The best 2D platformers: from Sonic Mania to Celeste, here's what to play - It’s not just Mario: there’s a surprising variety of titles out there ...

Whether it’s 2D sidescrollers or 3D sandboxes, the platformer is a foundational video game genre. Run, don’t walk, to play the best games about jumping as skillfully as possible.

For Gimmick 2, the approach the developers of this cutesy 2D platform game - first released ... everyone - it’s a pretty tough platformer in a very cute skin - it’s a rewarding love letter ...

But Donkey Kong Country Returns HD is still a competent update and easily the best way to play one of the greatest 2D platformers Nintendo has released this century.

Jumping is such a foundational verb that elements of the platformer can be found just about anywhere, from 2D sidescrollers to 3D action adventures to today’s open-world sandboxes. Pure ...