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.

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