Phil writes, "The 3D platformer and ode to collect-a-thons like Banjo-Kazooie, Yooka-Laylee, releases today. It's just one of a wide assortment of games in a genre that has taken a bit of a vacation over the past decade or so, the 3D platformer. 2017 brings the genre back and back in a big way with 3D platformers of all styles, straightforward linear adventures, open-world exploration, collect-a-thons, and more. This article touches on some of the more promising 3D platformers launching or have already launched this year."
Another new first-party Nintendo Switch game sale is happening, including Super Mario Odyssey, Donkey Kong, Luigi's Mansion 2 HD, and more.
..It's America again. Articles a waste of time for the rest of the world.
Whilst true let’s not forget this is a Nintendo “sale.” Not much of a bargain worldwide anyways lol
NE: "More than eight years later, we take a look at Super Mario Odyssey and see how it holds up now that it's on Nintendo Switch 2."
I bought the switch 1 Mario odyssey bundle when it came out. Good thing Nintendo didn't charge for the switch 2 upgrade.
NE: "Our Super Mario Odyssey vs. Donkey Kong Bananza analysis goes over various points in both games to decide which one comes out on top."
Donkey Kong is an average game. Mario Kart is now neutered and watered down. I'm hoping Metroid is at least above average.
Donkey Kong had so much more than they showed in the direct. Not to spoil anything but considering people were assuming there'd be like 4 or 5 "worlds" in total, many were shocked to find out just how far the game keeps going.
I'm having a blast with the game myself, but to each their own. MK is a solid entry in the series, is it the best? Debatable. But it's not like it's a bad game at all.
I feel your assessment. The destruction & playability in DK is phenomenal. MK has a ton to unluch and some dope tracks. It's something about both that didn't punch in areas where it needed the most.
i wouldnt compare these games at all.
but, having played both, Odyssey is the better game.
Return? Are we really forgetting that Ratchet & Clank '16, Mirror's Edge: Catalyst, Sly 4: Thieves in Time, Sonic Lost World, Tearaway, Super Mario 3D World, Knack, Haydee, & Grow Home along with various other 3D platformers I didn't bother writing.
Let's not even try to dishonorably discredit them all and act like the entire genre went extinct and are only returning this year.
When did this genre ever leave and disappear? We've had plenty of 3D platformers over the years.
I'm sick of journalists discrediting all those awesome games just to hype the ones coming out this year.
More quality and colourful platformers, please. With nice graphics, not those pixel stuff.
POI was an amazing 3D platformer that was released on steam this year also
They never went away afiak.....