Spelunky 2 doesn't advance the original's formula, but there's more stuff to sink your teeth into.
The pixel-art is faultless and the gameplay is pleasingly reminiscent of the classics, but Timespinner doesn't offer much that feels new.
A prickly 2D Metroidvania with a curious twist, Dandara admirably finds something new to do with the genre, but it's tough work to get onboard.
An engaging, vibrant and challenging platformer that adds narrative to a genre often shy of it.
A satisfying, moreish take on the roguelike formula, and one that's most likely to appeal to genre naysayers.
A blissfully fluid action game with a compelling twist, let down occasionally by tedious encounters.
Few will see the more remote corners of Rain World’s relentlessly dire stretch, but those who do are unlikely to forget the experience.
A beautiful adventure platformer with a cheerful pixel art veneer, but with very modern themes.
A decent enough expansion, but it doesn't reach the great heights of previous post-launch outings.
A masterful distillation of classic action-platforming gameplay, doling out tension and elation in equal measure.