The early days of 3D platformers were a Wild West of disparate ideas and mechanics as developers circled in on what worked, and different colorful mascots with their own hooks were introduced at a steady pace. Evening Star, a new studio formed by the developers of Sonic Mania, is looking to recapture that era with Penny's Big Breakaway, a throwback platformer to the N64, PlayStation, and Dreamcast. And based on my experience so far, it's recaptured that period in gaming history with aplomb.
Penny's Big Breakaway Gameplay
A 3D platformer from the developers of Sonic Mania!