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Axiom Verge Review Thread
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CastorTroy
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Keep em' coming, dude. You are amazing.
If ever ever let yourself go and put in 50 pounds, Axiom Verge will be waiting there for you to enjoy
Ok, but lets not obsess over a few poorly chosen words, but I apologize. My point is the gamut of opinions is coming from a very insular place. A place that doesn't reflect reality.
And that many real non critic gamers, who didn't nerd out growing up playing Super Metroid, a game even Nintendo refuses to cash in on which proves the true relevancy of these games, would display a more contemporary and more relevant opinion.
Give War A Chance
Member
Couple things with this post...
(1) 5/5 isn't a "perfect" score, and it's not meant to be read that way. Many sites, including Giantbomb, have stated that a 5/5 or a 10/10 does not indicate a "perfect" game, and isn't a "perfect" score. It's an "outstanding" score, and other such adjectives.
(2) What the hell does weight or race have to do with critiques of Axiom Verge, or most video games for that matter?
(3) "Good" is absolutely subjective, especially in the sense you're talking about. For the art direction they chose, their art absolutely is good. It's a retro game. Every game isn't going to be built with The Order's engine, and to expect them all to be is laughably dumb.
EDIT: Just for the record, never played a Metroid game in my life. So I can't say I'm "nerding out" to "nostalgia." I can say that I'm hyped as hell to play a great game, though. Played the demo of Axiom Verge at Best Buy about a month ago, and bought a $20 PSN card specifically to buy this game on Day 1. It really sounds like you don't like the genre and you're trying to make other people agree with your tastes for some reason. Seems like a weird thing to do.
Also, you are aware that critiques in pretty much all mediums are like this, right? You can wait for the user reviews once the game comes out if that makes you feel better, but I can imagine they're all going to be pretty positive as well.
TheExhaustedWalrus
Member
Does anyone know what this will be priced? I would assume $15 but I was just wanting to know.
It's $19.99, but $17.99 for Plus members for the first week of release.
It's confirmed at $20. There was a lengthy thread where the price was discussed thoroughly.
Banjo-Kazooie
Member
$17 with PS+...nice. Between this and Ori, I'm content. Now bring on Titan Souls.
No one's obsessing over a few poorly chosen words -- they are harping on your profoundly stupid argument that somehow, without playing the game, the reviews are invalid because they do not represent an accurate assessment (one you can't even make yourself, which adds even more depth to the "profound" bit above) of how the general population feels about this game.
Ori and the Blind Forest was well worth the $20 I spent on it, so if this game has similar value $20 seems fine.
TheExhaustedWalrus
Member
Sweet, thanks. Definitely buying at that price.
pixellated_man
Member
The 8 bit styling is definitely justified for this game. It's not there for cheap sentimental value. Jeremy Parish explains it best in his Usgamer review.
OrbitalBeard
Member
God damn this game looks amazing. I need a PS4.
Mikey Jr.
Member
RadarScope1
Member
Damn, there are kids on the Internet shitting on this game already? I thought it wasn't out until Tuesday?
SerTapTap
Member
Would be awesome but no I haven't heard if any plans. Let Tom (@AxiomVerge) know on Twitter and maybe he'll consider it. It does seem easier than ever for Indies to get physical copies. I wouldn't count on it either though. It's still like 1% of ps4 Indies at retail, it's just better than 0%.
I've expressed my opinions on the pricing of this game in that thread and it caused quite a bit of controversy in that thread and I don't wish to begin that debate in here.
I'm watching the GB Quick look now and am thoroughly impressed in the level of detail in the pixel art.
Everything you said minus cities. I think I need to start playing Type 0 during daylight hours when off.
OnionPowder
Member
I'm overweight and white but I'm not overaged so I guess this game isn't for me.
Retro City Rampage got an awesome one-time pressing.
Maybe we can get it to happen here?
SerTapTap
Member
Yeah a one time limited print is enough for me, I got my rcr copy and won't open it, got it to collect. But it would be cool if it were easily available, even if online retailers only. Stick It To The Man seems to manage to stay in stock on Amazon, I wonder what they did to get there
Perhaps important to note, there are a LOT of early Dev images of this game floating around... Even in reviews. The images in my review are all from the final version. It looks quite a bit better IMO, kind of surprising how a few details can really improve pixel art.
Plus that 10% code is still active today so almost $16 not bad
Im not overweight or white, but I love the hell out of classic looking games, that arent retro just for popularity sake. Eh.
I might be overaged since late 20s is old according to GAF
On a serious note, it kills me when people claim Nostalgia = inflated ratings for stuff like Shovel Knight and so on. If its got an awesome soundtrack and art style that fits the gameplay imagined by the devs, no amount of nostalgia for the good old days should have any effect on how its rated. Its just good. Same with classic good games that actually released from 16 bit days and back, a good game will forever be a good game.
The only grip I've seen thus far with visuals is that it isn't always entirely clear which blocks can be drilled and which can't. I suppose that is necessary for having secret areas, but I feel like some people will get stuck in spots because the blocks to drill aren't all the same color
RocketRacoon
Member
Review threads are fucking brutal lately.
Stoked for Axiom Verge, never played Metroid, but I like Castlevania, so maybe I'm still wrong?
Stoked for Axiom Verge, never played Metroid, but I like Castlevania, so maybe I'm still wrong?
SerTapTap
Member
It's usually very obvious if it's a required path, less obvious if it is optional. The tile based visuals are used to give visual cues for false walls, compartments etc. There's only two secrets I couldn't find out on my own out of (item count spoiler)
over 100 collectable items
threelights
Member
Maan, I saw that late game stuff in the GB Quick Look.
I really shouldn't have...
Hopefully PC version is out soon, I never thought I'd have to avoid footage of an indie game =X
I really shouldn't have...
Hopefully PC version is out soon, I never thought I'd have to avoid footage of an indie game =X
Based on the demo, the game does a brilliant job of showing you naturally that there will be BOTH obviously-drillable blocks, but also hidden drillable blocks.
I have completed 1 game on my PS4 - Infamous: SS. 2 games if you count Destiny.
Due to deals, Amazon/GCU sales, and PS Plus this generation has actually been more affordable to me but I can finish games. Still have to complete:
TLOU - about 3hrs left
Firstlight
Injustice
Strider
Guacamele
Transistor
FC4
DriveClub
The Order
Valiant Hearts
Olli Olli 2
Velocity 2X
Counterspy
Pretty sure i missed a Plus title somewhere its crazy this gen. And people say there are no games whaaat?
BennyBlanco
aka IMurRIVAL69
This is a kamikaze account, right? Holy shit, my sides.
Are black, fit people less prone to nostalgia?
old manatee
Banned
Maybe the game is getting good review scores because it is good.
SerTapTap
Member
The game has some amazing sign posting with all of the abilities. Generally when you get a new ability you'll be "trapped" in the room with it and forced to use it to leave as a sort of natural, mini-tutorial (you remain in complete control, it's not a Cinematic game). Secrets are less obvious but...they're secrets. There's a big gulf in difficulty between bare minimum and 100%. You need to be highly observant and explore to get high completion percentages, but I don't think that's an unreasonable requirement.
Like I said earlier anyone scoping out the OST should probably stop at track 4 as that's all extremely early game stuff (but still good). Definitely don't go past 6. The music's awesome, but it's maried to the enviornment/situation in such a cool way.
Also if the GB video has lategame spoilers you should probably not watch it if you're already sold. Spoilers are a big deal. There is stuff in this game you will be glad you didn't see coming.
Crazy talk.
The_Darkest_Red
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Chairman Yang
if he talks about books, you better damn well listen
Damn, lots of well-received indie Metroidvanias out there. Guacamelee, Ori, Apotheon, now this. So far, what's the best of the bunch?
Yah, I think I crept to track 8 then stopped. I think I'm done for now until I get into the game. (I NEED to listen to the first couple tracks in my car later though.)
I already had some of the interesting weapons spoiled for me while listening to some reviews... really regretting that. One of them would have been a big surprise for sure.
Hahaha, is this for real? It would have been IMPOSSIBLE for this person to play Mega Man...
SerTapTap
Member
...if you can play a Mega Man game you can play this, square/X as shoot/jump is great. I don't understand their complaint. Buttons are fully remappable anyway.
Uh yeah, good that you stopped
Wolfgunblood Garopa
Member
How is that take even possible? That's basic use of a controller. Your thumb doesn't even hop between the two buttons at all...
Or any game really.
Wow. Impressed that there are that many items. Also glad that they aren't too hard to find.