Chosen by your people to seek your lost god, you find yourself stranded on a hostile planet. With no way home, fight your way out alongside your newfound draconic companion. Slam every foe, defeat ...

The platformer genre has become a fan favorite and has given players some of the best games of all time. The genre got its start during the 1980s, as games like Space Panic introduced walking ...

Tristan Jurkovich began his career as a journalist in 2011. His childhood love of video games and writing fuel his passion for archiving this great medium’s history. He dabbles in every genre, but ...

Platformers have been around for a long time, going back to the earliest days of home video game consoles. As each new console generation came and went, developers produced some exceptional games, ...

One of the most important aspects for a 3D platformer to nail is making sure it feels amazing. Running around, jumping, climbing, diving, all of it should be a joy. You should be able to run and jump ...

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A mysterious being is held captive within your father’s research center. You swear an allegiance to this formidable beast in a desperate attempt to save your daughter from a terminal illness. Forge ...

The best platformer games are those that manage to challenge the player while still telling a compelling story. Platformers of this quality can be found in all sorts of interesting niches and ...

Gaming has been Samarveer’s greatest passion, and the Literature graduate in him takes immense joy in dissecting games for their themes, messages, and impact. Samarveer holds a deep appreciation of ...

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