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The new Bubsy is better than I expected, but its hackneyed '90s nostalgia is exhausting
The new Bubsy 4D game from Fabraz and Atari offers surprisingly robust 3D platforming mechanics, allowing for complex aerial maneuvers. However, the game is heavily weighed down by its exhausting and cringeworthy '90s nostalgia, particularly its hackneyed humor and nonsensical level design, making it difficult to recommend despite its gameplay potential.
Review: Bubsy 4D (Switch 2) - A Maligned Mascot Finally Gets A Good Game
Bubsy 4D marks a significant redemption for the maligned mascot, offering a solid mid-tier 3D platformer with genuinely satisfying controls and speedrunning potential. Developed by Fabraz and published by Atari, the game features fluid movement mechanics and replayable stages, though the level design itself is somewhat underbaked. It is considered the best Bubsy game to date and a strong foundation for future titles.
Bubsy 4D review - the world’s worst platform mascot
Bubsy 4D is a frustrating and cringe-worthy 3D platformer from developer Fabraz and publisher Atari. Despite some amusing skins and occasionally funny moments where Bubsy is the butt of the joke, the game suffers from clunky controls, infrequent save points, and an exceptionally annoying protagonist. It is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One for £15.99.
Review: Bubsy 4D (PS5) - The Best of a Bad Bunch
Bubsy 4D is considered the best game in the series to date, featuring a significantly expanded and maneuverable moveset for the titular character. While the gameplay mechanics and controls are praised for their responsiveness and potential for speedrunning, the level design is described as dull and linear, with underutilized enemies and a lack of meaningful exploration. The game runs well on PlayStation 5 and incorporates subtle DualSense features.
PS5 Fans Vote Jak & Daxter As Their Most Wanted PlayStation Revival
A poll revealed that PlayStation fans most want a revival of the Jak & Daxter series on the PlayStation 5, with nearly 500 votes. Other highly requested franchises include Sly Cooper, Resistance, Killzone, and MotorStorm. Sony is reportedly exploring ways to bring back its legacy intellectual properties.
Dracamar Review | TheXboxHub
Dracamar is a family-friendly 3D platformer that evokes the golden age of the genre with its vibrant art style and abundance of collectibles. While it lacks strong character design and can be overly simplistic for hardcore players, its engaging gameplay, varied levels, and surprising mechanics make it a delightful experience, particularly for younger audiences. The game runs on Xbox Series X and features smooth controls, though some minor bugs were encountered.
Switch Retro Spotlight: Banjo-Kazooie 📺
Banjo-Kazooie, a classic Nintendo 64 3D platformer, is now available via the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscription. The game features a bear and bird duo on a quest to rescue Tooty from the evil Gruntilda, offering challenging platforming, puzzle-solving, and humorous characters.
Now Playing at SUPERJUMP Issue 40
This article features previews of several games currently being played by the SUPERJUMP editorial team. James Burns is enjoying Capcom's Pragmata, praising its unique combat and art design. Jahanzeb Khan is hooked on Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.VO. World Stage on Nintendo Switch, while Nathaniel Kelly is playing Final Fantasy Legend 3 for a community event. PJ Walerysiak finds Tales of Kenzera: Zau to be a moving experience inspired by grief, and Kristina M.H. is finding The Binding of Isaac addictive despite its dark themes. CJ Wilson also shares positive impressions of Pragmata and revisits Lococycle from Twisted Pixel Games.
House Of Decay – Open Beta | Alpha Beta Gamer
House Of Decay is a new 3D platformer metroidvania inspired by PlayStation 1 aesthetics, featuring exploration, collectathon elements, and combat against demons. Players can traverse eight distinct locations, discover secrets and upgrades, and customize their character and companion creatures. An open beta is currently available.
Big Hops Review
Big Hops is a 3D platformer developed by Luckshot Games that draws heavy inspiration from Super Mario 64, featuring a frog protagonist with an expansive moveset. While the game's mechanics involving throwable "veggies" offer moments of creativity, the overall experience suffers from a lack of identity and personality, with sprawling levels that often lack interesting content. Despite its sharp visuals and bouncy music, the game ultimately feels like a collection of good mechanics in search of a more focused design, earning a 6 out of 10.
3D platformer Garfield: Escape from Monday announced for Nintendo Switch
Microids and OSome Studio have announced Garfield: Escape from Monday, a 3D platformer for the Nintendo Switch, set to release on September 24, 2026. Players will help Garfield escape a nightmare filled with vegetables by exploring various worlds, utilizing unique character suits, and collecting items to redecorate Jon's house.
Garfield: Escape from Monday announced for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch, and PC
Microids and OSome Studio have announced Garfield: Escape from Monday, a new 3D platformer. The game is set to release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
Secrets of the Burrow: Vixoria’s Quest Brings Classic Disney Animation to PC and Consoles
Secrets of the Burrow: Vixoria's Quest is an upcoming 3D platformer from indie developer FOXBOY Productions, inspired by classic Disney animation. The game features character switching between Vixoria and Sir Foxalot, fluid parkour, and a unique RPM combat system. It is currently targeting a 2027 launch for PC and consoles.
From Passion Project to Paris Games Week: How a Three-Person UK Studio Built a Disney-Inspired 3D Platformer in Six Months
FOXBOY Productions, a three-person UK studio, developed Secrets of the Burrow: Vixoria's Quest, a Disney-inspired 3D platformer, in six months using Unreal Engine 5. The game features dual-character gameplay, a unique momentum-based combat system, and is targeting a 2027 release on PC and consoles. The studio showcased a playable vertical slice at Paris Games Week to positive reception.
PlayStation Plus Hidden Gem: A Hat in Time 💎
A Hat in Time is a charming 3D platformer available on PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium. Players control a spacefaring character who collects timepieces across diverse and colorful zones, engaging in platforming, stealth, detective work, and boss battles. The game features a delightful cast, an orchestral soundtrack, and various collectible items that expand abilities.
Chaos The Devil – Open Beta | Alpha Beta Gamer
Chaos The Devil is a new 3D platformer inspired by the PlayStation 1 era, featuring classic gameplay mechanics such as running, jumping, and smashing through 19 diverse levels. The game offers a retro-inspired adventure with elements like collecting gems, buying upgrades, and uncovering secrets in the underworld. An open beta is currently available for players to request access.
Electro Swing and Cartoon Mayhem Collide in Spanky Bat-a-Swing
Indie studio Green Flamingo has announced Spanky Bat-a-Swing, a rhythm-action 3D platformer featuring a 1930s cartoon aesthetic and electro swing soundtrack. The game is set for release on Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and PC, with a playable demo available now on Steam. Players control Spanky, who uses a baseball bat to smash enemies in rhythm to restore freedom to the musical city of Metronopolis.
GAME ANNOUNCEMENT: 1930S-INSPIRED RHYTHM-ACTION 3D PLATFORMER ‘SPANKY BAT-A-SWING’ ANNOUNCED FOR STEAM AND CONSOLE!
Indie developer Green Flamingo has announced Spanky "Bat-a-Swing," a 1930s-inspired rhythm-action 3D platformer set for release on Steam, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch. The game features hand-animated visuals, an electro swing soundtrack, and a demo available on Steam, with a Kickstarter campaign planned for later this year.
Spanky Bat-A-Swing, a 1930s-inspired rhythm action 3D platformer, announced for Nintendo Switch
Green Flamingo has announced Spanky Bat-A-Swing, a 3D action platformer for the Nintendo Switch inspired by 1930s hand-animated cartoons. The game features an electro-swing soundtrack that influences gameplay, with players needing to hit enemies to the beat. The developer has not yet shared a release window for the title.
Indie Monthly: April 2026
April saw a surge of media attention on indie games, with titles like REPLACED and MOUSE: P.I. For Hire gaining significant traction. REPLACED is a 2.5D action-platformer praised for its fluid combat and unique visual style, while A Rat's Quest - The Way Back Home offers a narrative-driven 3D platforming experience. The growing public domain library presents opportunities for small developers.
