Methodical / Slow Action Platformers

I don’t have a solid definition and the title is not precise. Direct control, non-‘cinematic’.

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Demon’s Crest (SNES) - Capcom, 1994
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ActRaiser 2 (SNES) - Quintet, 1993
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Odallus: The Dark Call (PC) - Joymasher, 2015
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Castlevania Chronicles (Playstation) - Konami, 2001
Akumajō Dracula (X68000) - Konami, 1993

Rastan comes to mind, with its excellent, tinny music.

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The Legendary Axe (PCE) - Victor Interactive Software, 1988

and its successor


The Astyanax (Arcade) - Jaleco, 1989
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Chippoke Ralph no Daibouken (Playstation) - New Corporation, 1999
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Black Jewel (PC) - Oscar Celestini, 2017
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Curse of Issyos (PC) - Locomalito, 2015


Cursed Castilla / Maldita Castilla EX (PC) - Locomalito, 2016
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Castlevania The Lecarde Chronicles 2 (PC) - Migami, 2017
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Wonder Boy in Monster Land. This game doesn’t look like anything special at first but it’s super addictive. Structured like Spelunky in some ways (also, maybe Spelunky counts itself?)

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Assault Suits Valken (SNES) - NCS Corporation, 1993


Front Mission Gun Hazard (SNES) - Omiya Soft, 1996
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Ghost’n Demons (PC) - BonusJZ, 201?
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:bat::latin_cross::dagger:

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sorry for the spam

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how dare you post Blackthorne

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Snake Pass!