Pronunciation

/ˈplæt.fɔːr.mər/ 🔊

Part of Speech

Noun

Definition

A platformer is a type of video game genre characterized by gameplay centered around navigating characters across platforms and obstacles, typically in a two-dimensional environment.

Examples

1. “Super Mario Bros. is a classic platformer game.”

2. “In a platformer, players often jump between platforms to progress through levels.”

Additional Information

Platformer games often feature precise timing and coordination to overcome challenges such as enemies, gaps, and moving platforms, and can vary in complexity from simple arcade-style games to intricate puzzle-platformers.