![]() Okay, so Record of Lodoss War: Deedlit in Wonder Labyrinth may have a title that reveals sod all about the game. Platforms: Steam, PS4/5, Switch, Xbox One, Series X/S Record of Lodoss War: Deedlit in Wonder Labyrinth But it’s a lot of fun and features some of the trademark brilliance in level design you’d expect here. is a fine entry into the more retro styled Mario.ĭirected by Masataka Takemoto (and not the legendary Shigsy Miyamoto), it’s not on the level of, say, Super Mario World. Nintendo’s genius is best served in open 3D world Mario titles, but New Super Mario Bros U. Nintendo’s foray into 2D Mario titles is rare these days, with this 2012 outing on the Wii U (ported to the Switch in 2019) one of the modern examples. ![]() Still, well worth your time if you want to relive a hardcore NES experience. But we do think the game bogs itself down in a ridiculous difficulty level, not least with the precision perfection absurdity of some of the bosses. Then it shifts into 16-bit later on.Īt its best it’s fantastic. Sabotage’s unique take here is the title makes graphical transformations, starting like an 8-bit NES Ninja Gaiden. Platforms: Steam, GOG, Epic, PS4, Switch, Xbox OneĪn action-packed 2D platformer from 2018, The Messenger is a tough-as-nails romp with a focus on ninja acrobatics. You control various shapes and help them reach some form of AI emancipation in a classic video game narrative of anti-gravity friendships. There’s a running narrative from Danny Wallace describing Thomas’ search for freedom and understanding. It’s minimalistic in design, but doesn’t hold back from creative goals. And good old platforming, puzzle solving fun. Platforms: Steam, OS X, Linux, PS4, Switch, Xbox One, Android, iOSĪ perennial indie game favourite, Thomas Was Alone balances existential musings alongside a witty script. One to consider if you’ve tried all the more famous indie games. It’s very colourful and engaging, plus has a great little soundtrack to go with it. It moves at a hell of a rate and is super fast-paced. But we think the game has a lot of psychedelic peaks, relying on its flying principle alongside puzzle-platforming mechanics.Īs the sprite character Flyn, you have the ability to double jump, float, and fly through levels collecting items. From November 2012, it’s slipped into obscurity. We consider FLY’N to be an underrated gem. The usual map exploration and powering up is there, too, but all with that gut wrencher of a monster twist. Controlling the monstrosity you are is a lot of fun and wiping out those SOB humans is also a bit of a treat. Your job? To consume and destroy the humans who DARED to imprison you!Įlements of Metroidvania abound in this fast-paced, eerie title. The horror! The reversal horror of Carrion! In this creepy wonder, you take on the role of an amorphous being that’s a bit of a freakshow. Platforms: Steam, GOG, Epic Games, macOS, Linux, PS4, Switch, Xbox One ![]() ![]() The goal? Head out into a grimy, crime-ridden city and blast everything to smithereens! Great fun and we had a blast with our time on it. There’s a neo-noir theme going on with extras from RoboCop and the like. It plays like so many Mega Drive (Genesis) classics, with added dollops of Metal Slug in there. If mayhem, death, and destruction are your thing then HUNTDOWN is the run-and-gun game for you. Platforms: Steam, GOG, Epic Games, Linux, macOS, PS4, Switch, Xbox One, Android, iOS ![]() Take on each level, die due to (usually) chainsaws, try again, die, try again, and etc.Įventually, you’ll reach the Holy Grail of finishing a level! Rewarding as it is punishing, it’s a fine title and will delight the gamer who likes punishment. Platforms: Steam, GOG, Linux, OS X, PS4, Switch, VitaĪ longstanding indie classic, Super Meat Boy helped define a new genre of precision platformers with sky-high difficulty levels. If you like this list, you can also check out our guide to the best indie games of all time. We updated this list from 30 to 50 on January 1st 2023, meaning there’s a whole chunk of new gaming potential here. Oh yes, we review this list regularly to accommodate the best new titles we discover. The result? The top 50 best modern 2D platformers available right now. Righto, what are the best modern 2D platforming games? As we have a love for side-scrollers, a marvellously inventive genre, we figured we’d gather together the best ones we’ve played since 2010. ![]()
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