If you're a regular visitor to our site (and why wouldn't you be?), you might have caught Will Quick's recent review of the hardcore puzzling platformer, Jump King. If that piqued your interest, you'll be thrilled to know that Jump King is now available in soft launch for both iOS and Android!
The premise of Jump King is as timeless as video games themselves. You take on the role of the titular Jump King, embarking on a quest to ascend a towering structure with the allure of a "smoking hot babe" awaiting at the summit. While the narrative isn't aiming for Shakespearean heights, Jump King focuses squarely on delivering an intense challenge.
The game boasts a steep difficulty curve and deceptively simple controls. You move left and right and then jump—what could be easier, right? Wrong. The intricate and often perilous levels demand precision and patience, testing even the most seasoned platformer enthusiasts. With complex layouts and daring leaps, your skills and determination will be pushed to their limits, but the satisfaction of landing that next jump is unparalleled.
While Will had some critiques regarding the mobile version of Jump King, particularly its monetization approach, there's still much to appreciate. If you're a fan of hardcore platformers like Super Meat Boy, relish in crisp pixel art, and enjoy a visually stunning fantasy world, Jump King might just be your next obsession.
For those seeking something a bit more somber and challenging, consider diving into Blasphemous. This 2D hack 'n slash game forgoes platforming for Dark Souls-inspired Metroidvania combat, featuring tough bosses and an immersive, grim fantasy world to explore.
