The Best Platformer Games of All Time

Survey scores · avg 4.3/5

Story3.5

Gameplay4.9

Graphics4.5

Music4.4

Character4.4

Super Mario 64 is an N64 classic that brought Mario to the 3D world. While Mario is still largely most known for its 2D sidescrolling platformers, Super Mario 64 showed how well it could bring platforming to the 3D space as well. The game is known for its interesting hat mechanics that change how you maneuver the 3D space. We can't forget the amazing, memorable, and nostalgic soundtrack that it comes with. Whenever Mario 64 comes to mind, the Bob-omb Battlefield stage theme will never fail to be an ear worm.

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If someone asks "what game did you like back in the day?", this is the one that comes to mind for now. The music and graphics are carved into my brain too deeply, to the point I no longer really understand what's even fun about it. As a kid you basically have few chances to get new games, so I must have had no choice but to squeeze every drop out of this game right in front of me. Therefore it might just be an infinitely high nostalgia bias.
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「昔なんのゲームが好きだった？」と聞かれたらとりあえず思い浮かぶ一本です。音楽もグラフィックも自分の脳に刻まれすぎていてもはや何が面白いかもよくわかってないです。子供という立場は基本的に新しいゲームを入手する機会が少なく、目の前にあったこのゲームをしゃぶり尽くす他なかったはず。したがってただの限りなく高い思い出補正なだけかもしれません。

Kevin
Even though it's called the world's first fully 3D adventure game, it's still fun today; it has rough parts, but I feel those as charm points. Personally, I really love searching a wide stage for a Star with only a "hint" and no idea where it is, which fits perfectly with the design that lets you go anywhere on the stage. I also love the slightly homely Mario and Bowser.
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世界初の完全3次元アドベンチャーゲームとも言われるのに、今でも楽しい、ラフなところもあるがチャームポイントに感じる。個人的にスターの場所がわからないまま「ヒント」だけある状態で広いステージを探し出すのはとても好きで、ステージのどこ行ってもいいデザインにはピッタリ。少し不細工なマリオとクッパも大好き。

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Donkey Kong Bananza

Nintendo Switch 2

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Survey scores · avg 4.0/5

Story3.2

Gameplay4.5

Graphics4.2

Music4.0

Character3.8

Punch your way through your problems as Donkey Kong Bananza hands you the ultimate in destructible game environments, married to the series' time-honored collectathon gameplay. Dig around, below, and through obstacles while excavating entire stages for hidden items and secret areas, while working with your companion Pauline to to subdue foes with her singing voice. Bananza celebrates the free expression and creativity of finding unusual solutions to problems to the primal excitement of wrecking your way through a whimsical world.

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Jet / 30s / Male
I would say this is currently the premier NS2 game I would recommend for anyone with a Switch 2 to play. While a game like Pokopia is fun, I could argue its fairly similar, and is just a better Animal Crossing. Donkey Kong Bananza is truly a game that is unlike any other game I've ever seen or played before. It's super unique and also really fun to just bash through everything. It's also extremely satisfying to complete, and its DLC is often forgotten about releasing so far from its base game but the introduction of a roguelite element is also a really fun twist to test your skills. Wonderful game!

Kevin
The stages have rich, distinct character, and exploring is fun the whole way through. The bonus stages are enjoyable and reminded me of the bonus stages in Donkey Kong Country. Personally I wasn't a big fan of the stage-destroying gimmick, but I'm glad it's there. The final boss and the ending are superb. I want a sequel!
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ステージの特徴が豊か、探索がずっと楽しい。ボーナスステージが楽しくてスーパードンキーコングのボーナスステージを思い出す。個人的にステージを壊すギミックはあまり好みではなかったが、あって良かったと思う。ラスボスと終わり方が素晴らしい。続編が欲しい！

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Super Mario Galaxy

Nintendo Wii

Action-Adventure Platformer

Survey scores · avg 4.3/5

Story3.5

Gameplay4.8

Graphics4.5

Music4.5

Character4.2

The Mario franchise pivots to space and sends the plucky plumber careening though the stars and among unique, tiny planets in search of power stars to rescue Princess Peach and aid new companion Rosalina. The game's cosmic theme and unique environments and stage structure reemphasizes why Mario games feel like such wondrous experiences, and carries forward the pioneering spirit of N64 classics like Super Mario 64.

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Jori / 40s / Male
I love how the game starts in a simple, almost cozy way, then suddenly expands into space where everything becomes unpredictable. Planets are tiny worlds with their own gravity, and every stage feels like a new idea instead of just another level. What really stands out to me is the sense of wonder. I am constantly being surprised by how movement works, how gravity shifts, and how I can run upside down or launch from one planet to another. It never stops feeling fresh, even when I understand the mechanics. I also appreciate how smooth and controlled it feels despite the chaos of space. Even when the camera and gravity are doing wild things, the movement still feels tight and responsive, like I can always trust Mario no matter what is happening around him. And then there is the music. It adds so much emotion and scale to everything I do. Even simple platforming feels important because the soundtrack makes it feel like I am part of something huge and beautiful.

Kevin
Honestly I prefer 64 and Sunshine, which have more freedom in exploration, but the mission design is certainly good, and it delivers Wii-era top-level graphics and music, so Super Mario Galaxy really is indispensable for the Wii.
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正直探索の自由度が高い64とSunshineの方が好きだけど、ミッションの作りは確かに良いし、Wiiの時代の最高レベルのグラフィックと音楽を提供するので、WiiはやはりSuper Mario Galaxyは不可欠。

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Super Mario Sunshine

Nintendo GameCube

Survey scores · avg 4.1/5

Story3.3

Gameplay4.7

Graphics4.1

Music4.1

Character3.9

Super Mario Sunshine had a lot to live up to as the follow-up to the powerhouse that was Super Mario 64. Following a 6-year crevasse with no Mario main series games, players were champing at the bit to see what was in store for the world's most famous plumber on the Nintendo GameCube. But never satisfied with the same old greatness, Nintendo changed up the formula by introducing FLUDD, a water-spraying backpack that can switch between a Spray Nozzle to blast targets and a Hover Nozzle to lift up and glide through the air. The game's reliance on the Hover Nozzle for navigation took a sharp turn from Mario 64's traditional platforming gameplay focused on Mario's jumping and movement physics. Even the story took an unusual turn for the Mario series, swapping out the usual Bowser-kidnaps-the-princess routine for a kind of mystery, in which Mario arrives in tropical Delfino Plaza for a holiday, only to be framed for the crime of covering the scenic landscape in toxic goo by the evasive Shadow Mario. To clear his name, Mario must travel through the worlds connected to Delfino Plaza and collect Shine Sprites, the game's primary collectible, to advance the story. The run-and-jump platforming gameplay of Mario 64 came back with a vengeance in the game's secret levels, in which Mario would lose access to FLUDD, and need to progress through a (often teeth-gnashingly diffcult) platforming gauntlet to receive a Shine Sprite. Super Mario Sunshine was also the first 3D Mario game to allow Mario to ride Yoshi, although Yoshi also bore a newfound weakness to going in the water – quite unfortunate considering their surroundings. The beautiful water effects, though, really demonstrated the jump up in graphics from the N64 to the GameCube, and the memorable soundtrack and beach landscape made for a unique identity for Mario on the new console. Although it's not his most famous adventure, with a jump in difficulty from its predecessor and the surprising changes in mechanics marking it as a black sheep of the 3D Mario titles in a sense, Super Mario Sunshine took a bold direction with a famous series, and came through as an unforgettable entry despite a few rough patches.

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Kevin
A masterpiece, but the difficulty is famous too. A difficulty that even people who 100%'d 64 struggle with. But the distinctive setting and music are unforgettable, and the new feature FLUDD is easy to use and fun. At the time I wanted a straight continuation of 64, but now I think they made an interesting new work.
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名作だが、難易度も有名。64を全クリした人でも苦労する難易度。でも独特な舞台と音楽が忘れられないし、新機能のFLUDDが使いやすくて楽しい。当時は64の続編そのままが良かったのに、今となって面白い新作を作ってくれたと思う。

Hisa
After getting hooked on Mario 64, this was the work I looked forward to most on the GameCube. The graphics leveled up from Mario 64, and Mario could do more, so playing without sleeping is a memory.
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マリオ64にハマってから、ゲームキューブで一番楽しみだった作品。マリオ64のときよりグラフィックのレベルがあがり、マリオのやれることが増えて寝ずにプレイしてたことが思い出です。

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Crash Bandicoot 3: Warped

PlayStation (PS1)

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Survey scores · avg 4.4/5

Story3.6

Gameplay4.8

Graphics4.5

Music4.8

Character4.4

Considered to be the Crash Bandicoot formula perfected. Crash Bandicoot: Warped caps off Naughty Dog's beloved trilogy of platformers featuring the OG PlayStation mascot

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Pat / Female
It's pretty much my FAVORITE game on the PS1. I only had limited games since me and my mom's buying system is always asking "do you REALLY need it?" So it kind of became my favorite game by default due to my limited options. Made me love platformers, though, and becoming a completionist by trying to get all the gems, crystals, and talismans.

MJ / 30s / Female
Crash but with more skills and gimmicks like the Fruit Bazooka. I've also always wanted to play as Coco, so being able to play her levels riding Pura through China instantly sold me to this game.

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Kirby Super Star

Super Nintendo (SNES / SFC)

Survey scores · avg 3.9/5

Story2.7

Gameplay4.7

Graphics3.9

Music4.4

Character4.6

Kirby Super Star is a 2D side-scrolling action platformer where you play as the titular Kirby who fights their enemies using their unique ability to copy their after swallowing them. This game is divided into multiple smaller sub-games, with each having their own stories and gameplay gimmicks from one another. Another unique feature of this game is the Helper system, where you can sacrifice your current copy ability to spawn in a Helper with that ability to join the fray. You can even play co-op with a friend, by having them control the Helper, adding more fun to the table.

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ちえの / 30代 / 男性
Even within the same Kirby, you can experience various stories, and elements change per story, so it doesn't just avoid getting stale, you can also play two-player, so my friends and I gathered to play over and over.
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同じカービィでも色々なストーリーを体験でき、ストーリーごとに要素が変わるなど飽きさせないだけじゃなく、2人でプレイできるのもあって友達と何度も何度も集まっては遊んだ

よねさん / 30代 / 男性
A work I liked for the Helper system that lets you turn enemies into allies and the newly added Copy Abilities. The enemy character designs like Dyna Blade and Fatty Whale were the best too.
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敵を味方にできるヘルパーシステムと新しく追加されたコピー能力が好きだった作品。ダイナブレイドやファッティホエールなど敵のキャラデザも最高だった。

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Super Mario Odyssey

Nintendo Switch

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Survey scores · avg 4.6/5

Story3.8

Gameplay5.0

Graphics5.0

Music4.8

Character4.8

It's not easy to make an interactive sandbox that can be so satisfying to explore and test the limits of. Super Mario Odyssey provides a wonderful environment to do it in. In this game, Mario meets Cappy and gains the ability to possess frogs, statues, lamp posts, and well, anything that can wear a hat. Each capture unlocks new abilities and lets you see the world in a new lens. Let your curiosity guide you and you'll hop, skip, and jump yourself into places you didn't even know you could reach to be rewarded with Moons and Coins, that will, in turn, be used to unlock more kingdoms to explore. The gameplay loop rewards you with adventure after adventure truly deserving of being called an Odyssey.

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Jet / 30s / Male
I am a Nintendo Glazer through and through but Odyssey is a masterpiece among 3d platformers. Cappy's capture mechanic is delightfully enjoyable and Mario's fluidity is among the best of Mario Games, with only Mario Wonder coming close in recent years. Always solid work from this team.

Stu / 30s / Male
Another classic 3D Mario platformer. Overall, a fun time going through the game and getting collectibles.

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Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards

Nintendo 64

Survey scores · avg 4.4/5

Story4.0

Gameplay4.6

Graphics4.2

Music4.8

Character3.8

Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards is well-known for its mechanic of combining two powers to create a brand new power, leading to a huge variety of possible combinations, including some quirky but surprisingly powerful options like a Refrigerator (Ice + Spark) which spawns healing items. Kirby 64 follows previous games as a 2D sidescrolling platformer, unlike other games of the generation which made the jump to full 3D exploration, but the levels feature rotating and curving areas that still give the feeling of adventuring in a 3D world. With the addition of the Crystal Shards themselves as a collectible found throughout the levels, the game encourages players to try a variety of different powers and think creatively to figure out how to collect them all.

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ポン酢 / 30代 / 女性
- The mixed Copy Abilities are very fun. There are surreal ones too, like ice + electricity making a refrigerator that attacks with food, and it makes you want to check and experiment with every combination. Bomb + Cutter was strong - The gimmicks and puzzles that make use of each stage's characteristics and the companions' abilities are fun - The BGM suits the world and is cute. In Kirby fashion, you feel a stylishness too
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・ミックスコピー能力が非常に面白い。氷+電気で冷蔵庫になって食べ物で攻撃するなどシュールなものもあり、すべての組み合わせをチェックして模索したくなる。ボム+カッターが強かった・各ステージの特色や仲間の能力を活かしたギミック・謎解きが面白い・BGMが世界観に合っていて可愛い。カービィらしくスタイリッシュさも感じられる

よねさん / 30代 / 男性
The mixing of copy techniques was novel and had a sense of exhilaration. The crystal-collecting puzzles are proper, and I think it's one of the longer-lasting works in the Kirby series. The cutscene at the end of the first playthrough is a trauma.
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コピー技のミックスが斬新で爽快感があった。クリスタル集めの謎解きが本格的でカービィシリーズの中でも長く遊べる方だと思う。一周目ラストの映像シーンはトラウマ

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Super Mario World

Super Nintendo (SNES / SFC)

Survey scores · avg 4.2/5

Story2.8

Gameplay4.8

Graphics4.8

Music4.4

Character4.8

Catchy music, memorable characters, challenging levels - Super Mario World is what every 2D platformer strives to be. It took the already successful Super Mario formula and made vast improvements such as having an interconnected overworld riddled with secret levels, adding the new Cape Feather power-up, and introducing the fan-favorite character, Yoshi! If you want the quintessential 2D Mario platformer, look no further than Super Mario World.

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だーます
Probably the first game I ever played in my life. With an exquisitely high difficulty, I remember always having my parents help me. An important work that taught me the fun of games.
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恐らく人生で始めてプレイしたゲーム。絶妙な難易度の高さでいつも親に手伝ってもらっていた記憶。ゲームの面白さを教えてくれた大事な作品です。

Marco C / 30s / Male
First time unlocking the secret levels and different colored Yoshis blew my mind

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Super Mario Bros.

Game Boy Advance

Survey scores · avg 4.0/5

Story2.8

Gameplay4.6

Graphics3.8

Music4.8

Character4.8

Super Mario Bros. is a 2D side-scrolling platformer about a plumber who travels across different worlds and jumps from castle to castle to rescue Princess Peach from the evil Bowser and stop his schemes to conquer the Mushroom Kingdom!

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Zach / 20s / Prefer not to say
It came in one of those 100 games in 1 cartridges but I had so much fun just in the first level. Never made it past that .

Iommi / 20s / Female
So classic, fun and challenging. Was so simple that it was perfect to play whenever I had to wait for a long time.

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Tomba! 2: The Evil Swine Returns

PlayStation (PS1)

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Survey scores · avg 4.5/5

Story4.5

Gameplay5.0

Graphics4.0

Music4.5

Character4.8

Tomba! 2 is hybrid 2D-3D platformer that plays more like an action adventure game than the usual 'jump 'n' run'. Taking the role of the eponymous Tomba, the game takes you on a globetrotting adventure across multiple locations to save Tabby, all while helping the local populace and defending them from the Evil Pigs and their minions. Each stage or world seems small at first, but it opens up as you unlock new weapons and clothes for Tomba, allowing you access to new locations, secret areas, and reveal shortcuts. Players expecting a standard platforming adventure will delight in exploring the world and getting to know each character through events and quests, as well as engage in surprisingly fun and deep combat that encourages you to experiment with each new weapon you unlock.

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Trick / 20s / Male
This game was very fun since it blends 2D and 3D platforming really well at the time. The way you can see how Tomba transforms based on the food he eats and the item he equips is a really cool concept. The simple playstyle it provides is executed really well.

Seto Kai B. / 20s / Male
Super Fun Filled game! Lotsa quest, lotsa story and lore, and the crying/laughing mushrooms are lol

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Banjo-Kazooie

Nintendo 64

Survey scores · avg 4.0/5

Story3.8

Gameplay4.8

Graphics4.0

Music3.5

Character4.2

Banjo-Kazooie is the quintessential Rare platformer; a stable of the "collect-a-thon", players will explore free and open levels to collect Jiggies and other collectibles. Unlike its successors, Banjo-Tooie and Donkey Kong 64, Banjo-Kazooie keeps its levels fairly compact, and the scope of its unlockable abilities and backtracking relatively limited. Rare brings a unique brand of British humor into the game's dialogue, which combined with the memorable characters and vibrant worlds, provide Banjo-Kazooie with a charming identity all its own.

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Kevin
You could call it the evolution of Super Mario 64. The sluggish jump motion compared to Mario is a weakness, but Banjo and Kazooie, equipped with many movement techniques, make up for it plenty. The stage themes show imagination beyond expectations. My number-one favorite stage is the tree with four doors, each connected to a "season"; the design where you climb the same tree through the four seasons and the stories of the animals living in the tree all reach their conclusions in winter is wonderful. It's rich in humor too, a game overflowing with love.
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スーパーマリオ64の進化とも言える。マリオに比較してジャンプの動作が鈍いのは弱点だが、たくさんの移動技を搭載してるバンジョーとカズーイは十分補ってる。ステージのテーマに期待を超える想像力が出る。私の1番推しのステージは、４つのドアがある木でそれぞれ「季節」に繋がって、同じ木を四季に登って、その木に住む動物たちのストーリーは全部冬に結末が見えるデザインは素晴らしい。ユーモアも豊富で、愛に溢れたゲーム。

Hisa
It's almost the same gameplay as Donkey Kong 64, but the gameplay is more detailed, and reading the strategy guide many times to collect all the Jigsaw pieces is a good memory.
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ドンキーコング64とほぼほぼ同じゲーム性だが、よりゲーム性が細かく、すべてのジグソーパズルを集めるのに攻略本を何回も読んだのが良き思い出

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Daxter

PlayStation Portable (PSP)

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Survey scores · avg 4.0/5

Story4.0

Gameplay4.2

Graphics4.2

Music3.5

Character4.2

Set before the events of Jak II, Daxter follows the story of Jak's Ottsel sidekick as he goes around Haven City as a small-time bug exterminator while he searches for a way to save Jak. With an arsenal of weapons, control Daxter as he platforms across several stages uncovering the rising threat that would come to be known as the Metalheads.

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Jet / 30s / Male
As a massive Jak and Daxter fan, it was fun to try this game that was essentially set between the events of Jak 1 and 2. It's a much smaller game than any of the mainline console games and leans closer to a 3d platformer than an action platformer. I think I 100%-ed it in one weekend in bed while I was sick. But I still enjoyed it quite a bit.

Kiko / 20s / Male
First ever game I 100%'d and probably the game I played the most on the PSP.

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Donkey Kong 64

Nintendo 64

Action-Adventure Platformer

Survey scores · avg 4.0/5

Story3.5

Gameplay4.5

Graphics4.0

Music4.0

Character4.0

Donkey Kong 64 is a massive adventure emblematic of the "collect-a-thon" genre, featuring sprawling levels allowing mostly free exploration. Players can take whatever route they like in searching for a variety of items like Golden Bananas and colored bananas, a certain number of which are required to progress to future levels. Five Kongs are unlocked with progression, each of which has their own set of abilities and collectibles, so players must swap between Kongs at a Tag Barrel to reach areas and grab collectibles which require a specific Kong. Once you unlock a new Kong or a new ability, that's your cue to return to the places you visited before and find new secrets which you couldn't reach before, in a game loop which encourages heavy backtracking and full exploration of every level.

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The difficulty of the main game stands out. And it's somehow dark and scary overall, but a game I got really hooked on at the time. The main game is fun too, but I played the versus mode a lot. If you flee underwater, orange grenade.
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本編の難しさが際立つ。そしてなんか全体的に暗いし怖い、けど当時とてもハマったゲーム。本編も面白いが対戦をかなりやった。水中に逃げたらオレンジ爆弾。

Toshiki
The difficulty of the main game stands out. And it's somehow dark and scary overall, but a game I got really hooked on at the time. The main game is fun too, but I played the versus mode a lot. If you flee underwater, orange grenade.
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本編の難しさが際立つ。そしてなんか全体的に暗いし怖い、けど当時とてもハマったゲーム。本編も面白いが対戦をかなりやった。水中に逃げたらオレンジ爆弾。

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Astro Bot

PlayStation 5

Survey scores · avg 3.8/5

Story2.7

Gameplay4.7

Graphics4.0

Music3.7

Character3.7

Astro Bot is a 3D platformer that celebrates the history of PlayStation games with its fun Easter eggs packed into a satisfying platformer adventure. This game is an excellent showcase of the PS5 DualSense controller, with each level providing different textures and sensations that help you feel more immersed in the world.

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Kristine / 20s / Female
I think it was the first game I tried on the PS5, and it made me so amazed at the PS5 controller. I think it's an excellent game to show off the hardware, and all the character easter eggs were so fun to see.

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4 votes

Kirby & The Amazing Mirror

Game Boy Advance

Survey scores · avg 3.8/5

Story3.0

Gameplay4.8

Graphics3.5

Music4.0

Character3.8

Kirby & The Amazing Mirror was created for the Game Boy Advance and released in 2004. Being a cute, metroidvania-platformer journey and another hit for the continuously popular pink ball. The game features the Mirror World as a highly-explorable location with different zones and bosses to take care of. This game also features the Meta Knight and more copy abilities for Kirby himself! Aside from this, the game is also popular for its 4-player multiplayer setup where you can play Kirbys of different colors. As such, this makes Kirby & The Amazing Mirror one of the best Kirby games out there, not only for the GBA but perhaps for the entire series.

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ほり
"Kirby" is an action game where it's fun to inhale enemies, copy their abilities, and fight with that power. Since your attack methods and movements change with the Copy Ability, you can fight in various ways even on the same stage, so I could play without getting bored.
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『星のカービィ』は、敵を吸い込んで能力をコピーし、その力で戦っていくのが楽しいアクションゲームです。コピー能力によって攻撃方法や動きが変わるため、同じステージでもいろいろな戦い方ができ、飽きずに遊べました。

ゆーちゃん / 30代 / 男性
Rather than the format of progressing through stages in order, this game lets you freely roam stages you choose yourself. Also, the treasure chests placed in stages can only be obtained by getting your completion rate to 100%, which is an interesting collection element.
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今作は順番にステージを進めていく形式とは違い、自分で選んだステージを好きに回ることができるゲームとなっている。また、ステージに置かれた宝箱は、クリア率を100%にすることでしか入手できないという、収集要素もおもしろい。

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New Super Mario Bros. Wii

Nintendo Wii

Survey scores · avg 3.7/5

Story2.5

Gameplay4.5

Graphics3.8

Music4.0

Character3.5

New Super Mario Bros. Wii marks the first time a Mario platformer becomes a multiplayer game. Up to four players can complete levels together by using new moves like picking up others or jumping on them.

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かいせー / 20代 / 男性
- Up to 4 players can take on stages together, so you can play while having a blast with everyone. - The difficulty tuning is spot on, gradually rising as you progress through stages, so there's a good balance between your improving skills and the stage difficulty.
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・最大4人でステージに挑めるため、みんなでワイワイしながる遊べる。・難易度調整が絶妙で、ステージを追うごとに徐々に上がっていくため、上がっていく腕前とステージ難易度のバランスが良い。

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I remember collecting every single Star Coin across all stages.
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全ステージのスターを全て集めたのを覚えてる。

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3 votes

Donkey Kong Country

Super Nintendo (SNES / SFC)

Survey scores · avg 4.2/5

Story2.7

Gameplay5.0

Graphics4.3

Music4.7

Character4.0

Donkey Kong Country is a classic entry in the DK series. It featured pre-rendered 3D models animated in 2D giving it a pseudo-3D look that made it look way ahead of its time. It gives you a side-scrolling platform experience that has become a staple in the DK series. Until now, it's still being revisited by fans for its difficulty and speedrunning potential.

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だーます
1 through 3 are all god-tier games. A level of polish you can easily enjoy even playing today. I can't believe this was made over 30 years ago. That said, I won't forgive the level Animal Antics.
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1~3まで全てが神ゲー。今やっても余裕で楽しめるレベルの完成度。30年以上前にこれが作られたことが信じられないです。ただしアニマルランドは許さない。

Chad / 30s / Male
Will make you go apesh-

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3 votes

Mystical Ninja: Starring Goemon

Nintendo 64

Survey scores · avg 4.2/5

Story4.7

Gameplay4.3

Graphics3.7

Music4.3

Character4.0

Despite being a relatively well-known series within Japan, the Mystical Ninja series (or "Ganbare Goemon" as it's known in Japan) has always been somewhat niche outside of its home country, only seeing a handful of international releases. Of these releases, Mystical Ninja: Starring Goemon for the N64 is perhaps the most well known of the bunch. The title involves the somewhat wacky adventure of Goemon and his pals as the travel across a feudal and fantasy Japan in order to stop a theater gang known as the Peach Mountain Shoguns from turning Japan into a large stage for their performing arts. Despite debuing a year before The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, the game was rather innovative for the then just emerging genre of 3D action adventure games, and contained gameplay such as dungeon crawling, 3D boss fights, and character upgrades through new weapons and abilities, elements which would become hallmarks of the series.

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Revolutionary game for its time, as it came out before Ocarina of Time, and managed to do many things we'd see in later 3d games

Play this and you'll understand Japan's geography. The chuunibyou feel of the Goemon Impact is nice too.
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これをやれば日本の地理がわかる。ゴエモンインパクトの厨二感も良い。

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Crash Bandicoot

PlayStation (PS1)

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Survey scores · avg 4.1/5

Story3.0

Gameplay4.7

Graphics4.0

Music4.7

Character4.7

Named it after its titular character, Crash Bandicoot, the game is colorful, crazy, and fun. Each world feels distinct from one another and the characters are interesting and just as charming as Crash! Recommended to players that want something challengeng but rewarding platforming as this game still stands the test of time as an on-rail platformer.

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Nicole / 30s / Female
This is my favorite mascot-platformer game that I still replay the games from time to time.

Vann / 30s / Male
Classic platforming game.

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3 votes

Mega Man Zero

Game Boy Advance

Survey scores · avg 4.1/5

Story4.0

Gameplay4.7

Graphics4.0

Music3.7

Character4.3

Mega Man Zero is a fast-paced, hack-and-slash platformer that leaves almost no room for mistakes. It is notorious for its difficulty, especially for beginners who are still learning the ropes. The screen is too zoomed-in compared to other platformers, your early-game tools and combat options are scarce, and your health bar is not usually enough to survive more than 3 hits in a boss fight. However, it is the kind of game where putting in the effort is VERY rewarding. Once you take the time to master the mechanics and utilize the tools given to you through progression, the tables completely turn, making Zero the actual boss of every boss fight.

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よねさん / 30代 / 男性
Since the story progresses even if you fail a stage, I have a memory of getting stuck and losing motivation after just pushing forward. Once I understood the strategy, I could enjoy it as an exhilarating action game.
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ステージを失敗してもストーリーが進行するので、そのまま進んだ結果積んで萎えた思い出。攻略法がわかってからは爽快アクションゲームとして楽しめた。

Jessey / 20s / Male
Megaman Zero was a wild ride for me, a series that I really enjoyed and found myself playing a lot in the past.

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3 votes

Yoshi's Island

Super Nintendo (SNES / SFC)

Survey scores · avg 3.9/5

Story3.3

Gameplay4.3

Graphics3.7

Music4.3

Character4.0

Yoshi's Island was also labeled as Super Mario World 2 on release, and although it differs in every way from Super Mario World 1, it doesn't back down from the expectations set by the Mario series. In the first Yoshi platformer, players will play as not one Yoshi, but an entire island of Yoshis who pass Baby Mario between them each level. Baby Mario has barely evaded capture from Bowser's henchman Kamek, and the Yoshis must band together to rescue his captured brother Baby Luigi, all with Baby Mario on their backs. When Yoshi takes damage, Baby Mario will float off in a bubble, and Yoshi must chase after to rescue him; if time runs out, Kamek's flunkies will kidnap Baby Mario and you'll lose a life. Yoshi's Island set itself apart with its storybook aesthetic, a memorable soundtrack (that final boss theme), and a surprising amount of content for a SNES platformer with 54 complete levels.

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3 votes

Densetsu no Starfy 1

Game Boy Advance

Survey scores · avg 3.6/5

Story4.0

Gameplay4.3

Graphics2.3

Music3.7

Character4.0

Densetsu no Starfy is a simple underwater platformer that is easy to pick up and does not ask much from the player. Most stages focus on exploration, hidden collectibles, and helping different characters along the way. Since the game takes place almost entirely underwater, movement emphasizes swimming in all directions instead of making precise jumps, making navigation feel more free-flowing than in a traditional platformer. The game stays fairly easy from start to finish, relying more on creative stage gimmicks, light exploration, and variety than on difficult platforming or demanding combat.

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Sonic Adventure 1

Dreamcast

Platformer3D PlatformerAction Adventure

Survey scores · avg 4.8/5

Story4.0

Gameplay5.0

Graphics5.0

Music5.0

Character5.0

Sonic Adventure is a milestone in the 3D Sonic, taking on a fully 3D platforming design. Other than Sonic, it also features 5 other characters all with different gameplay mechanics and stories. You get introduced to a lot of important characters in the Sonic universe as well as play them and see their stories. You can also take a break from the action by visiting the newly introduced Chao Garden to take care of the cute little critters. Until now, 3D Sonic lovers are still chasing the high that Sonic Adventure 1 and Sonic Adventure 2 gave them.

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Chad / 30s / Male
I played the demo for this so much and subsequently played the main game so much

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Action-Adventure Platformer

2 votes

Super Mario Galaxy 2

Nintendo Wii

Survey scores · avg 4.6/5

Story3.5

Gameplay5.0

Graphics5.0

Music5.0

Character4.0

Super Mario Galaxy 2 is essentially just the first game but made even better. Here, Bowser kidnaps Peach again and flees into the center of the universe to build his own empire. To stop him, Mario transforms a planetoid into a spaceship shaped like his own head and recruits a crew of Lumas. The game adds Yoshi into the mix and introduces some new power-ups like the Drill in your quest to save the princess.

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Stu / 30s / Male
Both really great games. I liked 2 more since it really pushed what they could do with the Wii.

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2 votes

Kirby's Dream Land 2

Game Boy / Game Boy Color

Platformer

Survey scores · avg 3.8/5

Being a sequel to the first Kirby game, released for the original Game Boy, it features additional mechanics aside from the usual platforming abilities he possessed in the prequel. Kirby now has animal companions that affect movement and each of them must be used accordingly depending on the stage they appear in. The game is still rendered in the standard Monochrome colors like the original, being made for the OG Game Boy, but still keeps the charming and cute aesthetic that makes Kirby stand out. These mechanics will be further refined in later titles and this game will be part of the Dream Land saga that will grow with later titles afterwards.

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しろあん / 20代 / 男性
A work where you can enjoy controlling not just Kirby but the animal companions too. Since each companion, who has about three Copy Abilities, differs, you can enjoy quite varied action even with few Copy Abilities.
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カービィだけじゃなくお供の操作も楽しめる作品。コピー能力が3種類ほどあるお供ごとに違うため、コピー能力が少なくてもかなり多彩なアクションが楽しめました。

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2 votes

Super Mario All Stars

Super Nintendo (SNES / SFC)

Survey scores · avg 3.8/5

Story1.5

Gameplay4.5

Graphics4.5

Music4.5

Character4.0

One of the first game collections and remasters, Super Mario All Stars packed in 4 great games, with the original 3 Super Mario Bros. titles, as well as The Lost Levels, the original Super Mario Bros. 2 previously only released in Japan. The remasters brought enhanced Super NES graphics, unifying the games into a coherent package under a single art style and gameplay engine. Save support was also added, allowing players to continue from a specific world or level, a much-needed feature considering the difficulty of the classic platformer games.

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いしげ / 30代 / 男性
My older sister was always playing it.
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ずっと姉の遊んでた

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2 votes

Banjo-Tooie

Nintendo 64

Survey scores · avg 3.2/5

Story3.0

Gameplay4.5

Graphics2.5

Music3.0

Character3.0

Banjo-Tooie takes the formula pioneered by Banjo-Kazooie to a new level; the worlds here are bigger, with more areas and characters in each, and stories that unfold as players go deeper in their exploration. The game introduces an interconnected world design; the Grunty Industries world famously locks players out of its namesake building, and requires them to unlock a train connection from another world to get inside. There's a surprisingly darker style than the bright and sunny predecessor, and the stakes are higher for Banjo and Kazooie, with the entire island at risk of being turned into zombies by Gruntilda.

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2 votes

Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins

Game Boy / Game Boy Color

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Survey scores · avg 2.8/5

While Super Mario Land 1 brought the style of the original Super Mario Bros. to the Game Boy, Super Mario Land 2 is a clear sendup of its successors Super Mario Bros. 3 and Super Mario World, with map traversal between levels complete with minigames, and hidden exits within levels leading to new paths on the map. Although comparatively smaller than Mario's full-fledged console adventures, Super Mario Land 2 showed new potential for platforming on the Game Boy, and even introduced Wario, a series staple character.

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A memory of playing this the whole time during boring stretches when I was dragged along to adults' plans as a kid. I don't even know how many times I cleared it.
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幼少期に大人の予定に付き合わされている退屈な時間にずっとやっていた思い出。何周クリアしたかわからない。

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1 votes

Goemon's Great Adventure

Nintendo 64

Survey scores · avg 5.0/5

Story5.0

Gameplay5.0

Graphics5.0

Music5.0

Character5.0

After Mystical Ninja: Starring Goemon, the other "Ganbare Goemon" game for N64, saw relative success outside of Japan, Goemon's Great Adventure was the next (and final) game of the series to make it abroad. While the characters and humor would be familiar to anyone who played the previous entry, the story itself was not a direct sequel, this time centering around a villain named Bisumaru trying to resurrect a demon prince, and Goemon and his pals attempting to stop them. The gameplay was also totally different than the previous entry, featuring a 2.5D Side-Scrolling playstyle, with levels selected from an overworld map, similar to older Mario games. Additionally, levels can lead to different routes on the map, and clearing levels earns you entry passes, which are needed to progress further in the game. This game also has co-op play, allowing you to choose between four characters by swapping within tea shops. Each character is unique in which weapons they use, as well as their secondary ability. With entry passes earned through both level completion as well as various side quests found in towns, the game offers plenty terms of content for 100% completion.

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One of the 4 Goemon games released in US, playing this co-op with a sibling is one of my most treasured memories

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Sonic Adventure 2

Dreamcast

Survey scores · avg 5.0/5

Story5.0

Gameplay5.0

Graphics5.0

Music5.0

Character5.0

Sonic Adventure 2 is probably the most iconic of the 3D Sonics. The story is split into two. The Hero stage features Sonic with his usual speedy platforming format. He's accompanied by Tails, riding his mech for a shooting-platformer experience and Knuckles where you play a hot-and-cold treasure hunt. The Dark side introduces the now iconic Shadow the Hedgehog who plays like Sonic, Dr. Robotnik who plays like Tails and Rouge the Bat who plays like Knuckles. After the stages you can also relax by taking care of the Chao at the Chao Garden. It's one of the most beloved 3D Sonics

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Chad / 30s / Male
Peak 3D Sonic. Also enjoyed playing the barebones multiplayers with my friend

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Sonic Adventure 2 Battle

Nintendo GameCube

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Survey scores · avg 5.0/5

Story5.0

Gameplay5.0

Graphics5.0

Music5.0

Character5.0

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Goated OST

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1 votes

Split Fiction

Nintendo Switch 2

Action-Adventure Platformer Multiplayer

Survey scores · avg 5.0/5

Story5.0

Gameplay5.0

Graphics5.0

Music5.0

Character5.0

Hazelight Studio's follow up to It Takes Two's Co-op adventure is a wild ride with constant whiplash of Fantasy and Futuristic. Zoe and Mio are pushed to overcome challenges, both external and within, inside thier own written stories in order to escape the simulation and prevent thier ideas from being stolen by a greedy corporation. The constant change in fiction allows for a variety of experiences, From medieval ogre chases, cyberpunk ninja runs, megaman style shoot'em up, and even transforming into fantasy creatures to venture into the next world. Regardless of where Mio and Zoe are, players can expect a lot of cooperative platforming and adventure.

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1 votes

Mega Man X

Super Nintendo (SNES / SFC)

Survey scores · avg 4.8/5

Story4.0

Gameplay5.0

Graphics5.0

Music5.0

Character5.0

Mega Man X takes place 100 years after the original Mega Man series and follows X, Mega Man's successor and Dr. Light's greatest creation. It's a grittier, edgier Mega Man that added more to the original Mega Man's arsenal. X can do a lot of what Mega Man can except he can dash and wall jump. Along with the series staple of absorbing the power of bosses that he defeats, X can also pick up hidden armor upgrades from each of the stages. Collecting them all will get you a more powerful, upgraded version of X. It's the first game in a series that did well in improving and iterating on an already classic format.

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Chad / 30s / Male
Mega man, but cooler

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1 votes

Jet Set Radio

Dreamcast

Survey scores · avg 4.2/5

Story3.0

Gameplay4.0

Graphics5.0

Music5.0

Character5.0

Jet Set Radio is a stylish cel-shaded game about rollerblading around and tagging the city's walls with graffiti all the while showing off your rollerblade skills. You're accompanied by an amazing soundtrack composed by the talented Hideki Naganuma. It's a game that's oozing with personality, edge, and unapologetic style.

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Chad / 30s / Male
Stylish af

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1 votes

Mega Man X3

Super Nintendo (SNES / SFC)

Survey scores · avg 4.2/5

Story4.0

Gameplay5.0

Graphics3.0

Music5.0

Character5.0

The third entry to the Mega Man X sub-series, Mega Man X3 marked the first time in the series where you could play as Zero. The game features the classic Mega Man gameplay that the franchise is known for, featuring eight stages with bosses that can be defeated for new weapons, which can then be used to exploit other the bosses' weaknesses. Exploring the stages also allows you to find various upgrades and improve your abilities. Often considered one of the best in the Mega Man X series, this game is a must-play for fans of classic action platformers with a strong dose of difficulty.

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1 votes

Rayman 2 The Great Escape

Dreamcast

Survey scores · avg 3.5/5

Story3.0

Gameplay4.0

Graphics3.0

Music4.0

Character4.0

Rayman 2: The Great Escape takes Rayman into a new dimension as a 3D platformer, and fully dedicates to it with 360 degrees of traversal. Although levels are more linear than the collectible-heavy games of the era, the traversal is deep, as players will dive down into the depths of a lake to rescue a trapped whale, fly up through the caverns of a lava dungeon using Rayman's hair as a helicopter, and more across over 20 levels through varied landscapes. Rayman 2's art design brings together different elements for a unique concoction, with one foot firmly in the "dark fairy tale" realm, but with mechanical elements mixed in via the Robot Pirate antagonists. The setting could make for some surprisingly dark turns, like when a cutscene shows the grand total of 1000 Lums – fairies which Rayman rescues throughout the game – decrease to 999 after the Robot Pirate captain Admiral Razorbeard decides to try one as a snack.

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1 votes

Super Mario 3D World

Nintendo Wii U