Axiom Verge 2 – out now, surprisingly (pic: Thomas Happ)

Metroidvania sequel Axiom Verge 2 has had a surprise launch, as the latest Nintendo Indie World showcases Eastward and Loop Hero.

It’s been six long years since the original Axiom Verge first came out, and it’s still widely regarded as one of the best Metroidvania games around. The sequel has been subject to numerous delays but in the end its release came out of nowhere.