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Console titles like Tomba 2 and the Crash Bandicoot series replicated the basic design of a 2D platformer, but still incorporated pseudo-3D visuals and mechanics.

It's also just an astoundingly well-crafted platformer, with varied level design and tight controls. Check out a bit of footage below. For more free PC games, you can follow that link.