I do not have much experience with Metroidvanias. Beyond failing miserably in Rogue Legacy and circumnavigating every boss encounter in Hollow Knight, I have only seen walkthroughs of them. I am aware…
Impressions: Flat Heroes – Thinking Outside the Box, Inside a Square
There is a spectrum in the world of video games when it comes to their focus on story and narrative. On one end, you have what are called “walking simulators,” games with little to no actu…
Trailer for Platformer Gris Earns Almost 50K Views on First Day
Developer Nomada Studios dropped the trailer for their upcoming platformer Gris on Monday, earning an astonishing 49,000 plus views within the first day alone. It’s not hard to see why: (By the …
Impressions: Ley Lines – Egyptian Parkour Shoot ‘Em Up
I remember when parkour was considered, as my friends and I used to say, “cool.” What was once a little known French obstacle-passing sport soon flooded YouTube and other social media sit…
Planet Alpha Receives Launch Date
Developer Planet Alpha ApS along with publisher Team17 announced a release date for their upcoming sci-fi puzzle platforming game, Planet Alpha. It is set to launch on September 4, and it’s set …
Review: Runbow – Running to the End of the Rainbow
When you think party games, a 2D platformer isn’t the first genre that comes to mind. Instead, you might think of games like Mario Party or Super Smash Bros. However, Runbow makes a strong case to be …
Hollow Knight ‘Gods and Glory’ DLC releases in August
The next DLC expansion for Hollow Knight will release next month. Hollow Knight’s next DLC expansion, titled “Gods and Glory,” will release on August 23rd. Described as the largest e…
Mega Man 11 Releasing October 2
We now know when Mega Man 11 will be released. Capcom has announced that Mega Man 11 will launch on October 2. The game will be released on PC, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One. The title …
Review: Light Fall – Shine Bright Like a Shadow Core
Platforming games have evolved since the early days of Super Mario Bros. and Donkey Kong, but a mainstay concept requires your character to leap from surface to surface while avoiding obstacles. That …
Review: Kirby Star Allies – Among the Stars
Kirby Star Allies takes what works well from previous games in the series and meshes them together to make a top-notch co-op experience. It’s a beautifully simple game that offers a good amount …
