Indie 3D Platformer Big Hops Launches on Windows With Launch Discount
Developer Chris Wade has released a new physics-based 3D platformer on itch.io, currently available with a 10% discount for Windows users.
Indie developer Chris Wade has released Big Hops, a new 3D platformer for Windows, via the digital storefront itch.io. The game is currently available for $18.00, which represents a 10% discount off the standard price.
The 3D platformer genre has seen a resurgence in the indie space recently. Usually, this involves collecting hundreds of shiny objects while a colorful mascot makes noises that would concern a medical professional. Big Hops seems to take a slightly different approach. The developer describes it simply as "a new kind of 3D platformer," suggesting a focus on mechanics over collect-a-thon tropes.
Gameplay footage showing the physics-based movement in Big Hops.
Physics-Based Traversal
Based on the release trailer, the gameplay relies heavily on physics-based movement rather than rigid animation cycles. The player controls a bipedal creature that must navigate complex environments using momentum and gravity. It looks less like a traditional Mario game and more like a test of kinetic energy management.
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