Is Wii U the next generation platformer king? (56k alert)

It looks like the Wii U is getting the best next generation platformers, from both first parties and third parties. Whereas it might be strugging in other genres, it looks like platformers, 2D and 3D, is one area where the Wii U is the console to beat. What do you think?

I probably dont play enough platformers but its nice to see WiiU being strong in one department. Need to play Trine 2. dobzilian

Trine 1 and 2 are great games.

Then it's about time you buy one already will ya? :twisted:

Oh and if we see a Banjo Threeie on The One, it's game over man, game over. :P

Seriously, you've got a pretty good point for Wii U, platformer fans.

Yup.

[QUOTE="dobzilian"]I probably dont play enough platformers but its nice to see WiiU being strong in one department. Need to play Trine 2. AMD655

Probably. I don't play much of this genre, as i used to, but 2D platformers never get old.

I think that platformers as a genre have lost much of their appeal. They were nice when I was a kid, but most lack the depth and story that I'm looking for in games nowadays...superclocked

I feel kinda the same, but it can be fun once in a while tho

I think that platformers as a genre have lost much of their appeal. They were nice when I was a kid, but most lack the depth and story that I'm looking for in games nowadays...superclocked

Ever heard/played a game called Braid? If you're looking for good platformer stories (which is weird for the platform genre but I digress) then try that one out; its' pretty good.

Next Generation platformer king? :lol:

Got to cling to something I suppose. Considering other next gen platforms have barely announced any "platformers" at all, yeah i guess we can give that one to you. Of course we are already "giving you" that the Wii-U is a next gen platform at all... that may be the biggest stretch. :P

Next Generation platformer king? :lol:

Got to cling to something I suppose. Considering other next gen platforms have barely announced any "platformers" at all, yeah i guess we can give that one to you. Of course we are already "giving you" that the Wii-U is a next gen platform at all... that may be the biggest stretch. :P

2Chalupas

360 and PS3 had better platform games. They were called arcade games. Super Meat Boy, Trine 2, Limbo, Fez, Braid, and S'plosion Man for example.  not to mention Rayman Origins, Ratchet and Clank, Banjo, Rayman Legends.

The PS4 and XB1 will get better platformers as well...........they will be called arcade games also. It would be incredibly hard for me to buy a Mario game, especially a 2-D Mario game for $60 when the PS4 or XB1 has something fresher, that looks better, and more unique for $15.

360 and PS3 had better platform games. They were called arcade games. Super Meat Boy, Trine 2, Limbo, Fez, Braid, and S'plosion Man for example.  not to mention Rayman Origins, Ratchet and Clank, Banjo, Rayman Legends.The PS4 and XB1 will get better platformers as well...........they will be called arcade games also. It would be incredibly hard for me to buy a Mario game, especially a 2-D Mario game for $60 when the PS4 or XB1 has something fresher, that looks better, and more unique for $15.timbers_WSU

New super luigi u? isn't that game dlc :lol:

New super luigi u? isn't that game dlc :lol:

Sweenix

1. None of those are new IPs, half of them are rehashes.

2. Trine 2 has been out on consoles and PC for what, a year now?

3. The hundreds of indie platformers being made mostly for PC have better gimmicks.

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New super luigi u? isn't that game dlc :lol:

dobzilian

you can also purchase dlc at retail, it doesn't change the fact that the game is dlc

and this list is filled with ports and multiplats

Luigi is overpriced DLC lol

It's not a new game

[QUOTE="superclocked"]I think that platformers as a genre have lost much of their appeal. They were nice when I was a kid, but most lack the depth and story that I'm looking for in games nowadays...Goyoshi12

Ever heard/played a game called Braid? If you're looking for good platformer stories (which is weird for the platform genre but I digress) then try that one out; its' pretty good.

I am genuinely excited for Donkey Kong Country Returns: Tropical Freeze :D

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360 and PS3 had better platform games. They were called arcade games. Super Meat Boy, Trine 2, Limbo, Fez, Braid, and S'plosion Man for example.  not to mention Rayman Origins, Ratchet and Clank, Banjo, Rayman Legends.

The PS4 and XB1 will get better platformers as well...........they will be called arcade games also. It would be incredibly hard for me to buy a Mario game, especially a 2-D Mario game for $60 when the PS4 or XB1 has something fresher, that looks better, and more unique for $15.

dobzilian

Luigi is overpriced DLC lol

It's not a new game

Jaysonguy

[QUOTE="dobzilian"][QUOTE="timbers_WSU"]

360 and PS3 had better platform games. They were called arcade games. Super Meat Boy, Trine 2, Limbo, Fez, Braid, and S'plosion Man for example.  not to mention Rayman Origins, Ratchet and Clank, Banjo, Rayman Legends.

The PS4 and XB1 will get better platformers as well...........they will be called arcade games also. It would be incredibly hard for me to buy a Mario game, especially a 2-D Mario game for $60 when the PS4 or XB1 has something fresher, that looks better, and more unique for $15.

timbers_WSU

Yeah it definitely is right now considering the other two next gen consoles haven't even shown a single platformer on the horizon.

It's quite nice considering it's my favourite genre.

Uh of course. I'd be surprised if it WASN'T the best console for platformers.

Oh and is the new Donkey Kong country being made by retro? DKCR is great and has just the right difficulty on most levels.

[QUOTE="dobzilian"]I probably dont play enough platformers but its nice to see WiiU being strong in one department. Need to play Trine 2. AMD655

Trine 1 and 2 are great games.

It looks like the Wii U is getting the best next generation platformers, from both first parties and third parties. Whereas it might be strugging in other genres, it looks like platformers, 2D and 3D, is one area where the Wii U is the console to beat. What do you think?

charizard1605

This looks more interesting than all of that

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[QUOTE="dobzilian"]I probably dont play enough platformers but its nice to see WiiU being strong in one department. Need to play Trine 2. cain006

Trine 1 and 2 are great games.

with the indie scene getting big on consoles, I can find way more great platformers on the ps3/360. If mario is all you got then ehhhh wii-u isn't even close

I think that platformers as a genre have lost much of their appeal. They were nice when I was a kid, but most lack the depth and story that I'm looking for in games nowadays...superclocked

15 years  and people still haven't learned their lesson about hyping 3D Sonic games. Unreal. I just noticed that was up there. At this point buying a 3D Sonic platformer is like playing Russian Roulette with a loaded gun without an emplty chamber. You know your gonna blow the back of your head off but you do it anyways. Why are you all not capable of learning anything?

Uh of course. I'd be surprised if it WASN'T the best console for platformers.

Oh and is the new Donkey Kong country being made by retro? DKCR is great and has just the right difficulty on most levels.

cain006

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Trine 1 and 2 are great games.

parkurtommo

A lot of Indie Platformer games already out on PC, 360, PS3 are better than those on the Wii:U.
I guess this thread really backfired.

15 years  and people still haven't learned their lesson about hyping 3D Sonic games. Unreal. I just noticed that was up there. At this point buying a 3D Sonic platformer is like playing Russian Roulette with a loaded gun without an emplty chamber. You know your gonna blow the back of your head off but you do it anyways. Why are you all not capable of learning anything?

timbers_WSU

In fairness Sonic Generations and Colors were actually quite good. I am cautiously optimistic about the new Sonic game but at the same time I am prepared for it to be awful given Sonic's past. Doesn't matter cause I don't think I am personally gonna get it anyways.

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15 years  and people still haven't learned their lesson about hyping 3D Sonic games. Unreal. I just noticed that was up there. At this point buying a 3D Sonic platformer is like playing Russian Roulette with a loaded gun without an emplty chamber. You know your gonna blow the back of your head off but you do it anyways. Why are you all not capable of learning anything?

guard12

In fairness Sonic Generations and Colors were actually quite good. I am cautiously optimistic about the new Sonic game but at the same time I am prepared for it to be awful given Sonic's past. Doesn't matter cause I don't think I am personally gonna get it anyways.

So that makes the WiiU the next-gen Saturn, hope it fares better.

So that makes the WiiU the next-gen Saturn, hope it fares better.

TommyBarban

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So that makes the WiiU the next-gen Saturn, hope it fares better.

timbers_WSU

I had the same love for Sega a gen later, liked the Dreamcast better than the PS2. Saturn was cewl, but I liked the PS One more :P

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So that makes the WiiU the next-gen Saturn, hope it fares better.

TommyBarban

I had the same love for Sega a gen later, liked the Dreamcast better than the PS2. Saturn was cewl, but I liked the PS One more :P

New super mario bros wiiu is just new super mario bros wii, which was just new super mario bros 2, which was just new super mario bros ds. New super luigi is just a reskinned DLC for new super mario bros. So yeah that one doesnt count considering all of those games are just about the exact same thing.

Trine 2 came out in 2011 and is out on other systems.

Rayman legends will be ps3, 360 and vita also.

The rest....eh.

Having a controller and steam alone means you get access to hundreds of new platformers a year. The PS3 has a ton of retail and digital platformers. And good thing about them is they arent just re-makes, and sequels to same old thing that nintendo always does.

As a platformer fan, it's nice to see that the Wii-U is already getting some good platformers.

i understand keeping those franchises going but seriously nintendo. Please add new ips. this is pretty sad. 

I do want or am interested in pretty much all of those (except the luigi DLC). I don't know if the Wii U will be platformer king necessarily, though I could see it having some of the best platformer games, with games like Donkey Kong tropical freeze and Yoshi's Yarn.