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Astro Bot's been widely praised for its polish, attention to detail and the way it plays, drawing comparisons with Mario - for many, the undisputed king of 3D platformers.

From BBC • Sep. 6, 2024

Even so, a few hosts like Stewart have featured projects by filmmakers and authors who otherwise wouldn’t receive exposure on major TV platformers.

From Salon • Jul. 12, 2024

Nothing beats the precision of a mouse in first- and third-person shooters, but for me, a keyboard is no match for an analog stick in racing games or platformers.

From The Verge • Nov. 23, 2021

Urquhart: Going back to Mario 64, what I love about 3D Mario games—and 3D platformers more broadly—is this feeling of freedom.

From Slate • Feb. 23, 2021

That's the patter of the platformers; and don't they jest give tongue!

From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 102, January 9, 1892 by Various