If you're a frequent visitor to our site (and who wouldn't be?), 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 follows a classic premise that's as old as video games themselves. You play as the titular Jump King, attempting to ascend an enormous tower with the allure of a "smoking hot babe" at the summit. While the narrative isn't aiming for literary greatness, Jump King is all about the challenge—and what a challenge it is!

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

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

For those seeking a more serious and darker challenge, consider checking out Blasphemous. This 2D hack 'n slash game shifts the focus from platforming to Dark Souls-inspired Metroidvania combat, featuring tough bosses and a deeply immersive, grim fantasy world to explore.