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Bloodstone - This new ZX Spectrum 128k game by ZXOnline looks gorgeous!
ZXOnline has released Bloodstone, a new platformer for the ZX Spectrum 128k. The game is being praised for its high-quality visuals and atmospheric storytelling, pushing the limits of the classic hardware. The narrative follows Kamran, who must fight without his soul after his father's sacrifice.
Motorslice Review | TheXboxHub
Motorslice is a challenging parkour-focused action-adventure game set in a post-apocalyptic world filled with rogue machines. Players navigate vast, liminal environments using parkour mechanics and a chainsaw, facing difficult platforming sections and boss battles reminiscent of Shadow of the Colossus. Despite its frustrating moments and clunky edges, the game offers a rewarding journey with intriguing visuals, a compelling atmosphere, and excellent audio design.
Eden Genesis Nintendo Switch physical release announced
Aeternum Game Studios and Tesura Games have announced a physical release for the Nintendo Switch version of Eden Genesis, scheduled for this summer. Both a standard edition with the game and booklet, and a Collector's Edition featuring additional items like a soundtrack CD and artbook, will be available. Eden Genesis is a fast-paced platformer with a deep story set in a cyberpunk future.
Synchronization complete! Eden Genesis Physical Edition announced for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch this year!
Aeternum Game Studios and Tesura Games have announced the physical release of their 2D platformer, Eden Genesis, for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch this summer. The game will be available in both Standard and Collector's Editions, featuring fast-paced gameplay, a deep story, and a futuristic cyberpunk setting.
Artius: Pure Imagination is Sonic the Hedgehog for art students in a post-AI world
Artius: Pure Imagination is a new platformer that draws inspiration from the Sonic the Hedgehog series and emphasizes the value of creating art in a post-AI world. Players can switch between four characters with unique artistic talents as they navigate a city with a rich art history. The game features fast-paced, fluid platforming mechanics and a vibrant art style reminiscent of classic adventure games and Saturday morning cartoons, with a demo available on Steam.
Go! Go! Mister Chickums Review | TheXboxHub
Go! Go! Mister Chickums is a single-screen platformer inspired by 80s arcade games, featuring fluid retro-style animations and a core mechanic of collecting and throwing eggs into a nest. While it offers a modern safety net by allowing players to continue from the current level upon losing all lives, the gameplay becomes repetitive due to tedious level design, cumbersome mechanics, and fast enemy respawns. Despite a vibrant art style and a local co-op mode, the game's core issues prevent it from being consistently fun.
Shooty McSpaceFace Review | TheXboxHub
Shooty McSpaceFace is a straightforward platformer where players battle an alien horde across 60 levels. The game features evolving mechanics like jetpacks and submarines, and allows players to collect gems to purchase new weapons and upgrades. While not overly challenging, it offers a solid and entertaining experience for its price point.
10 superb indies to check out in May 2026
This article highlights ten independent games releasing in May 2026 across various platforms including PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch. The featured titles span genres from roguelike chess and narrative sims to action RPGs and puzzle platformers, offering a diverse selection for players.
15 Biggest New Games of May 2026
May 2026 is set to feature a diverse lineup of 15 new game releases across various platforms. Notable titles include Forza Horizon 6 set in Japan, the horror-survival Directive 8020, and the action-packed MOTORSLICE. Other anticipated releases span genres from stealth and adventure to first-person shooters and platformers, with many entering early access.
Acclaimed Artistic Metroidvania Constance Out Now On Switch, PlayStation & Xbox
The acclaimed 2D hand-drawn metroidvania game Constance is now available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch. Developed by Blue Backpack and co-published by ByteRockers’ Games and PARCO GAMES, the title features flow-state gameplay where players control a paintbrush-wielding artist. Constance has received praise for its genre contributions and comparisons to titles like Hollow Knight and Celeste.
Haste Doesn’t Feel as Smooth on Switch 2
The roguelike platformer Haste, while functional on the Nintendo Switch, exhibits performance issues and bugs that detract from its smooth experience on other platforms like PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X. Adjusting graphics settings can cause lag, and specific tutorial sequences are prone to trapping players in loops, suggesting the game may not be fully optimized for the Switch.
REPLACED Review | TheXboxHub
REPLACED is an ambitious action-adventure platformer set in an alternative 1980s America following a nuclear catastrophe. Players control R.E.A.C.H., an AI trapped in a human body, who uncovers sinister secrets of the Phoenix Corporation while being hunted by authorities. The game features a striking retro-futuristic aesthetic, a synth-driven soundtrack, and a cinematic camera that elevates its 2.5D pixel art, though combat and platforming segments can be clunky at times.
SoulQuest Released
The hack-and-slash platformer SoulQuest has been released on PC via Steam. Developed by TomasJPereyra and indie.io, the game is currently available with a 20% launch discount.
Move Over, Indy - This New Game Boy Color Indie Wants Some 'Fortune & Glory'
Fortune & Glory, a new Game Boy Color platformer inspired by classic Disney titles and Indiana Jones, has successfully launched its Kickstarter campaign, exceeding its goal on the first day. Developed by Matthew Loffhagen, the game features a Scrooge McDuck-inspired protagonist exploring a cat city for ancient artifacts. The project has already won second place in the Game Boy Competition 2025 jam.
Constance Paints A Beautiful, Emotional Journey
Constance is a new action-adventure platformer released on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch. Developed and published by Blue Backpack, ByteRockers' Games, and PARCO Games, the game features a hand-drawn art style and unique paint-based abilities that blend fluid movement, combat, and exploration. The narrative explores themes of creativity, pressure, and balance, reflecting the protagonist's mental state, with progression tied to managing corruption and customizing abilities.
Upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 Games & Accessories For May & June 2026
Several new games and accessories are scheduled for release on Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Switch 2 in May and June 2026. Titles include Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, and The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales. The article also highlights accessories and mentions the potential for a James Bond game.
Indie Game of the Month Awards April 2026 🏅
The Indie Game of the Month Awards for April 2026 highlight outstanding indie titles across various genres. Gecko Gods won Platformer of the Month, GRIME II took Metroidvania of the Month, and People of Note received the top prize for Indie Game of the Month.
Celeste Creator's Next Game Is Called City of None | Console Creatures
Extremely OK Games has revealed City of None, the next game from Celeste co-creator Noel Berry, set to launch in 2027 for PC. The game is an adventure platformer set in a metropolis filled with spirits, beasts, robots, and friends, where players will reclaim the city from Barons using unique items and power-ups.
From Space Warlord Baby Trading Simulator's devs comes a game with "a giant, screaming man whose meat you can legally drive through"
Strange Scaffold, the developers behind Space Warlord Baby Trading Simulator, have announced their new game, Truck-kun is Supporting Me From Another World?!. This surreal racer/platformer involves a magical delivery truck and an isekai protagonist using vehicular manslaughter to power up a Galactic Gate. The game is expected to release on PC later this year.
Bolmn
The article briefly mentions 'Bolmn' as a cartoon 3D platformer. Further details about the game's release, developer, or specific platforms are not provided in the given text.