Axiom Verge

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User Score
8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 158 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 118 out of 158
  2. Mixed: 32 out of 158
  3. Negative: 8 out of 158
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  1. beeco
    May 22, 2018
    4
    The gameplay is sub par, 4-direction shooting is pretty boring to me. The enemies, not bosses, are poorly designed, relatively boring, and not memorable at all. The fact that once you get deep into the map, backtracking becomes the only task, is super tedious and can become boring really fast, even with a walk-through. Best part of this game is the story, it's mysterious and you feel theThe gameplay is sub par, 4-direction shooting is pretty boring to me. The enemies, not bosses, are poorly designed, relatively boring, and not memorable at all. The fact that once you get deep into the map, backtracking becomes the only task, is super tedious and can become boring really fast, even with a walk-through. Best part of this game is the story, it's mysterious and you feel the need to help out the protagonist on his adventure, which helps you want to progress more.… Expand
  2. Nintendist
    Jun 30, 2022
    0
    the lack of content hits hard here. this game really needs more good gameplay content
  3. lucinhagamer
    Aug 25, 2022
    0
    this game is very bad with really annoying gameplay. i hate it everyhting here
  4. zarlack
    Apr 23, 2021
    3
    Good things: Gameplay is fun. Visuals create a Metroid-ish mood. Soundtrack is good.

    OK things: Controls are smooth, once you're in-game. The idea of "glitching" seems like it could be fun game mechanic....although at first it seems to just mean you take damage if you try to follow certain paths. Bad things: Clunky menu controls. Map design seems based on the principle of "feeling    Good things: Gameplay is fun. Visuals create a Metroid-ish mood. Soundtrack is good.

    OK things: Controls are smooth, once you're in-game. The idea of "glitching" seems like it could be fun game mechanic....although at first it seems to just mean you take damage if you try to follow certain paths.

    Bad things: Clunky menu controls. Map design seems based on the principle of "feeling stuck and resorting to shooting every wall was the best part of the Metroid games!" Some of the visuals look like they weren't just 'inspired' by Metroid, but were lifted from the early games. I mentioned earlier that the soundtrack is good...but the audio mix is all over the place, and some of the synth sounds completely swallow the mix, becoming completely blaring. It left me with little choice but to turn the music volume nearly all the way down. The result is a good soundtrack gone to waste.

    If this were a student project, things like idiosyncratic menu control layouts, a bad audio mix and "way-too-familiar" art wouldn't be a huge deal....but this is a product being sold via retail. The result is a game that feels like an amateurish money-grab by someone with a lot to learn before they're ready for prime-time.

    I bought the game on sale at half-price, and even that left me with buyer's remorse. I wish there had been a demo...or that I'd bought it somewhere that offered refunds (eg. Steam). The sequel is apparently coming to the Switch store this year; I doubt I'll pick it up unless there's a demo that lets me confirm that it won't feel like a waste of money.    … Expand

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87

Generally favorable reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. Switch Player
    Feb 13, 2018
    100
    This isn’t a game for the faint-hearted. It’s a challenging action adventure which forces you to use physical and mental dexterity in equal measure. It wields nostalgia and innovation with laser precision, creating one of the most fun and inspiring games that you will have the chance to play. If you want an excellent adventure platformer, then it would be a disservice not to own this game.
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  2. Cubed3
    Feb 12, 2018
    90
    A lesser game would have broken away from the standard Metroidvania fare by referencing Super Metroid and playing out like a 2D Metroid would be expected to. It wouldn't be bad, but it wouldn't be particularly special, either. Axiom Verge is not a lesser game, though. It strictly pays tribute to the original NES Metroid, but not once does it do anything with its premise that feels derivative. Any instance of homage is quickly subverted and thrust down a path all of its own. Solutions to puzzles are genuinely creative and the overworld is filled with more optional weapons and upgrades than actually necessary for a normal playthrough, offering an incredibly rewarding, explorative experience. Challenging, creative, and endlessly endearing, Axiom Verge: Multiverse Edition is the best take on the Metroidvania genre in years.
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  3. God is a Geek
    Feb 9, 2018
    75
    A fine game that is let down by the main character being a bit drab. This is the same version of the game, but on Switch. Make of that what you will.
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