Wonder and Super Mario Odyssey representing the IP's 2D and 3D types at their peak ... releases rather than classics that ape ...

4. New Super Mario Bros. Wii Released in 2009, New Super Mario Bros. Wii is a traditional 2D platformer that revitalized the classic Mario formula. It features precise controls, charming visuals ...

New tricks and a classic style give Nintendo's latest Zelda a more casual, puzzly feel. And finally, Zelda's the star.

Astro Bot has been hailed as the best 3D platformer since 2017. But what are the other contenders for Mario Odyssey's throne?

One of the best things about the flagship Super Mario games—the likes of Galaxy, Galaxy 2, and Odyssey—is the incessant ...

Cosmic Canines is a 2D platformer that will appeal to fans of Mario, Sonic, and even Shadow. It’s now available on Steam and ...

EPIC Games Store gives away free games every week, and the latest offering features a particularly good selection of titles.

Rugrats: Adventures in Gameland feels like an HD remaster of an unearthed Game Boy Color game. One that didn’t receive ...

These games also take a Mario-ish approach to their design and ... Shovel Knight might be a 2D platformer, but it's one of the best, and like Astro Bot, it also features a cameo from Kratos.

You’re moving left to right on a 2D plane ... This makes each stage in Super Mario Bros. Wonder feel like a world unto itself. The platformer is approachable for players of all ages, but ...

Unlike modern cutting-edge titles such as Black Myth Wukong or The Talos Principle 2, The Plucky Squire utilizes Unreal Engine 4 tech. It is a stellar showcase of visuals while not being too demanding ...

As a platformer genre fan, there's nothing better than feeling you have freedom to explore. Despite not being open world like Super Mario Odyssey ... Thankfully, each of the classic 2D platforming ...