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Before the rise of VGA graphics and CD-based adventures, Arctic Adventure (DOS) stood out as one of the most charming platformers of the early 90s. Developed by Apogee Software in 1991, the game sent players to the frozen north with treasure hunter Nevada Smith, blending classic platforming action with exploration, simple puzzles, and the unmistakable shareware magic that defined Apogee's early catalog.

When the platforming genre began shifting into full 3D worlds in the late 90s, Rayman 2: The Great Escape (N64) emerged as one of the most polished, imaginative, and memorable games of its generation. Released by Ubisoft in 1999, Rayman 2 abandoned the 2D style of its predecessor and leaped into 3D with incredible confidence, delivering lush environments, engaging characters, and finely tuned gameplay that earned it instant classic status on the Nintendo 64.