25 Unforgettable Moments In Video Game Physics

18. Swinging Your Brother With Your Other Brother - Brothers

Brothers: A Tale Of Two Sons is chock-full of tandem, dual-stick controls that mirror the unbreakable connection its sibling protagonists share. Double-brother-swinging up the side of a giant's mountain lodge is perhaps the tamest task appointed to these two sons, but even the simplest commands speak volumes by the story's riveting conclusion.

17. Grand Theft Grappling Onto A Jet As It Takes Off... Just 'Cause You Can - Just Cause 2

The grappling hook in Just Cause 2 had a garden variety of gameplay applications: you could zip from tree to tree with an endless parachute. Players could tether guerrilla thugs to gas canisters or yank them in for a swift kick to the face. Avalanche Studios went a step further and let us grapple onto any vehicle within reach... even if it was in motion.

16. Hopping, Flipping And Audibly Whooping Like A Lunatic - Super Mario 64

The 3rd dimension made a huge impact on platforming adventure games and Super Mario 64 set the stage. Its airtight sprint and jump controls made such a flawless transition to 3D, we didn't even need a proper level to have fun with them. No gamer will ever forget those periods of aggressive spacing out and just jumping around because it felt good.
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