The masterfully created graphics are striking throughout, but where the original exhibited a decaying, surrealist dystopian future, this new entry shows off a lush and vibrant world that feels very much alive. And I have to say that those first impressions didn’t wane within just a few hours of play it became clear that Axiom Verge 2 is absolutely as good as the original. Wanting nothing more than to find her way home alongside her daughter, she’s led on a merry dance before falling victim to an ancient evil that threatens reality itself.įirst impressions of the game were incredibly positive – the title theme rings out in Happ’s signature synth style, and it doesn’t take long for the pixel art sprites and backgrounds to really shine. Lured to a research lab deep in the Antarctic, where Hammond herself once vanished without trace, Indra becomes trapped in another dimension. You play the role of Indra Chaudhari, a ruthless company CEO who’s dragged into an interdimensional revenge story while investigating a sinister message relating to her estranged daughter, seemingly sent from by Indra’s former business rival, Dr Elizabeth Hammond. Set in the same universe as the original game, Axiom Verge 2 frames itself as a pseudo-prequel, but considering the reality-flitting nature of the storylines, it makes sure you can’t be entirely confident in that description until nearer the end of the game. – Some of the upgrades quickly become defunct – Combat & bosses aren’t especially challenging – Lore is tricky to follow with lots of names, races & places described + Great roster of upgrades that create unique gameplay + Expansive map covering a detailed, living world + Stunning pixel art visuals & deep, engaging soundtrack It’s safe to say that I wasn’t disappointed. Not ones to hang around when a sequel to a modern classic is released, VGamingNews sent me straight off to the Nintendo eShop to snag a copy on the Switch, eager to bring you the lowdown right off the bat. Like one of the devilish mysteries hidden in his games, the release was kept a quiet secret and launched entirely unexpectedly as part of the most recent Nintendo Indie World presentation, to an outpouring of excitement from fans.
But with Tom Happ being a completely solo developer and no concrete news on a release schedule, who knew when we could expect Axiom Verge 2 to grace our console screens… One of the first to spring to my mind was the frankly brilliant Axiom Verge released to critical acclaim in 2015, the gaming community has been waiting with baited breath ever since Thomas Happ Games LLC announced that a sequel was in the works. The metroidvania has been a beloved genre since the release of the original Metroid way back in 1986 (belated happy birthday to the OG, Samus Aran, by the way!), and there have been some tremendous games released under the banner over the years. 18 August, 2021 - 9:08 am by Drew Sherratt
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