Top 5 Greatest 2D Platformers

2D platformers have a long and varied history in the world of gaming. Ever since Mario first stomped on Goombas, 2D platformers have taken gamers on many different exciting adventures. While it is impossible for one person to play every sidescrolling platformer ever made, I believe these five games represent what can make the genre stellar. As I discussed in my list of the greatest Super Nintendo games, this game broke new ground for the platforming genre. Yoshi’s abilities, such as eating enemies to make eggs, flutter jumping, and even morphing into vehicles, brought new depth to the platforming experience. Every level offers an exciting new adventure, complete with cheery music and gorgeous, cartoony graphics. Let’s be honest; a list of the greatest 2D platformers could be filled exclusively with Mario games. However, Mario’s latest 2D adventure stands out even in his plethora of stellar titles. In addition to clever level design, new power-ups, and multiple playable characters, the “Wonder” feature sends