With the original Super Mario Bros. game turning 40 this year, it’s time to look back on which games nail those core tenants and which struggle to make it past the first goomba. Here’s every 2D Super ...

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 ...

Something is enduring about pixel art that keeps drawing us back. A handful of coloured squares shouldn’t have much power, ...

Gaming has come a long way over the last few decades, and while the cynic in me loathes many aspects of 'modern gaming,' the medium has made mighty strides. Fans of the SNES have to check out this ...

The Legend of Zelda series may be blowing minds with games like Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom, but its humble beginnings as a top-down 2D action adventure RPG are still widely beloved to ...

What are the best 2D Mario games? We rank every side-scrolling platformer in the Nintendo mascot's history.Super Mario’s 40-year history is a testament to all the different ways you can make a little ...

The Soulslike genre has never relied on photorealism or grand open worlds to make its mark. Instead, it thrives on atmosphere, challenge and an intricate web of mechanics that ask players to earn ...

This review of Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection is based on the PS5 version, with a code provided by the game’s publisher.

Minecraft's 2D fan art showcases a new perspective on the popular sandbox game, sparking creativity in the community. The game's infinite creative possibilities have inspired fans to create unique ...