Shagger Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 I've said it before, and I still stand by it, despite it being a minority's opinion in the gaming community. Video games are not art. I say that because they serve a purpose beyond themselves. To entertain, to educate as well as provide challenge and competition. So, I compare them to borad games or card games. However, there's a lot of art to be found within their design, much like playing cards and chess pieces. I bring this up because this topic makes me think of a game called Child of Light. It's a 2D, open side-scrolling RPG game. Everything about it is work of art, and that's it's appeal. It's obviously gorgeous with a vibrant, watercolor art style with a heartfelt story. Even the dialogue itself is a work of art, it's all written as poetry. The only reason I don't consider it as a work of art is because it's actually a good game, with a dynamic turn based battle system and more exploration that one might expect. It's an easy game to recommend and I feel is one of Ubisoft's overlooked gems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyfire Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 Splasher is another good 2D game you can take a look at. The game mechanics is pretty fun to explore too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Empire Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 Anyone played or did any of this game? It's called SpeedRunners 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane99 Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 (edited) Last 2D game I remember played was one of those Castlevania clones, or it may have been by the guy who made the original game. I forget though. I think it was like Blood Stained: Ritual of the night? maybe, idk. I remember it being a decent game. On 2/7/2021 at 10:40 PM, Shagger said: I've said it before, and I still stand by it, despite it being a minority's opinion in the gaming community. Video games are not art. I say that because they serve a purpose beyond themselves. To entertain, to educate as well as provide challenge and competition. So, I compare them to borad games or card games. However, there's a lot of art to be found within their design, much like playing cards and chess pieces. I bring this up because this topic makes me think of a game called Child of Light. It's a 2D, open side-scrolling RPG game. Everything about it is work of art, and that's it's appeal. It's obviously gorgeous with a vibrant, watercolor art style with a heartfelt story. Even the dialogue itself is a work of art, it's all written as poetry. The only reason I don't consider it as a work of art is because it's actually a good game, with a dynamic turn based battle system and more exploration that one might expect. It's an easy game to recommend and I feel is one of Ubisoft's overlooked gems. I'd argue that there's much more to art than it just being art though. I mean, art can entertain, educate as well as provide people with insights into ones mind and ideas, as well as our history. I feel like art can be found in just about anything. But, to each their own. Edited February 9, 2021 by Kane99 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyfire Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 Not sure if I mentioned about it already but Limbo is one of the good runner games which has pretty dark vibe for a reason and also a good experience in the puzzles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane99 Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 10 hours ago, skyfire said: Not sure if I mentioned about it already but Limbo is one of the good runner games which has pretty dark vibe for a reason and also a good experience in the puzzles. Limbo was great, but I gave up after one section I couldn't get past. And I tried forever. I just got annoyed and quit from there. I should give it another try soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyfire Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 Yeah it's kind of full of tough levels at some points. same with little nightmare, you have to take your time for completing them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexander. Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 The last played 2D game was Pacman. It's one of those that really took me back to the Retro Gaming years. It's a real shame that lockdowns around the world have forced Arcades to closed. Arcades are the best platforms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyfire Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 Played one simple game named flappylinda. They have kind of designed it pretty simple and interesting. https://microvolnovka.itch.io/flappylinda-love2d Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrik Posted February 19, 2021 Author Share Posted February 19, 2021 22 hours ago, Alexander. said: It's a real shame that lockdowns around the world have forced Arcades to closed I actually thought that they gone for good, just because modern technology invaded everyone's house, which means no need to play those old titles for the majority. They are closed here too, but years before the lockdown because the number of interested people has reduced :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killamch89 Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 I think it was Plants vs Zombies about 5 years back or was it Final Fantasy Record Keeper? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyfire Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 Which checking out android games I came across FEZ. I am sure some of you may like it. Patrik 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killamch89 Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 You know it's funny, somehow I didn't remember that Final Fantasy Record Keeper was 2-D and I play this game very frequently. I'm not sure if my brain too a vacation or what but that's my mistake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyfire Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 I have been playing EVOLand for some time now. It's a good game for those who are into this type of game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrik Posted March 31, 2021 Author Share Posted March 31, 2021 On 3/4/2021 at 8:12 PM, skyfire said: Which checking out android games I came across FEZ. I am sure some of you may like it. this seems to be giving a unique vibe to be honest, and it's only 10 bucks on steam, i'll make sure to give it a try, thanks for the suggestion! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
