Azkend 2: The World Beneath

 Xbox One
Metascore
67

Mixed or average reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. Brash Games
    May 11, 2016
    80
    These minor wrinkles aside, Azkend 2: The World Beneath is a great match 3 game from a developer that clearly understands the genre and knows how to give gamers what they want. It’s well worth the asking price and definitely worth your time.
  2. TrueAchievements
    May 6, 2016
    80
    The game is fun, especially for fans of matching games, despite its awkward controls. Successfully completing levels opens up new challenges and new abilities, keeping the game fun while encouraging the improvement of skills. The main campaign can be done in under fifteen hours, giving gamers plenty of time solving puzzles without turning into a major grind.
  3. COGconnected
    May 4, 2016
    77
    Although Azkend 2 is similar to the beloved Bejeweled, the addition of a good story makes this one of my favourite puzzle games yet.
  5. Worth Playing
    May 27, 2016
    70
    If you can forgive the controls, Azkend 2: The World Beneath can be a fun puzzle game.
  6. MondoXbox
    May 9, 2016
    65
    A decent match 3 game with a good amount of contents, but feeling uninspired and with a clunky control system.
  7. XboxAddict
    Jul 13, 2016
    62
    The core puzzle gameplay of Azkend 2: The World Beneath is a lot of fun, but it really seems that it is meant for a tablet or cellular phone, not the Xbox One.
  8. XBLA Fans
    Jun 2, 2016
    60
    A well-presented and generally enjoyable experience for those who typically wouldn't enjoy match-three puzzlers. The story is a bit lame, and the image recognition screens are banal, but neither prevented me from taking pleasure in the otherwise relaxing experience that Azkend 2 offers.
  9. GameSpew
    May 3, 2016
    60
    It’s a shame that the bulk of Azkend 2 is hampered by a lacklustre story that feels unnecessary and cumbersome. The actual match-three gameplay is enjoyable, and the mixture of gameplay types on offer add a unique spin on an otherwise tired and overdone genre.
  10. Pure Xbox
    Jun 1, 2016
    50
    Luckily, the game is not overly pricey at $7.99 and the alternate modes help to keep the interest up, with score chasing on the leaderboard always available to be relied upon to add some interest. With that said, match-3 games are generally good for relaxation, but with the control gremlins to contend with, this isn't one that we found to be terribly restful.