The 3D platformer is quintessentially Nintendo. As famous as games like Crash Bandicoot, Spyro, and Astro Bot are, they all live in the shadow of (and often owe a debt of gratitude to) the big N.

Update: This article was originally published in January of 2025, but has since been updated. The full reveal of the Nintendo Switch 2 is finally upon us, with a Direct scheduled for April 2nd, and we ...