Plateformers

Plateformers are a subgenre of action games that emphasize jumping and traversing platforms to progress through levels. The core mechanic involves the player character moving horizontally across the screen while jumping onto and between platforms to reach higher areas, avoid obstacles, and reach goals. The genre originated in the 1980s with games like "Donkey Kong" and "Mario Bros." for the arcade, and later became popular on home consoles with titles like "Super Mario Bros." for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES).

Plateformers typically feature side-scrolling levels, although some games, like "Super Mario 64," offer 3D environments. The gameplay often includes power-ups that enhance the player's abilities, such as increased jump height or the ability to break certain blocks. Enemies are common obstacles that the player must avoid or defeat to progress.

The genre has evolved over the years, incorporating elements from other genres like puzzle-solving, exploration, and combat. Modern plateformers often feature more complex level designs, intricate mechanics, and advanced graphics. Examples of contemporary plateformers include "Celeste," "Hollow Knight," and "Ori and the Will of the Wisps." Despite the genre's simplicity, plateformers continue to be a popular and enduring part of the video game landscape.