There are times I miss the games of my childhood: simple, engaging graphics; colorful design choices; characters that, for whatever reason, seem more original and iconic—more impactful—than many of today’s mascots. I suppose I’ve never completely accepted the industry’s change to 3D as the new standard. That is why, besides the draw of nostalgia, I enjoyed Zeboyd Games’ Cthulhu Saves The World so much. It reinforces that a 2D game with a retro approach can still be a lot of fun. Cthulhu Saves The World is a great video game, despite some ineffective design decisions.