5 Gorgeous 2D Games

kukyfrope writes "With the advancement of technology, it's rare to play a game that doesn't incorporate 3D graphics. While 3D games are great, classic 2D side-scrollers are beautiful in their own way. GameDaily takes a look at what they believe to be the top 5 most visually striking 2D games, with less text and more screenshots because words don't do these games justice."

Coral Cache

[SlashdotOgre]

Less than 10 comments and the site is alread slashdotted, I got through it using Coral Cache: http://www.gamedaily.com.nyud.net:8080/Specials/To p-Five-Most-Gorgeous-2D-Games/?rp=49 [nyud.net] The List: 5. LocoRoco 4. Lumines 3. Yoshi's Island & Yoshi's Story 2. Metal Slug 1. Guilty Gear Not much is said on each page though they do talk about classics like Gunstar Heroes, Sonic, Marvel VS. Capcom, etc.

Re:Oddworld

[Scrameustache]

I always found the Oddworld games to be visually stunning.

You can [gametective.de] say that [adventurec...gaming.com] again [adventurec...gaming.com]!

Just the list please.

[rhfb]

5. Loco Roco (PSP) 4. Lumines (PSP) 3. Yoshi's Island & Yoshi's Story (SNES & N64) 2. Metal Slug (Multi) 1. Guilty Gear (Multi)

shameless plug

[theantix]

Is it still a shameless plug if you're not the one personally benefitting from the plug? Either way, a friend of mine has produced a gorgeous 2D game, Steam Brigade [steambrigade.com] that is totally worth checking out if you like that sort of thing.

Tell Tom's, not /.

[shoolz]

A friend of mine was such a well-regarded video card expert in the TH forums that Tom's invited him to an 'expert's round table' to discuss what could be done to improve their site and readership. In that meeting not one 'expert' mentioned that they don't need 38 pages to discuss 5 computer cases.

Simply stated, if you want to let Tom's know what you think of their 50 page articles, you'd be far better off letting them know. They would likely love to hear your feedback because whether you believe it or not, they are really trying to improve their site.

Re:Hrumph

[Anonymous Coward]

> still does when you consider it was on a Genesis/SNES

Actually it was developed on the Amiga originally. Doesn't change your point though; fanastic for the time.

Fallout

[John Nowak]

Depending on your definition of 2D, I think the Fallout serious is perhaps the best looking computer game ever. Beautiful painted backgrounds, clever setting elements, and the consistency to truly create another world. Perhaps it is the best CRPG ever actually. They don't make em like they used to...

Starscape

[Sylver Dragon]

One of the best 2d games I have seen in a while was Starscape [moonpod.com]. Great visuals, great gameplay. Just a ton of 2d goodness. I'm just waiting for Moopod to finally finish up War Angles now.

Re:SOTN

[Anonymous Coward]

Not only were its graphics stunning, but Castlevania: Symphony of the Night [amazon.com] also had some excellent sound effects and music. Playing the game with your Playstation connected to a high-end stereo system makes for an awesome gaming experience. Is there any list of someone's Top 5 Best-sounding Games?

Of course, the voice acting in this Castlevania installmentis quite annoying--at least in the American version--but there isn't too much dialogue.

Cave Story

[Chemical]

Since we're on the subject of 2D games, I might as well mention the fabulous freeware game, Cave Story. Initially, I was somewhat turned off by its primitive graphics, but once you start playing you begin to realize what a gorgeous game it is. The gameplay is top notch, reminiscent of Metroid and later Castlevania games, and the story is actually rather compelling. I cannot get enough of this game.

If you haven't already, download it right now [gameflaws.com]. Don't let the archaic looking graphics turn you away. Don't make the same mistake I did, initially dismissing this wonderful game. Download ane be enthralled by this spectacular work of art.

Re:Hrumph

[Das Modell]

I only played it on the Amiga. Speaking of Amiga, it had a lot of good looking 2D games, like Superfrog, Chaos Engine and Shadow of the Beast III.

Re:Hrumph

[AbRASiON]

You might be happy to know the author has re-make the game with partially updated gfx, yet keeping the same visual atmosphere of the original.

http://www.anotherworld.fr/anotherworld_uk/index.h tm [anotherworld.fr]

R-Type, anyone?

[Anonymous Coward]

R-Type was one of the most visually pleasing 2D scroller space shoot'em-ups ever...

it could've replaced that stupid game with yellow balls easily...