Platformer

A collection of 78 posts

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ElecHead - Switch Review

"It's titles like this that made me fall in love with indie games."

Review

Gibbon: Beyond the Trees - Switch Review

"I simply wish that there was more of it."

JoyPlay

Neon White - JoyPlay

Check out the first hour and 15 minutes of Neon White coming soon to Nintendo Switch.

Review

Grapple Dog - Switch Review

"Paws what you're doing and play this game!"

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6Souls - Switch Review

"6Souls does all the basics and does them pretty well."

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The Gardener and the Wild Vines - Switch Review

"This game surprised me in almost every aspect."

Indie Roundup

Nintendo Switch Indie Roundup - October 26, 2021

In the most recent episode of the Switchaboo Podcast, we discuss some upcoming indie titles that you should absolutely be keeping an eye on. If you missed our last Indie Roundup, be sure to click here! [https://www.switchaboo.com/nintendo-switch-indie-roundup-october-12-2021/]

Review

JARS - Switch Review

"Superbly quirky"

2D

Juiced! - Switch Review (Quick)

Tiko is a short bug-eyed prune… thing that is on a mission to put a stop to the evil wizard’s plans by recovering the Eternal Crystals. In this nostalgia-filled adventure, Juiced! focusses on what made the retro platformers of the 8/16 bit eras so monumental by perfecting its

2D Platformer

Adventures of Chris - Switch Review

A fat, asthmatic, slow, timid kid thrown into a sidescroller where the coins are cookies, the health pickups are milkshakes, and the enemies are an assortment of Castlevania-esc horrors that range from Dracula-like vampires to gigantic spiders – The Adventures of Chris is a quirky experiment that, like Humans, falls flat.

2D Platformer

Evergate - Switch Review

Evergate tells a captivating story about a white wisp named Ki travelling through the afterlife and going through the Evergate itself to relive the memories of those long since past. Utilise the power of the crystals within the Evergate in order to solve challenging puzzle platform segments whilst learning more

2D Platformer

Evergate - Switch Review

Evergate tells a captivating story about a white wisp named Ki travelling through the afterlife and going through the Evergate itself to relive the memories of those long since past. Utilise the power of the crystals within the Evergate in order to solve challenging puzzle platform segments whilst learning more

3D Platformer

Skully - Switch Review

Nothing quite hits the spot like a well-oiled platformer with charming visuals and a simplistic goal of getting from point A to point B. Skully scratches that itch, hitting the heights of the genre in a way that its cohorts like Knack simply failed to, with rich personality and slick

3D Platformer

Skully - Switch Review

Nothing quite hits the spot like a well-oiled platformer with charming visuals and a simplistic goal of getting from point A to point B. Skully scratches that itch, hitting the heights of the genre in a way that its cohorts like Knack simply failed to, with rich personality and slick

2D Platformer

Neon Abyss - Switch Review

Binding of Isaac meets Enter the Gungeon in this spectacular rogue-lite gem, with an earned title of Neon Abyss; you jump headfirst into the side scroller shoot-em-up, hurling an endless stream of bullets at squishy blood-filled foes with pixel-art backdrops that gush personality. There’s no doubt that these arcade-inspired

2D Platformer

Neon Abyss - Switch Review

Binding of Isaac meets Enter the Gungeon in this spectacular rogue-lite gem, with an earned title of Neon Abyss; you jump headfirst into the side scroller shoot-em-up, hurling an endless stream of bullets at squishy blood-filled foes with pixel-art backdrops that gush personality. There’s no doubt that these arcade-inspired

2D Platformer

Kickstarter Project of the Week: Duru

For this week’s Switch Kickstarter Project of the Week, we will be looking at Twisted Ramble Games’Duru. The game is slated to release in November 2020 on PC and Mac, with a Nintendo Switch port coming later. Here’s the overview: > Duru is a 2D puzzle platformer about

2D Platformer

Kickstarter Project of the Week: Duru

For this week’s Switch Kickstarter Project of the Week, we will be looking at Twisted Ramble Games’Duru. The game is slated to release in November 2020 on PC and Mac, with a Nintendo Switch port coming later. Here’s the overview: > Duru is a 2D puzzle platformer about

3D Platformer

Woodle Tree 2: Deluxe - Switch Review (Quick)

The Wood Lands are in danger and it is up to the adorable Woodle to save it! In this 3D platformer, Woodle Tree 2: Deluxe has you freely exploring an open sandbox world that contains eight separately-themed areas and restoring the Water Tears. With great 3D platformers being a dime

3D Platformer

Woodle Tree 2: Deluxe - Switch Review (Quick)

The Wood Lands are in danger and it is up to the adorable Woodle to save it! In this 3D platformer, Woodle Tree 2: Deluxe has you freely exploring an open sandbox world that contains eight separately-themed areas and restoring the Water Tears. With great 3D platformers being a dime

2D Platformer

Escape Doodland - Switch Review (Quick)

Escape Doodland is a 2D sidescrolling auto-runner where you must outrun the gigantic dragon monster behind you. Jump from platform-to-platform, use matchsticks to fart, propelling yourself or stunning the monster if it gets too close, and collect beans that are scattered throughout. Good * Characters control well * Matchsticks give you the

2D Platformer

Escape Doodland - Switch Review (Quick)

Escape Doodland is a 2D sidescrolling auto-runner where you must outrun the gigantic dragon monster behind you. Jump from platform-to-platform, use matchsticks to fart, propelling yourself or stunning the monster if it gets too close, and collect beans that are scattered throughout. Good * Characters control well * Matchsticks give you the

2D Platformer

Squidlit - Switch Review

Relive the glory days of gaming with Squidlit, a charming platforming adventure that is faithful to the Game Boy hardware. In Squidlit, evil is afoot, and your little squid friend must jump, ink enemies and eat muffins to save the land. Stop the villainous Skwit Skwot in all of Squidlit’

2D Platformer

Squidlit - Switch Review

Relive the glory days of gaming with Squidlit, a charming platforming adventure that is faithful to the Game Boy hardware. In Squidlit, evil is afoot, and your little squid friend must jump, ink enemies and eat muffins to save the land. Stop the villainous Skwit Skwot in all of Squidlit’

2D Platformer

Kickstarter Project of the Week: It is Nice When it Snows

For this week’s Switch Kickstarter Project of the Week, we will be looking at Concano Games’It is Nice When it Snows. The game is slated to release in October on PC, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch. Here is the overview: > Get involved in this 2D platform and puzzle