Sound Shapes is not the best platformer you'll ever play, but this Vita and PlayStation 3 game deserves your attention for its accessible level editor and playful visualizations of sound.
Tony Hawk Pro Skater HD mixes together the first two games in the series with a visual upgrade. The result is an excellent foundation with some painful, old-school design.
PlayStation 3 exclusive Dyad draws inspiration from titles such as Rez and Tempest, artfully transcending these roots to create something that is both fresh and blissfully addictive.
The newest Xbox Live Arcade release is a frustratingly difficult platformer, and yet it'll keep some players coming back for more. It's a game only mad men and those who hate themselves could love.