Therefore, defining the best 2D Pokemon games is a complex task, because releases from both the main series and the many spin‑offs each offer a unique charm. Well‑crafted sprites and memorable ...

So we were more than happy to recently stumble upon WideNES, a new emulation project that extends the visible area of an NES game map past the usual 4:3, 256x240 resolution screen area we're used to.

ModDB user _chillo released a new mod this week that replaces most of the original Doom's 2D sprites with 3D voxels. One might think the change would clash with the game's visual identity, but if ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. We've captured a few more screens for you to check out of Strider 2 in action on the PlayStation. The game features 2D sprites on top of 3D ...

Everything is laid out as it was in the 1996 Game Boy originals, but there’s no sign of what a Pokémon battle might look like – although considering HD-2D games still use 2D sprites for their ...

You can now have your cave and eat it too: NIS America recently announced the game's 2D sprite mode, which takes the original, flat characters and enemies and places them in remodeled 3D ...

The HD-2D style is a boon for Square Enix’s modern turn-based JRPGs. It takes retro 2D sprites and fits them into beautiful 3D environments with gorgeous special effects.

I like 2D pixel sprites, but I would rather see them in 2D pixel games. I know people like the novelty of the contrast it creates to stick them in gorgeous 3D settings, but for me it just makes no ...

This brings us to the brand-new Link's Awakening DX HD fan remake for PC, which does some pretty amazing things that we'd love to see applied to more retro 2D sprite-driven games.