Ratchet and Clank (2016)
If you are unaware, Ratchet and Clank(2016) is a “remake” of the original 2002 PS2 title, Ratchet and Clank, taking on and improving its gameplay while the plot instead follows the 2016 movie. Don’t let this deter you though, the story may not be the best and not directly tied to the events of the main series but it has the best gameplay in the franchise (as of writing). The games feature fast-paced gun-play action with a plethora of ridiculous weapons that makes the enemies dance, explode or even turn into sheep. This game has been free on several occasions so you likely already have it in your library and its short length makes it easy to digest and is perfect for beginners to the series,
Ty the Tasmanian Tiger Remastered
Originally released in 2002, Ty the Tasmanian Tiger takes you through the serene view of Australia’s outback as you battle to collect the rare Talismans to stop Boss Cass and his army of lizards from destroying Ty’s home. The first game is a short and sweet collectathon with a few extra challenges sprinkled in to keep the gameplay varied and offers a surprising amount of visual variety in its setting and the visuals have seen a sizeable face-lift with some quality of life features like motion control aiming and better loading times included too. The sequel is due to release soon so it’s the perfect time to adopt Ty into your library!
SpongeBob Squarepants: Battle For Bikini Bottom Rehydrated
A remake of the cult classic licenced game, Battle for Bikini Bottom Rehydrated is a colourful and delightful collectathon bursting with personality and references to the first few seasons of the kids show that any fan of the sponge will adore and appreciate. But even if you’re not a fan of the show, the game boasts a colourful range of levels that would fit into any 3D platformer with ease and are bursting with challenges, collectables and dialogue exchanges to keep you entertained throughout. The remake has lost a little bit of the charm of the original and can feel a little too polished at times but if you have yet to experience the PS2 title it is a great time that is worth completing.
So there are my picks for accessible 3D platformers on modern systems, if you’re interested in purchasing any of these titles there is an affiliate link to a wishlist with most of them here!
Were there any hidden gems I missed? Let me know either here or on Twitter so I can check them out too!
Video game completionist and 3D platformer connoisseur, Riley is a fan of the whimsical frenzy of bright and colourful characters that blessed us in the late 90's. Their favourite game's are Spyro, Persona 5 and Super Mario Sunshine.
