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1997 PCPlayStation

A quirky 90s 3D platformer in which you play a cute purple Jersey Devil battling the mutated vegetables of the mad Dr. Knarf. Goofy humor and classic jumping and fighting define the experience.

What defines Jersey Devil:

  • Lots of humour
  • Distinctive, stylised art style
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

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Commander Keen in Keen Dreams

96 %

1991 PCNintendo Switch 👍 78 % Mostly positive, 255 reviews on Steam

  • Lots of humour
  • Bright, upbeat tone
  • Pure single-player experience

A classic platformer where young Keen battles an army of giant, hostile vegetables in a dream world. Its silly humor and simple, brisk jump-and-run action define the charm.

Prehistorik

Gameplay comes before story

A classic 1991 platformer where you play a caveman clubbing prehistoric creatures and collecting food to survive. Its cartoonish humor and mix of platform action and hidden bonuses define the experience.

Pepsiman

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A quirky auto-runner for the PlayStation in which the Pepsi mascot hero sprints through short stages, dodging, jumping and sliding past hazards. Its absurd ad-mascot humor and reflex-driven action made it a cult classic.

Gex

Lots of humour

A 90s platformer where you play a wisecracking gecko hopping through TV-themed worlds, collecting remotes and defeating enemies with tongue and tail attacks. Its charm comes from constant quips and pop-culture parodies.

Bubsy 3D

Lots of humour

Bubsy 3D sends the wisecracking bobcat through an early 3D platformer on planet Rayon, collecting atoms and rockets to defeat the two queens. It is infamous for its clumsy controls and camera.

Bonk's Adventure

Gameplay comes before story

A quirky 2D platformer where you play a little caveman who headbutts enemies. A short, colorful retro adventure that became the TurboGrafx-16's mascot classic.

Prehistorik Man

Lots of humour

A humorous prehistoric platformer where you play caveman Sam, clubbing dinosaurs and collecting bones to save your village from starvation over the winter.

Gex Trilogy

Distinctive, stylised art style

A remaster collection of three 90s platformers starring the wisecracking gecko Gex, packed with pop-culture jokes and TV-themed worlds. Modern conveniences like rewind and save anywhere make the classics more approachable.

I-Ninja

Lots of humour

A humorous 3D platformer in which you play a young ninja wielding twin katanas, slicing through robot enemies while leaping across platforms and grinding along rails. It blends swordplay and acrobatics in a fast, cartoonish package.

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