Me, finally starting to play Axiom Verge 2 after years of hearing it’s amazing: idgi, this is just a middling platformer with overly harsh vibes
Me now, 60% or so of the way through the game: this thing just keeps getting wilder. I’ve unlocked three radically new map navigation abilities that require me to rethink exploration in the last half hour, and I’m being hunted by invisible owls. Also I’ve changed my mind and think some of the harsh aesthetic and sound choices are inspired now.