Saad is a Civil Engineer, Gamer, Photographer, and an Otaku with a hidden passion for writing. He has worked both as a freelancer and a home improvement blogger. His expertise includes taking ...

2D horror games deserve a spotlight just like big-budget ones, offering unique gameplay experiences. Carrion is a thrilling ...

Hack-and-slash games with 2D art styles offer satisfying combat experiences. Dive into unique narratives and beautiful 2D ...

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 ...

Tristan Jurkovich began his career as a journalist in 2011. His childhood love of video games and writing fuel his passion for archiving this great medium’s history. He dabbles in every genre, but ...

The 2D and 3D platformers play quite differently, beyond just the latter having an extra dimension of exploration. 2D titles focus on linear levels designed around simply reaching the end, while 3D ...

Look, we need to talk about something that’s been bugging me for a while now. Square Enix goes and creates this absolutely gorgeous HD 2D art style that makes everyone’s jaws drop, and then what ...

How do you make old games attractive to modern players? Masaaki Hayasaka, the producer of the remake, explains the magic behind the HD-2D style. David Lumb is a senior reporter covering mobile and ...

Though the genre has since exploded, 2D platforming arguably owes its start to Super Mario. And even though it’s been 40 years since the first game came out, few 2D platformers have risen to the level ...

The Legend of Zelda has been going strong since 1987, with virtually every game in the series beloved for one reason or another. Each Nintendo console always has at least one Zelda game released for ...

Final Fantasy 5’s very identity is wrapped up in the fact that it’s a pixel-based game, which a remake could lean into. FF5 feels like it has more in common with the tone and style of Dragon Quest, ...

Super Mario Bros. 2 is seen as the black sheep of Mario games series. Released in 1988 for the NES and in 1992 for Japan, some players were sure they had played it before. They’d be correct, as the ...