Run & Jump into 2024 with new 2D platformers from Numskull & Atari

Independent video game publisher, Numskull Games has announced its continuing its publishing partnership with Atari throughout 2024 with a number of new physical releases at retail in Europe.

Starting things off with an Adrenaline Pack, Mr. Run and Jump and Kombinera will team up in a physical collection for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, releasing on Friday 23rd February 2024. The collection will also include a unique art card based on the game, along with an exclusive sticker celebrating the Atari brand.

Next up, Atari Mania is also confirmed for a physical release. With the collection of retro-inspired microgames making their way to Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, releasing on Friday 15th March 2024. This collection will also include a unique art card and sticker.

Finally, Akka Arrh got a Special Edition in 2023 and now Llamasoft and Jeff Minter’s reimagining of the arcade classic lands on PlayStation 5 platforms with a physical edition on Friday 8th March 2024, with full PSVR2 Support. (Joining the previously released Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 versions from last year.) The Special Edition includes the PlayStation 5 version of the game along with 2 papercraft arcade cabinets and a sticker sheet designed by digital artist Billy the Butcher.

All games will be receiving releases across many leading European Retailers, with more details on pre-orders available in the coming weeks from the Numskull Games Website.

More about Mr Run & Jump

One of the most exciting 2D platformers we’ve played in years! Help Mr. Run and Jump, joined by his trusty pal Leap the Dog, defeat the terrifying Void and collect all the Power Gems from the Realms of Color! Venture through a dazzling and dangerous world, dodging countless enemies and conquering hundreds of fierce platforming challenges to save the day!

More about Kombinera

A critically acclaimed puzzle platformer! It’s up to you to combine every ball and complete each perilous level. The brightly-coloured balls move in unison, requiring creative problem solving and a well thought-out plan. The game gets devilishly hard as you progress through all 300 levels. Can you save King Kombine from the Kave of Kaos?

More about Atari Mania

A wild journey through videogame history, Atari Mania is a microgame collection wrapped in a hilarious retro-driven narrative of exploration and surprise.

More about Akka Arrh

A cascade of words, colour, shapes and sound flows around your turret as you desperately fight off swarms of inbound attackers. If enemies penetrate your perimeter you need to zoom into close range combat and beat them back, adjusting to a completely different perspective in the blink of an eye. Welcome to Jeff Minter’s Akka Arrh.

Akka Arrh combines the intrigue of an incredibly rare Atari arcade prototype with the unique creative vision of Jeff Minter to deliver a wave shooter that is insanely fun to play. Akka Arrh drips with Minter’s sense of humour, his love of psychedelic colour and light, and his ability to flat-out create games that are a joy to play.