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Sunny Paws Adventure - Free Online Browser Game
Sunny Paws Adventure is a new free online browser game that requires no downloads and can be played instantly. Players guide a cheerful pup on a sunny stroll, jumping over matching white plants and gathering golden treats while staying connected on a leash.
Kitsune Kaeru Review | TheXboxHub
Kitsune Kaeru is an indie platformer where players control a kitsune that can transform into boxes to overcome platforming challenges. While the core mechanic is novel and offers strategic depth, the review notes issues with imprecise controls, occasional off-screen box placement, and a sense of repetition. The game is available on Xbox Series X, Xbox One, and PC.
Caveman Trials Challenges Xbox Players To Survive A Prehistoric Platforming Adventure
Caveman Trials, a fast-paced prehistoric platformer developed and published by Dozy Droid, is now available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC for £4.19. Players must guide a young caveman through hazardous caves to recover 30 golden eggs, utilizing precision jumping and a dash ability to overcome enemies and environmental traps.
Så bra är PaperKlay: ISK-medlemmarnas betyg!
PaperKlay, a charming platformer developed by WhyKev, has received a collective rating of 3.4 out of 5 from members of the Indiespelklubben. While praised for its personality, charm, and balanced length, some members found the gameplay mechanics repetitive towards the end. The game is noted for its solid controls and nostalgic appeal, making it a pleasant, albeit not groundbreaking, adventure for many.
Super Meat Boy 3D Review
Super Meat Boy Forever retains the challenging 'git gud' mentality of its predecessors, offering added replayability. However, the game suffers from minimal variety within its worlds and a frustratingly fixed camera that cannot be controlled by the player.
N Plus Infinity Times Two Preview – The Classic Flash Platformer Returns With Multiplayer Chaos
Metanet's upcoming game, N Plus Infinity Times Two, offers a return to the classic Flash platformer gameplay with new multiplayer and co-operative modes. The game retains the series' signature momentum-based platforming and will launch in 2027 for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC.
HEAVYDELIC is a hand drawn, VHS tape and comic art infused platformer from an alternate timeline with roots in Slavic mythology
HEAVYDELIC, a hand-drawn platformer infused with VHS tape and comic art aesthetics, has launched in early access. The game draws inspiration from Slavic mythology and presents a unique "Slavic Synthpunk" world. The developer, Heavydelic studio, plans for a full release in February 2030, with the current early access build offering approximately five minutes of gameplay.
Gendo The Gatherer Playtest
UnintentionalLogic has announced Gendo The Gatherer, a side-scrolling platformer set in Japan's Edo period. Players will forage for ingredients to prepare dishes for local inhabitants. The game is currently in playtest.
Dark Scrolls Released
The retro platformer Dark Scrolls, developed by doinksoft and published by Devolver Digital, is now available for PC and Nintendo Switch. The PC version is available on Steam and includes a 10% launch discount.
Deer & Boy Review | TheXboxHub
Deer & Boy is a 2.5D platform-adventure game that features a boy and his deer companion solving environmental puzzles. While praised for its gorgeous presentation, animations, and emotional storytelling without dialogue, the game's puzzles and scenarios are noted as being overly familiar and lacking in challenge, drawing comparisons to titles like Limbo and Inside. Despite its charming protagonist and appealing visuals, the review suggests the game is more of a gentle introduction to the genre than a groundbreaking experience.
Recension – PaperKlay
PaperKlay is a charming collectathon platformer developed by a single person, Kevin Anderson of WhyKev. The game features a unique paper and clay art style reminiscent of games like Paper Mario and Yoshi's Crafted World. Players collect eggs as Chick and Nugget to retrieve them from the villain Nox across various themed levels, offering a nostalgic 90s 3D platformer experience.
Screenbound confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2, including physical release
The game Screenbound has been confirmed for a Nintendo Switch 2 release, with both digital and physical versions planned. Screenbound is described as a "5D" platformer that blends 2D and 3D gameplay, requiring players to control both realities simultaneously to solve puzzles and battle enemies.
Dark Scrolls Review - It's dangerous to go alone
Dark Scrolls is a retro-inspired roguelike platformer from doinksoft that offers a decent experience, especially in co-op, but lacks ambition and narrative depth. Players progress through procedurally generated zones, unlocking new characters and perks, but the unbalanced difficulty and awkward multiplayer interactions detract from its potential.
This week in PC games: synthpunk platforming, haunted house hoovering, and a game about growing a black hole
This week's PC game releases include Desolation Seed, Dark Scrolls, Idle Chapel, Relief, Dimhaven, Deer & Boy, Heavydelic, Rift Wizard 3, Empulse, S.A.N.D.Y. - Beach Cleaner, 7 Nights with Vroombi, nophenia, Omen Exitio: Hunger, and Eyes of the ElderWood. The article highlights various genres such as roguelike, platformer, shooter, horror, puzzle, and idle games, with a focus on early access titles and unique art styles.
Pengilo Review | TheXboxHub
Pengilo is a unique game that blends golf-like mechanics with platforming elements, requiring players to fling a penguin through levels to unlock doors. Despite its unconventional controls and occasional lack of precision, the game offers a challenging and rewarding experience for persistent players, especially when utilizing its 'one-bounce' system for course correction.
Feature: In The Zone - Our Favourite Sonic The Hedgehog Levels, Music & Memories
This article reflects on the enduring legacy of Sonic the Hedgehog through the personal memories and favorite levels of Nintendo Life staff. Contributors share cherished moments from games like Sonic the Hedgehog 3, Sonic Mania, Sonic Unleashed, and Sonic Adventure 2: Battle, highlighting iconic stages, music, and gameplay elements that have defined their experiences with the franchise over 35 years.
Coming Out in gaming this week — June 22, 2026
Several new games are launching this week, including Dark Scrolls, NONEWORLD, and Sand: Raiders of Sophie on June 22nd. Pawsome Resort and Deer & Boy will follow on June 23rd and 24th respectively. Dead or Alive 6: Last Round and Star Fox, a remake of Lylat Wars, are set to release on June 25th for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch 2.
Out of Words Is an Artistic, Handmade Breath of Fresh Air | IGN Preview
Out of Words is an upcoming 2D co-op platformer that distinguishes itself with its entirely handmade, stop-motion art style, where every in-game element is crafted physically. The game's narrative is inspired by a poem and aims to offer a unique, artistic experience in contrast to AI-generated content.
Downwell-Creators’ Hit Platformer Poinpy Is Making a Comeback Soon!
The hit platformer Poinpy, originally developed by Moppin and published by Devolver Digital, is set to make a comeback on mobile. After its exclusive run on Netflix Games ended in June 2025, the developer announced a closed beta test recruitment for the game on June 17th, 2026. Poinpy is known for its vertical scrolling gameplay where players guide a green dinosaur to collect fruit while escaping a hungry beast.
Retro checkpoint: Spyro Year Of The Dragon was the series' peak
This article argues that Spyro Year Of The Dragon represents the peak of the original Spyro series, highlighting its expanded gameplay with new characters and varied mechanics. It discusses the franchise's legacy, its potential for modern evolution with the upcoming Spyro: A Realm Beyond, and its role as a gateway game for younger audiences.
