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Platformers that still hold up

Jumping, which is far harder to get right than it looks

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Crash Bandicoot 1996 Why it still holds upThere is still a reason to look beyond the path, with crates to smash in every level.
LocoRoco 2 2008 Why it still holds upMoving by tilting the whole world, rather than steering a character, still gives it a feel of its own today.
Disney's Aladdin 1993 Why it still holds upQuick jumps and a clear route through each stage make it an easy game to pick up now.
Gunstar Heroes 1993 Why it still holds upStages that switch formats and weapons you can combine are still what keep it varied today.
Turrican 1990 Why it still holds upWide levels that reward exploring over rushing still make it worth a look now.
Ms. Splosion Man 2011 Why it still holds upOne button and a lot of timing make each room a short test of reflexes.
Crush 2007 Why it still holds upFlattening a level in your head opens a path that was not there.
Shantae: Risky's Revenge 2010 Why it still holds upEvery gated door is still a question of which animal to be, with transformations that open new areas.
Crash Bandicoot: Warped 2017 Why it still holds upChoosing the next level from a room of portals and racing your own times still makes every stage worth another run.
Mega Man Xtreme 2 2001 Why it still holds upTwo heroes with their own stages and bosses still give a second run a reason to start again today.
Puppeteer 2013 Why it still holds upHeads with abilities of their own, and scissors that cut through the scenery, still keep each curtain varied today.
Chuckie Egg 1983 Why it still holds upA clock and patrolling hens, in a henhouse built of ladders and lifts, still make a good test today.
Disney's Aladdin 1993 Why it still holds upDrawn motion that still looks fluid is a good reason to give it a try now.
Ghouls 'n Ghosts 1988 Why it still holds upIt still asks for more than getting through once, with a second pass through the same stages and a new weapon.
Prehistorik 2 1993 Why it still holds upTen levels full of things to hit and find still reward a second look today.
Jetpac 1983 Why it still holds upEven now, rocket parts, fuel and falling bonuses to collect while aliens close in make every screen a short, clear task.
Demon's Crest 1994 Why it still holds upA few hours of action that keeps rewarding a return visit makes it an easy pick up now.
Jet Force Gemini 1999 Why it still holds upPlayers who like a lot of shooting spread across varied worlds can still find a good change of pace in it.
Nights Into Dreams... 1996 Why it still holds upAt about an hour a run, it is short enough to try today, and the ranks give a reason to return.
Batman 1989 Why it still holds upA restart that keeps your progress still makes the search for the next part easy to resume after a failure.
Metal Slug 5 2003 Why it still holds upSliding under fire in a fast side-scroller is a pleasure that has held up well even now.
Fur Fighters 2000 Why it still holds upCute animals with big guns still turn a sweet story into a loud fight.
King's Valley 1985 Why it still holds upMummies that follow patterns you can learn still make each room a route to plan today.

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