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Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart – A Masterpiece of Transdimensional Hopping
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is a visually stunning and polished action-platformer for the PlayStation 5 that showcases next-generation gaming. The game features a compelling narrative involving dimensional travel, unique weaponry, and memorable characters like Rivet, alongside impressive graphics and engaging gameplay mechanics.
LUCID composer David Wise discusses the project in a video interview
Legendary composer David Wise discusses his work on the upcoming action-platformer LUCID in an interview with developer Eric Manahan. Wise and Manahan explore the emotional intent behind the soundtrack, how music shapes worldbuilding, and compare composing for modern indie games to his SNES classics. LUCID is a 2D action-platformer inspired by titles like Hollow Knight and Celeste, featuring pixel art and an emotional story, and is planned for a Nintendo Switch release.
Fallen Knight Review (Xbox Series X)
Fallen Knight is a retro action-platformer from Fairplay Studios that draws heavy inspiration from the Mega Man series. Players can choose between Lancelot for a standard campaign with difficulty options or Galahad for a punishing roguelike experience. The game features tight controls, responsive platforming, and challenging boss fights, all presented with impressive 16-bit era visuals and music.
SNES Review – Super Castlevania IV
Super Castlevania IV is one of the Super Nintendo's best action platforming games, offering impressive graphics and gameplay for its time. While not hyper-realistic by today's standards, the game's visuals and presentation were highly praised in the early 90s. It scores an 8/10.
Best Sonic Games!
This article discusses Polygon's list of the top 12 Sonic the Hedgehog games, offering personal reactions and then presenting the author's own top 5 Sonic games. The author highlights Sonic Mania as the best 2D game and Sonic Adventure 2 as the best 3D game, while also expressing a desire for more strong 3D Sonic titles.
SNES Review – Hagane
Hagane: The Final Conflict is a challenging Super Nintendo action-platformer featuring robots and ninjas, notable for its rental-exclusive release and high market value. The game offers deep gameplay mechanics, satisfying combat, and impressive graphics for its era, despite some frustrating difficulty spikes. Overall, it's a highly regarded retro title for serious collectors.
Megasphere: Pre-Release First Impressions
Megasphere is a procedurally generated sci-fi action platformer from AKGames that emphasizes player discovery and challenging gameplay reminiscent of retro titles like Metroid and Castlevania. The pre-alpha build showcases stunning pixel art, fluid 60 FPS gameplay, and intelligent enemy AI, offering a polished experience despite its early stage. The game is priced at $15 on Steam.
Cuphead Review | Giant Bomb
Cuphead is an action-platformer that combines brutal, precision gameplay with a unique 1930s cartoon art style. The game features challenging boss fights and run-and-gun levels, with a focus on mastering controls and a parry system. While its difficulty may not appeal to all players, its tight gameplay and aesthetic make for a memorable experience, though the lack of a colorblind mode is a notable omission.
