Alright, let's get this over with from the start. Yes, this does look like a certain exploration / action / adventure game from our past and yes it even plays like it, but don't think for a minute that this is a bad thing. I won't lie and say that this isn't a dead ringer for, ahem.... the Metroid titles of that past, but for lack of a phrase, this is exactly what it is. Axiom Verge is the passion project of one Tom Happ, whom has basically been a one-man development team. He's slaved away on this title for the better part of 5 years.
And now, after those 5 years, we finally can play Tom's vision, scratch that... his re-imaging of how a new Metroid could and should have been. But is it worth it?
There are countless great Metroidvania games available on the Steam Deck — Max Wright for overkill runs through some of the very best.
There’s a lot to love about Metroidvania games, from the original Metroid and Castlevania entries to some of the subgenre’s more compelling entries on PS4 and other more recent systems. While there…
Love the newest Strider! Definitely underrated.
Love these lists as i now want to check out Momodora (on PS extra) and Ender Lillies.
It's a very solid list and the best part is that I think all of them are on other platforms so more people can play them.
Welcome to another Nindie Spotlight here on Nintendo Link where we bring to light some of the best indie games on the Switch. This week we are focusing on Axiom Verge, a brilliant sci-fi metroidvania title by Thomas Happ.
