A once very popular genre, now all but forgotten by the majority of gamers and developers. The platform game usually scrolls right to left, with the playable character viewed from a side angle. The character jumps from platform to platform fighting enemies, and often has the ability to gain powers or weapons.
The first platform game was Nintendo's [Donkey Kong]?, from which grew the Super Mario series, appearing in both arcade and home console varieties over many years. Super Mario Bros. 3 was the highest grossing console game ever before Pokemon. Platform games are still being made, mainly in Japan by the likes of SNK? and Nintendo.
- [Alex Kid]? series
- [Commander Keen]? series
- Kid Icarus
- Metroid?
- Megaman? series
- Puzzle Bobble
- Lionheart?
- [New Zealand Story]?
- [Simpsons, The]? series
- [Sonic the Hedgehog]? series
- Super Mario series
- [Wario Land]? series
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