Axiom Verge

sligeach

Nice one. Been waiting for official confirmation on this for ages.

Axiom Verge Confirmed for Wii U Release Later This Year

Axiom Verge is the critically acclaimed work of Thomas Happ, who produced the game on his own over a number of years. Incorporating elements of Metroid, Contra and more with its own distinct touches, its eventual publication on PSN was also helped along be former Nintendo of America Indie head honcho Dan Adelman.

Talk of the game coming to Wii U and 3DS - arguably spiritual homes for a title in this style - have been around for some time, with Happ sharing his hopes to bring the title to Nintendo systems. There's now great news, with confirmation that the title will come to Wii U later in 2016 (and Xbox One too); some details from the press release are below.

Axiom Verge is a retro-style action-platform-exploration game done in a 16-bit style and was heavily influenced by games like Metroid, Contra, Blaster Master, and other classics, but with very modern design sensibilities. It also gives you power over glitches like those found in classic games, allowing you to scramble enemies, corrupt environments, and enter hidden areas as you explore this hostile alien world and uncover your role within it.

- Over 40 weapons and tools

- Almost 100 upgrades

- Over 80 creatures

- Almost 1000 rooms

http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2016/03/axiom_verge_confirmed_for_wii_u_release_later_this_year

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6U04mprotZU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6U04mprotZU

Star Lord

Was thinking of getting it on Steam recently, think I'll wait for the Ninty versions!

tailgunner

Nice. Had been looking at it on Steam as well, but will hold off now.

CiDeRmAn

What advantage is there in the WiiU version?
Is the PS4/Vita game cross platform?
Might be the place to buy it, unless there's some options to the Nintendo edition not mentioned.

tailgunner

Probably would be best on the Vita yeah, but I got rid of mine so it's the off-TV play on Wii U that appeals to me.

GhostInTheRuins

Great game. I have it on ps4. I've been meaning to finish it for ages now, I got to the final boss but couldn't beat him.

CiDeRmAn

GhostInTheRuins wrote: »

Great game. I have it on ps4. I've been meaning to finish it for ages now, I got to the final boss but couldn't beat him.

I usually wind up defaulting to my son to play these games, I buy them with great hopes and end up not finding the time, while my 12 year old ploughs through them, well at least they are appreciated by someone!

MilesMorales1

The PS4/vita one is cross buy, and it was cheap on PSN recently as well.