Nintendo’s line of 2D Mario platformers has gone through three distinct eras since 1985 – the original game revived the video ...

Mario games like Super Mario Bros. set the standard for 2D platformers. Switch offers a variety of 2D platformers beyond Mario, like Sonic Mania and Pizza Tower. Diverse titles like Kirby Star Allies ...

While the renowned Prince of Persia trilogy has always been close to my heart, I thoroughly enjoyed the new approach of The ...

The Nintendo 64 was an innovative console for the Nintendo and video games as a whole. It was an early step into bringing 3D animation into console video games, with many launch titles using its tech ...

Super Meat Boy offers addictive, tough-as-nails 2D platforming with precision challenges. No Time To Explain offers a unique experience with lasers and a mental challenge. Little Nightmares combines ...

With 2020 set to see the much-anticipated release of Super Meat Boy Forever, the return of Team Meat's monstrously tough twitch platform series, we've gathered the 2D platformers that'll have you ...

The platformer genre is as popular as ever despite facing stiff competition from dozens of other games. From 2D sidescrollers to 3D exploration extravaganzas, both kinds have their own niche. Over the ...

2D platformers are one of the oldest genres in video games, and while they may not be as popular as they were in the genre’s heyday, they’re still relevant, especially on weaker, portable hardware ...