Platform game news from Arcade Sushi.
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Sundered Hands-on Preview
Now in alpha, Sundered hopes to take the well known Metroidvania genre and combining it with gorgeous hand drawn animation.
Sonic Mania Nintendo Switch Hands-on Preview
Sega’s newest strategy seems to be “if it wasn’t broken, don’t fix it” with Sonic Mania, a full return to Sonic’s original adventures on the Sega Genesis.
Ratchet & Clank's PlayStation 4 Remake Nails The PS2 Throwback
Sony’s PlayStation 2 was my first concrete foray into console gaming. And as the highest selling console of all time, I’d think it’s safe to say it was for a lot of other boys and girls my age. With such a wide berth of titles available, from the mascot platformer to the military shooter to the… Katamari, there was something for everyone.
And that’s where Insomniac’s 2016 remaster/re-imagining/movie tie-in Ratchet & Clank comes in.
Owlboy Review
From its robust art to its meaningful character progression, we fail to remember a game that has ever delivered a package of goods so beautiful and complete as Owlboy has done.
The Insane Arsenal Action of the Original Ratchet & Clank
It was on this day in 2002 that Insomniac released the original Rachet & Clank, kicking off one of the most iconic Sony franchises of all time.
The Weird History of Pac-Man: 30 Years of Wakka
With the release of Pac-Man Championship Edition 2 DX, Pac-Man's in his dot-gobbling, ghost-battling prime, so it seems appropriate to take a minute to check out the most notable moments in the history of this historic icon.
Creating the Early Face of PlayStation with Crash Bandicoot
It was today in 1996 that Crash Bandicoot came to shelves and became one of the more iconic faces on which Sony would sell its new system.
How Metroid Subverted Hero Roles and Established Open-World Platforming
It was today in 1986 that players were given their first ride in the Power Suit and journeyed into the depths of Zebes, all unknowing behind the visor of one of the strongest women in video games.
Kirby: Planet Robobot Review
Kirby: Planet Robobot was a blast from start to finish. The platforming, combat and level design are better than they’ve ever been in a Kirby game. The new Robobot Armor is fun to use, especially with all of the enemy abilities, though it does have some disappointing limitations. Coupled with the great use of the 3D environments on a 2D plane, Kirby: Planet Robobot has become my favorite Kirby game.
Mighty No. 9 Review
After several years, delays, and missteps, the Kickstarter-funded Mighty No. 9 is here, and believe me when I say that the supposed spiritual successor to Mega Man is a Mega Bust.