You make no sense. Go ahead and call it what you want and the rest of the world will call it what it actually is.
If you think a game that uses 3D models and 3D environments is a 2D game then that's just awesome!
If you think a game that uses 3D models and 3D environments that are displayed in a side scrolling sequel from a trilogy of 2D games is a 3D platform game, then that's even better!
Clearly this discussion is about the way the game is played, not the way it's displayed (see what I did there? I'm so smart.)
Let's say for the purposes of this discussion that a 2D platformer is any platform game where control of character movement is granted along only the X and Y axes
Some actual 2D platformers: Wario Land Shake It - 2D platformer Kirby's Epic Yarn - 2D platformer Muramasa - 2D platformer Rayman Origins - 2D platformer
If a game uses 3D character models and environments, then how is it in anyway a 2D game? Yes, DKCR handles like a 2D platformer but it it visually 3D and cannot be called a 2D platformer.
Putting aside the 2D/3D platformer debate, which I feel has already been effectively settled, Muramasa isn't a platformer. It's an action game with RPG elements.
Just going through this thread, I feel like no one's said Kirby's Return to Dreamland
That's because it can't compete with Donkey Kong Country Returns and New Super Mario Bros. Wii. I got it at the same time as Rayman Origins, so at least it gets the title of being better than the other 2D platformer I got at the same time.
I've only played Return to Dreamland in single player. From what I've seen of the game it doesn't seem like it's meant to be multiplayer really. It just looks needlessly confusing for players and playing as non-Kirbies lacks the gameplay variety of being Kirby. Especially considering Kirby games are purposely easy 9 times out of 10.
Some actual 2D platformers: Wario Land Shake It - 2D platformer Kirby's Epic Yarn - 2D platformer Muramasa - 2D platformer Rayman Origins - 2D platformer
If a game uses 3D character models and environments, then how is it in anyway a 2D game? Yes, DKCR handles like a 2D platformer but it it visually 3D and cannot be called a 2D platformer.
From your logic, Kirby´s Epic Yarn shouldn´t be on the list as it´s completely 3D (just like DKCR). However, I get what you saying: Polygonal 2D platformers versus Sprite-based 2D platformers.
This is a tough one, there are some favorites that I've yet to experience like DKCR, NSMB and Warioland Shake It, but of the ones I've played, Kirby's Epic Yarn, Return to Dreamland, A Boy and His Blob and Klonoa (I don't count Rayman Origins, especially since I have it for the 360) I would probably say Kirby's Return to Dreamland has been my favorite so far but Epic Yarn is a close 2nd. Although I found A Boy and His Blob absolutely amazing (the visuals, music, simplicity in execution) I did find it REALLY frustrating at times whereas both Kirby games just took me on a non stop super fun experience. I did enjoy Return to Dreamland more because I actually had never had the pleasure of really playing a traditional Kirby game before and this one did it for me and so much more. I do still intend on getting DKCR when the price drops (Nintendo Selects?)
sometimes I'd say NSMBWii, but the deal breaker ended up being this: DKCR makes the screen too big, putting less focus on DK. Also, superior multiplayer in NSMBWii just barely cinched it.
And no, I don't know why it bothers me in donkey kong but not mario (the screen resolution, that is)
Mine is probably DKCR, but I love RO. I have yet to play any of the Kirby Wii games. Since Mega Man 9 and 10 were WiiWare, I'm surprised they haven't been mentioned yet. Also, would Cave Story count?
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