The Best 2D Games of 2015

Even though 2D RADAR is brand new, we have an annual tradition of looking back at all of the 2D video games from the previous year and picking out the best of the bunch. This is done in the style of an awards show, with a list of categories and nominations, some between-round shenanigans, and ending with our pick for the best 2D game of the year.

This year's show is bigger than ever, with 16 categories, spanning the major genres and featuring some oddball categories like the "Best Weirdest Game" and the "It's About Damn Time" award. Be sure to check out the video below, and for more info on all of these games, please visit our sister site, 8 Bit Horse.

Enjoy!



Here's a preview of all of the categories featured in the video:
Best Updated Re-Release
Most Innovative
Best Old-School Throwback
Best Fire
Best Weirdest
Most Ambitious
The "It's About Damn Time!" Award
Best Use of Brutal Difficulty
Best Game Starring an Animal
Best Game Starring a Ninja
Best Puzzler or Puzzle Platformer
Best Platformer
Best Action-Adventure or Action-RPG
Best Action Game
Biggest Disappointment
Best 2D Game of 2015