From the forum issue 114 Platformers

[Darran@Retro Gamer]

Hi guys, we're running a feature on platformers and would love to know what your favourite one is.

[The Laird]

I have never been a massive fan of platformers but I adore the Bubble Bobble games, especially the first one. They are are true timeless classics that can warm even the coldest heart.

[Mayhem]

There will probably be a lot of Mario and Sonic mentions, so I'm going to plump for Impossible Mission on the C64. A timeless classic that combines ingenuity, deviousness, and repeatedly stabs at your brain to make it think. If you die, it's your fault, and you can't say that about a lot of platformers.

[ncf1]

I cant go past the original Bubble Bobble. Its the only platformer I still play yearly - and on multiple formats - since it came out, and I actually dont see that trend stopping anytime soon.

[Megamixer]

For a more modern choice, Spyro the Dragon. It's a tough call between the original and the first sequel but I have fond memories of the first game's music and levels. Sure, there was nothing revolutionary about it but it had charm, a polished design and an ace Stuart Copeland soundtrack. Much better than today's Skylanders incarnation of Spyro.

[gman72]

Pandamonium one and two on psone. Stunning 3d platformers and hard as nails.

Castlevania series - well the earlier ones - gothic horror platforming?

[Morkin]

Klonoa on the Playstation always evokes great gaming memories along with the GBA versions. Of the more recent platformers, Rayman Origins on the Vita is/was a cracking platformer. Superb graphics & gameplay which played wonderfully on the Vita.

[NES Max]

Wholly unoriginal, I know, but to me Super Mario Bros. 3/Super Mario World are still the pinnacle.

[ZeroCipher]

So many to pick from but Sonic the hedgehog (Mega Drive) for its time very fast and action packed.

Also Bruce Lee on the Spectrum

[jdanddiet]

Even after all these years, I still love a go on chuckie egg every now and then

[Doddsy]

Elite Systems Rollercoaster on the Speccy. A platformer set in a Funfair - Cool!

[kleinemaus]

I have to go with the classics:

Pitfall II
H.E.R.O.
Miner 2049er
Mario Bros.
Jumpman and Jumpman Jr.
and the EA classic: Hard Hat Mack

[kleinemaus]

Draconus and Chuckie Egg on A8
and Wild 9 on PSX

[Gibberish Driftwood]

Great Giana Sisters on the Commie 64. This was a great(pun not intended) Super Mario substitute.
Who needs overweight plumbers when you can play with punk girls?

[HalcyonDaze00]

Spelunky is the best platform game ever made.

Best of the retro games are Giana Sisters and Bubble Bobble.