Jump King brings classic platforming action and rage-inducing difficulty to mobile, out now in soft launch

If you've been a regular 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 title piqued your interest, you'll be thrilled to hear that it's now 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, striving to ascend a colossal tower with the allure of a "smoking hot babe" at its peak. While the narrative isn't vying for literary acclaim, Jump King excels in delivering a formidable challenge.

The game boasts a steep difficulty curve with controls that are deceptively simple yet profoundly challenging. You can move left or right and jump, but mastering these actions within the intricate and often perilous levels will test even the most seasoned platformer enthusiasts. With complex layouts and daring leaps, your patience will be pushed to its limits, but perseverance is sweetly rewarded with each successful jump.

**Might as well jump**

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

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