Running and Jumping for Joy
Platform Games are among the easiest type of games to produce. Composed of a few sprites for the player and enemies, add a few backgrounds, sprinkle liberally with obstacles. Simple right. Wrong. Platform gamesHere are the picks for Open Source Platform Games that do all of that right.
Mario's Children
Why mess with a proven success? Some of the following games stick to the formula laid down by Nintendo, some radically depart, but all of them owe their existence to our favorite little Italian pipe fixer.
Secret Maryo Chronicles
To call SMC a Mario clone is an understatement. Combining several elements from the long list of Nintendo's Mario games roster, SMC is familiar, yet fresh. The graphics pay homage to it's inspiration, and still manage to be original. You'll find everything you loved about Mario in this Maryo, the power ups, turtles, clouds, vines and pipes. It is the little things that make this game stand out as not just another clone. The dust at the characters feet when he slides, the screen transition when Maryo dies, and the many other tiny details added really show he passion of the developers. The music and sounds of Maryo are top notch. If you are a fan of Mario, SMC is a must play, get it here.
SuperTux
Super Tux is a clone of the Super Mario games, replacing the plumber with Tux, the Linux mascot. Tux is a penguin. The environments he explores are tailored to his habitats, lots of ice, fish, etc. SuperTux comes with an in game level editor, giving you the ability to create your own SuperTux adventures. Slide over to grab SuperTux here.
Super Mario War
Its stomp or be stomped in this multi-player Mario game with several unique game modes. Mario with capture the flag, you bet. With a slew of user created content SMW has a long shelf-life. Get Super Mario War here.
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