Axiom Verge 2
Explore interconnected worlds as Indra, search for power-granting urns and experiment with hacking mechanical enemies. A remote drone with its own abilities adds another way to engage with the exploration.
- AI score · out of 10
- 8.5 / 10
About this game
Axiom Verge 2 follows Indra into an alternate Earth reached through a cargo lift in Antarctica. Its 2D exploration spans two connected worlds, with a nonlinear map that lets you choose where to investigate. Mountains, lakes, deserts and ruins form the setting for the search. New powers come from breaking special urns, and a compass points in their general direction as you draw closer. Mechanical enemies can be hacked for different effects, while a deployable drone brings its own abilities into play. The recurring decisions concern where to explore and which tools to experiment with along the way. Although it belongs to the same story as Axiom Verge, this is a separate adventure that can be played before or after the original.
Collected in series
Axiom Verge is a science-fiction exploration series about finding a way through strange, interconnected worlds. New tools change how familiar rooms can be crossed, while distorted scenery and unfamiliar machines make each discovery feel slightly unsettling.
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An exploration-led adventure for players who enjoy testing tools and deciding where to investigate next.
The nonlinear map and directional compass suggest a journey built around investigation rather than simply following an exact destination marker. Hacking and the drone give curious players different systems to experiment with as they search for new powers.
Strengths
- Hacking and a separately capable drone can make experimentation part of exploration.
- A compass that gives a general direction may help focus a search while leaving room for investigation.
Weaknesses
- The nonlinear structure may feel less comfortable if you prefer a clearly prescribed sequence of destinations.
Who it is for: Players who enjoy self-directed map exploration, discovering abilities and experimenting with unfamiliar systems.
Play notes: The compass offers a general direction toward nearby urns, so it is best approached as a search aid rather than an exact route.
View scoring basis
| Dimension | Review state | Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimension Power-granting urns provide a reason to investigate, while the compass offers guidance without specifying an exact route. | Reviewed | 8.3 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension Hacking and the drone may appeal to players who want exploration to involve testing different tools, not only choosing a direction. | Reviewed | 8.7 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension Natural terrain alongside civilization ruins may support curiosity about the history of this unfamiliar place. | Reviewed | 8.4 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension Verified Pro Controller support provides an option for players who prefer that controller layout during exploration. | Reviewed | 8.2 / 10 | Not provided |
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Core information
- Developer
- Thomas Happ Games
- Publisher
- Thomas Happ Games
- Release date
- Aug 11, 2021
- Platforms
- Nintendo Switch
- Content kind
- Game
- Release state
- Released
- Region
- Worldwide
- Official website
- Not provided
- Offline minimum players
- Not provided
- Offline maximum players
- Not provided
- Online minimum players
- Not provided
- Online maximum players
- Not provided
- Categories
- Action · Primary genre
- Tags
- Linear LevelsInvestigationPuzzle SolvingStory-drivenMain Story 10–20 Hours3D GraphicsSolo-friendlySlow BurnThird PersonExploration
- Supported game languages
- Not provided
- Requires base game
- Not provided
- Standalone
- Not provided
- Age ratings
- Not provided
- Play modes
- Single player
- Perspectives
- Side view
Release editions
- PlayStation 5WorldwideAug 11, 2022
- Nintendo SwitchWorldwideAug 11, 2021
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Sources
- www.axiomverge2.comSource revision: 1
- www.axiomverge2.com