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The Guide to 360/PS3/Wii/DS/PSP Platformers
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beelzebozo
Jealous Bastard
DR2K said:
i feel like people who say this want platformers to return to the foreground of popular gaming, much as they were during the 8- and 16-bit era, and it's just unrealistic. that is not to say that certain platformers won't sell ridiculously stupid numbers--most around here have been postulating that NSMB WII is going to sell nastily--but on the whole, platforming exists in a (substantially large and healthy) niche with smaller inventive titles like BOY AND HIS BLOB and LOST WINDS. enthusiasts of the genre have become its developers and moved onto ds and download services.
the good stuff is there. it's just typically not trying to be the huge blockbuster title, and so if you blink or don't pay attention, you may miss it.
Stumpokapow
listen to the mad man
DR2K said:
What did you think of the other games in the OP?
beelzebozo
Jealous Bastard
huh, i've never played that. that was way early in the ds life, right?
i just got a dsi and i've got a boner for pretty much anything on the system right now, so maybe i'll try to score a copy.
i just got a dsi and i've got a boner for pretty much anything on the system right now, so maybe i'll try to score a copy.
nope. i think it's about a year old now. it's a metroidvania style platforming brawler with a combo system that is somewhat reminiscent of games like devil may cry. have you heard of the equally overlooked (but fantastic) spyro: the eternal night for gba? it's almost a bit of a spiritual sequel to that game (made by the same people).beelzebozo said:
here's a good write-up on spyro (also totally worth tracking down btw!):
http://www.4colorrebellion.com/archives/2007/10/24/4cr-review-spyro-the-eternal-night-gba/
and here's two decent reviews for spider-man:
http://ds.ign.com/articles/922/922817p1.html
http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/reviewArt.cfm?artid=17178
edit: some gameplay footage here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6QkPOu7CzLw
(doesn't this game just look like so much fun? doesn't the combat, the web-slinging and the swift, fast movement and the smooth animation look so frickin' satisfying? well, it IS!)
rollingstart
Banned
jarosh said:i don't know for sure if it qualifies... but i'll mention it anyway, because - for THE LOVE OF GOD - i'll do anything to get more people to play this game:
so insanely overlooked and underappreciated. and so awesome.
yeah, the DS and PSP (same as PS2 version) are great. Well, it's not like anyone cared about the 3D games either, but they were all fun games.
ds one is vastly different from both the psp and console versions though, from what i understand (and from the videos i've seen). not too surprising really - different developers and all. as i said, the ds one is a bit of a spiritual successor to that spyro gba game. i really wouldn't lump them all together. and i highly doubt i would have enjoyed the console version(s) personally. (maaaaaaaaaaybe the ps2 one.)
beelzebozo
Jealous Bastard
heh, i got it mixed up with that ultimate spider-man game that came out at launch.
and no, i haven't played spyro, either.
i'll definitely pick up a copy of web of shadows, as several reviews invoke the mighty metroid name, which is essentially like picking my pocket.
and no, i haven't played spyro, either.
i'll definitely pick up a copy of web of shadows, as several reviews invoke the mighty metroid name, which is essentially like picking my pocket.
hehe. knew i was gonna get you with the ole' metroid name-drop.beelzebozo said:
you'll probably find the game for sub ~$15 too.
check out this awesome trailer for spyro btw and see what you've been missing
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p5ndKg5Kj5U&fmt=18Every time that game is mentioned I'm forced to go to youtube and watch the fanmade trailer-thing. For some reason it really appeals to me. And yet I still haven't bought it. Such an odd situation.jarosh said:
Stumpokapow
listen to the mad man
also segata won't shut up recommending web of shadows to everyone and he's got good taste in games
Platformers this gen also have some awesome music.
NyxQuest OST
Mirror's Edge - Puzzle Theme
Mirror's Edge - Shard
Gusty Garden Galaxy
I just got to thinking about this because Aquatic Ambience is stuck in my head.
NyxQuest OST
Mirror's Edge - Puzzle Theme
Mirror's Edge - Shard
Gusty Garden Galaxy
I just got to thinking about this because Aquatic Ambience is stuck in my head.
pizzapizza64
Member
Keep up the good work, Ani. This thread makes me happy.
leroy hacker
Member
Here's another freeware pc game that I think deserves to be in this thread:
Spelunky
Platform: PC (download here) | XBLA (upcoming)
The Official NeoGAF thread
Few games exemplify the wealth of creativity in the platformer genre nowadays better than Spelunky. Derek Yu, maker of Aquaria, has made a roguelike platformer which is one of the most inventive 2d experiences I've had in years.
It's coming to XBLA in the future, but there's little reason to wait to pay when you can play it for free now.
Spelunky
Platform: PC (download here) | XBLA (upcoming)
The Official NeoGAF thread
Few games exemplify the wealth of creativity in the platformer genre nowadays better than Spelunky. Derek Yu, maker of Aquaria, has made a roguelike platformer which is one of the most inventive 2d experiences I've had in years.
It's coming to XBLA in the future, but there's little reason to wait to pay when you can play it for free now.
I saw a review on http://wiiware.nintendolife.com/ of Toki Tori, the classic puzzle/platform remake which borrows elements from Lost Vikings/Lemmings/Lode Runner. Does this count? It looks amazing in motion and it's a platformer with puzzle elements, much like A boy and his Blob. Has been out for quite some time.
There seem to be a lot of interesting Wiiware games I didn't pay any attention to...
There seem to be a lot of interesting Wiiware games I didn't pay any attention to...
beelzebozo
Jealous Bastard
helloooo CAVE STORY.
nincompoop
Banned
Toki Tori isn't a platformer, the only platforming elements in Toki Tori involve using the teleport ability with good timing to avoid enemies, which is only required in a handful of levels. It is one of the best action-puzzler games to come out in recent years, however.Jefklak said:I saw a review on http://wiiware.nintendolife.com/ of Toki Tori, the classic puzzle/platform remake which borrows elements from Lost Vikings/Lemmings/Lode Runner. Does this count? It looks amazing in motion and it's a platformer with puzzle elements, much like A boy and his Blob. Has been out for quite some time.
There seem to be a lot of interesting Wiiware games I didn't pay any attention to...
Torhthelm Tídwald
Member
Are there any hints that Giana Sisters will get a US release, or should I just import it?
Is there a way to get this with the PC version?
AniHawk said:
Is there a way to get this with the PC version?
jarosh said:
Legend of Kage 2 is really more of an action game though. I could understand Web of Shadows, or Dracula X or something (that's another one I forgot), but it really looks like the focus is more on fighting/killing enemies than platforming challenges.
Jungle Climber is one of those weird ones. I kinda place it with Rabbids Go Home, Soul Bubbles, and NiGHTS as a game that looks like it should be a platformer, but isn't. I guess as long as I'm counting Touch & Go I should count Jungle Climber too.
well, if you have mega man and ratchet and clank in there, there is no reason why legend of kage 2 shouldn't be in. the combat/platforming ratio is about the same in all of them. have you played kage? (wikipedia says: "genre: platform, action"AniHawk said:
)and web of shadows is even more about jumping, platforming and all the acrobatics associated with it than something like ratchet and clank. i'll give you jungle climber. its mechanics are definitely a bit different. oh well, it's all up to you in the end.
alexthekid
Member
Anybody that would like to recommend me a platformer for the PSP?
Some of the ones i enjoyed this generation:
Mega Man 9, Bionic Commando Rearmed, SMG and Prince of Persia(only played it for about an hour but i love it.)
Old favourites: SMB3, Alex kidd(various games to SMS) and Sonic ofcourse.
I dont really know what i look for or what i like. But i think that i have a problem with games that arent linear, that might be the reason to why i like SMG so much more den SM64. I also dont what want the weapons to be the major focus of the game, but i would love it to be an ingrediance like in BCR and MM, these games are to me about being able to do the sometimes hard platforming while concentrating on doing something else, shooting. Doesnt really know anything about the classic "Playstation" platformers like Jak and Dexter and the likes, but i am interested to play them if you guys think i might like them.
Some of the ones i enjoyed this generation:
Mega Man 9, Bionic Commando Rearmed, SMG and Prince of Persia(only played it for about an hour but i love it.)
Old favourites: SMB3, Alex kidd(various games to SMS) and Sonic ofcourse.
I dont really know what i look for or what i like. But i think that i have a problem with games that arent linear, that might be the reason to why i like SMG so much more den SM64. I also dont what want the weapons to be the major focus of the game, but i would love it to be an ingrediance like in BCR and MM, these games are to me about being able to do the sometimes hard platforming while concentrating on doing something else, shooting. Doesnt really know anything about the classic "Playstation" platformers like Jak and Dexter and the likes, but i am interested to play them if you guys think i might like them.
maverick hunter x and mega man powered up are obvious picks since you enjoyed mm9. also ultimate ghosts & goblins. all excellent games!alexthekid said:
both mega man games for the psp are also still missing from the list. again, if mm9 is in, they should both be in too. plus bionic commando rearmed of course.
I really should just take out the Mega Mans and R&Cs and save myself the headache. There are four Mega Mans from this generation missing from the list I was hoping nobody would notice were missing.
Okay, so:
Bionic Commando Rearmed
Mega Man Powered Up
Mega Man Maverick Hunter X
Mega Man ZX
Mega Man ZX Advent
Castlevania Dracula X
Web of Shadows
Legend of Kage 2
all need to be added.
Okay, so:
Bionic Commando Rearmed
Mega Man Powered Up
Mega Man Maverick Hunter X
Mega Man ZX
Mega Man ZX Advent
Castlevania Dracula X
Web of Shadows
Legend of Kage 2
all need to be added.
As far as PSP games go, you can browse the OP for games on the system. Click on the image of the game for a trailer for that game, and you can read up on what some of the reviews had to say about them.
The only one I've played was Prinny. It's really fucking hard, but it's good.
The only one I've played was Prinny. It's really fucking hard, but it's good.
Legend of Kage 2 had like... no platforming what-so-ever in the first 4 or 5 levels I played. You can jump, or double jump, yes, and occasionally there are areas you can jump to, but there never seemed to be any need to or penalty for not doing so. But I didn't like the game enough to finish, so maybe it ramps up?
Anihawk, the thread is looking fantastic as usual, but my two nitpicks are that the SATSR thread is incorrectly linked (in a weird way... I can click on it, but it's not hyperlinked?) and that I did have a thread for LocoRoco Midnight Carnival.
Anihawk, the thread is looking fantastic as usual, but my two nitpicks are that the SATSR thread is incorrectly linked (in a weird way... I can click on it, but it's not hyperlinked?) and that I did have a thread for LocoRoco Midnight Carnival.
nincompoop
Banned
There are much better ball rolling games than Marble Blast this gen, like the Kororinpa games and Banana Blitz and Mercury Meltdown.Dacvak said:
Sadly when people think platformer these days they only think of games where you run around collecting shit, so ball rolling games tend to get overlooked even though they're probably the best examples of pure 3D platforming out there.
Dacvak
No one shall be brought before our LORD David Bowie without the true and secret knowledge of the Photoshop. For in that time, so shall He appear.
Marble Blast is less ball rolling and more platforming. It heavily relies on acceleration and jumping, with DI and landing taken greatly into account. In this way I think it's more of a platformer than the other "ball rolling" games out there.nincompoop said:
That being said, it's also much better. Banana Blitz has got nothing on Marble Blast. Kororinpa is god damn good, though.
SMB2 > All, though.
Dacvak
No one shall be brought before our LORD David Bowie without the true and secret knowledge of the Photoshop. For in that time, so shall He appear.
Are we allowed to add iPhone games to this list?
If so, Hook Champ is totally freaking awesome. http://appshopper.com/games/hook-champ
If so, Hook Champ is totally freaking awesome. http://appshopper.com/games/hook-champ
Why were Megaman Powered Up and Maverick Hunter X never added to the list? I guess I can see MHX being disqualified for being a remake (though the second campaign with Vile is a decent addition, it is still the same level layouts as the SNES game and all), but MMPU has a whole campaign of totally new stages and a the level editor you can make/download tons more from, included among them even more official Capcom-made variations on all the robot masters' stages.