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Fall Adventure Takes Its Pixel-Art Platforming Into The Caves
Fall Adventure, a 2D pixel-art platformer from RainForest Game Studio and published by Corvo, is now available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Windows PC for £4.19 per version. The game challenges players to descend through caves, collecting magical orbs using a simple dash mechanic.
2D platformer Fantasy Boy planned for Nintendo Switch 2
Serafini Productions has announced Fantasy Boy, a new 2D platformer in development for the Nintendo Switch 2. Players will assume the role of a young knight-in-training exploring a fantasy world, battling enemies, and rescuing a princess. The game will also feature co-op gameplay.
Retro-Inspired Platformer Game For PS5, PS4 Is Out Today on PlayStation Store
The retro-inspired 2D platformer Antonblast, developed by Summitsphere and directed by Tony Grayson, has launched on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. Previously released on Nintendo Switch and PC, the game features fast-paced destruction mechanics and Game Boy Advance-inspired visuals, earning an 87/100 on Metacritic.
A Kingdom Needs You In Troll Slayer
Troll Slayer, a new 2D pixel art platformer from Head Bear Games, is now available for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Windows PC. Priced at £4.19, the game challenges players to clear a troll-infested forest by mastering enemy patterns and navigating hazards.
Hop Isle - Free Online Browser Game
Hop Isle is a free browser game that requires no downloads and offers instant, engaging gameplay. Players hold to charge and release to jump between floating islands, with progress saved in the browser. The game also mentions other browser games like Mobile Elastic Run and Rexo, noting that its code and artwork were made with AI assistance.
Review: Marsupilami 2 – Salsa Palombia (Nintendo Switch)
Marsupilami 2 – Salsa Palombia is a vibrant 2D platformer for the Nintendo Switch that offers engaging gameplay with its character-swapping mechanics and festive atmosphere. While minor issues with difficulty spikes and clarity in handheld mode exist, the game provides hours of enjoyable playability, whether solo or in co-op.
Watch Your Step! Dungeon Quest Arrives On Xbox And PC
Dungeon Quest, a fast-paced 2D platformer focused on exploration, movement, and combat, has launched on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Windows PC for £4.19 per version. The game features 40 levels filled with traps and enemies, requiring precise movement and mastery of mechanics to progress.
Gamele - Free Online Browser Game
This article presents a collection of browser-based games, including Gamele, a daily video game guessing challenge, Dungeon Deathmatch, a fast-paced multiplayer arena game, Math Survivor, a retro-neon roguelike, Mobile Pixel Dash Round Up, and Save the Dino's World, a 2D platformer. These games are playable instantly online without downloads.
The Other One: Jordan Magnuson's Game Poem jam is a fascinating collection of chimeras
This article explores Jordan Magnuson's Game Poem jam and the concept of 'game poems,' exemplified by Luis Díaz Peralta's 'Sometimes I Wonder About The Other Me.' It delves into how games can function as poetic interventions, challenging traditional industry conventions and exploring themes of choice, identity, and artistic expression.
Retro-Inspired Platformer Game For PS5, PS4 Is Out Today on PlayStation Store
The retro-inspired 2D platformer Antonblast, developed by Summitsphere and directed by Tony Grayson, has launched on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. Previously released on Nintendo Switch and PC, the game features fast-paced destruction mechanics and Game Boy Advance-inspired visuals, earning an 87/100 on Metacritic.
With "a dozen" music levels, Rayman Legends Retold doubles down on the best bit of the original game, and having played it I couldn't be happier
Rayman Legends Retold is expanding on the original's acclaimed music levels, aiming for a total of a dozen. Developers at Ubisoft Milan and Montpellier are carefully recreating and adding new musical stages, drawing inspiration from tracks like the Macarena and MC Hammer's "U Can't Touch This." The game retains the core 2D platforming gameplay, now presented in a 2.5D visual style, with a focus on making the experience enjoyable for both long-time fans and new players.
Panda: Shards of Aurora Review | TheXboxHub
Panda: Shards of Aurora is a budget 2D platformer that borrows heavily from Kung Fu Panda, featuring a rotund panda protagonist. While the controls are responsive, the game suffers from a lack of depth in its mechanics, level design, and enemies, leading to a repetitive and overly easy experience that is quickly forgotten.
Dimensional Animals Review | TheXboxHub
Dimensional Animals is a Metroidvania-lite 2D platformer that, despite some control and level design issues, offers a surprisingly deep and inventive experience for its budget price. The game features a unique shapeshifting mechanic where characters automatically transform to overcome obstacles, and a sprawling map that encourages exploration and secret hunting.
Samurai Pizza Cats: Blast from the Past! feels like playing through an episode of the anime
Samurai Pizza Cats: Blast from the Past! offers a nostalgic 2D platforming experience reminiscent of the 90s anime. Developed by Red Dunes Games, the title features three playable characters with unique abilities and blends platforming with hack-and-slash combat. The game aims for a 2027 release.
Review: Future Knight (Nintendo Switch)
Future Knight is a 2D arcade action platformer for the Nintendo Switch that emulates the visual style of 1980s LCD games. While the unique mechanic of projecting a benign tumor to solve puzzles and attack enemies is interesting, its implementation is sometimes unwieldy. Despite some control issues, the game offers a fun and visually distinct retro experience with a bizarre narrative, making it a worthwhile purchase for retro enthusiasts.
We played Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Deathmaster, here are our thoughts
A preview of Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Deathmaster reveals a 2D stealth-based platformer with a dark, gothic atmosphere and unique puzzle mechanics. Players control a Skaven who must use shadows and distractions to avoid instant death from guards, eventually gaining combat abilities. The game is slated for release next year on Nintendo Switch and other platforms.
Rayman Legends Retold delayed until December
Ubisoft has announced that Rayman Legends Retold has been delayed until December 3rd for additional polish. The reimagined 2D platformer was originally scheduled for an October release.
Shack Chat: What was your favorite reveal from the September 2026 Nintendo Directs?
Shacknews staff members discuss their favorite reveals from the September 2026 Nintendo Direct presentations. Top picks include Metroid Ravenous, a remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, and an open-world Kirby game titled Kirby and the World Beyond. Other notable announcements mentioned are Metal Slug Ultimate Collection and Persona 4.
Get Ready To Dance As Marsupilami 2: Salsa Palombia Launches
Marsupilami 2: Salsa Palombia has launched on PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch. Developed by Ocellus Studio and published by Microids, this 2D platformer tasks players with stopping a Mummy Queen's cursed concert that causes animals to dance uncontrollably. The game features three playable Marsupilamis with unique abilities, local co-op, and various minigames.
Steve Is Alone – And Ready To Make Some Xbox Friends
Steve Is Alone, a colorful retro platformer originally released on PC, has now launched on Xbox Series X|S. The game features over 120 levels across 12 worlds, focusing on accessible platforming and the theme of making friends. Developed by MadDevStudios and published by RainForest Game Studio, it is available for £3.79.
