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2D Platformer

The Action Platformer Moonscars Is Set to Arrive in September

August 10, 2022 by John McDonald

Check out this dark and mysterious platformer!

Vulpine Retro Platformer Fox n Forests Gets New Footage

March 30, 2018 by Katrina Filippidis

Level 1:2 Gorgeous Gorge is melancholy like a fox.

Bacon Man: An Adventure Impressions—Sizzling Porky Goodness

March 12, 2018 by Katrina Filippidis

SkyMap Games serves up a hearty platforming expedition that is occasionally greasy but never overcooked.

Swaps and Traps Impressions—Flipping Good

March 3, 2018 by Katrina Filippidis

A litmus test for patience, and probably your sanity.

2D Vampire-Crusher ‘Damsel’ Updated With Extra Missions

February 26, 2018 by Katrina Filippidis

A sanguinary expansion.

Tranquil 2D Platformer ‘Spectrum’ Glides Toward Console Launch

February 22, 2018 by Katrina Filippidis

Feel the zen.

Heavy Metal Platformer Slain: Back From Hell Thrashing its way to Switch

December 1, 2017 by Katrina Filippidis

Unlock a dark chest of wonders in Slain: Back From Hell on Nintendo Switch.

Projection: First Light Brings Enlightened Puzzle-Platforming to Consoles

October 3, 2017 by Katrina Filippidis

Bask in the mythological glow of a puppet world.

Cuphead – Before You Buy

October 3, 2017 by Katrina Filippidis

Old fashioned cartoons, swinging jazz, and brutal difficulty. What more could you ask for?

Ravishing Roguelite Aura of Worlds Inching Closer to Release

October 2, 2017 by Katrina Filippidis

Pixel perfect platforming. Randomised worlds. Insane enemies.

Kaze and The Wild Masks Reveals Fresh Gameplay Footage

September 16, 2017 by Katrina Filippidis

A love letter to 16-bit classics. Sonic and Donkey Kong Country vibes included.

Sequel to Ori And The Blind Forest Announced at E3

June 11, 2017 by Katrina Filippidis

It looks beautiful but heartbreaking.

Come Celebrate Valentine’s Day With ‘Toy Odyssey: The Lost and Found’ on PS4

February 13, 2017 by Katrina Filippidis

Hiker Games and Digital Smash team up to bring Toy Odyssey: The Lost and Found to PlayStation 4.

Spice Things up This Valentine’s With Vertical Drop Heroes, Now on PS4, Vita & XB1

February 4, 2017 by Katrina Filippidis

Delightful 2D monster battles in full HD.

Yacht Club Games’ Shovel Knight is Coming to Nintendo Switch

January 11, 2017 by Katrina Filippidis

Steel thy Shovel! Everybody's favourite Knight is digging his way to Switch.

Super Glitch Boy: ‘Standby’ Combines Speedrunning With Epic 2D Shooting

January 8, 2017 by Katrina Filippidis

54 levels of precision fuelled mayhem.

Rise & Shine Preview: Difficult Platforming in an Apocalyptic Shell

December 24, 2016 by Katrina Filippidis

Tough 2D Platformers may be on the rise once again.

Alternative 2D Rogue-like GoNNER looks Tough, Twisted and Terrific

December 22, 2016 by Katrina Filippidis

Diamond in the rough.

Playdead Provides Details on the Techniques Used to Render INSIDE

December 22, 2016 by Katrina Filippidis

How Playdead creates the inescapable sense of tension in hit game Inside through game art.

2D Platformer Tanglewood Will be Launching on Sega Genesis, Mega Drive

December 9, 2016 by Katrina Filippidis

Bringing retro back.

Miyamori is a Beautiful 2D Platformer Inspired by Japanese Folklore

November 22, 2016 by Katrina Filippidis

Spirited away

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