I remember when I was a child playing Manic Miner and thinking, "This will never not be fun to me." And you know what? Even with my not fully formed, malleable kid brain, I was totally right. Manic ...

Want the tools for game art and textures but aren't sure where to start? We've interviewed dozens of games artists over the years, and we've also published many tutorials and step-by-step guides for ...

What if Elden Ring was a 2D hardcore action game with dozens of dungeons and a huge world side-scrolling world? Well, a talented fan has already depicted a single frame of this wild idea! CHECK THIS ...

Opinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own. Although game mechanics and code are fundamental aspects of games, Weiling Peng demonstrates that art truly makes the heart of a game.

Stunning 2D artwork and old school arcade gameplay combine in this new cyberpunk style shooter, but does it play as good as ...

Kristy Ambrose has been writing professionally since 2010. She dabbles in various genres, but her favorites are fantasy and science fiction. She creates everything from fanfiction to serialized novels ...

It appears that back in 2016, Bandai Namco received a pitch for a 2D Metroidvania game set in the world of Dark Souls. Pixel ...

When it comes to 2D action platformers, I don’t necessarily need them to be revolutionary. But I do expect a superb execution of the fundamentals – speed, control, and challenge – all of which the ...

I don't have any specific, clear inspiration. Instead, it's the sum of everything I've experienced, watched, played, listened to, etc. In Afterdream, you get lost in a lucid dream. A dream that feels ...

The included “Colorful Fighters” game mode features a brawler mini-game that allows up to four players to duke it out in a free-for-all! Fight against other CPU controlled characters in the Ex Stages ...

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 ...