Nintendo is recruiting level designers to make 2D action games, according to Nintendo Life. Nintendo tweeted out a job listing on it's Japanese account, which links to a job asking for applicants with ...

There are a ton of different 2D games starring Sonic the Hedgehog, and you may be wondering just which the best and the worst are, so we’ve compiled this ranked list to help you out. As a note before ...

The world of 2D video games is rich with classics that have stood the test of time, offering a blend of nostalgic charm and timeless gameplay. From the iconic Mario series to the challenging Mega Man ...

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The “Exploration Platformer,” or “Platformer Adventure,” or... you know what, let’s just call it like it is: the Metroidvania is a genre that has truly blossomed over the last decade or so. It has ...

Above all else, the driving force behind Mario's success is exquisite game design – something that is acknowledged by players and game designers alike. "Mario games have a timeless charm and wide ...

The remake of the first game in the Dragon Quest series comes with an expanded and more colorful magical worlds for old and new fans to enjoy.

Super Mario Galaxy and its sequel are back on Nintendo Switch 2, but are Mario’s space adventures truly the peak of Nintendo’s 3D platformers?

Black Mermaid's challenging action-platformer Moonscars is built on its mystery, dropping you into its unforgiving and nonlinear 2D world that's filled to the brim with all manner of monsters that are ...