whats the best 2dconsole/handheld

Post by **moses155** » Fri Jun 27, 2008 9:01 pm

i was wondering what was the best console that was the best with 2d
and the only systems that come to mind for me is the ds, snes, and the saturn
and want to know your opinions

Post by **fox099** » Fri Jun 27, 2008 9:07 pm

there are too many good 2d games on too many consoles. For the prettiest graphics, I think you really cant beat Odin Sphere, but I love my SNES more than anything i own and say that it probably has the best 2d games you can get (FFIV, Terranigma, LoZ:LttP, Super Metroid, etc)

Post by **General Chaos** » Sat Jun 28, 2008 10:28 am

moses155 wrote:i was wondering what was the best console that was the best with 2d
and the only systems that come to mind for me is the ds, snes, and the saturn
and want to know your opinions

Well, on the console side I'd say strictly speaking the Genesis/SNES have MORE 2D games than any other systems simply b/c that's what they could/did do. However, in my opinion the Saturn is the best 2D producing console to date, and games like Guardian Heroes prove it.

On the handheld front I'd say the NGP(C) has a lot of great 2D games but the variety is somewhat lacking (a lot of fighting and some decent puzzle games). The GBA undoubtedly has more 2D games than the DS, but obviously you can play them on the DS. I'd say for variety and quality the GBA wins. There are still a lot of great 2D games on the DS though. To name a few of my favorites: Contact, Glory Days, New SUper Mario Bros. (not strictly 2D), Yoshi Touch and Go.

Post by **RyaNtheSlayA** » Sat Jun 28, 2008 12:19 pm

handheld NGPC, console: Saturn or SNES although the Jaguar was capable of some pretty nice stuff.

Post by **latenitevacancy** » Sat Jun 28, 2008 12:28 pm

i know nothing of the saturn, but as far as im concerned the snes and genesis were the pinnacle of 2d gaming. they were like what the ps3 and 360 are to graphics now, but with 2d instead of extreme polygons

Post by **executioner** » Sat Jun 28, 2008 3:52 pm

Oh you are missing out not knowing the saturn too bad. For me 2d gaming in handhelds would be the GBA and on consoles genesis, snes and saturn. All because of quantity and quality of 2d titles released for them.

Post by **lisalover1** » Tue Jul 08, 2008 12:15 pm

The most powerful 2-D system was the PC-FX, followed by the Saturn. The best one, though? That's highly debatable.

Post by **aaron** » Tue Jul 08, 2008 1:54 pm

i think a better thread would be best examples of beautiful 2D graphics on every console.

Post by **RyaNtheSlayA** » Tue Jul 08, 2008 2:18 pm

aaron wrote:i think a better thread would be best examples of beautiful 2D graphics on every console.

actually that would make pretty cool article if somebody is willing to do it!

Post by **General Chaos** » Tue Jul 08, 2008 3:01 pm

RyaNtheSlayA wrote:
aaron wrote:i think a better thread would be best examples of beautiful 2D graphics on every console.
actually that would make pretty cool article if somebody is willing to do it!

I agree, but "most beautiful" certainly doesn't automatically equate to "best." There are plenty of relatively poor looking 2D (and 3D) games that are still really great.

To the TC: are you asking about the best looking 2D on consoles and handhelds?

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