When Derek Yu released Spelunky for free in 2008, his roguelike - inspired platformer took the indie game community by storm with its combination of
classic platform mechanics, extreme difficulty, and random level generation.
Ori and the Blind Forest shows how relatively
classic platforming mechanics can be enhanced by the addition of an understated but impactful story and by offering a gorgeous world that gamers can take in as they uncover more of the story.
Not exact matches
Designed with a variety of gameplay — including
classic platforming, puzzle - solving, formidable boss battles and thrilling chases — Embers of Mirrim ascends beyond the standard platformer with precise controls, unique
mechanics, and rich environments.
These incredible 2D action
platforming games harken back to the Japanese
classics of yesteryear with their great controls, crisp graphics, unique gameplay
mechanics, memorable characters, and epic boss battles.
On the one hand, it's technically a 3D game made by the same people behind Super Mario Galaxy, and hence has all of the tricks and game
mechanics found in those titles, while on the other it's about as close to
classic 2D Mario as you can get, with one hundred percent of the levels revolving around
platforming rather than cheap gimmicks.
Does returning to
classic mechanics wake up a long - dormant love for
platforming?
While difficulty spikes are much more apparent here, with a sometimes - aged feel to the original control scheme and slight alterations to the game
mechanics that do frustrate in instances, Crash Bandicoot fans will love what is on display, as well as newcomers who will undoubtedly appreciate challenging,
classic 3D
platforming with crisp, vibrant visuals.
Purported the result of an eight - year development cycle, the title paid palpable homage to the pantheon of
platforming classics, integrating
mechanics from the early Castlevania and Metroid franchises.
The Fall mixes some light metroidvania style sidescrolling and
platforming action with the point and click
mechanics of
classic adventure games like the aforementioned I Have No Mouth And I Must Scream.
When it comes to
mechanics, the title is reminiscent of
classic platform games, and during the gameplay we traverse vast areas, fighting or completing various main and side tasks.