These five 2D platformers didn't blow the doors off of fans at the time, but deserved much more love than they got.

PONCHO is an inventive 2D platformer that allows you to hop between layers in a third dimension. PONCHO tells the story of a robot who awakes to discover a post-apocalyptic world where humanity has ...

2D platformers offer a diverse range of experiences for every type of gamer, from casual to challenging. Games like Inside ...

Retro Affect has taken to the PS Blog to announce a new 2D puzzle platformer for PS3 and Vita called Snapshot. In the game, you control a robot named Pic who carries a high-tech camera that captures ...

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 ...

Elias Rodriguez graduated from UCLA with a B.A. in English and got his Master's Degree in Secondary English while in Teach for America--a program to help children in low-income communities get ...

Nathan is a lifelong gamer, harkening back to a misspent youth blasting Kirby Superstar and Super Mario All-Stars on his bedroom floor. Some of us are that old. This began a long-term love affair with ...

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 ...

Chris Birsner is a writer and journalist who most recently worked as an editor at Anton Media Group on Long Island. He is a 2018 graduate of Hofstra University. He enjoys playing Nintendo Switch, ...

Maddie Fisher is a writer, journalist and game developer. She was born and raised on the east coast, having started working in games journalism over fifteen years ago. She tends to enjoy musical ...