The WhatsNext verdict
For Metroidvania fans who enjoy exploring a strange world, finding new abilities, and piecing together a layered sci-fi story.: Axiom Verge 2 builds on the series’ exploration roots with a new world, characters, and powers, inviting you to uncover its secrets at your own pace. Tradeoff: Its deliberate exploration and backtracking offer less immediate action than a combat-focused adventure.
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What you are walking into
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.
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