Tag Archives: Platformer

Want more Yarny after watching him defy death for fifty minutes of yule log action (opens in new tab)? Unravel still isn’t coming out until February 9, but you can start platforming around with its adorably crafty protagonist early by making your very own Yarny. And there’s no one better …

Time to make the Marios Super Mario Maker (opens in new tab) But creating something out of nothing is intimidating, and while Super Mario Maker does a great job of teaching you how to use its interface, it’s surprisingly hands-off in a lot of ways. So I’ve compiled a list …

Shovel Knight (opens in new tab) has conquered many foes on his journey, and now we can add “retail shelves” to the list. The retro platformer from Yacht Club Games is getting a physical release for PS4, Xbox One, Wii U and 3DS on October 13, 2015, and will sell …

PS4 (opens in new tab) and Xbox One (opens in new tab) won’t appear in Japan until 2014. Gamers in Sony’s home country will need to wait until February 2014 before they can buy PS4, while–if rumours are to be believed (opens in new tab)–the Xbox One may not make …

“I was hoping Knack (opens in new tab) could score in the mid 70s”, said Shuhei Yoshida, the other day. He was speaking (opens in new tab) to GI.biz about the decidedly mixed review scores for PS4 launch games, and particularly, the outright stinker of the bunch. Mark Cerny’s platform-brawler …

Giant slayer Accepted gaming wisdom has always placed Mario and Sonic as the kings of platforming. Accepted gaming wisdom no longer holds true. While he was just another also-ran when he first appeared in ’90s, another wannabe platforming mascot without the thrills or imagination to compete with old Red and …

Puppeteer is, in a word, enchanting. Like its wooden protagonist, it seems ordinary enough at first sight: a 2D platformer staged as a theater production, complete with red drapes and an unseen audience that chimes in with “Oohs” and “Ahs.” But like any good play, it will captivate you from …

Awesomenauts just launched on Steam (opens in new tab) last week, and according to a press release they just sent over, they’ve been enjoying some fantastic success on the new platform (which echoes what we’ve heard about other console downloadable games like Orcs Must Die! and Mondey Night Combat.) Although …

It’s somewhat remarkable that one of the strongest games in the Vita launch lineup is one that doesn’t involve any of the touchy or the feely that’s emblematic of the new handheld. Yes, the Vita is, arguably, all about how you interact with the front and back touchscreens, and Rayman …

Hey there, would you like to hear how the GRUK team feel about PS Vita now they have one in their palms? Well you’re in luck as that’s what you’re going to hear if you click the link below. You’ll also get up to speed with what games the men …