Axiom

About

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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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

76%

Audience ScoreBased on 98 reviews

story17 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

Axiom features an engaging story and creative environments reminiscent of classic sci-fi films, making it a captivating experience.
The game offers a fun parkour experience with a unique style and solid level design, appealing to fans of the genre.
Despite its flaws, Axiom shows great potential and passion from its developers, leaving players excited for future updates and expansions.

The movement mechanics, particularly wallrunning and jumping, feel clunky and inconsistent, leading to frustration during gameplay.
The game suffers from various bugs and performance issues, including glitches that can hinder progress and cause players to restart levels.
Navigation can be confusing due to unclear level design and lack of guidance, making it difficult for players to know where to go.

story
37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is praised for its engaging setup and creative environments, drawing comparisons to classic sci-fi films, but many players feel it is too short and leaves much of the narrative unexplored. While the writing and voice acting effectively convey a rich backstory, the execution can be vague and occasionally frustrating due to bugs and pacing issues. Overall, players express a desire for a more developed storyline in future installments, highlighting the potential for a captivating narrative within the game's unique world.
- “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 do a good job of implying 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 janky execution and inconsistent mechanics, suggesting that the developers may be inexperienced. Despite its free status, many feel that the gameplay needs significant improvement, particularly in the parkour aspect. Overall, the game shows potential but requires refinement to enhance the player experience.
- “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.”
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.
- “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.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
60%
The game's graphics feature a striking art style that is visually appealing, but the monotone aesthetic can make navigation challenging and sometimes obscure important elements. Users have noted issues with optimization, including lag and clunky movement, which detracts from the overall experience. Despite these drawbacks, the graphics are generally well-received, earning a mixed response.
- “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.”
- “I get the monotone aesthetic was likely intended to save costs and time during development, but sometimes it's very hard to see what's going on.”
- “Unoptimized graphics, missing subtitles, and clunky movement.”
- “It can be hard to navigate at times due to the graphics.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
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 and makes you feel like you're part of the world.”
- “Every detail contributes to a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere that stays with you long after playing.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game's optimization has been criticized for unoptimized graphics, the absence of subtitles, and clunky movement mechanics, leading to a less polished overall experience.
- “Unoptimized graphics, missing subtitles, and clunky movement.”
- “The game runs poorly on most systems, making it frustrating to play.”
- “There are frequent frame drops and long loading times that ruin the experience.”