jumping
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Jumping Puzzles In MMORPGs Are Good, Actually
Games are full of deadly enemies from zombies to dragons, but most share one enemy in common: gravity. Pits, ledges, canyons, moving platforms. No matter what setting players are in, there’s always some reason to jump. Some games even offer tricky obstacle courses. These jump puzzles are both joyous and frustrating. They are unsung juggernauts…
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A Moment Of Pure Movement Bliss, Courtesy Of Valley
Blue Isle Studios’ indie action-adventure game Valley begins with the player slowly hoofing it through a verdant wilderness. Just as it begins to feel like another walking simulator, they find the L.E.A.F. exoskeleton, and movement becomes a joy.
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The Man Who Does The Impossible In Super Mario 64
Before the world knew him as Mario, Nintendo’s iconic plumber had a simpler name: Jumpman. That name makes sense, when you think about it: Mario is defined by his ability to jump.. But lately, I’ve become fascinated by the people who play — and beat — Super Mario 64 without jumping a single time.