be able to bring…

June 28, 2018 | 02:00 EDT

cuphead the last chalice dlc
News

Microsoft E3 2018: Cuphead DLC

Microsoft revealed a new DLC pack coming to Cuphead, called The Delicious Last Course during their E3 2018 press conference on Sunday. The trailer revealed a 2019 release window for the DLC. Check…

June 10, 2018 | 06:22 EDT

Unravel Two
News

EA E3 2018: Unravel Two

At the EA press conference, Unravel Two showed off a short teaser trailer and some solo and co-op gameplay. This time around our cute little Yarny has a friend to go along with him on his adventure.…

June 9, 2018 | 03:47 EDT

damsel thumbnail
News

Is Damsel Worth Playing?

Great 2D platformers blend smooth, fluid gameplay with challenging level design. When development teams find the right balance of the two, we get the best controlling games on the market like Super…

May 18, 2018 | 01:00 EDT

gunvolt chronicles luminous avenger ix
News

Gunvolt Chronicles: Luminous Avenger iX Now in Development

The next Gunvolt game, Gunvolt Chronicles: Luminous Avenger iX starring anti-hero Copen is now in development exclusively for the Nintendo Switch. Copen was playable as half of the main cast in Azure…

May 12, 2018 | 10:40 EDT

light fall review
Review

Light Fall Review - Timing is Everything

Enchanted is easily the first word that comes to mind when I think about delving into the exquisite world of Light Fall. Frustration, however, follows suit for the sake of its ruthless gameplay. A…

April 26, 2018 | 10:00 EDT

indiegame-platformgame-videogames-syrup-1491492654.89
Game Page

Light Fall

Set within the Forgotten World of Numbra, a mysterious boy finds himself thrown into deteriorating environments cursed with eternal night. Relying on the Shadow Core, luck, and determination, you…

March 12, 2018 | 03:53 EDT

lightfall-08
Preview

Light Fall Preview - Breaking New Ground

Do you believe in love at first sight? If not, Light Fall ought to make you think otherwise. Simple, yet visually stunning environments encompass a puzzling platformer experience that will glue your…

March 11, 2018 | 01:00 EDT

Crash Bandicoot N Sane Trilogy Review Image
News

Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy Coming To Xbox One, PC July 10th

The Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy will be making its way to Xbox One and PC worldwide on July 10th. A tweet posted by the official Twitter account confirms the release date, as well as the…

March 10, 2018 | 11:00 EST

light fall windows
Interview

Indie Interview: Ben Archer of Bishop Games on Light Fall

TechRaptor first had the chance to play Bishop Games' game Light Fall at PAX South 2018. Alex was so impressed by it that it even made it onto his top ten best games at PAX South list. This is when …

January 25, 2018 | 09:00 EST

celeste playstation 4
News

Celeste Treks Onto Consoles and PC on January 25

Towerfall developer Matt Makes Games Inc. has announced that their new title Celeste will be heading to the PlayStation 4 on January 25, 2018, in a post on the official PlayStation blog. The game is…

January 14, 2018 | 10:05 EST

super meat boy nintendo switch thumbs up
News

Super Meat Boy's Day 1 Nintendo Switch Sales "Came Shockingly Close" To 360 Launch

Super Meat Boy, the devilishly challenging platformer by Team Meat, has recently been released on Nintendo Switch and it apparently did quite well in sales according to the developer's Twitter. If…

January 14, 2018 | 08:51 EST

super meat boy nintendo switch
News

Super Meat Boy Races Onto Nintendo Switch January 11

Super Meat Boy, the challenging platformer from Team Meat, will be heading to the Nintendo Switch on January 11, 2018, according to a tweet from the game's developers. This will be the second…

December 28, 2017 | 08:07 EST

Battle Chef Brigade Review
Review

Battle Chef Brigade Review

Iron Chef combining with Guardian Heroes sure sounds like a recipe for success, and that's just what you get with Battle Chef Brigade. In this Battle Chef Brigade review, I'll explain why you have to…

December 24, 2017 | 01:00 EST

cuphead double platinum
News

Cuphead Goes Double Platinum With Over 2 Million Copies Sold

Old-school cartoon throwback Cuphead has sold 2 million copies according to a post on the game's official website. According to Studio MDHR Inc. Co-founder Chad Moldenhauer, Cuphead has sold 2…

December 20, 2017 | 10:00 EST

cuphead website pop-up fake
News

Studio MDHR Respond To Imposter Cuphead Appearing In iOS Store

Cuphead, the 1930's style run-and-gun platformer from Studio MDHR, has gained all kinds of success from its release earlier this year. As with any great success, there are many eager to capitalize on…

December 18, 2017 | 12:17 EST

Battle Chef Brigade Cooking
Game Page

Battle Chef Brigade

Battle Chef Brigade combines combo-based sidescrolling combat with puzzle mechanics to give players a game that will make you feel like you're in a fantasy version of Iron Chef. Use the combos and…

December 6, 2017 | 01:47 EST

Battle Chef Brigade Cooking

Battle Chef Brigade Cooks Up A PC And Switch Release Date

Ever since it was announced, and I had the opportunity to play the demo before Indy PopCon, Battle Chef Brigade has been at the top of my list for games to play. The recipe for the game is pretty…

November 10, 2017 | 01:06 EST

Super Mario Odyssey Review Header
Review

Super Mario Odyssey Review

There's an expectation that the next mainline Mario game is going to be at least a pretty great game. The real question to most Mario fans is where does a new game rank among the others? There's some…

November 1, 2017 | 09:00 EDT

Spelunky 2
News

Paris Games Week PlayStation Live 2017: Spelunky 2

Today in the preshow to the Sony PlayStation Event at Paris Games Week Sony took the time to announce one final game before the big conference beginning. This final title was one of the biggest…

October 30, 2017 | 01:02 EDT

The Mummy Demastered Box Art 2
Game Page

The Mummy Demastered

Developer WayForward and Universal team up to you The Mummy Demastered. Based on the 2017 The Mummy and set in the same "Dark Universe", The Mummy Demastered is loosely based on the plot of the movie…

October 24, 2017 | 02:00 EDT

The Mummy Demastered
Review

The Mummy Demastered Review - Gods and Monsters

Universal’s “Dark Universe” is just the latest in a slew of shared continuities between popular film franchises, following in the footsteps of modern day Marvel movies by producing action packed, B-…

October 24, 2017 | 02:00 EDT

super mario odyssey outfits amiibo
News

All Super Mario Odyssey Outfits Can Be Unlocked Without amiibo

A feature many never knew they wanted in a Mario game was the ability to dress up the titular Italian in a variety of outfits and hats. Many assumed some of those may be locked away behind an amiibo…

October 7, 2017 | 07:23 EDT

Cuphead Review Header
Review

Cuphead Review - A Toe Tapping Hair Tearing Experience

Everyone remembers the cartoons they loved to watch as a child. With characters like Mickey Mouse, Betty Boop, and Felix the Cat, anything was possible. Realism was never the aim when it came to…

September 29, 2017 | 02:15 EDT

sonic mania

[Updated] Sonic Mania PC Version Is Always Online For Now; Has Denuvo DRM

Update: Sega has released a statement saying they've fixed the always online issues. However, Denuvo DRM, and controller issues still remain with the game at this time. https://twitter.com/…

August 30, 2017 | 12:18 EDT

Miiverse Header

Miiverse Closing November 8th, Over 100 Games Affected

In inevitable but still devastating news, Nintendo has decided that Miiverse has run its course. With the Nintendo Switch having an incredible debut year and the Wii U never hitting the mainstream in…

August 29, 2017 | 11:02 EDT

sonic mania
Game Page

Sonic Mania

Sonic has been in a slump for a while and now Sega has handed the reins over to a bunch of fans who made Sonic games in their spare time. Sonic Mania is their first official effort and brings Sonic…

August 20, 2017 | 01:32 EDT

Sonic Mania Review Header
Review

Sonic Mania Review - Breaking the Cycle

Sonic and Knuckles was released in 1994, and Sega has tried everything to recapture that magic in the years since then. They've given Sonic scarves and a magic sword. He's had several 3D makeovers…

August 19, 2017 | 09:00 EDT

sonic mania

Sonic Mania Delayed on PC to August 29th

Bad news for Sega faithful this morning. On the SonicOfficial Twitch stream, Sonic community manager Aaron Webber made an announcement that would see the PC version of Sonic Mania delayed an…

August 11, 2017 | 01:30 EDT

Super Cloudbuilt Heading
Game Page

Super Cloudbuilt

In this rerelease of a popular 2014 platformer you'll take the role of Demi, a woman trapped in a coma and trying to wake up. Super Cloudbuilt has you preforming fast-paced platforming feats in…

July 29, 2017 | 10:21 EDT

Super Cloudbuilt Review Header
Review

Super Cloudbuilt Review - Hop, Skip, and a Jump

The original Cloudbuilt released in 2014 to positive reviews, providing a fun speedrunning platformer that had you juggling shooting mechanics while running on walls and making giant leaps. We're now…

July 29, 2017 | 09:00 EDT

Artwork for Mighty No. 9 depicting the game's main characters and some of its enemies

Mighty No. Whine? - Kickstarter Physical Game Box Backers Speak Their Mind

In a year that's rich with wonderful new releases, it might be hard to think back on a game that missed the mark from years past. However, most gamers would be hard pressed to forget Mighty No. 9,…

July 26, 2017 | 01:26 EDT

Crash Bandicoot N Sane Trilogy Review
Game Page

Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy

Crash Bandicoot returns in the N. Sane Trilogy combining together his first three adventures rebuilt from the ground up for PlayStation 4. Contained in this collection is Crash Bandicoot, Crash…

July 24, 2017 | 11:58 EDT

Crash Bandicoot N Sane Trilogy Review
Review

Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy Review

3D platformers are back! This year alone, we've seen more and more developers returning to the basics of what 3D platforming once was. With all of these new titles appearing, an old veteran of the…

July 22, 2017 | 11:00 EDT

Artwork for Mighty No. 9 depicting its main characters and many enemies
News

Mighty No. 9 Backers Get Rewards and Portable Versions Update

Better late than never. Kickstarter backers of Mighty No. 9 may finally be receiving their physical rewards, and the promised portable versions for the Nintendo 3DS and PS Vita are also in the works…

June 18, 2017 | 09:56 EDT

Super Mario Odyssey 5
News

E3 2017 - Super Mario Odyssey Has a Co-op Mode

Super Mario Odyssey has been incredibly popular since it's reveal trailer during the Nintendo E3 Showcase. Nintendo's Treehouse Live has already shown off three different worlds and a ton of new…

June 15, 2017 | 05:14 EDT

super mario odyssey cappy
Preview

E3 2017 - Super Mario Odyssey Hands On Impressions

Just when you think you know what Nintendo is going to do, they blindside you. E3 2017 has been a fantastic example of this. Whether it's the two Metroid games, the absurdity of Mario + Rabbids:…

June 15, 2017 | 08:30 EDT

sonic mania
Preview

E3 2017 - Sonic Mania Hands On Impressions

Sonic is back! Well, he never really left, but that's the feeling you get when seeing the public reaction to Sonic Mania. Being developed by a group of hardcore Sonic fans with years of experience…

June 14, 2017 | 06:06 EDT

Crash Bandicoot N Sane Trilogy

E3 2017 - Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy Gets New Playable Character

Today Activision has announced that they have added one major new feature to the Crash Bandicoot games in the Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy: the ability to play as Crash's sister Coco in all three…

June 13, 2017 | 03:37 EDT