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Hive is a modern project management platform that emphasizes action and analytics. It offers flexible project views (Kanban, Gantt, Table, Calendar), native chat, and Hive Notes for meeting agendas. Its 'Actions' are automations that connect to 1000+ other apps via Zapier. Analytics provide insights...
Why this score
Hive scores 8.4/10 due to its extensive feature set, including flexible project views and robust integrations. However, the limited free plan options and higher cost compared to some competitors bring down the score.
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Released in 1995 for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island is a 2D platformer developed and published by Nintendo. The game distinguishes itself through a unique, hand-drawn pastel art style that resembles a storybook. Players control various Yoshis as they car...
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Canonical critical acclaim, enduring best-of-all-time reputation, exceptional art and level design; divisive Baby Mario crying is the main criticism.
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Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove is a 2017 compilation developed and published by Yacht Club Games. It bundles several retro-style, 2D side-scrolling platforming campaigns featuring the titular Shovel Knight, including Shovel of Hope, Plague of Shadows, Specter of Torment, and King of Cards. The compil...
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Outstanding critic and user ratings, precise controls, expansive campaign collection, and lasting indie prestige; deliberate retro conventions limit universal appeal.
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Soulcalibur II is a 3D fighting game developed by Namco in 2000. It’s notable for its expansive crossover story blending Japanese mythology, samurai warriors, and fantasy characters like Ajax and Cassandra. The game offers complex sword combat mechanics and strategic depth appealing to players inter...
Super Ghouls 'n Ghosts is an action platformer developed and published by Capcom for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System, released in Japan in 1991 and in North America in 1992. It is the third main installment in the Ghosts 'n Goblins series, following Ghosts 'n Goblins and Ghouls 'n Ghosts. Pl...
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SNES classic with enduring acclaim for presentation and challenge, though consensus notes extreme difficulty and some punitive design.
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Turrican II: The Final Fight is a 1991 run-and-gun platformer by Factor 5, released on Amiga and later other platforms, widely celebrated for Chris Hülsbeck's dynamic musical score and large open levels.
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Amiga classic widely praised for music, scale, and technical achievement, though run-and-gun sprawl feels dated to some players.
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Ghouls ‘n Ghosts is an arcade action-platformer where players control Shinpei, tasked with rescuing his twin sister Nanaho from the clutches of Igor and the evil monsters of Dai Makaimura. The gameplay focuses on fast-paced combat against a variety of grotesque enemies, utilizing swords and other we...
Sonic the Hedgehog CD is a 1993 platform game for Sega CD where the player defends Little Planet from Doctor Robotnik. The game utilizes time travel mechanics, allowing players to navigate alternate stage versions with varied layouts and visuals. It also features new characters, Amy Rose and Metal S...
The Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy is a compilation of three platforming games originally developed by Naughty Dog in the late 1990s. Developed by Vicarious Visions and published by Activision in 2017, the collection features fully remade versions of the original titles with high-definition graphic...
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Strong reviews and sales, faithful presentation, and substantial three-game value; inconsistent difficulty, collision behavior, and aging level design drew criticism.
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Freedom Planet 2 is a 2D action-platformer developed and published by GalaxyTrail, an independent studio led by designer Sabrina DiDuro. Released in 2022, it is the sequel to Freedom Planet (2014), a game inspired by classic Sega Genesis platformers. The sequel features four playable characters—Lila...
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Strong sequel reception, improved systems and character variety, praised by genre fans though still niche and occasionally overstuffed.
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Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins is a portable adventure game for the Game Boy released in 1992. It features Mario’s quest to return to his island and defeat Wario, utilizing familiar platforming mechanics with expanded abilities inspired by *Super Mario World* and *Super Mario Bros.* 3. The game...
Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers is a platform game created by Capcom for the Nintendo Entertainment System. Based on the Disney animated series, it launched in North America, Japan, and Europe between 1990 and 1991. The title achieved sales of roughly 1.2 million copies globally, including an arcade ver...
Gravity Circuit is a 2D action-platformer video game developed by Domesticated Ant Games and released in 2023. It is influenced by the Mega Man X and Mega Man Zero series, presenting a single-player campaign where players control a robotic character who battles through levels and acquires abilities...
Why this score
Strong indie acclaim from Mega Man-inspired design, tight controls, and combat depth, with modest reach limiting broader consensus impact.
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Donkey Kong Jungle Beat is a 2004 GameCube platformer where the titular character confronts multiple evil kings within a jungle setting. Gameplay involves side-scrolling levels with collecting items and battling enemies while utilizing the DK Bongos for rhythmic action. The game was developed by Nin...
Bionic Commando Rearmed is a 2008 platformer developed by GRIN and published by Capcom, serving as a high-definition remake of the 1988 NES title Bionic Commando. The game preserves the original's distinctive grappling-hook mechanic—where the protagonist uses a bionic arm to swing through levels—whi...
Why this score
Well-regarded remake praised for grappling mechanics and modernization, despite some difficulty spikes and less enthusiasm for later ports.
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BattleBlock Theater is a 2013 platform game created by The Behemoth and released on Xbox 360, PC, Mac, and Linux. Developed after Alien Hominid and Castle Crashers, it was initially launched on Xbox Live Arcade in April 2013. A recent announcement detailed plans for a quality-of-life update and futu...
Wonder Boy in Monster Land is a platform game released in 1987 and 1988. Set eleven years after the first Wonder Boy, it depicts a takeover of Wonder Land by a dragon named MEKA and his forces. Players control Wonder Boy as he navigates twelve levels to confront and defeat the dragon and restore Won...
Joust is a classic 1980s arcade platformer developed by Williams Electronics. Players control knights riding birds and compete in side-scrolling action against other knights on buzzards. The game’s unique combat system, relying on precise maneuvering and aerial attacks, made it a popular and challen...
Pepper Grinder is a 2024 indie platformer by Ahr Ech inspired by Drill Dozer, in which the player character bores through terrain using a handheld drill to build momentum across short, arcade-style levels.
Why this score
Well-reviewed indie platformer praised for drilling mechanics, momentum, and polish, with some notes on short length and uneven bosses.
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Cyber Shadow is a 2021 side scrolling action platform game created by Finnish developer Aarne Hunziker under the Mechanical Head Studios name and published by Yacht Club Games. Players control a cybernetic ninja named Shadow through the ruined city of Mekacity, using precise movement, melee attacks,...
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Strong retro action-platformer reception, praised for controls, boss design, and authenticity, with criticism for harsh late-game difficulty.
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Azure Striker Gunvolt 2 is a 2D action-platformer developed by Inti Creates and released for the Nintendo 3DS in 2016. As a direct sequel, the game introduces Copen as a fully playable second protagonist alongside the returning Gunvolt, offering players two distinct campaigns with unique movement an...
Why this score
Improved sequel reception, dual protagonists and sharper mechanics praised, though still niche and sometimes criticized for narrative excess.
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EveryAction is a cloud-based CRM platform primarily used by progressive organizations for digital fundraising, grassroots advocacy, and constituent relationship management, integrating tools for email, SMS, and peer-to-peer campaigns.
Penny's Big Breakaway is a 3D platforming video game developed by Evening Star and released in 2024. The game was created by a team including developers who previously worked on Sonic Mania, with Christian Whitehead serving as creative director. Players control Penny, a young street performer who us...
Why this score
Positive critical reception for expressive movement and style, tempered by camera, readability, and difficulty-spike complaints.
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Bionic Commando is a 1987 Japanese platformer that pioneered a unique gameplay mechanic: a grappling hook weapon. Developed by Capcom, it blends military action with science fiction themes and offers fast-paced run-and-gun experiences. The game’s innovative design and distinctive soundscape make it...
Freedom Planet is a two-dimensional action platformer developed and published by indie studio GalaxyTrail, initially released in 2014. The game was heavily influenced by the Sega Genesis era of platformers, particularly the Sonic the Hedgehog series, featuring high-speed traversal and anthropomorphi...
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Cult-favorite Sonic-inspired indie praised for speed and combat, with criticism for story interruptions, uneven pacing, and rough edges.
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Super House of Dead Ninjas is a fast-paced action platformer developed by Megadev and released in 2013. The game tasks players with descending a towering, enemy-filled fortress, combining retro-style pixel art with roguelike progression systems. Players utilize a variety of weapons and ninja abiliti...
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Very positive user reputation and favorable reviews praise speed, combat, replayability, and responsive controls; repetition, visual clutter, and limited recognition cap consensus.
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Gunvolt Chronicles: Luminous Avenger iX is a 2019 2D action platformer developed and published by Inti Creates. It is a spinoff of the Azure Striker Gunvolt series, focusing on the character Copen, a skilled fighter equipped with a versatile exoskeleton and a dash mechanic. The game is designed arou...
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Well-liked spinoff centered on Copen's mobility and combat, with criticism for brevity, repetition, and familiar structure.
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Alex Kidd in Miracle World is a platform game for the Master System, initially launched in Japan in November 1986 and later internationally throughout 1987. The title was subsequently integrated into various Master System and Master System II console models. A remake, Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX,...
Superfrog is a retro action platformer originally created for the Amiga in 1993. It features frantic scrolling gameplay and a comedic chase mechanic as players control a frog attempting to thwart a villainous scheme. Developed by Team17 and Bubball Systems, the game gained popularity through ports t...
Mega Man & Bass is a side-scrolling action game developed by Capcom blending shooter and platformer mechanics. Released in 1998 for the Super Famicom, it features Mega Man and Bass as playable characters navigating underwater levels filled with enemies and bosses. The game’s innovative use of naval...
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What leads the Action Platform ranking?
Hive currently leads the Action Platform results with a displayed score of 8.34/10. This is an editorial ranking result for the items included on this page, not a universal verdict for every use case.
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