Axiom Verge 2

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75

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4.8

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 25 Ratings

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  • Summary: Life. Afterlife. Real. Virtual. Dream. Nightmare. It’s a thin line. It’s Axiom Verge 2. The sequel to Axiom Verge, Axiom Verge 2 expands on the universe with completely new characters, abilities, and gameplay.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. Player 2
    Sep 12, 2021
    83
    There are many steps forward, and some small half-steps back, and while Axiom Verge 2 is certainly worth your time, it was on the verge of being something even greater, and just couldn’t quite get there.
  2. Noisy Pixel
    Aug 28, 2021
    80
    Axiom Verge 2 is a great game with undeniable flaws. The combat lacks focus regardless of what kind of player you are. Still, exploration manages to be enjoyable and engaging. This game is catered for Metroid fans. Anybody else might have a difficult time embracing its charm. At the end of the day, though, Axiom Verge 2 is a delightful time, deserving notable acclaim and overall success.
  3. Gamer.nl
    Aug 20, 2021
    75
    Axiom Verge 2 is a daring and quirky sequel. The emphasis on exploring the labyrinthine world shows how clever the game world is, but the combat is lacking. Fighting is not much in Axiom Verge 2, but it also becomes less important with each new skill. This metroidvania manages to present such an interesting (double!) game world that this unique second part does not feel like a miss despite the bad start.
  4. ZTGD
    Aug 31, 2021
    75
    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 the best in the indie genre. I can’t wait until the game drops on Xbox as well so all platforms have a chance to experience such an amazing experience.
  5. Jeuxvideo.com
    Aug 11, 2021
    70
    Axiom Verge 2 impresses with its level design. Its complex structure supported by two parallel worlds accessible at all times will offer a major challenge to aficionados of metroidvania. Too bad that gameplay inaccuracies spoil the party and cause frustrating situations. Without this, this second episode could easily have risen to the level of its predecessor.
  6. GameSpot
    Aug 16, 2021
    70
    Simple combat, forgettable boss fights, and a reticent narrative--not to mention an overly vague map--are the only dampeners on what is an impressive sequel, despite never quite feeling like one. The unsuspected changes and additions are bold and mostly pay off, with consistently engaging and rewarding exploration that's propelled forward by an ambitious central mechanic. Axiom Verge 2 is a game that constantly evolves and delights, but just lacks the same bite as some of its contemporaries.
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  1. Polygon
    Aug 17, 2021
    Even as the story continued to hammer home the point that looking back can be a curse, its last couple of hours are very specific nostalgia trips that undercut that notion. Both mechanically and narratively, the ending was disappointing for how predictable it all felt. That Axiom Verge 2 so deftly parallels Metroid’s isolation and difficulty is its greatest strength, and it sets it apart in the Metroidvania genre. But that same rigid adherence is also a good reminder of why the wider genre has had to innovate. As alluring as nostalgia can be, at a certain point, it’s time to move forward.

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  1. Positive: 3 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 10
  3. Negative: 4 out of 10
  1. mutesauce
    Aug 14, 2021
    10
    Thomas Happ has done it again. The first Axiom Verge game is an all-time favorite of mine, so I wasn’t quite sure how the sequel would live upThomas Happ has done it again. The first Axiom Verge game is an all-time favorite of mine, so I wasn’t quite sure how the sequel would live up to that standard. But boy howdy, does it deliver. The DNA of the original game is intact, but the sequel offers creative and surprising takes on an already fantastic formula. Everything here ups the ante in ways I couldn’t have expected; the music is even more lush and engaging, the environments more dynamic and striking, the story more engrossing, the controls and UI more fluid, the weapons and abilities more unique. This is a serious GOTY contender. Do not miss this, and play the first Axiom Verge if you haven’t already!… Expand
  2. mklamt
    Feb 1, 2023
    10
    The comments made here by these folks are very unfair. This is a cool game. It has an interesting environment. You'll have many hours of fun!The comments made here by these folks are very unfair. This is a cool game. It has an interesting environment. You'll have many hours of fun! Guaranteed.… Expand
  4. knur
    Sep 4, 2021
    8
    Very good sequel. There is a mystery as well as atmosphere from the previous title but it's slower this time - game gets weirder and moreVery good sequel. There is a mystery as well as atmosphere from the previous title but it's slower this time - game gets weirder and more mysterious with every hour you play. The gameplay and mechanics are more refined.

    If you loved the first game for the story - you'll love this one as well (probably even more).

    Only cons:
    - Too easy
    - Could use more bosses
    - No multiple endings???    … Expand
  5. Miles-Mhunter
    Sep 1, 2021
    6
    It lost all the atmosphere, mystery, character and combat difficulty of the original masterpiece, and offered very little in return. StillIt lost all the atmosphere, mystery, character and combat difficulty of the original masterpiece, and offered very little in return. Still very good metroidvania, but very disappointing for a fan of the original.… Expand
  6. mrafancy2
    Sep 7, 2021
    0
    Absolutely adore this game! It has great graphics and amazing story, would recommend, its one of the best metroidvanias of recent memory!
  7. egoBorder
    Jan 16, 2023
    0
    I haven't played a game I disliked this much in a while. While AV2 shines quite a bit in presentation, mechanically it's a desert in terms ofI haven't played a game I disliked this much in a while. While AV2 shines quite a bit in presentation, mechanically it's a desert in terms of fun and really seems to miss its own genre. Metroidvanias are about MEANINGFUL exploration, not butting your head against every corner of a map. There's a linearity issue here, but it's not the fatal flaw. That happens to be the developers' perceived dislike of the player. Avoid at any price, even free… Expand
  8. GUILR
    Aug 17, 2021
    0
    muy aburrido y lento donde esta la acción no mames..........................................................

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