[Why do people like collectathons?]

On 11/9/2017 at 12:58 PM, Harvey said:

As a Platform gamer I have this to say.

Platform games regardless of whether 2D-3D were always about collecting things whether its to 100% the game or not. Never once have I encountered a platform game that doesn't have things to collect or does not have a straightforward goal.

Platform games are made in such a way that you would like to collect said stuff or accomplish levels to earn an in-game achievement like a gold game save slot or a slot that says 100% showing a medal.

Platform games are always straightforward and generally do not offer much of replayability. The only replay value that platform games have is to 100% them otherwise, there's not much to do in such games. If you just want to beat a Kirby game, go ahead and do it. But if you want a challenge out of it, then 100% it because that's where Kirby games are at.

If you're just someone who wants to play a quick game and then try something else, platform games work as well because of their simplicity. Its just that straightforward.

 

 

I know this is a ridiculously old thread, but have you ever played Sly 2 or Sly 3? These platformers are not about collectables. (Sly 3 didn't even have clue bottles.)

[Why do people like collectathons?]

I know this is a ridiculously old thread, but have you ever played Sly 2 or Sly 3? These platformers are not about collectables. (Sly 3 didn't even have clue bottles.)