Published: 2015-04-01, Author: Robert , review by: gamecrate.com
Abstract: Back in the days of old-school gaming, a good "Metroidvania"-style game is all you needed to really get you through the weekend. The term comes from open exploration games, along the same lines as Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, Super Metroid and othe...
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Published: 2015-03-31, Author: Chris , review by: gaming-age.com
Abstract: There are seemingly hundreds of indie games out there that use 8-bit or 16-bit style visuals as a mere gimmick, and most of the time, these games use such small sprites and are so spastic that you can't enjoy the gameplay. So in comes Tom Happ with Axiom...
Published: 2015-03-30, Author: Peter , review by: gamespot.com
Foreboding scifi setting instills a strong mixture of curiosity and dread, A soundtrack that enhances the world's eerie vibe, A large selection of weapons gives you plenty of options when it comes to combat, A story defined by mystery that builds over tim
Some enemy designs feel out of place, The world has a tendency to look drab
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Published: 2015-03-30, Author: Jeremy , review by: Gamingnexus.com
Abstract: Although they were a little over my head, I loved the action and exploration titles that were available on the original Nintendo when I was a child. Games such as Castlevania, Blaster Master, Metroid, and Rygar we the “epic” adventures that sucked me in w...
Abstract: A “metroidvania” exploration style side-scroller. A classically pixilated aesthetic built from the ground up. Five years of dedication from a single man who built the game in his spare time between jobs. Sounds incredible, huh?Well, enough about Cave Stor...
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Published: 2015-03-30, Author: Mike , review by: gamezone.com
A game that's mechanically similar to the Metroid of old, yet still manages to have its own identity with some truly awesome concepts. It's gorgeous, challenging and a delight to play...
Abstract: Axiom Verge is a retro-styled 2D action game focused on unusual weaponry and exploration of an maze-like, infested world. You play as Trace, a relatively normal (if quirky) guy who suffers a near-fatal injury, after which he wakes up in a strange, unsettl...
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Published: 2015-03-30, Author: Mike , review by: kotaku.com
Abstract: Yes, I gained a new ability! Now where the hell do I use it?The thrill of obtaining a shiny new toy followed quickly by the frustration of wandering about looking for places to apply it are the major beats of Axiom Verge, an indie love letter to classic...
