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10 best platformers that don’t star Mario or other Nintendo characters

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Michael McWhertor Polygon
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Shovel Knight
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Snake Pass
Snake Pass
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Rayman Legends
Rayman Legends
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Sonic Mania
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Psychonauts 2
Psychonauts 2
58 writers
Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series
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Astro's Playroom
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Mario
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