However, some modern games take on an alternate approach of being 2.5D. While these games are more 2D in function, they utilize 3D graphics and oftentimes limited 3D movement in their game mechanics.

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Publishers Meridiem Games and Gammera Nest, and developer ChaoticBrain Studio have announced the 2.5D cyberpunk game, Neon Blood, will launch for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, ...

Creator Robin's Nest took a spin on Resident Evil Village's beloved Lady Dimitrescu, recreating her intro cutscene in a retro 2.5D animation style. Capcom's Resident Evil Village may have come out in ...

The pickings are slim for 2.5D RPGs though. What is a 2.5D game compared to a 2D game? The definition varies between developers and users, but a good example would be a non-PlayStation franchise: ...