Category: Platformer

  • Angry Video Game Nerd 8-bit: The Nerd’s NES Nightmare

    The Angry Video Game Nerd (AVGN) character has carved out a unique niche in the world of online entertainment, satirizing the frustrations and absurdities of classic video games with an unparalleled blend of crude humor and genuine passion. It’s only fitting, then, that the Nerd himself would venture into the very medium he lampoons. With…

  • Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound – A Bloody Symphony of Steel and Shadow

    For years, the allure of both Ninja Gaiden’s legendary difficulty and The Game Kitchen’s atmospheric Blasphemous titles has quietly simmered in the back of my gaming mind. On paper, these experiences, rich in challenging combat and evocative worlds, should have been a perfect fit. Yet, for reasons I could never quite pinpoint, neither series fully…

  • Disney Illusion Island Starring Mickey & Friends: Bringing back Disney magic

    After being a Nintendo Switch exclusive for a time, Disney Illusion Island has finally broken free, gracing PC, Xbox, and PlayStation platforms. This is a joyous occasion, not just for gamers who’ve been yearning for this charming title, but also for the wider gaming landscape. A family-friendly Metroidvania outside the Nintendo ecosystem feels like a…

  • Once Upon a Puppet: A World of Despair and Untapped Potential

    Once Upon a Puppet transports players to a world hidden beneath the glitz and glamour of the stage, a desolate realm of forgotten puppets and discarded sets. While the game offers a playful exploration of this unique setting and strives to inject hope into its 2D platforming gameplay, it ultimately falls short of fully captivating…