Side view
Description
These games use a traditional “platforming” viewpoint where the action is seen from the side. This perspective can be used for 2D as well as 3D games, both scrolling and static. Game Title |
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 Windows (2012), Symbian (2012), Macintosh (2012), iPhone (2012), Android (2012), iPad (2012), Windows Phone (2013), bada (2012), webOS (2012), PS Vita (2016), Windows Apps (2012), PlayStation 4 (2016), Xbox One (2016) and Nintendo Switch (2018) Azkend 2: The World Beneath is the sequel to Azkend and features mostly the same type of gameplay. The main... |
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 Commodore 64 (1984), Apple II (1982), Atari 8-bit (1984), PC-88 (1984), Sharp X1 (1985) and FM-7 (1984) Aztec is an Indiana Jones-type action game with adventure elements, featuring our hero's quest to recover a valuable Jade Idol... |
 Windows (2006) Azteca is a typical tile matching game. The player is presented with a field full of differently-coloured circles and he... |
 Commodore 64 (1983), Atari 8-bit (1982), VIC-20 (1982) and TI-99/4A (1982) The player must reach and explore an Aztec temple while avoiding a variety of dangerous obstacles. Each level is like... |
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Arcade (2002) Azumanga Daioh Puzzle Bobble is a spin-off of the Bust-a-Move/Puzzle Bobble series starring characters from the Azumanga Daioh anime/manga series.... |
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 Windows (2006) and PlayStation 2 (2007) Based on the feature film of Michel Ocelot, Azur & Asmar is a platform game where the player helps the... |
 Windows (2019), PlayStation 4 (2018) and Nintendo Switch (2018) |
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 Windows (2015) and Nintendo 3DS (2014) Azure Striker Gunvolt is a 2D side-scrolling platform shooter with game mechanics similar to Mega Man Zero by the same... |
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 DOS (1989), Amiga (1988), Atari ST (1988) and Commodore 64 (1989) Baal is a monster who has stolen a war machine. You, as leader of the "Time Warriors" must destroy his... |
Windows 3.x (1994) Might qualify as one of the strangest games of all time. Needs to be played to be understood. Features various... |
 Atari 8-bit (1982) Babel is an arcade two-players game, referring to the biblical story. The goal of both opponents is to reach as... |
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 Windows (1997), Windows 3.x (1997) and Macintosh (1997) Babes in Toyland is based on a 1997 film of the same name. Toyland has just manufactured a huge load... |
 PS Vita (2015) and PlayStation 4 (2017) Baboon! is a mix of a platformer and puzzle game. You take control of a baboon that uses bombs to... |
 NES (1989) One day while nobody was looking, Baby Boomer climbed out of his crib and headed into the woods. Little did... |
Commodore 64 (1989) Bomb Jack provides the inspiration for this action game. Our hero must thrust around single screen levels collecting every gem... |
Critic Score
Top games by as rated by the press:
- 96 Super Mario Galaxy 2
- 96 Super Mario Bros. 3
- 95 World of Goo
- 95 Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island
- 95 Photographs
- 95 Photographs
- 94 World of Goo
- 94 World of Goo
- 94 Three Weeks in Paradise
- 94 Tetris
Games must have at least a Critic Score of 80 to be considered.
MobyScore
Top games as rated by our users:
- 4.73 Mortal Kombat: Komplete Edition (2012)
- 4.67 Ice Guys (1997)
- 4.64 Darkest Dungeon (2015)
- 4.62 Sonic Rush Adventure (2007)
- 4.61 Museum Madness (1994)
- 4.57 Ganbare Goemon 2: Kiteretsu Shogun Magginesu (1993)
- 4.56 Worms: The Director's Cut (1997)
- 4.53 Metal Slug: Anthology (2006)
- 4.53 Sonic CD (2011)
- 4.52 Street Fighter X Tekken (2012)
Games must have at least 5 votes and a User Score of 4.0 to be considered.
Perspective
Side view is part of Perspective. This group of genres contain: