Games begun in 2D format and with graphics becoming increasingly realistic, is there still a place in the gaming world for 2D?
My answer is most certainly a yes. Not only do 2D games play differently and bring a unique challenge, they are quicker to create and generally require less time investment to learn.
For me they are not rivals but two members on the same team, the team being gaming of course.
Recent 2D games have proved this with the nostalgic Shovel Knight (85/100 score on Metacritic 2015) and the much praised Ori and the Blind Forest (88/100 score on Metacritic 2015).
Whilst 3D will continue to amaze and innovate, a well-made 2D game is not to be underestimated and brings with it a certain charm only it can.
http://www.gamespot.com/genre/2D/pc/
http://www.screwattack.com/news/2d-vs-3d-which-better
http://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/shovel-knight
http://www.metacritic.com/game/xbox-one/ori-and-the-blind-forest
My answer is most certainly a yes. Not only do 2D games play differently and bring a unique challenge, they are quicker to create and generally require less time investment to learn.
For me they are not rivals but two members on the same team, the team being gaming of course.
Recent 2D games have proved this with the nostalgic Shovel Knight (85/100 score on Metacritic 2015) and the much praised Ori and the Blind Forest (88/100 score on Metacritic 2015).
Whilst 3D will continue to amaze and innovate, a well-made 2D game is not to be underestimated and brings with it a certain charm only it can.
http://www.gamespot.com/genre/2D/pc/
http://www.screwattack.com/news/2d-vs-3d-which-better
http://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/shovel-knight
http://www.metacritic.com/game/xbox-one/ori-and-the-blind-forest