Platformer Reviews

heavy_sword
1.5
Heavy Sword – Can’t Even Copy Well
April 12, 2013 -

There’s a tremendous catalog of past games to draw on for inspiration for new games. Some games are inspired by the past, while others try to copy it, and Heavy Sword falls into the latter… Read More »

lumber_jacked
3.5
Lumber Jacked – Stealing Bits Of Your Time
April 11, 2013 -

Lumberjacks and Beavers usually mind their own business as they both take care of chopping down trees. In Lumber Jacked, Bustin Beaver, and his band of beaver bandits have upset the status quo, by stealing… Read More »

the_other_brothers
2.5
The Other Brothers – Unrelated, And Not Ready For Primetime
April 4, 2013 -

We all know Mario & Luigi from way back in their original Mario Bros. game back in 1983. The plumbers get all the notoriety in their magical Mushroom Kingdom, but The Other Brothers are mechanics… Read More »

ms_splosion_man
4.0
Ms. Splosion Man – An Absolute Blast With The Missus
April 2, 2013 -

It’s great to see some deluxe PC games make the transition to iOS as they bring a whole other level to the platform. Ms. Splosion Man is the latest to explode on to the App… Read More »

spunk_moxie
3.5
Spunk and Moxie – Classic Gameplay, Present Day Styling
March 4, 2013 -

Spunx and Moxie is oozing with the retro platformers of the past that focus on challenge, and quick reaction. The new iOS game combines elements of classic platformers with the one touch one touch action… Read More »

major_magnet
2.5
Major Magnet – Trying To Latch On, But Misses The Mark
February 22, 2013 -

There are all kinds of super heroes, but Major Magnet is quite unique as his super power relies on magnetism. Convenient for our hero, the city he needs to save is filled with magnetic points… Read More »

rock_runners
3.5
Rock Runners – Rockin’ Out To A Familiar Beat
February 15, 2013 -

The App Store has proven to be a nice home for runners whether they’re endless or more of the action platformer. Either way, the game style is all about one button controls where your character… Read More »

cordy2_
4.5
Cordy 2 – Electrifying iOS With A Mario Style Platformer
February 13, 2013 -

The platformer genre has seen some of the most popular characters and games in video game history. To this point, a top notch platformer hasn’t really come to iOS with most having some familiar elements,… Read More »

food_run
2.5
Food Run – Scampering Around With Tasty Treats
February 11, 2013 -

Last year about this time, rumors were running rampant about a retina display coming to the iPad, and during the build-up there was some speculation by developers on what a retina iPad screen would do… Read More »

infestor
3.5
Infestor – Infesting Your iOS Device For Good
January 21, 2013 -

Ravenous Games has become the go to name when it comes to retro inspired and stylized platformers for iOS. Infestor is their latest following League of Evil, Beatdown, and Random Heroes. The difference with Infestor… Read More »