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Platformer ( Video Games ) Season 1 Episode 55

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A platformer, also known as a platform game, is a video game genre characterized by levels with uneven terrain and suspended platforms that require the player to jump and climb to navigate. These games often involve navigating obstacles, avoiding hazards, and reaching an exit, sometimes with the added challenge of enemies and traps.

Key Features:

Jumping and Climbing:
The core mechanic revolves around the ability to jump between platforms and climb surfaces to progress through the level.

Uneven Terrain:
Levels are designed with varied heights and platforms, requiring careful maneuvering.

Obstacles and Hazards:
Players must overcome obstacles like gaps, traps, and enemies that impede their progress.

Goal-Oriented:
The primary objective is usually to reach the end of the level, often marked by a door, portal, or other exit.

Examples:

Super Mario Bros.: A classic platformer series known for its iconic gameplay and level design.

Sonic the Hedgehog: A fast-paced platformer series known for its speed and momentum-based gameplay.

Donkey Kong: Another influential early platformer that helped establish many of the genre's conventions.

Assassin's Creed Chronicles: A series that utilizes 2.5D side-scrolling platforming mechanics.

SuperTux: A platformer inspired by Super Mario Bros.
Alpha Waves: Recognized as the first 3D platform game.

Variations:
2D Platformers: Focus on movement within a two-dimensional plane.
3D Platformers: Introduce a third dimension, allowing for more complex movement and camera angles.

2.5D Platformers: Combine elements of both 2D and 3D, often using a side-scrolling perspective with 3D environments.

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