Tag: 2.5D

Banchou Tactics trades fantasy armies for Japanese school gang rivalries, delivering stylish tactical battles centred on knockback, combos and clever positioning. Its story plays things relatively safe, but its distinctive setting and satisfying combat give this delinquent showdown plenty of personality.

R-Type Dimensions III continues its effort to honour a classic arcade legacy, with meaningful boss adjustments, ongoing gameplay refinements, and a welcome free digital artbook that helps shape a more polished and authentic return to the relentless challenge of R-Type III: The Third Lightning.

There was a time when you could walk into an arcade, feed a few coins into a machine, and spend the next hour beating...

Kong: Survivor Instinct delivers an intriguing ground-level Monsterverse adventure in which one desperate father must navigate a collapsing city, manipulate terrifying Titans and fight for his daughter's survival beneath the shadow of Kong.

GUTS turns fighting game conventions inside out with hilarious limb-based combat, ridiculous characters and wonderfully gruesome comebacks, making it a bloody good party brawler, even if its competitive ambitions are limited.

A charming and wonderfully cosy Halloween adventure in which a runaway mummy, magical platforming, sweet treats and playful mini-games create a delightful seasonal treat for the whole family.

Metroid Ravenous looks like a fierce evolution of Samus' 2D adventures, combining savage energy-draining mechanics, fluid new abilities, dangerous alien ecosystems and a personal quest for revenge into what could become one of the Nintendo Switch 2's most exciting adventures.

Port of Jumanah! is a colourful, wonderfully cheerful underwater roguelite that blends snappy combat, Arabian pearl-diving heritage and an eccentric cast of companions into a compact adventure. Its short campaign may leave dedicated roguelite fans wanting more, but its warmth, personality and gorgeous 2.5D presentation make every dive beneath the waves a pleasure.

Some games quietly introduce themselves before inviting you to settle into their world. Mexican Ninja is absolutely not one of them. It bursts through the door,...

Mad King Redemption brings classic arcade brawling into a dark fantasy roguelite world, delivering satisfying combat, four distinct heroes, and plenty of dangerous choices. It may not reinvent the beat ’em up, but when the fists start flying, the action is hard to resist.