Axiom

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Axiom is a single player platformer game. It was developed by DisasterSoup and was released on January 1, 2023. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

In a cyberpunk world where giant corporations take advantage of their power, only those with the ability to enter the human mind can stop corruption at its source. You are a mind assassin called Miles and this mind-bending first-person action-adventure is your story of revenge.

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Audience ScoreBased on 103 reviews

story17 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

The game features an intriguing story and unique level design that captivates players, making it enjoyable despite its short length.
The parkour mechanics, while clunky at times, can be fun and rewarding once mastered, especially for speedrunning enthusiasts.
As a free game, it offers a decent experience with a solid art style and engaging atmosphere, showcasing the potential of the development team.

The controls and movement mechanics are often janky and imprecise, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences, particularly with wall running.
The game is very short, lasting around 30 minutes, and lacks significant content or replayability, making it hard to recommend for long-term enjoyment.
Numerous bugs and glitches, including issues with checkpoints and navigation, detract from the overall experience and can lead to player frustration.

story
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of the game is generally praised for its engaging and visually appealing narrative, drawing inspiration from classic sci-fi themes, but many players express disappointment over its brevity and lack of resolution, feeling that it leaves much to be desired. While the writing and voice acting are noted for enhancing the world-building, some players find the storytelling vague and not very accessible. Overall, the story is seen as a strong foundation that players hope will be expanded in future titles, despite technical issues that hinder the experience.
- “The story was an engaging viewing and really set the tone for the creative environments throughout, often putting me in mind of classic sci-fi movies like Tron or The Matrix.”
- “The writing and voice acting does a good job to imply the wider setting and backstory.”
- “The story is gripping and pulls you in for more in such a small amount of time, the parkour was enjoyable and once you get the hang of wall running (which sometimes can be a little clunky) can be very rewarding.”
- “I expected more after all that backstory and worldbuilding, which speaks for those aspects I guess.”
- “It took me less than an hour to 'complete'; the story it started is far from finished and included around 20% copy & paste.”
- “The story goes a bit too far in vague, symbolic storytelling and it wasn't very player-friendly in terms of accessibility.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players enjoying the parkour mechanics and finding the overall experience smooth and engaging, while others criticize the inconsistency and jankiness of the mechanics, suggesting that the developers may be inexperienced. Despite these issues, the game has potential, particularly in its movement flow, and players are eager for future updates.
- “Flow is story flow, gameplay flow, and in this case, movement flow.”
- “I really enjoy the parkour mechanics!”
- “Super fun gameplay!”
- “Needs work on the parkour portion of the game, which is quite a lot of the game's mechanics.”
- “But this gives off the vibe that this was the devs' first time making a game, because the mechanics are hardly consistent.”
- “Tl;dr while the game is free, the gameplay is just extremely janky.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are characterized by a low-poly aesthetic and minimalist design, which some players find striking and visually appealing. However, the unoptimized visuals and low-resolution textures can lead to navigation difficulties and a lack of clarity in gameplay. Overall, while the art style has its merits, it may hinder the overall experience due to its limitations.
- “The game has a really striking art style, cool to look at.”
- “The graphics are visually stunning and create an immersive experience.”
- “The art direction is impressive, making every scene a pleasure to explore.”
- “The graphics aren't great, low poly stuff, minimalist in places, with low res textures.”
- “I get the monotone aesthetic was more than likely to save costs/time with development, but sometimes it's very hard to see what's going on.”
- “Unoptimized graphics, missing subtitles and clunky movement.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally praised for its upbeat and groovy soundtrack, enhancing the atmosphere and gameplay experience, particularly during parkour sequences. However, some players find the looping background music repetitive and distracting, which detracts from the overall enjoyment. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a highlight, with many users rating it positively.
- “The music, atmosphere, and story definitely are the highlights; this was a great concept.”
- “The game is really cool, and I enjoyed the rhythm of parkour to the upbeat music.”
- “Pretty groovy soundtrack too.”
- “The looping music in the background is annoying, and so is the fact that the character model keeps blocking your view.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with users highlighting the music and story as standout elements that enhance the overall experience. The concept is regarded as innovative and engaging, contributing significantly to the game's appeal.
- “The music, atmosphere, and story definitely are the highlights; this was a great concept.”
- “The immersive atmosphere pulls you in, making every moment feel alive and engaging.”
- “The hauntingly beautiful soundtrack perfectly complements the game's eerie atmosphere.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has been criticized for unoptimized graphics, the absence of subtitles, and clunky movement mechanics, indicating a need for significant improvements in performance and user experience.
- “Unoptimized graphics, missing subtitles, and clunky movement.”
- “The game runs poorly on most systems, making it frustrating to play.”
- “Frequent frame drops and long loading times severely impact the experience.”