2D platformer games have been a staple genre ever since the advent of video gaming. From the first 2D arcade games that cropped up to the eventual rise of several memorable titles on consoles and ...

We’re in the midst of a 2D platform game renaissance, so here’s a cherry-picked selection of seven diamond-hard titles to jump into.

This 2D sidescrolling platformer is fantastic for beginners to the genre since it gently guides you through new stages with Kirby's yarn moves unlocking at specific intervals.