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Series and taxonomy

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Classification

Taxonomy profile.

Evidence-backed catalog terms
RootPlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

Matching primary root and subgenre

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12 selected entries
StarquakeStarquake1985 · 100/100Super Mario WorldSuper Mario World1990 · 96/100Super Mario World 3: A Whole New WorldSuper Mario World 3: A Whole New World2021 · 92/100Hollow Knight: SilksongHollow Knight: Silksong2025 · 91/100Metroid: Zero MissionMetroid: Zero Mission2004 · 90/100Gravity CircuitGravity Circuit2023 · 90/100Super Mario Bros. 3Super Mario Bros. 31988 · 89/100CelesteCeleste2018 · 89/100

Details

IGDB Rating 70
Metacritic 67
Released September 23, 1994
Developer Blizzard Entertainment
Publisher Virgin Interactive Entertainment (Europe) Ltd., Interplay, MacPlay, Playtronic

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Platforms

PC (Microsoft Windows)DOSMacSuper Nintendo Entertainment SystemGame Boy AdvanceSega 32XSuper Famicom

Tags

Classification CheckpointDB

Platformer › 2D Platformer

Genres

Platform Puzzle Adventure

Game Length

Main 7h
Extra 7.5h
100% 9.5h

Appears In Collections

Public Collections