Axiom Verge

by Thomas Happ Games LLC

The Developer Says...

Explore and uncover the mystery of a surreal alien world by blasting aliens and glitching your environment in this intense retro side-scrolling action/adventure.

Players Like...

❤ Exploration and Progression

As you progress through the game, you'll unlock new abilities that grant access to previously inaccessible areas, encouraging a sense of constant discovery and backtracking. Unlike many modern Metroidvania games, the title does not hold your hand or provide constant waypoints. Instead, it encourages organic exploration, allowing you to get lost in the world and figure out where to go next on your own, much like the original Metroid games. This approach creates a strong sense of atmosphere and isolation as you navigate the alien landscape of Sudra.

❤ Traversal and Abilities

The game offers a robust set of movement abilities and upgrades that expand your traversal options over time. In addition to standard platforming skills, you can utilize unique abilities such as the "Address Disruptor" gun, which allows you to "glitch" the environment in various ways to create new pathways. Other traversal tools include controlling a remote drone, teleporting through certain walls, and even corrupting enemy behavior, adding a layer of creativity and experimentation to the gameplay.

❤ Combat and Weaponry

The game features a diverse arsenal of over 20 unique weapons, each with their own distinct properties and behaviors. From standard blasters to more exotic options like the "Kilver" that can split and ricochet projectiles, the title encourages you to experiment with different armaments to find the ones that best suit your playstyle. The "Address Disruptor" gun also plays a key role in combat, as you can use it to "glitch" enemies, turning them into allies or altering their behavior in unexpected ways, adding an element of strategy to your encounters.

❤ Boss Encounters

The boss battles are generally well-designed, presenting you with formidable foes that test your mastery of the game's mechanics. While a few may be on the easier side, the majority of the encounters are challenging and memorable, requiring you to carefully dodge attacks, manage your resources, and utilize your full arsenal of abilities to emerge victorious. The boss designs are often creative and visually striking, contributing to the game's sense of atmosphere and mystery.

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