Platformer

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In This Stunning Metroidvania, You’re Only Held Back By Your Own Imagination

Öoo is a puzzle-platformer that gives you all the tools to progress, then teaches you how to use them

By John Walker Published August 11, 2025
CultureNews

Donkey Kong Bananza Fans Are Having Way Too Much Fun With Its Artist Mode

Meet JD Jonkey Dong, one of dozens of sculptures coming out of the new Switch 2 exclusive

By Ethan Gach Published July 18, 2025
CultureNews

Donkey Kong Bananza Reviews Say It’s The Blockbuster Exclusive Switch 2 Fans Are Waiting For

DK's first 3D adventure in decades gets rave reviews

By Ethan Gach Published July 16, 2025
CultureNews

Astro Bot’s New Update Finally Adds A Character Fans Have Been Waiting For

New levels mean new Special Bots, including one that the game has been missing since launch

By Kenneth Shepard Published July 10, 2025
CultureNews

Donkey Kong Bananza Does The One Thing I’ve Wanted For Decades: Stickerbush Symphony And Bramble Blast Back Together Again

The Switch 2 exclusive has a tribute to one of Donkey Kong Country 2 's peak moments

By Ethan Gach Published July 1, 2025

CultureNews

Two Great Games That Couldn’t Be More Different Are Free Right Now

The moody platformer Limbo and the bombastic fantasy FPS Wonderlands are both free on the Epic Store

By Zack Zwiezen Published May 30, 2025
OpinionCommentary

Psychonauts Is 20 Years Old, So Let’s Remember An All-Time Classic

Double Fine's first game remains its best, a wonderful mixture of hilarity and pathos

By John Walker Published April 21, 2025
CultureNews

New 3D Donkey Kong Adventure Could Be Switch 2’s Mario Odyssey

Donkey Kong Bananza shows the arcade icon punching through

By Ethan Gach Published April 2, 2025
CultureNews

The Best Game Of 2024 Keeps Getting More Free Levels

Astro Bot is getting five new levels and a PS5 Pro patch, too

By Zack Zwiezen Published February 13, 2025
Tips & Guides

How To Farm Banana Coins In Donkey Kong Country Returns HD (And Other Helpful Tips)

The return of this classic Wii platformer can be a little tricky at first

Billy Givens Published February 3, 2025

Tips & Guides

How Long Is Donkey Kong Country Returns HD?

Is this return of a classic a quick platformer you can breeze through in a weekend, or does it have more meat on the bones?

Billy Givens Published February 3, 2025
Tips & Guides

How To Unlock The Golden Bot Trophy In Astro Bot

This Gold trophy requires a ton of busywork and some platforming challenges, but it's essential to Platinum the game

Billy Givens Published January 7, 2025
ReviewsYear in Review

The 15 Best Video Game Surprises Of 2024

This year sucked, but at least Balatro is awesome and we're getting more Elden Ring soon

Zack Zwiezen & Kenneth Shepard & John Walker Published December 24, 2024
Tips & Guides

You Don’t Want To Miss This Holiday-Themed Astro Bot Level

'Winter Wonder' has arrived just in time for the holiday season

Billy Givens Published December 16, 2024
CultureNews

Astro Bot Gets A New Holiday-Themed Winter Level Tomorrow

And the developers behind the PS5 exclusive say this new level is not a speedrun challenge

By Zack Zwiezen Published December 11, 2024

CultureNews

Someone Found A Hidden Cheat Code In A 28 Year Old Donkey Kong Game

The newly found cheat code in Donkey Kong Country 2 isn't very useful, but is still pretty cool

By Zack Zwiezen Published November 8, 2024
Tips & Guides

Astro Bot‘s Final Challenge Is Super-Tough, But You Can Do It

To get the 302nd bot, and completely finish the game, you're going to need our handy guide

Simon Estey Published September 25, 2024
ReviewsMultiplatform

This Nostalgic Zelda-Like Is A Delightful Love Letter To Gaming

The Plucky Squire ’s inventive puzzle-platforming looks to the past and future of the medium

By Willa Rowe Published September 17, 2024
Tips & Guides

No Amount Of Non-Astro Bot News From Sony Can Keep Us From Talking About This Delightful Game

Flopping shooters and soaring console prices be damned—there is nothing more important to us than Astro Bot

By Moises Taveras Published September 15, 2024
Opinion

PS5 Pro Reactions, Destiny Anniversary Feels, And More Of This Week’s Spiciest Takes

This week Sony revealed its mid-gen console and Bungie celebrated a milestone

Kotaku Staff Published September 14, 2024

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