A 3D Platformer As Good As Any Mario Game
Kotaku • • technology
Key Points:
- Big Hops is a new 3D indie platformer available on PS5, PC, and Switch that excels in delivering enjoyable and fluid platforming mechanics, emphasizing running, jumping, climbing, and exploration.
- The protagonist, Hop, a talking frog, uses a unique long tongue mechanic for grappling, swinging, and interacting with the environment, which is seamlessly integrated and enhances gameplay without feeling gimmicky.
- The game features creative use of various special fruits that grant abilities like creating rope bridges or permanent grapple points, encouraging player experimentation and offering freedom in solving puzzles and exploring levels.
- Big Hops offers beautiful cel-shaded visuals, smooth 60FPS performance on PS5, and atmospheric music reminiscent of classic PS1 and
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