Nintendo is the king of platformers

I'm fine with that.

Platformers also require more ability than press A, plus most of them are harder than FPS.93BlackHawk93

Oh, what else do they take? 

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Said the FPS gamer.

darkspineslayer

Requires more ability than pressing A.

What a convincing statement.

This is a stupid f*cking argument. It's like asking what's harder, drawing a picture or painting a pitcure.

cain006

More like drawing stickmen - aka platformers vs painting a picture - aka competitive FPS.

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Platformers also require more ability than press A, plus most of them are harder than FPS.GD1551

Oh, what else do they take? 

[QUOTE="darkspineslayer"][QUOTE="GD1551"]

Requires more ability than pressing A.

GD1551

What a convincing statement.

[QUOTE="GD1551"]

[QUOTE="93BlackHawk93"]

Platformers also require more ability than press A, plus most of them are harder than FPS.93BlackHawk93

Oh, what else do they take? 

Doesn't help your argument dude, I've played it and almost all Super Mario games.

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[QUOTE="darkspineslayer"] Good god, you're an idiot. I would love to plop down some of these kids in front of Tubular, since the genre is so damn easy apparently. :lol:darkspineslayer

What a convincing statement.

Then what was the point of quoting me? Just f*** off if you have nothing to say, god damn weeaboo idiots.

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Platformers also require more ability than press A, plus most of them are harder than FPS.GD1551

Oh, what else do they take? 

Well it depends on the particular game doesn't it?  Platformers can involve a lot more than running and jumping - they can have a variety power-ups, weapons, enemy types that require different tactics to beat, exploration/hidden areas, collection, puzzles, an array of parkour like acrobatic moves, timing, etc.  There's a lot of gameplay elements that can be woven into a good platformer.

King of the simplest, stalest, most boring genre ever? They can keep that crown honestly.

GD1551

Oh? And other genres are any different?

Well it depends on the particular game doesn't it?  Platformers can involve a lot more than running and jumping - they can have a variety power-ups, weapons, enemy types that require different tactics to beat, exploration/hidden areas, collection, puzzles, an array of parkour like acrobatic moves, timing, etc.  There's a lot of gameplay elements that can be woven into a good platformer.

Alpha_S_

Can't think of a modern platformer that has those mechanics right now tbh. However there are many games that have platforming as a secondary mechanic.

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King of the simplest, stalest, most boring genre ever? They can keep that crown honestly.

PsychoLemons

Oh? And other genres are any different?

Yeah they are pretty different.

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[QUOTE="GD1551"]

King of the simplest, stalest, most boring genre ever? They can keep that crown honestly.

GD1551

Oh? And other genres are any different?

Yeah they are pretty different.

I'm not buying that.

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What a convincing statement.

GD1551

Then what was the point of quoting me? Just f*** off if you have nothing to say, god damn weeaboo idiots.

[QUOTE="93BlackHawk93"][QUOTE="GD1551"]

Oh, what else do they take? 

GD1551

Doesn't help your argument dude, I've played it and almost all Super Mario games.

Why did you play many games you consider boring?93BlackHawk93

Well, most of those were when I was younger and pretty much tolerated anything.

no.

If you were talking N64 and prior, then certainly.

[QUOTE="93BlackHawk93"]Why did you play many games you consider boring?GD1551

Well, most of those were when I was younger and pretty much tolerated anything.

In other words, you stopped having fun playing games.

Yep, Nintendo is king of the greatest genre known to gaming. I agree. The only competition they have in this category these days is from Rayman. Otherwise it's a complete lock for them.

I feel like platformers are gaming in it's purest form. I've always said the three most important aspects for a game are Gameplay, level design, and challenge. All three aspects are exclusive to this medium and are timeless. Platformers depend on these three elements more than almost every other genre. If one is lacking, it's extremely noticeable.

Nintendo of today just makes me miss Rare from the 90s.

With that said, Kirby is still here, so Nintendo still gets my money every so often, but other than that I tend to do all my platforming elsewhere.

I cant think of a company that has more top tier platformers under their belt.  Not even one that comes close.

God Tier

• SMG
• SMG2
• Yoshis Island
• SMW

Top Tier

• DKCR
• NSMBW
• NSMBU
• NSLU
• SMB3
• SM3DL
• SM64

Average - good

• Sunshine
• SMB
• SMB2
• NSMB
• NSMB2

Feel free to disagree with the arrangement of my list and feel free to add to it.  I know I left plenty of games off including the whole Kirby franchise.  These are just the ones that I played that came to mind.

I cant think of another company that even comes close.

I cant think of a company that has more top tier platformers under their belt.  Not even one that comes close.

God Tier

• SMG
• SMG2
• Yoshis Island
• SMW

Top Tier

• DKCR
• NSMBW
• NSMBU
• NSLU
• SMB3
• SM3DL
• SM64

Average - good

• Sunshine
• SMB
• SMB2
• NSMB
• NSMB2

Feel free to disagree with the arrangement of my list and feel free to add to it.  I know I left plenty of games off including the whole Kirby franchise.  These are just the ones that I played that came to mind.

I cant think of another company that even comes close.

sandbox3d

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I cant think of a company that has more top tier platformers under their belt.  Not even one that comes close.

God Tier

• SMG
• SMG2
• Yoshis Island
• SMW

Top Tier

• DKCR
• NSMBW
• NSMBU
• NSLU
• SMB3
• SM3DL
• SM64

Average - good

• Sunshine
• SMB
• SMB2
• NSMB
• NSMB2

Feel free to disagree with the arrangement of my list and feel free to add to it.  I know I left plenty of games off including the whole Kirby franchise.  These are just the ones that I played that came to mind.

I cant think of another company that even comes close.

NationProtector

Well pick the one you think is best out of those and list them.  

Little Big Planet?  Ratchet and Clank?  Sony has this.

[spoiler] :lol: Is what I would say if I were an idiot.  Platformers are Nintendos territory. [/spoiler]

Nintendo makes godlike platformers, we know. What else is new?

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I cant think of a company that has more top tier platformers under their belt.  Not even one that comes close.

God Tier

• SMG
• SMG2
• Yoshis Island
• SMW

Top Tier

• DKCR
• NSMBW
• NSMBU
• NSLU
• SMB3
• SM3DL
• SM64

Average - good

• Sunshine
• SMB
• SMB2
• NSMB
• NSMB2

Feel free to disagree with the arrangement of my list and feel free to add to it.  I know I left plenty of games off including the whole Kirby franchise.  These are just the ones that I played that came to mind.

I cant think of another company that even comes close.

sandbox3d

Well pick the one you think is best out of those and list them.  

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[QUOTE="NationProtector"] Universal, Activision, Crystal Dynamics, Sega, and maybe Ubisoft.NationProtector

Well pick the one you think is best out of those and list them.  

Yes, I understand that is what you're saying.  I would like to see a list of games that support why you think that.

If you don't think Nintendo is tops when it comes to platformers, I'd like to know which company you think is and why.

Good joke....lolAtariKidX

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The king of games period. 

Jonwh18

Yeah the Wii U has just had hit after hit right? Brainwashed clowns my god :roll:

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[QUOTE="Michael0134567"]

The king of games period. 

Blackbond

Yeah the Wii U has just had hit after hit right? Brainwashed clowns my god :roll:

Outright attacking the opinions of others without much to back your antagonising views and resorting to name-calling... I can tell you're a very intelligent person.

But alas, this is system wars. Logic and legitimate discussion is not to be found here.

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Well pick the one you think is best out of those and list them.  

sandbox3d

Yes, I understand that is what you're saying.  I would like to see a list of games that support why you think that.

If you don't think Nintendo is tops when it comes to platformers, I'd like to know which company you think is and why.

3D platformers, maybe. 2D platformers idk, Ubisoft and Frozenbyte have done some good stuff and probably other developers too.

They could also be the video game industry leaders and loved by many if they wanted so...

But several mistakes in the past and continued insistance on not listening to what the consumer actually wants has brought them in the position they are today in. (which is not so bad position due to good handheld sales and lots of cash due to excellent Wii and DS sales but a uncertain one at that as far as future is concerned)

King of the simplest, stalest, most boring genre ever? They can keep that crown honestly.

GD1551

Platformers, if done right, can easily match the "biggest" genres like RPGs, action-adventures, strategies, ect. when it comes to pure gameplay and polish.

Think why there's so little good (or any, really) 3D platformers out there today - not only because gamers rather pick lame generic FPS games, but also because making a really good 3D platformer is a tough job.

Over their entire history? Yes obviously they rule the genre. Today, they win 3D platformers by default (though only make one or two per system) since no one else makes them. 2D they are still very good but I had more fun with some XBLA titles like Super Meat Boy and Splosian Man and Braid, then most of their Wii ones.