Even though platformers are seen as somewhat archaic, there are a lot of modern ones worth playing. This list features those, as well as some more classic examples of the genre.

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Donkey Kong is what brought Nintendo to prominence, what started them on the path that, 44 years later, has the Switch 2 flying off shelves as the fastest-selling console ever. Despite this, Donkey ...

MyTimeToShineHello recently claimed on X (formerly Twitter) that “The Donkey Kong movie is already in the works and will release in 2028!” This exciting news builds upon a copyright filing from July, ...

The gameplay of this new DLC centers on different things than the base game of Bananza did. There’s still some collection and destruction to be done, but there are also timed gameplay loop challenges, ...

Like the humble banana, Donkey Kong has been the good, old trusty treat in Nintendo’s overflowing lunch box of mascot-driven games. Yes, the big ape has carried some noteworthy classics prior to the ...

“Donkey Kong lore” is such an unserious phrase I feel like typing it out is almost like painting clown makeup on my own face. “Donkey Kong spoilers” is nearly as goofy, and yet, something I’m giving ...

GameSpot may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and from purchases through links. Despite taking the character and series in a fresh direction, ...

The best Nintendo games do two things. The first is introducing a delightful gaming mechanic — take Ultrahand in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom or Cappy in Super Mario Odyssey for some ...