Your favorite "2-D" games

[Brendan Stepladder]

What is your favorite game lacking a Z-axis? Feel free to elaborate as to why.

 

[General Twinkletoes]

Terraria, no question. It's minecraft but with fun combat, interesting enemies, awesome weapons, and an actual progression system. Everything except the building sucks ass in minecraft.

 

[SeeIn2D]

I guess I'll have to say Pokémon. I tried to think of others but in reality I've played every Pokémon generation and loved all of them (even White *sigh*). I had around 650 hours played on Pokémon Sapphire by the time I was done with that so yeah, that's my answer.

 

[Jandau]

"Lacking a Z-axis" is a very broad term. Do you mean as a gameplay mechanic (gameplay takes place on a flat plane) of visually (the game utilizes 3D models instead of 2D sprites)?

Over 90% of strategy and tactics games lacks a Z-axis that has any impact on the game, even the recent ones. Civ 5, Endless Space, Heroes of Might and Magic 6, to name only a few. RPGs frequently neglect to put it to any use as well, like with Dragon Age. On the other hand, there are plenty of old pre-3D games that used the Z-axis in their gameplay. The original XCOM springs to mind.

 

[Garrett]

Odin Sphere. First game to make me say "Wow, look at those graphics". It's also great characters and storyline and is overall very fun to play.

 

[Reyold]

Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island. Not only was it my first game, it's one my all-time favorites.

 

[Aerosteam]

If you mean without the Z-axis perspective, it would be Castle Crashers. The programmer is Tom Fulp, founder of Newgrounds.com and the soundtrack is made by numerous audio submission regulars.

Gameplay-wise, Super Smash Bros. Brawl. It's my favourite fighting game because it's least like a traditional one.

 

[NeutralDrow]

Um...Arcana Heart? I could name a lot of 2D fighting games that would count.

 

[CrimsonBlaze]

Odin Sphere. First game to make me say "Wow, look at those graphics". It's also great characters and storyline and is overall very fun to play.

I agree. I would also add Muramasa: The Demon Blade and hopefully adding Dragon's Crown upon its release.

 

[Lunar Templar]

that would actually be most my favorite games, i just have more fun in 2D then 3D

 

[Alhazred]

"What is a man? A miserable little pile of secrets! But enough talk; have at you!"

And with those immortal words begins Castlevania: Symphony Of The Night.

It's the game that gave us half of the word "metroidvania". What else needs to be said?

 

[IronFrog]

"What is a man? A miserable little pile of secrets! But enough talk; have at you!"

And with those immortal words begins Castlevania: Symphony Of The Night.

It's the game that gave us half of the word "metroidvania". What else needs to be said?

This!! A million times over! Also Super Metroid. I can't think of anything that comes close. I suppose there were a few of each series that were also enjoyable but these started it all for me.

 

[Wayneguard]

I love turn based strategy games. HOMM, Disciples, etc. But my favorite classic 2d sidescroller is probably Megaman X (or possibly Megaman 7... stfu it's actually really good). Megaman X just took platforming to a whole new level with the wall grabs and crazy air dashing and everything.

 

[Scarim Coral]

Fire Emblem I guess. I dislike the version like Parth of Radiance and Radiant Dawn since the fast pace during the battle phase is lost in the 3D translation.

 

[bafrali]

Hmm... So many classics...

Gonna go with Rayman Origins to avoid nostalgic pain.

Captcha:just dance

Appearently captcha played it too.

 

[TrevHead]

As someone finds many good 2D games to have tighter gameplay and combat than many 3D games (Having 2D sprites with step animation plays a big part) I couldn't really call a favorite, i'll just say that the 2 2D games i'm enjoying atm are Teraria and Fortune Summoners.

I will add that most ppl who want to enjoy some the best that 2D has to offer had best get in to arcade emulation on MAME and retrogaming.

 

[Soxafloppin]

Probably the new Mortal Kombat assuming you mean 2D in a gameplay perspective.

Closely followed by SSB: Melee! DAT MEWTWO.

 

[dnazeri]

Either the original Prince of Persia or Mega Man X.

edit: Castlevania Symphony of the Night. Its already been mentioned, but that game is amazing.

 

[dimensional]

Not sure really I really like a lot of 2D fighters and platfformers and RPGS and puzzle games and yeah Ill stop. Super Mario Bros 3 and Street Fighter 2 turbo will always be up there for me not sure if they are my favourite 2D games but they are pretty high.