Leap into the vibrant world of platform games in our dedicated Platform category. Here, we celebrate the genre that has been a cornerstone of gaming since its earliest days, from classic 2D side-scrollers to modern 3D adventures. Explore reviews of the latest platform games across all consoles and PC, analyzing their level design, character controls, and innovative mechanics. Rediscover beloved classics with retrospectives and discussions on how they shaped the genre. Learn speedrunning techniques, find hidden secrets, and master challenging levels with our expert tips and guides. Stay updated on upcoming releases and how the platforming genre continues to evolve. Whether you’re a fan of precision jumping challenges or expansive exploration, this category offers insights and recommendations to satisfy your platforming passion.
It was the summer of ’92, and I was stuck indoors during a particularly nasty heatwave that had turned our Michigan neighborhood into something resembling the surface of Venus. My brother Dave had just bought Lemmings for our Amiga 500 from the now-extinct Electronics Boutique at Oakland Mall. We’d seen screenshots in Amiga Power magazine, but nothing prepared us for what would become a three-month obsession that nearly destroyed our relationship and definitely tanked my…
The first time I encountered Earthworm Jim, I was 15 and desperately trying to convince my mom that renting a…
My first real couch co-op experience happened in 1988 when my brother Dave finally let me be Player 2 in…
November 1994. Clinton was president, Ace of Base was somehow on every radio station, and I was a gangly sixteen-year-old…
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