We went hands-on with The Secret of Crystal Mountain at PAX East 2026. Here's why this charming indie platformer RPG might be ...

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'Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island' remains the pinnacle of the platforming genre.

A magical blend of folklore-based storytelling, beautiful visuals, and immersive music all shine on PS5.

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 ...

Hollow Knight: Silksong not only has deep and rewarding exploration and challenging boss fights that give you more than enough bragging rights, but also uniquely familiar platforming, which can feel ...

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 ...