Pixel Perfect Platformers

SUPERJUMP Team -

👋 Hi there! Welcome to the latest edition of SUPERJUMP Weekly. We're exploring the incredibly diverse world of platformers. Given that platformers are among the most prolific of games genres, you won't be surprised to see a broad range of franchises covered here. We're also previewing Ironhive by Wondernaut Studio and showcasing the works of Taylor D. Levesque.

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IN THIS ISSUE

✍️ Story Showcase: Platformers
⭐ Author Showcase: Taylor D. Levesque
📡 On the Radar: Ironhive, by Wondernaut Studio
📅 This Week on SJP
🏆 Backers

PLATFORMERS

STORY SHOWCASE

How They Make the Guac: An Interview With DrinkBox Studios
Studio co-founder Ryan MacLean gives us insight into the creation of hits like Guacamelee and Severed
SUPERJUMPBryan Finck
No Small Wonder: The Enduring Legacy of Wonder Boy
Journey through the legacy of a classic series
SUPERJUMPJeremy Schepper
Astro Bot’s Beautiful Nostalgia Extends Beyond PlayStation
Getting the fundamentals right
SUPERJUMPJames O’Connor
Bringing Super Mario to Life
Exploring the iconic artwork of Yoichi Kotabe
SUPERJUMPJames Burns
I’m Optimistic About Sonic the Hedgehog
And you should be too
SUPERJUMPHarel Cohen
Celeste: Anxiety and Synthesis
There’s more to the journey than just climbing
SUPERJUMPGeordi Ferguson
The Inviting Brutality of Mega Man
Gleaning joy from intense difficulty
SUPERJUMPBrandon R Chinn