Time for the next instalment of New Game+! This is a series where we occasionally revisit a topic from the podcast in more depth for an unedited mini-episode. These episodes run around 45 minutes to an hour. Sometimes our lives get in the way of our recording but we always want to make sure you've got something to enjoy each week! These aren't released on a regular schedule but on an as-needed basis.
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In this episode of NG+, Paula, Ric, and Alex discuss the 2D Platformer genre! As well as outlining what makes a game fit into the genre, each host brings five-game recommendations to the table for first-time players and genre veterans!
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Music – Ian Edward
Graphic design – M4thew
Time Codes:
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:03:33 - Intro Game
00:10:15 - Foundational Game
00:18:32 - Interesting Take on the Genre
00:28:25 - Definitive Modern Interpretation
00:37:33 - Hidden Gem or Acquired Taste
Games Mentioned:
Ric: Dadish, Ninja Five-0, Mutant Mudds Deluxe, Mark of the Ninja, Sound Shapes, Shovel Knight, BOXBOY, Henry Hatsworth, Alice in Wonderland (DS)
Alex: Super Mario Land 2: Six Golden Coins, The Artful Escape, Shovel Knight, Limbo, Braid, Celeste, Ninja Five-0, Ghost ‘n Goblins
Paula: The Liar Princess and the Blind Prince, Kirby’s Dreamland, Super Mario Bros, Ori and the Blind Forest, What Lies in the Multiverse, Shovel Knight, Gris
