When we talk platformer, we think Crash 2.
The control is tuned to the millimeters and the level design is simply stunning.
Who don't remember that red crystal flying over your head in the ice level? The links between each level is amazing, it's just pure genious how most level have to be redone many time to collect everything.
The difficulty curve is just perfect.
A replayed it some time ago, and I remembered every secret passage, this was just impressive how a simple design object got turning into that secret thing you seek for hours. Who remember those nitro box that doesn't move? Coming back on your track to see the little bear?
Damn! So many great moments.
Basicly this game shaped my childhood. :)
Classic. To be talked about for years and years when come to game design.