When comparing Axiom Verge vs UnEpic, the Slant community recommends Axiom Verge for most people. In the question“What are the best Metroidvania games on Steam?” Axiom Verge is ranked 5th while UnEpic is ranked 16th.
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Pros
Pro Great soundtrack
Pro Retro feel with a modern spin
Provides a good change of pace to what many modern titles offer. Axiom Verge is a well crafted combination of the original Metroid 2D platformer style, with unique game mechanics that make it refreshing.
Pro Somewhat complex story
While maybe not necessarily mind-blowing, it does have some interesting twists that one usually is more likely to find in movies rather than games. Also multiple endings.
Pro Tons of power ups to collect
In addition to having lots of things to find, the power ups give you diverse abilities that allow you to interact with the world in new unique ways.
Pro Beautiful art and environments
Pro Lots of content
The game includes lots of places and secret areas to explore, as well as sidequests to find, an extensive leveling system, and huge amounts of loot.
Pro Fun comedic story
There are lots of jabs and jokes in this game. Basically you play as a jerk, which leads to a number of humorous situations that shouldn’t be taken too seriously.
Pro Large amount of player created levels to complete
Cons
Con Poor weapon design
There are a ton of weapons, but most of them lack purpose. You end up sticking with just a few.
Con Not modern enough
It's intentionally retro style makes the world monotonous and dead compared to modern Metroidvania's.
Con Soundtrack can feel repetitive
While the soundtrack has some great electronic music, it can start feeling repetitive over long play sessions, especially when you find yourself just wandering around, looking for items or the next destination.
Con Too short
And no reason to replay.
Con Not Co-Op
Con Difficult to learn and master
Con Grindy
Casting magic requires reagents, and getting reagents means farming trash mobs. This isn’t very fun when you need to stock up for some difficult bosses.