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Shovel Pirate review

+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
By Campbell Bird on March 5th, 2024
Our rating: starstarstarstarblankstar :: DIG IT
This charming platformer keeps things simple and straightforward.
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Fireball Wizard review

+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
By Campbell Bird on June 29th, 2023
Our rating: starstarstarhalfstarblankstar :: FAMILIAR FLAME
For a game about shooting fire, this platformer—though fine—lacks some spark.
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Bumballon review

+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
By Campbell Bird on June 22nd, 2023
Our rating: starstarhalfstarblankstarblankstar :: BIRDY BLUNDER
This one-touch platformer isn’t as elegant as its peers.
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Lost Words: Beyond the Page review

+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
By Campbell Bird on May 24th, 2023
Our rating: starstarstarhalfstarblankstar :: MORE THAN WORDS
This narrative platformer has some affecting visual design that make an otherwise bumpy road feel worth going down.
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Kraino Origins review

By Campbell Bird on October 19th, 2022
This action platformer is unapologetically old school, for better and for worse.
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Tightrope Theatre review

+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
By Campbell Bird on September 1st, 2022
Our rating: starstarstarhalfstarblankstar :: BALANCING ACT
This platformer is tight and punishing, which can be satisfying but also tedious at times.
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Evan's Remains review

+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
By Campbell Bird on December 14th, 2021
Our rating: starstarstarstarblankstar :: MECHANICS OF MEANING
Evan’s Remains is a surprising puzzle platformer in the sense that its puzzles and platforming are intentionally arbitrary.
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In My Shadow review

+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
By Campbell Bird on November 16th, 2021
Our rating: starstarstarblankstarblankstar :: A SHADOW OF ITSELF
This shadowy platformer peaks early and then stretches itself too far for its own good.
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Huntdown review

+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
By Campbell Bird on June 16th, 2021
Our rating: starstarstarstarhalfstar :: BACK TO THE FUTURE
Huntdown looks just like a forgotten action arcade game from the 80s or 90s, and it mostly plays better.
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Unruly Heroes review

+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
By Campbell Bird on March 19th, 2021
Our rating: starstarstarstarstar :: HEROIC HOPPING
Unruly Heroes is a top-tier platformer that feels great whether you’re playing with touch controls or a controller.
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The 5 Best Mobile Platformers

Posted by Campbell Bird on July 30th, 2020

Touch screens and action-oriented gameplay don't typically mix, but over the course of pondering the best platformers on mobile, I found myself having a really hard time picking just five. Quite a few developers have found really creative ways to make games that require quick reflexes and precision feel perfectly enjoyable on your phone or tablet.

Check out our top picks for platformers on iOS, which cover the range of one-handed, streamlined experiences to titles more typical of the console platfomer experience. If you're looking for some other great mobile games to play, click here to check out all the other top lists we've been making lately.

Levelhead review

+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
By Campbell Bird on April 30th, 2020
Our rating: starstarstarstarhalfstar :: LEVEL UP
It’s no Mario Maker, but that’s kind of the point.
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Bomb Chicken review

+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
By Campbell Bird on April 1st, 2020
Our rating: starstarstarblankstarblankstar :: BLASTED BIRD
Bomb Chicken is a platformer that is frustratingly volatile and unpredictable.
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Early Worm review

+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
By Campbell Bird on February 6th, 2020
Our rating: starstarstarblankstarblankstar :: FORGETTABLE FLING
Early Worm uses a proven gameplay formula but then fails to build something particularly compelling around it.
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GRIS review

+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
By Campbell Bird on August 26th, 2019
Our rating: starstarstarhalfstarblankstar :: SKIN DEEP
GRIS is a visually arresting experience, but otherwise not particularly memorable.
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