Axiom Verge
Axiom Verge made quite the splash when it was originally released back in 2015. The game is clearly inspired by titles like Metroid and Contra, and it puts players in a high-tech world where they’re tasked with exploring their environments and collecting power-ups while overcoming 2D platforming challenges.
Players will take control of Trace, a scientist who wakes up in a strange, futuristic world after suffering from a crippling injury. Axiom Verge’s 2D side-scrolling style lends itself well to the story and plot, The game is infested with weird robotic enemies, and the world itself features tons of labyrinths and secrets for the player to discover. Aside from the plethora of items and weapons to discover, Axiom Verge also boasts a good number of exciting environmental puzzles that will require you to think outside of the box if you want to solve them.
