The Super Mario series serves as the franchise's anchor video game series with its classic side-scrolling platform gameplay.

Any engine can work with effort, but some have shorter learning curves - such as Unity, GameMaker, and Godot. RPG Maker is best for turn-based RPGs, Clickteam Fusion for simpler 2D games, and Monogame ...

Super Mario Bros. Wonder was an unfiltered banger. From its visual style to the barrage of new ideas found in almost every level, it was everything we wanted after a few too many New Super Mario Bros.

2D adventure pixel art dungeon editor Super Dungeon Maker will leave Early Access and launch for Switch via Nintendo eShop and PC via Steam on May 3 for $19.99 / €19.99, developers FIRECHICK and ...

Up until this year, game engines were not something most gamers had to give much thought to beyond the one or two seconds their logos might appear while a game was loading. That's why this news about ...

Silksong, Shinobi, and Ninja Gaiden are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to 2025's bounty of 2D platformers.

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. During the June Nintendo Direct, Mario was back in the spotlight with a new 2D adventure game. Super Mario Wonder looks similar in style to the New ...

Evolution is finally on Steam. This game plays well on Steam Deck and is a must-grab for Neptunia fans everywhere.

Action Games Ninja Gaiden Ragebound is a perfect distillation of the series' 37-year legacy and an absolute highlight of Summer Game Fest Action Games Ninja Gaiden 4 finally makes its 13-year overdue ...

Watch the Game Overview Trailer for Terminator 2D: No Fate, a 2D action retro platformer developed by Bitmap Bureau. Players can get an overview of what this classic arcade-style game has to offer ...