Axiom Verge's creator Thomas Happ last year delayed the release of the second game until the first half of 2021. So what's he been up to since then?
It turns out he's actually been spending some of his time on a free update for the original Metroidvania-style game that adds a new "Randomizer Mode". It'll be released on consoles in the near future (exact platforms have not been specified).
"Essentially, the Randomizer Mode randomizes (thus the name) the items you get as you progress through the game, but in a very sophisticated way. The Randomizer is smart enough to know that in certain areas you need weapons with certain characteristics to progress."
That's a very short summary of what to expect, but you can get a full rundown over on the game's official blog page. If this mode is well-received by fans, Happ says he'll be sure to include something similar in Axiom Verge 2 and "not take 6 years to do it".
Will you be returning to Axiom Verge when this free update is released? Leave a comment down below.
[source axiomverge.com, via gonintendo.com]
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Awesome more reason to replay the Wii U version again.
I really should play this game one day. Maybe this year will be the year. Got the physical version when it released on Switch but it's been lost in the backlog since.
AAAAAAAAAHHHHHHH! This makes me so happy, randomizers are my favorite part about these kinds of games, so another one is always amazing!
Credits to him for doing something not a lot of developers do -
add replay value. More retail games need stuff like this.
Nice.
Gives me an excuse to go back to it, I grabbed the Multiverse edition and love it.
Can't wait for the sequel.
Awesome game, had a blast first run through and been meaning to run it again. He already had some randomized stuff in there, not much but some, which added a flare to each run. This is much welcomed!
This is something that could make Metroid games super fun and unpredictable, I have been watching alot of YouTubers playthrough various randomizers lately and the concept seems like a lot of fun, a great way to test your knowledge of the game and its mechanics.
Loved the game, probably won’t go back for this, but looking forward to the sequel.
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Cool, but I doubt I'll get much use out of it, I can barely remember Axiom Verges layout as is, would need to play it so much more.
The music in this game needs to be experienced. It’s good enough to listen to on a standalone basis is and is available on Spotify. If you like synthwave, get on it.
@PoundShopOrwell yep, just between hotline miami and katana zero !!
Listening to chart music after indulging in synthwave is like getting out of a hot bath and stepping straight on to a Lego.
Randomizer in Axiom Verge sounds most excellent, I gotta try that today.
I'm probably not knowledgeable enough to beat the game the first time I try that mode anyway, but that's why I love randomizers. They really test your knowledge of a game!
Awesome news for an awesome game!
Always good to see Wii U suport!
This is great news! I absolutely love this game. Probably my #2 favorite indie after Hyper Light Drifter.
Brilliant game amazing soundtrack, looking forward to the sequel.
I love this game; I appreciate the emphasis on Metroid in Metroidvania. The Multiverse edition came with the soundtrack, which I enjoy listening to periodically.
Wow! I love this game, this might actually make me replay it (after I clear some of my backlog lol)
This was a great game, you can really tell it's a labour of love.
@BenAV I did the same thing, let it sit in my backlog forever. After recently finally playing it, I wondered why I put it off so long because it was fantastic.
Just reading the release notes, there's a couple pretty important points missed in this article:
1. It's currently in beta only for PC, but will later come to consoles.
2. The update was originally a fan mod creation which the developer has officially incorporated into the game.
Anyway, it's neat that he's adding this to the game and I might play the game again with this once it comes out of beta.
Really looking forward to Axiom Verge 2 though 👍
Think my Switch version is still sealed.
I'm on a Wii U (physical copy) buying spree. I got Shakedown Hawaii last week and just ordered Axiom Verge. Long live the Wii U!
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