The Evolution of Platformer Games

by Kyodai gameworks team in Adventure, FPS, Shooter

Before expansive open worlds, stunning graphics, or ultra-smooth frame rates, gaming was about jumping at the right time. It’s crazy to think about how one simple action, like jumping and moving, contributed to gaming as we know it today.

It all started with Mario in Donkey Kong back in 1981. The goal was simple. You needed to climb, dodge, and jump your way to victory. Then came Super Mario Bros. in 1985, the game that defined what a “platformer” even is.

Let’s go deeper and understand how platformer games have evolved in the current era of Gen Z.
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Slunkey

by Kyodai gameworks team in Adventure

When we think of platformer games, we always think of the game as being about running, jumping, and dodging obstacles. Alternatively, when we think of puzzle games, it’s all about solving challenges that test our IQ level. But that’s not true with Slunkey. The game brings both worlds together, but with a surprising twist: a sling mechanism that changes how you move, think, and play.

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