What's your favorite platformer?

[T2KFreeker]

Yeah man, with a system that, like many systems at the time, survived quite a bit on platformers, what's your favorite one? It's a rough one because there are so many amazing games in the genre on this system. I dare say that there are even some here that are as good as some of the slickest shooters on the system. I have to go with either of the Legendary Axe games. I know that the second game isn't really a true blue sequel, but it was executed so well and is such a solid game it's hard for me to put one ahead of the other. Runner up is easily Ninja Spirit. Amazing game. It's awesome how if your game had ninjas in it at this time you usually had something awesome!  Yes, props does come from me too on Bonk, but I feel more in the mascot category on it and that is a bit different, isn't it?

[Otaking]

mmm...  currently thinks it's Jackie Chan unless Dracula X is counted as a platformer.

[Lilgrafx]

Yes, props does come from me too on Bonk, but I feel more in the mascot category on it and that is a bit different, isn't it?

Mascots don't have their own genre, they're platformers! That being said Bonk's Revenge is my favorite really nice cartoony graphic and solid gameplay. Silver medal goes to Ninja Spirit and Bronze to Legendary Axe. I've enjoyed Shockman quite a bit too, but so of those later levels are tedious. 

[Tatsujin]

drac x
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saigo no nindou
pc genjin
shubibinman 3
wonderboy III monster lair
takahashi meijin no shinboukenjima
bikkuriman warudo

[TheClash603]

Dragon's Curse
Cadash
Camp California

Depending on the day, my order will change.  On a side note, I like Bonk quite a bit, but I can't put it with the best games.

[motdelbourt]

I'm sure there are some better ones, but currently, Legend of Hero Tonma. I used to think it was a bit crap, but getting it on the Wii and playing it on a nice big TV has made me realize how much fun is to be had. It's got a little of Ninja Spirit, with the jumping and fast pace.

Same situation with New Adventure Island. It's perfect for playing a level here or a level there. It would have driven me nuts playing it in one sitting (not sure if you can actually save).

[Lilgrafx]

Same situation with New Adventure Island. It's perfect for playing a level here or a level there. It would have driven me nuts playing it in one sitting (not sure if you can actually save).

There's not, but there is a cheat code to skip worlds. The first time I beat it I used it like a save point, the second time I beat it was for the "Completeing every US turbo game" thread. For that I did it in on sitting, it's really not too bad.

[Tatsujin]

Dragon's Curse

I knew I missed one big out.

[Bernie]

Super Mario Brothers.....    I shall duck out now...  lmao

[Nando]

Super Mario Brothers.....    I shall duck out now...  lmao

some other titles to consider:

Toshi Tenso Keikaku - Eternal City
Faussette Armor
Genji Tsushin Agedama

[hoobs88]

Parasol Stars

[_joshuaTurbo]

New Adventure Island.

Drac X and Ninja Spirit are in a whole category by themselves!!

[Necromancer]

Lots of great titles mentioned so far, but where's the love for Son Son II?

[Arkhan]

This is the TURBOB CATEGORY

no Japans allowed!

I choose Bonk 1

[nodtveidt]

Jungle Bros.