The best 2D sandbox video games allow deep player choice. Even when specific objectives are present, players can play with unparalleled freedom.

Playing a 2D fighting game against a tricky opponent can feel like partaking in an intense game of chess. To ensure they don't get outplayed by the opponent, players always need to ensure that ...

Paired with numerous added mechanics and quality‑of‑life upgrades, these factors establish the games as some of the franchise’s absolute best 2D installments available to handheld RPG fans.

The new game from Final Fantasy maker Square Enix seemed like a harmless, simple adventure utilizing the HD-2D style refined by Octopath Traveler and remakes for classic RPG series like Dragon Quest.

What's especially unique about this game is that it's played in both 2D and 3D. A video posted to X/Twitter by @ JakeSucky showcases firsthand how the game runs.

Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake launches on Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on October 30. The new game features ground-up remakes of the first two Dragon Quest games in ...