Mario could have all the appeal as a character, but without engaging worlds to explore he wouldn't be much of a star – ...

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 ...

Mario’s 40th anniversary is right around the corner.

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The Metroidvania genre is full of memorable classics that can hang with the best of the original franchises that give the ...

Tinykin offers a combat-free platforming experience with adorable creatures to solve tricky traversal puzzles creatively. Outland merges bullet hell mechanics with Metroidvania elements, requiring ...

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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 ...

Art of Vengeance is a 2D action-platformer, players will often need to think in 3 dimensions in order to succeed.

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