Ah, the humble jump. This gravity-defying manoeuvre has been with us since our medium started utilising a 2D side-scrolling perspective, but it’s a concept arguably rooted in board gaming, when players would “jump” over one another to reach a faraway space. Since Super Mario Bros., the jump has been integral to platforming; it’s a liberating, freeing movement, allowing players to traverse deadly spike traps and leap over enemies to avoid unnecessary conflict. Of course, most games also feature lateral movement … [Read more...]