One of the very best games that we played on the Wii U last year was that of Axiom Verge, the incredibly deep and rich Metroidvania from Thomas Happ, a one-man development team. Considering how the game very clearly acted as a sort of neo-Metroid, it was a perfect fit for Nintendo systems, and although it couldn’t fit on the aging 3DS, the Switch is an ideal candidate for receiving a port. Axiom Verge was confirmed for the platform a couple months ago, but we were only given a vague August release window.
Now, Thomas Happ has come out and confirmed that the game will be delayed a couple months for the platform, and will now be seeing a release on 17th October, for both the Multiverse Edition and the digital release. No doubt disappointing to many who were hoping to play it on the go before the summer ends, but it should act as a nice way to bide time until Super Mario Odyssey launches about a week after. As before, we’ll be sure to have a review out with our thoughts on this new version.
What do you think? Will you be getting this on the Switch? If you played it before, how did you like it? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
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Is the US getting the Wii U version or not? Badland said it would still happen and it's showing up in other territories but I can't find it anywhere in the US. I was really hoping to make the physical release one of my final Wii U games in my collection.
Never played it, but might get it down the line. Too busy with Splatoon 2, and both Mario games will have me busy.
Not buying it again but it sure did scratch that Metroid itch very well. Very good Metroid clone. In some ways it was better.
Pre-ordered the Switch version weeks ago. $31.99 with Prime discount!
I got it for the vita but I will get it again for switch if only to have a physical copy. From what I have played of it so far it's pretty cool
Ya, I got the Multiverse Edition locked in. I got this for Vita, but never really play Vita so I only got to the first boss and a little beyond.
Will check this out when I get time. Gonna be an onslaught with Mario Kingdom Battle, MHXX, Pokken Tournament, Mario Odyssey, Xenoblade 2, Skyrim, Fire Emblem Warriors, Hollow Knight, FIFA and gosh dang, I can't even put down Splatoon 2!
I won't be buying it again. I never finished it on Wii U. I just couldn't get into it in the same way I would a Metroid game.Loved how it looked and sounded and the overall feel of the game was great but I thought the level design was a bit of a mess. A 7/10 in my book.
I'll get the physical copy it looked cool. I didn't buy it because it was not worth buying games on a dying console. This time I will.
I'll pass. I already own the collectors edition on PC, which includes the soundtrack. I also own the PS4 version. It's a great game; I need to go back and finish it.
Never played this. Would love to get this physically. Any info on an European release?
Will be my 4th version but screw it I'll grab it not on day one but when it goes on sale!
Never got around to getting the Wii U version, so I'll snag this one.
I have this game for my Vita and PC. Highly recommend! Now if the Switch could only get Hyper Light Drifter
Still need to check out the game, will get physical + switch = YEE!
Super Mario Odyssey, Battle Chasers: Nightwar, Axiom Verge. It's gonna be a great month for Switch owners
@GoldenGamer88 Showing on Amazon now.
I'm one of the people who really didn't like it that much. The environments never hooked me. There's too much dialogue in the game to ever truly elicit the same feel of isolation I prefer in Metroid-like games, yet not enough to really intrigue me either.
The level designs felt middling at best, but the worst part IMO was definitely the boss battles. They felt really slapdash to me.
Not to say it was an awful game by any means - I'd at least keep an eye out for any sequels or future projects. But I'm not chomping at the bit to buy it again either.
Probably buy it again really good
Got it on PC, Wii U, and PS Vita already but will be getting it on Switch as well.
One of the best games in the last 5-10 years, period. I've already played it several times through on PS4 and Vita and preordered the Switch version a week or two ago.
Is that a worldwide release date? Is it confirmed to also come out in Europe?
I don't mind the delay, I want to play Super Metroid on my mini Snes first anyway!
@TreonsRealm where else have you seen it, i cant find it anywhere yet?
@YANDMAN If you go to Publisher Badlands site for the game, they provide ordering links for every version. The Wii U version only has links for Spain and France while the other systems cover US & Canada as well. Quite frustrating as if they just canceled the Wii U version outright, I could understand (still wouldn't be happy though) but to release it in only half the regions really sucks. The link is: badlandindie.com/axiom-verge-multiverse-edition/
People still say Metroidvania? Much just be the out of touch gamers, aka Nintendo fans
I will be buying it at some point, I haven't played it yet.
@Menchi187 I'm with you all the way. I hate it when the same words just keep popping up again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again
Stupid words
Gamestop do a really nice steelbook edition for PC, if you're after a pretty shelf piece.
I am interested in a physical version for the Wii U
Unfortunately there is still no anouncement for a US version.
Hopefully limited run will distribute the game here....
Let´s keep our fingers crossed!
Very good game I completed on Wii U 100% once.
I could replay it for the other secret weapons though, (but I hate that you can only have one of the three in one save, I want em all on one).
What is new in the Multiverse Edition? I'm not getting it right away, as I could always replay it on Wii U, but it would be very nice to have a retail copy of that game on Switch to take along with at some point.
physical is the best! can't wait to pick this up.
As much as I'm looking forward to finally playing this game I'm gonna have to save that money for Odyssey. I've never been this excited for a Mario game before!
Preordered this for Switch, Vita and Wii U though annoyed I had to go to different online stores as some platforms are available in some countries but not others.
@Menchi187 You moaning about Nintendo fans still referring to two games that they are passionate about? Wake up lad!
I never got this for Wii U because I figured it would also release on Switch. I was right!
Do yourselves a favor and check this game out. Axiom Verge is one of the best indie games out there. I've played it on Steam already, and I think that the Switch is the right system for it.
Any news on the physical Wii U version in the UK? I've got a pre-order on Amazon Spain for it, but it has one of those vague 31st December release date so doesn't look that reliable. I'll keep an eye out on Amazon UK anyway. I have the Switch version pre-ordered too, just to cover all bases as I should have a Switch by the end of the year, but my preferred platform to buy this on is Wii U.
@Menchi187
What ARE you drivelling on about? Do a search for that word on Google, then click 'News' and see how often that word is still used very recently.
Hell Yeah!!! Can't wait for this. Held off getting the WiiU version for the inevitable Switch version and here she comes. With this and Metroid Returns, we're in for a real Metroidvania treat.
I'm interested in the physical Wii U version.
@jswhitfield8
Thanks! I will import if I have to. I just prefer to walk into a store and buy a copy without additional costs.
This, Cave Story and Undertale. Best Indie games ever (thus far).
Gonna pass, it didn't impress me originaly on PC, It came off as worse version of Metroid, It's still a good game tho despite it's shortcomings.
This is a great game, as a metroid fan it feels like a spiritual successory. I played through it fully and even 100%'d the game which isn't something I do very often. If you love Metroid like games this is one of the best ones in years, and in my opinion just as good as some of the metroids. I'm curious to see what's new with the multiverse edition i might consider double dipping for it.
Great game. A must have for fans of Super Metroid.
I will grab the physical version. I really liked it o n WiiU
Makes sense now why they had problems getting it on, and a date for, the Switch now that we know about Samus Returns. Seemed so weird earlier this year. Awesome time of year to release it (Halloween!), and gives me about a week to finish it before I fall into an Odyssey hole.
I'm excited for this. When I got it for Wii U, I said to myself, man this would be awesome to play on the go (at the time I meant the 3DS). Now my wish is answered, this was a great game.
Does the regular version come woth anything, like a manual?
£10 Switch Tax...
I take a look on that.The reviews was pretty good!!
@TreonsRealm Thats fine for me, ill take spanish ir french release, they are both in English.
I know I'm in the minority, but I hate the term Metroidvania. Just because it is this weird slam together of two different series, in a way we don't do for anything else. And regardless of the games themselves. Case in point- Axiom Verge is a love letter to Super Metroid. It is a Metroid clone, same way one would call Oceanhorn a Zelda Clone. There is no 'vania in the mix here. I mean, there have been Zelda-inspired games with RPG ,echanics, but we don't call them...I dunno, Zelda of Mana's or something. You have to admit it is bad when people routinely label Metroid games as Metroidvanias lol
-gets off soap box-
But, yea, awesome game lol.
I'm a huge Metroid fan, and I've heard great things about this game. I'll get this version.
been waiting on the Wii U physical version for months now... the wait goes on..
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