Axiom Verge

1. lilkillpappy

   May 19, 2015

   10

   This is pure retro gaming ecstasy. Responsive fluid controls, a wide variety of creatures, worlds and music. It's a game for the adults whoThis is pure retro gaming ecstasy. Responsive fluid controls, a wide variety of creatures, worlds and music. It's a game for the adults who grew up playing these games. It has evolved and matured into something new and interesting, but feels nostalgic and comforting. It's like a love letter to the past with some new edginess.… Expand

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2. Matseb2611

   Jun 24, 2015

   10

   This game is quite simply phenomenal. I've just completed it and I feel buzzed. On first impressions it might seem like another Metroid clone.This game is quite simply phenomenal. I've just completed it and I feel buzzed. On first impressions it might seem like another Metroid clone. However, the more you play, the more you realise that it has a unique character and personality of its own. I'd say the words spiritual successor would be most appropriate. It utilises all of the strengths of the Metroid franchise and virtually none of the weaknesses.
   
   The game is challenging, but none of that challenge was unfair. It was obvious the developer could see the game through the player's eyes when designing it, like having save rooms spaced apart at perfect intervals (and there's always one before boss fights), the levels being designed really well, the controls being slick and smooth, and you're never forced to do silly wall jumping manoeuvres that Metroid had you do.
   
   The visuals worked well. Most of them were just dungeons really, but everything was consistent. And the music was a whole new level of awesome, ranging from gripping atmospheric tracks to adrenaline-pumping boss battle tracks.
   
   The game throws a variety of challenges your way, there are tonnes of weapons and unique accessories to collect that help you get stronger, plenty of secrets to find, but my favourite aspect were probably the boss fights. They were all challenging to some degree, especially the ones in the second half of the game, but each and every one of them could be beaten with the right strategy. The trick is to simply figure out that strategy and to optimize it. I kind of wish there were more of them in fact. From what I recall, the game only has 7 boss fights in total.
   
   Since this is mostly a dungeon crawler, the story was in the background most of the time, but it had some cool and unique concepts, and the backstory cutscenes were always interesting, as they always revealed something new.
   
   I can't really find anything major to criticise about the game, aside from the fact that it's not for everyone. If you've ever liked any of the Metroid games, or any other games with similar gameplay, you wouldn't want to miss Axiom Verge. It's slick, fun, and rewarding, exactly as games should be.… Expand

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4. kempo24

   Aug 17, 2018

   10

   This game revives the formula of the metroidvania and enhances it, its world is simple detailed and beautiful in an eerie and mysterious way.This game revives the formula of the metroidvania and enhances it, its world is simple detailed and beautiful in an eerie and mysterious way. the gameplay is fantastic with a giant variety of weapons gadgets and secrets. the story is not told as children story but from the characters in the game and the secrets you find. in the end the bosses the pacing, the characters the world and the gameplay are fantastic.… Expand

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5. KapCritic

   Nov 10, 2018

   9

   Pretty cool retro-styled visuals and really nice platformer gameplay.
   I played to the end and have so much joy of it. And I think sometime IPretty cool retro-styled visuals and really nice platformer gameplay.
   I played to the end and have so much joy of it. And I think sometime I will play it again.
   If you love old school platformers this game is highly recommended for you!… Expand

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6. Sirwootalot

   Jun 21, 2020

   9

   A huge, detailed, and incredibly atmospheric love letter to Super Metroid, but with a gigantic arsenal of completely unique weapons andA huge, detailed, and incredibly atmospheric love letter to Super Metroid, but with a gigantic arsenal of completely unique weapons and powers. The art and programming are impeccably retro; it's pixel-and-tile based but with fluid and flexible controls.
   
   The only things keeping it from being a 10/10 for me are one bad song on the otherwise amazing soundtrack, and two or three MS-Paint-looking enemy sprites in an otherwise gorgeously dingy art style.
   
   Oh, did I mention the ENTIRE THING was made by just one guy? He even did all the ports by himself!!… Expand

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7. Curzant

   Jun 5, 2020

   8

   even tho its short, its really good. it have some good lore. not the best but its good, i only played this 2 o 3 games but it was with a bigeven tho its short, its really good. it have some good lore. not the best but its good, i only played this 2 o 3 games but it was with a big smile, try it if you love the metroid style games.… Expand

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8. Miotke

   Dec 1, 2019

   7

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