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Kyle Static
04-12-2005, 01:04 AM
Well....I just thought about it and I realized that I really miss the old-school platformer type games! Classics like Mario, andDonkey Kong..etc etc, and that I'd been missing out on all of the next-gen platformers for Xbox. The only game in the genre I'd played was Oddworld, Muches Oddessy....which I LOVED...but that was about 3 years ago. With the new game Psychonauts (whicH I don't know much about) looking like a platformer and getting such high reviews, I figured it was time to look back into it.

So, what are you fav Platformers for the Xbox

Variation-XBA
04-12-2005, 02:19 AM
Go get Metal Arms. Not a well known game, but AWESOME.

Kyle Static
04-12-2005, 10:01 AM
Hmm...I played a demo and it was fun, but seemed more like a kiddy shooter to me. Perhaps I was wrong though. But are their any true to the genre platformers out there, with alot of jumping, skipping, do uble ju mping and wall climbing? :p

StudioAlex
04-12-2005, 10:30 AM
Metal Arms is a 3rd person shooter. While the robot-theme may seem kid friendly, trust me on this one: it's a great game and is more challenging than any other shooter on xbox.

Unfortunately, the Xbox doesn't see too many platfrmers, much less good ones. The spongebob games were pretty good. I'd also recommend Beyond Good & Evil, it's actually one of the best games to ever come out for Xbox, but no one bought it because they're tools who won't play games that aren't military themed. :P

Anyway, if you have a PS2 then I also recommend the Sly Cooper games. They are excellent.

Chewy
04-12-2005, 10:33 AM
Dr Muto a $10 special. Voodoo Vince for sure. I really like both of those. Both classic platformers.

Sammael
04-12-2005, 10:40 AM
Voodoo vince definately.

CRAYMAN
04-12-2005, 10:55 AM
Metal Arms isn't really a platformer. It's more of an FPS with an over the shoulder perspective.
Vexx and Voodoo Vince and I-Ninja are the best of this bunch:

1. Vexx 2. Voodoo Vince 3. I-Ninja 4. The Incredibles 5. Crash Bandicoot games 6. Ty the Tasmanian Tiger games 7. Tak games. 8. Dr. Muto 9. Whiplash 10. Super Pacman World 11. Malice 12. The Spongebob games.

Madhattr
04-12-2005, 01:07 PM
Would the old zelda be a platformer?

CRAYMAN
04-12-2005, 01:15 PM
Would the old zelda be a platformer?

No. The original Mario is a good example of a platformer. Generally games that require extensive jumping and searching are "platformers". Mega Man is another example.

Kyle Static
04-12-2005, 10:11 PM
Thanks for all the helpful advice...I recall playing a Vexx demo ages ago, and it was pretty damn fun. I may just check it out heh.

Madhattr
04-12-2005, 11:13 PM
Then I am gonna go with mega man, the original ones are classics.

CRAYMAN
04-13-2005, 10:25 AM
Then I am gonna go with mega man, the original ones are classics.

Yeah, I think a classic Mega Man disc for Xbox was just released. :cool:

CRAYMAN
04-18-2005, 01:13 PM
Psychonauts was rated 9.5 in OXM this month...pick it up!

MixMasta
04-18-2005, 04:46 PM
I liked Blinx a lot. It is a good rental.

rolling stone
04-19-2005, 11:34 AM
i bought the megaman classics disc a few weeks ago and it's great, brings back a lot of memories.

i have to agree with studioalex, beyond good & evil was a great game, and it's less than $20, if you have the time and the money you guys should look into it. one the better games for xbox and it was overlooked by a lot of people i think.

psychonauts looks great, i'm definetly picking this one up. i think i might trade in doom 3 to get it...

Madhattr
04-19-2005, 12:11 PM
Otogi (1&2) is a platformer right?

If that is the case it would be way up there, that game is great.

Spaztic
04-19-2005, 03:34 PM
I could never get into otogi....it just sucks IMO.

I loved Beyond good and Evil. One of the best games ever on the xbox!

CRAYMAN
04-20-2005, 11:10 AM
Neither Otogi nor BG&E is a platformer.

mattgame
04-27-2005, 09:45 PM
I never really played Metal Arms but I think I'll get it now. BG&E was supposed to be good too. I need some cheap games to broaden the library anyway.

Popcorn Fairy
04-29-2005, 06:37 PM
If you have a Gamecube, go against your gut feeling and pick up Super Mario Sunshine. It was a really great game that I enjoyed. It felt like Mario 64 but not as classic. It's a great game and pretty cheap nowadays. Otherwise, pick up Psyconauts or Vexx.

Tony_Macaroni
04-29-2005, 10:06 PM
i would have to say (it may not be a platform) alien hominid .... for ps2 or gamecube ... my friends' bro rented it and it wus loads of fun, and when u do 2 players it even better. Its like metalslug.

Highlite23
04-30-2005, 09:22 AM
Best Platformers IMO on the box:

Beyond Good and Evil-UNDER RATED
Kung Fu Chaos-May not be considered a platformer by some.
Metal Arms-UNDER RATED
Psychonauts
Voodoo Vince
Vexx-UNDER RATED

Best part, most of these can be had at bargain prices now. :)

mattgame
04-30-2005, 10:47 PM
Vexx? What was that one about?

Highlite23
05-01-2005, 08:30 AM
Gotta check it out matt Vexx (http://www.xboxaddict.com/products/staff_reviews/view.php?Product_ID=329) ;)

m4oH
05-01-2005, 10:20 AM
Beyond good and evil is great. Metal Arms is such a sweet game (I know it's not a "platformer". Um, Physconauts has been getting good reviews.

Popcorn Fairy
05-01-2005, 12:49 PM
Yay Tim Schafer!

CRAYMAN
05-02-2005, 11:23 AM
i would have to say (it may not be a platform) alien hominid .... for ps2 or gamecube ... my friends' bro rented it and it wus loads of fun, and when u do 2 players it even better. Its like metalslug.

That reminded me...Check out TOE JAM & EARL on the Xbox! Lotta fun.

Spaztic
05-02-2005, 01:05 PM
Just played Phyconauts this weekend. It is pretty cool.