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Zero battles through Neo Arcadia to assist the scientist Ciel in uncovering a new Reploid energy source. This action-platformer combines hack and slash combat with shooter mechanics, requiring players to defeat adversaries and navigate challenging environments. Players must master Zero's combat abilities to defend the Resistance and survive the high difficulty of this adventure.

Flinging vegetables to defeat enemies and lift items allows Mario, Luigi, Peach, and Toad to navigate seven fantasy worlds in this enhanced version of Super Mario Bros. 2. Players can also engage in a four-player brawl within the updated Mario Bros. arcade game, using link cable connectivity to bump off baddies and collect coins alongside up to three other players.

Flinging vegetables to defeat enemies and lift items allows Mario, Luigi, Peach, and Toad to navigate seven fantasy worlds in this enhanced version of Super Mario Bros. 2. Players can also engage in a four-player brawl within the updated Mario Bros. arcade game, using link cable connectivity to bump off baddies and collect coins alongside up to three other players.

Controlling three characters simultaneously with varying abilities allows players to solve puzzles and navigate platforming stages. Using the unique skills of Sparky and X-5 helps the player reach level exits, where only one character must successfully arrive to complete the stage. This gameplay loop spans five playable characters across different environments, including rocket ship travel through the galaxy.

Transforming Banjo into various creatures like a mouse or a tank via witch doctors allows for unique traversal and combat across six different worlds. Players navigate these environments by solving puzzles, dodging obstacles, and using a specific array of combat moves to defeat enemies encountered throughout the adventure.

Matoran characters serve as the primary playable units, with new ones becoming unlockable as players navigate six distinct levels. Collecting Turaga allows them to follow the player, providing unique elemental powers to bypass hazards like lava pools or trigger switches that reveal secret doors.

Juste Belmont navigates Dracula's castle using the Vampire Killer whip and various holy weaponry to combat monsters. Players utilize the Spell Fusion mechanic to combine sub-weapons and spells, creating up to 30 unique new attacks. Collecting Dracula's relics allows for progression through the castle's shifting environments while searching for the missing Lydie Erlanger.

Navigate Oakey Oaks as Chicken Little and a group of misfit friends, including Abby Mallard, Runt-of-the-Litter, and Fish-out-of-Water. Players utilize an arsenal of gadgets and power-ups to outwit Foxy Loxy and repel an alien invasion. The gameplay shifts between different characters to complete platforming challenges and save the town.

Crash Bandicoot navigates side-scrolling platforming environments to thwart a plot by Dr. Neo Cortex and Ripto. Players jump and spin through levels to progress, while the handheld hardware allows linking with up to three friends to access various multiplayer modes, including a Party mode.

Collecting crystals across various environments powers a machine to reverse the main antagonist's shrinking spell. Players navigate a mix of side-scrolling platforming sections, 3D chase levels, and aerial dogfights to progress through the adventure. These diverse gameplay modes shift the perspective and movement style as the player character explores the shrunken world.

Collecting crystals to power a machine drives the platforming action as the player character navigates various environments. Players transition between side-scrolling segments, 3D chase levels, and aerial dogfighting sequences to complete objectives. This single-player adventure requires mastering different perspectives to overcome obstacles and counter the main antagonist's schemes.

Swing, zip, and dive through environments ranging from city rooftops to sewers using Daredevil's enhanced abilities. Players engage in hack and slash combat, utilizing a billy club alongside martial arts and boxing skills to knock out villains. The gameplay features a vibrant, comic book aesthetic with on-screen sound effects like "Pow!" and "Bif!" during combat encounters.

Pufftop Palace serves as the starting point for Stafy, a character who navigates underwater environments to recover the lost Magic Jar. This 2D action-platformer requires players to traverse various stages to prevent the evil being Ogura from being released. Gameplay focuses on platforming through aquatic settings to retrieve essential items and progress through the world.

Navigating Pufftop Palace as Stafy involves platforming through environments disrupted by Ogura's children. Players interact with various elements to survive thunderstorms and earthquakes caused by the shattering of the Magic Jar. This 2D action-platformer focuses on movement and environmental interaction to progress through the world and confront the released antagonist.

Snow White, Belle, Cinderella, Aurora, Ariel, and Jasmine lead six separate storylines through environments inspired by their respective films. Players navigate platforming levels to rescue friends and defeat movie villains in a third-person perspective. The gameplay structure follows the format of the Disney's Princess Collection book, tasking the player with completing unique adventures for each character.

Collect honey pots across five birthday-themed adventures while avoiding Heffalumps and Woozles. Players switch between Winnie the Pooh, Tigger, Piglet, and Eeyore to navigate the Hundred Acre Wood. Each character performs specific platforming tasks, such as helping Tigger through sticky situations or locating a new house for Eeyore, to complete the various stages.

Wield an indestructible, high-tech super suit to jump through platforming stages and engage in shooter combat. As Earthworm Jim, you traverse surreal environments and navigate the dangerous landscape of your own brain to battle threats like Psy-Crow and Queen Pulsating, Bloated, Festering, Sweaty, Pus-filled, Malformed, Slug-for-a-Brain.

Switching between the Eds on the fly allows players to utilize their unique abilities to navigate the cul-de-sac. This tag-team platforming mechanic helps in scamming neighborhood kids to collect jawbreakers and coins. Completing various stories and levels unlocks bonus content as the trio attempts to acquire enough money for their treats.

Control Pit using a magical bow and arrow to combat enemies approaching from both above and below. Players must locate and equip the Three Sacred Treasures to gain the necessary power to face Medusa. This platformer requires navigating through Angel Land to secure these artifacts from various guardians before the final confrontation.

Roddy and Rita navigate an underground city through more than 10 levels of platforming and action. Players pilot the Jammy Dodger watercraft to dodge waterfalls and traps, while utilizing items like a rat trap catapult, a cocktail sword, and pudding mix to defeat enemies and combat the villainous Toad.

Consuming scraps of food replenishes Garfield's energy, which is required to navigate through various environments. Players explore different haunts while interacting with characters like Jon, Odie, and Arlene. The platforming gameplay involves avoiding hazards such as spiders, mice, and dogs to find the lost Pooky Bear.

Kingston Falls serves as the setting for two opposing campaigns. Playing as Gizmo, players roll into a ball to weaken enemies before using a flashlight to kill gremlins and retrieve stolen presents across five levels. Choosing Stripe shifts the objective toward destroying mogwais and executing schemes to defeat Gizmo in this 2D side-scrolling platformer.

Gumby uses morphing, stretching, and twisting abilities to navigate diverse environments like the North Pole, the Old West, and Planet Astrobot. Players explore different books to locate and rescue kidnapped friends, including Pokey, Prickle, and Goo, while fighting off the Astrobots and the mischievous Blockheads in this side-scrolling platformer.

Melting glaciers, geysers, and tar pits form the hazardous environments players must navigate to escape a prehistoric flash flood. Controlling Manny, Sid, Diego, or Scrat allows for different movement styles through platforming stages and specialized mini-games, such as Sid's Slippery Sloth Slide Challenge, to progress through the adventure.

Using Overdrive Magnetic-Motor Skates, players navigate Tokyo-to to tag environments with spray cans before time limits expire or police arrive. This isometric platformer tasks the GG gang with claiming territory while avoiding rival gangs and law enforcement. The game includes single-player and multiplayer modes, supporting up to 4 players.

Navigating 12 huge levels through a mix of side-scrolling adventure stages and intense puzzle action defines the experience. Players encounter more than 10 species of dinosaurs while progressing through a prehistoric world, utilizing platforming mechanics to overcome obstacles and complete environmental challenges across the various stages.

Full Fat developed this action platformer featuring three levels, each centered on a specific duo. Players switch between pairs like Green Lantern and Flash or Batman and Hawkgirl using the select button, while an AI manages the inactive hero. This gameplay style allows for utilizing different superpowers and special weapons to combat villains across the stages.

Violet, Klaus, and Sunny Baudelaire must utilize their unique individual skills to navigate 15 missions while evading Count Olaf. Players switch between the three orphans to solve environmental puzzles by collecting various household items and assembling them into functional contraptions. This platforming gameplay takes characters from the catacombs beneath a mansion to the shores of Lake Lachrymose.

Completing over 100 speed challenges and engaging in dance-offs against Kate allows Lizzie to earn popularity points and tokens. Players build friendships to bypass various obstacles while collecting cards to boost their score before the homecoming dance. These mini-games and social interactions drive the progression toward becoming the Homecoming Queen.

Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck navigate globetrotting platforming levels to recover the mythical Blue Monkey Diamond. Using the Toon Swapping mechanic, players switch between the two characters to bypass cartoon perils. The adventure moves through various locations, including Hollywood, Las Vegas, Paris, and Africa, while players attempt to thwart the plans of the ACME Corporation.

Collecting all treasures across 20 caverns requires Miner Willy to manage a depleting air supply while navigating environmental hazards. Players must dodge deadly guardians, avoid quicksand, and time jumps over falling objects to clear each stage before time runs out in this precision-based platforming experience.

Mario navigates obstacle-filled stages to retrieve stolen Mini-Mario toys from Donkey Kong. Players must locate keys to release the Mini Marios and guide them through letter-shaped paths in specialized levels. Mastering specific movement mechanics allows for solving environmental puzzles across multiple worlds before the time limit expires.

Zero battles through Neo Arcadia to assist the scientist Ciel in uncovering a new Reploid energy source. This action-platformer combines hack and slash combat with shooter mechanics, requiring players to defeat adversaries and navigate challenging environments. Players must master Zero's combat abilities to defend the Resistance and survive the high difficulty of this adventure.

Neo Arcadia serves as the battleground for Zero, who utilizes a chip customization system to alter his attributes and abilities. Players can equip the Recoil Rod to manage combat and traversal, while collecting Cyber Elves and secret disks to increase power. This action-platformer requires navigating various challenges to prevent the Dark Elf from brainwashing the Resistance.

Zero utilizes the Zero Knuckle to steal weapons from enemies and incorporate them into combat against the Neo Arcadian army. Players can alter weather conditions before entering the eight main levels to change the environment, while using Cyber elf programs and strengthening chips to expand abilities during the final chapter of the series.

Deploy the Kaginawa Wire grappling hook to hang from ceilings, climb walls, and launch surprise attacks on enemies. Combat utilizes ninja swords, shuriken, and ninjitsu magic to rescue hostages across 20 levels. Players complete 6 missions, crushing objects to uncover hidden power-ups while facing unique boss characters at the end of each level.

Switch between Abe and Munch to utilize unique character abilities while traversing military bases and factories. Use Abe’s chanting prowess to control enemies and solve puzzles, or command Munch to manipulate Fuzzles to attack foes in packs. These distinct powers allow the duo to bypass guards and access restricted areas through isometric platforming and strategy.

Rally a brood of forest animals to fight off hunters as the grizzly Boog. This action platformer requires players to unleash animal instincts to navigate the woods and defend the forest. Working alongside the mule deer Elliot, you must help the animal cast turn the tables on unsuspecting hunters to protect their home.

Capture mischievous Blahs and clear obstacles by selecting from over 20 futuristic gadgets as Phil, Keeley, or Curtis. This adventure uses these assembled tools to solve environmental puzzles and complete various mini-games. Players progress through a town overrun by these pets to unlock new features and prevent interference from an antagonist.

Artoon developed this Japanese-only sequel as a 2D platformer for the Game Boy Advance. Players navigate action-oriented stages, utilizing character abilities to overcome obstacles and progress through the game's environments. This title continues the gameplay established in the original Pinobee, focusing on precise movement and platforming challenges.

Pinobee navigates detailed 32-bit environments by utilizing aerial dashing as his primary means of locomotion. While the character can walk along the ground or shimmy up walls, players must master these flight-based movements to traverse the platforming stages. This single-player action title emphasizes fluid animation and high-speed movement through various vertical landscapes.

Pitfall Harry Jr. navigates 13 levels across Mayan jungles, waterfalls, and deserted mines to rescue his father. Players use a boomerang to strike enemies and a bungee jump mechanic to traverse treacherous terrain. Navigating these environments requires dodging deadly traps and overcoming various obstacles throughout the Mayan empire.

Popeye, Olive Oyl, Wimpy, and Bluto compete across 12 races using 13 distinct locomotion types, such as driving cars, grinding rails on skateboards, or using jetpacks. Players navigate interactive landscapes to reach the spinach, engaging in single-player challenges or a four-player link mode that allows for both cooperative and confrontational racing.

Harnessing the unique strengths of Power Animals like the Bison, Tiger, Shark, Eagle, and Lion allows players to combat the Org in this isometric beat 'em up. Combat and 3D exploration involve using these animal-based characteristics to navigate environments and defeat the ancient race of villains threatening the balance of nature.

Switching between Rayman and Globox allows players to navigate 16 levels from an isometric 3D perspective. Collecting power-ups like super-speed and fire resistance provides the necessary protection to defeat Hoodlum armies. This platformer sequel tasks the player with stopping the Hoodlums from cloning Reflux through various action-oriented stages.

Wielding a hockey stick to battle robot minions allows players to destroy panels and collect items like smoke bombs. Navigating through locations such as Ocean Shores, The Lakes, The Robot Factory, and Mondo Mountain, you guide Otto, Reggie, Twister, and Sam to recover the missing beach sand through action-platforming gameplay.

The Rugrats navigate a jungle island filled with treacherous paths and dangerous animals. Players solve various wild puzzles and traverse unexplored territory to rescue the characters. This 3D action platformer requires navigating through environmental hazards to progress across the island's landscape.

Samurai Jack navigates a futuristic world to recover the missing segments of the Amulet of Time. Players utilize combat and platforming skills to traverse environments while searching for the amulet pieces required to open a portal back to the past and defeat the shape-shifting wizard Aku.

Roam the various movie locations of Spooky Island to uncover clues and solve small mysteries. By switching between the available members of Mystery, Inc., players collect specific items used to trap diabolical villains and fight island demons. This adventure tasks the player with reuniting the bickering gang to solve the island's ultimate mystery.

Control Scooby-Doo through various environments to combat haywire animatronic monsters. Equipping Scooby with different costumes, such as Kung Fu, bat, or archer outfits, grants unique combat abilities and movement options needed to navigate platforming challenges. Players must defeat costumed creatures and unmask the truth to locate Fred's cousin, Jed, across multiple stages.

Swim through Reef City as Oscar to complete 25 missions across various underwater environments. Engage in high-speed chases and races to dodge obstacles, fight Fish Fu and great white sharks, or participate in rhythm-based dancing to hip-hop tracks. The gameplay blends 3D platforming with urban exploration to navigate the depths of the ocean.

Switching between a squad of four characters allows players to solve environmental puzzles using unique abilities. Shrek can butt-stomp weakened floors and carry heavy items, Donkey can leap high to kick down walls, and Puss in Boots can cling to walls to navigate vertical terrain. This squad-based gameplay requires cycling through teammates to overcome obstacles across various locations.

Switch between Bill the Duck and Aldo the Alligator to tackle 20 different missions across colorful levels. Complete diverse mini-game challenges, such as ice-skating, playing soccer, or riding Vespa scooters, while managing the pressure of performing in front of crowds of ducks. These various events test your reflexes and movement skills in a whimsical action-platformer setting.

Navigate themed environments like England, Italy, and Japan to recover five scattered pieces of the World Cup trophy. Players control a young boy who utilizes a soccer ball as a primary tool to defeat enemies and bypass obstacles. This side-scrolling platformer requires using soccer mechanics to traverse levels and complete a global quest across multiple countries.

Combating Mysterio’s illusory tricks and sinister conspirators across New York, Spider-Man uses platforming maneuvers to navigate a city transformed into a sinister amusement park. Players engage in 2D action combat to dismantle Mysterio's gadgetry and break his mind-warping grip on Manhattan.

Digital Eclipse Software developed this 2D platformer where players control Spyro to rescue fairies stolen by a wizard. Navigating various environments, you must collect the wings of these fairies to cure the wizard's headache and restore order to the dragon realms through platforming and action-oriented gameplay.

Spyro navigates side-scrolling overworld environments to complete dozens of mini-challenges, including a vertical shooter segment. While primarily a 2D platformer, players can link up with friends in multiplayer modes to tackle various activities. This title shifts away from isometric perspectives to focus on traditional scrolling movement and diverse gameplay sub-modes.

Stuart navigates 10 varied levels using a mix of platforming, skateboarding, and driving to solve mysteries. Players pilot a plane and ride helium balloons to traverse environments, while racing levels provide competitive segments. Combat and obstacle dodging are required to overcome foes encountered throughout the adventure.

Traverse Dinosaur Island across 74 levels to reclaim territory from Bowser and the Koopalings. Ride Yoshi to navigate environments, use the Cape to soar through the air, and activate P-Switches to reveal hidden paths. Combat enemies like Chargin' Chucks and Dino Rhinos while searching for secret exits to progress through the platforming adventure.

Tak utilizes Juju magic, triggered by holding down buttons, to master three new Jujus and combat Nightmare creatures. Players navigate diverse environments like volcanic areas and snowy tundras, using feathers as a mana resource instead of a meter. The multiplayer Dinky games mode allows for head-to-head action between playable characters from Tak's world.

Swing from vines, surf through trees, and swim through swamps to traverse environments like the Lost Valley of the Dinosaurs. Use a boomerang, spear, or animal calls to combat hunters and Queen La. Players switch between young and adult Tarzan to complete quests ranging from finding the Fountain of Youth to navigating abandoned mining caves.

Raven Baxter uses psychic premonitions to navigate four side-scrolling adventures set in locations like the Pizza Palace and My Lady Hair Salon. Players employ stealth, exploration, and platforming to prevent disasters while dressing Raven in different outfits. These levels are based on episodes from the television series and feature characters such as Cory, Chelsea, and Eddie.

Utilize Raven's psychic visions and various disguises to navigate 20 levels across 6 environments, including the mall and a zoo. As you progress through these action-platforming stages, collect different accessories to build Raven's fashion line while receiving assistance from Chelsea, Devon, Eddie, Cory, and Dad.

Navigate Brother Bear, Sister Bear, and cousin Fred through seven large levels of platforming and puzzle-solving. After seeking shelter from a thunderstorm in The Spooky Old Tree, players must work together to confront various beasts, including crocodiles, spiders, and bats, to find a way out of the dark woods.

Control the Hulk through 33 levels of isometric action, using brute strength to bash through walls and crush enemies. Players navigate environments by destroying obstacles to find new paths. After completing the single-player stages, use a link cable for Hulk-Match, a multiplayer mode supporting up to 4 players.

Switching between Mr. Incredible and Frozone allows players to navigate underground environments using their unique powers to combat the Underminer. The third-person action-adventure gameplay supports split-screen cooperative play, letting two players work together to progress through platforming challenges and combat encounters on the Game Boy Advance.

Switching between five different young dinosaurs allows the player to utilize unique individual strengths and abilities to bypass environmental obstacles. Navigating various spectacular areas requires using these specific dinosaur skills to overcome dangers while searching for the young T-rex Chomper across multiple platforming environments.

Piloting Santa's sleigh allows players to fly through the skies, battling wind gusts and icicles to deliver gifts to children. Platforming segments require navigating obstacles like evil snowmen, while puzzle-based challenges task players with helping Santa's elves build toys before time runs out.

Pump up the Boost Meter to increase animal powers while navigating 18 levels of side-scrolling action. Playing as Samson and Benny, you must overcome obstacles like lava-spewing volcanoes, falling stalactites, and charging wildebeests to journey from the New York City zoo back to the wilds.

Jack Skellington navigates Halloween Town to combat a bug infestation caused by Oogie Boogie. Players control Jack and his companion Zero through platforming challenges and combat encounters against various henchmen. The adventure requires clearing the township of creepy bugs to prevent Oogie Boogie from seizing control of the holiday festivities.

Wield boomerangs with specialized powers to combat Boss Cass and his Uber Reptiles across a 2D-style reimagining of the Outback. Use various boomerangs and mech units to traverse large levels on foot or from within vehicles, completing platforming challenges to aid the Burramudgee Bush Rescue team.

Exploring the Pyramid of Gold requires Wario to navigate platforming challenges and engage in combat against various enemies and bosses. Players must collect treasure scattered throughout the environment while avoiding bottomless pits to progress through the levels and secure the legendary riches.

Master an array of high-tech secret agent weapons to complete 11 missions as Xander Cage. This side-view platformer tasks players with stopping the Anarchy 99 organization across various action-packed levels, including 3 dedicated motorcycle tracks that utilize extreme sports skills to navigate the environments.

Ryu Hayabusa navigates through America and various supernatural environments using a secret sword and collected items to combat enemies. A unique cinema display system presents story segments through movie-like graphics between action stages, allowing players to piece together a mystery involving the villain Jaquio.