Hi there! If you’re joining us now, the month of march is gonna be all about platforming games – 2D, 3D, maybe even 2.5D.
Sometimes a game will decide that platforming just aint’ enough, and will throw in some gameplay variety to keep things fresh. Sometimes games will do this many times, and platformers over the years have featured everything from mine kart sections to quiz shows to *shudders* boxing matches.
So for todays prompt: What are the best switch-ups to regular platforming? What are the absolute worsts?
Bonus: Best and worst racing/vehicle sections specifically
Extra Bonus: What gameplay switch-up was so good that it could nearly rival the platforming itself?
Extra Bonus Deluxe: What gimmick should be banned forever?
TOMORROW: The central mechanic or gimmick