Eric Van Allen
DestructoidReview: Axiom Verge 2 – Destructoid
Published 8/11/2021
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Series X|S / PS4 / Linux / PC / PS5 / XONE / Switch - 8/11/2021
Axiom Verge 2
You may have played Axiom Verge, or heard it referenced as a benchmark for indie “metroidvania” adventures. Axiom Verge 2 is part of the same story as Axiom Verge 1 but is a completely new game: new characters, new powers, new enemies, and a new world. You can play it before or after the original.
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- Thomas Happ Games
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- Thomas Happ Games
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Critic avg
77
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18
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50–100
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The critic average is 77 across 18 scored reviews, with a 50-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 80–89 band.
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90–1002 reviews · 11%
80–898 reviews · 44%
70–796 reviews · 33%
Below 702 reviews · 11%
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Kyle Foley
But Why Tho?REVIEW: ‘Axiom Verge 2’ Sets a New Indie Metroidvania Standard (PC)
Published 8/11/2021
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100
+23 vs critic avg
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Read originalJames Cunningham
Hardcore GamerReview: Axiom Verge 2
Published 8/11/2021
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80
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Read originalMitch Vogel
Nintendo LifeReview: Axiom Verge 2 - A Fantastic Follow-Up To A Classic Metroidvania
Published 8/11/2021
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90
+13 vs critic avg
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Read originalZachary Miller
Nintendo World ReportAxiom Verge 2 (Switch) Review
Published 8/11/2021
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85
+8 vs critic avg
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Read originalMatt Miller
Game InformerAxiom Verge 2 Review – Lost In Another World
Published 8/11/2021
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78
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Published 8/11/2021
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70
-7 vs critic avg
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Read originalTom Sykes
PC GamerAxiom Verge 2 review
Published 8/11/2021
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87
+10 vs critic avg
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