The game, whose roots began in a one - man experiment at studio Ubisoft Reflections, was sort of a modern take
on classic platformers that boasted a...
The original Super Mario Land was a very strange take
on the classic platformer.
was a take
on the classic platformer SWAP!
British studio Just Add Water has been working on bringing Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath to the PC and PS3 in glorious high - definition, but Oddword creator Lorne Lanning has confirmed that they're also taking
on classic platformer Abe's Oddysee.
Not exact matches
Anyone craving a new 2D
platformer with a unique twist
on classic gameplay should check it out.
The unique colour wheel gameplay mechanic makes for an interesting twist
on the
classic 2D
platformer too, while Hue's clever level design constantly keeps you
on your toes.
We're used to thinking we find the best
platformers on the
classic Nintendo or Sega consoles, but in the growing future we see Xbox Live Arcade as a platform for that genre.
At its core Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D is a faux 3D side scrolling
platformer that requires players to navigate their character from left to right as they avoid or defeat enemies, collect power - ups and bonuses (K - O - N - G) and have a
classic gaming experience
on the 3DS.
doesn't do anything to innovate
on the
classic sidescrolling
platformer, but the core gameplay is still strong enough to make navigating the wonderful levels worth your time.
It put a spin
on the side scrolling mechanic and brought a new feel to the
classic platformer genre.
Developed by Climax Studios for Ubisoft, Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India is a faux 2.5
platformer that not only has parallels to the
classic game Prince of Persia but it successfully takes the Assassin's Creed franchise and turns it into a sturdy arcade experience based
on subterfuge.
As if the news that Capcom is bringing DuckTales back in remastered form wasn't enough by itself, the publisher revealed
on Friday that the entire cast of voice actors from the original show will lend their talent to the new version of the
classic platformer.
Join the millions of players who enjoyed this
classic puzzle
platformer, now
on Nintendo Switch!
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classic puzzle
platformer, now
on Nintendo Switch!
Castle of Heart is a
classic action
platformer at the genre's best and most challenging, with plentiful of new twists
on the formula to experience.
First, we have two reviews
on the PlayStation consoles: a unique and beautiful side - scrolling puzzle
platformer set during World War I and an alien shooter that plays almost like the
classic arcade game, Space Invaders.
Known for 2D
platformers like Cave Story and VVVVVV, developer Nicalis is making a name for itself with its own take
on the
classic genre.
Anyone who enjoys the
classic 3D
platformers like Crash Bandicoot or the Jak and Daxter series might well fall for Skylar & Plux: Adventure
on Clover Island.
SolaRola is a revamping of the
classic puzzle
platformer which is already available
on Android.
You would be best - served by starting with the base Shovel Knight campaign, but whichever version you play, you'll be treated to a modern take
on retro
platformers that bests many of the
classics it draws inspiration from.
Titles like the slap-fest Rose & Camellia, and the skirt - flipping game Mekuri Bancho put the company
on the indie map, but La - Mulana — described as «a freeware free - roaming
platformer game designed to look, sound, and play like a
classic MSX game» — is what really got them into the public eye.
Take revenge
on the monsters that have slain your husband and stolen your child, in this love letter to
classic platformers.
From extremely tricky jumps and enemies to the different methods of attacking such as a downward shovel strike ala DuckTales or a fireball comparable to Mega Man's Mega Buster, it's a modern take
on classic 80s
platformers.
Castle of Heart (7Levels, available March 23)- $ 14.99 / # 13.49 CASTLE OF HEART, available exclusively for Nintendo Switch, is a
classic action
platformer at the genre's best... and most challenging, with plentiful new twists
on the formula to experience.
From now until June 3rd, select Rayman titles are
on sale, and to the pleasant surprise (or disappointment for some), the rascally Rabbids are nowhere to be seen; nothing but the best,
classic Rayman
platformers, and even a minigame compilation to balance it out.
«Tobe's Vertical Adventure is a
classic 2D
platformer, where players join Tobe
on his quest for the treasure of King Garuza.
Although based
on the
classic arcade side - scrolling
platformer and the string of games that have followed over the years, Castlevania: Lords of Shadow is a modern single player Action - Adventure game played from the third - person perspective.
doesn't do anything to innovate
on the
classic sidescrolling
platformer, but the core gameplay is still strong enough to make navigating the wonderful levels worth your time.
Help Madeline survive her inner demons
on her journey to the top of Celeste Mountain, in this super-tight, hand - crafted
platformer from the creators of multiplayer
classic TowerFall.
Developed by Climax Studios for Ubisoft, Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India is a faux 2.5
platformer that not only has parallels to the
classic game Prince of Persia but it successfully takes the Assassin's Creed franchise and turns it into a sturdy arcade experience based
on subterfuge.
Following
on from
classic 2D
platformers of yore, we've seen dozens upon dozens of modern
classics hit the digital storefront in recent years — Super Meat Boy, Fez and Cave Story just to name a few.
It was more of a cult
classic than a flop and could have been as big as the other action -
platformer games that made there mark
on the ps2 (ratchet & clank, Jack & Daxter, ect) if it weren't for whatever it was that caused such low initial sales.
Additionally, a la
classic platformers, he can also hop
on enemies, dealing damage that dispatches small foes.
Of course, Mighty No. 9 is paying homage to a
classic action
platformer so you can expect a few nostalgic hazards
on the way.
Join Donkey Kong, Diddy Kong and the rest of the gang in a
classic 2D
platformer, now playable
on - the - go!
This game shares more than just a title based
on lead characters named after instruments; Yooka - Laylee is the
classic 3D
platformer of our youth.
Shooters,
platformers, sports games, arcade
classics and experimental indie games just feel bigger
on a TV screen.
With iconic
platformers such as Yoshi's Island and Mega Man X, arcade
classics like Street Fighter II Turbo, and engrossing role - playing games like Final Fantasy III, there are very few games
on the SNES
Classic that I'm not aching to go back to.
«Snake Pass is inspired by the
classic Rare collectathon
platformers of the N64 era, so getting David
on board for the soundtrack was imperative to complete our vision», said Seb Liese, Creator of Snake Pass.
So many titles that spawned life
on the NES are still around today: Final Fantasy, Metal Gear, Castlevania, ranging in every genre from arcade
classics, to
platformers, sports games and RPGs.
You wouldn't expect the makers of Hard Reset and Shadow Warrior to announce they are working
on a
classic - style
platformer.
It is not without its flaws and could have benefited from a bit more polish, but what is
on offer should definitely not be missed if you have fond memories of
classic 3D
platformers.
While it's true that many of the best
platformers never seem to make it over to the PC, there are plenty of original homebrew and
classic remakes that show the genre does have a life
on the PC.
Though he achieved some relative success later
on in Rayman's Raving Rabids, it's pretty clear to anyone who deigned to play these games that they were mere spin - offs which had nothing to do with the
classic platformers of yesteryear.
Genre:
Platformer Theme: Super Mario Bros Developer: Veratul License: Freeware Mario Worlds is a Mario clone based closely
on the original
classic and includes everything you would expect from a Mario game; Coin collecting, powerups, enemies and of course Princess Peach.
In any case, while it may not be a flashy demoscene release like The Adventures of Batman and Robin and may not have solidified the genre as still viable
on 16 - bit platforms through commercial success the way Donkey Kong Country did, Rista remains a very solid
platformer on the Genesis and a very solid 2D
platformer that is, if criminally ignored by the mainstream, a well - regarded
classic among those familiar with it.
Typoman: Revised is a 2 - D puzzle
platformer with a focus
on spelling exercises that accompany a
classic side scrolling style of gameplay.
Play each
classic Playstation
platformer at home or
on - the - go, when it releases for Nintendo Switch July 10.
To promote the game's rerelease
on the 3DS eShop recently, Nintendo have made this new trailer for the
classic platformer / puzzle game Wario Land 2.
Called Sega Forever, the collection launches
on both iOS and Android
on June 22 and will start out with five titles: 1991's Sonic The Hedgehog,
classic RPG Phantasy Star II, beat «em up Comix Zone,
platformer Kid Chameleon, and the seriously weird original Sega Mega Drive pack - in game Altered Beast.