Platform games typically feature characters who run a gauntlet of platforms and other obstacles. In these games, players try to take out bad guys; jump over hazards; avoid dangers; solve puzzles and search for power-ups that temporarily or permanently increase their powers. These games feature bosses-ultra-powerful bad guys that are hard to defeat.

A 2D platform game is two-dimensional-the characters simply run from one side of the screen to the other-in a side-view. A 3D platform game is one that features a character who runs into the screen-the action is viewed from behind. The characters are free to run and jump in any direction and the game worlds have depth. Popular platform games include: Rayman and Donkey Kong.

definition - Platform Game