Platformer

Akimbot review: A shaky platform

This self-described throwback to the golden era of PS2 platforming classics falls short of expectations.

ANTONBLAST developer on funding and that SEGA Genesis art style

A Summitsphere developer chats about his team's work on ANTONBLAST.

Super Mario Bros. Wonder review: Wowie Zowie!

Super Mario Bros. Wonder is a reimagining of the 2D platforming game genre from a talented team of Nintendo developers. Here's the Shacknews review.

Only Up! delisted from Steam due to developer stress

The solo developer behind the hit 3D platformer wants to move on from the game.

SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake review: A splish-splash n' blast

The game delivers, not only as a sequel to Battle for Bikini Bottom, but as a fresh entry for SpongeBob fans to soak up and enjoy as well.

Disney's Illusion Island coming to Nintendo Switch in 2023

The game features four iconic Disney characters along with fun platforming and puzzle-solving elements.

Kao the Kangaroo review: Hopping with hiccups

A hopping good time mired with issues, some of which are unintentionally hilarious.

Narita Boy review: Lost in cyberspace

Studio Koba's action-adventure game Narita Boy takes players deep into a digital universe.

Steam Game Festival 2021: Linked Mask hands-on preview

Let's take a look at Linked Mask from Spoonman Games and HypeTrain Digital for more Steam Game Festival coverage. Quick reflexes and pixel precision will be required in Linked Mask's platforming demo.

Steam Game Festival 2021: UniDuni hands-on preview

From Studio Clops and the growing Brazilian indie game dev scene comes a look at a light-hearted co-op puzzle adventure that tries to please everyone, even non-gamers.