R etro games may not have the same graphics or quality-of-life features as modern titles, but it’s hard to beat some of the old gems when it comes to charm. Better yet, many of ...

The RNG-based loop of try, die, then try again offers plenty of room for genre overlaps with the best shooters, 2D platformers, the best strategy games, and plenty of card games. All of these ...

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This Ghibliesque 2D platformer charts the adventures of a young swordswoman and her bond with a magical white wolf as they fight to defend their idyllic home from a dangerous corruption.

Whether you're into retro jumping or precise platformers like Astro Bot, this list of the best PS5 platformer games is a great showcase of the classic genre! Original released on the Nintendo Wii, ...

director Masahiro Sakurai. It was nothing like the original 2D platformers and instead a mix of an on-rails and third person shooter. That might sound a little limited but Kid Icarus: Uprising ...

So, it can be hard to imagine that a compelling open-world game can keep players engaged even if it boasts 2D visuals. Plenty of video games let you play the role of a Samurai, but not many let ...

Antonblast just launched in 2024, but it looks like a long-lost side-scrolling platformer from the 16-bit era of the SNES or Sega Genesis. That’s not just due to the fantastic pixel art.

While Mario might get all the credit as Nintendo’s platforming king, he’s far from the only character that can deliver. While Donkey Kong has to stand in Mario’s shadow, some of Nintendo’s ...