One of the most popular genres in the world of video games was that of platforms. With the birth of the new consoles, the classic games of jumping and collecting items were losing popularity in favor of action games, which allowed more adrenaline to be released and were more entertaining. But platforms still have their niche, so let’s go over some of the most interesting ones you can play today.
The best platform games
Considering the arrival of the three-dimensional world to video games, one of the main genres that changed completely was that of platforms. Jumping from left to right and top to bottom gave way to depth, and the games became more and more complicated, to develop and to play.
However, the 2D format is still present in many current deliveries, since they allow much more action and a more natural control that improves gameplay in many cases, so not all of our selection will be based on games in three dimensions.
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With frenetic control and mechanics that handle jumps, double jumps and slides on vertical walls very well, Celeste also has a beautiful story in which to deal with such an important issue as anxiety. With a very colorful and pixelated aesthetic, Celeste hides a great challenge for players due to its incredible demand, which will make you repeat many levels over and over until you can reach the top of Celeste Mountain.
Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy
It became a banner for the first PlayStation, and now, 25 years later, it came with a remastered format that allows us to remember great moments at the hands of this peculiar marsupial. Crash Bandicoot introduced the deep stages with a very interesting perspective as well as fun. With this trilogy we will enjoy the three installments of the game, also including two new levels never seen before.
Super Mario Odyssey
It would be useless to create a list of platform games without introducing a Super Mario game. It is very difficult to keep only one, but we have decided to select Super Mario Odyssey because it is the most current and faithful version of Super Mario. Navigate between different worlds in search of moons, and take advantage of the powers of the magic cap to become everything you see along the way. Fun, addictive and very Nintendo.
Ori and the Will of the Wisp
It has more touches of metroidvania than traditional platforms, but the numerous moments of pursuit before great enemies or the continuous jumps between stages to reach new areas force us to put it on our list. Beautiful as very few and addictive as the most. Ori’s new adventure is a visual wonder to be played yes or yes.
Sonic Mania
Did you think Sonic was not going to be present in this compilation? It is one of the banners of platform games, and with its launch it introduced greater speed and frenzy to games thanks to its spectacular speed. In the nineties, it was either Sonic or Mario, and those who supported the hedgehog enjoyed maximum speed. Sonic Mania brings together many of the most emblematic scenarios of the saga, with the novelty of being specially developed for new consoles such as PS4, Xbox One and Switch.
Shovel Knight
You are the knight of the shovel. A very peculiar medieval hero who must destroy a squad of mysterious enemies with very peculiar abilities. This game surprises with its aesthetics and 8-bit sound, but with a gameplay and a very funny story that will make you spend hours and hours nailing your shovel.
N ++
It was born as a flash game that could be played from the web, but its success and repercussion was such that it made the leap to consoles and PCs as an independent game. Every millimeter counts in the jumps of this peculiar ninja, who must collect all the coins placed on the stage while avoiding laser beams, obstacles and more than one danger. In its second version, N ++ came to PS4, Xbox One, and Switch. Seriously, it’s tremendously addictive, so be careful.
Special mentions to retro games
The list of platform games could be endless, and it is that we would still be able to include other gems from past generations that are still great games to hang out with. These are some that you should not forget:
- Super Mario 64 : It is still one of the kings of the platforms, for its complete collection of levels and for everything it meant for the industry being the first Mario in three dimensions. The world he gave us was incredible, and today he is still the favorite Mario of many.
- Prince of Persia : Another one to play yes or yes. Find your sword and face many swordsmen enemies while you solve the mazes that will take you to your beloved princess.
- Mirror’s Edge : Something like a reinvention of platforms is what Mirror’s Edge proposed, since with a first-person view and hints of parkour, we had to overcome obstacles, armed enemies and cross skyscrapers with the danger of being able to fall into the void . One of those games that today would be reinvented with virtual reality.