10 Great 2D Platformers That Aren't Mario

In the mid-1990s, gaming made that scary jump into the third dimension and had no intention of looking back. For quite some time following that leap, 2D platformers, along with many other 2D genres, took a back seat as developers and consumers looked to the future, embracing the possibilities of a whole new dimension. Today we will put aside Mario and Mario-adjacent heroes to shine a spotlight on the rest of 2D gaming’s best and most brilliant, as we look at examples of the genre new and old that don’t star the world’s most famous princess-saving tradesman. Here are 10 Great 2D Platformers That Aren't Mario

VO: Ben Potter (@Confused_Dude)
Script: Simon Pike (@Sim198k)
Video Editor: Anthony Hambling (@anthambling)

#Mario #Rayman #Sonic

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