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What we've been playing - "like a seagull by a bin, I decided to have a peck"
Several individuals share their recent gaming experiences. Victoria is enjoying Super Mario Galaxy with her children, Bertie is exploring the unique RPG Esoteric Ebb and revisiting Slay the Spire 2, Marie continues her Easter tradition of playing Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy, and Connor has made significant progress in Old School RuneScape.
Super Meat Boy 3D Review – Tight Gameplay, Less Distinct Style
Super Meat Boy 3D successfully translates the series' signature tight platforming and challenging gameplay into a three-dimensional space. While the visual style is less distinct than its 2D predecessor, the well-designed levels, quick restarts, and unlockable characters offer substantial content for platformer fans.
Switch Retro Spotlight: Rayman 2: The Great Escape 📺
Rayman 2: The Great Escape, a classic Ubisoft platformer originally released on Nintendo 64, is now available via the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscription. Despite facing competition, the game stands out with its amazing music and environmental design, offering a unique dark fantasy theme within the genre. While camera controls can be frustrating, the game features memorable levels, challenging platforming, and unique gameplay mechanics.
Super Mario Bros. Wonder + Meetup in Bellabel Park Review – Koopalings Steal the Show
Super Mario Bros. Wonder + Meetup in Bellabel Park is a substantial upgrade to the original game, offering new multiplayer minigames in Bellabel Park, challenging boss battles against powered-up Koopalings, and the addition of Rosalina as a playable character. The package also includes a noticeable 4K visual upgrade for the Nintendo Switch.
Super Mario Bros. Wonder + Meetup in Bellabel Park Review – Koopalings Steal the Show
Super Mario Bros. Wonder + Meetup in Bellabel Park is a substantial upgrade to the original game, offering new multiplayer minigames in Bellabel Park, challenging boss battles against powered-up Koopalings, and the addition of Rosalina as a playable character. The package also includes a noticeable 4K visual upgrade for the Nintendo Switch.
Grab 50 Coins Is All About One Thing – But It’s Not As Simple As It Sounds
Grab 50 Coins is a budget-friendly platformer available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Windows PC. The game challenges players to collect 50 coins in each level to find the exit, balancing speed and caution amidst various hazards. Developed by Marcus Fernandes and published by Misc.261, it offers a tense, arcade-style experience that is easy to learn but difficult to master.
Go Go Mister Chickums launch trailer
com8com1 Software has released Go Go Mister Chickums, a classic single-screen platformer inspired by 80s arcade hits. The game features 100 levels, local co-op for two players, and an original soundtrack by Zane Little. It is available now on the Nintendo eShop.
Demos and Freebies
The Confinement, a challenging platformer requiring precise movement and strategic dashes, is now available on Steam for PC. The game features over 30 intense courses designed to test player skills.
Darwin’s Paradox! Review – A Mollusc Out of Water
Darwin's Paradox! is a charming side-scrolling adventure where players control a resourceful octopus utilizing natural abilities for stealth, exploration, and puzzle-solving. While the game boasts expressive animation, a whimsical score, and a unique premise inspired by titles like Inside and Ori, its platforming precision falters in demanding sequences, and puzzle design often relies on conventional tropes rather than fully exploring the octopus's potential. Despite these shortcomings, the game offers a fluid and responsive experience with a strong visual identity, making it a worthwhile, though not exceptional, adventure.
I reckon revisiting Sega's weirdest egg-rolling GameCube romp is the perfect way to spend Easter, especially if…
This article explores revisiting Sega's 2003 GameCube exclusive, Billy Hatcher and the Giant Egg, as a yearly Easter tradition. It details the game's unique egg-rolling mechanics, its connection to Scottish Easter celebrations, and provides extensive guidance on playing it today via original hardware, modern controllers, and emulation on PC and handheld devices.
Review: Super Meat Boy 3D (Switch 2) - Not The Finest Cut, But Still Tasty
Super Meat Boy 3D offers a true sequel experience to the original, featuring tight controls and challenging, rewarding platforming gameplay on the Nintendo Switch 2. While the transition to 3D introduces some depth perception issues and performance problems, the game's core design and abundance of content make it a strong recommendation for fans of difficult platformers.
Super Meat Boy 3D PS5 review - full bloodied precision platformer
Super Meat Boy 3D attempts to translate the beloved 2D precision platformer into a 3D environment, but struggles with depth perception and imprecise controls, making it a frustrating experience. While it improves upon Super Meat Boy Forever and offers a challenge for speedrunners, the core concept of a 3D precision platformer proves to be a flawed idea.
Konami’s Unique PS5 Action Game Out Today on PS Store
Konami's new action game, Darwin's Paradox!, is now available on the PlayStation Store for PlayStation 5. Developed by ZDT Studio, the game follows an octopus named Darwin who must navigate an industrial complex to return to the sea, uncovering a conspiracy along the way. The title, which blends platformer, adventure, and puzzle elements, has received an average score of 75 on Metacritic.
Demos and Freebies
Go! Go! Mister Chickums, a classic single-screen platformer inspired by 80s arcade hits, is available on Steam for PC with a 15% discount. The game supports single-player and couch co-op modes.
Nintendo Download: 2nd April (North America)
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America brings a variety of new games to the eShop. Titles include Super Meat Boy 3D, Darwin's Paradox!, Content Warning, Haste, and People of Note, alongside several game bundles and other individual releases across multiple genres.
US: Nintendo Download for 2nd April, 2026
Nintendo's latest download update for the Nintendo Switch includes new titles like South of Midnight Weaver's Edition, Super Meat Boy 3D, and Darwin's Paradox!. The update also features new music tracks for Animal Crossing: New Horizons on the Nintendo Music app, and additions to Mario Kart World and Tetris 99.
Tell You What, This Parkour Platformer for PS5 Looks Sublime
MOTORSLICE is a new parkour platformer for the PlayStation 5 that features fluid acrobatic gameplay, fast-paced combat, and climbing massive structures. The game combines elements reminiscent of Mirror's Edge, Uncharted, and Shadow of the Colossus, with a slice-of-life story set in a megastructure. It is scheduled for release in May and boasts gorgeous pixelated modern low-poly graphics.
Nintendo Download: Meating Agenda
Nintendo has announced new game releases for the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, including South of Midnight Weaver's Edition, Super Meat Boy 3D, and Darwin's Paradox!. The Nintendo Music app has received new tracks from Animal Crossing: New Horizons, and Mario Kart World features a new Bob-omb Blast mode. Additionally, the Tetris 99 52nd Maximus Cup event will offer a Super Mario Galaxy-themed in-game theme.
Single-Screen Arcade Platformer Go! Go! Mister Chickums Now Available
The single-screen arcade platformer Go! Go! Mister Chickums by com8com1 Software is now available for PC and consoles including PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch. Inspired by 80s arcade hits, the game challenges players to collect stolen eggs across 100 screens before time runs out.
Darwin’s Paradox! – A Tentacled Twist On Adventure
Darwin's Paradox! is a new platforming adventure game where players control an octopus navigating an industrial world. Developed by ZDT Studio and published by KONAMI, it is available on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, and PC for £19.99. The game combines platforming, puzzle-solving, and storytelling with unique octopus abilities like swimming, climbing, and camouflage.
