We all (well some of us anyway) remember the good old days of classic arcade games, when relatively simple games provided us with hours of fun. These games made way for newer, more advanced games with better graphics and more complex technological game elements. The wheel has now turned full circle however and the latest technologies such as the iPad, iPhone and Android Phones are now mainly populated with easy to play 2D games.
This renaissance in 2D gaming is partly due to the sentimental memories of early gamers joyously reliving their youth on their new gadgets. In reality though it is mainly a decision by developers that to meet the demands of the consumers for quick, easy to play, fun games that they can pass 5 or 10 minutes with on the bus or train to work that 2d games are the ideal format.
Whatever the reasons 2D gaming is back and you can get involved and learn how to create your very own 2D game using our 5 step game design tutorial series.