Trailer: Operation Highjump combines Metal Slug and Indiana Jones for a different kind of WWII romp

Meet Joe Kawalski, a man on a mission against seemingly insurmountable odds in the side-scrolling WWII(ish) Operation Highjump: The Fall of Berlin.

Based on a true story

Operation Highjump: The Fall of Berlin lets players control Joe Kawalski on a quest where he will have to defeat countless enemies and face powerful evil bosses. Solve diabolical puzzles, enjoy hectic platforming sections while you collect power-ups and all kinds of useful items in this 2D run ‘n’ gun.

Mansion Games press release

With the Kickstarter goal hit, Mansion Games’ Operation Highjump is moving on and into publication for the PS4. Right now that’s assured, but if the campaign rolls on, and racks up more backers, you’ll also be able to expect the game for the PS5 and PC as well.

There’s no release date just yet for Operation Highjump, but you can check out the campaign here.