Action

Axiom Verge 2

Single Player

Critic · Metacritic

3.8

Users · RAWG

2021

Released

Platforms

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📅 Release Info

Release DateAugust 11, 2021

Developer

Publisher

🏷️ Game Details

Genres

ActionAdventureIndiePuzzlePlatformer

Playable on

PCPlayStationNintendo

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LinuxPCPlayStation 4PlayStation 5Nintendo Switch

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About this game

You may have played Axiom Verge, or heard it referenced as a benchmark for indie “metroidvania” adventures. Axiom Verge 2 is part of the same story as Axiom Verge 1 but is a completely new game: new characters, new powers, new enemies, and a new world. You can play it before or after the original.

Pros & Cons

Pros

Interconnected environments offer new routes and discoveries.
New abilities expand exploration and change area approaches.
Pixel art, atmosphere, and music define the presentation.
Sequel takes a substantially different approach from the original.

Cons

Combat is less developed than the exploration.
Boss fights are less memorable than in the first game.
Navigation involves large maps, backtracking, and unclear objectives.
Fragmented story and lore connections make the narrative difficult to follow.

Pros & Cons are AI-assisted summaries, not our own playthrough reviews. Sources and how we make recommendations.

Where to Buy / Play

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Gameplay & themes

Action

Axiom Verge 2

Single Player

Critic · Metacritic

3.8

Users · RAWG

2021

Released

Platforms

🔗🛒▶

📅 Release Info

Release DateAugust 11, 2021

Developer

Publisher

🏷️ Game Details

Genres

ActionAdventureIndiePuzzlePlatformer

Playable on

PCPlayStationNintendo

Show all 5 versions ▾

LinuxPCPlayStation 4PlayStation 5Nintendo Switch

Screenshots & Videos

About this game

Pros & Cons

Pros

Interconnected environments offer new routes and discoveries.
New abilities expand exploration and change area approaches.
Pixel art, atmosphere, and music define the presentation.
Sequel takes a substantially different approach from the original.

Cons

Combat is less developed than the exploration.
Boss fights are less memorable than in the first game.
Navigation involves large maps, backtracking, and unclear objectives.
Fragmented story and lore connections make the narrative difficult to follow.

Pros & Cons are AI-assisted summaries, not our own playthrough reviews. Sources and how we make recommendations.

Where to Buy / Play

Official stores where this game is available. Links open the store page in a new tab.

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