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Review: TetherGeist (Switch) - Satisfying Platforming That Owes A Debt To Celeste
TetherGeist is a highly satisfying precision platformer for the Nintendo Switch that draws inspiration from Celeste but carves its own path with innovative tether mechanics. While the main narrative is somewhat flat and minor visual bugs are present, the game excels with its smart level design, rewarding collectibles, and engaging gameplay that tests both reflexes and intellect. The game offers around 10 hours of content, with ample opportunity for completionists to hunt down hidden items.
Alas, you and I will never look and sound as good as Rebounder
Rebounder, a precision platformer from ATOMIK devs Thirtythree Games, is now available for playtesting via Steam. The game features a unique pulp-print art style inspired by 19th-century printing techniques and Kaizo ROM hacks, casting players as a 2D astronaut who uses explosive alien spores for movement. The developers describe the levels as short, secret-filled, and featuring elements like sliding elevators and hallucinogenic milk.
Ultra Crystal Rush – Absolutely Relentless!
Ultra Crystal Rush, a precision platformer from Synnergy Circle Games, is now available on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Windows PC. The game challenges players to collect every crystal in unforgiving levels without combat, demanding tight movement and perfect execution. This release follows the developer's previous titles, Gravebound Dash and Fennec Fox is Hungry, maintaining a focus on challenging gameplay.
The Confinement Pushes Precision Platforming To The Limit On Xbox
The Confinement, a first-person precision platformer developed by Mr. Dev Studios and published by QUByte Interactive, has launched on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S. Priced at £8.39, the game challenges players with brutally precise platforming within a hostile simulation controlled by an AI named AmokAI. It previously released on PC, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch.
Celeste-Like Precision Platformer TetherGeist Is a Coming-Of-Age Pilgrimage
TetherGeist is an upcoming precision 2D platformer from O. and Co. Games and Out of Space Games, set to release on May 7th, 2026, for Steam and Nintendo Switch. Players control Mae, a young Mountain Shaman with a motor disability, who uses her spirit tether for movement and puzzle-solving in a pilgrimage focused on growth and overcoming limitations.
Tether-Based Precision Platformer 'TetherGeist' Launches May 7 on Steam and Nintendo Switch
The precision platformer TetherGeist, developed by O. and Co. Games, is set to launch on May 7 for Steam and Nintendo Switch. The game features a unique tether-based movement mechanic and a narrative focused on a young Mountain Shaman named Mae and her spirit companion Bao. It emphasizes challenging yet rewarding gameplay with frequent checkpoints and instant retries, avoiding combat in favor of exploration and puzzle-solving.
TetherGeist receives Nintendo Switch release date, new trailer
O. and Co. Games announced that the precision platformer TetherGeist will be released on Nintendo Switch on May 22, 2026. The game features a combat-free adventure focused on growth, exploration, and overcoming challenges through timing and momentum, with themes of disability, diversity, and spirituality.
TetherGeist Launches May 7 on Steam and Nintendo Switch
TetherGeist, a precision platformer focused on movement and traversal using Astral Projection, is set to launch on May 7, 2026, for Steam and Nintendo Switch. The game follows Mae on a pilgrimage, emphasizing momentum-based platforming and a combat-free narrative that explores themes of disability and spirituality. The title has also been recognized as a finalist in multiple categories at the BIG Festival.
Nullstar: Solus Review | TheXboxHub
Nullstar: Solus is a precision platformer that excels in its movement mechanics and handcrafted level design, offering a gripping experience for genre fans. While the game struggles to introduce new mechanics after its tutorial, its strong presentation and replayability make it a flawed yet entertaining addition to the genre.
The Speed And Skill Of Nullstar: Solus Is Here!
Nullstar: Solus, a precision platformer from Smash Attack Aus and indie.io, is now available on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, and PC for £8.39. The game emphasizes momentum, fast-paced gameplay, and quick retries as players navigate a crumbling megastructure.
Love Eternal VIDEO Review
Love Eternal is a demanding precision platformer where players control Maya as she navigates a lonely castle, utilizing running, jumping, and gravity reversal mechanics. While praised for its beautiful pixel art and intriguing horror elements, the game's punishing difficulty, abstract narrative, and jarring shift to point-and-click gameplay in its second act detract from the overall experience.
Super Meat Boy 3D Review | TheXboxHub
Super Meat Boy 3D offers a challenging 3D platforming experience that stays true to the original's brutal difficulty and core mechanics. While the transition to 3D is mostly successful, some levels suffer from awkward depth perception issues, particularly with obstacles perpendicular to the camera. The game features five worlds, unlockable characters, and a punishing 'A+' time system for mastery, making it a solid, polished jump into the third dimension for fans of the genre.
Super Meat Boy 3D, coin-pushing chaos and other new indie games worth checking out
This roundup highlights several new and upcoming indie games, including the precision platformer Super Meat Boy 3D, the roguelike deckbuilder Raccoin, and the eldritch horror Soulslike Tombwater. Other featured titles span genres like village building, home renovation, survival extraction, and narrative adventure, with many available on PC and consoles like PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch.
Flipping is Hard – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Flipping is Hard is a new precision platformer where players must rotate their character to move through a world made of lost things. The game challenges players to master momentum and timing to navigate obstacle courses. A beta sign-up is now available.
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.
Sci-Fi Drone 2D Platformer Nullstar: Solus Lands April Release Date
The sci-fi drone 2D platformer Nullstar: Solus will launch on April 16, 2026, for PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Developed by Smash Attack Aus and published by indie.io, the game features 100 bite-sized levels focused on precision movement and speed. Team member Dean Baron expressed excitement for the game's release, calling it a 'love letter' to classic games.
Sci-Fi Drone 2D Platformer NullStar: Solus Launching April 16
The precision 2D platformer NullStar: Solus is set to launch on April 16 for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch. Developed by Smash Attack Aus and indie.io, the game features 80 levels and voice work by Alanah Pearce. The developers aim to create an accessible yet challenging experience for players of all skill levels.
Nullstar: Solus receives Nintendo Switch release date, new trailer
Nullstar: Solus, a sci-fi drone precision platformer, will launch on Nintendo Switch on April 16, 2026. The game was originally planned for 2025 and features 80 levels across five worlds with a soundtrack by Amelia Jones and Mariya Anastasova. The digital download will cost $9.99.
The Confinement Game: The AI is testing you. Are you fast enough?
AmokAI announced that The Confinement, a first-person precision platformer, will be released on April 9, 2026, for PC, Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch. The game challenges players to master precise movements and dash mechanics to survive lethal traps and compete on global leaderboards in a brutalist neon environment.
Super Meat Boy 3D Launches Day One On Game Pass – And Yes, It’s Still Brutal!
Super Meat Boy 3D has launched day one on Xbox Game Pass and is now available on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC. The game transitions the notoriously difficult precision platformer series into a 3D environment, offering new challenges while retaining its signature brutal yet fair gameplay.
