original: As long as the platform mechanic remains a prominent part of the gameplay, it may still correctly be termed a platformer.
simplifications: As long as the gameplay has platform mechanics, it can still be called a platformer. As long as the platform mechanic remains an important part of the game, it will be called a platformer. If the platform mechanic remains a prominent part of the gameplay, it can still be called a platformer. As long as the platform mechanic stays a big part of the gameplay, it may still be called a platformer. Once the platform mechanic remains a prominent part of the game-play, it may still be termed a plat-former. Any game that uses the platform mechanic in a significant way can be called a platformer. As long as the platform mechanic is a prominent part of the gameplay, it can correctly be termed a platformer. As long as the platform mechanic remains a prominent part of the gameplay, it can still be called a platformer. As long as the platform mechanic remains a important part of the game-play, it may still be called a "platformer". It may still be termed a platformer if the platform mechanic remains a prominent part of the gameplay.