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oh well i do love dkcr but that still doesn't outweigh my love for 3d platformers.
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I haven't played any DK, Wario, or Yoshi platformers yet, but it seems like the 2D platformers outweigh the 3D ones in those areas. The DK 2D platformers in particular have been highly praised, while Donkey Kong 64 had some controversy. But since I haven't played any of these, I still prefer 3D platformers to 2D platformers.
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im ranking only the 2d marios because i havent played much of the rest (just yi snes really) but.
2d gameplay is pretty dam fun but none of the 2d games are really like.. as special as the 3d ones if that makes sense. you dont get a grand adventure or cool gimmicks, its just a super simple adventure and tahts ok i suppose. worth noting that rayman origins and legends, as mentioned earlier in the thread, also just do 2d platformers better lmao
so yea 3d gets my vote. also man i really gotta play tropical freeze
2d gameplay is pretty dam fun but none of the 2d games are really like.. as special as the 3d ones if that makes sense. you dont get a grand adventure or cool gimmicks, its just a super simple adventure and tahts ok i suppose. worth noting that rayman origins and legends, as mentioned earlier in the thread, also just do 2d platformers better lmao
so yea 3d gets my vote. also man i really gotta play tropical freeze
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At least in terms of the Mario franchise, 3D platformers is where they really shine. 2D platformers are great, sure, but to me they just don't compare to the 3D ones in the franchise. (Kirby's better with 2D anyway)
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I honestly can't decide. I love both equally.
For me it really comes to how the platformer courses are laid out. I want a new obstacle every few steps of the way (why I have beef with SM64). I also desire details in the environment, I hate the stickman and everything's shadows/cubes trends, it just comes across as lazy to me (luckily Mario doesn't suffer from those trends, it's more prevelent in indie games). Also personality is key to keeping a game interesting, games that are just "you're a generic rogue and you hop across basic buildings/caves" is a classroom project not a piece you sell at GameStop. Luckily Mario doesn't suffer from that either. Though Mario does suffer from conservative theme design. It wouldn't hurt to stray from "the standard world themes layout".
But eh yeah. My answer is "It depends".
For me it really comes to how the platformer courses are laid out. I want a new obstacle every few steps of the way (why I have beef with SM64). I also desire details in the environment, I hate the stickman and everything's shadows/cubes trends, it just comes across as lazy to me (luckily Mario doesn't suffer from those trends, it's more prevelent in indie games). Also personality is key to keeping a game interesting, games that are just "you're a generic rogue and you hop across basic buildings/caves" is a classroom project not a piece you sell at GameStop. Luckily Mario doesn't suffer from that either. Though Mario does suffer from conservative theme design. It wouldn't hurt to stray from "the standard world themes layout".
But eh yeah. My answer is "It depends".
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In terms of the main entries, I tend to prefer the 3D ones, but factoring in the Maker games necessitates me to vote both.
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As a preface, I will say that I'm just talking about the Mario platformers here. I like both, but prefer the 3D ones. Like others have said, the sense of scale is greater in the 3D games; they feel like bigger deals. I feel like they are more likely to leave an impression on you as they have a sort of theme that the 2D games usually don't. For example, SMG has a theme of the wonders of space while the NSMB games are designed as just simple fun platformers that don't give off any special vibes, if you will. Still, the 2D games are fun experiences and are usually very well designed. Also, I think the 2D games have handled multiplayer much better than any of the 3D ones.
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Since I don't play much platformers outside of the Mario franchise, I chose to vote for 3D Platformers.
When I was younger, I used to prefer 2D Platformers (Super Mario World is still one of my favorite Mario game), but now that I'm getting older (I'm 23 now) my tastes in video games have changed and I don't enjoy platformers as much as before. I don't enjoy 2D Platformers as much, and it doesn't help that 2D Mario games have stale in the recent years. I mean, when Yoshi and Donkey Kong Country games are becoming more enjoyable to me than your main character's 2D series, there is a problem.
But, 3D Mario games have really improved over the years, and are still enjoyable to me. Super Mario Odyssey was a great experience after many "good" games. Considering how Yoshi and Donkey Kong are great 2D Platformers, I feel there could be great potential for both of them in 3D.
When I was younger, I used to prefer 2D Platformers (Super Mario World is still one of my favorite Mario game), but now that I'm getting older (I'm 23 now) my tastes in video games have changed and I don't enjoy platformers as much as before. I don't enjoy 2D Platformers as much, and it doesn't help that 2D Mario games have stale in the recent years. I mean, when Yoshi and Donkey Kong Country games are becoming more enjoyable to me than your main character's 2D series, there is a problem.
But, 3D Mario games have really improved over the years, and are still enjoyable to me. Super Mario Odyssey was a great experience after many "good" games. Considering how Yoshi and Donkey Kong are great 2D Platformers, I feel there could be great potential for both of them in 3D.
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Eh in Yoshi's part I disagree. I've seen a lot of criticism levied at Yoshi's Crafted World for just being dull, repetitive (especially with the potential they had with "replay the level but backward"), with a lot of filler, and a dull soundtrack that tops it off which contributes to the lukewarm reception. That with the hefty $60 tag.
However I haven't played it but from gauging overall reception I can't say the Yoshi platformers outdo Mario, especially when you factor Yoshi's Island DS, Yoshi's New Island, and Yoshi Topsy-Turvy.