If you've been keeping up with our site (and we hope you have!), 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 play as 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 what a challenge it is!
The game boasts a steep difficulty curve with deceptively simple controls. You move left and right, then jump. Sounds easy, right? Think again. The intricate and often perilous levels will test even the most seasoned platformer enthusiasts. With complex layouts and leaps of faith, your patience will be pushed to its limits, but the satisfaction of nailing that next jump is unparalleled.
While Will did express some concerns about the mobile version's monetization strategy, there's still a lot to appreciate about Jump King. If you're a fan of hardcore platformers like Super Meat Boy, enjoy crisp pixel art, and appreciate a visually stunning fantasy world with a cheeky twist, Jump King could be right up your alley.
For those seeking a more serious and darker challenge, consider checking out Blasphemous. This 2D hack 'n slash game swaps platforming for Dark Souls-inspired Metroidvania combat, featuring tough bosses and a deeply immersive, grim fantasy world to explore.
