Tag: 2D

Ground Zero Hero throws bullet-hell survival, roguelite progression and mutation madness into a radioactive blender, creating a chaotic, surprisingly addictive apocalypse in which every enemy defeated brings you one step closer to becoming the ultimate wasteland monster.

Arcade Archives 2 NINJA EMAKI resurrects a fascinating piece of 1980s arcade history, blending colourful ninja action, helpful magic scrolls and relentless old-school difficulty with HAMSTER's excellent modern features. It may show its age, but Shinbei's fight against the spirit army remains an entertaining reminder of how much fun a simple arcade adventure can be.

While online multiplayer is absent and a little repetition eventually appears, this remains one of the most enjoyable and thoughtfully designed family party games available today.

Beach Volleyball Boys: Hot Spike serves up a colourful mix of arcade volleyball, character-driven storytelling and summer romance, with a likeable cast and a thirty-day countdown that gives every choice a little more weight. It may not offer the deepest sporting simulation, but its combination of accessible matches, meaningful relationships and multiple endings makes this a surprisingly warm and enjoyable trip to the beach.

Little Sim World turns everyday life into a charming little adventure, giving you a home to decorate, skills to develop and a colourful community to join. It can occasionally overcomplicate the simplest routines, but beneath the micromanagement lies a warm and welcoming life sim with plenty of personality and a world that feels surprisingly easy to call home.

Gravity Paws turns a lost dog's journey home into a charming gravity-bending platforming adventure. With responsive controls, clever environmental puzzles, plenty of secrets and a wonderfully likeable canine hero, it delivers a simple idea with plenty of personality.

Grayland Remastered turns a tiny bird into an unlikely hero, sending it soaring through a colourless world of war, radiation and loss. Simple mechanics and a short campaign cannot diminish the emotional weight of this beautifully bleak adventure.

TOUKI DENSHOU ANGEL EYES is a fascinating blast from the 32-bit era, combining frantic aerial combat, eight distinctive fighters and wonderfully dated visual experimentation. It may show its age, but Console Archives gives this forgotten Tecmo fighter the modern conveniences it needs to fly again.

Arcade Archives 2 V'BALL proves that you do not need a complicated sports simulation to have a great time. With frantic two-on-two matches, satisfying power spikes and plenty of old-school arcade charm, this Technōs classic remains an absolute beachside blast.

Choppa: Rescue Rivals is a colourful blast of Saturday-morning nostalgia, blending responsive helicopter controls, chaotic rescue missions and wonderfully silly local multiplayer. It may keep its mechanics simple, but its charm, personality and arcade spirit make every trip into the cockpit feel like a little slice of gaming history brought back to life.