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The format of these posts is simple: let’s discuss a specific game or series!

I've finally caved and paid 50 euros for a second hand copy of Astro Bot on PS5, and it is absolutely incredible. I know this game is only available to PS5 players, so I broadened the topic...

Let's discuss your favorite Platformers. What is your favorite game or series? What do you love about these games? Are there things you don't like about the genre? Feel free to share anything that comes up and react to other comments. Let's get the conversation going!

If you have any recommendations for games or series for the next post(s), please feel free to DM me or add it in a comment here (no guarantees of course).

Previous entries: Uplifting Games, Final Fantasy, Visual Novels, Hollow Knight, Nintendo DS, Monster Hunter, Persona, Monkey Island, 8 Bit Era, Animal Crossing, Age of Empires, Super Mario, Deus Ex, Stardew Valley, The Sims, Half-Life, Earthbound / Mother, Mass Effect, Metroid, Journey, Resident Evil, Polybius, Tetris, Telltale Games, Kirby, LEGO Games, DOOM, Ori, Metal Gear, Slay the Spire

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[-] bbbhltz@beehaw.org 2 points 1 month ago

Platformers are amazing. I think I like most of the big series that I've played---Mario, Sonic, DKC, Crash, Mega Man, etc.---and I really enjoy indie platformers.

Recent indie games that have taken the tried and true formula of unforgiving precision platforming to the extreme are also amazing. Celeste is a gorgeous games, Kaze kicks ass and retro throwback games like Byte the Bullet and Bzzzt are soooo satisfying.

I like a good pick up and play game, platformers fit the bill.

Once muscle memory kicks in, you're golden. As long as the learning curve is right.

Going back and playing the first levels with the skill gained by completing the game is such a good feeling.

For me, SMB Wonder is a 10/10 platformer if we're looking at recent 2D only. I don't know many 3D platformers, but Crash 4 is a must play (I think that's the most recent 3D platformer I've played).

[-] knokelmaat@beehaw.org 2 points 1 month ago

If you like challenging 2d platformers, I can highly recommend Rite (5 euros on Steam).

Completely matches your description of muscle memory, and once you get there it is so satisfying!

[-] bbbhltz@beehaw.org 1 points 1 month ago

I only have a Switch but I'll add it to my Deku Deals list

https://www.dekudeals.com/items/rite-switch

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