What makes this especially compelling in a 2D space is how readable and precise everything becomes. Combat feels less about ...

How do you make old games attractive to modern players? Masaaki Hayasaka, the producer of the remake, explains the magic behind the HD-2D style. David Lumb is a senior reporter covering mobile and ...

The PS Store has released an interesting new PS5 RPG that’s completely free. No, this isn’t your typical shovelware, AI slop, or free-to-play multiplayer game. Plague Hunters is a full-fledged ...

Tristan Jurkovich began his career as a journalist in 2011. His childhood love of video games and writing fuel his passion for archiving this great medium’s history. He dabbles in every genre, but ...

Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook A SNES, Square Enix RPG from 1993 just got stealth-released on Xbox Series X, 32 years after its ...

The next game from Genshin Impact and Honkai: Star Rail developer HoYoverse is Petit Planet, a "cosmic life sim" that seems loosely styled after Animal Crossing with one major difference: rather than ...

Though the genre has since exploded, 2D platforming arguably owes its start to Super Mario. And even though it’s been 40 years since the first game came out, few 2D platformers have risen to the level ...

Nintendo’s July 31, 2025 Partner Showcase Direct was a great moment for both The Legend of Zelda and Square Enix fans. Not only did players get the first in-depth look at Hyrule Warriors: Age of ...

Combat and exploration are the focuses of The Adventures of Elliot demo. You can experiment with some weapons for short or long-range combat. From the classic sword to literal bombs you leave on the ...

A brand-new action RPG from the creators of Octopath Traveler and Bravely Default—The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales combines stunning HD-2D visuals and exciting action-adventure gameplay ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. A brand-new HD-2D action-RPG from Square Enix has been announced during today's Nintendo Direct presentation. The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium ...

Square Enix has announced Octopath Traveler 0, the third installment in the HD-2D RPG series. The new Octopath Traveler game will allow users to customize their own protagonists for the first time.