So why did the 3D platformer fade away in recent times? Was it due to lack of consumer demand, or the industry decided to shy away from them?
Playtonic is a developer made up of a bunch of former RARE devs, and the first title they worked on was the 3D platformer, Yooka-Laylee. Those who followed RARE over the years definitely saw the DNA of Banjo-Kazooie in Yooka-Laylee, but it turns out the original plan was even deeper than that.
Wouldn’t they be exclusive to the Xbox One version just like they were exclusive to the Xbox 360 versions of Sega All Stars Racing
Although since Banjo-Kazooie skins were available in every version of Minecraft, it could’ve been possible for the same to apply for Yookah-Laylee
The PS4 has a killer roster of incredible platformers. Ranging from simple 2D platformers to vibrant 3D platforming games.
No mention of Astrobot on the VR, one of the best platform titles Sony have put out
Limited Run Games has announced Mutant Mudds and Yooka-Laylee tabletop games, both of which are available for pre-order until early September 2021.
3D platformers ruled the world once, and now its time for them to make a comeback
I'm hoping this opens the eyes to the AAA developers and studios to support 3D platformers like they did back in the PS2 Era. I want ape escape, Jak and dexter, croc, tomba etc. to fill this generation up and set a different mood to the industry. Let's hope we hear some new ip's that aim for that come E3.
I know I always wanted platformers to come back. Shooters are cookie cutters mostly, not too many with personality but platformers always had personality and today's visuals could make them look gorgeous (Yooka-Laylee is a perfect example)
It'll be nice to see classic 3D platformers make a return with this. They've been mostly absent last generation, and never on the scale of Banjo Kazooie/Tooie.
That pre-Kickstarter hype did this game a lot of favors; they've utterly blasted through all their goals, and now all that's left is one final one and extra polishing funds after it. Really glad to see this doing so well.
I'm very excited about Playtonic! I played the Rare games starting on SNES. Their was this feeling back then that everything they touched was gold.
I'm backing this Kickstarter for my console copy. Hoping that many others do too for a little bit of history repeating itself.