Nearly four decades ago, the video game industry was still figuring out its identity. Mechanics we now take for granted: tight controls, expressive level design, and meaningful player choice, were still experimental ideas being tested on limited hardware. In that environment, a single release could fundamentally shift expectations, proving that games could be challenging without […] The post One of Gaming’s Most Game-Changing Platformers Release Nearly 40 Years Ago Today appeared first on ComicBook.com .