Camera behind the player is preferable for platformer games where you are concerned about your movement. Over the shoulder (offset behind the player) was popul

Camera behind the player is preferable for platformer games where you are concerned about your movement. Over the shoulder (offset behind the player) was popularized by resident evil 4. It makes sense because you want to both focus on what’s in front of you with a clear canvas for aiming while also keeping the character in view as part of the game.