Jump King: Classic Platforming and Rage-Inducing Challenge Now in Mobile Soft Launch

If you're a frequent visitor to our site (and why wouldn't you be?), you might have caught Will Quick's latest review of the hardcore puzzling platformer, Jump King. If that piqued your interest, you'll be thrilled to know that Jump King is now available in soft launch on both Android and iOS devices!

Jump King follows a timeless video game premise: you guide the titular character up a towering structure, driven by the promise of a "smoking hot babe" at the summit. While the narrative might not win any literary awards, Jump King isn't aiming to be a storytelling masterpiece. Its focus is squarely on providing a challenging gameplay experience, and it certainly delivers on that front.

The game boasts a steep difficulty curve with deceptively simple controls. You can move left and right and jump, but navigating the increasingly complex and perilous levels will test even the most seasoned platformer enthusiasts. With intricate layouts and daring leaps, your patience will be pushed to its limits, but the satisfaction of mastering each jump is immensely rewarding.

**Might as well jump**

While Will Quick noted some concerns with the mobile version's monetization, there's still a lot to appreciate about Jump King. If you're a fan of hardcore platformers like Super Meat Boy, and you enjoy vibrant pixel art and a visually captivating fantasy world with a cheeky tone, Jump King could be right up your alley.

However, if you're after something a bit more somber and equally challenging, you might want to explore Blasphemous. This 2D hack 'n slash game swaps out platforming for Dark Souls-inspired Metroidvania combat, featuring tough bosses and an engrossing, grim fantasy setting.