A strange little side quest
Even a quick game like Banditboy sits on top of decades — and sometimes centuries — of ideas. Sonic the Hedgehog launched in 1991 and turned speed itself into a defining platform-game mechanic. It also connects to a different milestone: Archery first appeared at the Olympic Games in 1900 and returned permanently to the programme in 1972 after a long absence. So a round of Banditboy is not just a quick distraction; it is a tiny stop on a much longer platform games timeline.
