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Rob - DinosaurBytes @dinosaurbytes.bsky.social · 5h

So often feels like big outlets don't have anyone on staff that actually likes 3D platformers, so they all get snubbed.

I just wish they didn't still hold so much weight with the general public :/

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Rob - DinosaurBytes @dinosaurbytes.bsky.social · 4d

Besides the obvious.... Muppet Monster Adventure! The idea of classic Universal monsters mixed with The Muppets is genius (and was almost a movie), throw in 3D platforming and I'm totally sold!

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Rob - DinosaurBytes @dinosaurbytes.bsky.social · 11d

This sort of thing always irks me more than it should... Super Bust A Move will forever be the sore thumb of my PS2 collection lol

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Rob - DinosaurBytes @dinosaurbytes.bsky.social · 13d

Is it a bunch of extra work to make all friendly NPCs react to Flit's attacks? Yes.
Am I doing it anyway because funny?... Also yes.
(Again, ignore the placeholder Spyro music I'm jammin to)

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Rob - DinosaurBytes @dinosaurbytes.bsky.social · 13d

Is it a bunch of extra work to make all friendly NPCs react to Flit's attacks? Yes.
Am I doing it anyway because funny?... Also yes.
(Again, ignore the placeholder Spyro music I'm jammin to)

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Rob - DinosaurBytes @dinosaurbytes.bsky.social · 13d

So did I lmao

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Paralysing Punch @paralysingpunch.bsky.social · 17d

Thought I'd do a part 2 and go through more upcoming, cool-looking platformers!
youtu.be/M-rzK9_EsCU

Got some games from @dinosaurbytes.bsky.social @playtonicgames.com @karatkuro.bsky.social @billiebustup.com and a bunch more.

Dare me to do a part 3.

#IndieGames #3DPlatformers

Ten More Platformers To Look Forward To

YouTube video by Paralysing Punch

youtu.be

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Rob - DinosaurBytes @dinosaurbytes.bsky.social · 28d

A few neat additions to help Flit feel more grounded as you explore levels!
Her wings bend if they collide with walls, she'll also push against a wall if you run into it and will now reorient to match the slop of a standable incline!
(Again ignore the AE music I'm jamming to...)

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Rob - DinosaurBytes @dinosaurbytes.bsky.social · 28d

A few neat additions to help Flit feel more grounded as you explore levels!
Her wings bend if they collide with walls, she'll also push against a wall if you run into it and will now reorient to match the slop of a standable incline!
(Again ignore the AE music I'm jamming to...)

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Rob - DinosaurBytes @dinosaurbytes.bsky.social · 28d

So you're telling me this dinosaur bytes? 🦖

Playtonic @playtonicgames.com · 28d

Rextro is making a big comeback with his own game, Rextro Bytes Back! 🎮 Exclusively in Yooka-Replaylee... but his little legs can only move so fast. 🦖

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Rob - DinosaurBytes @dinosaurbytes.bsky.social · Aug 29

Be honest, if you found out that platypuses came from another planet, would you even be surprised? 🦇
(Ignore the placeholder music from another level)

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Rob - DinosaurBytes @dinosaurbytes.bsky.social · Aug 26

One of my favourite 3D platformer design features is when a level loops round on itself to let you explore from another perspective 🦇

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Rob - DinosaurBytes @dinosaurbytes.bsky.social · Aug 29

Be honest, if you found out that platypuses came from another planet, would you even be surprised? 🦇
(Ignore the placeholder music from another level)

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Rob - DinosaurBytes @dinosaurbytes.bsky.social · Aug 26

Far too early to talk about platforms tbh. My last game came to Switch though, so there's always a possibility!

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Rob - DinosaurBytes @dinosaurbytes.bsky.social · Aug 26

Maybe once or twice (a month).

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Rob - DinosaurBytes @dinosaurbytes.bsky.social · Aug 26

One of my favourite 3D platformer design features is when a level loops round on itself to let you explore from another perspective 🦇

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Rob - DinosaurBytes @dinosaurbytes.bsky.social · Aug 25

The "grounded" feeling of it is a big part of why it's still my favourite Mario game. Very little in the way of random floating shapes or abstract level design (outside of the self-contained FLUDDless bits). I love that kinda stuff, when the world is built to make the platforming geo blend in!

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Abomi Nation (WISHLIST MONSTER RIFTS!) @orangepylongames.bsky.social · Aug 25

🌀CROSSOVER #14/30: Clive 'n' Wrench by @dinosaurbytes.bsky.social

Dr. Daucus' most reliable minion, the Helper Imp, joins Abomi Nation from the world of this 3D platforming collectathon!

More crossovers every day on Kickstarter!
Full post: www.kickstarter.com/projects/470...

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Rob - DinosaurBytes @dinosaurbytes.bsky.social · Aug 24

Indeed... Never truly giving up hope though!

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Rob - DinosaurBytes @dinosaurbytes.bsky.social · Aug 24

Taught myself to make replica Muppets back in 2019. Purely because Muppet Monster Adventure never had any official merch, despite being the best video game of all time... Still the only one I ever made lol

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Rob - DinosaurBytes @dinosaurbytes.bsky.social · Aug 20

Screw my phone's alarm clock, I just got an upgrade 🐸

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Rob - DinosaurBytes @dinosaurbytes.bsky.social · Aug 18

Well worth the effort though!
(Ignore the music, I'm just vibing to some Soichi Terada 🐵)

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Rob - DinosaurBytes @dinosaurbytes.bsky.social · Aug 18

Thank you!
And it's this one: youtu.be/s5K0_-GPleQ

Ape Escape SSMM Soundtrack - Night of the Undead Monkey

YouTube video by chaffXgrenade

youtu.be

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Rob - DinosaurBytes @dinosaurbytes.bsky.social · Aug 18

For me Max has always fit my specific workflow better, but there's definitely some "what I'm used to" bias there (been using it since I was a teenager). May well be worth giving a shot if you can "find a way" to try it out 👀

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Rob - DinosaurBytes @dinosaurbytes.bsky.social · Aug 18

3DS Max (thought I'd use Blender if I didn't already have it lol)

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