Soul Axiom is about to make its grand return on Nintendo Switch in the form of Soul Axiom Rebooted, an enhanced version of the game we first saw on Wii U.
This new version is planned for release on 27th February 2020 - so we don't have long to wait - and will also release on Steam. Publisher Wales Interactive has shared a list of the changes we can expect to see, as well as a list of features specific to the upcoming Switch version:
What’s New?
+ Localisation support
+ A new objective marker system
+ Major optimisations throughout
+ Improved checkpoint & save system
+ Reduced completion requirements
+ Enhanced dynamic lighting
+ Many QoL improvements
+ A reduced base price
+ Free artbook & soundtrack DLC (Steam)
Nintendo Switch Specific
+ Added motion controls
+ Added bonus levels that weren't available on Wii U
+ Added built-in achievements
+ Added a gallery for the artbook
+ Supports 720p undocked & 900p docked
We had mixed feelings on this first-person adventure puzzler when it appeared on Wii U, so hopefully these changes will be just what the doctor ordered. Feel free to check out our full review of that version to learn more - we'll leave a snippet for you below.
Soul Axiom has some strong points to make it potentially enticing for eShop enthusiasts; it works hard to deliver an interesting narrative, there are plenty of hours of play, and it's atmospheric and intriguing at times. There are downsides though, with performance and puzzle design often middling and sometimes poor, which both drag the experience back somewhat. Perhaps worth a punt - at a budget price - for fans of first-person puzzles, but Soul Axiom sadly doesn't deliver to its full potential.
Were you a fan of the original? Think you might pick it up for Switch? Tell us below.
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Never played the original, pero this looks pretty epic!
Never played it on Wii U and probably won't play it on Switch either unless feedback of the improvements is really positive. At the very least, motion controls makes it significantly more appealing.
Hasn’t this been in the Coming Soon section on the eshop for awhile?
This was constantly on sale on Wii U and every time I had to remind myself that this wasn't the highly-rated Axiom Verge and was, generally it seemed, not highly-rated at all.
@Panopticon yep... not sure why it’s news worthy either, considering the previous review pegged it as ‘average’. Hardly seems something to get excited about unless you’re specifically already a fan of the game.
Wanted to play the Wii U version, but then Switch was announced. Just hopeful for a physical
I liked their other Wii U first person adventure, Master Reboot, more, but Master Reboot Rebooted doesn't roll of the tongue quite as well.
This one didn't scare the pants off of me in the same way that Master Reboot did, but I still liked it on Wii U. It was super moody and cool looking enough that I'll probably play this new version.
I tried this on Wii u and didn't see what the fuss was about, it's one of the few games I've never bothered finishing as I just didn't enjoy it
I really liked this game - I remember picking it up as soon as it was launched. I am looking forward to this.
The wiiu version was an exercise in bland gaming.
The first game got abysmal reviews; might as well avoid this stinker.
Meh. Good visuals but the story seems weak
I had this on WiiU. Was fun at first but got very old by the end. More levels doesn't seem a great idea haha
The improved visuals will help and I'm assuming when they say reduced requirements for finishing they prpbably mean the bit where you have to put the momentos at the end. That wasn't too hard, you just had to do, ya know, the game lol
You had to collect teddies as extras, though. The more you had at the end area, the more audo clips of story you got. I had like 4 and didn't care to go back and get more.
@Zidentia Story was the only bit I liked, really.
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