"Jump King: Classic Platforming Hits Mobile with Soft Launch"

If you're 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. For those gripped by this intriguing release, exciting news awaits—Jump King is now in soft launch on both iOS and Android!

The premise of Jump King might seem timeless: you play as the titular Jump King, striving to ascend a colossal tower with the enticing promise of a "smoking hot babe" at its summit. While not exactly a literary masterpiece, Jump King isn't aiming to revolutionize interactive storytelling. Instead, it's all about delivering an intense challenge, and it certainly delivers on that front.

Jump King boasts a steep difficulty curve and deceptively simple controls. You can move left and right, then jump—sounds easy, right? Think again. The game's intricate and often perilous levels will push even the most seasoned platformer players to their limits. With complex layouts and daring leaps of faith, your patience will be tested, but perseverance pays off with every successful jump.

**Might as well jump**

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

For those seeking something a bit more serious and darker yet equally challenging, consider checking out Blasphemous. This 2D hack 'n slash game forgoes platforming in favor of Dark Souls-inspired Metroidvania combat, featuring tough bosses and a deeply immersive, grim fantasy world to explore.