This is a review of Demon Tides, a sequel to the beloved 3D platformer Demon Turf.

The Xbox 360 didn't have a ton of great platformers, but these five games gave fans of the genre plenty to play.

Platforming and RPGs might seem like two very different genres, but a surprising number of games have figured out how to blend the two. Some lean more into the action and traversal, others emphasize ...

Platformers helped define video games as a medium. They taught generations how to hold a controller, how to time a jump, and how to explore imaginative worlds built around movement and discovery. Few ...

Chris is a writer with an academic background in Creative Technology and Games Design. This experience has allowed him to look at games through a critical lens, analyzing what makes for good design.

When Metroidvanias and platformers place players into hostile environments, we often also get means to defend ourselves or fight back. Animal Well involves a different approach. We’re dumped into a ...

While it's fun to unleash the might of a ninja warrior, Sega's upcoming revival is at its best when showcasing the ninja's fleet-footed agility. It takes a great many things to become a mighty ninja ...

Mario inspired developers to innovate games by blending platforming and RPG genres. Destiny 2's traversal challenges are a staple in its activities and akin to platforming. Various RPGs like Muramasa ...