Hoptix’s platforming playgrounds are exquisite
Free-form platforming has rarely felt so good.
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Hell of an Office is an excellent speedrunning platformer
Hell of an Office takes an old idea and pairs it with a great platformer.
Review: Sackboy: A Big Adventure is simply delightful
Sackboy isn’t anything new or exciting, but it’s still a fun, all around good time.
Almost There: The Platformer’s quick-fire levels make it perfect for play in short bursts
My patience for the “hardcore” brand of platformers (think Super Meat Boy) has waned a lot over the years. At one time, I was willing to put up with the intense challenges they posed, that forced me to constantly try to perfect each jump to navigate their ever-increasing levels of difficulty. But now, the thought…
FutureGrind’s stylish stunts are a blast to perform
FutureGrind is a stunt-platformer from Milkbag Games. In it, you ride bikes whose wheels grind along rails of the same color, pulling off tricks and generally looking cool all the while in your pursuit of attaining the highest score possible. Think something like Ubisoft’s Trials series, but as an auto-runner and not as mean, and…
Gris is a gorgeous trek through a watercolor world
Gris simply wants you to sit back and enjoy the ride.
Thinking outside the box: How N++ avoids frustration through non-linear progression
It was near the end of the third row of levels that I finally met my match in N++. One stage in particular – Earthdate 2264 (pictured above) – had worn me down. It’s a series of tunnels with drones circling each junction with a laser moving back and forth across the ceiling. The button…