Octal FM episodes are concise dives into topics like talking to robots, visiting Japan, making coffee, diversity in tech and why Nintendo is awesome.
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018: Is the 3D platformer dead?
In this episode of Octal FM we try to decide: Is the 3D platforming video game genre dead?
Games we discuss:
- Arcade games such as Donkey Kong, Mario Bros
- Croc
- Metroid and Castlevania
- Crash Bandicoot
- Rogue-likes such as Spelunky and Rogue Legacy
- Puzzle-platformers like Super Meat Boy and N+
- Is Yooka-Laylee the return of 3D platformers?
- Snake Pass
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