Jump, run, leap: the platformer is a founding genre of video games, from pixelated 2D to 3D worlds. RomWize re-ranks the best games in the genre by its re-evaluated scores, each with its current score, its versions, their rarity and their collector value.
"Japanese release of Crash Bandicoot Warped, the third and finest trilogy entry. The variety of vehicles and level themes is exceptional. Naughty Dog delivers a flawless 3D platformer that remains a genre pinnacle on PS1 in its original Japanese version."
"Super Mario Advance 3 Yoshi's Island on GBA, port of Nintendo's enchanting island. Unique watercolor universe, perfect egg mechanic, overflowing creativity. An absolute GBA masterpiece."
"First true Wario solo adventure. Heavier than Mario, shoulder charge, transforming helmets (Jet, Bull, Dragon). Kitchen Island to explore for lost fortune. More demanding than Mario Land 2, secrets everywhere. An excellent platformer, the foundation of the Wario franchise. Essential for GB platform fans."
"Spyro Year of the Dragon is the perfect conclusion to Insomniac Games' PS1 trilogy. Exceptional content richness, varied mini-games, new playable characters and phenomenal playtime. Visually superb and gameplay at its finest. The finest Spyro trilogy entry on PS1."
"A remastered double bill: Sonic Generations alongside a brand-new adventure centered on Shadow. The levels blending 2D and 3D race along at full tilt, and the Shadow segment adds fresh powers that energize an already solid formula."
"Crash Bandicoot 3 Warped is the ultimate Naughty Dog PS1 trilogy entry. The diversity of worlds and movement modes sets it apart from its predecessors. Perfectly calibrated gameplay, excellent bosses and flawless fun factor. A timeless platformer masterpiece."
"The Mega Drive adaptation of Disney's Lion King, gorgeous and demanding. Magical animation, fearsome difficulty, a controversial yet memorable classic."
"A classic of the punishing platformer, demanding pixel-perfect precision. Death is instant but the respawn is immediate, fueling an addictive loop of trial and triumph. Frustrating and thrilling in equal measure, tailor-made for the truly stubborn."
"The perfection of arcade co-op on NES. Bub and Bob blow bubbles, trap enemies, collect bonuses. Inexhaustible, charming, perfect for two. A monument."
