Banjo-Kazooie

Why recommended

• Presents large, open levels where players are tasked with finding multiple 'Stars' by completing various objectives, mirroring Banjo-Kazooie's Jiggy collection.
• Criteria — A quintessential Adventure game focused on exploration and discovery, with Action elements in Mario's diverse move set and enemy encounters.
• Many stars require precise platforming, environmental puzzle-solving, and skillful execution of Mario's acrobatic moves, providing a consistent challenge.

Why recommended

• Features a dynamic duo (Jak and Daxter) exploring diverse environments, collecting power cells and orbs, much like Banjo and Kazooie's Jiggies and notes.
• Criteria — Blends Adventure through exploration and uncovering ancient secrets with fluid Action combat and platforming challenges.
• The platforming segments require precision and timing, offering a satisfying level of challenge for players who enjoy mastering movement and abilities.

Why recommended

• Offers a rich, interconnected world with distinct themed areas, encouraging exploration to find hidden cages and Lums, similar to Banjo-Kazooie's hub world and level design.
• Criteria — The core gameplay loop is a mix of Adventure through discovering new areas and Action through combat and environmental puzzles.
• Features challenging platforming sequences and boss battles that demand skill and strategic use of Rayman's abilities, providing a good level of difficulty.

Why recommended

• Features incredibly fluid and versatile character movement, allowing for complex and satisfying platforming challenges that demand precision and timing.
• Criteria — Combines deep Adventure through exploration of a sprawling, interconnected world with fast-paced, engaging Action combat against mythological foes.
• The game is designed with a high skill ceiling, presenting challenging boss fights and intricate platforming sections that require mastery of Sargon's abilities.