Are there any fun, platform games for the 360?
05-30-09, 08:33 PM
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Are there any fun, platform games for the 360?
I am looking for games like Crash Bandicoot 1-3, Jak and Daxter, Super Mario Bros 1-3...do they exist on the 360, or even original xbox that will play on 360?
I like games where you advance through levels, third person, and don't involve seven button combinations. Something moderately challenging, but not uber-hard. Jump, shoot, power-ups.
Maybe I am just too old to game now.
I like games where you advance through levels, third person, and don't involve seven button combinations. Something moderately challenging, but not uber-hard. Jump, shoot, power-ups.
Maybe I am just too old to game now.
05-30-09, 08:53 PM
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May want to check out Prince of Persia. Games have come a long way since Mario Bros. but jumping ledges and platforms are still some of the most frustrating moves in games.
05-30-09, 09:19 PM
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Re: Are there any fun, platform games for the 360?
Speaking of frustrating but fun... But then again I was able to finish it and I SUCK at gaming.
Mirror's Edge is platform gaming from a 1st person view.
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05-31-09, 12:09 AM
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Re: Are there any fun, platform games for the 360?
I'll second Mirror's Edge, it's surprising how well the platforming mechanics work in first person.
I would pick up the Prince of Persia Trilogy for the original xbox, great games. I didn't like the 360 Prince of Persia as much, too repetitive.
Psychonauts is a great platformer that is available as an xbox original.
XBLA has some too, the Banjo Kazooie games from the N64, N+
Kameo is a little bit more zelda adventure game than platformer.
I highly recommend Braid too, but it's more of a puzzle game than platformer IMO.
I would pick up the Prince of Persia Trilogy for the original xbox, great games. I didn't like the 360 Prince of Persia as much, too repetitive.
Psychonauts is a great platformer that is available as an xbox original.
XBLA has some too, the Banjo Kazooie games from the N64, N+
Kameo is a little bit more zelda adventure game than platformer.
I highly recommend Braid too, but it's more of a puzzle game than platformer IMO.
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Re: Are there any fun, platform games for the 360?
wow, thank you for the suggestions. I am definitely going to check some of these out.
05-31-09, 10:05 AM
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You want jump, shoot, and throw controller? You like old school games?
Get Mega Man 9. It is guaranteed to elevate your blood pressure by a significant amount.
Get Mega Man 9. It is guaranteed to elevate your blood pressure by a significant amount.
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Re: Are there any fun, platform games for the 360?
Mirror's Edge is a great game...played the demo but didn't pick it up yet, will get it soon.
05-31-09, 04:14 PM
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Mirror's Edge is amazing. It's very easy if you use weapons though. I burned through hard with weapons in 4.5 hours. A normal run without using weapons took me about 6.5.
The replay value comes from time trials. There are levels were the world record is 1/3rd the time I can run through.
The replay value comes from time trials. There are levels were the world record is 1/3rd the time I can run through.
05-31-09, 08:04 PM
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05-31-09, 08:08 PM
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Re: Are there any fun, platform games for the 360?
Anyone that goes into Braid expecting a platformer is only going to walk away pissed off.
If it walks like a duck and talks like a duck, it's a penguin.
If it walks like a duck and talks like a duck, it's a penguin.
05-31-09, 11:56 PM
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Re: Are there any fun, platform games for the 360?
Check out the Lego games, the Simpsons game and maybe Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts and Bolts
