Excited for Metroid: Samus Returns? Play Axiom Verge in the meantime!

As Nintendo fans (specifically 3DS owners) await the release of Metroid: Samus Returns on September 15th, I'd just like to suggest an fantastic indie game that you may have missed. Axiom Verge is very heavily influenced my retro Metroid games specifically Super Metroid on the SNES and may be just the thing you need to whet your appetite and get you psyched for Samus Returns next month.

The level design, aesthetic and specifically the amazing soundtrack are all top notch in Axiom Verge. The game is reportedly created by one individual, Tom Happ, and is truly impressive for one man to create.

If you've never played a Metroidvania game before, I'd suggest starting here as the pacing of the game is fantastic and the way the creator leads the player to the next logical step in the maze is efficient without feeling like your hand is being held.

Axiom Verge is now available on PS4, PS Vita, Xbox One, PC and Wii U. A Nintendo Switch version is set to release in October.