PlayStation 5 has just dropped a new free platformer demo, and it’s something I can’t stop thinking about.

There are a lot of free demos available on PS5, and it can be difficult to find something you might genuinely enjoy. But with that said, the upcoming game Windswept might be something to keep in mind.

It’s a platformer presented in a 2D retro style, and is described as “a love letter to a period of gaming where collectathon platformers reigned supreme, trying again was the norm, and players only had a game manual to guide them.”

You know, like Mario.

In Windswept, there are over 40 stages to explore and complete, with each one having a unique set of collectibles and bonus challenges to beat.

“You'll learn every ability in the first stage of the game, after that you're on your own

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