If you're a regular visitor to our site (and who wouldn't be?), you might have caught Will Quick's latest review of the hardcore puzzling platformer, Jump King. If this game piqued your interest, you'll be thrilled to know that it's now available in soft launch for both iOS and Android devices!
Jump King's premise is as timeless as video games themselves. You take on the role of the titular Jump King, tasked with climbing an immense tower in pursuit of a "smoking hot babe" at the top. While the narrative might not win any literary awards, Jump King isn't about storytelling; it's all about the challenge, and it delivers on that front with a vengeance.
The game boasts a steep difficulty curve paired with deceptively simple controls. You move left and right and then jump. Sounds easy, right? Think again. The intricate and often perilous levels will challenge even the most seasoned platformer enthusiasts. With complex layouts and leaps of faith, your patience will be tested, but perseverance is always rewarded when you nail that next jump.
While Will did express some concerns about the mobile version of Jump King, particularly its monetization strategy, there's still a lot to appreciate. If you're a fan of hardcore platformers like Super Meat Boy, enjoy crisp pixel art, and appreciate a visually appealing fantasy world, then Jump King could be right up your alley.
However, if you're in the mood for something a bit more serious and darker, yet equally challenging, consider checking out Blasphemous. This 2D hack 'n slash game shifts the focus from platforming to Dark Souls-inspired Metroidvania combat, featuring tough bosses and a deeply immersive, grim fantasy world to explore.
