From Super Mario Bros. to Astro Bot, explore the evolution of platformers and how they have redefined the gaming industry.

Fanatical's Platformer Bundle includes everything from classic PS2-era-inspired platformers to avant-garde gems that reinvent ...

Jason Wojnar started his gaming life with the original PlayStation and the Commodore 64, despite being way too young to know what the was. He started writing about video games in 2018 and hasn't ...

When talking about 3D indie platformers and deciding what to play, fans may think that it always boils down to Nintendo. But ever since independent development shot up in the world, certain genres are ...

For every era and generation of gaming that has come and gone, platformers have always been there at the forefront — shaping childhoods, genres, and entire consoles. 2D platformers offered tight ...

The best platformer games are those that manage to challenge the player while still telling a compelling story. Platformers of this quality can be found in all sorts of interesting niches and ...

Jake brings two decades of experience with him, having covered major industry events, breaking news, one-on-one interviews, and more. When he's not playing World of Warcraft, he's usually on the hunt ...

Nintendo has almost always been a haven for platforming games. The console-maker created the home for 2D platformers with the NES and SNES, and made the transition to 3D relatively easily with the ...

The Nintendo 64 was a huge leap for the console-maker. After years of working mostly in 2D, Nintendo jumped into the third dimension, using its analog stick to help give players even more control over ...

Anthony is a writer who's worked in the games industry for four years. He's a competitive gamer with a soft spot for retro titles. Anthony enjoys speedrunning a few titles, but Simpson's Hit & Run is ...

Marcus Estrada is a Contributor from USA writing for the Digital Publication Hardcore Gamer. His favorite genres include horror, visual novel, rhythm and platformer. Neptunia Game Maker R:Evolution ...