To mark Mario’s 40th anniversary, we’re ranking every 2D mainline Mario game, from Super Mario Bros. to Super Mario Wonder.

With the original Super Mario Bros. game turning 40 this year, it’s time to look back on which games nail those core tenants and which struggle to make it past the first goomba. Here’s every 2D Super ...

What are the best 2D Mario games? We rank every side-scrolling platformer in the Nintendo mascot's history.Super Mario’s 40-year history is a testament to all the different ways you can make a little ...

If you're looking for some good old-school Game Boy games to justify your Nintendo Switch Online subscription, check out this list of the best ones.

2D Zelda games offer mind-bending gameplay, tight level design, and a cozy aesthetic worth celebrating. Echoes of Wisdom shakes up the top-down format by putting Princess Zelda in the protagonist role ...

The Soulslike genre has never relied on photorealism or grand open worlds to make its mark. Instead, it thrives on atmosphere, challenge and an intricate web of mechanics that ask players to earn ...

Tristan Jurkovich began his career as a journalist in 2011. His childhood love of video games and writing fuel his passion for archiving this great medium’s history. He dabbles in every genre, but ...

Gaming has come a long way over the last few decades, and while the cynic in me loathes many aspects of 'modern gaming,' the medium has made mighty strides. Fans of the SNES have to check out this ...

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 ...

Our pick of the best Kirby games bring together the most memorable adventures we've seen in the series over years. With 39 games starring the beloved pink puffball over the course of three decades, ...