Jump King: Classic Platforming Hits Mobile with Soft Launch

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 on both Android and iOS platforms!

Jump King offers a classic premise that's as timeless as video games themselves. You play as the titular Jump King, tasked with scaling an immense tower, lured by the promise of a "smoking hot babe" at its summit. While the narrative might not win any literary awards, Jump King isn't about storytelling—it's all about the challenge, and it delivers that in spades.

The game features a steep difficulty curve paired with deceptively simple controls. You can move left and right and jump, which sounds straightforward, but the intricate and often perilous levels will test even the most seasoned platformer veterans. With complex layouts and daring leaps, your patience will be pushed to its limits, but the satisfaction of nailing that next jump is unparalleled.

While Will had some reservations about the mobile version of Jump King, particularly its monetization approach, there's still a lot to appreciate. If you're a fan of hardcore platformers like Super Meat Boy, enjoy crisp pixel art, and are drawn to the surprisingly enchanting fantasy world, Jump King could be right up your alley.

However, if you're in the mood for something a bit more somber and 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 atmospheric, grim fantasy world to explore.