Slug Camargo (583) on 2/23/2008 11:27 PM · Permalink · Report

The first one plays equally good with a gamepad and with keyboard+mouse, since the camera rarely takes any odd angles.

Personally, as with most platformers, I prefer a gamepad; and I'd recommend it especially if you plan on playing the sequels, as those play much better with analog sticks. I use a generic "Euro Case"-brand dual-analog pad I bought dirt-cheap a couple years ago and so far it works like a charm on every game I tried it.