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1984 Classic

A classic arcade side-scrolling platformer where Pac-Man runs left to right, dodging ghosts and hazards while escorting a fairy to Fairyland. It takes the maze-chomping hero out of the maze and into a scrolling world.

What defines Pac-Land:

  • Fantasy setting
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Distinctive, stylised art style

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Bonk's Adventure

96 %

1989 PlayStation

  • Bright, upbeat tone
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • 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.

Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A classic 16-bit Sega platformer where Alex Kidd jumps and punches his way across Paperock to rescue his kidnapped father. Colorful stages, boss fights and tight platforming action define the experience.

Alex Kidd in Miracle World

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A classic 8-bit Sega platformer where Alex Kidd punches his way across Aries, rides vehicles and settles boss fights with rock-paper-scissors duels. Charming yet fairly tough, and an important piece of Sega history.

Hocus Pocus

Linear, curated structure

A classic DOS platformer where you play the young wizard apprentice Hocus, blasting monsters with lightning bolts and collecting keys and treasure across many levels to pass the Council of Wizards' trial.

Croc: Legend of the Gobbos

Pure single-player experience

A classic 3D platformer from the PlayStation era: as the little crocodile Croc you hop through colorful levels to rescue the kidnapped Gobbos from the evil Baron Dante. Collecting and precise jumping define the experience.

Disney's Hercules Action Game

Pure single-player experience

A classic 2D platformer based on the Disney film, where Hercules jumps, climbs and fights through ten levels. Three difficulty modes make it approachable for kids and veterans alike.

Disney's Aladdin in Nasira's Revenge

Pure single-player experience

A kid-friendly 3D platformer in which Aladdin hunts for relics to rescue Jasmine and the Sultan from Jafar's twin sister Nasira. It leans on Disney charm and the familiar Agrabah setting.

Crystal Castles

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A classic arcade game where you guide Bentley Bear through isometric castle mazes, collecting gems while dodging enemies. It was one of the first arcade action games with a true ending.

Rainbow Islands: The Story of Bubble Bobble 2

Linear, curated structure

A colorful arcade platformer where you shoot rainbows to defeat enemies and climb upward while rising water chases you. As the sequel to Bubble Bobble, it stands out for its inventive movement mechanic and brisk pace.

The Smurfs

Pure single-player experience

A simple side-view 3D platformer aimed at young players: as a Smurf you hop through 20 levels from forests to Gargamel's castle to rescue captured friends.

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