Though the genre has since exploded, 2D platforming arguably owes its start to Super Mario. And even though it’s been 40 ...

From Super Mario Bros. Wonder to Super Mario Maker, the staple Nintendo franchise still boasts some solid 2D platformers.

Nintendo was a pioneer in such controls for 2D platformers, and for a long time, they seemed to be the only company that could do it right.

Silksong, Shinobi, and Ninja Gaiden are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to 2025's bounty of 2D platformers.

In the early Dragon Quest games, it followed the JRPG tradition of not being able to directly control your allies immediately. Instead, tactics would be selected. However, you can tell them what to do ...

This review of Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection is based on the PS5 version, with a code provided by the game’s publisher. It’s available on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch and PC.

There's a lot to love in these action-packed hack-and-slash games, delivered in charming 2D art styles and graphics.

A selection of the 8 best 2D games that flopped in 3D, including iconic series that still exist today, and famous mishaps.

Tormented Souls and Signalis pay homage to classic games with optional tank controls. Tomb Raider 2 improved upon its predecessor with new features. Resident Evil and Silent Hill 2 use tank controls ...

Astrolabe Games will publish Pixel Trash-developed 2D Metroidvania game ANATINE, formerly titled Duck Boy, for unspecified consoles and PC (Steam), the company announced. A release date was not ann… ...