Platformer

Today Nintendo had a Direct. It was “roughly” a 60 minute Direct. It went a little bit over an hour. I have some thoughts on the Direct: the Mario of it all, the shocks, and of course some disappointment. Here we gooooo. Can we just talk about Mario first? I think we should talk about Mario. Today’s Nintendo Direct had a large segment on Mario. It lasted around 20 minutes. Honestly I felt like that was a bit too much…

These Nintendo titles are starting to become a mouthful, but if Nintendo wants to keep adding content this good to older games, I’m definitely going to be here for it! Kirby and the Forgotten Land was one of our favorite games on Nintendo Switch, and we don’t plan to hash out that review here, so check it out if you are interested! The Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star Crossed Worlds is adding a host of stuff to an already…

When QUByte Classics unveiled their Beat ’Em Up Collection, I was instantly curious. After diving in it’s clear this anthology delivers a satisfying blend of nostalgia and discovery. Rather than rehash the well-worn streets of Capcom or Sega, the package brings together seven lesser-known side-scrolling brawlers from the early ’90s, each one a snapshot of a moment when developers were still figuring out what made this genre tick. Available on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, and PC,…

Atari 50 is a big collection of games from Atari systems and its a documentary too. And soon its going to get even bigger: new DLC has been announced for the game today. The Namco Legendary Pack DLC is coming to Atari 50. Check out the announcement trailer. The Namco Legendary Pack DLC will be coming to Atari 50. No release date has been mentioned. The pack will include several versions of Pac-man, Galaga, Galaxian, Dig Dug, and Xevious! I…

Donkey Kong 64 was one of my favorite games of all time, and unsurprisingly I think my love for 3D Donkey Kong made me somewhat loathe 2D Donkey Kong games. It could be that I was terrible at them, but it also meant that each time a 2D Donkey Kong was released, I knew another 3D entry was even further in the future. Ideally, Nintendo would have remastered Donkey Kong 64 a few years ago or released it on Switch…

Do you like 3D action platformers? We love the genre especially when we find a really fun one that tries to be a bit different. Is Ruffy and the Riverside a fun 3D action platformer? Here’s our review of the game for the Xbox series! Ruffy and the Riverside a 3D action platformer with a neat story. Ruffy is the main character and he lives in Riverside. Quickly he is recruited to save his world from an ancient evil that…

The upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 game Donkey Kong Bananza will have its own Direct. We have the info below! There will be a Donkey Kong Bananza Direct this Wednesday, June 18th. It will air at 8 am central and be 15 minutes long. This game looks absolutely amazing. So far, we know that you can smash walls and dig into the ground. It looks like you can find your own unique way through levels. And there are bananas hidden everywhere!…

Nintendo of America today posted a trailer for an upcoming indie called Ruffy and the Riverside. The trailer is really good. Check it out and then come back here for our thoughts on the game. Ruffy and the Riverside looks really good. I love how the main character is paper-like but the surroundings are very three dimensional. The game looks like a cross between Paper Mario and Mario Odyssey. A platformer meeting that paper-like quality that we usually see in…

Capy’s Quest is an indie platformer that invites players into a whimsical world filled with capybaras, culinary chaos, and charming escapades. Developed by AVTOSERVICE GAMES, this title is now available on most platforms, offering a stress-free gaming experience (well sort of some levels cause stress) that's perfect for casual play.

South of Midnight is a brand new action/adventure platformer for the Xbox Series. Its now available on Game Pass. Is it worth checking out? Here’s our review! In South of Midnight, Hazel Flood is on a mission to find someone missing and ends finding out that she has a greater destiny as a Weaver, someone who can use incredible powers to help the living and the dead. She also finds herself in the world of southern urban legends: creatures big…