Monkey Island creator Ron Gilbert has called time on his previously teased but largely under the radar RPG. Back in May of last year, I first caught wind of the developer's 2D pixel art RPG, which he ...
How do you make old games attractive to modern players? Masaaki Hayasaka, the producer of the remake, explains the magic behind the HD-2D style. David Lumb is a senior reporter covering mobile and ...
Tristan Jurkovich began his career as a journalist in 2011. His childhood love of video games and writing fuel his passion for archiving this great medium’s history. He dabbles in every genre, but ...
Nintendo’s July 31, 2025 Partner Showcase Direct was a great moment for both The Legend of Zelda and Square Enix fans. Not only did players get the first in-depth look at Hyrule Warriors: Age of ...
Combat and exploration are the focuses of The Adventures of Elliot demo. You can experiment with some weapons for short or long-range combat. From the classic sword to literal bombs you leave on the ...
GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. A brand-new HD-2D action-RPG from Square Enix has been announced during today's Nintendo Direct presentation. The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium ...
Today's Nintendo Partner Direct ended on a Square Enix double-whammy. One of the games is a brand new HD-2D action-RPG entitled The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales, and it's coming to ...
Fallout, Wasteland, and Stalker are three of the most influential game series to come out in the medium's history. Each of them has spawned a number of successful sequels, from Fallout 76 to Wasteland ...
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Best 2D RPGs

2D RPGs have a rich history in video games, using limited hardware to create unique experiences. Square's HD-2D technology in games like Triangle Strategy showcases stunning visuals blending 2D ...
Maddie Fisher is a writer, journalist and game developer. She was born and raised on the east coast, having started working in games journalism over ten years ago. She tends to enjoy musical theater, ...
The Legend of Zelda series may be blowing minds with games like Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom, but its humble beginnings as a top-down 2D action adventure RPG are still widely beloved to ...