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Trying to get into platformers. Want to start with Playstation 2 and Gamecube.

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  • Doctor-Mindjack
     
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    Jun 13, 2012 7:49 am GMT
    I am trying to finally find games in genre's other than shooters that I enjoy. I have a local store that sales used and new PS2 games and used Gamecube games, some still in their oriignal cases.

    I believe, while I could be wrong, most if not all platformers are probably here since used PS2 games still come in today and they have a vast collection. The Gamecube selection is also pretty sizable.

    For these two consoles by Nintendo and Sony, I would like you guys to name some platformers. Which I hope i get into the genre and expand from there.
    I am trying to finally find games in genre's other than shooters that I enjoy. I have a local store that sales used and new PS2 games and used Gamecube games, some still in their oriignal cases. I believe, while I could be wrong, most if not all platformers are probably here since used PS2 games still come in today and they have a vast collection. The Gamecube selection is also pretty sizable. For these two consoles by Nintendo and Sony, I would like you guys to name some platformers. Which I hope i get into the genre and expand from there.
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  • ristactionjakso
     
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    Jun 13, 2012 8:03 am GMT

    ps2 = the first 3 prince of persias. Sands of Time, Warroir Within, The 2 Thrones.

    Gamecube = I dont know. But the Matrix is a effin awesome game.

    ps2 = the first 3 prince of persias. Sands of Time, Warroir Within, The 2 Thrones.

    Gamecube = I dont know. But the Matrix is a effin awesome game.

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  • Emerald_Warrior
     
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    Jun 13, 2012 8:22 am GMT

    PS2:

    • Crash Bandicoot: The Wrath of Cortex
    • Pac-Man World 2
    • Sonic Mega Collection Plus

    Gamecube:

    • Sonic Gems Collection
    • Super Mario Sunshine

    However the heyday of platformers were in earlier generations. You'll find far more quality platforms on NES, SNES, Genesis, & PS1.

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    PS2:

    • Crash Bandicoot: The Wrath of Cortex
    • Pac-Man World 2
    • Sonic Mega Collection Plus

    Gamecube:

    • Sonic Gems Collection
    • Super Mario Sunshine

    However the heyday of platformers were in earlier generations. You'll find far more quality platforms on NES, SNES, Genesis, & PS1.

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    Jun 13, 2012 8:38 am GMT

    Yes, as mentioned the Genisis and Super Nintendoare probably the best 2 systems for platformers.

    Imo they were the shooters of there day, over saturated with very little differentiation.

    I'd recommend the remakes of Sonic Adventure 1 and 2 for Game Cube but to be quite honest they kinda suck, I'm a big sonic fan so I'll play them either way.... Sonic Heros imo was the best 3-D Sonic platformer and its available on both PS2 and GC.

    Also Wario Land for the GC I remember being really fun as a kid!

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    Yes, as mentioned the Genisis and Super Nintendoare probably the best 2 systems for platformers.

    Imo they were the shooters of there day, over saturated with very little differentiation.

    I'd recommend the remakes of Sonic Adventure 1 and 2 for Game Cube but to be quite honest they kinda suck, I'm a big sonic fan so I'll play them either way.... Sonic Heros imo was the best 3-D Sonic platformer and its available on both PS2 and GC.

    Also Wario Land for the GC I remember being really fun as a kid!

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  • Dudersaper
     
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    Jun 13, 2012 8:47 am GMT
    PS2:
    Jak & Daxter Series (first is a straight up 3D platformer, the other 2 are more action oriented but still heavy on pletforming)
    Sly Cooper Series (also involves much more than just platforming but still heavy on platforming and a gerat series)
    Ratchet & Clank Series (focuses more on shooting but also heavy on platforming)
    Ty Series
    Kya: Dark Lineage (highly reccomend this)
    Vexx
    Sonic Mega Collection Plus
    Psychonauts
    Klonoa Series (highly reccomended)
    Ape Escape Series
    Haven Call of the King
    Ruff Trigger: The Vanocore Conspiracy (very underrated)
    PS2: Jak & Daxter Series (first is a straight up 3D platformer, the other 2 are more action oriented but still heavy on pletforming) Sly Cooper Series (also involves much more than just platforming but still heavy on platforming and a gerat series) Ratchet & Clank Series (focuses more on shooting but also heavy on platforming) Ty Series Kya: Dark Lineage (highly reccomend this) Vexx Sonic Mega Collection Plus Psychonauts Klonoa Series (highly reccomended) Ape Escape Series Haven Call of the King Ruff Trigger: The Vanocore Conspiracy (very underrated)
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  • benleslie5
     
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    Jun 13, 2012 10:10 am GMT

    Playstation-

    • Klonoa 2
    • Psychonauts
    • Jak and Daxter series
    • Ratchet and Clank

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    Playstation-

    • Klonoa 2
    • Psychonauts
    • Jak and Daxter series
    • Ratchet and Clank
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  • KBFloYd
     
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    Jun 13, 2012 12:22 pm GMT

    for the gamecube get mario sunshine, metroid prime, starfox adevntures.

    for the gamecube get mario sunshine, metroid prime, starfox adevntures.

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    Jun 13, 2012 12:43 pm GMT
    ristactionjakso wrote:

    ps2 = the first 3 prince of persias. Sands of Time, Warroir Within, The 2 Thrones.

    Gamecube = I dont know. But the Matrix is a effin awesome game.


    Hmmm, don't know. I read somewhere that between the 3 consoles the ps2 was the console with the most bugs, especially Warrior Within.

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    [QUOTE="ristactionjakso"]

    ps2 = the first 3 prince of persias. Sands of Time, Warroir Within, The 2 Thrones.

    Gamecube = I dont know. But the Matrix is a effin awesome game.

    [/QUOTE] Hmmm, don't know. I read somewhere that between the 3 consoles the ps2 was the console with the most bugs, especially Warrior Within.
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  • bowserjr123
     
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    Jun 13, 2012 1:02 pm GMT

    For Gamecube, go with Super Mario Sunshine and Mega Man Anniversary Collection. But as others have said, the older systems have much better platformers, especially the N64 and SNES.

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    For Gamecube, go with Super Mario Sunshine and Mega Man Anniversary Collection. But as others have said, the older systems have much better platformers, especially the N64 and SNES.

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    Jun 13, 2012 2:43 pm GMT

    Miroku32 wrote:
    ristactionjakso wrote:

    ps2 = the first 3 prince of persias. Sands of Time, Warroir Within, The 2 Thrones.

    Gamecube = I dont know. But the Matrix is a effin awesome game.

    Hmmm, don't know. I read somewhere that between the 3 consoles the ps2 was the console with the most bugs, especially Warrior Within.
    I have beat all 3 PoP games, plenty of times on the ps2, and havent noticed anything glitchy or remotely buggy. They are great games and I would reccomend them to anyone on the ps2.

    [QUOTE="Miroku32"][QUOTE="ristactionjakso"]

    ps2 = the first 3 prince of persias. Sands of Time, Warroir Within, The 2 Thrones.

    Gamecube = I dont know. But the Matrix is a effin awesome game.

    [/QUOTE] Hmmm, don't know. I read somewhere that between the 3 consoles the ps2 was the console with the most bugs, especially Warrior Within. [/QUOTE]I have beat all 3 PoP games, plenty of times on the ps2, and havent noticed anything glitchy or remotely buggy. They are great games and I would reccomend them to anyone on the ps2.

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    Jun 13, 2012 3:18 pm GMT
    first thing that came to mind was Klonoa 2.

    first thing that came to mind was Klonoa 2.
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