Axiom Verge’s playstyle draws inspiration from the retro playstyle of Nintendo’s 1986 game Metroid. The genre of game has been dubbed “Metroidvania” due to the legacy that Metroid has left since then on. The game emphasises on exploration and action, featuring over 60 different items and power-ups.
Axiom Verge is not perfect, but it does have its moments. It has an amazing soundtrack, taking you right back to the retro 80s and 90s. It has a very captivating story, filled with many achievements that are not too hard or grind-y to get. But it doesn’t have the best boss fights and the weapons scattered across the game could also be more powerful.
Nonetheless, it is definitely worth trying for free! Whether you are a fan of Metroidvania style games or not, the game is not lengthy and does not require much of a commitment to do a full playthrough.
The game normally costs $12, but you can get it for free on the Epic Games Store. The Epic Games Store does not nearly have the features that Steam does, such as workshops, community forums, curators and more. They are hoping to reel in the Fortnite market as well as other gamers into their platform, which there are already too many of. Maybe it will stand out as a competitor but only time will tell.
0 votes
