All articles tagged with #3d platformer
Ubisoft announced Rayman Legends Retold for Nintendo Switch 2 on October 1 and, in a GamesRadar interview, hinted that a full 3D Rayman reboot could follow, with a new team and a refreshed foundation; for now the focus is on the partially remade Legends Retold, with a 3D return likely contingent on market conditions and the remake’s reception.
Super Meat Boy 3D has been confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2 and is set to release on March 31, 2026, after earlier leaks and an Xbox Partner Showcase reveal accompanied by a new gameplay trailer. The 3D sequel preserves the franchise’s brutal, precise platforming, including boss fights and Dark World levels, and is expected to cost around $25 USD. Developers Sluggerfly and Headup emphasize that the core Meat Boy philosophy—perfect the controls, then design the levels around them—remains intact as they bring the series into 3D.
Sluggerfly and Headup are bringing Super Meat Boy 3D to Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026, a brutal, old-school platformer that shifts to 3D while preserving wall-jumps, tough levels, boss fights, and Dark World stages, with a soundtrack by Steve Marcois of Despised Icon and extended gameplay footage available.
Kotaku’s review hails Big Hops as a near-perfect indie 3D platformer available on PS5, PC, and Switch, praising its tight controls, clever tongue-based traversal, fruit-powered puzzles, and strong sense of exploration. The game shines with vibrant visuals and evocative music, avoids combat for a primarily platforming experience, though it has a few bugs and minor performance hiccups. Overall, it’s presented as one of the better modern entries in the genre and a potential Nintendo-level benchmark for design.
A new trailer celebrates the launch of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, a 3D platformer now available on Nintendo Switch, featuring festive challenges, iconic locations, and multiplayer co-op gameplay for the holiday season.
Nintendo has confirmed that the same team behind Super Mario Odyssey is developing the upcoming Switch 2 exclusive Donkey Kong Bananza, a 3D platformer featuring new gameplay elements and a redesigned Donkey Kong, set to release on July 17.
Playtonic has announced Yooka-Replaylee, a remastered version of their 2017 game Yooka-Laylee, featuring enhanced visuals, new challenges, a revised control system, and an orchestral soundtrack. The remaster aims to refine the original game and potentially set the stage for future projects. No specific release date or platforms have been confirmed yet.
A fan-made remake of Super Mario 64 is in the works, showcasing stunning visuals that evoke nostalgia for fans of the iconic game. Created by 3D artist BradleyisGone, the project is still in its early stages and may not be made publicly playable to avoid potential legal issues with Nintendo. While the original game is available to Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscribers, this remake offers a fresh take on the beloved classic.
To celebrate the sixth anniversary of the hit game Celeste, Maddy Makes Games has released Celeste 64: Fragments of the Mountain, a free 3D platformer available for Windows and Linux on Itch.io. Created by the Celeste team, the game offers players a chance to relive the magic of Celeste Mountain and is a heartfelt tribute to the original game.
To celebrate the sixth anniversary of Celeste, the studio behind the game has released a free 3D platformer called Celeste 64: Fragments of the Mountain, available for download on itch.io. Despite its title, the game is not for the Nintendo 64 and is currently only available for PC, with a Mac version in the works. Celeste, known for its tight platforming mechanics and depiction of mental health, received a free update in 2019 and was nominated for five BAFTA Game Awards.
To celebrate its 6th anniversary, indie hit Celeste releases "Celeste 64: Fragments of the Mountain," a free N64-style 3D platformer game available exclusively on PC, offering fans a chance to revisit Celeste Mountain with Madeline in a heartfelt 3D platformer experience, featuring dialogue that serves as a follow-up to the original game.
Penny's Big Breakaway, a 3D platformer from Christian Whitehead's new studio, has released an animated trailer showcasing the game's bosses and gameplay. The trailer introduces new named characters, each with their own specialty, and gives off Sega Saturn/Dreamcast vibes with its colorful worlds and expressive characters. The game is set to launch in early 2024 on Nintendo Switch and other platforms.
Indie game Pseudoregalia, winner of a Metroidvania game jam, is set to release on Steam next week. The 3D platformer features slick and agile movement mechanics reminiscent of classic games like Prince of Persia and Mario. With its low-poly visuals and sound, Pseudoregalia aims to capture the nostalgia of the PlayStation 1 and N64 era while offering a modern gaming experience. The game's compact design encourages multiple replays with different routes through the castle.
Private Division and Evening Star have announced Penny's Big Breakaway, a kinetic 3D platformer game for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch, and PC, set to launch in early 2024. Players will control Penny and her living Yo-Yo creature as they perform tricks and combos to outrun Emperor Eddie's penguin army and uncover the mystery of the Cosmic String. The game features snack power-ups, multiple game modes, and a vibrant world to explore.
Tatsuya Kamiyama, the director of Kirby and the Forgotten Land, explained that the biggest challenge in creating a 3D Kirby game was Kirby's spherical shape, which made it difficult to tell which way he was facing when seen from behind. To solve this problem, the game's ranged attacks automatically target enemies based on a points system, with additional corrections for depth to prevent attacks from missing in a frustrating way. The game received a 9.5/10 review score.