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Super Star Wars Review — A New Hope For Your Patience
Super Star Wars, released in 1992 for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System by Sculptured Software and published by JVC under the LucasArts banner, is a challenging action platformer loosely based on Star Wars: A New Hope. Despite its significant deviations from the film's plot and its notoriously high difficulty, the game is praised for its spectacular graphics, authentic sound design featuring John Williams' iconic score, and engaging gameplay that captures the Star Wars atmosphere. The game's legacy is cemented as one of the best licensed titles on the SNES, offering a formative experience for a generation of fans, though its lack of a password system remains a significant hurdle for modern players.
Super Star Wars Review — A New Hope For Your Patience
Super Star Wars, released in 1992 for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System by Sculptured Software and published by JVC under the LucasArts banner, is a challenging action platformer loosely based on A New Hope. Despite its notoriously high difficulty and significant deviations from the source material, the game is praised for its spectacular graphics, authentic Star Wars audio, and engaging gameplay that captures the franchise's atmosphere. While its sequels offered refinements like password systems, the original remains a landmark licensed game for its era, with its difficulty being a defining characteristic that still resonates with players today.
Vapor World: Over The Mind is Getting a New Demo in June Ahead of Early Access
Vapor World: Over The Mind, a 2D Soulslike action-platformer from Alive Inc, is releasing a new demo in June ahead of its early access launch in Q2 2026 for Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, PC, and Nintendo Switch. The early access version will offer approximately 5 hours of gameplay, including a prologue and the first episode, with the full release promising around 12 hours of content.
Possessor(s) Switch 2 Release Date Set for April 29, 2026
Devolver Digital and Heart Machine announced that Possessor(s) will launch on Nintendo Switch 2 on April 29, 2026. The action platformer, currently available on PC and PlayStation 5, features metroidvania-inspired exploration and combat emphasizing aerial combos. The game is set in Sanzu City and offers multiple story paths.
How Long Is Nine Sols? (The Honest Answer From an Average Gamer) | TAG
Nine Sols typically takes players around 20 hours to complete the main story, with side content pushing it to 25 hours and full completion around 30-35 hours. This 2D action platformer is described as shorter and more focused than Hollow Knight, comparable in length to Silksong, and offers a similar deflect-based combat experience to Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. The game is considered drop-in friendly for busy players, though challenging boss encounters may require consistent practice.
45+ PS5, PS4 Games to Buy in PS Store's Big Games Big Deals Sale
The PlayStation Store is currently hosting its Big Games Big Deals sale, featuring thousands of discounted PS5 and PS4 titles until May 6, 2026. The article highlights a curated selection of recommended games, many of which are at their lowest-ever prices.
Skate Bums Hits 40% Off During Nintendo Switch Indie Sale (May 28 – June 7)
The indie skateboarding action-platformer Skate Bums is available for 40% off on the Nintendo Switch from May 28 to June 7. Developed by Lucky Last Studio, the game features 90s-inspired gameplay with combo-driven movement, handcrafted levels, and over 100 unlockable customization items.
AfroMan Rebel Hunter - Free Online Browser Based HTML5 Game
AfroMan Rebel Hunter is a new free-to-play 2D action platformer available in browsers. Players control a hero on a mission to rescue their daughter, battling through 11 levels with a shield and arrows. The game emphasizes fast combat and precise platforming.
Saint Slayer: Spear of Sacrilege Review – A Brilliant NES Throwback That I Hated Playing
Saint Slayer: Spear of Sacrilege is a brutally authentic NES-style action platformer that, despite its expert craftsmanship, did not resonate with the reviewer personally. The game features a gory, gothic aesthetic, challenging gameplay reminiscent of the 8-bit era, and a story that unfolds through optional dialogue and multiple endings. Available on PC, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation 5, it successfully emulates its retro inspirations, earning a 4 out of 5 rating.
ChainStaff Review | TheXboxHub
ChainStaff is a brutal action platformer from Mommy's Best Games, featuring a unique art style inspired by 70s and 80s album covers. Players utilize the titular ChainStaff, a versatile weapon that functions as both a spear and grappling hook, to overcome challenging enemies and bosses. The game offers a difficult but rewarding experience with multiple difficulty levels and moral choices that impact gameplay.
Cyberpunk platformers, gallivanting geckos and other new indie games worth checking out
This article rounds up recent and upcoming indie game releases and showcases. New titles like Replaced, Gecko Gods, Mouse: PI for Hire, Dosa Divas, and A Storied Life: Tabitha have launched, with Hades 2 also arriving on consoles. Upcoming games mentioned include Agefield High: Rock the School, The Backworld, A Study in Blue, and Elementallis.
Nullstar: Solus Released
Nullstar: Solus, a precision action-platformer from Smash Attack Aus and indie.io, is now available on PC and consoles. The Windows version is featured on Steam with a 20% launch discount.
Review: Saint Slayer: Spear of Sacrilege (PS5) - A Strong Action Platformer That Celebrates Classic Castlevania
Saint Slayer: Spear of Sacrilege is a delightful action platformer for PlayStation 5 that draws heavy inspiration from the classic Castlevania series. The game features fun combat, inventive level design with unique set-pieces, and a memorable chiptune soundtrack. Despite a slightly stiff jump mechanic, its replay value through collectibles and modifiers makes it a worthwhile experience for fans of early era Castlevania.
Blood Gauntlet Indie Game
Blood Gauntlet is a fast-paced, pixel art action platformer where players must constantly move and destroy enemies to survive while bleeding out. The game features three levels, an unlockable Extreme Mode, and an original soundtrack, and is playable on PC and Steam Deck.
Replaced Review | Console Creatures
Replaced is a retro sci-fi action platformer set in an alternate 1980s Phoenix City, where players control an AI named REACH trapped in a human body. Despite some pacing issues and frustrating stealth sections, the game offers a visually stunning pixel art world, engaging combat, and a compelling narrative about an AI learning about humanity.
Haneda Girl announced for Nintendo Switch
Aeternum Game Studios and Studio Koba have announced that their side-scrolling action platformer, Haneda Girl, will be released on Nintendo Switch on May 7. Players control Chichi Wakaba, who can switch between a stealthy katana-wielding character and a durable combat mecha to fight Hackernauts in the Data Empire. The game features a retro arcade aesthetic with exaggerated visuals and a techno soundtrack.
GeForce NOW Brings Day-One PRAGMATA Release and Three Other Games This Week
NVIDIA's cloud gaming service GeForce NOW has added six new games this week, including the day-one release of PRAGMATA and the action platformer REPLACED. PRAGMATA is available to stream at up to 5K resolution with an Ultimate membership, while REPLACED is also available on Steam and Xbox Game Pass. The service also launched its beta in India.
Replaced Review
Replaced is a visually impressive 2.5D action platformer, though the game is hampered by some AI-related bugs that require further updates. Despite these technical issues, the core gameplay experience is described as gripping.
REPLACED Released
The action-platformer REPLACED, developed by Sad Cat Studios and Thunderfall, has officially launched on Windows via GOG.com and Steam. A launch trailer has been released, and a playable demo is available.
Brazilian Action Platformer 'CODE Bunny' To Receive Free Director's Cut Update in 2026
Developer Team Seventh Star and publisher Nuntius Games have announced a free 'Director's Cut' update for their action platformer CODE Bunny, scheduled for release in 2026. This update will introduce three new playable characters and new campaign content. The game, currently available on PC, is also planned for future releases on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S.