Not exact matches
Leonardi, who has worked at AOL, Industry Next, and Fox News, built a
side scrolling interactive résumé reminiscent
of games like Mario.
Early testers have already created a wide variety
of games, from block - matching puzzle
games to
side -
scrollers, top - down shooters, and 3D first - person adventures — many
of them recreations
of existing
games.
For part
of the
game you're traversing the world in a
side scrolling brawler trying to get ingredients for an upcoming cooking competition.
I enjoy adventure, role playing, stragegy, simulated, puz zels,
side scrollers and many other types
of games.
I'm happy to say that due to its
side scrolling nature, fluid smooth gameplay that the
game is more than suitable for Vita and certainly for those who have both a PS4 and Vita, the most entertaining way to play this highly frustrating, frantic incarnation
of twitch reaction gaming.
The
game has all the components
of a good leisure
side -
scrolling semi-strategy, with upgradable units, shops, money, grenade throwing and so on but it lacks depth: there is no story really, there is no premise, tutorials are silly as the whole writing overall, enemies are not explained (nor their skills), and strategy pretty much boils down to clicking on whatever units cools down first (to produce that unit and storm the enemy's portal).
The
game sticks to the
side scrolling formula but every now and then switches to a angled view for certain aspects
of gameplay.
All in all, Shadow Complex is a finely - crafted
game that is sure to please anyone with a fondness for the older Metroids or the newer
side -
scrolling Castlevanias as this offers up a similar experience, with some
of its own touches that help it stand out from the rest.
It's a must - play
game for anyone who loves the reward - based exploration and
side -
scrolling action
of the
side -
scrollers of old.
This
game is definitely aimed at the younger Pokemaniacs, but older fans like myself can still get enjoyment out
of it if they keep an open mind, it's not as good as the first PokePark
game do to looser controls and by just not being as much fun, but it manages to expand on what the first
game offered in the way
of new content, for instance this time you don't just play as Pikachu but also Tepig, Snivy, and Oshawott after you meet them, and you can switch between them on the fly anytime you want, and you'll need to use each
of their special abilities in your adventure, it also adds
side -
scrolling sections and a few other new features to keep things fresh, it also has some multiplayer attractions to play with so that's also nice, and you'll still be befriending all sorts
of Pokemon just like the last
game, you also get free roam after the main quest so you can make sure to befriend them all, and it's all adorable do to the cute graphics and world, even the loading screens are adorable, and as a
gamer who typically plays more serious and violent
games it was nice to spend time in the lighthearted PokePark with some
of my favorite Pokemon, I recommend it and I definitely see myself returning in the days to come.
The colorful
game starring the cartoon character with hands and feet but no limbs — and a few
of his friends, in co-op play — is a
side -
scrolling 2D platformer with a gorgeous art style.
It's stupid to compare Sonic Forces to the likes
of Sonic 2006, Lost World or the Sonic Boom
games, but if you want a gauge
of where Sonic Forces sits, in terms
of gameplay and style its closer to Sonic Generations and Sonic Colors — where 3D gameplay follows Sonic from behind, along strict pathways and
side scrolling gameplay features 2.5 D visuals.
Such features are present in every aspect
of Mediatonic's upcoming Foul Play, a
side -
scrolling beat - em - up that takes a genre well - known to XBLA
gamers and adds a polish and sense
of humor that helps it stand out among the rest.
Axiom Verge is a
side -
scrolling action - adventure
game that that throws players into the shoes
of Trace, a scientist who at the very beginning
of the
game, endures a crippling injury, only to wake up in an ancient, yet sci - fi rich world
of Sundra.
First up for Wii U is the long awaited release
of Swords & Soldiers II, the 2D
side -
scrolling strategy
game that is exclusive to Wii U for now.
Midnight City, Majesco's indie brand, has announced that their
side -
scrolling platform action
game, Blood
of the Werewolf is now available on Steam, as promised.
Donkey Kong Country is a great series
of games: it's
side -
scrolling platforming at its best.
Even though this
game is a
side scrolling arcade
game, the developers have managed to successfully transform the traditional boundaries
of this genre as
gamers must also attack enemies in other areas such, almost making the
game a 360
side scrolling game.
Overall, if you're a fan
of side scrolling beat em ups or their podcast, this
game was a great way to kill some time, and if you're into achievements the requirements will keep you busy for a little while.
A fast paced mix
of top down shooter and
side scrolling platformer Velocity 2x is an entertaining little title that you can play as a straight action
game or spend time relentlessly chasing high scores.
The wide open plains
of the Wild West (and, ultimately, Mexico) might appear to mimic the empty spaces that spoiled San Andreas but, as if taking cues from the likes
of Elder
Scrolls: Oblivion, there's pockets
of interest throughout and eager
gamers will get much more out
of the traveling sections, populating their journal with a myriad
of side - quests as they go, and completists will no doubt find things hidden amongst the cacti and deserts that a
gamer rushing through will never even hear about.
Now, in the surprisingly novel twist that is Serious Sam Double D XXL, this frantic formula is reimagined into a 2 - dimensional
side -
scrolling twin - stick shooter, and manages to retain that signature panic
of the previous
games.
Published by Nighthawk Interactive, this
game is a
side scrolling platformer that will have you racing against your opponents to see who can get to the end
of the level first.
Nearly all the obstacles you encounter are rehashes
of concepts and mechanics from previous
games; lane - based level design, grind rails, speed boost sections, and
side -
scrolling platforming sequences all make a return.
The Playstation Vita's Escape Plan is a charming, clever
side -
scrolling puzzle
game sure to win over the hearts
of anyone considering a Vita purchase.
The
game adaptation is in the style
of an old school,
side scrolling beat em up.
In addition to the above titles, a pair
of games released for Switch earlier this week, on January 23: the beautiful
side -
scrolling platformer Shu and the traditional RPG Lost Sphear.
The Metal Slug
games represent a high watermark for arcade
side -
scrolling shooter graphics, and the PlayStation port
of X does not disappoint.
Of course, this is a «spiritual successor» rather than a new installment, thanks to Konami's vice grip on the series» copyright, but one glance at the side - scrolling RPG action, full of overwrought anime horror and laser - tight combat, makes clear that Bloodstained is obsessively recreating the glory days of Game Boy Advance vampire huntin
Of course, this is a «spiritual successor» rather than a new installment, thanks to Konami's vice grip on the series» copyright, but one glance at the
side -
scrolling RPG action, full
of overwrought anime horror and laser - tight combat, makes clear that Bloodstained is obsessively recreating the glory days of Game Boy Advance vampire huntin
of overwrought anime horror and laser - tight combat, makes clear that Bloodstained is obsessively recreating the glory days
of Game Boy Advance vampire huntin
of Game Boy Advance vampire hunting.
Like I mentioned earlier, Amaya was a fan
of games like Metroid and Castlevania; two
games that pioneered nonlinear
side -
scrolling.
PS Plus PS4 users will receive Mercenary Kings — a 2D action
game described as a
side -
scrolling shoot em» up kind
of adventure.
A
side -
scrolling stealth
game, Mark
of the Ninja is all about sticking to shadows, throwing distractions, and silently taking care
of enemies, all in a setting that meshes the feudal...
This
side -
scrolling game is so unpredictable that dangers can come out
of anywhere, even from the unlikeliest
of places.
«If you're a fan
of Kirby
games or looking for a solid
side -
scrolling platformer, then you really can't go wrong with Kirby Star Allies,» Everatt wrote.
This sequel has the same basic idea: a 2D
side -
scrolling action platformer that, while it has influences from all the aforementioned
games, is also reminiscent
of other old school classics such as Contra and Metal Slug, as well as newer bullet hell shooters.
If you're a fan
of Kirby
games or looking for a solid
side -
scrolling platformer, then you really can't go wrong with Kirby Star Allies.
It's not that we were tired
of the 3D Mario
games or anything (though I actually do hear some insane people sometimes who actually, you know, don't like them), but it had been so long since there was a proper new
side -
scrolling Mario
game that it was weird to see it another.
If you are looking for a challenging old school
side -
scroller and don't get frustrated easily, the rewards are a great, if short
game with well thought out boss battles, nail biting, edge
of your seat excitement and overall a wonderful final
game for Two Tribes.
Cooperative gameplay in
side scrolling fighting
games was relatively unheard
of and drastically changed the genre.
Ranko Tsukigime's Longest Day stands as the fifth and final piece
of the project in the form
of a fast - paced
side -
scrolling game directed by Suda51.
Once available at a rate
of ten a penny,
side scrolling fighting
games have virtually disappeared in more recent years, as gaming budgets increase and trends die away.
For those who've not yet heard
of Caveman Warriors, it's a platforming
game — a 2D
side scrolling platform
game to be precise — and one which places you into the fleecy cover - ups
of the local indigenous cave family
of the land, taking you on a step back in time to the prehistoric age.
This movie is originally a series
of graphic novels by Bryan Lee O'Malley, where in the novel everything is video
game based, kinda chaotic, and with kinda old style 8 - bit
side scrolling fighting style and video
game feel to it.
Previously, most
of the good Batman
games were
side -
scrollers, with the occasional third - person action
game that was mostly mediocre.
Who would have thought that a
game inspired by the classic 8 - bit
side scrolling genre can still find a place in the 21st century
of gaming.
It's a very impressive
game on the 3DS and even though it's a
side scrolling platformer, Kirby can also interact with both the background and foreground that makes for some interesting gameplay as you jump, hover and fight a variety
of well - created and almost «cute» enemies.
One
game within the
side -
scrolling brawling genre that caught my eye for being a true mix
of old - school brutality and red - thumbed fun is Shank, which also infuses a lot
of new - school storytelling tactics and flash - style animations.
Little Inferno is not just a
game purely about burning things in your own home in the city
of Burnington, which is constantly seeing snowfall and freezing cold as there is a
side -
scrolling side to this
game.
Dare I say I was disappointed with the release
of Super Mario Maker, part because I don't like
games that I have to build myself, but mostly because it was another
side -
scroller.
Owlboy is a weird mix
of side -
scrolling metroidvania shooter with an open world story - driven
game.