Platformers

Oscar · 07-11-2011, 02:05 AM

Who doesn't love jumping from ledge to ledge, collecting shiny things?
What sort of platformers are your favorites? I'm more interested in newer 3D platformers and not the old mario style.

Favorites are:
Psychonauts
Tomb Raider
American McGee's Alice & Alice Madness Returns
Conker's Bad Fur Day (N64)

rayvio · 07-11-2011, 05:25 AM

even if you don't usually prefer mario style you should really try eversion

I don't actually play platformers much these days, but I remember playing games like Chuck Rock, Magic Pockets and such in the Amiga days

Oscar · 07-11-2011, 06:09 AM

Hm.. eversion? I'm intrigued at the notion of a mario platformer getting darker as you go along.

LinXitoW · 07-11-2011, 06:17 AM

if you're a masochist, try Super Meat Boy. How long can you last without throwing your computer out the window? ^^

I used to watch my dad play Tomb Raider, so i kind of inherited a admiration for the back problems prone heroine^^. Especially the last three 3D games are very awesome. Tomb Raider: LEgend is the best, especially because it features actually interesting drama and story.

Kurufinwe · 07-11-2011, 07:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oscar

Who doesn't love jumping from ledge to ledge, collecting shiny things?

*raises hand*

I hate platformers.

Except, for some reason, Gods, to which I devoted an inordinate amount of time when I was younger, and which I could probably still play blindfolded.

Axelfish · 07-11-2011, 10:51 AM

Super Meat Boy is indeed masochistic. So much hectic trial and error jumping.

DustyShinigami · 07-11-2011, 11:30 AM

Favorites... hm...

Castlevania: Symphony of the Night
Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles
Sonic the Hedgehog 1-3 and Sonic & Knuckles
Braid
Tomb Raider
Bubsy 1 & 2
World of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck
Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse

They're the only ones I can think of off the top of my head...

I can't say Psychonauts as I haven't finished it, and American McGee's Alice isn't particularly a favorite as I found the platforming a bit frustrating.

Oscar · 07-11-2011, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kurufinwe

*raises hand*

I hate platformers.

Except, for some reason, Gods, to which I devoted an inordinate amount of time when I was younger, and which I could probably still play blindfolded.

How could I forget GODS? Wonderful game, I finished it countless times as a kid.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gazzoid

I can't say Psychonauts as I haven't finished it, and American McGee's Alice isn't particularly a favorite as I found the platforming a bit frustrating.

In the sequel, Alice: Madness Returns the platforming is much improved, very forgiving, and it's lots of fun. I think it's a great game.

Weare6 · 07-11-2011, 07:57 PM

Trine
Alice: Madness Returns
Hurricane
Earth Worm Jim
Wonder Boy
Wardner
Gianna Sisters
Rick Dangerous

So many many more.............

DustyShinigami · 07-12-2011, 02:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oscar

In the sequel, Alice: Madness Returns the platforming is much improved, very forgiving, and it's lots of fun. I think it's a great game.

Yeah... The combat is also greatly improved too.

Axelfish · 07-12-2011, 03:48 AM

Earthworm Jim 1 and 2 are very good, and though slightly dated, MDK2 is tons of fun. It's funny too.All games from the now defunct Shiny Entertainment were quite innovative and ahead of their time.

I love the new Alice too.
If you have a PS3, you can get the latest 8-bit Megaman games: 9 and 10: they're great.

*Fantasysci5* · 07-12-2011, 09:37 AM

I tried both American McGee's Alice and Psychonauts, and I didn't like either.

I guess jumping from vine to vine just isn't my thing.

TheLongestJourney · 07-15-2011, 07:18 PM

I've played quite a few platformers. Some of my favorites are

Braid
Cave Story
Sonic the Hedgehog 2
Super Mario World
Super Mario 64

I can't wait to try Psychonauts but I'm waiting for the next sale on Steam or Gog before I pick it up.

Axelfish · 07-16-2011, 01:26 AM

From the oldies, Fury of the Furries remains probably the greatest platformer I've played.
And the music in it is absolutely brilliant.

Enter the Story · 07-17-2011, 01:58 PM

As far as can remember I've only ever played two platformers. One was Hunchback 2 for the C64, and the other was something about a plumber and a princess. Are you saying there are other games available in the genre?

07-11-2011, 02:05 AM	#1
Oscar Senior Automaton Last Online: 05-19-2012 04:04 PM Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 898	Platformers Who doesn't love jumping from ledge to ledge, collecting shiny things? What sort of platformers are your favorites? I'm more interested in newer 3D platformers and not the old mario style. Favorites are: Psychonauts Tomb Raider American McGee's Alice & Alice Madness Returns Conker's Bad Fur Day (N64)

07-11-2011, 05:25 AM	#2
rayvio Senior Member Last Online: 08-27-2011 11:33 PM Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: UK (I miss Belgium!) Posts: 509	even if you don't usually prefer mario style you should really try eversion I don't actually play platformers much these days, but I remember playing games like Chuck Rock, Magic Pockets and such in the Amiga days __________________ Playing: Edna & Harvey: The Breakout non-adv: Oblivion (very heavily modded), Planescape Torment recently finished: Gray Matter, Alter-Ego, Whispered World non-adv: Dragon Age: Origins again and again... Melody Gloucester Pegasus

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DustyShinigami The Quiet One Last Online: 05-17-2012 08:01 AM Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Staffordshire, UK Posts: 1,986	Favorites... hm... Castlevania: Symphony of the Night Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles Sonic the Hedgehog 1-3 and Sonic & Knuckles Braid Tomb Raider Bubsy 1 & 2 World of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse They're the only ones I can think of off the top of my head... I can't say Psychonauts as I haven't finished it, and American McGee's Alice isn't particularly a favorite as I found the platforming a bit frustrating. __________________ Now Playing: Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars - The Director's Cut (DS and iPhone), DOOM 3: Resurrection of Evil, Hotel Dusk: Room 215, Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Justice for All, Silent Hill - HD Collection Recently Completed: Max Payne, Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne Next: Bayonetta, Devil May Cry - HD Collection, Max Payne 3, Metal Gear Solid - HD Collection, Silent Hill: Downpour

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Fantasysci5 Stalker of Britain Last Online: 04-26-2013 07:28 PM Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Missouri, US Posts: 4,535	I tried both American McGee's Alice and Psychonauts, and I didn't like either. I guess jumping from vine to vine just isn't my thing. __________________ "And everyone's favourite anglophile, Fantasy!"-Intense Favorite Adventure Games-Lost Crown/Dark Fall 1&2, Longest Journey games, Myst games, Barrow Hill Favorite Other Games-King's Bounty, Sims 2, Fable, Disciples 2 Gold Currently Playing-Trine 2 Games I Want-Kings Bounty: Warriors of the North!!!, Asylum, Last Crown, Braken Tor, Testament of Sherlock Holmes

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Enter the Story I turn novels into games Last Online: 04-28-2012 08:53 AM Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Scotland Posts: 307	As far as can remember I've only ever played two platformers. One was Hunchback 2 for the C64, and the other was something about a plumber and a princess. Are you saying there are other games available in the genre? __________________ Enter The Story: Classic novels as games

07-11-2011, 06:09 AM	#3
Oscar Senior Automaton Last Online: 05-19-2012 04:04 PM Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 898	Hm.. eversion? I'm intrigued at the notion of a mario platformer getting darker as you go along.

07-11-2011, 06:17 AM	#4
LinXitoW Junior Member Last Online: 07-11-2011 07:04 PM Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 4	if you're a masochist, try Super Meat Boy. How long can you last without throwing your computer out the window? ^^ I used to watch my dad play Tomb Raider, so i kind of inherited a admiration for the back problems prone heroine^^. Especially the last three 3D games are very awesome. Tomb Raider: LEgend is the best, especially because it features actually interesting drama and story.

07-11-2011, 10:51 AM	#6
Axelfish Member Last Online: 10-27-2011 12:46 AM Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 57	Super Meat Boy is indeed masochistic. So much hectic trial and error jumping.

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Weare6 Senior Member Last Online: 07-18-2011 07:32 PM Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Sydney, AUS Posts: 244	Trine Alice: Madness Returns Hurricane Earth Worm Jim Wonder Boy Wardner Gianna Sisters Rick Dangerous So many many more.............

07-12-2011, 03:48 AM	#11
Axelfish Member Last Online: 10-27-2011 12:46 AM Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 57	Earthworm Jim 1 and 2 are very good, and though slightly dated, MDK2 is tons of fun. It's funny too.All games from the now defunct Shiny Entertainment were quite innovative and ahead of their time. I love the new Alice too. If you have a PS3, you can get the latest 8-bit Megaman games: 9 and 10: they're great.

07-15-2011, 07:18 PM	#13
TheLongestJourney Member Last Online: 05-09-2012 04:45 AM Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Montreal Posts: 65	I've played quite a few platformers. Some of my favorites are Braid Cave Story Sonic the Hedgehog 2 Super Mario World Super Mario 64 I can't wait to try Psychonauts but I'm waiting for the next sale on Steam or Gog before I pick it up.

07-16-2011, 01:26 AM	#14
Axelfish Member Last Online: 10-27-2011 12:46 AM Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 57	From the oldies, Fury of the Furries remains probably the greatest platformer I've played. And the music in it is absolutely brilliant.