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Last Chance to Buy These 70+ PS5, PS4 Games in PS Store's Huge Spring Sale
The PlayStation Store's Spring Sale is ending soon, offering significant discounts on over 70 recommended PS5 and PS4 games. The sale, which features titles with at least a 7/10 rating on Push Square, concludes on April 8th, 2026, providing a last chance for players to purchase these titles at reduced prices.
70+ PS5, PS4 Games to Buy in PS Store's Huge Spring Sale
The PlayStation Store has launched its Spring Sale, offering discounts on over 70 PS5 and PS4 games until April 8th, 2026. The sale includes titles with a minimum 7/10 rating on Push Square, with some reaching new lowest-ever prices.
60+ PS5, PS4 Games to Buy in PS Store's Refreshed Spring Sale
The PlayStation Store's Spring Sale is ongoing until April 22, 2026, featuring over 60 discounted PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 games. The article highlights recommended titles that have received high scores and are at their lowest prices, including "Metaphor: ReFantazio," "Resident Evil 4," and "Hades."
Review - Haunted Lands (PC) | WayTooManyGames
Haunted Lands is a platformer that leans into a difficult game design philosophy reminiscent of older titles like Ghosts 'n Goblins. While it can be fun for a time, its artificial challenges may quickly lead to boredom for some players. The reviewer suggests it could have benefited from leaning more into its shoot 'em up elements for a more action-focused experience.
Review - Haunted Lands (PC) | WayTooManyGames
Haunted Lands is a platformer that leans into a difficult game design philosophy reminiscent of older titles. While it can be fun for a while, its artificial challenges may quickly lead to boredom depending on player patience. The reviewer suggests it could have benefited from a stronger focus on its shoot 'em up elements.
Zeroth Announced - A Comically Dangerous, Physics-Driven Roguelike Platformer
Contrary Games has announced Zeroth, a physics-driven roguelike platformer with RPG elements, set to release on PC in early 2027. The game features procedurally generated runs, a physically simulated world, and a 2D comic book art style, drawing inspiration from titles like Noita, Terraria, and Spelunky.
Dark Scrolls is a dungeon scroller from the Gunbrella devs, starring fantasy staples like an obligatory thief and "Rat with saxophone"'
Doinksoft, the developers behind Gunbrella and Gato Roboto, have announced Dark Scrolls, a procedurally generated dungeon-running platformer. The game will feature nine character classes, including classic fantasy archetypes and a "Rat with saxophone," and will be published by Devolver Digital. Dark Scrolls is available to wishlist on Steam, though a release date has not yet been announced.
Shinobi Art of Vengeance SEGA Villains DLC Announced for April — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & Guides
Shinobi: Art of Vengeance is releasing a new DLC in April that adds three SEGA villains—Goro Majima, Death Adder, and Dr. Eggman—as boss encounters across five new stages. A free update launching the same day will introduce a new Hardcore mode and other quality-of-life improvements.
Dark Scrolls Announced
Devolver Digital and Doinksoft have announced Dark Scrolls, a pixel-art platformer set to release this year on PC and Nintendo Switch. The game is described as a "dungeon scroller."
Dark Scrolls will slowly roll onto Switch and PC this year, always moving from left to right
Doinksoft's upcoming game, Dark Scrolls, is a dungeon scroller featuring shmup-like action and roguelike progression, set to release on Nintendo Switch and PC this year. The game draws inspiration from the NES era with an always-scrolling screen and offers nine playable characters, each with unique abilities and side objectives. While incorporating roguelite elements, it features hand-crafted rooms rather than fully randomized levels.
Syrion II – The Six Stones of Nefertiti - A new exploration platformer released for the ZX Spectrum by sisko_MSX
Homebrew developer sisko_MSX has released Syrion II – The Six Stones of Nefertiti, a new exploration platformer for the Sinclair ZX Spectrum. This sequel follows the protagonist's journey into ancient Egypt as he seeks to gather six sacred stones to uncover the tomb of Nefertiti, facing various mythological enemies along the way.
Destroy all Humans and Epic Mickey announced for Nintendo Switch 2
THQ Nordic has announced several titles for the Nintendo Switch 2, including Destroy All Humans!, Destroy All Humans! 2 – Reprobed, and Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed, all set to release in 2026 with enhanced visuals and features. SpongeBob SquarePants: Titans of the Tide was also announced for the original Nintendo Switch.
This Indie Dev Spent 13 Years Making His Dream Game (And Lost Everything Once)
Indie developer Kent Reese spent 13 years creating his dream platformer, Duck and the Land of Flightless Birds, overcoming significant setbacks including the loss of all source code. The game, inspired by classics like Super Mario World and Cave Story, eventually launched on Steam. Reese's journey highlights the dedication and perseverance often required in indie game development, contrasting with the industry's focus on rapid success.
Destroy All Humans!, Destroy All Humans! 2: Reprobed, and Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed coming to Switch 2; SpongeBob SquarePants: Titans of the Tide coming to Switch
THQ Nordic announced that Destroy All Humans! (remake), Destroy All Humans! 2: Reprobed, and Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed are coming to Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026. SpongeBob SquarePants: Titans of the Tide will be released for the Nintendo Switch in the same year. The Switch 2 versions will feature enhanced visuals and performance.
Four fan-favorite THQ Nordic games coming to Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2!
THQ Nordic announced that four of its popular games will be released on Nintendo platforms later this year. Destroy All Humans!, Destroy All Humans! 2 - Reprobed, and Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed are slated for Nintendo Switch 2, while SpongeBob SquarePants: Titans of the Tide will launch on Nintendo Switch. The releases include various DLC packs and enhanced features for the new console.
Bow Before the Bug: Surreal ‘90s-Style Platformer Obey the Insect God Launches April 10th
Chuckle Freaky's Movies Games announced that their retro-inspired 2D action platformer, Obey the Insect God, will launch on April 10th. Inspired by '90s digitized fighters and the Finnish epic The Kalevala, the game features digitized sprites, live-action performances, and combo-based combat. It will be available on PC via Steam.
The brutal retro platformer, Haunted Lands, is out now via Steam
Alawar and Alevgor have released their retro platformer, Haunted Lands, on PC via Steam. The game is described as a brutal platforming experience.
Manairons Review | TheXboxHub
Manairons is a visually inventive 3D platformer with charming characters and unique mechanics like musical puzzles, but its gameplay is hampered by dated combat, an uncooperative camera, and imprecise platforming. Despite its flaws, the game showcases the artistic talent of indie developer 3Cat, suggesting potential for future projects.
Dithered – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Dithered is a surreal nightmare platformer where players control Penelope, a girl trapped in a toy-box limbo built from her trauma. The game features a striking dithered aesthetic and combat that rewards patience and pattern recognition against various monstrous enemies. Players can sign up for the beta to experience the game.
Review: City Hunter (Nintendo Switch 2)
City Hunter, an early 90s arcade-action game based on an anime and originally released for the PC Engine, has been remastered for the Nintendo Switch. While the remaster includes enhancements like a rewind feature and extra content, the core gameplay remains basic and repetitive, making it an underwhelming experience for most players. It is recommended primarily for hardcore fans of the source material.
