These titles are offered in both physical and digital formats. Many listings show physical editions, while several entries are available as digital downloads or labeled digital editions.
Control options include standard button and analog stick input, with motion controls available on supported systems. Local co-op is supported in some titles: a second player can join on a separate controller to operate a companion character while the primary player controls the main hero.
Several entries include assistive options such as an Assist Mode that grants extra health and fall recovery, modes where certain characters cannot take damage, and unlockable badges that aid recovery or extend air time to make platforming easier.
Online features vary but commonly include cooperative and competitive play with friends, visible player silhouettes or live shadows to show other players' approaches, and standees left by others to help with recovery. Some entries offer sharing or invite options so friends can play together even if they don't own the game. Participant limits differ by title—examples in listings range up to about 12 players for certain modes.
Multiplayer varies by title. Many side-scrolling games support local co-op on one system with up to three friends and offer online play with similar friend limits. Some editions support larger sessions—examples include up to 11 players online or up to seven via local wireless—and at least one listing shows a total player range extending from 1 to 12 depending on the mode.
