Platformers

Foggle · January 12, 2015, 01:31:53 PM

I've only played the PC versions of Legend, Anniversary, and Underworld, and they were all great IMO.

They're not platformers, but Splinter Cell: Double Agent and the Quantum of Solace game were also a lot better on Wii than PS360.

Spark Of Spirit · January 12, 2015, 03:00:44 PM

GoldenEye was better on Wii, too. They took things out for the HD versions for some reason.

Quote from: Speedy on January 12, 2015, 01:20:14 PM
^ Tomb Raider Legend wasn't released for Wii. Anniversary and Underworld were, though. I can't vouch for how good/bad Wii Anniversary is, but TRU for Wii had a really nasty bug in the second level that, if activated, would cause the exit to be inaccessible. Plus they watered down many of the levels and it was crash prone.

Whoops, yeah, I meant Anniversary. I heard a lot of good things about that version. Didn't hear much good about Underworld there, though.

gunswordfist · January 12, 2015, 03:34:57 PM

i didn't know strider 2 was released for psn. funny enough, i wouldn't mind the jp version of the game since it had voice acting.

i have been meaning to ask about forgotten sands. has anyone here played it?

Speedy · January 13, 2015, 11:09:45 AM

Shantae and the Pirate's Curse was the best 2D platformer of 2014, IMO. Each time you gain a new skill, there's a sense of "ah, now I can access this area!", which is what you want in a Metroidvania title. And the presentation is top notch.

Spark Of Spirit · January 13, 2015, 01:27:48 PM

Quote from: Speedy on January 13, 2015, 11:09:45 AM
Shantae and the Pirate's Curse was the best 2D platformer of 2014, IMO. Each time you gain a new skill, there's a sense of "ah, now I can access this area!", which is what you want in a Metroidvania title. And the presentation is top notch.

I liked both previous Shantae games, but this one was on a whole other level. It's not as obtuse as the original or as short as the second one. This one felt like it could have been a boxed game on the SNES or Genesis.

I personally thought Tropical Freeze and Shovel Knight were better, but Pirate's Curse is up there with them. WayForward constantly impresses.

Speedy · January 13, 2015, 01:56:16 PM

Forgot about Tropical Freeze. Man, February 2014 was so long ago. Well, tied for best then.

Spark Of Spirit · January 13, 2015, 02:15:47 PM

I think it reminded me the most of Monster World IV, which is one of my favorite Genesis games. I do wonder how they're going to top it, though. Half Genie Hero has a lot live up to if they hope to top Pirate's Curse.

Foggle · January 13, 2015, 02:48:22 PM

Tropical Freeze is the best 2D platformer of all time IMO. I have never been so impressed by one in my life, even when I was a kid.

Spark Of Spirit · January 13, 2015, 08:16:31 PM

Just beat the first world of Thieves in Time. Got all the clue bottles this time (wasn't as hard as I was expecting!) and a good chunk of the treasures. The minigames are easy and not very intrusive and almost all the gameplay is focused on stealth and platforming.

Yeah, it's the best Sly game, no question.

Spark Of Spirit · January 14, 2015, 10:32:51 PM

Got all the clue bottles in episode 2. That one was a bit trickier due to needing the costume to get one of the bottles and some were well hidden, but it was pretty fun to seek them out.

The second ancestor's skill is pretty fun to use. The first was more situational, but this one is quite cleverly implemented.

Spark Of Spirit · January 16, 2015, 07:36:29 PM

Started episode 3 and got all the clue bottles. I forgot how crazy this map is, there are nooks everywhere. I haven't touched the missions yet but I do truly appreciate how in-depth Sanzaru made the maps in this game.

talonmalon333 · January 20, 2015, 07:41:59 PM

I'm ranking the Spyro games I've played.

1. Spyro the Dragon
2. Spyro 2: Ripto's Rage
3. Spyro: Year of the Dragon

All three are very good games, with nice level design and a charming style. In many ways, the trilogy got better with each game. However, I think the original has a sense of wonder to it that isn't as strong in the sequels. It's also bigger (7 worlds instead of 3-4), and seems a little more focused in terms of gameplay.

I haven't played any Spyro game after the first three. From what I hear, I'm not really missing much as the games seemed to get mixed reception at best, and the series kind of floundered without Insomniac at the helm. I know he's in Skylanders, but from I hear, that's not even really his franchise. I wouldn't mind seeing Spyro get a proper resurrection.

gunswordfist · January 20, 2015, 08:42:30 PM

someone needs to save spyro.

also, i want to play the gameboy advance spyro that i hear is good.

Spark Of Spirit · January 20, 2015, 09:01:45 PM

I've only played through the first Spyro. I don't think I enjoyed it as much as most, but I probably need to replay it again to be sure.

On the PS1, I was much more into the Crash games.

gunswordfist · January 20, 2015, 09:07:48 PM

i think i liked crash 3 more than spyro 1 but i doubt it or any other crash platformer would hold up better today.

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