Tag: Platformer

Playing A Short Hike developer’s unfinished Paper RPG reminds us we’re as shaped by the ideas that don’t make it as we are the ones that do

Playing A Short Hike…

We live in a world where we see finished products. Mostly finished products. Early Access has changed the moment…
From Atic Atac to Banjo-Kazooie, Evercade’s squeezing 14 Rare classics into a cute little handheld that’s launching this June

From Atic Atac to…

Retro specialist Evercade has unveiled a bit of a treat for Rare fans: a cute little handheld device featuring…
Nintendo confirms Donkey Kong Bananza is being made by the Mario Odyssey team

Nintendo confirms Donkey Kong…

Nintendo famously keeps its various game developers under wraps, with the team responsible for a release often only coming…
Donkey Kong Bananza reaches for smashing variety and a Rare energy – hands-on

Donkey Kong Bananza reaches…

When I first played Donkey Kong Bananza at the Nintendo Switch 2 reveal, I enjoyed it but was nevertheless…
Quantum Witch shows the endless possibilities of what cults, coercion, and ultimately, the right support can do

Quantum Witch shows the…

To put it simply, Quantum Witch is a heartwarming ‘plotformer’ brought about by solo developer NikkiJay and her experiences…
No plans for Sonic Adventure remakes, as Sonic Team focuses on new games instead

No plans for Sonic…

Sonic Team head Takashi Iizuka has no plans to remake or remaster the Dreamcast Sonic Adventure games. Read more…
The Plucky Squire too easy for you? The developer heard you and said ‘challenge accepted’

The Plucky Squire too…

The team behind picture book adventure The Plucky Squire has heard your cries of ‘this game is too easy’,…
A Short Hike dev halts work on unfinished RPG, saying, “I might never finish this, so I’m releasing the demo!”

A Short Hike dev…

The developer behind A Short Hike has shelved development on an RPG but is releasing it as a demo,…
Jet Set Radio at 25 – movement, place and the concept of love

Jet Set Radio at…

My time at university is bookended by moments that changed my idea of what games could be. When I…
Nintendo’s free Switch 2 upgrades for key Switch 1 titles are remasters in all but name

Nintendo’s free Switch 2…

When Nintendo fully revealed Switch 2, it also announced the existence of ‘Switch 2 Editions’ – enhanced versions of…