The much-anticipated 2D platformer, Jump King, which originally captivated PC gamers in 2019, has now embarked on its soft launch journey on Android, courtesy of developer Nexile and publisher UKIYO. Currently, the game is thrilling players in the UK, Canada, the Philippines, and Denmark. If you're not in these regions yet, don't worry—global rollout is on the horizon. Best of all, it's free to play where it has soft-launched.
In Jump King, the premise is simple yet maddeningly challenging: reach the top where the Smoking Hot Babe awaits. It's all about mastering the art of jumping without any mid-air corrections or safety nets. You charge your jump by holding down, release to leap, and hope to land exactly where you planned. The higher you climb, the more devastating your falls, potentially sending you back to square one in a heartbeat. With a starting reserve of 20 hearts, each fall costs you one, and running out means either waiting for the daily fortune wheel's generosity or opting to pay up. It's a strategic leap of faith, truly embodying the essence of Jump King.
But the adventure doesn't end with the base game. The mobile version sweetens the deal with two free expansions: New Babe+ and Ghost of the Babe. New Babe+ challenges you in a seemingly familiar yet distinctly different world, testing your mastery over the jump. Meanwhile, Ghost of the Babe takes you beyond Philosopher’s Forest into a desolate realm, prompting existential questions about your climb. It's a cycle of leaping, falling, cursing, and trying again—that's the essence of Jump King.
If you're in one of the soft-launch regions, head over to the Google Play Store and give Jump King a shot. And while you're at it, don't miss our coverage on Netflix's exciting new venture, The Electric State: Kid Cosmo, a prequel game to the upcoming movie.
