Pandemonium!

A forgotten platforming gem from the PlayStation's momentum building years, a 2.5 dimensional side-scrolling adventure set against a fantasy setting. I'll say this from the start, the game is beautiful, vibrant colours for the time that fit each level. And if there's anything that I'll hold dear from this game for all time, it's the music, it is brilliant, the more, let's say "trippy" themes still sound like the stuff of dreams.

As for the gameplay, well, it's a platformer, jump onto or over enemies and hazards, there are two characters, Fergus, a jester, and Nikki, an acrobat. The former has a cartwheel attack, the latter has a double jump.

1996 was a great year for gaming, seeing the start of many franchises, all classics for good reason, but whenever anyone mentions games of that year, Pandemonium! is first to my mind. Enjoyable as a moppet, enjoyable as an adult.