Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement was recently unveiled, and its presentation makes a compelling argument for fully ...

Games like Inside prove 2D platformers can have gripping ... it provides a nice blend of retro design and modern quality.

New 2D Metroidvania Fallen Tear The Ascension is a beautiful combination of fast combat and platforming with a JRPG inspired ...

Because I’m struggling to think of a combat system I’ve enjoyed in a 2D game more ... combat and boss design despite somewhat samey missions Red Candle Games’ first major achievement ...

Every man and his dog has taken a swing at the formula – where the game ... The combat has an expert sense of weight, pace, and speed while the visual and audio design makes everything readable ...

HD-2D Remake is ... bygone era of video games in the best ways while proving it still has the stuff to hang with the fancy, modern RPGs. Despite the unabashedly old-school design, it does manage ...

Magic Design Studios' 2D roguelike is coming ... as a result. Most of the game consists of 2D combat, light platforming, and a roguelike presentation that sees Death becoming gradually more ...

Straightforward but rewarding turn-based combat paired with a classic hero ... Square Enix’s other HD-2D games like Octopath Traveler and Live A Live were perfect for playing in short bursts ...

the game delivers a compelling narrative, as Yi’s vengeful journey unfolds in a realm shaped by both mysticism and advanced technology. • MASTER 2D SEKIRO-LITE COMBAT Engage in fast ...

and Lies Of P—I knew the 2D combat-and-exploration game would probably scratch that perfectly timed itch. More surprising was the way I’ve been charmed by the hand-drawn, fluid look of its ...

Regarded by many as the pinnacle of 2D platforming, Super Mario World is a masterclass in game design. It introduced Yoshi, Mario's lovable dinosaur companion, and featured innovative use of ...