My favorite genre. Nothing comes close to the sheer amount of creativity, challenge and gameplay variety offered by a good platformer. No narrative fluff, pure joy to play. It's the essence of gaming for me,
@@JJ_TheGreat I do play some RPG's, but platformers have always been my favorite type of gaming experience. It's mostly tied to nostalgia, as I started gaming back in the C64/NES era.
A equilibrium direct instinctive arcade action and rpg style gestion.. On beat em up and plateformers..adventure. I remember the old mickey illusion..the reboot.. Now..outside Mario..in recent stuff I dont know much. I would be happy to return on the oldschool feelling with a modern switch game.
Odyssey is absolutely epic. I beat the game and won’t forget the feeling when I found out I was just getting started, and mario wonder is amazing too, also has tons to do after beating the main game. I wish sega had this kind of skill to bring sonic to this level, cuz superstars and frontiers can’t touch either of these
Good list. Check out Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series and Kaze and the Wild Masks on the Switch too. If you like Donkey Kong Country and Crash Bandicoot, you'll definitely like Klonoa and Kaze.
About time someone has 3D Mario to the top 5! Like I literally was in this launch line and didn't know why SOOOO many people were in line for this game being rereleased on the switch. Crazy!
A really great list, though I'd personally also add Spyro Reignited Trilogy, MegaMan Leacy(original ones), Kirby Return to Dream Land and Yoshi's Crafted World, but still quite a lot of truly good suggestions in the video
had to sub...just got the switch and modded it the same day. now, these games are awesome. Ori I would put up as number 1. I agree with almost all the games on here. Great list. Looking forward to the other best of videos.
8:44 Yes, I completely agree! Cave Story is definitely one of the hidden gems for me! I got it on a whim, not knowing much about it and I really like it!
Check out these ones as well: - Lunistice - Sonic Origins Plus - Spyro Reignited Trilogy - Spongebob Battle For Bikini Bottom Rehydrated - Spongebob The Cosmic Shake - Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series AND ASTRAL CHAIN!
I would love to find a platformer/MMO hybrid where i could dump countless hours into character development, something that had raids and dungeons with co op play. Like a WoW or ESO wrapped into a visually nice platformer. With PVP.
30:59 What you just said was my big issue with New Super Mario Bros. Wii. I know a lot of people love that game, but I felt that the controls weren’t responsive enough - especially after doing a spin jump, I couldn’t do my next move of my combo in time - which led to a bunch of deaths and frustration - of losing lives and repeats, when I felt that there was nothing I could do, it had nothing to do with me, but the game itself. I couldn’t get past World 2 in that game. That is why it is my least favorite of those type of Mario games.
sorry for my opinion guys, I did 100% on Mario Oddysey and I really didn't like it at all and I ended up selling it :v But I respect those who love him a lot
Great list, OJ! Only game I would add is Klonoa: Phantasy Reverie Series. Klonoa 1 had the most emotional story for a platformer IMO, and Klonoa 2's ending was just as good as the first one.
I wld love to get mickey,castle of illusions on switch. I used to play it on my mega drive but i think they remade it ,no? But i dunno on which system...
40:36 I liked Odyssey, but I didn’t love Odyssey. It had its nice gimmick of possessing creatures. However, to me, it was a one-off. After beating the game, while I could continue playing and go back to get every individual moon, for me, at least - I kind of burned out on it. Yeah, it is largely open world - but after beating the game, you end up just going back to the kingdoms which you went through during the game, so it could get a little repetitive. Also, there are some moons which are very difficult to get, which I probably would never get anyway, like the 100 volleyball one and the 100 jump rope one, so what’s the point of trying to be a completionist?… I am just rambling right now.
Megaman 11 is probably my legit fave game this gen. Its just too short and music is not as good as most megaman games.... aside from that the game is amazing
PlayerEssence, I believe you've left out a few Switch games that definitely deserve being in the Top 25 list that you mentioned of in this video. But I'm just going to give you my Top 10 games instead............... #1) Breath Of The Wild/Tears Of The Kingdom #2) Super Mario Odyssey #3) Animal Crossing New Horizons #4) Lego Star Wars: Skywalker Saga #5) Super Mario Bros Wonder #6) Super Mario RPG #7) Hogwarts Legacy #8) Link's Awakening #9) Hyrule Warriors Definitive Edition #10) Lego Harry Potter Collection
37:40 BTW, As much as I am a big Mario fan, I refuse to play a game with a stupid title of “wonder” in its title… Super Mario Bros. WONDER WONDER WONDER… Can’t they come up with a better name than that?!
I think Sonic Mania, Rayman Legends, Cuphead, and Shovel Knight should've been higher on your list. Crash games are nowhere near the same level of quality, even though they're also fun.
Mega man 11 was the first mega man game i ever played, really enjoyed it but felt the game was too short wish there were more levels. Hope they announce mega man 12 soon
My favorite genre. Nothing comes close to the sheer amount of creativity, challenge and gameplay variety offered by a good platformer. No narrative fluff, pure joy to play. It's the essence of gaming for me,
I guess your not an RPG player, then.
@@JJ_TheGreat I do play some RPG's, but platformers have always been my favorite type of gaming experience. It's mostly tied to nostalgia, as I started gaming back in the C64/NES era.
A equilibrium direct instinctive arcade action and rpg style gestion..
On beat em up and plateformers..adventure.
I remember the old mickey illusion..the reboot..
Now..outside Mario..in recent stuff I dont know much.
I would be happy to return on the oldschool feelling with a modern switch game.
It’s my favorite genre too. Crash Bandicoot 4 IAT and Dr. Muto are my favorites.
Odyssey is absolutely epic. I beat the game and won’t forget the feeling when I found out I was just getting started, and mario wonder is amazing too, also has tons to do after beating the main game. I wish sega had this kind of skill to bring sonic to this level, cuz superstars and frontiers can’t touch either of these
The Messenger is legitimately in my top 5 games ever.
Just so good, and the dlc as well is amazing.
Real good list! Gonna be trying Yooka Laylee soon
Cool list. Kaze and the wild Masks is another really good one. Plays very much like DKC.
Good list. Check out Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series and Kaze and the Wild Masks on the Switch too. If you like Donkey Kong Country and Crash Bandicoot, you'll definitely like Klonoa and Kaze.
Very Solid list, just need to add Spyro and Kirby Return to Dreamland
About time someone has 3D Mario to the top 5! Like I literally was in this launch line and didn't know why SOOOO many people were in line for this game being rereleased on the switch. Crazy!
Really great games, nice selection!
A really great list, though I'd personally also add Spyro Reignited Trilogy, MegaMan Leacy(original ones), Kirby Return to Dream Land and Yoshi's Crafted World, but still quite a lot of truly good suggestions in the video
Mario Wonder is an awesome game! I'm brand new to gaming, so I appreciated this list and hearing about all the options out there! ❤
This was incredibly helpful. I bought a fightstick to play these kind of games and wanted to know which games to choose. Thank you
Check out Kaze and the wild masks. Solid 2d platformer.
Some solid choices here! Switch is a platforming Behemoth!
had to sub...just got the switch and modded it the same day. now, these games are awesome. Ori I would put up as number 1. I agree with almost all the games on here. Great list. Looking forward to the other best of videos.
8:44 Yes, I completely agree! Cave Story is definitely one of the hidden gems for me! I got it on a whim, not knowing much about it and I really like it!
Check out these ones as well:
- Lunistice
- Sonic Origins Plus
- Spyro Reignited Trilogy
- Spongebob Battle For Bikini Bottom Rehydrated
- Spongebob The Cosmic Shake
- Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series
AND ASTRAL CHAIN!
I would love to find a platformer/MMO hybrid where i could dump countless hours into character development, something that had raids and dungeons with co op play. Like a WoW or ESO wrapped into a visually nice platformer. With PVP.
Awesome video but imo Celeste is arguably the pinnacle of platforming. Number is 18 is just disrespectful 😂
Metroid Dread is THE GOAT!
14:57 Wow, I never heard of that one! I’ll have to check it out!
30:59 What you just said was my big issue with New Super Mario Bros. Wii. I know a lot of people love that game, but I felt that the controls weren’t responsive enough - especially after doing a spin jump, I couldn’t do my next move of my combo in time - which led to a bunch of deaths and frustration - of losing lives and repeats, when I felt that there was nothing I could do, it had nothing to do with me, but the game itself.
I couldn’t get past World 2 in that game. That is why it is my least favorite of those type of Mario games.
Please check out this platformer dropping in Japan on November 30th…
Otogi Katsugeki Mameda no Bakeru: Oracle Saitarou no Sainan!!
I really appreciate these top 25 lists, OJ. I can tell you put a lot of effort into them. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!
Happy Thanksgiving OJ! This is a really great video! Haven’t even heard of some of these platform titles!
Totally agree with odyssei in 1st place, it was the game that made me say "Oh, the switch is really a great console"
Awesome list! Metroid Dread is such a masterpiece
sorry for my opinion guys, I did 100% on Mario Oddysey and I really didn't like it at all and I ended up selling it :v
But I respect those who love him a lot
Great list, OJ! Only game I would add is Klonoa: Phantasy Reverie Series. Klonoa 1 had the most emotional story for a platformer IMO, and Klonoa 2's ending was just as good as the first one.
Gianna Sisters Twisted Dreams is one of th beest 2d platformers out there.
Ori and the blind forest/will of the wisp is pretty good platformer too ❤
17:03 For me, maybe it is due to nostalgic reasons, but the best Sonic game is Sonic 3 & Knuckles! Sonic Mania+ is great, though!
I love the music on Metroid Dread, and it's my favorite Metroid game, so far..
Fantastic list! Got great suggestions from there too
Nice list but I would personally add Kaze and the wild masks
Love the list, I'll definitely be buying some of them based solely on your reviews 👍
great video. subscribed
Disney illusion island is the best game.
“Featuring music from David wise and Grant kirkhope”
Say Less. Buying right now
I wld love to get mickey,castle of illusions on switch. I used to play it on my mega drive but i think they remade it ,no? But i dunno on which system...
This is a very strong list of games!
You forgot to add Marsupialami Hoobadventure. That was a top-notch 2 d platformer
Aye here we go!
Crash 4 is my all time favorite game. I put in 240 hours to 100 percent it😎
I agree crash 4 is a little underrated. I’m really hope we get crash 5 someday soon!
I have all of the crash bandicoots on switch
@@DawayneBuffin-ho5mnu have free eshop code ?
40:36 I liked Odyssey, but I didn’t love Odyssey. It had its nice gimmick of possessing creatures. However, to me, it was a one-off. After beating the game, while I could continue playing and go back to get every individual moon, for me, at least - I kind of burned out on it. Yeah, it is largely open world - but after beating the game, you end up just going back to the kingdoms which you went through during the game, so it could get a little repetitive. Also, there are some moons which are very difficult to get, which I probably would never get anyway, like the 100 volleyball one and the 100 jump rope one, so what’s the point of trying to be a completionist?… I am just rambling right now.
Great list
My recommendation is guacamelee 1 and 2
Megaman 11 is probably my legit fave game this gen. Its just too short and music is not as good as most megaman games.... aside from that the game is amazing
PlayerEssence, I believe you've left out a few Switch games that definitely deserve being in the Top 25 list that you mentioned of in this video. But I'm just going to give you my Top 10 games instead...............
#1) Breath Of The Wild/Tears Of The Kingdom
#2) Super Mario Odyssey
#3) Animal Crossing New Horizons
#4) Lego Star Wars: Skywalker Saga
#5) Super Mario Bros Wonder
#6) Super Mario RPG
#7) Hogwarts Legacy
#8) Link's Awakening
#9) Hyrule Warriors Definitive Edition
#10) Lego Harry Potter Collection
Great job great job 👍
37:40 BTW, As much as I am a big Mario fan, I refuse to play a game with a stupid title of “wonder” in its title… Super Mario Bros. WONDER WONDER WONDER… Can’t they come up with a better name than that?!
Yeah, I don’t even want to get started, so how difficult platformer list for the switch must’ve been, how about a 2D Metroidvania souls like list lol.
2 words Hollow Knight
One of the best games ever made
It's in my top 3 all time
If you haven't played you missing out
played them all except the disney game and hollow knight.
Your missing out! Hollow knight is one of my favourite games of all time!
Home is where you duke the hardest 😐
Girlfriend got this one for Christmas super Mario brose wonder
What's wrong with Samus Returns?
I think Sonic Mania, Rayman Legends, Cuphead, and Shovel Knight should've been higher on your list. Crash games are nowhere near the same level of quality, even though they're also fun.
YEEE another amazing top 25!
Megaman X4 is at least top 2 Megaman game ever
Mega man 11 was the first mega man game i ever played, really enjoyed it but felt the game was too short wish there were more levels. Hope they announce mega man 12 soon
Сложная игра ?)
Great video OJ 🔥🔥🔥
No slouch because nintendo cpu can not handle fast games.
So I guess Spyro doesn’t exist
Spyro didn't do that much for me.
@@LeadMe2TheBliss Spyro 2 and 3 are awesome A and S tier 3D collectathon platformers
Girlfriend has super Mario odyssey
Girlfriend has super Mario maker 2
Also has super Mario u deluxe
Girlfriend has crash bandicoot it's about time i think on switch and xbox
Girlfriend has rayman legends
And has super Mario 3d all stars
And has bandicoot crash N.sane trilogy
👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Nah you forgot to meantion x4!!! For mega man !! Hahaha
I really dug Bro Force. Retro, pixel bit graphics. Has that comedic silliness to it. Really fun, addicting to play.
Great list