Jump King: Classic Platforming Hits Mobile with Soft Launch

If you've been keeping up with our site (and who wouldn't?), you might have caught Will Quick's latest review of the hardcore puzzling platformer, Jump King. If this game piqued your interest, you'll be thrilled to know that it's now available in soft launch for both iOS and Android!

Jump King's premise is as timeless as video games themselves. You play as the titular Jump King, climbing an immense tower with the allure of a "smoking hot babe" at the summit. While the narrative isn't exactly high literature, Jump King isn't aiming to be a storytelling masterpiece; it's all about the challenge, and it delivers on that front.

The game boasts a steep difficulty curve with deceptively simple controls. You move left and right, then jump. Sounds easy, right? Think again. The intricate and often perilous levels will challenge even the most seasoned platformer enthusiasts. With complex layouts and leaps of faith, your patience will be tested, but perseverance is rewarded with each successful jump.

While Will did express some concerns about the mobile version of Jump King, particularly its monetization strategy, there's still a lot to appreciate. If you're a fan of hardcore platformers like Super Meat Boy, enjoy crisp pixel art, and a visually appealing fantasy world, Jump King could be right up your alley.

However, if you're in the mood for something a bit more serious and darker, yet equally challenging, consider checking out Blasphemous. This 2D hack 'n slash game forgoes platforming in favor of Dark Souls-inspired Metroidvania combat, featuring tough bosses and a deeply grim fantasy world to explore.