Something is enduring about pixel art that keeps drawing us back. A handful of coloured squares shouldn’t have much power, yet somehow they carry stories, emotions, whole worlds. Retro visuals were ...

We’d play this if it was real (pic: YouTube) A fan has recreated the original Pokémon game with the graphics from Octopath Traveler and it looks very impressive. There are plenty of indie games, and ...

If you’re a game developer crafting 2D games on Mac OS X, you might be interested in Sugar Cube Software’s Cocoa Sprite Kit (CSK). The company has released its ...

One of the most striking features of the Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake is its visual overhaul. The game employs a unique blend of 2D sprites and 3D environments, creating a nostalgic yet fresh ...

The original Dragon Quest 7 on the PS1 was the last mainline instalment to feature 2D, sprite-based visuals exclusively — and ...

The world of NES emulation hasn't been all that exciting since the late '90s, when NESticle provided "good enough" emulation accuracy and stability for any NES game out there (though there has been a ...

One of the most intricately drawn 2D fighters in SNK’s classic era. Play it if you like... Street Fighter 3, Fatal Fury, The Rumble Fish and simple but technical 2D fighting games. Format: PS4, PS ...