Axiom Verge 2

Rock Paper Shotgun

Katharine Castle·Sep 13, 2021

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It saves its best tricks until last, but Axiom Verge 2 is another enthralling Metroidvania from solo dev Thomas Happ, and a retro-infused feast for the senses.

Polygon

Suriel Vazquez·Aug 17, 2021

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A meticulously paced disciple of Metroid that revels in the past

GameSpot

Richard Wakeling·Aug 16, 2021

Critic70/100

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Axiom Verge 2 is a daring sequel that shares very few similarities with its predecessor, but it's held back by one-dimensional combat.

Nintendo Life

Mitch Vogel·Aug 11, 2021

Critic90/100

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Axiom Verge is a remarkably tough act to follow, but Thomas Happ has done it again in producing a pitch perfect, excellently paced Metroidvania adventure. Axiom Verge 2 perfectly balances familiar elements that made the original great and trying out new ideas that give the sequel its own identity, and while lovers of the first game may take some time to adjust, everything comes together and makes for a potent experience that no fan of the genre will want to miss out on. The mysterious atmosphere, thrilling pace, and fantastic world design all come together to make for a worthy follow up that stands well on its own. Do yourself a favor and pick up Axiom Verge 2 as soon as you can, this is a game that's absolutely worth your time.

PC Gamer

Tom Sykes·Aug 11, 2021

Critic87/100

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Less Metroid, more ‘vania.

IGN

Tristan Ogilvie·Aug 11, 2021

Critic70/100

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Axiom Verge 2 is a dual-dimensional Metroidvania that’s engaging to explore despite its one-dimensional combat and underwhelming boss fights.

Game Informer

Matt Miller·Aug 11, 2021

Critic78/100

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Striding more confidently free of its Metroid inspirations, Axiom Verge 2 is a worthy successor, but it takes patience to fully enjoy.