Tag: platformer

Disney’s Tarzan
August 23, 2024 No Responses

Disney’s Tarzan

Developer: Eurocom    Publisher: Activision   Release: 02/15/00    Genre: Platformer Disney licensed games were largely absent during the 32-bit era until close to the end of the generation. I suppose developers did not want to go through their growing...
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DuckTales: Remastered
August 9, 2024 No Responses

DuckTales: Remastered

Developer: WayForward    Publisher: Capcom    Release: 08/13/13   Genre: Platformer    Also On: PS3, Xbox 360, WiiU Remaking a beloved classic is always a risky proposition. If you change too much it does not resemble the original and kind of defeats...
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Digger T. Rock
August 5, 2024 No Responses

Digger T. Rock

Developer: Rare    Publisher: Milton Bradley    Release: 12/90   Genre: Platformer In total Rare developed 60 games for the NES. That is incredibly prolific and their games spanned almost every genre, from sports to action to even game show adaptations....
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Zero the Kamikaze Squirrel
July 12, 2024 No Responses

Zero the Kamikaze Squirrel

Developer: Iguana Entertainment   Publisher: Sunsoft    Release: 11/94   Genre: Platformer I never expected Sunsoft to get in on the mascot platformer craze. But they were one of the few that were able to successfully create a character that resonated...
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Crypt Stalker
July 3, 2024 No Responses

Crypt Stalker

Developer: Sinclaire Strange   Publisher: Sinclaire Strange    Release: 10/30/20    Genre: Action It has been a long time since Konami has graced us with a Castlevania game. While the last few titles under the Lords of Shadow banner were...
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Mickey Mania
June 26, 2024 No Responses

Mickey Mania

Developer: Traveller’s Tales    Publisher: Sony Imagesoft    Release: 10/26/94    Genre: Platformer Compared to many of his contemporaries Mickey Mouse has had a good go of it in the video game space. While Mickey Mousecapade was a dreadful title ...
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Rainbow Islands – the Story of Bubble Bobble 2
June 21, 2024 No Responses

Rainbow Islands – the Story of Bubble Bobble 2

Developer: Disco    Publisher: Taito    Release: 06/91    Genre: Platformer Bubble Bobble is one of my favorite multiplayer games on the NES. The game is extremely fun with a friend and it also does not hurt that you need two...
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Keio Flying Squadron 2
May 20, 2024 No Responses

Keio Flying Squadron 2

Developer: Victor Entertainment   Publisher: JVC   Release: 09/96   Genre: Platformer I enjoyed Keio Flying Squadron on the Sega CD. For a long time most did not know of its quality as it is one of the rarest US...
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Earthworm Jim 2 (SNES)
May 17, 2024 No Responses

Earthworm Jim 2 (SNES)

Developer: Shiny Entertainment    Publisher: Playmates    Release: 11/15/95   Genre: Action Earthworm Jim was one of the freshest new faces of the 16-bit era. Where most mascot platformers were cynical creations quickly scribbled on a napkin to cash in o...
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The Misadventures of Flink
April 17, 2024 No Responses

The Misadventures of Flink

Developer: Psygnosis   Publisher: Vik Tokai  Release: 05/94  Genre: Platformer During the 16-bit era there was a very clear divide in quality between Japanese and Western platformers. The likes of Sonic, Mario, and Mega Man all featured tight controls and ...
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