"Jump King Launches on Mobile with Classic Platforming and Intense Challenge"

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

Jump King offers a classic premise: you play as the titular Jump King, climbing an immense tower with the allure of a "smoking hot babe" at its peak. While the narrative might not win any literary awards, Jump King isn't about storytelling; it's all about the challenge, and what a challenge it is.

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

While Will did have some reservations about the mobile version of Jump King, particularly its monetization model, 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 swaps platforming for Dark Souls-inspired Metroidvania combat, featuring tough bosses and a deeply immersive, grim fantasy world to explore.