Jump King: Classic Platforming Hits Mobile with Soft Launch

If you're a frequent visitor to our site (and we hope you are!), you might have caught Will Quick's latest review of the hardcore puzzling platformer, Jump King. If that piqued your interest, you'll be thrilled to know that Jump King is now available in soft launch for both iOS and Android devices!

The premise of Jump King is as timeless as video games themselves. You take on the role of the titular Jump King, tasked with climbing an immense tower in pursuit of a "smoking hot babe" at the top. While the narrative might not win any literary awards, Jump King isn't aiming to be a storytelling masterpiece. Its true focus is on delivering an intense challenge, and it certainly delivers on that front.

Jump King boasts a steep difficulty curve with controls that are deceptively simple yet incredibly challenging. You move left or right and then jump. Sounds easy, right? Think again. The levels you'll navigate are intricate and fraught with peril, designed to test even the most seasoned platformer enthusiasts. With complex layouts and daring leaps, your patience will be pushed to its limits, but the thrill of mastering each jump is immensely rewarding.

Might as well jump - While Will Quick noted some concerns about the mobile version's monetization, there's still a lot to love about Jump King. If you're a fan of hardcore platformers like Super Meat Boy, appreciate crisp pixel art, and enjoy a visually stunning fantasy world, Jump King could be right up your alley.

However, if you're in the mood for something darker and equally challenging but without the platforming focus, consider checking out Blasphemous. This 2D hack 'n slash game draws inspiration from Dark Souls and offers a Metroidvania-style combat experience, complete with tough bosses and a deeply atmospheric, grim fantasy setting to explore.