Review: Azure Striker Gunvolt 2 (Steam)

The ultra-refined 2D side-scrolling action you remember from “Azure Striker Gunvolt” is recharged and better than ever! In Gunvolt 2, series anti-hero Copen joins the fray as a playable character! Copy abilities from defeated boss characters and use them as your own!

Pros:

• Decent retro graphics.
• 1366mb Download size.
• Full controller support.
• Steam achievements.
• Graphics-resolution/fullscreen/v-sync.
• Can fully rebind the controller and keyboard.
• 2D action platformer gameplay.
• 3 modes- Story, score attack, and speed run.
• Four save slots.
• Two characters to choose from-each plays completely different from specials to lock on effects.
• Challenges-own in-game feats and rewards.
• How to play section.
• Loadout-EX weapons/programming/skills.
• Save when you want.
• Level select.
• Can replay levels.
• Mega man influenced the game structure.
• Difficulty modifiers per level and determine how/when you lose kudos (credits).
• Japanese voice work.
• Earn EXP and level up.
• Combo counter.
• Solid action platformer.
• Big boss encounters.
• Awesome animations.

Cons:

• Constant difficulty spikes especially with bosses.
• The controller rebind on the main screen means adjusting and clarifying every part of the controller.
• Graphics can look a bit blocky and blurry in places.
• The tutorial is basic.