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Nintendo released a free Switch 2 demo for Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, letting players try the game’s first chapter with save data transferable to the full game; the puzzle-platformer follows Yoshi as he helps Mr. E recover memories across its pages, with a Bowser Jr. cameo hinted.
Kotaku’s Rebekah Valentine praises Tethergeist as a Celeste-inspired puzzle platformer where Mae’s astral form is tethered to her body, introducing clever mechanics (projecting through obstacles, wall-kicks, and flower-driven projection) across steadily layered levels with tight controls, forgiving infinite lives, and satisfying audio cues, plus potential storytelling about disability; available now on PC and Nintendo Switch.
Steam Next Fest (June 15–22) is packed with demos; this post shares early impressions of Cloudbreaker, Wall World Strategy, Blood Dungeon, Rivage, Drill Deep, and Star Trek: Outposts Unknown, noting a mix of roguelite, strategy, platformer, and puzzle experiences, and invites readers to share recommendations to cut through the vast demo pile.
Ubisoft announces Rayman Legends Retold, a 3D remake of 2013’s Rayman Legends that preserves the original’s 2D gameplay feel while adding updated 3D visuals powered by the Snowdrop engine. The remake uses a 2.5D presentation with parallax depth, includes 1–4 player couch co-op, dragon‑riding levels, returning characters plus new content, and a new villain, all while keeping the core gameplay intact. It launches October 1, 2026 for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2, and PC, with additional music levels and developer insights teased in Game Informer.
A roundup of reviews for Yoshi and the Mysterious Book on Switch 2 finds a breezy, charming 2D platformer built on exploration and whimsy; critics praise its imaginative creatures and open-ended discovery but note it lacks deep gameplay and that some clever ideas arrive late, resulting in a delightful but not earth-shaking entry for the Yoshi series (Metacritic 82).
Bubsy 4D is a surprising highlight in the Bubsy series: a compact, modern indie platformer built around a robust movement system (dash, wall runs, air dash, glide, and a Sonic-like roll) that compels players through obstacle-course levels across three worlds to collect five golden yarn balls. While the core mechanics are a strength and the humor stays light, the levels feel barren and garish, keeping the experience short and focused. It’s the best Bubsy yet and hints at a future where the character works in small, movement‑driven experiences.
Yoshi and the Mysterious Book abandons traditional platforming in favor of curiosity-driven exploration, letting players document creatures inside a magical book and complete goals through experimentation rather than combat; it blends approachable controls, inventive creature gimmicks, and post-ending tools that unlock new biomes, wrapped in an illustrated visual style that appeals to kids while offering playful depth for seasoned players.
The Verge’s review of Yoshi and the Mysterious Book frames Nintendo’s latest platformer as a relaxed, exploration-focused storybook experience inside Mr. E’s pages. Yoshi’s abilities become tools for discovering creatures and habitats in sandbox-like chapters, emphasizing experimentation and charm over traditional level-clear challenges. While it’s easier than Super Mario Bros. Wonder and leans into whimsy, the game’s Bowser Jr./Kamek subplot feels tacked on; it launches on Switch 2 on May 21.
Nintendo’s Yoshi and the Mysterious Book arrives on Switch 2 soon, and early reviews roll in with a range of scores (IGN 6/10, GameSpot 7/10, Game Informer 7.75/10, Shacknews 8/10, GamesRadar 4/5, Eurogamer 4/5), as Nintendo gears up for a May 21 release and released a new trailer.
Nintendo’s Yoshi and the Mysterious Book rethinks platformers by removing combat and centering play around a book-based exploration mechanic, open-ended stages, creature discovery (with customizable names), and a cozy, hand-drawn art style inside the book, delivering a gentler, discovery-first experience aimed at younger players.
A hands-on preview shows Yoshi and the Mysterious Book blending charming platforming with deep creature-based puzzle mechanics: Yoshi learns from new species, uses their abilities to uncover secrets, and is encouraged to replay levels for fresh routes, all wrapped in pencil-drawn visuals on Switch 2, with a May 21 release.
Sad Cat Studios' sci‑fi 2.5D platformer Replaced launches to a strong debut despite rough edges like camera glitches and mis-timed interactions; the team will release a quality-of-life patch roadmap and add features to address issues, following multiple delays tied to the Ukraine invasion. Set in an alternate 1980s America scarred by a nuclear catastrophe, the game follows Reach, an AI trapped in a human body, and has been generally well received so far.
Rock Paper Shotgun's weekly PC games preview highlights an April 13–17 lineup, featuring Pragmata (sci‑fi shooter), Replaced (2.5D platformer), Scriptorium: Master of Manuscripts (illuminated manuscripts puzzle), and a slate of previews like Windrose, Regions of Ruin: Runegate, Blood Reaver, and more, with editors sharing impressions and demos throughout the week.
More than 20 new Xbox titles are launching next week across Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC (March 31–April 3), including a day-one Game Pass addition: Super Meat Boy 3D. The lineup features platformers, puzzles, and co-op horror, with notable releases like Legacy of Kain: Ascendance and Content Warning.
Devolver Digital and doinksoft unveiled Dark Scrolls, a fantasy-themed side-scrolling action platformer that blends shoot-’em-up chaos with roguelite progression. The game supports solo and cooperative play (local and online), features procedurally generated rooms, nine unique heroes, and a variety of perks and attacks, with a launch planned for Switch and PC via Steam in 2026.