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- E10+
- Tom Happ
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- Tom Happ
- E10+
- Tom Happ
- E10+
- Tom Happ
Axiom Verge
Released On: Mar 31, 2015
84
7.8
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 61 Critic Reviews
84
90% Positive
55 Reviews
55 Reviews
10% Mixed
6 Reviews
6 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 61 Critic Reviews
84
90% Positive
55 Reviews
55 Reviews
10% Mixed
6 Reviews
6 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
The exploration loop is incredibly satisfying, and combat feels both tight and adaptable, like a complex dance where the partners both accentuate each others strengths, allowing any weak points to fade into the background.
Whilst the one man team isn’t exactly new, it still impresses when the game in question has the level of polish that Axiom Verge does, it may look extremely retro, but it feels fresh because of the way it plays.
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 219 User Ratings
7.8
72% Positive
157 Ratings
157 Ratings
16% Mixed
36 Ratings
36 Ratings
12% Negative
26 Ratings
26 Ratings
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 219 User Ratings
7.8
72% Positive
157 Ratings
157 Ratings
16% Mixed
36 Ratings
36 Ratings
12% Negative
26 Ratings
26 Ratings
The best modern Metroid or Metroid-style game. I'd say it's an easy pick for that distinction, but the sequel is as good - this one gets the nod by way of seniority.
The music, pixel art, environments & mood capture exploring an ominous, alien world through a retro-futurist lens flawlessly.
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PlayStation 4
Un muy buen juego, tiene un montón de coleccionables y armas que puedes desbloquear, que no son todas necesarias para completar la historia, pero si te dedicas a sacar todo el contenido secundario obtienes un final secreto para el título, la jugabilidad es bastante buena y entretenida. Si te gustan los juegos estilo Metroid no puedes pasar por alto este juego.
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PlayStation 4
Axiom Verge leverages everything you’ve come to expect from retro gaming and uses it all to create a memorable new platformer that gives even the best classic Metroidvania games a run for their money.
Tom Happ took great care when taking the Metroid formula and expanding on everything that makes it great, and it shows. Although I spent a bit too much time wandering around and I could have done without the eleventh-hour difficulty spike, Axiom Verge is an excellent Sci-Fi adventure that I'd recommend to anyone.
Axiom Verge is so much more than a retro throwback to the days of Metroid. It builds on this formula and adds new ways to play these games with clever guns and game mechanics.
Axiom Verge is one of the purest forms of Metroidvania titles that we’ve seen in recent years.
Axiom Verge has its moments. Exploration is fun to an extent, and the cavalcade of powerups and weaponry to acquire allows for an ever evolving way to interact with the environment and its hostiles. The graphics consistently impress, and the soundtrack is wonderful. However, backtracking gets old fast and the game frustrates at times with its difficulty and often archaic navigation.
Quite possibly my favorite game in the last year. Played front to back and barely put it down. Could not wait to get off work to play this again. well done.
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PlayStation 4
This game has a lot of potential. It's fun but there are some negative points like the quantity of guns when you actually need like four, the enemies thar are too easy once you learn how to play and the progress of searching objects in the map. Obviously, it's not a bad game, but I want to see Tom Happ getting better so we can get an exceptional game.
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PlayStation 4
Good:
- Really nails the feel of an old-school Metroid game; doesn’t hold your hand and it’s really up to the player to figure out how to advance through the story
- The sprite art really shines throughout
- Upgrades are unique and fun; drastically change gameplay
- The address disrupter mutates enemies which makes them vulnerable to certain weapons or changes their attack patterns entirely
- There are some really well hidden secrets which feel very satisfying to find without using a guide
- The game has a hard mode and speed-run mode for players who want a real challenge
- Fitting soundtrack and varied throughout the different areas
Mixed:
- Bosses had unique designs but were often too simple
- The main character’s portrait makes him look like an NPC rather than the hero of the story (lose the mutton-chops please); the actual sprite looks fine
- Would really benefit from a quick-travel system but it what take away from the nostalgic feel
Bad:
- Over abundance of weapons; I mainly stuck with 4 guns and there are over 20 that can be collected in the game
- The story is unimpactful
- Mapping the teleport ability to hitting a directional button twice is annoying; It accidentally triggers all the time and is a burden when trying to use while navigating and in combat
- Poor mapping mechanics in-game; Players can only use “1” and “2” to mark a square and they need to be standing in that area to put it down
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PlayStation 4
A decent Metroid clone but GOD DAMN there's so much running back and forth every-time you get a new item. This is a cheap way to extend game-play and it's a complete failure to include map markers when you're playing as a space gofer. The first 1/2 of the game was enjoyable but it got old fast.
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PlayStation 4
Why play a game that is "like metroid" when there are actual Metroid games that are the 'real deal' ? It's sad to see a game with so little personality, even sprites and enemies movement are a direct copy, getting such a praise. Really guys; Ig you like this, get na Wii-U, all Metroid the great games are avaliable there.
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PlayStation 4
Summary Axiom Verge is an indie game focusing on action and exploration.
Rated E +10
for Everyone +10
Platforms:
- Xbox 360
- PC
- PlayStation 4
- PlayStation Vita
- Wii U
- Xbox One
- Nintendo Switch
Initial Release Date: Mar 31, 2015
Developer:
- Tom Happ
Publisher: Tom Happ
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