In part one of how to create a simple 2D platformer for Android in Unity, we went over the basics of creating a 2D platformer in Unity for Android. In doing so, we created a very basic little ‘game’ ...

In the previous two posts in this series (part 1 and part 2), we’ve seen how to create a basic 2D platformer using Unity. So far we have a character who responds to keyboard input and touch controls, ...

2D platformers offer a diverse range of experiences for every type of gamer, from casual to challenging. Games like Inside ...

Unity, the increasingly popular “build once, deploy anywhere” 3D game engine, is going 2D. At the company’s UNITE conference in Vancouver this morning, CEO David Helgason announced three things: ...

Whether it’s 2D sidescrollers or 3D sandboxes, the platformer is a foundational video game genre. Run, don’t walk, to play the best games about jumping as skillfully as possible. My PCMag career began ...

Stuck in 2D is a platformer game where players dodge obstacles, explore different worlds, and play with friends. The goal is to reach the end of each level while avoiding hazards. Listed below are all ...

Super Mario’s 40 year history is a testament to all the different ways you can make a little guy run from left to right across a screen. Nintendo’s line of 2D Mario platformers has gone through three ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. Nothing beats the thrill of completing a challenging platformer, and while we've been spoiled for choice lately, you can put your skills to the test ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. Developer Navegante Entertainment and publisher Team 17's Greak: Memories of Azur is an upcoming 2D platformer with charming hand-drawn animation and ...

Hot on the heels of the gaming industry's recently released greatest hits comes "Rayman Legends" by developer Ubisoft Montpellier. Going strong since 1995, the Rayman franchise has hit its apex with ...