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New Steam side-scroller gives Metroidvanias a dark fantasy twist

A brand-new Steam game called The Dark Heart of Balor has been released, blending elements of Diablo and Castlevania to create something fresh. While the new Steam game is a classic Metroidvania at ...
Comicbook.com

27 Years Ago Today, Nintendo 64 Gave 1990s Gamers One of the Best Side-Scrollers Ever

For many players growing up in the 1990s, some of the most joyful memories came not from pushing technology forward, but from games that refined what already worked. Tight controls, expressive art, ...
Rolling Stone

‘Metroid Prime 4′ Waters Down Nintendo’s Best Franchise With Other Games’ Ideas

When I was a kid, Super Metroid was everything. Weaned on Nintendo’s haunting, Alien-inspired side-scroller, I spent countless hours watching my father trudge through the depths of the planet Zebes as ...
The Verge

Possessor(s) is a fast-paced action game that gets off to a slow start

I almost quit it, but I’m glad I didn’t. I almost quit it, but I’m glad I didn’t. is a senior reporter covering technology, gaming, and more. He joined The Verge in 2019 after nearly two years at ...
GameSpot

This Throwback Side-Scrolling Adventure Is Free At Fanatical For A Limited Time

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. In 2014, BlueEagle Productions released Super Panda Adventures, a side-scrolling game in the tradition of a few classic NES games like Super Mario ...
DualShockers

10 Best Games Like Absolum

Adam is a lifelong gamer who enjoys RPGs, action adventure games and a healthy helping of VR to boot. He has written for countless sites in the gaming medium, and you can find him playing the newest ...
IGN

Assassin's Creed Shadows DLC Includes a Prince of Persia-Style Side-Scrolling Sequence

Assassin's Creed Shadows DLC Claws of Awaji, which launches today, kicks off with a surprise side-scrolling intro sequence that's reminiscent of Ubisoft's classic Prince of Persia series, themed ...
Game Rant

Steam's New Side Scroller with 'Very Positive' Reviews Is Free to Play

Mohsen Baqery is a Staff Writer at GameRant based in Turkey. He mainly covers video game news and industry features while occasionally publishing guides and listicles. Mohsen started his journey into ...
GameSpot

This Old-School Dungeon Crawler Is Free On Steam If You Grab It Quickly

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. Last year, solo developer Chris Allen released his old-school dungeon crawler Shade Silver on PC. Now, Allen is temporarily giving Shade Silver away ...
PC Gamer

Sketch crew Aunty Donna's latest improv piece turned their set into a giant side-scrolling videogame and it's great

A baby king flying about in a little hot air balloon is the least of their worries. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. What happens ...
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'Terminator 2D: No Fate' Shows Off Game Modes, Scoring System, Difficulty Levels And More - Screens & Trailer

Legendary heroes Sarah Connor, John Connor and the T-800 are back in Terminator 2D: No Fate, an officially licensed 2D action side-scroller. Play as Sarah Connor and the T-800 through a variety of ...