Bolt Wii
Tags: Wii Platforming Twenties Technical Gamer Reviews

Bolt Wii isn't just the usual aping of a movie story, it's an original prelude to the film. Not technically impressive, but perfect for the film's target audience and a great experience for fans of the movie.

New Super Mario Brothers DS
Tags: DS Platforming Teletext Gamer Reviews

Even though New Super Mario Brothers has been out for a while, it's still worth a look. It's converted and hooked this ageing platformer cynic.

Assassin's Creed II 360
Tags: 360 Platforming Intimate Gamer Reviews

Assassin's Creed II is everything I hoped it would be. I thoroughly enjoyed the game, but where was all the sex we'd been promised? We might not get to see that kind of action, but fortunately what remains is a fantastic game on the PS3, 360 and PC.

The Chase: Felix Meets Felicity DS
Tags: DS Platforming Intimate Gamer Reviews

The Chase: Felix Meets Felicity adds rom-com cliche to its platforming gameplay on the DS. Romantic missteps aside, although I enjoyed the gameplay for a while, no saving resulted in too much repetition for me.

Parasol Stars Retro
Tags: Retro Platforming Dad Writing Gamer Reviews

Parasol Stars magically extends the bubble and rainbow fun to some unassuming but surprisingly addictive umbrella action. Following the platforming of both Bubble Bobble and Rainbow Islands, Parasol Stars keeps thing bright, fun and simple. Scratch beneath the surface though and there is a labyrinth of controllable complexity.

Bubble Bobble Retro
Tags: Retro Platforming Dad Writing Gamer Reviews

The simplest games can generate complex experiences. So goes the rhetoric behind Halo:

Rainbow Islands: TA Challenge Mode XBLA
Tags: XBLA Platforming Closeup Gamer Reviews

Rainbow Islands: Towering Adventure intelligently updates the Bubble Bobble sequel. Amongst a plethora of spin offs, for the first time we have a fitting follow up to the classic 90's arcade, Amiga and Atari ST hit Rainbow Islands. The games exquisitely balanced Challenge Mode had me transfixed, so I'll be zooming in on this baby for my Closeup review.

Rainbow Islands Retro
Tags: Retro Platforming Dad Writing Gamer Reviews

This is not an easy cash-in follow up, that would come later with Bubble Memories and Symphony. Rainbow Islands is a full reimagining of its forbears play mechanic with rainbows replacing bubbles.

Vertigo Again
Tags: Platforming Scared Gamer Articles

Games connect us to exhilaration is various ways. I love mine to scare me. Although the shock, horror and gore are all pretty unnerving, nothing comes close to the sweaty palms of playing games that take you to ridiculously high places - InFamous, Mirror's Edge and Uncharted to name a few.

Mirror's Edge 360
Tags: 360 Platforming Scared Gamer Reviews

Mirror's Edge on 360, PS3 and PC is described by many as a parkour, free running, simulator. It's an activity my general physic and sense of self preservation precludes me from attempting. Although for some people this sort of high wire jumping and a running is a sport or leisure activity, for me this is as frightful as the darkest horror experience.