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5 Gorgeous 2D Games

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the bionic-commando dept.

kukyfrope writes "With the advancement of technology, it's rare to play a game that doesn't incorporate 3D graphics. While 3D games are great, classic 2D side-scrollers are beautiful in their own way. GameDaily takes a look at what they believe to be the top 5 most visually striking 2D games, with less text and more screenshots because words don't do these games justice."

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  1. Coral Cache by SlashdotOgre · · Score: 4, Informative

    Less than 10 comments and the site is alread slashdotted, I got through it using Coral Cache: http://www.gamedaily.com.nyud.net:8080/Specials/To p-Five-Most-Gorgeous-2D-Games/?rp=49 The List: 5. LocoRoco 4. Lumines 3. Yoshi's Island & Yoshi's Story 2. Metal Slug 1. Guilty Gear Not much is said on each page though they do talk about classics like Gunstar Heroes, Sonic, Marvel VS. Capcom, etc.

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  2. Re:Oddworld by Scrameustache · · Score: 4, Informative

    I always found the Oddworld games to be visually stunning.

    You can say that again!

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  3. Just the list please. by rhfb · · Score: 5, Informative

    5. Loco Roco (PSP) 4. Lumines (PSP) 3. Yoshi's Island & Yoshi's Story (SNES & N64) 2. Metal Slug (Multi) 1. Guilty Gear (Multi)