Axiom Verge 2

"Axiom Verge 2 is a 2D metroidvania game that focuses on exploration in its huge environment. If you played the first Axiom Verge game you may be disappointed in some of the changes like lack of weapons and less of …"

"Axiom Verge 2 is one of those happy cases where the wait paid off. Compared to the first game, the sequel offers a distinct experience in which the exploration and reward mechanics are capable of providing unique moments. Its combat …"

"Axiom Verge 2 is another metroidvania with a good mapping that keeps us busy for hours and knows how to do it in the most attractive way."

"With his new project Thomas Happ undoubtedly chooses to take the most difficult path, creating a metroidvania that reconnects to Axiom Verge just enough to then proceed in the direction of an essentially different experience, which neglects the quality of …"

"Axiom Verge 2 continues the expansive story of the Axiom Verge universe, and while it might not do Indra justice, it does deliver on exceptional gameplay and exploration. Fans of the original game, or the genre, will not want to …"

"Axiom Verge 2’s attempt to create a free-form Metroidvania is let down by its lack of incentive to interact with optional content and create variety in combat and puzzles."

"After the successful launch of solo-developed game Axiom Verge in 2015, developer Tom Happ has returned with Axiom Verge 2. A sequel mostly in name, the game showcases new settings, characters, and features for players to dive into. Does it …"

"Axiom Verge 2 introduces a broad organic world that gives you freedom to chart your own course and incentive to make searching every bit of it feel worthwhile."

"A remarkable sequel to one of the best Metroidvania ever made. Despite some minor flaws, Axiom Verge 2 represents a new building block in the fascinating and growing universe crafted by Thomas Happ. Can&s;t wait for the next chapter."

"All-in-all, I was thoroughly impressed by everything Axiom Verge 2 offered and would probably have devoured the entire thing in one sitting had adult life not gotten in the way. Yes, the combat could have used more variety and the …"

"Axiom Verge 2 is a completely average platformer with a lot to criticise. The first game had its problems but it brought many cool things to the table including a very memorable plot about being trapped in an alien world. …"

"Even when Axiom Verge 2 wasn’t hitting perfectly for me, it feels different and very much its own. Things start out slow, but give it a little time and Axiom Verge 2 really gets going, playing off expectations with clever …"

"Axiom Verge 2 is a thoroughly enjoyable game that hits most of its notes perfectly, and is easy to recommend. Where Axiom Verge 1 was a clear love letter to Metroid, Axiom Verge 2 establishes more of its own identity, …"

"Axiom Verge 2 is exactly what a sequel should be in that it&s;s more of the same but different."

"Axiom Verge 2 marks a fine return to form for the indie darling, providing fans with a compelling adventure worthy of its Metroid-influences roots."

"I thought I had seen everything Axiom Verge 2 when I could jump to my maximum height while underwater, thus becoming able to reach all manner of places I couldn’t before. Then I learned to climb the walls, and the …"

"Axiom Verge 2 is a stellar follow-up to one of the original indie Metroid-inspired titles. It is worth checking out even if players haven’t dove into the first game. Also you should totally play both games. They are some of …"

"Axiom Verge 2 is an outstanding game that really sets the bar for future indie Metroidvania games. It builds on the original’s success by introducing new mechanics and ideas that help freshen up a classic and sometimes stale genre. I …"

"Axiom Verge 2 is a good Metroidvania game and if that&s;s what you&s;re looking for, then by all means go ahead and play it. However, there&s;s no shortage of good Metroidvania indies out there. If you were looking for something …"

"Axiom Verge 2 presents an intriguing and well-constructed narrative, mixed with a very interesting exploration system. Within a world rich in variations and with countless possibilities, the only problem is the repetitive combat. However, none of this takes away the …"

"Clever level design and consummate world-building are great fun, even if the pacing and exploration sometimes lead to frustration"

"Axiom Verge is a remarkably tough act to follow, but Thomas Happ has done it again in producing a pitch perfect, excellently paced Metroidvania adventure. Axiom Verge 2 perfectly balances familiar elements that made the original great and trying out …"

"Axiom Verge 2 is a daring sequel that shares very few similarities with its predecessor, but it&s;s held back by one-dimensional combat."

"Thomas Happ clearly set out to make Axiom Verge 2 a familiar yet fresh sequel. While players of the original game will feel at home upon taking their first steps in the Antarctic, it quickly becomes evident that this is …"

"Axiom Verge 2 adds some interesting twists to the Metroidvania format and it does get good once the player unlocks the drone, fast travel, and some of the special abilities. If the player is willing to sit through a slow …"

"Combat feels half-baked and sometimes I really wish the game would have just told me what it wanted me to do next to move the story forward. The narrative going on is intriguing, but also a bit too technobabble at …"

"A bold and ambitious sequel set in a satisfying, densely connected world."

"Axiom Verge 2 is a dual-dimensional Metroidvania that&s;s engaging to explore despite its one-dimensional combat and underwhelming boss fights."

"Axiom Verge 2 is a fantastic evolution of Axiom Verge 1-it feels like a different game, but with enough gameplay and story connections to remain familiar. My issues with the protagonist and wayfinding pale in comparison to the addictive exploration …"

"In general, Axiom Verge 2 can be likened to an apple, half of which is healthy and the other half is broken! As a result, there is no one-off experience that the first version provided, and the game is just …"