The_SNKE
BLT | RM
So this could be my favorite genre of gaming, or at least the most influential. I love everything about it, but I so rarely meet others that share my passion for this type of game. Let's see how many of my TYM siblings there are that have a love for cinematic platformers!
What defines a Cinematic Platformer?
Well, there isn't too strict of a definition, but there definitely needs to be some type of platforming obviously. But IMO the big thing that sets these games apart is their atmosphere. The backgrounds/worlds play a huge part in telling the usually subtle stories. That's probably why I wouldn't count Braid (as amazing as the game is) as a cinematic platformer. Another notable quality is that cinematic platformers usually have really good animation.
Or just put simply:
A typical platformer focuses on its gameplay mechanics more than anything else
A cinematic platformer isn't really about the gameplay as it is about how your actions affect the game's world.
The main purpose of this thread is create a list of games that fit this unique genre. I know that there are some games that fit this definition and I haven't played them yet. Let me know of games I've missed!
Old School Cinematic Platformers
Prince of Persia - Apple II
Another World (aka Out of this World) - PC, SNES
Flashback: Quest for Identity (Multi)
Generations Lost - Genesis
Heart of Darkness - PSone, PC
Oddworld (Abe's Oddysee and Abe's Exodus) - PSone, PC
New School Cinematic Platformers
LIMBO - 360, PC, PS3
Inside - XBone, PC (Not released yet)
Vane - PC (Not released yet)
3D Cinematic Platformers
ICO - PS2
Shadow of the Colossus - PS2
Journey (?) - PS3
The Last Guardian - ? (Not released yet)
Alright! Let's discuss, gush, debate, whatever!
@Malarkey
@ThaTrueNinja
@Blind_Man
@michaelangelo
@RDK|Tyrant
What defines a Cinematic Platformer?
Well, there isn't too strict of a definition, but there definitely needs to be some type of platforming obviously. But IMO the big thing that sets these games apart is their atmosphere. The backgrounds/worlds play a huge part in telling the usually subtle stories. That's probably why I wouldn't count Braid (as amazing as the game is) as a cinematic platformer. Another notable quality is that cinematic platformers usually have really good animation.
Or just put simply:
A typical platformer focuses on its gameplay mechanics more than anything else
A cinematic platformer isn't really about the gameplay as it is about how your actions affect the game's world.
The main purpose of this thread is create a list of games that fit this unique genre. I know that there are some games that fit this definition and I haven't played them yet. Let me know of games I've missed!
Old School Cinematic Platformers
Prince of Persia - Apple II
Another World (aka Out of this World) - PC, SNES
Flashback: Quest for Identity (Multi)
Generations Lost - Genesis
Heart of Darkness - PSone, PC
Oddworld (Abe's Oddysee and Abe's Exodus) - PSone, PC
New School Cinematic Platformers
LIMBO - 360, PC, PS3
Inside - XBone, PC (Not released yet)
Vane - PC (Not released yet)
3D Cinematic Platformers
ICO - PS2
Shadow of the Colossus - PS2
Journey (?) - PS3
The Last Guardian - ? (Not released yet)
Alright! Let's discuss, gush, debate, whatever!
@Malarkey
@ThaTrueNinja
@Blind_Man
@michaelangelo
@RDK|Tyrant
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