Platformer Games

Mortal Kombat Mythologies: Sub-Zero, released in October 1997 by Midway Games for PlayStation and December 1997 for Nintendo 64, is a spin-off from the *Mortal Kombat* fighting series

Zelda II: The Adventure of Link, known as *The Legend of Zelda 2: Link no Bōken* in Japan, is a 1987 action-RPG developed and published by Nintendo for the Famicom Disk System (1987) and NES (1988).

Super Metroid, known as Metroid 3 in Japan, is a 1994 action-adventure platformer developed by Nintendo R&D1 and published by Nintendo for the SNES.

Metroid II: Return of Samus, released in November 1991 for the Game Boy by Nintendo R&D1, is the second *Metroid* game and the first handheld entry in the series.

Metroid: Zero Mission, released in February 2004 in North America and April 2004 in Europe/Japan by Nintendo R&D1, is a Game Boy Advance remake of the original *Metroid* (1986) with enhanced gameplay and visuals.

Metroid Fusion, known as Metroid 4 in Japan, is a 2002 action-adventure platformer developed by Nintendo R&D1 and published by Nintendo for the Game Boy Advance.

Blackthorne (released as Blackhawk in some European countries) is a 1994 cinematic platformer developed by Blizzard Entertainment and published by Interplay Productions.

Castlevania: Circle of the Moon: The first *Castlevania* title on the GBA, it’s a launch title and a *Metroidvania*-style game set in 1830.

Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse, known as *Akumajō Densetsu* in Japan, is a 1989 action-platformer developed and published by Konami for the Famicom (1989) and NES (1990/1992).

The second Castlevania game, it shifts from linear platforming to a non-linear, open-world format, influencing later *Metroidvania* games.

The first entry in the Castlevania series, it follows vampire hunter Simon Belmont in 1691 as he enters Dracula’s castle to slay the Count, armed with the Vampire Killer whip.

Super Adventure Island, known as Takahashi Meijin no Shin Bouken Jima in Japan, is a 1992 side-scrolling platformer developed and published by Hudson Soft for the SNES.

Hudson's Adventure Island IV, known as Takahashi Meijin no Bouken Jima IV in Japan, is a 1994 side-scrolling platformer developed by Now Production and published by Hudson Soft for the Nintendo Famicom.

Hudson's Adventure Island III, known as Takahashi Meijin no Bouken Jima III in Japan, is a 1992 side-scrolling platformer developed by Now Production and published by Hudson Soft for the NES.

Hudson's Adventure Island II, known as Takahashi Meijin no Bouken Jima II in Japan, is a 1991 side-scrolling platformer developed and published by Hudson Soft for the NES.

Adventure Island, known as Takahashi Meijin no Bouken Jima in Japan, is a 1986 side-scrolling platformer developed by Hudson Soft for the NES.

The Uncanny X-Men, released in December 1989 by LJN for the Nintendo Entertainment System, is an action-platformer and the first *X-Men* video game.

X-Men: Reign of Apocalypse, released on September 25, 2001, in North America and later in Europe, is a side-scrolling beat 'em up developed by Digital Eclipse and published by Activision for the Game Boy Advance.

X-Men: Mojo World, released in 1996 for the Sega Game Gear by Sega is a side-scrolling action-platformer and the third X-Men game on the platform, following X-Men: GamesMaster’s Legacy.

X-Men: GamesMaster’s Legacy, released in 1995 for the Sega Game Gear, is a side-scrolling action-platformer developed and published by Sega.

X-Men: Mutant Wars, released in November 2000 in North America and March 2001 in Europe, is a side-scrolling action-platformer developed by Avit Inc. and published by Activision for the Game Boy Color.

X-Men: Wolverine's Rage, released on May 15, 2001, in North America and June 15, 2001, in Europe, is a side-scrolling action-platformer developed by Digital Eclipse and published by Activision for the Game Boy Color.

*X-Men 2: Clone Wars*, released in 1995 for the Sega Genesis, is a 2D action-platformer developed by Headgames and published by Sega. A sequel to the 1993 *X-Men* Genesis game

*X-Men*, released in 1993 for the Sega Genesis by Sega and Western Technologies, is a 2D side-scrolling action game based on Marvel Comics’ X-Men, specifically inspired by the 1989 *X-Men: Pryde of the X-Men* animated pilot.

Mega Man X, known as *Rockman X* in Japan, is a 1993 action-platformer developed and published by Capcom for the SNES.

Mega Man Zero, known as *Rockman Zero* in Japan, is a 2002 action-platformer developed by Inti Creates and published by Capcom for the Game Boy Advance.

Mega Man, released in 1995 for the Sega Game Gear, is an action-platformer developed by Freestyle, published by U.S. Gold, and licensed by Capcom, exclusively in North America.

Mega Man 7, known as *Rockman 7: Shukumei no Taiketsu!* in Japan, is a 1995 action-platformer developed and published by Capcom for the SNES. The seventh mainline entry in the *Mega Man* series

Mega Man 6, known as *Rockman 6: Shijō Saidai no Tatakai!!* in Japan, is a 1993 action-platformer developed and published by Capcom for the NES. The sixth and final *Mega Man* game on the NES

Mega Man 5, known as *Rockman 5: Blues no Wana!?* in Japan, is a 1992 action-platformer developed and published by Capcom for the NES. The fifth entry in the *Mega Man* series