Usually, we wouldn’t create a separate category for platformers, but rather include them within the action genre. But there were so many quality platformers in 2008, that it demanded a separate category. Here are the nominees for IndianVideoGamer’ Best Platformer of 2008:
Braid
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Published by: Microsoft Game Studios
Genre: Platforming
Platform(s): Xbox 360 (XBLA)
Available in India: Yes
Metacritic score: 93
LittleBigPlanet
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Published by: Sony Computer Entertainment
Genre: Platforming
Platform(s): PS3
Available in India: Yes
Metacritic score: 95
Mirror’s Edge
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Published by: EA
Genre: Action/Platforming
Platform(s): Xbox 360, PS3
Available in India: Yes
Metacritic score: 79
Prince of Persia
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Published by: Ubisoft
Genre: Platformer
Platform(s): Xbox 360, PS3, PC
Available in India: Yes
Metacritic score: 86
Ratchet & Clank Future: Quest for Booty
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Published by: Sony Computer Entertainment
Genre: Platformer
Platform(s): PS3
Available in India: Yes
Metacritic score: 76
Winner gets:
LittleBigPlanet (PS3) – courtesy Milestone Interactive
Prince of Persia (PC) – courtesy E-Xpress Interactive
Prince of Persia T-shirt – courtesy E-Xpress Interactive
Mirror’s Edge (Xbox 360) – courtesy EA
Click here to vote for your choice at the IndianVideoGamer Community forums
Metacritic scores courtesy metacritic.com
