Cloudberry Kingdom — United States: «Cloudberry Kingdom» is both a satirical take on, and homage to,
the platformer genre.
And stealth games are precious rare in
the platformer genre.
Even in
the platformer genre, games are more than just mobility!
Samus Aran's 1994 Super Nintendo outing built on these elements with sharper graphics, cinematic elements, and even more refined gameplay, setting the standard for the side - scrolling action - adventure
platformer genre that would come to be known as «Metroid - vania.»
Hue presents a different interpretation on the puzzle -
platformer genre with its color - shifting concept and non-traditional storytelling approach; but even with all its inventive ideas, it suffers from a lack of development for each one.
The game features nostalgic visuals and maps and strives to create innovative new approaches to the action
platformer genre.
With that said, I recommend this game to people who want to give the Run & Gun
platformer genre a shot.
To take on the Ninty Plumber, Alex Kidd, was selected as the mascot because it was on the same action
platformer genre, some changes were made to the localized version like changing the rice balls for hamburgers or story settings, but... sadly it wasn't enough.
With permission from SEGA, this remake helps fuel the brand's return in the midst of
the platformer genre making a big comeback.
Banjo - Kazooie spiritual successor Yooka - Laylee is scheduled to release early next year, reviving the 3D
platformer genre for a new generation, and developer Playtonic Games has just announced an exciting collaboration.
The game itself is rooted in
the platformer genre of the olden days, but the unique concept and indie charm are what sets Dustforce apart from gaming's past platforming legends.
needless to say I did not get to play it at the time, but I did get to play the 2005 Xbox remake, which while the humor was no longer as shocking it was still a well made game and the graphics were great for the era, the whole thing was pretty much a farewell for
the platformer genre in general (it actually came out right after Psychonauts) save for the occasional Mario game, after this the genre died (banjo nuts and bolts could have potentially brought it back, but it was not really a platformer, they dropped the ball on that one)
Bean Dreams brings some new bounce to the classic
platformer genre with a protagonist who is forced to continuously jump through 96 stages of hectic arcade action.
When I was a teenager, I foolishly wondered if
the platformer genre was relevant.
The run «n gun
platformer genre hasn't fared especially well on iOS.
No offense to the Donkey Kong Country games, but it's clear that Miyamoto's team is the master of
the platformer genre, and Yoshi's Island was their last great achievement before moving on to three dimensions.
The platformer genre has been home to many of gaming's most iconic characters, including Mario, Sonic and countless others.
Cyto is a rare standout in the crowded three - star
platformer genre that has you flinging through a vibrant, ominous world to recover the memories of an adorable amoeba.
On a more positive note however, I believe Yooka - Laylee will do really well and kick off the 3D
platformer genre again.
Contrast is a unique spin on the puzzle /
platformer genre, rather than sticking to tradition like LIMBO or Braid, Contrast adopts a 2D meets 3D approach that, while ambitious, ultimately falls short of what could have been.
Although the hardcore
platformer genre is relatively smaller than most game genres, it has been...
That's why some people, like A Hat in Time developer Jonas Kaerlev, go so far as to say that the game effectively killed the 3D
Platformer genre.
The 2D
platformer genre has sprawled from humble roots.
There's still a lot to explore in
the platformer genre if people like my work.
Developed by Hudson Soft for the NES, Milon's Secret Castle had the potential to put a new spin on
the platformer genre by setting all the action in a single location (the titular castle), in which you must uncover secrets to delve further into its chambers.
During the 1990s,
the platformer genre saw a huge boom in popularity.
The creator of Braid clearly couldn't get enough of the plumbing paisano, and
the platformer genre he invented is polished to a neat chrome shine in the indie title.
I thought for sure Yooka - Laylee would destroy any chance the 3D
platformer genre would have at a comeback when it first came out.
The platformer genre is quite popular already on Xbox One, but Hue manages to stand out, find out why in this review!
Gaming chewed up and spat out the 3D
platformer genre by the time the mid 2000's rolled around.
Like all the good examples of the action
platformer genre, ROGUS is easy to play but quite difficult master.
Mario has come a long way since then, making the jump to 3D and continuing to innovate
the platformer genre.
Following in the footsteps of games like Super Meat Boy, OCMO is chasing the hardcore
platformer genre and adapting its concepts for the small screen.
It turned from, what I thought was, an interesting take on
the platformer genre into a forgettable game that had quickly become too hard.
Any video game fans who lived through the 90's will remember the golden age of
the platformer genre, with titles such as Sonic the Hedgehog, Mario and Bubsy the Bobcat being just a few of the most notable releases.
Talent Not Included is quite the variation to the Action / Combat
Platformer genre.
Despite owning Rare, the 3D
platformer genre has been mostly absent on the Xbox.
With some very enticing and easy to understand mechanics, The Last Tinker breathes colour and life back to the 3D
platformer genre that many may have assumed dead.
We've seen many games like this before, but Almost Impossible really brings it all together and makes a winner out of the punishing
platformer genre.
Klaus does lack a bit in originality with its cliche
platformer genre elements.
Nintendo excels in
the platformer genre, and this is another fine example of their capabilities.
It stands as one of the best Wii U titles this season, constantly delivering creative twists on what
the platformer genre that Nintendo has been tapping for so long.
Together, the team is building an interesting addition to the puzzle -
platformer genre, -LSB-...]
I really hope this gen revitalised the colorful
platformer genre on Sony and Microsoft consoles ak BK, Crash, Ratchet, Sly etc..
[DSiWare] As the»80s were drawing to a close, the developers at Capcom began work on a top - secret project that aimed to set new standards for
the platformer genre.
Before long, [DSiWare] As the»80s were drawing to a close, the developers at Capcom began work on a top - secret project that aimed to set new standards for
the platformer genre.
It put a spin on the side scrolling mechanic and brought a new feel to the classic
platformer genre.
Then Light Fall crossed my path and showed me that there's plenty of room for innovation in the technical 2D
platformer genre.
Like all the good examples of the action
platformer genre, ROGUS is easy to play but quite difficult master.
The next game in the G.G series opts to return to
the platformer genre yet again, and the end result is surprisingly engaging.