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| publisher = Nitrome
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| platforms = [[iOS]]<br>[[Android OS|Android]]
| platforms = [[iOS]], [[Android OS|Android]]
| released = December 17, 2014
| released = December 17, 2014
| genre = [[Platformer]]<br>[[Action video game|Action]]
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'''''Platform Panic''''' is a [[platform game]] for [[iOS]] and [[Android (operating system)|Android]]. It was developed and published by British studio [[Nitrome]] and was released on December 17, 2014. The goal is to navigate throughout the levels, avoiding the various enemies and spikes. The game is inspired by platform games from the [[fourth generation of video game consoles]]. The game received generally positive reviews and reactions from critics.

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'''''Platform Panic''''' is a [[Platformers|platformer]] and [[Action game|action]] video game for [[iOS]] and [[Android (operating system)|Android]]. The game was released on December 17, 2014. It was developed and published by Nitrome. The aim of the game is to navigate the protagonist throughout the levels, whilst avoiding the various enemies and spikes. ''Platform Panic''<nowiki/>'s graphics are very retro, and the music in the game is similar. The game received generally positive reviews and reactions from critics.<ref name=":0" />


== Development ==
== Development ==
An [[indie game]], ''Platform Panic'' was published by the developer, Nitrome.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.metacritic.com/game/ios/platform-panic/details|title=Platform Panic|website=Metacritic|access-date=July 3, 2016}}</ref> It's release date was on the 17th of December in 2014.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=http://www.metacritic.com/game/ios/platform-panic|title=Platform Panic|website=Metacritic|access-date=June 23, 2016}}</ref> The game was created for both the [[iOS]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/platform-panic/id940103464?mt=8|title=Platform Panic on the App Store|website=App Store|access-date=July 4, 2016}}</ref> and [[Android (operating system)|Android]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nitrome.platformpanic&hl=en|title=Platform Panic - Android Apps on Google Play|website=play.google.com|access-date=July 4, 2016}}</ref> operating systems. On January 28, 2015, the game received a major update.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://toucharcade.com/2015/01/28/platform-panic-gets-character-upgrades-in-new-update-available-now/|title='Platform Panic' Gets Character Upgrades in New Update, Available Now|date=January 28, 2015|website=TouchArcade|access-date=July 3, 2016}}</ref> The update added character upgrades and special abilities for each one of them. Prior to this update, characters were merely cosmetic and had no effect on gameplay.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|url=http://modojo.com/article/9955/2014-12-31-platform-panic|title=Platform Panic|website=Modojo|access-date=July 3, 2016}}</ref>
An [[indie game]], ''Platform Panic'' was published by the developer Nitrome.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/platform-panic/details/?platform=ios-iphoneipad|title=Platform Panic|website=Metacritic|access-date=July 3, 2016|archive-date=January 9, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150109163007/http://www.metacritic.com/game/ios/platform-panic/details|url-status=live}}</ref> Its release date was December 17, 2014.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/platform-panic/critic-reviews/?platform=ios-iphoneipad|title=Platform Panic|website=Metacritic|access-date=June 23, 2016|archive-date=April 12, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160412080544/http://www.metacritic.com/game/ios/platform-panic|url-status=live}}</ref> The game was created for both the [[iOS]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/platform-panic/id940103464?mt=8|title=Platform Panic on the App Store|website=App Store|access-date=July 4, 2016|archive-date=April 22, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160422025300/https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/platform-panic/id940103464?mt=8|url-status=live}}</ref> and [[Android (operating system)|Android]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nitrome.platformpanic&hl=en|title=Platform Panic&nbsp;– Android Apps on Google Play|website=play.google.com|access-date=July 4, 2016|archive-date=August 11, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160811075612/https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nitrome.platformpanic&hl=en|url-status=live}}</ref> operating systems. On January 28, 2015, the game received a major update.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://toucharcade.com/2015/01/28/platform-panic-gets-character-upgrades-in-new-update-available-now/|title='Platform Panic' Gets Character Upgrades in New Update, Available Now|date=January 28, 2015|website=TouchArcade|access-date=July 3, 2016|archive-date=June 30, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160630172632/http://toucharcade.com/2015/01/28/platform-panic-gets-character-upgrades-in-new-update-available-now/|url-status=live}}</ref> The update added character upgrades and special abilities for each one of them. Prior to this update, characters were merely cosmetic and had no effect on gameplay.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|url=http://modojo.com/article/9955/2014-12-31-platform-panic|title=Platform Panic|website=Modojo|access-date=July 3, 2016|archive-date=2016-08-16|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160816160947/http://modojo.com/article/9955/2014-12-31-platform-panic|url-status=live}}</ref>


== Gameplay ==
== Gameplay ==
Each game in ''Platform Panic'' begins with a robot dropping the player's chosen character into the level.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=http://www.pocketgamer.co.uk/r/iPhone/Platform+Panic/review.asp?c=63092|title=Platform Panic Review|website=Pocket Gamer|access-date=June 23, 2016}}</ref> Once the game starts, the player's task is to avoid the enemies and other obstacles, whilst leaping from platform to platform.<ref name=":4">{{Cite web|url=http://toucharcade.com/2014/12/29/platform-panic-review/|title='Platform Panic' Review - Retro Style, Modern Structure|date=December 29, 2014|website=[[TouchArcade]]|access-date=July 3, 2016}}</ref> Coins can also be collected during gameplay, and these can be used to purchase new characters, and to upgrade existing ones.<ref name=":2" /> The character is controlled by using simple touch screen controls; the player never stops moving, and the only way to change it's path is by swiping up on the screen to make it jump.<ref name=":1" />
Each game in ''Platform Panic'' begins with a robot dropping the player's chosen character into the level.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=http://www.pocketgamer.co.uk/r/iPhone/Platform+Panic/review.asp?c=63092|title=Platform Panic Review|website=Pocket Gamer|date=22 December 2014|access-date=June 23, 2016|archive-date=9 June 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160609065205/http://www.pocketgamer.co.uk/r/iPhone/Platform+Panic/review.asp?c=63092|url-status=live}}</ref> Once the game starts, the player's task is to avoid the enemies and other obstacles, whilst leaping from platform to platform.<ref name=":4">{{Cite web|url=http://toucharcade.com/2014/12/29/platform-panic-review/|title='Platform Panic' Review&nbsp;– Retro Style, Modern Structure|date=December 29, 2014|website=[[TouchArcade]]|access-date=July 3, 2016|archive-date=August 14, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160814182726/http://toucharcade.com/2014/12/29/platform-panic-review/|url-status=live}}</ref> Coins can also be collected during gameplay, and these can be used to purchase new characters, and to upgrade existing ones.<ref name=":2" /> The character is controlled by using simple touch screen controls; the player never stops moving, and the only way to change its path is by swiping up on the screen to make it jump.<ref name=":1" />


In every playthrough of the game, there are multiple rooms which can be explored.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web|url=http://www.gamezebo.com/2014/12/30/platform-panic-review-infinite-platforms-infinite-pleasure/|title=Platform Panic Review: Infinite Platforms, Infinite Pleasure|last=Spencer|first=Spanner|date=December 30, 2014|website=Gamezebo|access-date=July 3, 2016}}</ref> Every room is randomly generator, and objects are placed all over the screen.<ref name=":4" /> In order to move from room to room, the player simply has to exit their current room through one of the doors one each side of every room.<ref name=":1" /> The player receives a point for each time they exit a room and enter another one.<ref name=":4" /> The goal of the game is to visit as many rooms as possible, whilst collecting coins, meaning that there is no end and each playthrough is continued into the player is killed.<ref name=":2" />
In every playthrough of the game, there are multiple rooms which can be explored.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web|url=http://www.gamezebo.com/2014/12/30/platform-panic-review-infinite-platforms-infinite-pleasure/|title=Platform Panic Review: Infinite Platforms, Infinite Pleasure|last=Spencer|first=Spanner|date=December 30, 2014|website=Gamezebo|access-date=July 3, 2016|archive-date=August 8, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160808195102/http://www.gamezebo.com/2014/12/30/platform-panic-review-infinite-platforms-infinite-pleasure/|url-status=live}}</ref> Every room is randomly generator, and objects are placed all over the screen.<ref name=":4" /> In order to move from room to room, the player simply has to exit their current room through one of the doors one each side of every room.<ref name=":1" /> The player receives a point for each time they exit a room and enter another one.<ref name=":4" /> The goal of the game is to visit as many rooms as possible, whilst collecting coins, meaning that there is no end and each playthrough is continued until the player is killed.<ref name=":2" />


The overall feel, as well as the graphics and music in the game have been described as "retro" and "nostalgic".<ref name=":1" /> The game has references to a number of characters from other games, especially retro ones.<ref name=":4" /> Some of the skins available for purchase using coins include classic icons such as [[Mario]] and [[Sonic the Hedgehog (character)|Sonic the Hedgehog]].<ref name=":3" />
The overall feel, as well as the graphics and music in the game have been described as "retro" and "nostalgic".<ref name=":1" /> The game includes skins inspired by a number of characters from other games, especially retro ones.<ref name=":4" /> Some of the skins available for purchase using coins are references to classic icons such as [[Mario]] and [[Sonic the Hedgehog (character)|Sonic the Hedgehog]].<ref name=":3" /> The game was described by Andrew Buffa from Modojo as something that "looks like it was {{Sic|take}} straight from the SNES era".<ref name=":2" />


== Reception ==
== Reception ==
{{Video game reviews|title=|MC=87/100<ref name=":0"/>|rev1=Modojo|rev1Score=4.5/5<ref name=":2"/>|rev2=[[Pocket Gamer]]|rev2Score=9/10<ref name=":1"/>|rev3=[[TouchArcade]]|rev3Score={{rating|4|5}}<ref name=":4" />|rev4=[[Gamezebo]]|rev4Score={{rating|4.5|5}}<ref name=":3"/>|rev5=Multiplayer.it|rev5Score=8/10<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://multiplayer.it/recensioni/143111-platform-panic-repetita-iuvant.html|title=Repetita iuvant|website=Multiplayer.it|access-date=July 4, 2016|archive-date=August 21, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160821060116/http://multiplayer.it/recensioni/143111-platform-panic-repetita-iuvant.html|url-status=live}}</ref>}}

''Platform Panic'' generally received positive reception from critics, with a [[Metascore]] of 87.<ref name=":0" /> The game was praised for its limited use of in-app purchases, with critics agreeing that the full game was still enjoyable without having to pay money.<ref name=":1" /> [[Gamezebo]] gave the game four and a half stars for its feel and mechanics, but was disappointed with the lack of additional game modes.<ref name=":3" /> A review by Carter Dotson from [[TouchArcade]] stated that the controls were excellent and easy to use, but criticized the game for its leaderboard, and the fact that getting onto it would most likely require in app purchases.<ref name=":4" /> Modojo generally praised the game for its simplicity and retro style, but was annoyed that the player is forced to move constantly, making the game overly difficult at times.<ref name=":2" />


== References ==
== References ==
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== External links ==
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Platform Panic
Developer(s)Nitrome
Publisher(s)Nitrome
Platform(s)iOS, Android
ReleaseDecember 17, 2014
Genre(s)Platform

Platform Panic is a platform game for iOS and Android. It was developed and published by British studio Nitrome and was released on December 17, 2014. The goal is to navigate throughout the levels, avoiding the various enemies and spikes. The game is inspired by platform games from the fourth generation of video game consoles. The game received generally positive reviews and reactions from critics.

Development

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An indie game, Platform Panic was published by the developer Nitrome.[1] Its release date was December 17, 2014.[2] The game was created for both the iOS[3] and Android[4] operating systems. On January 28, 2015, the game received a major update.[5] The update added character upgrades and special abilities for each one of them. Prior to this update, characters were merely cosmetic and had no effect on gameplay.[6]

Gameplay

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Each game in Platform Panic begins with a robot dropping the player's chosen character into the level.[7] Once the game starts, the player's task is to avoid the enemies and other obstacles, whilst leaping from platform to platform.[8] Coins can also be collected during gameplay, and these can be used to purchase new characters, and to upgrade existing ones.[6] The character is controlled by using simple touch screen controls; the player never stops moving, and the only way to change its path is by swiping up on the screen to make it jump.[7]

In every playthrough of the game, there are multiple rooms which can be explored.[9] Every room is randomly generator, and objects are placed all over the screen.[8] In order to move from room to room, the player simply has to exit their current room through one of the doors one each side of every room.[7] The player receives a point for each time they exit a room and enter another one.[8] The goal of the game is to visit as many rooms as possible, whilst collecting coins, meaning that there is no end and each playthrough is continued until the player is killed.[6]

The overall feel, as well as the graphics and music in the game have been described as "retro" and "nostalgic".[7] The game includes skins inspired by a number of characters from other games, especially retro ones.[8] Some of the skins available for purchase using coins are references to classic icons such as Mario and Sonic the Hedgehog.[9] The game was described by Andrew Buffa from Modojo as something that "looks like it was take [sic] straight from the SNES era".[6]

Reception

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Platform Panic generally received positive reception from critics, with a Metascore of 87.[2] The game was praised for its limited use of in-app purchases, with critics agreeing that the full game was still enjoyable without having to pay money.[7] Gamezebo gave the game four and a half stars for its feel and mechanics, but was disappointed with the lack of additional game modes.[9] A review by Carter Dotson from TouchArcade stated that the controls were excellent and easy to use, but criticized the game for its leaderboard, and the fact that getting onto it would most likely require in app purchases.[8] Modojo generally praised the game for its simplicity and retro style, but was annoyed that the player is forced to move constantly, making the game overly difficult at times.[6]

References

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  1. ^ "Platform Panic". Metacritic. Archived from the original on January 9, 2015. Retrieved July 3, 2016.
  2. ^ a b c "Platform Panic". Metacritic. Archived from the original on April 12, 2016. Retrieved June 23, 2016.
  3. ^ "Platform Panic on the App Store". App Store. Archived from the original on April 22, 2016. Retrieved July 4, 2016.
  4. ^ "Platform Panic – Android Apps on Google Play". play.google.com. Archived from the original on August 11, 2016. Retrieved July 4, 2016.
  5. ^ "'Platform Panic' Gets Character Upgrades in New Update, Available Now". TouchArcade. January 28, 2015. Archived from the original on June 30, 2016. Retrieved July 3, 2016.
  6. ^ a b c d e f "Platform Panic". Modojo. Archived from the original on 2016-08-16. Retrieved July 3, 2016.
  7. ^ a b c d e f "Platform Panic Review". Pocket Gamer. 22 December 2014. Archived from the original on 9 June 2016. Retrieved June 23, 2016.
  8. ^ a b c d e f "'Platform Panic' Review – Retro Style, Modern Structure". TouchArcade. December 29, 2014. Archived from the original on August 14, 2016. Retrieved July 3, 2016.
  9. ^ a b c d Spencer, Spanner (December 30, 2014). "Platform Panic Review: Infinite Platforms, Infinite Pleasure". Gamezebo. Archived from the original on August 8, 2016. Retrieved July 3, 2016.
  10. ^ "Repetita iuvant". Multiplayer.it. Archived from the original on August 21, 2016. Retrieved July 4, 2016.
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