SportsJuly 18, 2026
platformer
/ˈplætfɔːrmər/
Definition
A video game genre characterized by navigating characters across platforms, obstacles, and gaps, often requiring precise jumps.
Etymology
The word is derived from the noun 'platform' (from the Middle French 'plate-forme') plus the agent suffix '-er.' It emerged in the 1980s to describe games where jumping between raised surfaces is the primary gameplay mechanic.
In the news
The article uses the term to describe an indie football game, highlighting how game developers often blend sports themes with the jumping and movement mechanics traditional to platformers.
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