Toys For Bob leads say they are more than happy for Spyro: A Realm Beyond to share the 3D platformer spotlight as the genre goes through a resurgence thanks to games like Astro Bot and more.
Kinda Funny Gamescast spoke to Spyro: A Realm Beyond associate creative director Lou Studdert and studio head Paul Yan. As part of that, the duo was asked how they feel about 3D platformers outside of Toys For Bob and if we're entering a so-called "Golden era" for the genre. Studdert says, "I don't know about golden era, but it's a resurgence. Definitely." This return for the genre is something he says "warms my heart because that is totally my genre of choice." He also singles out the announcement of Rayman Legends Retold, calling it "awesome," and that 2024's Astro Bot was "game of the year."