The Legend of Zelda series may be blowing minds with games like Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom, but its humble beginnings as a top-down 2D action adventure RPG are still widely beloved to ...

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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 ...

Gaming has come a long way over the last few decades, and while the cynic in me loathes many aspects of 'modern gaming,' the medium has made mighty strides. Fans of the SNES have to check out this ...

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Super Mario’s 40 year history is a testament to all the different ways you can make a little guy run from left to right across a screen. Nintendo’s line of 2D Mario platformers has gone through three ...

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2D Zelda games offer mind-bending gameplay, tight level design, and a cozy aesthetic worth celebrating. Echoes of Wisdom shakes up the top-down format by putting Princess Zelda in the protagonist role ...

The Legend of Zelda has been going strong since 1987, with virtually every game in the series beloved for one reason or another. Each Nintendo console always has at least one Zelda game released for ...