Well, that's unexpected. Axiom Verge 2, the sequel to the beloved indie metroidvania, is available today on PlayStation 4.
Dropped out of nowhere today alongside a showing at Nintendo's Indie World showcase, the game will be ready for purchase on PlayStation Store today, 11th August. A PS5 version is also in the works, but it's coming a little later down the line. For now, it's just the PS4 version.
The game itself tells a separate story from the first title, though there's a lot of overlap in terms of gameplay. You're still exploring an expansive world that opens up as you find and upgrade equipment, and it's all presented in a minimalist pixel art style. Fans will no doubt be very pleased to see the game's out — let's hope it lives up to the first.
Will you be playing Axiom Verge 2 on PS4? Will you wait for the PS5 port instead? Tell us in the comments section below.
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Okay, this launch is weird. I really like the first game but this one is just too different from the first game. There's no hr giger inspired environment (at least in the trailer), the music seems different, and the gameplay now melee focused. I think I'll wait for the reviews for this game.
Edit: Just watched ign first 15 minutes of axiom verge 2 gameplay, the story seems interesting and the music while different, it's still good. I think I''ll try this if pushsquare says it's good
I wonder what a PS5 version would even bring to the table other than DualSense support? 120Hz support, I guess?
Dont know if a PS5 version is even necessary. I'm on board anyway. Nice surprise.
@GamingFan4Lyf Loading times so fast the credits have rolled before you have even started the game?
I'd get the PS4 version done first in hopes of popping a free platinum on the PS5 version.
@GamingFan4Lyf According to Sacred Symbols, the PS5 version is getting delayed due to the creator really wanting to take
full advantage of the PS5 help feature. They want to have videos for all the collectables and other tips like the first party games.
@wiiware Interesting take which I didn't catch/consider. I'm excited but will wait for reviews too. The first was so good I can almost blindly trust in the creator. I've been looking for some reviews but it may be a week given the surprise drop.
Game made by one person got to commend the guy Thomas Happ for making this game and the previous Axiom verge by himself
@The_New_Butler It does. Thank you very much.
Cool will get the PS5 version when it drops. Quite like to support the developer seeing as I enjoyed the first game so much.
So the ps5 version won't have any graphical upgrades?
@Dreman99 Yeah the PS5 version is going to look like Metroid Prime where as the PS4 version will look like Super Metroid.
The first one is on sale on PS Store right now too, it’s very good.
@Jeevz hardy har 🤪
I guess I'll wait for the PS5 version?
I'll happily pay full price.
curious what PS5 version will do
What?! Epic! AV is one of my favourite games! rushes home
@GamingFan4Lyf the only thing I know for sure is that it’ll take advantage of the Game Help feature.
Every Metroid and Castlevania game should be required by law to look like this.
@GamingFan4Lyf a separate trophy list so people can plat it twice.
@Bdbrady Yup, if this game still had that hr giger design or continue trace (the first game protagonist) story I'll buy this right now, but since it's so different I want to see others reviews first, including pushsquare.
@The_New_Butler That's a good score, I think I'll wait for a couple of more reviews and buy it if it's good. Still waiting for pushsquare review 😃
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